Champ's Diner

loved this place as a kid.. Went today & was not happy at all. Ordered simple grits & salmon cakes. Grits taste like something is added to it & does not taste like plain grits & too loose. Salmon cakes were breaded & fried but inside texture wasn’t the best. & it took the flavor away. The breading was not tasteful. Highly disappointed. I didn’t even want to return the food..

Just so everyone knows, this is a takeout place. I didn't know until I came to pick up the food which I was going to take out anyway. The food was amazing! We had the mex omelette, berry French toast, and breakfast wrap. All were very good 😋

Doesn't live up to the hype, probably because they're pickup only now. I ordered the red velvet pancakes and turkey sausage breakfast burrito for pickup, and it was fulfilled 30 minutes before I had scheduled it. When I was able to pick up my order, everything was soggy and cold. The red velvet pancakes were especially disappointing because all of the whipped cream (what little they had topped it with) had melted. The burrito was soggy, as well, and half of the guacamole was brown, so I doubt it was fresh. The burrito is definitely small considering they supposedly use 4 eggs to make it.

A lot of sweets for me but I love the welcome I get when I walk in in the morning. I like the cook too but I do t know his name. I look forward to going for the meeting just because it makes my day ☺️

I passed this place several times but this time I wanted to stop in because the sandwich in the window looks so tasty that I had to try. So I went in and spoke with the customer service representative And she took my order. 1 scramble egg, some good old pork bacon on white bread with one slice of cheese and the cook made that with a lot of love cuz it was one sandwich. I highly recommend this place and should try them to . You'll come back for more thank you

They dont prep ya food how you ask. i asked for well dome homefries it look like it was on. The grill for 2 secs. Dont come here Asians shouldnt be cooking American breakfast anyway. Definitely wont be back.

This is the perfect example of what constitutes a five star restaurant. The place is humble and far from glamorous, but the ENTIRE staff is extremely friendly, the food is reasonably priced, and it is phenomenal. My wife got the crab Benedict which was delicious, and I got the chicken and waffles. I think I did go overboard by getting the banana, strawberry, whipped cream waffles with the chicken, which essentially made it two separate meals. Next time I'll keep it simple. Another testament to this place is the older woman next to us who told us she goes every day. I can't blame her.

Ordered through Uber Eats since we are still in the stay-at-home order and was my first time trying the place. Food was really good! I sometimes prefer diners for breakfast food because I feel you usually get good food for a good value/price, and this is true of Champ's. We ordered a Breakfast Burrito (turkey sausage inside) with a side of home fries and a Meat Lover's Omelette platter which came with home fries...It was tasty and very filling! Maybe once everything is over and things get back to normal we can sit down there to eat. Either way, I definitely recommend checking them out and supporting our local restaurants like this one.

i was so hungry and excited to eat my lox benedict and this is what i saw when i got home... im sure it didn't look like this when it was first given to me but ive ordered lox benedict many times to go and it always travels well. the egg is also not poached correctly at all as you can see its very much cooked and not runny. i'm just disappointed and annoyed i spent $15 on this lol

I've been a loyal customer of Champs Diner for years, and for good reason! Their customer service is consistently great, and their takeout breakfast never disappoints. No matter what I try elsewhere, I always find myself wishing I had just gone to Champs instead--nothing in the area compares. Their fruit punch is also a standout--it's always a hit and pairs perfectly with everything If you're looking for a dependable breakfast spot with top-notch service, Champs Diner is hands down the best choice.

i've been going here for a decade! i'm not as close anymore to stop by, but fortunately they deliver to my location. soooo good for breakfast and lunch, the dankwhiches are amazing (sausage over bacon). they always follow anything you ask for. highly recommend

Food was 10/10. Owners were super friendly. Highly recommend. I like how you can see the kitchen area too.

had to eat here for 2 weeks for a job i was on and have 0 complaints. cheap, quick, nice people, great tasting food. 5 star breakfast joint

