This has hands-down become my fav brunch spots in the city... the food is so fresh, consistent and delicious. The service is usually pretty great and the portions are beyond healthy. It's worth the wait and you def get what you pay for! The bacon is amazing. Two negatives: no reservations and they will not seat you until your whole party is present. Only reason I cannot give this place 5 stars is my last experience here was a bit disappointing this past Saturday... Our server was miserable. She just was not friendly or helpful at all. I wish I remembered her name... oh wait, she didn't even introduce herself. We waited quite a bit for her to come by after we were seated. She came over and asked us what we wanted to drink and we told her we were ready to order too. She told us no just drinks (there are 4 of us... you should be able to remember 4 things). We asked for waters for the table, one latte and one juice. The water took forever but the girls got their drinks rather quickly. After she went and got her pad to write down the food order, we never saw her again. When taking our order and asking her questions about getting our eggs fried in a dish rather than scrambled she didn't even say anything, had this nasty face, and shook her head no. We watched her at her other tables and she seemed fine but she just appeared to dislike us and couldn't hold it in. Our food was great though but we had to ask the busser for our check. I almost felt like writing on her check - sorry to inconvenience you by sitting at your table. Wish I had.
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M. C.
Have been here a handful of times and the food is consistent and good. They serve La Colombe coffee which is great. Great eggs benedict and omelettes. My fellow diners have eaten the kitchen sink and stuffed french toast. Waitstaff has always been pleasant and attentive. Restaurant has a nice vibe but is a little frenzied. Interior was spotless but a little tight and cramped.
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Elizabeth M.
I loved green eggs. I would recommend this place to my friends all the time. I thought their food was great, the service was pleasant and the atmosphere was amazing. Until, I went for brunch with my boyfriend. He ordered the buffalo chicken mac and cheese and i decided to venture away from my usual eggs benedict or french toast for the specialty caprese frittata. It was a beautiful presentation, but when i tried it, it was just not good. Nothing was wrong with the ingredients, I just didnt care for the dish. After attempting to get someones attention, I told our server that I didn't like the dish and if it would be possible to order another item. He asked me what I wanted and I ordered the veggie benedict. I thought it was strange that he did not remove the plate of frittata on the table when I had told him I didnt like it, but just thought it was a serving mistake. I flagged down someone else and asked them to take it since I was expecting another dish. The veggie benedict was great and I asked for the check. When the check arrived, I noticed the frittata was still on the bill. Since no one came around again, I flagged down someone who appeared to be the manager and informed him that I had sent back the frittata. He said he would be right back. When he came back, he informed me that because they had made the frittata I had to pay for it. I paused for a moment in shock, then proceeded to argue with the person. So I took one bite of this frittata, didn't like it, informed the server, ordered another item, and I'm expected to pay for both! I've never heard of any restaurant doing this. He proceeded to tell me that this is their policy, not everyone has the same taste, as long as the dish is prepared properly the guest is expected to pay for the item. Despite the absurdity of this policy, my next question to him was if this is such an odd policy, why was I not informed by the server when I told him I did not like the frittata and wanted to order something else, why didnt he tell me that I would have to pay for the frittata and the other dish I ordered. He repeated, it is our policy. I have never heard of any policy at any restaurant, and it's ridiculous that the server did not inform us of this ridiculous policy. Because of this lack of customer service and the policy to cheat the guest out of money, I will never be returning to Green Eggs. I have discovered this has happened to several other friends of mine, and Green Eggs is quickly loosing customers with this policy in place.
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Sophia S.
holy hoo ha this place has some brunch! As a former northern liberties resident, I often make the treck back for honeys. I tried going on a recent holiday weekend, thinking no one else would be there on this monday. Wrong. There was a 2 hour wait. So I thought I would try this place that hadn't opened yet when I still lived there. While normally I am a savory brunch kinda gal, watching the waffles, pancakes, and french toasts go by made me a convert to the sweet side. Everyone was pleased--people ordered a mixed skillet of deliciousness (literally a skillet with potatoes, biscuits, gravy, sausage, god knows what else) and raved about the giant burrito. The red velvet pancakes were pure art (some creamy frosting sauce awesomness oozing from between each pancake) and one of the specials was thin mint french toast. I can't wait to come back so I can try everything on the menu!!
