My love for Sulimay's can't be overstated. It's everything you want in a neighborhood diner. Unassuming and homey, a place that just makes you feel welcome. Since my first visit, I've been working my way through the menu and haven't had a miss yet. My favorites include the hash browns (to die for!), the buttermilk pancakes (great homestyle flavor & perfect texture), and the biscuits and gravy. I'm from Tennessee, so I'm picky about my biscuits and gravy, and theirs is the best I've had in Philly yet. I often go on weekday mornings, sit at the same corner table, and read a book while I sip coffee and enjoy a meal. It's perfect. Not to mention, they're big supporters of our local community, politically active, and do yearly fundraisers for the Eagles Autism Foundation. There's a lot to love here! (Oh! And cash only, but there's an ATM in the back!) read more

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The corned beef hash hype is real! This spot has delicious corned beef hash, and the flavor is decadent. It's got a hint of vinegar, onion, and mustard that meshes well with everything else. The hashbrowns and the crispy outside is perfect. Our server was very nice and definitely was in the weeds so thank you to her for getting everything and then just letting us enjoy our meal. Major props to her. But the vibe in here is great, there's so many older memorabilia and tiny things you can find within photos and gadgets on the walls. Must try! read more

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This place is such a vibe. A solid staple for whenever you're craving good food, good coffee and a no frills environment that makes you feel like you're dining in a time capsule from the 1960's and beyond. When you walk in you're greeted by mirror paned walls speckled with random pieces of Philly nostalgia. Booths line one side while a counter lines the other and while the initial interpretation might leave you worried about having to wait, the place is quite spacious albeit narrow. Before even being seated, the waitress turned her head while walking us to the table and said, I'll get cha's wooder and coffee, k? Absolutely. Love it already. The menu is a mix blend of classics and imaginative spins. For our brunch we opted for "The Fishtown Scrapettizer" which is not your typical pork-centric scrapple. No, this scrapple is freaking delicious. Made with white fish and fried in a chonky square, placed a top of thick sliced tomato with a zesty mayo-based sauce then topped with a creamy tartar sauce, fried egg and sliced pepperoncini. Definitely order this. Next we opted for the "Shopsins Scramble" which came with eggs scrambled with blue cheese, bacon, baby spinach and avocado + choice of toast and potatoes or hash browns. I opted for rye and hash and both were delicious. All in all a good option and the blue cheese was an interesting addition to breakfast eggs I've never had before. Next was the classic #2 (2 eggs + 2 pancakes.+ choice of meat. Option for cheddar, American or Cooper Sharp for the cheese). Love the option for Cooper sharp and the bacon was perfectly crispy. Overall a good dish. Have heard fantastic things about their buttermilk pancakes and while solid, not completely blown away (there's a clubhouse nearby that still can't be beat when it comes to round breakfast cakes). Note that prices fluctuate because of eggs so what's listed on the menu isn't what you'll likely see reflected on your check. And speaking of, this place is a classic CASH ONLY (but they do have an ATM in the back). Sullimays. A sweet soulful spot that is a great place to grab breakfast or brunch with a group of good people. read more

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Checked this place out since it was a short walk from my Airbnb. Can tell this is a place that locals love. Loved the vibe of the place and the workers were super nice and friendly. You got a lot of food for the price you paid. Both had a lot of leftovers. Take cash only but the have an ATM. read more

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Place off the beaten path that has amazing breakfast oh and looks like an old school diner!!! If that's what you are looking for this is a spot to add to your list! It a short walk from several areas. Heads up this is a CASH ONLY establishment, but they have an ATM in the back. You can ask pay via Venmo also. There are several options to choose from. If you are feeling more of a scramble, they got you....classic pancakes and eggs, they got you....they also have some specials options on the front part of the menu. Truly you can't go wrong. I ordered the Pine Barrens pancakes (wild blueberry filled pancakes with homemade blueberry syrup and pickled blueberries and it was DELICIOUS!!! I asked for a side of scrambled eggs (without cheese) but it came with cheese. Not a huge problem. The eggs were scrambled perfectly...they did the fluff and fold technique which I love. My brother ordered the numb#r two a with sunny side up eggs and corn beef hash. He loved it. He also order coffee and it came in a cute container that was able to site on the table. The service was great. It appears that anyone can take your order and bring your food or you can ask for whatever you may need. All in all it's a great place to stop by to get some delicious breakfast. read more

