One of the best places in Center City! The owner is dope and if you're lucky enough to have Mochi take your order, you're a blessed individual. The rest of the kitchen cast are just as friendly and welcoming! Food is just as good. I'm ethnically Vietnamese and I must say the phoagie is true to our flavors! I also really enjoy their reuben. I've gotten a number of things from their menu and although all are delicious, these two stick out the most. Come one, come all! As a student at Jeff this place serves as a perfect lunch break. read more

Middle Child - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered to the hospital for lunch on the recommendation of a coworker and sooo glad we did! Sandwich places don't usually make me go gaga, but this place had me raving about the sandwiches to everyone! Delivery was quick, sandwiches still warm and bread still crispy. The sandwhich was just perfectly constructed! I had the Shopsin club, the meat, veggies and spread were all fresh and tasty! And the place is sassy! A friend ordered no mayo and her sandwich had written on it, "no effin mayo" LOL! read more

Very dishonest people. They're dishonest about justifying their overpriced items. Their input prices are nowhere what they claim they are on their IG. (Or they're very very dumb in sourcing) Overpriced sandwiches is one thing, but don't lie to us about what your eggs and gloves and other things cost. read more

Their breakfast sandwiches are yummy. Ordered the Corned Beef, Egg, and Cheese. They have a pretty big portion of eggs and they are scrambled and slightly runny. Came on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. read more

Go here and eat these sandwiches. They are all incredible and you can't pick a bad sandwich. You can't even pick a mediocre sandwich. It is only BEST IN CLASS. Word on the street is they are opening a "sister" location. Today we had the So Long Sal!, The Surfer, and The Phoagie. They were all spot on. Come here. Eat anything. Love everything. read more

Middle Child - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My favorite sandwich spot in the city! Huge portions with amazing flavors. Favorite is the shopsin (turkey, bacon, avo, cranberry miso mayo, and sweet pickles) read more

This place was a quaint local eatery located in Philly. In the mood for a good breakfast, this place hit the spot just right. I recommend walking here if possible or enjoy the wrath of attempting to find parking in the city. Menu is small but mighty here. The coffee is also fantastic. Upon arrival, my boyfriend and I were immediately greeted and order taken. This place is a first come, first served as far as seating goes. It's a simple breakfast but taste delicious. Prices are reasonable and they also have a selection of pastries you can choose from. Food was brought out quickly and was the perfect temperature with great flavor. If you're looking for good food, good service, and good experience, I recommend coming here and checking it out. Compared to some of Philly's local eateries, you won't be disappointed with the overall customer service!! read more

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Not only does the food live up to the hype, but the people who work here are what sets it apart. I came here for brunch with two girlfriends and we were lucky enough to grab a table in the small seating area. We got two breakfast sandwiches and a phoagie. Everything was amazing and very flavorful. All the sandwiches are pretty large, so they're perfect for sharing/stealing bites (my favorite thing to do). What made it a completely five-star experience was that I asked for decaf coffee, which they don't serve. They were super chill about it and told me to just run down the street and grab one from their friends at Greenstreet Coffee while I wait for my sandwich. I run into this problem at a lot of breakfast places that serve local coffee, but rarely do they try to offer me helpful solutions (especially ones that don't make them money). Thanks, guys, for being all-around supportive! read more

Love love love the phogie! I want to try other things but I cannot not get the phogie when I go, so unfortunately I have not been able to try anything else. I eat half (even though I can easily eat all of it) and walk back to my apartment to eat the rest of it. I enjoy the walk back so much more knowing I'm have the remaining half, left to eat as soon as I get home :) It's amazing it the store, and just as good, if not better when I get home. If I'm really in the mood, I throw it on a pan and get it crispy yuuummmm. Have yet to take a picture of it since I start eatting it right away. read more

Having worked at a deli in college, I appreciate the phenomenal amount of effort to make a fresh sandwich in the quantities Middle Child pushes out daily. While being efficient, they also cut no corners. The bread comes straight from the oven to your sandwich- everything is made to order, and the attention to detail and sandwich engineering are impeccable. The house made pickles add a solid foundation of acidic balance that is present on all the offerings. Can't go wrong, but the Phoagie . was amazing and the miso flavors bring the umami bomb! read more

Great food and the friendliest staff. The Reuben sandwich was the best I've ever had.

