The place is large - so not too much of a wait. It's also byo too. The food was really good - we did the cornbread special and then I had an omelette. I love the inside of the restaurant too. read more

We were in town for a wedding and stopped in for brunch. I have to say that this was my favorite meal of the trip. The blackberry pancakes were delicious and the portions are huge. We also got the 3 cheese omelette which was great. read more

Winkel is my favorite Philly breakfast spot by far. The food is always incredible, servers are great, and we've rarely had to wait at all to grab a table even on weekend mornings. I usually get whatever omelet is on special that day, or the crab cake Benedict which is mouth watering! read more

Came to Winkel with my friend after wanting to try this place for so long! Soo amazing! I ordered the smoked salmon benedict and the flavors of all the components worked so well together! The hollandaise sauce was creamy and paired well with the acidic, fresh dressing on the salad. The potatoes added so much flavor too as I was able to soak up the savory potatoes with runny egg yolk and hollandaise sauce. read more

Winkel - House Smoked Salmon (Dill Hollandaise) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ok here you go. My brother and i are on our third annual brothers trip. We pick a different NFL City to catch a game. Yesterday I missed breakfast. Because lines being long and not wanting to miss the pre game festivities. Today I'm having breakfast. We step into Winkel. Nice place and folks were friendly. I look at the menu and the chicken and waffles grab my attention. I like chicken and waffles. But this... this is stupid good. Waffle with a beautiful piece of fried chicken on top then the most wonderful Garvey and top. Then to balance it off they have a nice spoon full of fresh whipped topping on the side. Worth the calories! Now let's get back to this gravy! You could put this gravy on my shoe and I would eat it. No for real! You should try it. These people know great food. Best meal I've had in Philly! read more

Winkel - Chicken and Waffles! But the gravy owns this meal!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brunch at Winkel is perfect!! Right when you walk in they have a "to go" section of coffee and pastries while the main dining area is to the left. This is quite smart because you can order a mug of coffee and sit while waiting for your table--genius! The restaurant is open, bright, and welcoming. The staff was quick and friendly. We ordered coffee, the bacon and blackberry pancakes, and the bacon and tomato omelette. The omelette came with a potato and onion hash that was so good. Both dishes were so delicious we finished every bite!! They also have house made jam for your toast which was awesome. Prices are great as well! The only downside is that they don't take reservations and depending on how you see it, they are BYOB. Would highly recommend and will be coming many more times in the future! read more

Winkel - Bacon & Blackberry Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great food with great service. Went on a random Tuesday morning and decided to order the special of the day, salmon croquettes with eggs... and it was PHENOMENAL. Wish this was on their permanent menu! The manager personally came up to us to make sure that we were enjoying the food and service, and we saw him going table to table to check in with everyone else too. Will definitely be back! read more

Winkel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food was great, we got the chicken and waffle with hot sauce and big breakfast. The chicken and waffle also comes with gravy but the homemade hot sauce was $1 more. The portions were big. In addition they were very attentive read more

Not quite 4, so 3.5. We came here this morning after spectating the marathon for a bit. We asked a local for a rec and they told us this place. Husband and I both got the big breakfast (3 scrambled eggs, toast, potato hash, bacon, salad), one son got scrambled eggs and bacon, and the youngest got 2 eggs over easy and potato hash. It was pretty good. Definitely could have been hotter and my husband and I both said the potato hash that came in the bowl was better than the ones just sitting out on our main plate. Oldest loved the scrambled eggs. Definitely needed some salt and pepper. Overall it was good but would check out another place before coming back if we are ever in the area again. read more

Winkel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amazing brunch place. I'm surprised at the unique take. I highly recommend trying something different. For example, the hot chicken uitsmijter was spicy but delicious flavor profile. Spicy and you feel it but it's so addicting that you want to keep eating. I also like the beans on the toast. Sadly, my friend didn't like her waffles with pears. I guess stay clear of the typical and go for bold choices you never had before because it's pretty pricey for a brunch place. $7 for orange juice and $14 for just waffles with pears. read more

