Honey's Sit-n-Eat

When I think about my favorite places to eat breakfast, the same factors play into a great spot to eat.   On weekdays, from 8-10am, $5 will get you coffee, toast or a corn muffin, two eggs, and potato latke.  I've only been to Honey's for breakfast, but the lunch menu looks excellent as well.  Honey's has a great regular menu, and also has a large offering of revolving specials.

Honeys has probably the best service out of any place I go to in the city.  The servers share tips, so they all pitch in to serve all of the tables.  You'd be hard pressed to find an empty coffee cup in the whole place.  Everyone who works at Honey's is pleasant; it's a great place to start your day.

If you head to Honey's on the weekend, be prepared to wait for a table.  On nicer days, you can sit outside, which is great.  Honey's also provides coffee for you while you wait, which is a trend I wish would catch on at brunch spots where you're guaranteed to wait a while for a table.  I've been to Honey's many times, and I'm going to keep going back for many mornings to come.

Essentials:

800 N 4th St

Phone: 215-925-1150

Avg Ent: 8-13

Cash Only: Yes (ATM on site)

Reservations: No

BYOB: No

Carman's Country Kitchen

I really like brunch, and I'm into trying out new places, trying to find where I want to regularly eat breakfast.  Simply put, Carmen's is at the top of the breakfast game, possibly the best place in the whole city.  The menu offers four choices that change daily.  Each is $12, a side of meat is $2 extra.

I had the scallops with eggs, toast and potatoes.  I really like seafood, but I'm not a scallop lover.  These were the best scallops I've ever had.  My housemate and brunch partner Jonny had a lima bean omelet that looked delicious.  Despite having a limited menu, most people, including vegetarians, shouldn't have a hard time finding something they want.  

The service is unbeatable. Carmen's is a tiny little place, there are about five tables, and then a small bar.  Reservations are required.

Carmen's will become a regular stop for me.  It's one of, if not the, best breakfast places in the whole city.  Do yourself a favor and wake up early, make a reservation, and head over and see what Carmen is serving up today.

Essentials:

1301 S 11h St (11th and Wharton)

Phone: 215-339-9613

Avg Ent:12-14

Reservations: Required

BYOB: No way.