The best breakfast sandwich. It did not disappoint at all! Make sure to add hash browns and avocado it is beyond worth it! Takes awhile so order in advance and pick up and go. read more

Great experience at Middle Child today. We ordered the reuben and the surfer which were both excellent. I ate the second half of my surfer at home later and it was even better after sitting for a couple of hours. Great combo of flavors in the surfer, turkey, mayo, some kind of amazing jam and arugula. Yum!!! I like that they checked our vaccine cards in order for us to eat inside. Staff were super friendly as well. read more

Middle Child - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I really like this spot a lot for grabbing a quick sandwich and coffee for breakfast. It's got a very modern and clean sort of appearance. There are a couple tables to sit down at, as well as a bar area with plenty of outlets. Elixr coffee and delicious sandwiches. They also have a breakfast platter if you're just looking to get a few eggs, hash browns, and meat. Awesome service, everyone working there today was so friendly and accommodating. read more

Amazing sandwiches and soups! Fresh, creative sandwiches filled with so much flavor and love. I've tried the Hershel Waker(3 times) filled with homemade corned beef, eggs cheese and yummy toasted rye. I've also had the Phoegie which is a signature sandwich similar Vietnamese Ban mi sandwiches but a little different featuring instead eggplant and cilantro and so many yummy vegetables. Just a mouth implosion of flavor it's nuts. A must try! GF tried the Shopsin Club which was also super fresh turkey and super yummy. Today I tried the celery soup with an olive oil drizzle and previously I've had the tomato soup with the same drizzle, both super fresh, touch of cream and tasty. They serve good coffee from Elixir Roasters and also have other beverages. I can't wait to try all their other sandwich concoctions ASAP. read more

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After reading so many great reviews for this place, I was super excited to try out its famous sandwiches today, and it did not disappoint. We called in our order so it was ready for pick up by the time we arrived. Highly recommend doing so if you're in a rush, it was pretty busy on a weekday morning. I appreciated that they cut the sandwiches in half for take out, so perfect for sharing. We ordered the highly raved about breakfast sandwich, as well as the Shopsin club. The breakfast sandwich was top notch, with a perfect combination of fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheese. I can see why people call it one of the best breakfast sandwiches in Philly. The Shopsin club was my personal favorite, packed with turkey, abundant creamy slices of avocado, and crispy bacon. The ciabatta bread was perfectly toasted and you can taste the high quality. The portions were generous and we were both full after splitting both sandwiches. I can't wait to come back and try more of their sandwiches! I'm still dreaming about that Shopsin club, which I know I'm going to order over and over again. It's certainly on the pricier end, but you're paying for quality and taste. read more

So glad that I get to be one of the first to give this trash place a bad review. First of all, be warned, this is a "self-serve" "restaurant". There is no wait staff and no one to really greet you when you walk in. I had no idea where to go or what to do when I walked in. There is barely any space to sit and eat your meal, and you have to fight for a seat. No one likes sitting anywhere because it's so uncomfortable. Three times I saw people sit at the counter and then move to the crappy seats behind the counter. The tables and floors were disgustingly dirty. And at least a third of the space is pointlessly taken up by kitchy nonsense in the front that is trying way too hard to be hip and cool and authentic, but fails miserably. The man at the counter took forever to see us and take our order and explain the restaurant. I started to get visibly upset at this, and another member of the staff rudely and angrily yelled at me to "have a nice day!" I should have screamed back at him and left but I didn't and so we stayed, but I was definitely shook up. The staff is disgustingly rude. I ordered the Rueben. It's the only thing that is saving this place from a one star review as it was pretty good. But the food some of the other patrons ordered looked pretty disgusting. read more

