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4.6 (712 reviews)
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Ro W.

Its a cute spot. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. I wanted a simple sandwich that wasnt on the menu but they made it work. I tried the vanilla lemonade and it was actually good. I really enjoyed my sandwich even though it only had avocado and arugula on it. The toast wasnt too hard. I ate half there and the other half for dinner when I made it home 10 hours later. I wasnt a fan of seeing them prep the meat. But it was a smaller kitchen.

"Latke'd" Hashbrown
Chris L.

Have been here several times and always good. Great service. I would not count on online order at peak times as sometimes they close online ordering to prioritize in-person service. They have such a way of making classic sandwiches next level.

Classic Breakfast Sandwich
Jessica L.

Unique little breakfast cafe in the downtown Philly area, with outside sitting and the old school diner vibe inside! Even though the menu is limited, your meal is made fresh and tastes great! Glad we got to stop in and try it, I've had it bookmarked for a while after seeing them online!

audie m.

The service at this crowded and packed spot is amazing. The staff is friendly and bubbly. They bring excitement to the experience as well as passion. The aesthetic is that of a quirky dinner and they slide into this demeanor. The food is great with the pancake being the star of the how. I always come back if/when I'm in Philly

Sydney B.

10/10 sandwich. About a 20 min wait after we put in our order for pickup. But so fresh and tasty and worth the money.

Shopsin Club
Mervi T.

wow was not expecting to like a sandwich this much, but middle child was definitely worth the hype! The sandwich bread was crunchy but not hard and the flavors paired so well together in their shopsin club I definitely want to come back and try other sandwiches on their menu

Turkey Dip sans turkey - vegetarian option with green beans
Lisa S.

Survey says... Middle Child has the best Thanksgiving sandwich for vegetarians. I loved the vegetarian version of their Turkey Dip! A small switch-up from last year, they included green beans instead of cornbread and it's MUCH better. Way more flavorful. The sandwich bread can be differentiated from the other ingredients this way. The sweet potato and orange cranberry were the most prominent flavors. It was still warm and toasty when I took my first bite at 12:15 this afternoon and my colleague picked it up at 11:50 AM. I highly recommend! It's one of the best spots in center city to grab a sandwich.

Hashbrown
Steve L.

Great breakfast sandwiches on this breakfast visit. Crispy and tasty hash browns to go with the breakfast sandwiches. It will get crowded so finding a seat is tough if you want to eat in. There are self serve water and other items on the station. Because of how busy it is and the turnover of people, expect to wipe your own table if you want to eat there. Overall, love the creativity and heartiness of their sandwiches.

Turkey Dip - Only available around Thanksgiving
Vinson G.

In a city known to have great sandwiches/hoagies, Middle Child is an landmark institution that is a MUST visit for any locals and/or visitors. During the Thanksgiving time, they have a Turkey Dip sandwich that is absolutely bonkers! Crispy and tender confit turkey, paired roasted sweet potatoes, creamed spinach, and tangy cranberry orange sauce between two slices of bread, served with the most savory boat of gravy on the side. Some of the turkey is toasted with the bread so the turkey is crispy and the majority of it is cooked on the griddle, which leaves it moist and tender, giving you a crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside combo. The sweet potatoes add a nice smooth sweetness to the sandwich. The creamed spinach inside is to die for, adding the much needed creamy component to the sandwich. The cranberry sauce helps balance out the sandwich and cut through some of that richness. I love my sandwich a bit more saucy and Middle Child understands! They provide a whole gravy boat for dunking! They really nailed it with this one and definitely a must-get when it is available the Thanksgiving holiday time! It was so good that I had to go back the following day and get their Turkey dip again! The staff was very nice and even remembered me haha. The space is a bit small, especially when it is crowded on the weekend. I see a lot of folks get it to-go, so perhaps that's the move when they are packed!

Turkey dip sandwich
Mandy S.