Champ's diner is undefeated in the breakfast/brunch game. I love the red velvet pancakes. There are four red delicious pancakes stacked on top of each other and topped with whipped cream and berries. Nice crunch of the chocolate provided a nice contrast to the fluffiness of the pancakes Next up, chicken and waffles. The chicken is battered and fried, it comes with a nice sweet sauce to offset the savory ness of the fried chicken. The waffles can be topped with sweet syrup and savory melty butter. The perfect sweet and savory start to my day. The servers here are super nice and seem excited to be at work. A rarity. The wait can be a bit long on Friday and weekend mornings but it is always worth the wait

Bad service I ordered the red velvet pancakes and turkey sausage breakfast burrito for pickup, and it was fulfilled 30 minutes before I had scheduled it. When I was able to pick up my order, everything was soggy and cold. The red velvet pancakes were especially disappointing because all of the whipped cream had melted.

This was a nice little breakfast joint smack-dab in Temple's campus. As you'd expect, a lot of the patrons there were students, but there were a few people who looked to be outside that demographic. I could tell the employees were students, which was cool. They were friendly and I have no complaints about our service. I had the Oreo waffle and it was delicious. I don't think it really needs to be added to in any way when you look at the toppings already there. I also had a side of turkey sausages. It was extra money, but the quantity struck me as reasonable for price paid. I would return here again. The prices seems to be slightly below Sabrina's but, to me, on par with their quality.

This is like 4th time ordering food from Champ's. I often recommend to my friends/family in the area. Everything I've had has been a banger. You can't go wrong! This is my first time ordering the salmon cakes and they were filled with so much flavor-- the spice caught me off guard, but I liked it! It comes with a sauce that I didn't care for too much, but it did help balance out the spice. so that's what matters. Overall, delicious brunch.

This place is BUSY. I called in an order for a breakfast burrito (turkey sausage, no cheese; $10) right when they opened at 7, and by the time I got there a few minutes later there were easily 10 people inside waiting for their orders also. It took about 15 minutes for my food to come out, which kind of blows my mind but that level of local support is great to see! PROS: lots of turkey sausage, the salsa and guacamole are good. CONS: It's supposed to come with 4 eggs, but clearly based on the size and other ingredients that isn't true. It's a little greasier than I would have liked.

Perfect spot for a Sunday breakfast. They really standout with their pancakes and waffles.

Champs used to be a great diner. It was one of those places that made you feel like you were living in the city and can still get a home cooked meal around like-minded people. Sadly the food hasn't changed but the atmosphere has period pain no longer have sit down and it feels more like a hybrid of a Chinese takeout, this means that you can no longer come in and sit down at a table, enjoying food directly from the kitchen, but instead you have to take it home, which results him food, quality being hit or miss, depending on how long it takes you to get to your destination. I wish they would go back to a sit down model and return it to its former glory.

I'd been eyeing Champ's delivery menu for weeks (primarily for the dankwiches), but when I finally ordered today I was craving a breakfast burrito and tater tots. Burrito was AWESOME - tons of cheese, some veggies, and the turkey sausage was great (they have like 9 options for meat to include). Tots were also great! Huge portions. Decent prices. I can see why Champ's has such a loyal following - and I'll be ordering again, gotta try a dankwich!

Probably one of my favorite places to eat on Temple's campus! I love brunch there but it can get crowded and there might be a bit of a wait. The wait is worth it though! I usually always get the chicken and waffles but the chicken sandwich is also really good. My friends usually get other things like omelets or benedicts which also look really good! Never hear a complaint from them either.

Found this restaurant on TikTok while searchhing for the best breakfast in Philly and let me tell you it did not disappoint! Everything's they made was delicious DEFINITELY going back there to try their other dishes !

