After hearing so many good things about Fitzwater, I was could not believe how bad my experience was. Not only was the food mediocre at best but and the service was horrible. Our waitress was downright rude to us and we witnessed the same treatment at other tables. Worst of all was the huge rat I saw on my way to the bathroom. Do yourself a favor and pick another place! This was the worst- the department of health should be called. read more

The avocado toast and the omelette were great. The coffee was a B minus but the place was overall a very cute neighborhood spot that was warm and inviting and served breakfast till 3 PM. That's a home run in my book. read more

Fantastic neighborhood joint. Highly recommend. Small menu changes every week. Great Roast Pork sandwich and the Benedict was awesome. Freshly squeezed juice was a nice touch as well. read more

Came here for a quick brunch on a sunday morning, we didnt have to wait too long for a table for two, but there were a couple groups of 5+ waiting for a while, it seemed there was only one table for a big group, so keep that in mind when coming! Nice little cafe with some cute coffee options. The service was fine, but a little inconsistent, we seemed to have 3 different waitresses throughout the meal and each one had an entirely different demeanor, from really nice to very annoyed with us. I got a breakfast sandwich special which was good, but was put together rather poorly. The ham was bunched up at the front of the sandwich and the egg mainly towards the back, so I had to basically take it apart and put it back together?? Very strange, because it seems to me like making the sandwich correctly would honestly be easier than making it how it was served to me. Nothing alarmingly bad happened but definitely seems like a spot for locals or more low maintenance people! read more

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Place was packed, but they moved quickly. I'm a Philadelphia native been living in Chicago for 20 years. The cafe met my expectations, loved the food. Haven't had scrapple in years and it was wonderful. read more

Went here with a group for brunch! Very busy with no reservations, so plan on waiting a little. Overall great food and really friendly and attentive service. They only take cash which I find to be inconvenient, but to each their own. Besides that, the seating arrangement outside could have a better set up with more shade. I'd come back for sure. read more

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Food was nothing special. Definitely not worth the wait. I found the service and the hostess to be quite rude. The only person that I encountered that was nice was the busboy. They need to get a system for taking names. The restaurant is crowded with people, bumping into each other, grazing by your table, everyone crouching in one small area. read more

Absolutely delicious breakfast burrito! THE PROS: perfect balance of ingredients with lots of pillowy scrambled egg, smoky and flavorful andouille sausage, ripe avocado, sautéed onion/bell pepper/mushrooms, and some cheese. It comes with a side of crispy cubed potatoes, which are super delicious and perfectly seasoned as well! THE CONS: It was very "wet" and the bottom of the tortilla got soggy. I personally dislike fork-and-knife burritos, but the salsa verde topping + loose wrapping + watery (but delicious) inside make utensils a necessity. I wish the verde came on the side instead of ketchup (such an atrocity!). This would, *without a doubt,* be a 5 star burrito if the filling was not so watery. read more

I stopped in for breakfast and had a delicious frittata that had Italian sausage, red peppers and tomato on it. The service was excellent and the servers were very attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Went here with friends on a Saturday morning, they are so popular that we had to wait for about an hour to be seated. The interior is cozy and homy like, and the food was over the top gooood! My pictures show: (1) the most delicious Benedict that I have ever tasted!! --The Crab Cake Benedict, which is covered with cheddar hollandaise (2) The Andouille sausage hash with multigrain toast. The toast is surprisingly delish as well! (3) The breakfast burrito was perfect!! It comes with scrambled eggs, avocado, Andouille sausage, tomato, mushrooms, roasted peppers, cheddar, and salsa verde! Awesome for veggie lovers. (4) To top all is this moist French toast with just the right amount of sweetness and fresh fruits that make you feel healthy. I couldn't have asked for better brunch food! The service is quick and friendly too. I ordered a cup of coffee and am very particular about my coffees. Our waitress lady was kind enough to make changes to my like... overall great experience! read more

