My husband and I's go-to brunch place! We love this neighborhood spot and always try to time when we eat so that we avoid the waiting lines, especially on the weekends. This place does not take reservations, but the service is fast. I love all the breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, and eggs benedicts on the menu - my husband and I have tried almost all of them at least once! Atmosphere: There is seating for about 25-30 people inside, and the cafe has a brigtht, casual vibe. The service is great and even during busy times, we typically get our food within 15 minutes. Food: We frequently get their clucker benedict (fried chicken and eggs benedicts) and their egg sandwiches! I also love getting their smoothies, and they have many options. The only sandwich I did not enjoy was their banh mi / breakfast sandwich mix - I just don't think the banh mi ingredients make for a great breakfast sandwich. Overall: 5/5 - we come here so frequently and often introduce our friends to this brunch spot! Highly recommend! read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very nice find in Old Town. Great service, portion size, and quality. Prices are very reasonable, too.

I came here for brunch with friends and got the mexi hash. Service took a while, way longer than expected when it came to drink and food orders. The place is small with only a few tables so you'll probably have to wait for a table. The hash skillet was way bigger than expected so I had to get leftovers. I like how there was fresh avocado in it and the food was seasoned well. read more

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This was a great breakfast spot while visiting Old Town, Philly. The coffee and food were delicious. It's bright and open inside and the service was great. Family run business and a great spot! read more

Eggcellent Cafe - French Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was yummy but no refills on coffee. What's up with that?! $3 for a small cup of coffee, no refills. Not very good service. read more

Ordered on DoorDash. Hands down one of the best burritos I have ever had. Very filling as well. Such a large menu and can easily go back multiple times to try different things. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eggcellent! Food was fantastic and the service was off the charts. Our server, Ewan, whose name I am probably misspelling, is an absolute pleasure. Will return when back in Philadelphia. read more

From the moment I entered, I sensed skepticism in the host's expression. While I watched other guests being personally escorted to their tables, I was merely pointed toward mine and left to seat myself. I think...everyone who walks through your doors deserves respect. Brunch here is always a treat--the coffee is rich and the breakfast dishes are hearty and delicious. The rustic, woodsy vibe makes it feel extra cozy. Despite the slight discomfort, it's my favorite spot to start the weekend. read more

Went here on a Friday afternoon. We got seated right away even though it was busy inside and there was only one waiter. The waiter was kind and you could tell he was working hard running around. The menu was comprehensive and included pictures of all the items. The ambiance is homey which matched how the food tasted. The food came out SUPER QUICK we were pleasantly surprised, it only took about 5 mins. It even came out before the coffee did. The food was hearty, filling, and tasted like a home cooked meal. The coffee was 10/10 I got the iced caramel macchiato, and my boyfriend got the Vietnamese latte. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Chorizo Hash Skillet (above) and Eggtravaganza (bottom) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The name tells you all you need to know! This little cafe had a perfect breakfast for us before taking on a day in Philly. Honestly, they had so many choices, it was really hard to choose. First off, there was a crowd outside, which made us a little nervous that we were going to have to wait a long time. If you see a crowd/line, go inside and make a quick right to put your name on the list; they will text you when your table is ready. It was a quick wait, as was the wait for our food. This staff HUSTLES! There was amazing looking food coming out of the kitchen pretty quickly! My husband had a cappuccino and an everything bagel with chive cream cheese. I had the deconstructed lox (see photo). It tasted as good as it looks. 10/10 The food was delicious, the prices were reasonable (and they offer a cash discount, if you're so inclined) and the service was very fast! I would highly recommend checking them out when in Philly! read more

There are clearly some diehard fans here, but after 1 visit, you could say I remain, "eggnostic." Some egg-ravating issues: - long wait times + a crowded interior (but overall in a cool historic shell) -- overall it's loud and chaotic. - sat with no interaction until food + coffee arrived (+20 more minutes) - the spicy pig omelette was strangely cooked; my very first bite was into a completely raw onion, which tasted so acrid it felt like it bit me back - honeysuckle latte was served in a sealed plastic to-go container even though I was dining in Something positive: all of the food looks truly Instagram-worthy in its presentation. If you're just here for that, then this is your place. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Chorizo Hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Absolutely the best place for breakfast. In town for a wedding and EVERYONE ended up going there once they heard from everyone else how good it is. By the end of the weekend I guarantee that we tried everything and it is all great. Worth the 1/2 hour to an hour wait. Staff is very friendly and quick. read more

We popped into the Eggcellent Cafe before the eagles Championship Parade. The service was quick, attentive, and helpful. The food was fantastic! Eggs were super fluffy, hot, and prepared well. The potatoes with the green onions and chilis were out of this world. The lattes were great too! Overall thought that this was a fantastic little spot in old city and would highly recommend! read more

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Great breakfast place! Not sure what it's like normally, but it was a holiday and it was packed (but worth it). Everything we tried was great! read more

Your favorite chefs favorite place to eat. Amazing service! amazing food! amazing coffee! Amazing view! read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Mexi Hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Way overrated. Service was friendly but disorganized. We got our food and coffee at entirely separate times, such that one person was done before another started. My coffee came well after my food. They just seemed scattered. The food itself was ok....mediocre really....not bad but nothing to write home about. I wouldn't go again. read more

Pretty good sandwich, was quick and uncrowded when I went. Helpful staff and good food walking distance from our hotel. Would recommend!