Our office order from here when we want breakfast type of food for lunch! They have yet to disappoint us :) They're very friendly & fast! Even though they're always busy, our phone order is always ready in 20 mins which is a huge plus! Food is delicious. Have you ever had chicken waffle benedict? Me neither! UNTIL HERE. Sooo good!! Must eat fresh tho. Obviously the hollandaise sauce will make the waffle soggy overtime. I also enjoy their plain chicken and waffle. The doctors at our office seems to enjoy the dankwiches a lot. Filling, tasty, easy to eat. Customer service is 5/5. They always help me carry everything to my car parked outside. I'm a little girl picking up food for 8 people lol. I'd recommend this joint to everyone!

Great lil spot for an unexpected variety of breakfast options. The fried chicken is super-tasty. Whatever they use for breading takes it to a whole new level. That paired with the dipping sauce is I've been twice in one week, which says a lot. The chicken and waffles or the chicken & waffles bennies is a must try. I am looking forward to trying the shrimp and grits (they look delicious).

Stopped by for a quick bite to eat looking to just savor my hunger, but boy I was taken back. I ordered the chicken wrap with fries and what seemed to be a quick easy meal to go, turned into quite the adventure!! To my surprise, the fries and wrap were absolutely PHENOMENAL. Fries, perfect crisp and moist inside. Huge helping of fries, which tells me this place does not hold back on portions. This stays true for my wrap. This wrap was beautifully rolled and literally stuffed with lettuce, chicken, and AVOCADO. SO MUCH AVOCADOOOOO I'm a huge huge fan of avocado (who isn't), and I've never seen such a place that gives you practically the whole fruit. (is avocado a fruit? TBD) Other places charge you extra and give you a ridiculous small amount, like maybe a few slices. This place plops chunks and chunks and wraps it nicely with chicken, lettuce and veggies, it's mouthwatering. For the price, it was quite worth it and how convenient it's near a college campus to cater to our very small wallets but big appetites :) 5 STARS, I LOVE THIS PLACE

Champs is goated for one of the best breakfast spots in Philly. Everything is always fresh and hot. The best beef bacon hands down.

I pride myself on being a brunch connoisseur, but I marvel how long it took me to find this place. I've tried most of the top brunch places in Center City area but had never come across Champ's. I give all the credit to my fiancé for tipping me off. It was well worth the Uber up Broad street to Temple campus area. We originally tried hitting this place up on a Saturday at prime brunch time which was a big mistake. We saw lines out the door and quickly turned around. The next time we strategized and made it in on a weekday morning for brunch and were rewarded with much better luck and seated right away. We ordered 2 of the most popular brunch items: the chicken and waffle, and red velvet pancakes. Just the memory of those 2 dishes is enough to make me salivate. The chicken didn't come as the usual fried chicken wings I'm used to, but was more of a chicken katsu/chicken fried chicken which I absolutely loved. It came with a sweet and sour dipping sauce on the side which was perfectly complementary. The red velvet pancakes were probably some of the best pancakes I've ever had, perfect consistency with lightness and fluffiness and packed with flavor. Best of all, the prices were totally affordable! I'm already planning my next excursion to Champ's! Temple students are lucky to have such an amazing brunch option nearby.

Great service, fun staff, neighborhood friendly environment, good food and good prices. Just an all around authentic place where you feel welcome and comfortable. Only drawbacks is it's small so it can be packed and long waits. But it's worth it. Better than the other breakfast/brunch options close by.

Love how welcomed you feel here ! The staff is very hard working and the manager/owner is amazing host. Food is delicious. One of the best reasonable diner in Philadelphia. It was my first visit to Philadelphia from New York with my friends and we all loved this place soo much. Will definitely come here again !!!!!!

Best chicken and waffles on the block and maybe in all of Philly. Within walking distance of Temple U! I'm here or picking up at least once a week!

Very happy with our order from Champ's today! The chicken & waffles is always a classic, the chicken was perfectly juicy and tender and the sweet sriracha sauce that comes with it is straight fire!!! The blueberry pancakes were huge & fluffy. Portions are huge and make for great leftovers!