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Take out review: certainly deserving of high stars! But this is a limited review because we simply walked in and walked out. Staff was friendly on the phone to take my order but they were certainly busy!! Easy to order and was able to switch fruit out in the order instead of potatoes (although they did charge me extra for this without telling me). Omelettes were on par- nothing extravagant. Toppings were spinach and roasted peppers! And my gf loved the potatoes. And I must say it was the best fruit salad I have gotten at a cafe. Cantaloupe, blueberries, strawberries, and fresh banana! Totally yum. Rye toast (two pieces) can't with each omelette. Take out came with utensils and napkins and also little ramekin a of a pad of butter and ketchup! So nice! This place was fast and easy and delicious for takeout! read more

Fitzwater Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food tastes great! I had French Toast, Potatoes, Turkey Bacon and Eggs! Staff were friendly and kind. Neighborhood locals and patrons were nice also. This was a wonderful experience! read more

Love me some Fitzwater Cafe. I just can't get enough of this place. the food and customer service is absolutely wonderful. I took a good friend this was his first time and he absolutely loved it. This place takes me back to my old flight attendant days when I traveled to Italy regularly. You can eat inside or outside. Just make sure to bring cash, cards aren't accepted. Trust me your gonna love this place too! read more

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This is such a Gem!! My sister and I went for a little brunch on a Friday afternoon. Brought a bottle of bubbly and hit up this really cool spot. Everything we wanted they had. I say this for 2 reasons: 1 because even when things are 'special' restaurants often run out. 2 because we went kind of near closing time & you know please can be funny near closing. We had the Cafe Breakfast with Creme Brulee French Toast and the Roast Pork sandwich, both suggestions from Ava, our lovely funny server.... fantastic!!! And everything was served up lovely. What was supposed to be hot, was hot. Everything was so fresh. I can not stress this enough, they were closing and I am sure it is the day before their busiest day. We were treated like the first customer of the day. Everyone and I mean everyone is so nice. The space is so cute and very clean. It is a cozy space with about 15 setup(2-4) and about a 6 person countertop area. I am in love!! And to top it off, still celebrating my birthday, the team served a complimentary dessert. This was just so special. read more

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The food is fantastic and the place is very nice and clean. The only complaint I have is how difficult it is to get in!

My favorite spot in Philly to go for breakfast and brunches. Everything here is so good. This is my first time trying their Bella vista frittata and I must say I like it a lot, not bad at all, their Italian sausage with spinach and provolone cheese is so good together. Their Creme brûlée French toast is my most favorite. Never disappointed, it always soft and the right amount of sweet, no need to add syrup. It's a MUST go for breakfast/brunch if you're in Philadelphia. read more

Fitzwater Cafe - Bella vista frittata and creme brûlée french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Don't judge a book by its cover! This quote explains my experience here on a weekday afternoon before closing. I've been wanting to visit for the past couple of months because the pastel colors outside looks so pretty. The bakery goods look delicious when you walk in the door and then you are confused on "do I pick a table to sit or do I stand and wait". The breakfast is mediocre and the eggs are very bland but sausages was good. I give them the benefit of the doubt because maybe it was 1pm or maybe the population are a bit older and the cook was watching how much salt should be added when cooking but my taste buds are bland. There was a post to hire a cook so maybe??? The pancakes were underwhelming. I'm sad because my expectations was a bit high. read more

I live a block away from this spot, and every time I walk by my mouth waters! I came once with my parents, and ordered takeout from them this morning. I'm self isolating due to a positive covid test, so my boyfriend did no-contact pickup from them outside the restaurant and delivered it to me in bed :) The creme brûlée French toast is absolutely amazing and two pieces is more than enough for one person! I've also tasted the spicy potatoes and onions egg dish and loved it. Bear in mind, they are cash only! They also don't take reservations and can get busy on the weekends. read more

Great spot! They even have parking (limited). Our server was so sweet and the food was great. My boyfriend had the benedict and I had the Banana Nutella French Toast. Very friendly spot. read more

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Ambiance is great ! I was here on sunday brunch; great food ,great service. It was rainy,that is why they closed out door seat and we needed to wait 15 min ,which was totally okay. ONLY CASH! And they do not have atm! Who uses cash anymore ‍ read more