I'd been wanting to check out Winkel for a little while and then I saw a rave review from one of my favorite yelpers and I made the plan. My friend wanted to take me out for a -week -late -birthday -brunch and I quickly decided upon Winkel. One of the best birthday decisions ever. The place is adorable. Clean, minimal, soft colors and a bustling and friendly space. We were greeted warmly, promptly served ice water and coffee and received a low down on the specials. Marvelous. Then I saw Joncarl Lachman (he doesn't know it, but we are on a first name basis) and all of the warmth and good energy I was already picking up on made perfect sense. It's Joncarl Lachman! One of the owners from my favorite brunch spot...Noord! Oh man. He is the guy that took this space over and is now offering up a lovely menu with cheesy omelets, shakshuka, pancakes, rabbit frittata...This is gonna be good. Better than I was even anticipating. And it was. Down to every detail. I ordered the red flannel hash...two sunny eggs, corned beef, root vegetables, creme fresh and thyme. Oh my goodness. The flavors, textures and composition of this dish. The corned beef was smokey and thick and the creme fresh gave this dish such a richness. My friend got the four cheese omelet and said it was delicious. And just like Noord, the energy of this place makes one feel as if lingering over delicious food and conversation is the most important part of life....cause you know...it kind of is. One more thing... it's a byob so don't be shy with the mimosas. Definitely make this lovely spot a destination. You will be glad that you did. read more

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This place has it all- excellent customer service and excellent food. Highly recommend the fried French toast- it melts in your mouth. The head chef is very involved with his patrons and comes out to see if you're enjoying your meal. Winkel doesn't take reservations, but we were seated very quickly (9:30 am on a Sunday). The place quickly fills up, but because all the severe help each other out, they are able to turn around tables. Great coffee as well. Paper straws a minus, but I won't dock them for the f read more

Winkel - Pear and Brie omelette, soft shell crab BLT AND Strawberry Almond Deep Fried French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wow new spot food was great. Yummy Great Big Breakfast..Hatfield Scrapple, smoked sausage, honey bacon, and fresh salad with pickled cucumbers and roasted potatoes with onions. We will be back and Loell was great and attentive. read more

Winkel - Yummy Great Big Breakfast..Scrapple, smoked sausage, honey bacon, salad with pickled cucumbers and roasted potatoes with onions. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

tl;dr this minimalistic, Dutch-themed brunchery is a niche addition to the Philadelphia breakfast scene I recall salivating as soon as I heard that the producers of Noord, one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the city, would be launching a breakfast-and-brunch-only joint in the Gayborhood. I've waited patiently for nearly a year, and just finally had the chance to try Winkel out for brunch. Funnily enough, I walked past Green Eggs (and what looked to be an hour-plus queue) en route, then waited no more than 10 minutes for my table at Winkel. The decor lies somewhat between minimalistic and unfinished. The space itself is enormous, split into two separate rooms. The first is an entrance / lobby, larger than the likes of Ants Pants, with a few still-plastic-wrapped tables and chairs sitting in the corner. In the main dining room, the wait staff races around the sea of wooden tables and wicker chairs. The blue and grey walls are decorated with a few large black-and-white prints, as well as all-caps Dutch pleasantries "Welkom" (welcome) and "Eet Smakelijk" (enjoy your meal). A tile backsplash borders a magnificent open kitchen, while doily curtains cover the towering bay windows. The food ran the gamut from awesome to mediocre. My partner and I began our meal with Jonathan's Grilled Bread. The portion was gigantic -- almost as though the chefs took a loaf of bread and cut it long-ways. The seasonal cranberry bread was served alongside an outstanding berry-molasses jam. (I'm honestly kicking myself for not ordering another side of this.) The rye-based bread had a great flavor, but I wish it was toasted. Afterward, we split the Fried Oysters Omelet and the Shrimp & Dutch Grits. The omelet was thick but had shockingly little oyster. I found it difficult to get more than a few bites that had all of the different ingredients in them. And, unfortunately, the fried oysters fell flat, becoming a soggy mess in the omelet. The unseasoned potatoes and side salad with only a light vinaigrette were similarly forgettable. But the saving grace of our meal was a surprisingly awesome rendition of traditional shrimp and grits. Sporting an aromatic dill-based red sauce, the huge serving of not-gritty grits was topped with a generous handful of large shrimp and whole, roasted tomatoes. The side of crisp pumpernickel toast was a perfect utensil for my DIY open-faced sandwich. I found myself scraping even the last bits of grits and sauce off my plate, while my partner picked at our only partially-finished omelet. We spent $50 after tax and tip, somewhat less than the prix-fixe brunch rate if you're not feeling coffee or juice. I'd dare to be back for another whirl, but I'll be steering clear of the omelets, which seem only to be a less intimidating option to the novice bruncher. Instead, catch me leaning toward the more adventurous dishes, since I feel that these are the ones where the kitchen can truly showcase Dutch flavors. read more