Sulimay's Restaurant - Numb#r Two with Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The food is the absolute draw to this breakfast/lunch spot in Fishtown. It's the service, the waiting, the chaos and more waiting without any utensils or napkins a lot of the time. ( food got there after the fork and knife). It's got the old school Philly neighborhood spot feel to it, def grew up in one myself. Phenomenal portions, quality and REAL food no bs. Everything else needs some help!!! I go once another month or so on the weekends. read more

A classic diner vibe and food you can't go wrong with. The French toast is the best I've had in Philly so far, and my fiancé thoroughly enjoyed his chocolate chip pancakes - he rated them an 8.5. The hashbrowns were also good, a little more greasy for my liking, but we still ate the whole plate. This place is busy for a reason! read more

Sulimay's Restaurant - Hash Browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Finally got a chance to try this restaurant. The pancakes lived up to the hype as 1 of the best in Philly! I'd give them a 8.5/10 and to me they tasted very similar to IHOP (which is a great thing). The biscuit left much to be desired though and I would give that a 6.5/10 (the strawberry compote was great though and prevented me from grading the biscuit lower lol). All and all I LOVE that I have a restaurant with quality cakes on my backyard in Fishtown. Service was fast and efficient too. Will definitely be back! Cash only spot but they allow Venmo which I think is cool. read more

Sulimay's Restaurant - Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'll be honest, what initially drew my attention to this restaurant was the hilarious meme mural on the side of the building. Aside from that, my group was pleasantly surprised with this diner. We ordered the Fishtown Scrappetizer, berry french toast, number 2, and lox eggs Benedict. The Fishtown Scrappetizer: crispy, saucy, and so yummy. You should get this. We were initially intrigued by fish being in the scrapple but was actually really good! The French toast was delicious and the berry flavor was wonderful. Although during those last couple bites the sweetness was a little too much. The lox eggs Benedict: probably the biggest disappointment of our dishes. The lox wasn't moist and the English muffin was also very dry. Hash on the side was great tho The number 2 was great! Classic. You can't mess this up. Eggs cooked perfectly over easy, two huge buttermilk pancakes, and breakfast sausage. Extremely filling and took home leftovers! Overall this was a solid diner experience. And the wait wasn't even too bad for a Sunday morning (10 minutes). CASH ONLY read more

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The food was OK at best. The wait time was also pretty long, which made no sense because we were one of the first people there. The scrapple was good though Owner was a bit weird. He kept rambling on about politics. Like I'm just trying to eat food.....just a weird politically charged atmosphere. read more

Sulimay's Restaurant - Decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The breakfast spot I have been dreaming of since I moved to Philly! This cozy, old-school diner is the place to go if you're looking for a solid spread. We were seated upon entry and immediately served a pitcher of hot coffee as we browsed our options. In addition to their regular menu, they had a bunch of sweet and savory specials. However, we decided to stick to the basics for our first visit. We both got two egg platter with scrambled eggs, blueberry pancakes, and bacon, as well as shared a side of breakfast potatoes. Everything came out hot and fresh. The star of the meal were the fluffy, sweet blueberry pancakes that are definitely some of the best I have had in the city! The potatoes were super crispy on the outside, but warm and soft on the inside. As always, our eyes were much bigger than our stomachs, but I have no complaints about starting my Monday with a half stack of pancakes! Great food, kind staff, and comfy, diner atmosphere! Highly recommend -- don't forget it's cash only! read more

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This place is a great example of what I love about this city. It's approachable, comfortable, but far from boring. It's a neighborhood staple that is better than it even needs to be. Service is warm and friendly. Food is good quality. Atmosphere is old-fashioned. There's an emphasis on local ingredients. They offer classics but also offer their own twist. Recommended. Remember to bring cash. read more

All five of us got sick and not all ate the same breakfast plates. How does that happen?