Definitely expect a wait on the weekends! Came here with friends for brunch, their egg dishes are great and the pancake serving is massive! It's got really cute ambience, small town diner feel. Within a fair walking distance from the Magic Gardens, and also in a cute neighborhood. Wait staff was kind and food was great! read more

came on a sunday around 1 and the wait wasnt too long. got the creme brulee pancakes and the chicken cutlet sandwich. the potatoes that came with the sandwich were really good! i would get the potatos by itself again next time. everything was delicious and i would come again. read more

Fitzwater Cafe - chicken cutlet sandwich and creme brulee pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fitzwater Cafe on the South Philadelphia street by the same name appears to be a continental bistro style breakfast/ lunch maison with a creole flavor. In earlier incarnation it looks to have been an auto repair shop. It is a lot more gentrified today, with French, Louis XV paneled ceiling, long bar with mirrored back bar, and beautiful Provencal ceramic tile floor. The space is bright and airy with glass wall southern exposure. It is a beautiful setting for breakfast or brunch. We stopped in after an early morning of medical attention and on our way down to Washington Avenue for grocery shopping. We ordered their breakfast burrito and morning andouille sausage, 3 egg and swiss Sammy on torpedo roll. Coffee (hot and strong) all around. Both plates were enough for two meals apiece. The burrito had a great blend of meat, cheese and savory veggies. The Sammy was almost as good, but the hollowed out roll didn't have enough crunchy body to offset the oiliness of the andouille. Really needed a French rather than Italian case. With everything premium priced to lead to a $30 breakfast with java, it was very good, but not the perfection implied by the cost. Still, Fitzwater Cafe is a winner for this corner of the City. read more

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Fitzwater Cafe is one of the reasons I absolutely love Philadelphia. I spend half of my week in DC, and half in Philly. Washington is pretentious. It's filled with with agendas, degrees, and (frequently blind) ambition. I require some grounding, and a recharge from that environment, which is why I choose to frequent Fitzwater. Let me explain to you why - and how - they fill up more than your stomach. Have $20? Great. You can eat like a king (or queen). One of the many blessings God has bestowed upon this world is Italian cuisine. Fitzwater is keenly aware of this fact, and offers almost unreasonably good lunches all the time. Do you have time to make crab risotto for lunch? Neither do I. Do you know how to make a lemon butter sauce with capers, and pair it with a perfectly cooked fish filet? Okay...you do...touché...but I don't. And even if I did, I couldn't do it for $15. Frequently, the best part of my week is discovering what is on the specials menu. But it's more than just a tasty bite for lunch; it's all of the other intangibles. I don't have to wear a suit to stop by, or make sure I'm "on". It's a wonderful place to go have a cup of coffee and a bite, and worry a little bit less...even if only for an hour or two. One of the gents who works there always lets me know whats going on with his family...I really look forward to hearing about them. I'm thankful for him. Another gent knows I drink all the coffee, and makes sure I achieve maximum caffeination! I'm thankful for him. My favourite person cares enough to engage my professional life, and offer astute - yet down to earth - responses to this situation and that. It's frequently the most honest conversation I have in a given week. I'm so thankful for her. It's little vignettes like these that make Philly my home. The food, and the people, make you feel like you are part of a family. A+ read more

Very good for a casual breakfast/lunch place. Great quality food with pretty big portions. read more

Fitzwater Cafe - Chicken Cutlet Italiano Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I like that they tell us we can sit where ever we want. My friend and I came here on a Tuesday morning so thankfully, it wasn't crowded like the time when the boyfriend & I tried to get brunch on a Sunday morning. I had the Breakfast Burrito with a side of potatoes. The potatoes came out looking burnt on one side but they tasted fine. The burrito was huge! It was pretty good and I actually liked the mushrooms. The bottom got a bit soggy from all the juice leaking out though. I brought the unfinished half home and even though it was cold, my brother still said it was pretty good; and he is a very picky eater. My friend ordered the 3 Egg Omelet choosing spinach, mushroom and caramelized onions. You get to choose 2, the 3rd is $1. The toast that came with her dish was pretty good. I like toast with the hard crust with nuts or something on them. I really liked Manuel's Breakfast Taco the last time I was here. I don't know if they still have it but if they do, I will go back for them! read more

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So fresh and delicious. Nice portions. Service was great, too. Sat outside and enjoyed our meal and fresh air.