Came in for a brunch with my mom to try a new place for us. We both ordered the california benny, it tasted good overall but the poached egg was very overdone, which was a bit disappointing. What did not disappoint however was the latte, it came with some beautiful latte art which is always nice, and it tasted good as well. During our visit the place was very decorated for spooky season, which was interesting to me since I find a lot of restaurants don't typically do so, so I found it a nice touch. The service was what threw me off a little, everyone was nice to us, but we both felt like the servers were sort of staring at us, which made us a bit uncomfortable. Other than that everything was fine. Probably not my favorite place in the city, but nice for a change of pace. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - California Benny - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food - breakfast with lots of eggsceptional selection. Too hard since this is my breakfast poison. But nonetheless picked the Eggceptional sandwich and boy o, was it delish! I also ordered a side of lox to add to the sandwich. They had similar to Sriracha on hand but I put ketchup and Cholula as this is my go to hot sauce. Devine! Service - quite decent considering they were busy and running on the thin staff Ambiance - a small place that definitely can accommodate about 20-30 people and what makes this place is they turnover customers very decently so your wait times aren't too bad. Verdict - yes! Go here for some good breakfast!!! read more

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We only stopped in for some coffee to go, but it was very cute inside. I love the live plant display on the wall. The employees were very friendly. read more

We were seated right away. But service was pretty long. My Clucker Benny wasn't visually appealing, the oil needed to be changed. Pancake was fluffy with great taste. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Clucker Benny - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Eggcellent is a decent cafe in a convenient location. It can be pretty busy and cramped for brunch, but the general wait time seems to be move quickly. The food here is ok, but nothing spectacular to rave about. I got the Eggcellent breakfast sandwich which was spicy sausage, egg, and some condiments on a brioche bun. While it was filling and tasty, I thought $11 was a little steep considering it didn't come with any sides like other breakfast spots may do. The avocado toast was also tasty, but it's not anything you can't make at home any better. Additionally, this was our second time visiting and they seem to be out of a lot of drink menu items frequently. Both the Thai Tea and Hong Kong Milk Tea were not available. The bathroom was also out of order, which may be out of their control but there was no way to wash our hands or use the restroom. Overall, this is an ok spot for food but not anywhere I'd go out of my way to visit. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - BREKKIE BANH MI, home fries, Eggcellent sandwich, Buffalo bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Would rate 4.5 if possible. Been here 2 times, so combined review here. Service/wait times were reasonable even if full house. First time, for drinks, we got the Nutella Latte. Second time was Caramel Brulee Latte. Both Lattes were pleasantly tasty. First time, for main dishes, were the Mexi Hash skillet and De Olde Tacos. Second time was California Benny, Clucker Benny, and the Berry Overnight Oat. Both times all dishes were on point, having reaaonably fresh ingredients, and tasty. I'm typically don't frequent brunch places, but this one's great. read more

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Inside is a cute cafe decorated with plants on the walls. It's fairly small/packed inside. Avocado Truffle Toast 6.3/10 - good amount of avocado - need more seasoning, just add some salt/pepper - toast was a bit soggy and would've preferred it to be more toasted Mex Skillet Hash 6.5/10 - hash wasn't as crispy as I thought - has peppers, cheese, beans, onions, corn, cilantro, topped with an egg Berry Cheesecake French Toast 6/10 - not as crispy as I thought, airy - berries were fresh Service was busy, so weren't checked up on at all. We needed more water but couldn't get anyone's attention. Inside was a little too warm as well. Overall, it was okay! Food was just mediocre to me. read more

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Are u kidding! What an amazing breakfast! The ambience was so cool but the food, wow! I would certainly go again without second thoughts on our next visit to the city. read more

Eggcellent was just that! Eggcellent... very small cute breakfast shop with great customer service. Food was delivered as fast as we ordered it - it was hot, fresh and very flavorful. The staff was very friendly and nice, they were also very accommodating to amending our menu selections to make them more inclusive to our liking. Looking forward to returning the next time I'm in Philadelphia. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Wall Display - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I ordered take out and got the classic eggs bene and Nutella French toast. The eggs bene was delicious and the French toast was just average in my opinion. The French toast was too large and a little soggy. I prefer mine to be a little crispier. Can't mention the service or ambiance since I don't dine in, but looks cute online. Good place for take out and would order again. read more

