Here as a tourist on a cold April day. Popped in for lunch and it seemed to be a popular spot with a lot of regulars. We wanted to get some "Philly food" and opted for a roast pork and broccoli rabe sandwich with a not so "Philly" staple, a gyro. The roast pork was a little dry, but the flavors were good. I've never had this sandwich before but it reminded me a French dip, which I love! The gyro was also very good! Large portion and great flavors, especially the tzatziki sauce! Service was a little slow, but they were busy. The restaurant was clean, but definitely an older establishment. Overall a great experience! read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Gyro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Swung by for quick breakfast before heading into Philadelphia Museum of Art. It's located about 2 blocks away from the museum at the bottom of a high rise building in the back. It has both indoor and outdoor seatings. The visit occurred on a Saturday morning and the place was packed inside and out. We were seated right away and hot coffee arrived quickly along with the menu. The servers were friendly and food also arrived quickly. I can't believe how much food was on the plate!!! Just with the potatoes and omelette alone was a ginormous portion. It also came with toast of my choice. I got the Spanish omelette without mushrooms. Don't judge me for eating my eggs with ketchup, please! I liked how the eggs tasted but not so much for the potatoes. I found them too greasy. I also wish my basket of jellies came with more marmalade!! Still, the food and the service turnaround time was phenomenal given the volume of diners in the restaurant. If I'm back in the area again, I would love to try out their pancakes and waffles. The ones eaten by other diners looked delicious! read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The staff are amazing and service is top notch! Great breakfast - outdoor seating is way off the street so quiet to traffic. Menu is massive and portions are big! read more

My husband and I had breakfast at Little Pete's a week or so ago when we were in Philly for the day. Little Pete's is in the perfect location to begin a day in the art museum area, since it's a short walk to the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Barnes, the Rodin Museum, and the new Calder Gardens. It's also the kind of place that I love for breakfast - no frills, classic breakfast dishes, friendly service, retro vibes. We arrived around 9:00 on a Saturday morning, and they were busy but got us seated right away. Our server was really friendly and helpful and checked up on us several times. The interior of the restaurant is kind of classic diner - nothing fancy, but clean, traditional, and comfortable. There were lots of tables of people that were a few decades older than us, and - I don't know about you, but - I find this very promising in a diner. The breakfast menu is huge and full of classics (pancakes, omelettes, steak and eggs, smoked fish platters). My husband got an omelette with grits and rye toast, and he just had to add a side of scrapple, too. I ordered the nova, onion, and egg scramble, which came with home fries and a bagel. You definitely won't leave hungry - the portions were enormous. Was anything the best version of that dish I've had before? No. But everything we got was classic and well cooked. Definitely a great breakfast before a day of walking around and exploring the city. Little Pete's is the kind of place I love: friendly, chatty servers; drip coffee refilled before your cup is even half empty; big plates of breakfast classics... I'd happily return. read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Service was awesome from start to finish our server was great! The food was delicious and the cost for what you get is a deal at twice the price!! I had the braised ribs and it comes with soup and salad two side dish's plus drink and dessert!! I highly recommend the bread pudding!! If I lived in Philly this place would be on top of my regular list for sure... read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Braised short ribs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pete Around the Bush We were visiting the Philly Art Museum and had to stay close-by as we had a train to catch at the 30th St Station, so options were limited. They were limited more so by having a group of four fairly picky eaters, so the logical conclusion was a diner that had a little bit of everything. After a cursory search of the Yelps, we settled on Little Pete's (LP). Unbeknownst to us, LP's--or should I say the OG LP's that closed in 2017--was an iconic diner.** This is an Offshoot to the original, and has been in business since 2007. The Good: *Our waitress had that East Coast wit about her, which consisted of sass, sarcasm, and charm. *Nice clean location at the base of a giant apartment complex. *The market next door evidently belongs to them. *As with the OG LPs, the prices here are ludicrously cheap--especially when you factor in that you're in the heart of an uppity part of the city. *Portions are gigantic The Meh: *Being in Philly, I ordered--what else?!--the Philly Cheesesteak. Honestly, it was OK, but nothing memorable. I like that it was huge and filled my prodigious belly, so that was nice. The fries were standard Sysco frozen fries, and the cup of soup was also pretty good. The Ugly: *One of our companions ordered some kinda sammich and when he received it, it had a HUGE green moldy spot on it. He very kindly pointed it out to the waitress who became immediately flustered and whisked it straight back to the kitchen. I immediately began examining every inch of my cheesesteak for random spores, but luckily none were spotted. While they did replace the sandwich, it was a bit off putting that they still charged us for it. Not to sound entitled, but if I served someone moldy bread and was *truly* embarrassed about it, then I'd have comped them a few extras. But, hey, that's just me and I'm a classy guy. This is Philly--the city that booed Santa Claus!--so what else do you expect? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Conclusion: Decent diner but be sure to examine your food before eating it. **Philadelphia Says Goodbye To Little Pete's, An All-Night Dining Icon : The Salt : NPR https://share.google/UyCZYkx2Akcqm9FlP read more