As I was dog-walking in the area, I walked past this new restaurant, read the cool article and raving reviews about it online and decided I had to check it out! It was early and I was hungry for breakfast... Everyone here is super friendly, cute shop! I got creative and tried sausage and hash browns on a mini bagel, a little bit creative but really delicious! Everyone asked me how I liked my food and I really loved it! It was hot off the grill, mouthwatering, yummy, delicious cheat on my diet! The orange juice was fresh squeezed too! I'm thinking of buying some granola to bring home too. I've found my new breakfast spot! They accept Square and are conveniently located. Really glad Middle Child is here! read more

Middle Child - My deliciously creative- hash browns and sausage sandwich on a mini bagel!!! So delicious!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Middle child has excellent sandwiches. I've never had a bad one. So cal is probably my favorite, though the bahn mi is surprisingly good! The breakfast sandwiches are also good. You get a pile of fluffy eggs in them. Seating is limited and there can be a long wait during busy times. For parents out there, they only have one high chair. read more

The first time I came I got a breakfast sandwich with a hash brown in it. It was so thick and tasty I wanted to give it 5 stars but one side of my bread was a little burnt. Luckily I've tried 3 more sandwiches since then and those were all perfect: So Long Sal, Phoagie, and the Surfer. Now I'm a Middle Child fan. The sandwiches hit the spot. Love that they have vegan options that are hearty and flavorful. And they use paper packaging, no plastic. I gotta say though- my all time favorite is the kale miso sandwich at Middle Child Clubhouse, so check out their other spot too! read more

This is a wonderful small and simple brunch/lunch restaurant. There is a bar with seating for 6 people, another bar with seating for 3, and 4 small tables. There is an open kitchen and everything is very clean. It's almost like a tiny diner. The menu is simple but covers the basics - breakfast platter, breakfast sandwich, lox bagel, yogurt and granola, sandwiches, salads, etc. We came on a Sunday at 11:15am and were able to immediately get a seat. I had the yogurt and granola and a cold brew coffee. Both were very good. The yogurt had masala (Indian spices) in it which made it unique and interesting. My boyfriend had an egg sandwich that was delicious, although it took about 15 minutes to make. The music was cool too - lots of Weezer and rock tunes! This place is cute and perfect for a quick breakfast bite. Will come here again! read more

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Vibes: cutesy, bright, casual, open kitchen, family-friendly, quirky (interesting inventory on their shelves, including bottles of sambal olek and apple cider vinegar, boxes of cafe du monde beignet mix, and giant canisters of big pretzels) Tasting notes: Breakfast sando with bacon: fluffy, creamy scrambled eggs with bursts of cheese flanked by beds of fresh arugula and, in my case, chewy, just-right crispy bacon, served up between griddled potato toast slices. Will be back for: the kind staff, the enticing pastries chilling on the counter, the lunch sandwiches! Tip: Jefferson deal is 2-dollar Elixr coffee, any size! read more

Solid sandwhich place with fun, quirky decor and friendly staff. I got the breakfast sandwhich with added bacon. The sandwhich was high quality, beautiful layers of egg and fresh arugula. The sandwhich, particularly the bacon, was extra salty so that made it difficult for me to finish it. Overall I still want to go back to try their lunch oriented sandwhiches so hopefully I can ask them to lower the sodium! read more

Veggie sandwiches are a special art that sits in a class of their own. Shouldn't even be thought of the same as meat based. It's different. Middle Child knows how to do a veggie sandwich better than the rest. I have tried all their veggie and vegan, they are Veryvery good. read more

The weirdest thing happened, I ate here and not even 9 months later I gave birth to a beautiful child! My family of 6 absolutely loves eating at Middle Child. Every time we come to Philadelphia we order the whole menu and feast like Kings. The staff is so friendly they make me forget I was a loser in high school, and college ! I recommend this spot to anyone who enjoys a well made and original sandwich. Favorites include but are not limited to: So long Sal Shopsin Phogie Surfer Reuben All breakfast sandwiches All specials Coffee Tea Chips read more

Great staff and wide variety of sandwiches & hoagies. Also have excellent gluten free options

