Food is really good here. Italian sausage, spinach, Bell peppers fritatas. Flavors were amazing. I had to be greedy and got 1 French toast. Lol. It did Not disappoint. So freakin good. Slightly sweet, crispy but soft. Not too eggie. But just perfect. Coffee is pretty good. Everything taste like Its homemade. Extra plus for me. This place has It's own parking lot but Also has street parking. Super packed and has a little wait. Waited about 20 minutes or so. Definitely a local spot that you can't miss out. Arrive early. Staff is friendly and efficient. read more

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Great food, our server was amazing. Good size portions We had breakfast, I would definitely come back to try lunch

We love going to Fitzwater Cafe for a late lunch. It's great because you can get either breakfast or lunch. I love their country sausage, it's the best! The scrambled eggs are good as is the French toast! I always order the same thing when I go because it's so good. Service is usually great as well. read more

I have passed this place so many times and it always appears busy. My friend and I were on our way to morning glory but found a parking spot and decided to get give fitzwater cafe a try. We were seated right away and our servers were very nice but the food was just ok. My burrito was rather tasteless and my friends two eggs in her Benedict were prepared very differently- one very undercooked. Glad I tried it but not sure I'll be back. read more

This place has amazing breakfast and brunch !! I have been going here for a long time whenever I get a chance to! I have tried their creme brûlée French toast, breakfast tacos, chocolate chip pancakes, cafe breakfast, and today their breakfast burrito! This place is cash only and not very big ! I highly recommend this place for breakfast ! Update: Came here to try another delish item off their menu. I ordered the eggs Benedict with Canadian ham. The eggs were on point, the hollandaise sauce was very tasty, and the portion size was just right for my big appetite! You do get your money's worth at this cafe ! I can't wait to come back to another item off their menu ! Update 02/24/18 Came here for brunch today. We ordered the andouille sausage hash and the creme brûlée French toast. The andouille sausage hash was amazing! The sausage was spicy, potatoes were seasoned nice, and the multigrain toast was delish. The creme brûlée French toast was so good as usual! You can order a short stack of the French toast as well. read more

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The Fitzwater cafe is the place where "everybody knows your name" and you're greeted with a smile, delicious, fresh coffee, and the best brunch menu around! Their creme brûlée French toast and crab Benedict are my families personal favorites. Their bakery items are also just as delicious if you're looking to grab something on the go! Yes, just like any great brunch spot, the wait time can be long on the weekends but it's very well worth it! Chef Stacey and her courteous staff are amazing and will leave you coming back for more. read more

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

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Love this little place! CASH ONLY and BYOB! Great for brunch on the weekends but be prepared to wait if you go during peak brunch hours. It's a more unique restaurant in comparison to the more popular brunch places around Philly. They have a good variety of foods and desserts. I almost always get the creme brulee french toast (with gluten free bread). It is amazing! They are very nice when it comes to customizing dishes/subbing out certain food items. They don't take reservations. I normally go before 10am and don't have to wait for a table. Their food is good and their service is always great. There is free parking in front of the cafe as well. You can also order take out here too if you don't feel like waiting for a table. read more

Fitzwater Cafe - Creme brûlée French toast using gluten free bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hi Yelpers, I have two questions for you: 1) Would you like some delicious breakfast-or brunch-or lunch? 2) Do you want to know what to eat for breakfast, like a king? If you answered yes to either question, then don't miss Fitzwater Cafe. A BYOB cafe that serves breakfast and lunch. Can't go on weekday? Try going for a weekend brunch. I went on a Sunday with my friend, Rena, and we had a fantastic experience. Our friendly server Nicole, brought us some water and complimentary cappuccino ( only during Octobor'15).Then I had the Wild Mushrooms Omelette with caramelized onion, spinach and feta cheese. It was delicious and very flavorful. Also, we both shared some thick-cut creme brûlée French toast, and I could not be more pleased. "All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast." So, are you in? Sincerely, Your Philadelphia Yelp member, Sari A Four Yelps P.S: It is cash only! read more

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Best breakfast I've ever had in my life! Had the Italian! Unbelievable! Especially considering the price. Most amazing value as well! I will be back before I read more