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Little Pete's gives a very authentic diner feel as soon as you walk in. Lots of tables and booths, a small bar, and a huge menu fit for anyone hungry for nearly anything. Dinner specials are a great deal for how much food you get. Entree includes soup, salad, a beverage, and dessert! The food itself is no frills good ol American homemade cooking, just as you'd expect in a diner anywhere in the country. The cakes and pies are also tasty. Honestly, the portion size is crazy big so come hungry or expect to take some home. Thanks read more

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Went to Little Pete's this morning for an early morning breakfast. It's a good sign for these kinds of places when the average age of the clientele is 50+, as it was this morning. We were seated, ordered, and served fall within the first 20 minutes, which was pretty awesome! The experience here is as I'd expect: nothing too stand out about the food, but it is solid and will fill ya', and you can expect some banter with the waitresses. There's quite a bit of seating in the back, with a good amount of flexibility for large groups. We were able to easily sit our party of 5 at a table that seated 6. I do also appreciate the fact that they're open early compared to the "trendy" brunch places around town. Why go new when you can go classic? Stop by for a solid breakfast and joe. read more

Diner vibe but with a bar! Pretty extensive menus and cozy atmosphere. It's located on the ground floor of the senior high-rise condos so a lot of older folk there. Staff was very friendly and things seemed clean. We only had a small meal but we both enjoyed our soups (navy bean soup and chicken orzo). I also had the chocolate cake and it was pretty dry so o would t really get that again but would be happy to go back and try their actual food instead of just apps. read more

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One hell of a sleeper hit. Pretty much everyone in my party thought their food was great. I got the basic hotcakes and while pancakes sounded good to me, I wasn't expecting anything as good as this was. Sure, even from my photo, they look like nothing special, but I think this Little Pete's NAILS the classic American breakfast pancake. Most places get it wrong in one way - the flavor of the syrup, getting cold fast, being too soft, etc. But they got it PERFECT here. Everything was right. I'm mainly a fan of Cracker Barrel's pancakes, but those taste like they have a crack injection. This place keeps it simple, stupid - and does a damn good job at it. read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Hotcakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very fast service for a Saturday. Food is classic diner style. I got an omelette and it was very satisfying. read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Guest Review by The Wife: Your typical Philly neighborhood diner, located in the basement of the Philadelphian. It is frequented by residents of the condominium as well as nearby locals. The menu is extensive, but our meal today was breakfast. My kiddo ordered 'two, two, and two' (two eggs, two pieces of bacon, and two slices of French toast). They received about 6 or 7 slices of bacon, 4 slices of French toast, and an unknown quantity of scrambled eggs that definitely looked generous for the supposed two. I ordered 2 eggs scrambled and rye toast. It also came with home fries. The eggs were fluffy, not overcooked. The home fries made me very happy, as they were sliced thin rather than cubed, which really allowed them to get nice and crispy the way hash browns do. But it was the rye toast that made me happiest. For some reason, it's impossible to get rye bread in California that does not have whole caraway seeds in it. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, exactly as I've come to expect when going there. read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - "Two, two and two" but a lot more than that! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This spot was recommended by a relative who is a regular here. We came for breakfast and ordered omelets. I got the sausage & peppers omelet that came with home fries, toast, and coffee or juice. The food is well seasoned and was very good. I started eating and forgot to take a picture of my plate. Also, we came on a Saturday and it was packed- every table had customers. We came just as folks from 2 tables were leaving so we didn't have to wait. read more

Breakfast was delicious. Hearty, oversized portions. Our server was delightful. I'd go back again.