So glad my friend suggested to get breakfast at middle child. I was skeptical at first because I typically go for pancakes, French toast, and all the other sweet option that breakfast has to offer rather than a sandwich. But I was very impressed with my experience. I got the regular breakfast sandwich, which seemed to be the popular option, and it was one of the best breakfast sandwich I have ever tasted. I did add some condiments to it, but it was nicely packed and full. Also, I ordered an Apple slice cake and the homemade orange juice which were also very good. Since we went on a Saturday morning, it was very packed, but we were very lucky in finding a seat that accommodated four. They also sell very unique food items on the wall, so I would like to come back and try some of their chocolate. read more

Middle Child - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

During our last day in Philly we wanted to stop at Reggae Reggae Vibes for some patties but they were closed. If they were open, we would have never discovered this gem. We arrived a little before 3, even though they close at 3, we were welcomed and were without a question allowed to dine in. Even when we asked for coffee, the gentleman brewed a fresh pot, just for us. Haven't seen service like this in a long time. Service is of course just one part that was amazing. The second part was the food, which was equally if not more amazing. I know, you are thinking that "it's just sandwiches" but perfectly balanced sandwiches on amazing bread, is something else. Needless to say, this will be our first and last stop every time we are in Philly. read more

Chef Matthew and crew have a gold mine in center city. Walking distance from the historic district - we found this small take out / sit down place. The food is great, the portions are just right, and music is perfect. Clean and bright, all the basics met, right? Then I tried the grilled cheese. AMAZING. The everything bagel? As though I was in the lower east side of NYC. The breakfast platter, super fresh. Get the hash browns. So good. Everything is made to order, so you might have to wait a few minutes. Deal with it! My kids wanted to suggest - waffles, chef. And in my humble opinion, throw some tomato and fried onions on that "kids" grilled cheese to make it a "big boy" style. Can't want to go back. See the photos! read more

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So excited about this place opening up! Have had the turkey sandwich with house-made masala jam and the Phogie, both of which were amazing! The Phogie is truly a marvelous feat... they figured out how to turn a soup into a sandwich!!! I dream about the crispy onions with the eggplant, cilantro and fresh lime juice. A must try - no excuse not to because its vegan! (fine, maybe you can't eat it if you're gluten free...) Love the ambiance. The decor has a minimal aesthetic with lots oh Philly charm. The old school jams also set the tone for a relaxed-but-still-with-it-vibe. Will definitely be venturing to the Gayborhood more frequently just to swing by this shop!! Also enjoy that you can pick up some eclectic snacks while you're there to enjoy with your meal. Can't wait to try some other food options on the menu! read more

Middle Child - well curated snacks with some personal decorative touches. love! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

After browsing for brunch options for our visit to Philly, I was drawn to the scrumptious looking sandwiches at Middle Child. We stopped in for a quick breakfast before our tourist activities for the day commenced. I don't know what type of sorcery they know to get this thick slab of egg into their breakfast sandwiches, but consider me impressed. It's just a small diner, so there wasn't a ton of seating available. Luckily a spot cleared out and we grabbed a table otherwise we would have just taken it to-go. We split the breakfast sandwich and added bacon to it, which was a great decision. The second sandwich we split was the Reuben breakfast sandwich, and that was a unexpected breakfast option but we both enjoyed it. I don't think I'd choose the Reuben over the traditional sandwich, because I'm more of a traditionalist when it comes to breakfast. One sandwich is definitely going to fill you up, and I definitely tasted the freshness of the ingredients as well. Go check it out for a great sandwich, breakfast or lunch! read more

Delicious! Love the artichoke spread. Wasn't delivered with the bread in the description but I didn't mind. Paid an extra $2.17 for heirloom tomatoes and even though I thought that was an expensive upgrade, it was tasty enough to be worth it. Would order again read more

Middle Child - Sal with tomatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