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

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"They're not a hipster brunch place, they were doing brunch before it was cool!" The Fitzwater Cafe is a South Philly/Queen Village staple; a perennial favorite of my grandmother's. The food is good, traditional brunch fare, and the waitstaff are great... Grandma goes head over heels for Jorge. As a suburbanite, parking is really easy; as an urbanite it's not bad to get to by bike. The place is tiny- about 10 or so tables. I usually go during the weekdays but I imagine the brunch lines on the weekends would be tough. It's now open until 3 PM (a few years ago it used to close at 2). Grandma & I both got Eggs Benedict, which had an amazing cheddar hollandaise sauce that left me wiping up the remnants with my spare potatoes. We also got 3 English muffins instead of 2. The eggs were done just right, and the English muffin was very enabling of the rest of the dish. I come here occasionally, but it's great to know that they have managed to keep on making consistently good food, just like they have for years. read more

Fitzwater Cafe - Eggs Benedict, and potatoes on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've ordered the $14 "Big Salad" while dining in, the salad was gargantuan and delicious. Today I ordered the "Big Salad" to go and couldn't believe what was presented to me for $14. Today's salad was much smaller, the plentiful selection of fresh vegetables was missing (no asparagus , no broccoli, no radishes etc ... ) and the salad was MUCH smaller than the salad presented when I dined in. The "Big Salad" to go is delicious just not worthy of a $14 price tag. read more

Fitzwater Cafe - The not so "Big Salad" to go - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went for the first time recently. Breakfast was good, but some parts were a bit salty. Even the cucumber and tomato were salted, which isn't to my taste. The sweet dishes (pancakes, waffles) looked like a better choice. Service was friendly and swift, especially considered the weekend crowd. The dining room was bright and clean. The hostess seemed to know most of the people coming through the door. Very much a neighborhood place. Try the fresh croissants or muffins! read more

Having tried Fitzwater Cafe twice for brunch now, I can say that I'm a fan. They have shorter lines than Sabrina's Cafe, and yet the food is just as delicious. Large windows mean lots of sunlight and a nice diner style seating area. Their Crème Brulée French toast is to die for! It comes with berries and a light sauce that compliments the sweetness of the crème brulée. It's a huge portion, so this time we split it and were still very full. The Breakfast Burrito was also delicious, and very filling. They were very cheesy and came with a side of potatoes. Next time, I'd share it as just half is plenty of food. Great service, nice sunny setting and huge portions. What's not to love? Some tips: They only take CASH. There's also a few parking spots for customers if you prefer to drive read more

Fitzwater Cafe - Crème Brûlée French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm glad that Yelp has arisen as an alternative to CitySearch. I used CitySearch a lot but hated the bloated and clunky website. Still, the article on CitySearch about the best brunch places turned me onto my all time fav, Carmen's, so it can't be all bad. Fitzwater Cafe was one of the last spots on the list I had never visited. I finally made it out here last weekend. The cafe in tucked in on the corner of 7th and Fitzwater, and has a long bar with a small dining area. The decor in this place is cute and quaint; it really looks like a cozy neighborhood spot. Rachel and I took a seat at the bar and looked over the menu. Overall, the menu is pretty limited. It contains a few different omelets, some sweet breakfast options like pancakes and waffles, and other small items like granola and yogurt. Despite the limited menu, I ordered a veg omlet that sounded right up my alley. Rachel ordered an omelet made with pesto, and it was served up looking the part; totally green. The food came out really quickly, and we were drinking the cafe's excellent coffee while we were waiting. The service was below average. We had empty coffee cups half the time while we were there, and I had to walk over to the waitress to pay the check. She was just talking to another customer for a long time while we were waiting. The servers seem nice, but that doesn't make up for poor service. On the up side, the food was good. The omelets come with toast and great home fries. Bottom Line: Within a few days, I forgot that I ever stopped in here. It's nice that this place is open at 7am on the weekdays, and it would be a great place to grab a quick cheap meal during the week. But I don't live close and I won't be doing that. It's a lot like a South Philly version of Ida Mae's. read more

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This place doesn't take reservations so if you plan on coming on a weekend morning I would suggest going before 11 AM. We had a party of 5 and we had to wait about 30-40 minutes, which wasn't that bad but still. Everyone at the table loved their food! Personally, I had an omelette and it was one of the best I've ever had. I also shared the creme brûlée French toast with one other person and it was soooooooo delicious. I have had sweet French toast dishes at other brunch spots and they were way too rich and heavy. This one was sweet yet still light. It was perfect. Prices were also very reasonable. They had some pastries showcased in the front counter that looked really good too. I probably would have tried one if I didn't get the French toast. Server was polite and friendly. read more

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Favorite brunch spot in Philly. French Toast is phenomenal and service is always fast and friendly.