OMG soooooooo good the food was delicious. By far the best breakfast I've ever had. Tasty and filling. The service was good ! The restaurant is on the smaller side and it's very busy so it does feel slightly cramped but overall 10/10 experience! read more

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Noisy and crowded, this is an excellent place to have the "morning after" breakfast on Sunday. The menu was impressive;y extensive with lots of variations on serval different themes, providing something for everyone. I had the bacon. Sammy (shown) that was good with a home made bun, although the coffee was barely passable being lukewarm and weak,. Service was fast, accurate, and efficient. Another bonus is the likely Vietnamese ownership that was manifest in the correct spelling of Bành Mí and other Vietnamese items such as plentiful Sriracha sauces, that added a welcome foreign flare to American-style foods. A winner for those who like to eat breakfast out (I am not one of them) in the Old City. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Breakfast sammie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had an awesome brunch experience here yesterday. The interior is beautiful and I enjoyed the music. All staff were friendly and accommodating. My California Benny was great. The eggs were perfectly poached and topped with hollandaise (looser than what I've had before but I liked it). There was plenty of bacon, and crispy and flavorful potatoes. I love that the bread was easy to cut into. My friend and I shared the berry cheesecake French toast. We were delightfully surprised that even the cream cheese was strawberry flavored. The fruit tasted very fresh as well. We also ordered some drinks. My friend's Vietnamese iced coffee was very strong (Vietnamese approved). My super strawberry smoothie tasted good but I think I would have preferred a little more ice for a thicker consistency. Overall, I would come back and try more menu items. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Berry cheesecake French toast, deconstructed lox, California Benny - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fantastic breakfast spot in Old City, perfect for curing a hangover. I loved the Vietnamese-inspired breakfast dishes, such as the sausage, egg, and cheese on a bagel with crisp, fragrant cilantro and cucumber. The eggs Benedict was rich, and the crispy potatoes served on the side were some of the best I've had in Philly. The interior is on the smaller side but still roomy enough for a larger party. Service was friendly and quick, considering how busy the place was. 5/5! read more

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I really liked their menu which had a bunch of different options. I also really enjoyed my food! The price for the food is also great. This place is casual and you can stop by for some brunch or coffee. It did take a bit long for the food to arrive but I don't mind since the food was really good. Lots of seating and is a good place for studying or working! read more

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Food was not the best but was decent. Not enough seasoning or flavor. To many delivery orders at the cafe making it busy, and a 30 minute wait. Ambiance was basic but nice and clean. read more

Service is always quick and polite. Breakfast sandwhiches are delicious. I had an eggspanola which has bacon egg cheese and a hash brown on a brioche bun with some kind of chipotle sauce, it's fire everytime. My partner had an eggs benny that she enjoys everytime we visit! We went on a Sunday and it was super busy but that didn't stop them from giving us quick service and great food. read more

I got the Maple Almond Granola Bowl and it was the perfect little mid-walk snack. It was light and nourishing. The place itself was extremely clean and the two people working there were extremely friendly and speedy! Highly recommend :) read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Maple Almond Granola Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

SERVICE was excellent and so was the food! Highly recommend the chorizo tacos. Filling and full of so much delicious flavors. It has a good bit of heat, so if you're sensitive to that be careful. Everything made fresh!! And if you're lucky, the staff is in a singing mood read more

I came here for a quick brunch with my friend and this place has impressed us. It was very busy during lunchtime on a Monday. People were waiting in line to get seats, but it doesn't take long. They have so many options of food and drinks on their menu. Also the price is very reasonable with a great portions. First we tried the seasonal holiday drinks, I had the peppermint mocha and my friend had the hot caramel cider. They both were great! Just the right amount of sweetness. Then we ordered the Berry Cheesecake French Toast, this was not as sweet as I was expected, which I like it a lot. We also had the Green Goddess and it was Eggcellent! We were really enjoying the food and the atmosphere there. Everything was amazing. We will definitely be returning for more of their egg-goodness. read more

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The food here was so good! The Brekkie bowl had this beautiful mix of pickled onions and jalapenos (the type that feels tingly in your mouth and less spicy). The egg was perfectly runny. One thing I would say was that I was not expecting the short wait time. Both to get a table (we went on a Sunday morning at 11) and to receive the food. They took a little to take our order, but made up for it when our food came out quickly. The wait staff was also super friendly. The spot itself was small, but not crowded. There were a lot of plants and earth tones which made it modern but also comfortable. I would definitely come back regularly. The price was also really good. 4 people ate a meal, got something to drink (hot cocoa/juice) and we spent about 75 total including tip. read more

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Amazing Breakfast and Brunch Spot! The brunch menu was creative and delicious. I had the Breakfast burrito and it was packed with great stufing with lots of great ingredients. Both dishes were beautifully presented and full of flavor. The coffee was rich, and the mimosas were perfectly balanced. Great service and cozy atmosphere. read more

Love this restaurant. The food is so good and people so kind. Second time back, and it's just as good as i remembered. Thanks guys