First, I have to say the service is AMAZING! Zommy and Abby took exceptional care of us! The food was also rather amazing! We tried everything from sweet to savory and loved it all! The portions were huge. The ingredients used in Mexi and Cali omelets tasted fresh and delicious. The triple berry French toast was as yummy as it was beautiful! The chicken wrap was so good; particularly the crispy & juicy chicken and the fries were crispy! I created my own meal with chipped beef over a waffle and fried eggs over cheesy grits. Though it was expensive to do so, it was well worth it!

I simply love this place. Went this afternoon at 2pm and this is the hack because they close at 3pm so you should go around closing time so that you don't have to wait for a table. It is generally quiet occupied. I love the concept of the food and restaurant. The ambience was very comfortable but the sitting was bit congested because of small space. I was sitting right next to the kitchen walk in area and everything coming out of that area looked delicious. I just wanted to take pictures of everything but it was a lot to ask so I resisted myself. I ordered a cali omelet and la colombe coffee. The omelet comes with an avocado in it, toast and home fries. The fries are not actual french fries but its kind of mashed hash brows but it tastes good. You also get some sautéd veggies with it. The coffee was refreshing and you get free refills which is included in the price of $3. I might go here everyday for a brunch or breakfast. They have vegetarian options too but I am not sure about vegan. A must must go place. Cheers

It's really busy during the wkend and can be a long wait. I was lucky my wait was only 10mins. The place is packed with 90% students so I felt kinda old being there lol. The host and servers are young and most likely students as well. I was impressed to see how well managed it was considering how busy it was and to see how young the staff was. The staff was polite, friendly, and very efficient. The food is affordable and they're not stingy with the amount. I ordered bacon, sausage, cheese eggs, home fries, and a side of french toast. Everything was delicious. The pink lemonade has free refills.

I've been here numerous times since moving back to North Philly.. there's always a line but it moves quickly and well worth the wait! The food is delicious and the customer service is fantastic!!

The food is very overpriced for what you receive. I order a Solomon steak egg omelet and salmon cake egg omelet. Both platters were awful. The home fries had more onions and pepper than potatoes. The omelet was probably made with just two eggs. The other egg platter was just two over easy eggs. This was a total waste of money.

I order breakfast from heat a lot via Uber eats, each and every time I stated make my food well done it's NEVER made they way I ask, I'm all about giving chances but the cook does not LISTEN, what a turn off

tldr; don't come here - angry waitress and mediocre food There were so many things that were wrong about this "establishment." Where do I even begin? The only thing worse than the food was the waitress' attitude. I ordered red velvet pancakes without whipped cream, but when my order came, it was spilling over with whipped cream. When I politely pointed out that I had ordered my pancakes without whipped cream, the waitress abruptly retorted, "No, you said no icing." When I looked at her in confusion because I didn't even know that the pancakes came with icing, she grabbed the plate from me and angrily said, "Fine, I'll scrape it off." Every single one of my friends told me that they had heard me say "no whipped cream." When the waitress came back, she slammed(!!!) a plate of soggy pancakes on the table. She had completely scraped off not only the whipped cream but also the powdered sugar and most of the strawberries. When I asked her if I could have icing (as they call it here) on the side, she said, "you mean custard?" Gaslighting much? A different and very lovely waiter heard and brought it over for us. For the remainder of our meal, the waitress never came back to our table! She didn't even come to give us the check. We had to flag her down, and then another waitress brought our check. The waiter who brought the icing/custard came at the end of our brunch to apologize for the other waitress' behavior. However, the original waitress never came back to make amends for her behavior. My dog who failed obedience school has better manners than that waitress. Now onto the food - the pancakes were overly saturated with syrup and falling apart by the time they finally got back to me. One bite was enough to give me diabetes. I couldn't even finish them, and red velvet pancakes are my favorite. The worst part is that my friends are the kindest human beings on the planet. We still tipped 18%, which is a step down from our usual 20%. A huge thank you to the waiter who took over our table.