Winkel - Shrimp & Dutch Grits (Griesmeelpudding) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I sense that Winkel is quickly becoming a local contender for the beloved Green Eggs Cafe in Center City, with its unique brunch/lunch offerings, such as herring, smoked fishes, and crab cake benedict sandwiches. While I would have liked to experience these items further, I think Winkel's major drawback is the cost, $15 for just a few leaves and 6-7 pieces of herring makes it hard to enjoy the rest of the menu options. That being said, I think there's a few great things about Winkel: open space, numerous seating, free wifi, and a friendly but quirky staff. My wife got the mushroom omelette, which she described as decent, but would have preferred a woodier and more savory mushroom overtone. Overall, Winkel looks like a great alternative brunch spot, and if the prices get cheaper, I'll return for seconds. Food: 3 stars Price: 2 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Service: 4 stars read more

Winkel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I knew Winkel was going to be good but I was really blown away. We went on opening day and I could not tell they opened hours before we arrived. We were greeted immediately by our cheerful waiter and opted to sit outside. My only complaint is I wish there was more covering (i.e. umbrellas or an extended awning) in the outside area. The sun in the city can be so hot. Everything on the menu looked amazing but our waiter suggested the Deep Fried French Toast. It was SO decadent and delicious. It had a beautiful thin crispy crust and the bread even had strawberries in it. The french toast was surrounded by a pool of almond custard that was so light. It was topped with homemade whipped cream that (thankfully) didn't have any sugar in it. My fiance had the Parker House Roll Breakfast sandwich which should be in the running for the best breakfast sandwich in the city. I do not know how Chef Joncarl made that bacon but OMG was it amazing. Don't even get me started on the aioli and the cheese. They also have their own nitro brew coffee which is so smooth. Service was impeccable. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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In town for a work conference so I needed something walkable from the Lowe's hotel but far enough to avoid being seen by the other conference goers lol. I had seen this place a days ago but my boyfriend & i decided it was too far away from where we were trying to go. I came around 11:50/12noon when it was still quiet and the lunch rush hadn't hit. The servers were very nice & attentive. Seemed that there was a little more variety with the brunch portion of the menu but I definitely found what I was looking for with the Avocado & grilled vegetables sandwich. Although not listed (or at least I didn't see it) it came with a side salad and some potatoes. Everything WAS AMAZING!! The veggies on the sandwich were cooked to perfection and the cheddar cheese was a great addition. I don't know what kind of butter they used for the roll but it was banging. The potatoes were also amazing - crispy on the outside & fluffy in the inside. The salad was great as well- lightly dressed & they put pickles on the salad- which I was a huge fan of. Out of this world. Again- the food was amazing, the service was great. Would definitely come back! read more

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Winkel popped up on my radar after I saw all the rave reviews on Yelp. We swung by on a weekday morning for brunch and were pleasantly surprised to see plenty of open tables (recommend checking this place out on a weekday to avoid the weekend rush). The interior was spacious with an open, inviting ambiance and cute decor, definitely a great place for a classy brunch with friends. Service was super friendly! We decided to order the strawberry almond deep fried French toast and the great big breakfast. The French toast was so unique and the combination of flavors was perfection! I loved the taste of the almond custard with the almond slices, and the texture of the French toast was amazing, with the crunchy exterior and the soft interior. The great big breakfast provided a good savory counterpart, and included scrapple, bacon, and sausage. The sausage was my favorite part but the portion size of the dish wasn't as great and big as I would have hoped. Overall, a nice addition to the Philly brunch scene. Prices a little steep for my liking but reasonable for the quality of the dishes. I highly recommend the strawberry almond French toast! read more