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Rob W.
Great little breakfast and lunch spot on bustling 2nd street in No. Libs. Breakfast platters are big and delicious. Come hungry! I'm a fan of the sweet potato fries, just tell them to hold off on the honey drizzle.
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Eijai G.
I LOVE THE FOOD at Green Eggs Cafe' I could eat there everyday! I am a vegetarian and my friends are not, the great thing is there is an option for all us! I wish they were open late night, I would love to go eat there after a night on the town! So GOOD!!!
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Brooke W.
I've been here many a time but never felt like I had the authority to review it since I keep ordering the same exact thing: quinoa porridge. Let me get back to that. On the last few occasions, I have had a huge craving for eggs. Twice ago, I was craving an omlette (which I currently cannot spell it seems) and ordered a la carte, which included spinach, white cheddar cheese and delightful to this non-meat tummy, a wonderous veggie sausage. Choice of accompanying potatoes were signature (spicy with peppers and onions) or rosemary. I got spicy. My friend got rosemary. Both a delight! Choice of Le Bus bread as well, I believe, and the wheat was nice. On my last trip, I was craving scrambled eggs. Mmmm buttery and cheese goodness galore. My date got the tomato soup and chef salad. Both got a thumbs up from him. Got a full side of the veggie sausage and it's seriously a contender for the best faux meat I've tried. Serious stuff here. The quinoa porridge though...back to that...is to die for. Never had quinoa? Not a bad place to start. This perfect, creamy fruity sweet blend of breakfast good nutrition is a healthier alternative to the french toast or stuffed pancakes you were going to choose...without tasting like it at all. I've tried to replicate this at home but no dice. Didn't get a 5 star because it's not 100% on ambiance for a diner yet--waitresses could be warmer and so could the restaurant...and several times I've heard loud classic rock in there, which just doesn't go at all. Not my ultimate favorite, but definitely in the top 5 spot with Hinge, Cafe Lift, Sabrina's and Honey's.
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Jeff M.
I really enjoyed my brunch here. It is a bit awkward waiting along the wall for your table while staring at the more fortunate (and earlier rising) eating patrons, but it was worth it. I had the steak and eggs special and I have no complaints. The eggs were good, the rosemary potatoes were delicious and the steak was done perfectly.
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Orange Julius C.
I started a yelp account just because of my experience at Green Eggs in Northern Liberties. My boyfriend and I tried to eat there the other day around 11am. This review is not about the food since we never got any, nor is it about long lines cause the place was nearly empty when we went. The hostess sat us at a table with another couple which was very awkward because there were at least ten open tables. When we asked to move tables because of the vast number of open ones, we were moved to the table closest to the window where we had no choice but to sit next to one another because the opposite side of the table was so close to the folks sitting at the next table. Not exaggerating, there was maybe 8 inches of space for one of us to fill in between the chair and the table. The waitress came over and told us we couldn't sit next to one another as there lunch rush would soon be beginning (totally understandable) but when I said one of us can't fit there she gave us a "tough shit" look. I said "seriously, it's not physically possible for either of us to fit there". She said "well one of you has to". So I said we were thinking about leaving and she was like "okay" and walked away from the table, so we left. I have worked in the food industry extensively so I am all too aware of the difficulties relating to popular restaurants and limited seating. I think they need more two-top and four-top tables. And a better attitude. I thought about talking to the manager but what's the point? It seems these insanely hip breakfast/lunch spots have sacrificed being kind to there customers since they have such high volume and therefore make a ton of money, so customer service no longer matters to them. But Green Eggs isn't even that good (eaten there before), it's just popular. Palm market right next store is always so fresh and good; or walk down to Soy Cafe and get the best coffee and customer service in the world.