It's always an amazing feeling to be greeted with a genuine smile. Stopped in while i was in the neighborhood, there are so many breakfast spots in this vicinity but I'm so glad i chose Champs. Already knew what i wanted, but it's hard to find well cooked grits in Philly, period, so i was a bit hesitant. Champs did not disappoint. Grits were on point! Turkey sausage omelet.. on point! Half and half (sweet tea/lemonade) ,perfect amount of sugar and ice. Total came to $12

Champ's diner reminds me of comfort food that you crave on a Tuesday summer afternoon. Abby and Zummy my server were AWESOME!This is probably one of the rarest severs who I have seen who actually enjoy their job. The diner is small with chalk writing so it gives off a casual vibe. I order the chicken and waffle and it was GREAT! The portion size was extremely filling! The chicken was seasoned extremely well like your mom was in the kitchen cooking for you! There was a Sweet chili sauce for the chicken which went well. The chef for this particular dish did fantastic. I also tried from my friends the eggs which were good, sweet potatoes fries which are a Staple for me and they were great. I would 100% be visiting again! If you go ask for Abby and zummy !

Ordered French toast platter with eggs and turkey sausage . Everything was cooked to perfection. They even gave me a free cup of fruit . Definitely will be ordering again

A little on the pricey side, especially for the neighborhood but the food is wonderful!! I wish they would ass more to the waffles, they're almost 10 bucks just because they come with topping doesn't mean y'all can't add a side to it. Paid almost 3 extra for bacon and another 3 for eggs, seems like I'm being milked. At least the food is worth it

Nice neighborhood spot on Temple's campus. We went for breakfast and it's a pretty traditional menu. I had pancakes, pork sausage, and scrambled eggs. The portion was enough but not too much. Im pretty picky about pancakes and sausage and both were perfect in my opinion. The coffee was also good. Not gourmet but pretty good. Theres nothing worst than a breakfast joint with bad coffee. My boyfriend had an omelet and home fries. His platter was huge! We took half home for a whole other meal. They come to your table with a square device to run your credit card which is pretty cool. The servers were very friendly and accommodating. There is meter parking on Cecil B. Moore thats free on weekends. Side streets you typically have to pay Saturdays too. Overall it was a great experience. I will definitely be returning.

Dining in at champs is always a pleasure! You are cheerfully greeted by the staff as soon as you enter, every single time. Sometimes the wait times are a bit lengthy because it's so packed and popular, but they're really swift with the turnover time. The food is always made fresh and tastes great and the dish sizes will definitely fill you up! The chicken and waffles are a hit as well as the triple berry waffles. Another favorite of mine is the fish and grits. Made to a savory perfection every time! Great neighborhood diner and very diverse. College students, residents of the community and even visitors dine here. By the way shout out to my favorite server, Abi she's the best!!

Cute little diner near Temple. Simple, tasty breakfast food in a chill atmosphere, perfect for grabbing a late breakfast after a night of drinking - especially when you don't feel like going to a busy and overpriced brunch place farther south. I got the western omelette with cheese and a side of pork roll. It came with hash browns and toast, so it was a lot of food for around ten bucks! It was all delicious, but the pork roll wasn't as good as you can get in a diner in Jersey. All in all, it was a good meal. Come here when you want a no-frills diner experience with big portions and reasonable prices.

Came here after a long night and it defiantly hit the spot! staff is super friendly and the interior is pretty cool to view as well. Food was amazing and the price was more than reasonable for the jumbo portions. I couldn't have spent $12 any other way to fill myself with so much breakfast food anywhere else on campus. Would definitely come back and would recommend people to come by and try it out!