Winkel - Strawberry Almond Deep Fried French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My girlfriend and I stopped in for Sunday brunch this past weekend and enjoyed the experience. The place was, predictably, doing pretty good business - it was a well-reviewed, new-ish restaurant in Center City on a Summer Sunday with temperatures in mid-70s. We waited for about 20 minutes, but that was what they told us to expect, and we were allowed to grab seats at a waiting bench and familiarize ourselves with the menu. The place is wonderfully spacious - not just in the "high ceilings creating the effect of space" way, but in terms of the floor plan, too. All of this to say, the wait was fine. My girlfriend ordered the Deep-fried Strawberry Almond Bread Pudding French Toast (what a mouthful of a name!), while I debated items like The Great Big Breakfast, Rabbit, White Bean, Chive Frittata, Shrimp & Dutch Grits, and Carbonnade (which sounded a bit on the heavy side for me since I was still in a breakfast state of mind). I wound up swerving on all of that and ordered a Smoked Sausage, Red Cabbage, Gouda Omelet and a table side of Jonathan's Grilled Bread. Neither one of us was 100% smitten with our orders, but that's hardly to say they were bad or we didn't enjoy them. My gf wished that there had been more of a strawberry compote/jam with the french toast (rather than just fresh sliced berries) and didn't necessarily think that the deep frying produced a better product than usual french toast technique. In spite of those two minor complaints, she liked her dish and finished it. My omelet came with a potato & onion hash, a basic Dutch salad, and toast with butter (they offer white, wheat, rye, or pumpernickel). The hash was killer, especially with some hot sauce and ketchup lightly added. It wasn't hard-fried or crisp, just billowy and flavorful. The salad was basically greens and a few cucumber slices in a typical northern-European vinegar base. It was extremely basic, but I liked having it there as a light, fresh element to counter the heavier fair like my omelet. Speaking of, the first bite or so of the omelet left me a bit unsure how I felt - I don't know if it was the gouda or something they included in the egg itself, but I didn't instantly love it. However, as I moved inward and started hitting cabbage and sausage pay-dirt it became hard not to savor hearty each bite. Lastly, I was glad we were able to get what I was told was the last order of Jonathan's Grilled Bread - I added it to the order late after seeing an order arrive at another table. It's a soft-dough, crusty exterior milk bread that came with nicely complimentary blueberry jam and butter. Given that I already had rye toast (pumpernickel next time!) it could have been a bad decision to tack it on, but the breads were so thoroughly different from each other and the Grilled Bread was so casually eatable that I had no regrets and made short work of it. The coffee was also excellent. I'm looking forward to opportunities to explore the menu a bit more and am glad it's located such an easy walk away from my apartment. read more

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First time in downtown Philadelphia and this is the go to spot! Food and service was amazing and worth the cost and trip! I had the crab cake eggs benedict. The whole experience was worth it. Check it out the next time your downtown! read more

Winkel - Crab Mustard Crisped Crabcake (Old Bay Hollandaise)! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Loved the pancake!! Blueberries melted into the pancakes. The crab cakes were also really good. read more

Winkel - Blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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New BYOB brunch spot that will make its way into my rotation! It's definitely busy, but the dining area is spacious and I only had to wait 5 min for July 4th brunch. Service was excellent and extremely friendly. Went with the strawberry almond deep fried french toast, which I would totally eat again. Crispy exterior, soft interior, and they use nutmeg and almond custard to give it a little bit of a unique character! Really delicious and would recommend if you're on a cheat day in your diet :P Can't wait to try other dishes on the menu! read more

Winkel - deep fried french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here right on the last day before they close till March with a couple of friends. The staff was friendly and the outdoor dining was reasonably distanced. The House Smoked Eggs Benedict was pretty decent. The eggs were poached well. According to the waiter the salmon is wet smoked , but it lacks the flavor to not be overpowered by the hollandaise sauce. The hollandaise sauce itself was way too buttery for me. The first thing you taste is butter assaulting yourself tastebuds and it drowns everything else out. Overall it wasn't a bad meal, a bit higher priced then what I would like for the flavors I got. It would have been better if they redid the hollandaise and giving salmon having more flavor. read more

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An interesting spoof for some tasty brunch! The space is larger than I thought it would be and it has both indoor and outdoor seating options. You are able to see the chefs at work if you opt for indoor seating and get to take it the decor. The food itself is very good - all fresh ingredients with some easily customizable options. The portion sizes are HUGE so come by hungry! The only issue with this place is that service is lacking. We didn't know who are server was and were largely ignored after we were seated without placing our orders in. Bottomless coffee was more like you get one cup and fingers crossed you can find a server to bring more over. It's unfortunate since the actual food is very tasty. read more