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Kevin Q.
Highly recommend french toast in this cafe, will definitely be back whenever I'm around Philly.
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Emily L.
I ordered an omelette and after digging into it, I realized that the chef had forgotten to include the mushrooms. When the waitress came around to check on us, I informed her that they had forgotten the mushrooms and that I was okay with not having my dish remade but that I just did not want to be charged for the extra ingredient (as omelettes include 2 fillings and this would have been the third). She returned a minute later and said "I'm really sorry but my manager asked me to check your eggs to verify that there are no mushrooms"; she then made me use my fork to unfold the omelette so she could inspect. I asked to speak to the manager (a young blonde woman) who came out and said "Well, with the clientele that come in here I never know, and people often say something is missing and then we find out that that was not the case." Instead of being apologetic, she was insulting to her customers and accusatory. As if I was trying to get a free third ingredient in my eggs? COME ON! I was appalled at the customer service--I didn't blame the poor waitress, it was the manager who enforced this ridiculous practice. NoLibs has too many great brunch places to waste your time and money here.
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Jay B.
if your looking for a down and out good home cooked breakfast look somewhere else this is breakfast with a twist...overall it was okay but thats my taste buds
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Jackie B.
HEARTY BREAKFAST FOOD = good. STRANGE BORING DECOR AND AWKWARD STAFF = not so good Came here as a backup because Honey's was so packed on a Friday morning. I immediately noticed the nice big chalkboard they had with awesome brunch specials written on it. But, was kind of put off with the grid-like tables, nothing on the walls, no one is in here kind of vibe I got. Waitress was pretty nice. Had an awkward haircut, and I think she was offended when I said I didn't want to take my breakfast with me 'to-go' (how can you reheat eggs and biscuits?), but she was alright. I ordered the 'kitchen sink' which was perfect for being hungover. It's just potatoes, eggs, veggies, biscuits, and I think sausage piled on top of each other in a small skillet. Couldn't finish it, but came pretty close. Very tasty. Their coffee is $2 which I thought was a little expensive for a place like that. There were 2 waitresses working and two random older guys on their cell phones standing behind the registers in the kitchen area. When I asked the guy, which I'm assuming was a manager or something, if I could get change for my 20 which I had gotten from their ATM (they are cash only...), he said "yeah sure!" very pleasantly, and then handed it off to a busy waitress although he was standing next to the register, and then he went back to text messaging. So, weird vibes, but good food and tempting menu. Wanna go sometime when it's busier and try the white chocolate french toast!
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Byong K.
I went here with my friend and his cousins for brunch on a Sunday. The cousins raved about this place, so I was really excited to try it out. We arrived around 11 in the morning, and there were ~20 people waiting in the lobby area waiting to be seated. We were told that the wait time would be around 45 minutes and the fact that I have to wait for my food bumped up my expectations even higher. The restaurant smelled great, and there was a TV showing the Food Network, which made me even hungrier for the food. After it got even more crowded in the restaurant, we were finally seated at a table. My friend and I ordered Stuffed French Toast and Red Velvet Pancakes to share. Contrary to the wait time for the table, the food came out pretty quickly and I was shocked to see how large the portion was. I first dove into the Stuffed French Toast, which was simply amazing. It was a perfect balance of berries and toast, topped off with sweet creme, and I had hard time slowing down to enjoy my food. The Red Velvet Pancakes were certainly unique and delicious, but I think the French Toast filled me up a lot that I did not enjoy it as much. Overall, I had a great experience here, and I will definitely come back to try other interesting things on the menu!
