Flaky, cheesy danishes, rich breakfast sandwiches, and cakes


























444 N 3rd St Lobby, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Get directions
$10–20
"If you randomly ran into Beyoncé, got your crush’s number, and had a cookie, brownie, or breakfast sammie from Darnel’s in Northern Liberties in one day, the highlight would be the food. Our favorite is the breakfast sandwich, though. It has basic egg and cheese (we get it on a biscuit instead of a brioche bun), but it's the creamy blend of gruyere, cheddar, and parmesan that would make us sit in traffic for hours just to grab one. It’s not ginormous, so a ravenously hungry person might be better off ordering two. But if you do plan on running into Bey, we wouldn’t advise it. video credit: CANDIS R. MCLEAN photo credit: CANDIS R. MCLEAN photo credit: Nicole Guglielmo photo credit: CANDIS R. MCLEAN Pause Unmute" - Candis R. McLean

"Founded by Kyle Cuffie-Scott and Joe Loupe, this Northern Liberties bakery sells oversized brownies and serves breakfast and lunch favorites like buttery biscuits and baked mac and cheese, while centering a mission to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and support organizations fighting the virus." - Ernest Owens
"If you randomly ran into Beyoncé, got your crush’s number, and had the breakfast sammie from Darnel’s in Northern Liberties in one day, the highlight would be the sandwich. It may seem like a basic egg and cheese (we get it on a biscuit instead of a brioche bun), but it's the creamy blend of gruyere, cheddar, and parmesan that would make us sit in traffic for hours just to grab one. It’s not ginormous, so a ravenously hungry person might be better off ordering two. But if you do plan on running into Bey, we wouldn’t advise it." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"The dessert menu at Darnel’s Cakes features a spin on bread pudding made with sweet potatoes and salted caramel. Check out its website to find out when they’ll be at the Lansdale Farmers Market or East Falls Farmers Market, so you can stop by their stand." - George Banks-Weston

"The breakfast sandwich at Darnel’s Cakes is all the rave in Northern Liberties and beyond with its flaky buttery biscuit, savory eggs and bacon — and inclusion of a creamy 3-cheese blend (gruyere, cheddar, and parmesan) that masterfully enhances the flavor profile on this exceptional dish." - George Banks-Weston
