Renata's Kitchen

"Located at the 40th Street trolley portal, Renata’s Kitchen on Baltimore Avenue is a West Philly go-to. The restaurant starts serving at 10 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, offering a mix of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and American breakfast dishes like shakshuka, omelets, and avocado toast." - Ernest Owens, Kae Lani Palmisano

"All-day spots require a lot of upkeep: consistent service no matter the hour, and food people want to eat no matter the meal. Renata’s Kitchen in University City has both. It’s open in the mornings when students, local families, and doctors come in with a mission for the spinach omelet and falafel wrap to get them through the day.  On the weekends, it’s slower paced, and ideal for peppery shakshuka and comforting lentil soups. From the smoky merguez topped with Moroccan salsa to the  slow-braised lamb shoulder in a barberry jus, the food has flair whenever you’re there. " - alison kessler, candis mclean

"All-day spots require a lot of upkeep: consistent service no matter the hour, and food people want to eat no matter the meal. Renata’s Kitchen in University City has both. It’s open in the mornings when students, local families, and doctors come in with a mission for the spinach omelet and falafel wrap to get them through the day.  On the weekends, it’s slower paced, and ideal for peppery shakshuka and comforting lentil soups. From the smoky merguez topped with Moroccan salsa to the  slow-braised lamb shoulder in a barberry jus, the food has flair whenever you’re there. " - alison kessler, candis mclean

"All-day spots require a lot of upkeep: consistent service no matter the hour, and food people want to eat no matter the meal. Renata’s Kitchen in University City has both. It’s open in the mornings when students, local families, and doctors come in with a mission for the spinach omelet and falafel wrap to get them through the day.  On the weekends, it’s slower paced, and ideal for peppery shakshuka and comforting lentil soups. From the smoky merguez topped with Moroccan salsa to the  slow-braised lamb shoulder in a barberry jus, the food has flair whenever you’re there." - Candis R. McLean

"At this brunch hotspot in University City, expect pancakes that are light and airy with the sweetest toppings. Their zesty lemon poppy pancakes (topped with lemon-poppy infused ricotta and lemon glaze) is bold and unforgettable dish." - George Banks-Weston