Middle Child is iconic in Philly for a reason, and the first time I went, I totally understood the hype. I heard so many good things about their Turkey Dip sandwich, so I definitely had to go check them out to satisfy my curiosity. I went during the peak lunch hour, and even though there was a huge crowd and a bit of a wait, their Turkey Dip was absolutely worth it. It was my first time trying it, and the sandwich was incredible! Dare I say the best sandwich I have ever had. Though the shop was busy with lunch rush, they managed to nail it. The turkey was warmed all the way through, even allowing some crispy turkey bits that added a nice textural contrast. The combination of the warm turkey, creamed spinach, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce perfectly captured the essence of Thanksgiving in sandwich form. It was the kind of sandwich that I'd go back to Middle Child just to eat. However, I went back the second time around 2-3PM to beat the rush. There was barely any line or wait, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. Despite the kitchen being less busy, the quality of the sandwich dropped significantly as their sandwich wasn't properly warmed through and missed that crispiness that made their sandwich stand out from my last visit. It's worth noting that this is a casual spot where you pick up your food from the counter (even if you dine in) and have to put away the plates yourself. I don't mind the self-service model, but when you're doing the work yourself, you would expect the kitchen would at least handle the food consistently. I just hope they can find some consistency, because their potential is amazing.

The Herschel
Elizabeth H.

Gotta finish an anniversary in Philly in continuing the food scene experience- Hubby needs a good breakfast, so after research on a best of Philly AM sandwich, we Uber'ed to Middle Child. We entered. It was about 10am on Sunday last week. Grabbed an outside table as we waited. And waited..... Realized that is what everyone who was seated was doing. All seats taken. My husband sat outside and I sipped my vanilla limeade near the counter. This limeade was delightful. Surprising mixture, unexpected mashup. I sipped it slow to enjoy. We ordered the Hershel and 2 hash browns. Our watches ticked as hotel check out approached and fortunately we ate quickly once my name came from behind the counter. Over 30 minutes later. The hash browns were large squares- fried, crispy brown. Spice brought (but couldn't identify), however it complimented. Very good. The Herschel- meaty, not too cheesy. Could've used more of that cheese ooze. Puffy, pillow egg- stacked. Gooey scramble. A signature. Very good sandwich and a unique combo. Stars taken for the time of order to table, (not just because we were on a time frame). In that, Middle Child's food is worth the hype, but not worth the wait.

Donald S.

Middle Child in Philly. Lunchtime rush, line out the door, and somehow I find myself reaching for... a vegan sandwich. Me. Not vegan. Not even close. But the "Vegan Phogie" read like a dare I couldn't walk past--a mash-up of flavors that looked too intriguing to ignore. Bite one? Yeah, there's creativity here. They're pushing boundaries, not just slapping veggies between bread. Hoisin-Roasted Eggplant, Avocado, Fresh and Frizzled Onions, Stemmy Cilantro, Pho Sauce. But the honest truth: the roasted eggplant fought back. Tough, chewy, quite the workout . And the tang? Heavy-handed. A little balance would've brought the whole thing together. The hash brown though? Oh that's absolutely on the money! That said--sandwiches are my soft spot, and it's clear Middle Child takes theirs seriously. You can feel the care, the playfulness of the names, the let's-make-this-memorable energy. Even when it's not a perfect hit, I'd rather eat somewhere aiming high than phoning it in. Respect where it's due.

Shopsin Club
Tori F.

FINALLY visited for a sandwich while on a walk today and it lived up to the hype I don't care what anyone says. The Shopsin Club is easily one of my favorite sandwiches ever. The hashbrown was crispy on the outside yet still thick and potatoey and just so yummy.

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Delish! So fun to be back in Philly after a few years. Middle child did not disappoint. Sandwiches were so tasty and the vibe was fantastic.

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Super fun place. All of the charm of downtown Philadelphia a great breakfast sandwich and really nice people.

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Ask the Community - Middle Child

Are there any gluten free options available or GF bread for the sandwiches to be made on?

Yes! All of our sandwiches can be put on Gluten Free bread!

Is the meat kosher or halal? Or beef by creekstone farms?

Our meat is not halal or kosher. Though we do offer plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, which would be considered kosher and halal.

Do you still do specials?

Literally all the damn time! We don’t necessarily have one every day, but you can totally check out our Instagram for updates. We always post our specials there! You can also find them on our online menu when we are running them, of course.

Why can't I order breakfast sandwiches online through their website? It only shows their lunch sandwiches.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our business, breakfast is currently only being served on weekends, from 9am to 11:15am. All orders must be placed for “ASAP” and cannot be scheduled for an advance pickup or delivery.

Anyone know if they make their own honey oat bread or source it from somewhere else? I'm slightly addicted to it 😬

Glad you love it! Our honey oat bread is sourced locally from our friends at Philly Bread.

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