Fitzwater Cafe's interior was a comfy & cute space, reminding me of a diner almost. You are allowed to seat yourself and their menu selections have a variety. Overall, the food was pretty mediocre but the service was fine, and it's pretty calm and peaceful on a weekday morning. read more

Perfect cafe for a early breakfast or brunch in south Philadelphia. Pulled right in front and parked and walked into a full but not overcrowded diner. It was clean and the food was very light and hit the spot. I had the eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce stood out which is always nice to have a little spin on a classic breakfast dish. Served with potatoes and bacon, I would go back. read more

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

This is a breakfast/brunch favorite. I frequently order food to go due to covid 19. The food is high quality and Delicious. A 10 out of 10 from food, staff and atmosphere. They do offer outdoor seating which is excluded from the sidewalk which is nice. However on 90 degree days I'm ordering to-go. read more

Loved the atmosphere here. Menu was not overcrowded with options which I liked. I got the breakfast burrito and it was very filling and came with potatoes. The ambience reminded me of a European cafe. Very delicious food and the wait was only about 2 minutes for a table. read more

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

I eat at Fitzwater Cafe almost every single weekend. It's one of my favorite places in Philadelphia. The service and the food are amazing. I get Italian eggs every single time I go it's my favorite thing on the menu. Their French toast is also amazing. The crunchy peach French toast is a special that I've only seen once but if you get the chance to try it PLEASE DO! It's amazing I have dreams about that French toast. read more

Fitzwater Cafe - Italian eggs and French toast with creme brûlée sauce and banana and strawberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm between three and four stars here but settled on three. I wanted to find a cozy place to get some work done early in the morning (about 7:30 am). I walked into Fitzwater Cafe to a mostly empty (only one diner) place but was still placed in the back at the smallest table for some reason. Second, there's no wi-fi and I had to connect to the hot spot on my phone. A breakfast/coffee place with no wi-fi? Not ideal. Third, cash only which is fine but I just feel like unless I'm in Chinatown, you should be able to take a credit card nowadays. I ordered a breakfast burrito and some coffee. Both were pretty good (Food 4/5) and the server was polite and patient (Server 4/5). I am willing to give it a try again on the basis that it's more of a get together with friends place and less work place like Chapterhouse nearby. read more

Favorite go to breakfast-lunch cafe. Situated in heart of Bella vista. Staff are so welcoming and attentive to your happiness when you experience this amazing cafe. Be prepared cash only so that is offsetting if not prepared. Has seating inside and outside weather permitting. Staff are local and always remember frequent diners. Breakfast Sandwichis a favorite on a Sarcone roll. Creme Brulee French Toast is a must try. Would never eat this if I didn't see it to make mouth water. Favorite to all who try! Great to dine in or pick up. Parking on site is good option but fills up quickly. This is one of the best cafes in Philly and worth the trip to experience. read more

My favorite breakfast spot by far, the French toast is mind blowing. If you love French toast and fresh fruit is the place to be. read more

Fitzwater Cafe - Creme Brûlée French Toast, Turkey Bacon & Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great service! The staff was very friendly and personable with lots of delicious recommendations! The menu is small but has options/modifications. Food was very filling and the atmosphere makes it a hidden gem! read more

This little Cafe is the best kept secret in the city. The food is by far absolutely amazing. Stacey the Chef and General Manager creates an incredible array of dishes that never disappoint. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. My husband and I have come to love our Fitzwater Cafe family so much. If you want breakfast, brunch or lunch you should go there and be prepared for a delicious meal. It's the only place we choose to go to eat. We constantly bring home food especially their meatballs and gravy for days we can't get there. Eileen and Keith Reichardt. read more