Wow. We knew this was a going to be a great place when we first heard about the opening. We are longtime friends and followers of Joncarl and Bob. On a personal note they are both the nicest guys and we are lucky to call them friends. On the business side they are the nicest guys and we are lucky to call them friends. Their establishments have proven over and over to be a warm welcoming place for all. You walk in and they both make you feel like a part of their extended family. Winkel is inviting and has a great relaxing atmosphere. Now the food. Beyond 5 stars. Promise you will not leave hungry but you will leave wanting to come back for more. Deep fried bread pudding French toast is crazy delicious. Pancakes etc yummy. Then the great big breakfast. Yes we tried it all and enjoyed every bite. Wait staff could not have been any nicer. Peter who was our waiter took great care of us like he knew us for years. He's a great addition to Winkel and will be great with all the customers. Seth and I wish everyone much success. read more

My wife and I had a phenomenal breakfast at Winkel this past 4th of July. This restaurant has some of the most creative and delicious breakfast dishes I have ever tried. To start we split a Housemade Cranberry/Milk Bread. This freshly baked bread was warm and heavenly soft with sweet cranberries baked in the bread. The bread was paired with a rich blackberry jam. For my main course I had the Rabbit, White Bean, Chive Frittata. This frittata was amazing! Fluffy airy eggs were filled with soft white beans and tender shredded rabbit and topped with creamy sour cream. The flavors were perfectly complimentary. Overall, this hidden gem is a must visit. read more

Winkel - Rabbit, White Bean, Chive Frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

OK. We went in because of the Yelp ratings. Staff was pleasant. Dining room and restaurant clean. The food presentation was really nice. But here's the rub. The pancakes were on the verge of burnt. The top one was OK but the two underneath were more burned on the underside so my wife was hesitant to send back having eaten some already. Well the deep-fried French toast sounded good, it was also a bit dark and extremely oily the inside. Not sure if this is related to our experience but the table to the left and to the right Both sent back their food. After going to the Reading terminal market, the worst impression I think you can have with a restaurant is "I wish we didn't eat there and wish we ate here instead!" Worth another try? Maybe. Just a bit disappointed. read more

Winkel - Deep-Fried Cranberry Almond Bread Pudding French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A fabulous and reasonable brunch spot, which is much needed in the area. They don't take reservations and is byob. The classic buttermilk pancakes were unbelievably tasty! I think it is a great place for a sweet breakfast! Coffee wasn't bad. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Cute brunch spot! The food was good but pretty normal. A few dishes were a little salty. We got there at 2:30 and there was no wait time. The service was quick. The bathrooms do not have a changing room which was very annoying. read more

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We came Saturday morning 10/8/22. It was busy. We waited about twenty minutes. Staff friendly and kept us updated. I had the brisket hash with sunny eggs. It was basically a watery beef stew that I didn't like. Concept excellent. Execution poor. Same for "Jonathan's bread of the day." It was a greasy fried lump. Not appealing at all. This is a nice place and the menu is adventurous and original but they missed the mark on this particular visit. read more

Winkel - "Jonathan's bread of the day." - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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10/5/19 Belgium Waffle with braised and fried chicken - waffle was crispy. The chicken was moist and tender. Scrapple gravy was just a good amount that didn't flood the waffle. A good combination of all the taste and texture. Was certainly full after eating this. Cremini mushroom omelette- the eggs were perfectly cooked. It was soft and fluffy. Prob the best eggs I've ever had. The combination of the mushroom was great. Mushroom was cooked well and didn't seem undercooked. The goat cheese isn't my thing since its too strong but this dish was great. Waited for about 10 minutes on Saturday morning. Offered coffe while we wait. Service was great. read more

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Solid brunch spot in the Gayborhood. Some outside seating and a bustling inside with a coffee shop on the side. They don't have chai sadly though. The brunch items were tasty. We got the heirloom tomato omelette and BLT. It started to rain when we sat outside, and they quickly moved us inside. I'll definitely be back! read more

Winkel - BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The service was good, the coffee was good, but the food didn't impress. I ordered a breakfast with brisket, eggs, and "chunky vegetables" and the entire bowl was filled with potatoes. I told them there were no vegetables and asked for a side salad, and was charged $7 for about a 1/2 cup of leafy greens. My partner ordered the "Big breakfast" which was not big at all, the scrambled eggs being about the size of 1 or 1.5 eggs, with a side of toast, a 1/4 cup of leafy greens, potatoes, and a strip of turkey bacon. The food is very expensive, but you can surmise they're cutting overhead cost by using lots of cheap potatoes in the savory breakfasts, and overcharging. It's frankly not okay to advertise vegetables in the dish, and serve potatoes instead /: I have a dietary restriction and expected vegetables, and couldn't eat what I ordered. Luckily my partner's dish was so small they could eat more of my potatoes! read more