Perfect atmosphere. Menu is comfortably immense and hard to read through in one sitting. Navy bean soup is surprisingly flavorful. Every single one of the waitresses comes out of central casting and has regional accents that can only be placed by a skilled linguist of the Mid-Atlantic. Perfect place to go with a parent near the art museum. read more

We ate at Little Pete's on the recommendation from a Lonely Planet travel book. What a complete disappointment! The food is reminiscent of a not-so-great "meat and three." The food was barely warm, and the service was slow. It took 45 minutes for us to get a ticket. I finally walked to the cashier and asked to pay. (That is $60 I wish I could get back.) SKIP Little Pete's as there was "little-to-none" to be excited about! read more

Came here after the museum of art. I was served by Jayla and she was great, attentive and perfect. the food was great, i got a chocolate chip waffle, bacon and fries and they were all delicious. the restaurant serves the food fast, and even though it was pretty crowded when i went, it was easy to relax and enjoy the food read more

Little Pete's is a Philly mainstay that I'm so glad to have discovered this year. I've been here a few times at this point, so I can summarize the good and the bad. The good starts off with the service. If Christina is your server, consider yourself lucky. She's awesome. The cocktails at Little Pete's are good and strong. As far as the food goes, the fried seafood is the highlight. The fried shrimp, flounder, and scallops are outstanding. I consider myself a shrimp connoisseur, and the shrimp here and big and juicy and perfectly fried. As far as appetizers go, the chicken fingers are my favorite. They are more like small chicken cutlets than "fingers". They are always fried well, and you will get enough to take a couple home. As far as sides go, you can get a good salad and good roasted potatoes or a baked potato. The potato salad is middle of the road. The cakes are bakery quality. The carrot cake and the chocolate cake are my favorites. They don't skimp on the size of the slices. Now that I've talked about the good, there are a couple of missteps that prevent me from giving Little Pete's five stars. The optional bread service is hit or miss. Sometimes the bread is better than at other times. The crab cake is nothing but filler. And the mac & cheese is simply macaroni with melted cheese poured on top. I really don't understand what the kitchen is doing when it comes to the mac & cheese. As long as you stick to the items I have highlighted, you will have a great meal at Little Pete's. The menu is extensive and I will be back to sample more of it. I wish there were more old school diners done well like Little Pete's. read more

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Food was bland and of average quality at best. There was nothing original on the menu. Our server didn't seem to care that we were there. This felt like the local restaurant in a retiree community where folks go when they don't want to cook dinner for themselves. read more

Fast cheap and out of control. JK. Ok mostly kidding. Little Pete's is an institution and has a ridiculously varied menu. Reliable, affordable, breakfast lunch or dinner food. I had soup and pasta and it comes with dessert. Service is what you'd want, ambiance is diner. read more

Amazing please very recommended. Food spectacular and the servers are very friendly . ......:::::::::

I was looking for a quick breakfast for my last day in Philadelphia, and I found Little Pete's conveniently right near the Museum of Art. I walked in and got seated right away. The crowd runs older, but it was a lively atmosphere. The server was friendly and no-nonsense. I ordered the eggs and scrapple which came with home fries and toast. I hadn't tried scrapple before, but she told me it was a Philly Philly thing, so i decided to give it a go. Because it's vacation, I also had a screwdriver on the side (yes, they have a full bar!) The food arrived, and the portions were generous. The scrapple was fried golden brown and was crispy on the outside. The seasoning was really good, but the texture inside was a little mushy like a patè (it's kindof like a sausage made with ground pork scraps, spices and cornmeal). To be honest, it wasn't my favorite breakfast protein, but I am glad I had the opportunity to try it. The potatoes were a little dry and the eggs were cooked well. Overall, breakfast was a good experience here. The pricing was reasonable for both the food and drinks, and the location makes it a good place to eat before seeing the art museum and the Rocky steps. read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Scrapple, fried eggs, home fries, and white toast. Coffee and Screwdriver on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Always the best ...wide range of things to satisfy everyone...everything's delicious...must go to..great for family's .

Classic diner spot that has something for everyone. Italian roast pork on a wrap, side of au jus. Delicious! read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Italian roast pork on a wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of the last of the great close-in diners. Pleasant service, prompt. And excellent breakfast fare. Only breakfast relevant for this review. read more

Stopped by on Monday and got the Sausage and Eggs special for 12.95 which I think is great value. I mean just look at the sheer amount they pile on. Comes with coffee as well. Taste wise, typical diner fare, pretty decent. Service is as expected, very quick and reasonably friendly. Not too much seating but wasn't busy on a Monday. Great place all around. (come for the specials) read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Monday special - Sausage and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As a tourist, finding local restaurants is a must. The hamburger, fries, and beer were everything I needed, and Angela the server was not only attentive, but she was funny! I'll definitely go back the next time I visit Philadelphia. Thanks, Little Pete's. read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Burger and fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food was great and the service was outstanding. We had my two year old grandson out for a special day at the please touch museum and went to little Pete's . It was great read more