After hearing great things about this place, I came by for lunch. It was packed. The line filled the entire restaurant. It was pretty tight in there. Middle Child is more of a takeout spot rather than a sit down spot, which is fine. I had the Reuben with corned beef (the other option is turkey). It was pretty small, like the size of regular white bread slices, not the larger rye bread loaves I am used to Reubens being served on. However, it was very good. I couldn't help but notice they were prioritizing So Long Sals (cold Italian hoagies) in front of the Reubens, me and someone behind me ordered, rather than filling the orders in the order they were received. I like Middle Child's diner vibe. If it's not too busy (good luck), you can sit at a little counter and watch them make the food. I came around 12:30, and the line died down right after I got there. It appears most people get takeout from here. The cooks were nice and told me to let them know if I needed anything else. I enjoyed my experience here. I suspect Middle Child is best to get a breakfast sandwich or a So Long Sal to go if you live or work around here. read more

Middle Child - Reuben with Corned Beef - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped by to grab a few sandwiches. Good choice of sandwiches here. All we tried are nicely made. Hard to find a better sandwiches.

Essentially a sandwich shop after my own heart. They've got a really interesting selection and you can more-less tell what they're going for each time. I had this bonkers turkey meatball gravy cranberry sauce thing and it was pretty pleasing. The cran might have been a bit too sharp but it was quite unctuous. I would like to go back. read more

This place gets amazing reviews and I believe it really is good. I personally really didn't like it but close friends who eat meat rave about it so im bumping to three. We got the vegetarian blt and the veggie reuben. The tomato was terrific on the bit but beyond that the sandwiches immediately were soggy and lacked flavor. read more

I just went to Middle Child for the first time this morning. I woke up late and needed a breakfast sandwich. There aren't a ton of solid options in Market East for breakfast but Middle Child kept tugging at my brain after seeing their massive egg sandwiches on social media. I walk in and the place is super cute. Trendy, a little grocery area, fun music playing at 8am. To be honest being in there woke me up a little (in a good way) before having my morning coffee. I ordered their breakfast sandwich and added bacon and a hashbrown on it. I sat down to wait and it was ready in 5 minutes. I said my thank yous and cradled that lil sandwich like it was my first born child as I sprinted to work to swallow it whole. I ripped it open at my desk and... oh. my. god. The biggest, most beautiful breakfast sandwich I had ever seen. Y'all know how terrifying it is to open up a breakfast sandwich and see a little dinky egg that was microwaved plopped onto a bagel. Nope. Not this sandwich. This sandwich made up for every overpriced rubbery breakfast sandwich in my life. The egg ratio was amazing. The cheese was melty and gooey and all over the place. The bacon was crispy. The hashbrown was flavorful. The bread was a mess and I loved it. Please go here. Give these people your money. They know what they are doing. They are doing it well. I can't wait to go back. read more

I had the Standard Platter with some cold fresh OJ. It was soooo good. some bacon, some fluffy eggs, arugula with hash browns (so sweet, wow) and the honey oat bread it was a perfect breakfast Great food, friendly and cute staff. Y'all know this spot offers the best breakfast in Philadelphia? It's true don't miss out. Yum read more

Middle Child - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I am OBSESSED! From the second I walked through the door, I knew I was in for an incredible experience. The space is bright with splashes of green throughout. If you stop by during the weekend, prepare for a crowd. Middle Child at mid day is bustling in an organized chaos sort of way. This restaurant does sandwiches RIGHT. No, seriously. The Shopsin Club, served with turkey, bacon, avo, blueberry miso mayo, and lettuce, was likely the best sammie I've tasted in years. If that's not enough, the level of service here should do the trick. Dan, who took orders behind the counter, made a point to make every diner he interacted with feel right at home. After my meal, I decided to purchase one of the classic MC totes (bc restaurant merch is cool idk). As I approached the counter, Dan, remembering my name, asked, "Whitney, how was your meal...you had the Shopsin right? You've gotta come back to try our egg sandwich too. You'll love it!" Keep in mind, this was my very first time dining here. I'll be sure to return. This is the kind of neighborhood restaurant we should all make a point to support! read more

Sandwiches are big! Loved the pickles and fresh taste. Wait is long on the weekends so be prepared to chill for awhile.