Walnut Street Cafe

"One of the few Philly spots that serve brunch-style entrées at breakfast time, diners here can enjoy brioche French toast, shakshuka, breakfast wraps and more from 8 am to 11 am on weekdays. Whether for meal or a simple chocolate croissant and latte, Walnut Street Cafe is ideal for whatever level of breakfast one desires." - Ernest Owens, Kae Lani Palmisano

"Walnut Street Cafe is an all-day cafe right near 30th Street Station that has floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides–we wouldn’t blame you for mistaking it for a home you saw on Pinterest. After a long day and a ride on the Acela, head here for the steak frites or burger dripping with porcini truffle aioli. They also have good Happy Hour snacks, like caramel popcorn, red beet hummus, and sour cream chips and dip from 4-6pm on Wednesday through Saturday. If you want something a little more substantial, try the meatballs or salmon tartare with avocado and sesame." - Candis R. McLean

"Right beside the AKA University City hotel, this swanky café/bar/restaurant is known for its bountiful brunches and buzzy happy hours. With its bright interior design and decor, one doesn’t have to substitute dining with style for staycationing." - Ernest Owens

"The brioche French toast at Walnut Street Cafe is show-stopping entrée that’s buttery and poured flavored with Pennsylvania maple syrup with the choice to add a bourbon peach cheesecake topping to amplify the flavor." - George Banks-Weston

"Luxurious decor and delightful contemporary American fare are what diners adore about Walnut Street Cafe. Its weekend brunch leans into this vibe with a cocktail menu including modern takes on classics like the Cafe Cadiz (its rendition of an espresso martini made with vodka, sherry, and cream), as well as a rum punch mixed with seasonal fruit." - George Banks-Weston