A solid diner, open early. We went early enough that there was no wait. Food was good and what you'd expect from a diner. Grits (without cheese) were probably my favorite. As time went on, there was a wait on a Saturday morning with a lot of families with kids. read more

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

This is such an unexpected old school diner with new breakfast twists. The food was so good and I love the Philadelphia paraphernalia all over the walls. The staff was really attentive and was able to see a party of six right away. The biscuits and gravy were delicious, and it was surprising to have fish scrapple. Our British guest who never had scrapple and is pescatarian thoroughly enjoyed his food. Will definitely be back! It's a fun new greasy spoon for us. Extra perk is that they have so many different types of hot sauce.. my heaven! read more

Great food and service! We loved it! We had Fishtown scrapple, Terry's Favorite omelette, and corn beef hash and everything was delicious. Our server was awesome! read more

One of the best breakfast and lunch places in Philadelphia. Everything is made in house that i mention: The biscuits are legit, the sausages are delicious, the compote excellent, the fishtown scrapple i prefer to the real thing. The speedies are lunch are the real thing. The service is good, the decor is Philly greasy spoon diner, and it's a great place to grab a sandwich or breakfast. read more

This is a delightful little old fashioned hipster diner. I had the best blueberry pancakes ever. They were super soft, smooth and delicious. They weren't dry at all like most diners serve. I really didn't need to add any syrup, but I did anyway out of habit. They have an extensive breakfast menu with a unique twist on some favorites like eggs Benedict. The service was super fast and friendly too. I will definitely be making a few return trips to try the rest of their interesting menu. read more

I love this place and I'm so happy it's within walking distance from our house! The people who work here are always so pleasant and the food is just outstanding. Cash only! read more

Sulimay's Restaurant - Cream Chipped Beef - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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From the moment we walked in the door, the service and atmosphere were amazing! We will be back.

We are from New York and came to visit Philadelphia, I stumbled upon this little diner and I couldn't believe how good the food was everything was homemade and the service was great as well. read more

This place is part '70s kitsch museum, part local diner, serving old school diner classics with a hipster-spin and Fishtown flair. I haven't tried the legendary whitefish scrapple or the famous French toast yet (I'll be back for those), but what we did order was pretty solid breakfast fare. And the dude that sat and served us was awesome! Not to mention, his whole get-up double-downed on the hipster vibe. Scrapple & Eggs: 3/5 Chipped Beef: 3/5 Belgian Waffle: 3/5 (standard diner waffle) THOSE HASH BROWNS, THOUGH! (5/5) read more

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Had a great breakfast at Sulimay's with the family. Even though there was only one person working at the time, she handled everything so well and gave excellent service. The pancakes were delicious, a bit thinner than I usually prefer, but full of flavor. As others have mentioned, be sure to bring cash. Worth the visit! read more

Food poisoning. Sick for days. Eat at your own risk. The health dept needs to go through this place. PAEatSafe app. You'll see the violations read more

Way over priced and the food got me sick. Was in the bathroom all day after eating here. Ate the Port Richmond Scramble.

This is such a homie diner with all the vintage feels. It is cash only. It's not a huge place, but enough space to not feel so cramped. Fast service, with the fact that there's one host and a few others who cook/clean. They have tons of booths and seats at the counter. There's only street parking. This place has a bunch of interesting specials that I know I need to return and try, will definitely be back! It's nothing like the typical diners we've been to in south Philly. read more

Sulimay's Restaurant - Spinach & Goat Cheese Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great food, quick service, fun decor. It's perfect for breakfast. I've never had the burgers, only had breakfast.

I love it here. Food, ambiance.. quite literally everything. I love looking around and feeling the embodiment of Philadelphia :)

The food is soooo good and the vibe is very welcoming. I love the new mural too! A++ all around.