Great little breakfast spot. Food was just what we wanted! They have your favorite classics such as pancakes, French toast, omelette, bacon, eggs benedict, etc. and they are BYOB! Only downside is if you are coming with a part more than 3-4, they have a hard time accommodating for large groups since the place itself is small. Otherwise, great place! read more

Excellent Breakfast burrito!!! Fast service!!! Friendly staff!! Cash only and unfortunately I found out the hard way that you can not order via the yelp app. because Fitzwater Cafe will not receive the order. Highly recommend, and it was easy to park quick and pick up! read more

Considering the early morning Sunday rush, we were seated fairly quickly after a short wait time. Waitress had such an upbeat personality and was very attentive to our needs. Been dying to get here literally all year and to be honest it was well worth the wait. Freshly squeezed OJ and the cafe potatoes were to die for. Hurry and get down there! Unfortunately CASH ONLY and NO RESERVATIONS. read more

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

firrerrrrreee. it was so good. the nutella french toast? chefs kiss. the eggs? like no other. the potatos??????? were actually spicy but so fire. we need a place like this in virginia fr read more

The food here is consistently very good; I've been here several times over the course of the last few years and it has never been disappointing. Philly has plenty of great, unique brunch places and the Fitzwater Cafe is definitely among them. The atmosphere is nice as well and has a cute, vintage feel. You'll be able to seat 4 comfortably, although 5+ will be a bit of a squeeze with the tables here. The coffee here is sour, which is typically due to how the beans are roasted and is unfortunately becoming a common trend with American breakfast/coffee shops nowadays. If you enjoy smooth/non-sour coffee I'd order another type of drink. read more

Food was really good! I had the creme brûlée pancakes, scrambled cheese eggs and turkey bacon to-go. Everything literally was flavorful and i would recommend. Staff was really nice over the phone. I wish we were under different circumstances and could have the dine in experience but until then it's takeout read more

Such a cute cafe with a diner feel. Food was great and all servers were extremely friendly.

The service, the food, and THE COFFEE is all AWESOMESAUCE!!!!! AND the pricing is even great! Just recently came with my family for my birthday brunch here, 6 of us, all with coffee and/or FRESH SQUEEZED OJ, one entree each, an extra entree bc my sisters couldn't decide (haha), 3 extra sides.... our bill was $106! My parents were like "what!? That's it! All this food we were expecting much higher" i was like nope that's why i picked here bc their food is delicious and the pricing is so reasonable so it's perfect! The portions are even hearty which is awesome especially for breakfast/brunch bc then you feel totally satisfied when you leave. I'm actually about to walk in now for brunch again with my friend who is visiting from Houston. This is the first place i am bringing her to in philly! read more

I am here often and usually, my waiter is a fellow named George who is EXCELLENT. Today the server was different and she was RUDE to me. Acted as though I was bothering her. The lady bussing is very nice. The food is excellent and always consistent. read more

This place is delicious, the staff is friendly, we come here all the time. They only take cash, so be aware!

Probably my favorite breakfast in the city. Crem Brûlée French toast is superb. Sweet potato/pumpkin pancakes on the specials menu are insane. Orange juice is hit or miss depending on the oranges, but when it's good it's GOOD. It has its off days but overall it's a tough place to beat read more

Let me start by saying that I absolutely love the decor of this place. The exterior and interior give a really authentic nostalgic feeling that I really enjoyed. The service was friendly and very efficient - my friend commented on how quickly the busboy got my plate after I finished (he swears it was within seconds). I ordered the crab & avocado benedict. After reading about it in some reviews on yelp, I really wanted to try it. I don't always eat seafood, but when I do it's when I'm eating out. It arrived and I instantly noticed the smell - it was not fresh. But in giving this place the benefit of the doubt, I tried it, and enjoyed my meal. But the flavors did not "wow" me. I would be interested to try this place out again - but obviously order something different from the menu. tl;dr loved the ambiance, but the food was not knock-your-socks-off amazing.BTW cash only. read more

Great and fast service, food was amazing! Great spot for a lunch date. Nice interior.

This is my favorite breakfast spot when visiting Philly. The crab Benedict is amazing! Great lively atmosphere and wonderful waitstaff. I wish I lived closer! read more