Everything was delicious! The bacon was crispy and no the French toast was amazing. Fresh squeezed OJ too!! read more

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Breakfast was really good had the Eggs Benedict and the andouille breakfast hash eggs were cooked perfect and food was outstanding service could be a little warmer but all in all very good and is some of the best breakfast I've had in philly read more

Fitzwater Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I just had the best summer breakfast of my life. The peaches and cream French toast were perfect. The peaches were so perfectly ripe. The whipped cream wasn't too sweet and the crepe brûlée was just the perfect touch. I also love that they can make it gluten free. Every time we go, even if it's been months, it feels like we are family. George, Gloria and the rest of the team treat us so well. read more

Fitzwater Cafe - Peaches and cream gluten free French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My first time ordering here. I trusted the pics and reviews and we end up with a breakfast burrito swimming in oil, and the pancakes were so thick and huge. When I took the first bite it felt like a huge piece muffin not a pancake. My boyfriend said that they were so thick they didn't even cooked fully:/ I believe there's no need to make food like that. I was super exited to try this place out, it's been there for 12 years and the pictures looked so amazing but that's not how our food came out. We didn't finish the burrito either because of how much greasy it had. read more

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Best breakfast in Philadelphia. Every time I come here it kind of ruins breakfast everywhere else for me

One of the city best kept secrets..food is PRIMO and service is top notch..not one bad thing about this establishment

Great breakfast spot! I am gluten free and had the cafe breakfast: eggs, sausage, potatoes, and AMAZING gluten free French toast. Very reasonably priced. Pictured is the Bella Vista Frittata, which my boyfriend enjoyed very much! All the food was hot and beautifully displayed. Cute interior with a bar area and excellent waiting staff. We will definitely be back again soon! read more

Fitzwater Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have eaten here for years it's in walking Distance from my home The staff is warm and friendly they take your order and will top off your coffee or hot water (For Tea) without you having to ask. It's small but well worth the wait if any. Don't take my word Try it for yourself! read more

DISGUSTING PLACE OF IGNORANCE! IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY OR ARE HANDICAPPED, EXPECT TO BE MADE FUN OF, TALKED ABOUT AND CALLED HORRIFIC UNTHINKABLE NAMES. Yes this happened to my sister in law who is paralyzed on her left side due to a stroke and has frequented this place for years and THOUGHT she had friends here. She recently fell and broke her cheekbone which left her face badly bruised but she didnt let it bring her spirits down. Her son and his girlfriend went here to eat and heard the employees being disrespectful and blatantly calling his mother names and making fun of her for her disabilities, this place shouldnt be allowed to wait on rats let alone people. DISGUSTING read more

Fitzwater Cafe was my neighborhood go-to for breakfast back in 2011 before I moved out of Philly, and when I moved back in 2023, I decided to swing by again. It's still delicious food, friendly service, and reasonable prices. It's nice to know that some things never change. read more

Top shelf business, service is good, food is good. That's all you can ask for. Will highly recommend.

You always drive passed it, but you never stopped in? Well, Stop in already!! This little cafe is focused around breakfast/brunch items. Their employees are kind, and the food was pretty satisfying! Huge portions. Also, there is about 5 parking spaces in the front of the cafe (major plus). It has a quaint, neighborhood feel. Not too big of a space, and not too small. We brought our baby and they provided a high chair. It's CASH ONLY. read more

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Cute mom and pop breakfast n lunch joint in south Philly. Glad it had its own parking lot otherwise it would've been ugly. Other than that, the wait was a bit long, and there wasn't much of a waiting area so that was uncomfortable. Still, well worth the wait. I had the Monte Cristo which was good, didn't blow me away or anything. My friend had the Creme Brûlée French Toast which she said was great so I'm glad she enjoyed it. It was worth a visit. read more