This is a college area so I expected the meal to be decently priced and it was. I stopped in for breakfast on a Wednesday morning. It's a real cute trendy spot. The waiters were super! I had Big L and no that's not his name but we chit chatted and that's his nick name now! Haha Super funny and very attentive. I ordered the French toast which was topped with strawberries and whipped cream, turkey bacon, and cheesed eggs. All for 8.00 can't beat that. Also had a glass of orange juice. I would recommend this spot for meeting, brunch alone, hanging with friends, pretty much anything because the volume was low and it was not very crowded. Slightly small portion but worth it.

I want so bad to give Champ's 5 stars.... but the wait is just SO. LONG. The restaurant itself is tiny, crowded, and loud. The servers are super sweet and make you laugh but after waiting 1 1/2 hours I honestly just want to get my order in and eat. The food though... the food at Champs is like a staple for Temple. On Sunday morning after a long intoxicated night the only thing that gets me through the days is breakfast at Champs. The omelettes are huge and you can get cheese on everything. The homefry portions are just as large as the omelettes and when you scramble them together it creates a delicious combo.

If you're ever near Temple University, you have to visit here for breakfast or brunch. In fact, if you're in Philly it would be worth a SEPTA ride. Friendly, fast service. Delicious food. Nice, clean atmosphere. I had the chicken and waffles (excellent!) and the chorizo Benedict (amazing hollandaise - one of the best!). I'd definitely go back. They'll take plastic if you spend $15 or more - otherwise, cash only (ATM inside).

I just love their food and costumer serve my family and been coming here for years. Their shrimp and grits are amazing.

Visiting Temple University with my family and we came across this cool breakfast dinner. It's conveniently located in down town Philly with lots of parking meters near by. I was impressed with their outstanding customer service. Seemed like everyone were trained to be super friendly. I was alone with three kids so they went out of their way to make us feel very comfortable. Food was the bomb! It came to our table very fast and the quality was good. We were happy with our experience here. I will definitely come back again.

Best breakfast, it's worth the price and wait. The food is so well seasoned and delicious every time, no matter how busy the restaurant is!

Great food for a great price! We went on a Saturday at noon and waited 15 minutes for a table. The seating is pretty limited but you can also do takeout. The menu has the breakfast/brunch essentials and some sandwiches and salads. I got the chicken waffles since everyone was raving about it and I really liked it! The chicken is breaded and you get two pretty big pieces with a warm, fluffy waffle. It was a good amount of food since I had a few bites of waffle leftover too. Really yummy!

This is my go to breakfast spot!!! I'm never disappointed with the food here. But when I get delivery some how I'm always missing my coffee and I LOVE their coffee. Idk what it is about it but I love it. If I had to pick my favorite thing here it would be the shrimp and grits

I worked at a down-home, hole-in-the-wall diner for 5 years as my first job in high school, and would consider myself a diner gal through and through. I could eat breakfast every meal of every day, and I absolutely adore the little joints that serve it up right. So when I moved to TempleTown, finding one near me was a pretty big priority. Unfortunately, I couldn't find one that really scratched that breakfast itch for months until Champ's (previously Champ's Corner, now Champ's Diner) announced its grand re-opening around January 2015. Service was definitely a little rough at first (I wandered in for the first time toxic and hungover on New Year's Day, and every table was full with only 2 waitresses working the floor) but they've been really successful at adjusting since then. Now, I go there at least 3-4 times a week for two eggs over easy, and some crispy home fries for only $5. It's delish, it's quick, and it's a nice little spot to sit and write a journal entry or daydream away and stare out the big windows overlooking Cecil B. The servers are adorable, sweet, and even remembered my order and how I take my coffee after only two visits. In my opinion, Champ's is totally worth the short, two-block walk past Owl Breakfast on 15th for friendlier service, better food, fresher coffee, and a cozier ambiance.

This is the go to spot to get breakfast from. They do have more than just breakfast items. They're really nice and attentive making sure the customer is happy. It's nice to know whatever I ordered it will be good.