Not sure if I ordered the wrong thing :0 but I think this was a pretty basic breakfast with nothing super impressive read more

Winkel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here with my boyfriend on a whim for breakfast on a Saturday morning. We had to wait about 15 minutes, but there was space for us to wait inside near the coffee area which was okay. We got a coffee while we waited so that helped as well. The man taking our reservation was very nice and friendly. Our waiter could possibly have been more attentive, but they were super busy the day we went. Food was decent, I got the eggs benedict. We also got a side of pancakes and they were delicious. I would definitely come back if it wasn't too hard to get seated! read more

Winkel - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brunch is a scam. Breakfast is whenever you wake up, regardless of the day. Lunch is your second meal. There is no such thing as "brunch", it's a marketing ploy to get you to spend $30 on alcohol and mediocre eggs. With all that being said, I must give it up to Winkel, which delivered an exceptional meal as well as impeccable service. Hands down, the best brunch experience I've ever had. I had a latte [$4] which was smooth and creamy. There were no extraneous notes of fruit or fairy dust, or other weird garbage I don't like. I don't know what brand of beans Winkel uses but I can definitely get behind it. And whoever was behind the espresso bar was a genius. No burnt espresso here. I chose to go a-la-a carte and had the Bacon and Blueberry Pancakes [$14]. Holy moly. The bacon and blueberries are worked into the batter. Thus, you get the perfect bite of pancake each time. The perfect symphony of salty and sweet/tart. The pancakes are the size of your face and come three to an order, slathered with butter, and maple syrup on the side. There was also a piece of crispy bacon on top. My kind of garnish! It looks like the pancakes are made to order, as we saw one of the chefs carrying a large mixing bowl. I'm gluttonous and ordered a side of scrapple [$5]. I also really just wanted to try scrapple since I've never had it before. I don't have a frame of reference for it but it tastes like a fried pork or sausage patty and I think I'm a fan. They give you two patties. I couldn't finish the whole portion so the waitress wrapped it up in some tin foil, which makes for some easy scrapple snacking later. My boyfriend had the Belgian Waffle with Fried Chicken and Scrapple Gravy [$15]. He was a fan. Just like my pancakes, the waffle was light and fluffy. The bill came to $45, two drinks, two entrees, and a side. Tip not included. Let's just say, I am throughly impressed and can't stop raving about these pancakes. ___________ Winkel opens at 9:00AM on the weekend so I was concerned when we didn't arrive until 10:30am that there was going to be a wait. We were sat right away, at a table in the middle of the room. Unlike in New York, there was plenty of space between tables. By the time we were half way through our meal, the restaurant did start to fill up, but it didn't seem unbearable. There's also seating outside, but it's 100 degrees. Plus the decor of the restaurant is cute, so you don't want to miss that and the open kitchen.. read more

Winkel - Bacon & Blackberry Pancakes [$14], Scrapple [$5], Belgian Waffle w/ Braised & Fried Chicken [$15] - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Best brunch I've had in a while! Highly recommend if you're in Philly! We got there earlyish and didn't have to wait for a seat but it filled up afterwards. Great coffee and I got the pear & Brie omelette which was great. The potatoes on the other hand were game changing. read more

Winkel - Brown Sugar Bacon, Cheddar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Hands down one of the best brunch spots I've been to so far in Philly. When walking in it almost has a leasing office layout, but the main dining area has a really nice ambiance. You can see the kitchen and everyone making the food which is always a nice touch. All of the staff here is also super nice so that's a huge plus. For those wondering, the wait here at noon on a Saturday was about 25 mins (worth it). Food wise we got the crab cake Benedict and the chicken n waffles. Both were really well made and the portion sizes were pretty generous. I would go as far to say that these are definitely the best chicken and waffles around. The chicken meat is insanely juicy cause it's braised and then fried. read more

Winkel - Waffle w/ Chicken braised & fried, scrapple gravy, maple syrup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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What a great brunch! Everyone was super friendly and efficient. Attentive to food allergies. We got a table quickly. The decor is nice. The food was fantastic. The crab cake Benedict was absolutely delicious. Add to it that we could BYOB to make our own mimosas? Fab! read more

10/10 love the food and the staff is very nice! We come here atleast once a week. Highly recommend