Breakfast, lunch or dinner- always good food. The linguine with clams sauce, The Seafood Fiesta, and fish and chips are my Friday favorites. Love Pete and his Colorful Crew!! See you soon!! read more

We had a very long layover in Philly and we wanted to take advantage and hit some must-sees in the city. We started our day by the art museum, and we were looking for a nice breakfast place. After much research, this place seemed to be beloved by the locals, with unique offerings, and with a convenient location. I'm glad we stopped in! We were able to get seated right away outside. We didn't get a good look at the inside, but it seemed bustling. They have a cute patio outside where you can relax and wait for puppies to walk by. We ordered the fish for two platter, wanting to try as much as we could. The platter came with a bunch of veggies and a bagel for each of us, as well as the different types of fish. The fish tasted good, it seemed to be high quality but I am not sure I would order this again for breakfast, as it was a little tough on our unaccustomed stomachs. But if you're a connoisseur, I'm certain that you will love this! Overall we had a really nice experience, and I would certainly like to come back and try some of the other menu items. read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Fish for 2 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I had a temporary place in Fairmount before a move and my wife, kid and I ate here often for a month. Never had a bad meal and service was always pleasant and attentive. In my youth spent quite few drunken dollars at old 17thSt. location. Money well spent. Visited last year after 15yrs away and nothing has changed. If you don't like Little Pete's, you are an idiot. read more

Forced tip on a 79$ bill of approximately $6..i was about to give her 15 and then i seen she already scammed me for $5...check your receipt and guess what its not itemized,if they have money below the big number (total) then they forced a gratuity and im just not about dat. read more

Typical casual diner spot, right by the art museum. Easy to get to. Fast paced feel, but not rushed. Ordered 2 eggs, sausage, rye, and hash browns - All of it was good. Great breakfast overall. 10/10. read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5 stars for the food, 10 stars for our waitress, Cathy. If you've ever seen a movie about an old school diner with a sassy waitress with a heart of gold and you wish you could be transported to that time, come to Little Pete's and ask for Cathy. Really cannot say enough about her or how fantastic the rest of the staff was. They opened up the garden seating just so we could eat outdoors, though we were the only ones out there. The Philly cheese steak, though done with provolone and not the traditional cheese wiz, was excellent and came with a side of super crispy fries. Their lunch special deal is an amazing value as you also get a soup and a drink. This was more than enough to split between two people. My only criticism would be that the coffee here is pretty bad, so order anything else to drink, but otherwise everything is great. Wheelchair access details: you can enter through the condo building and go through the inside, which has a flat entrance, or enter from the street on the other side of the building via a ramp that goes right to the restaurant's garden terrace. I didn't use the restroom so can't comment on accessibility. The garden area is spacious and the tables are wheelchair accessible. read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Philly cheese steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My husband found this spot on google and we decided to give a try for breakfast. It's our first time visiting PA and the people were welcoming and so nice. The home fries hit the spot! I got the ham and cheese omelet and my husband got the sausage and eggs/home fries plate. Everything was delicious and arrived quick. The ambience was nice, clean and you can tell a lot of locals go here. read more

Little Pete's Restaurant - Sausage, over easy eggs and home fries w/onion - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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For start- the menu is huge!! If you want it they got it. It was def busy but the service was good. Of course she recommended the cheesesteak but I wanted something different. The French Onion soup was delicious. The cheese golden brown but the crouton could have been crunchier but still tasty! The eggs Benedict is so tasty- the home fries were scalloped. The hollandaise sauce was plentiful and the egg oozed!! Yummy!! If u are here in Philly this is the place to be! read more

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Exactly what you'd expect from an American style restaurant that feels like a Time Machine to the past. Incredible service everyone who works here is a gem read more

Little Pete's has become my new go to restaurant! I have had nothing but great service and quick responses to my every request each time I visited. The place brings me back to the restaurant atmosphere I remembered as a child. Margaret was my server and she displayed excellent customer service skills towards me and my party of four. I was so proud that the older guest in my party were satisfied and full of smiles by the time they left. The food was hot, delicious and there was enough to fill us all! We will gladly travel the distance to enjoy the ambiance there again in the future! read more

I have been going to Little Pete's for years. Great neighbourhood place Breakfast Lunch Dinner and for me delivery for my dinners. Thanks keep up the good work. read more

I love this place! Great service and Cathy is a fav of mine. It's just a good, solid choice for a low key , good meal.