Best burger in Philly hands down, if you know you know. Contender for best breakfast - the strawberry cheesecake french toast, pulled pork Benedict, or anything with a side of kielbasa and you're too cool for school. The fiore gelato shakes go crazy. TLDR- You either eat at Sulimays or you're an idiot read more

This is my favorite neighborhood spot! Great food, excellent taste in decor (both inside and outside the restaurant), great service, and they make significant contributions to our community! read more

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

Great diner food with some special emphasis of different types of scrapple. Great omlettes and French toast too. Excellent service. read more

I've been coming here for a few months now and the food has always been excellent. The service is great even though they've been struggling to get enough staff. Sometimes things get hectic but be patient and they'll take great care of you. The diner itself is really comfortable and retro with a ton of Philly and breakfast-related memorabilia decorating the walls. They have a ton of great comfort foods on the menu and the chef-owner brings a ton of skill and care into the food he makes. Many of the things like their biscuits, pulled pork, and fish scrapple are all made in-house with hours of work outside their normal business hours and the extra effort really elevates every dish. They don't advertise it nearly enough but their food, and chef Chad's creativity, really shines on their lunch menu (weekdays after 11 am) with all sorts of delicious sandwiches and some of the best fries you'll find in the area. Anything with their pulled pork is fantastic and definitely give the Fishtown scrapple a try because it's more like the best fishcake you've ever had than anything weird. (Please make Fishtown scrapple sandwiches a thing though. A McFishtown?) read more

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Wow wow wow wow wow. This place is one of our favorites in the neighborhood. It's got that classic diner feel with tons of old Philly memorabilia. The servers are always so kind. The food is great. The only downside is if you go for brunch on the weekend, you're going to have to wait unless you get there right as they open. read more

Burger night is the most exciting night of our week, 10/10! Brunch never misses, I don't even like potatoes and their hash browns are to die for. The strawberry shake is legit the best I've ever had. What a neighborhood treasure! read more

We are from Philly and now live in Michigan. Visited Sulimay's on a trip back home and wow! Excellent service. Chipped beef for the whole table and the scrapple fries were amazing! read more

Sulimay's Restaurant - Chipped beef - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Our go to breakfast spot. Food is always good and the portions are huge. We always come home with leftovers. Favorites are the pulled pork benedict, scrapped fries, biscuits and gravy, cream chipped beef, and the hashbrowns. Service is always great because the staff is friendly and welcoming. The space is cozy with loads of Philadelphia memorabilia all over the walls to catch your eye. Overall, we love the place and keep going back. read more

The fact that I just visited Sulimay's for the first time, is a personal letdown. I can't imagine how often I would eat here if I lived closer to Girard. If you want a taste of Fishtown, then look no further...this diner has all the feels of what Fishtown represents: from the wait staff, to the art on the walls, to their menu (which has specific callouts and creations that showcase culinary ties to the local neighborhoods). I was completely blown away with my dish, which was scrapple and white fish mix with eggs. I am not embarrassed to say this, but I had an audible expression after my first bite...which immediately drew the attention of my family sitting with me, and they knew that I had ordered the winning plate. This is something that I've never seen on the menu anywhere else, it was the perfect combination of crunchy/spicy/buttery and dense. Also, when they ask you the option of the type of potatoes you want, you have to go with their home fries - unreal! it's a local vibe without the "locals only" expectations. This is absolutely a visitors destination for breakfast or lunch and one that you should try to schedule in, no matter where you're staying at in the city. read more

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

Foods great, service top tier even with a tiny staff! Literally feels like someone's grandma's house. Haha

Wonderful wonderful place to have breakfast! We stopped in on a dreary Friday morning for breakfast. It was not very crowded and because it is in a residential area there was some on street parking left by folks who had gone to work. The diner feel of Sulimay's is very inviting. We sat at a both and got serviced right away. I was excited to try the big fluffy biscuits that I saw pictures of on Instagram. They did not disappoint. I had gravy and biscuits and my friends had huge blueberry pancakes. The flood was wonderful and plenty for the portion. Our server was friendly and gave great service. She said weekdays are a little slower and probably better days to stop by if we were looking for a slower pace morning. Thr total price for our breakfast with drinks was 32 dollars which seemed reasonable. I can't wait to visit again to try other menu items. read more

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