PARTIES OF 2 BEWARE!! Green Eggs Cafe may have good food but they also have a seating policy that is completely assanine. My fiance and I, a party of 2, waited 40 minutes for a table this morning because the 10 tables against the wall are for parties of 3 or more ONLY. As a party of 2 even if you arrive before a party of 3 or more they will not seat you first in the tables against the wall they will seat the larger party before you and you will have to wait. If there is an open table and no parties of 3 or more don't expect to be seated either they will leave a table open for everyone to see waiting for a party of 3 to come through the door. I watched 2 parties of 2 leave the restaraunt because parties of 3 were seated at those empty tables before them even though they arrived at the restaraunt a good 20 minutes before the larger parties. Total BS. Better yet the greedy pig of an owner is instructing his hostess' not to sit parties of 2 at those tables. On top of the bogus seating policy the snot nosed hostess, who is no doubt the owner's daughter, tramps around the restaraunt with an attitude like none other. We will not be dining in again anytime soon. Take-out is your best bet here.
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Diane I.
oh. my. god. there are no words. the vegan french toast was like i straight up died and went to vegan breakfast heaven, you know? like, holy shit! the toast was perfect and then it also had non-dairy whipped cream and some sort of raspberry sauce and some strawberries and a mint leaf... wow! and i never get sweet things for breakfast! it was the best decision ever! also: i went with my mom. she got a burger because she loves burgers. she eats them like all the time. anyway, she said the burger from green eggs was one of the best burgers she had ever eaten. take that as you will... she knows her shit. also: i ate some of the french fries that came with the burger. they were really salty, which is totally great because i am all about the salt.
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Dan K.
Wow! talk about the perfect breakfast place. mostly everything on their menu is original which sets it apart from other breakfast joints. I got creme brulee french toast with freshly squeezed orange juice and a cup of delicious coffee. The food was incredible as was the service. On top of the eats, the set up of this place is truly interesting. The tables are set up so close that it almost seems that Green Eggs is encouraging you to converse with a party that is sitting next to you, which me and my friend took advantage of. the only SLIGHT downfall is the price of the menu items. Its nothing killer, maybe a dollar or more than most breakfast places but wellllll worth it.
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Candy C.
Great food. Interesting menu. Neat philosophy. They say they don't use microwaves or freezers. Everything's made fresh to order...and it was so good. From omelets to quinoa porridge, the food we ate came out quickly, well prepared, fresh and great tasting. The quinoa porridge sounded good, but I wasn't sure whether it just *seemed* like it could be good or actually live up to my expectations. It certainly exceeded my expectations - not too sweet, donned with fresh berries, and really filling. The portion seemed small at first, but everyone else at the table (who ordered french toast and omelets) had generous portions of food, so I assumed the porridge would be enough. I almost didn't finish it. The various french toasts that were ordered reminded me of the french toast at Sabrina's. I'm no connoisseur of Sabrina's, but I'll just say that Green Eggs' version was awesome. Plus, the friggin bacon will make the hair on your neck stand up it's so good. I mean, so freakin' tasty.
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Anderson M.
Are the rats gone? Haven for the hungover and don't know better or the fat that wanna keep getting fatter.
Outstanding brunch place. We had to wati 45 minutes to get in but it was worth it. I would definitely head back here again
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Juan S.
went there not too long ago and was as good as advertised. Had the hanger steak and eggs and it ruled. Steak was huge and cooked perfectly and the eggs were wonderful as well. My gf got the red velvet pancakes and I had to keep from eating all of them myself. cant wait to go back
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sydney s.
Went here because it was recommended by a friend. Service was great, portions were pretty big, but the food was not good.
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Brista B.
Absolutely some of the best food I've had in the Philadelphia area. Consistently amazing!
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Marie R.
I'm a major fan of this place. It's super close to my house and the food is awesome. The only down side to Green Eggs is the consistent o-kay service, although yesterday our service was awesome so hit or miss I suppose. The food makes up for the lack, seriously. I'm going back for the fried chicken + poached eggs + creamed PARMESAN spinach with a cheddar biscuit. My friend talked me out of it but next time, IT'S ON! The grilled cheese and tomato soup is fantastic.
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Jen H.
I may be wrong, but I think Green Eggs in the No Lib's is relatively new. I've been there twice so far and they certainly have strong points to keep me going back. Food: All the dishes served in skillets looked quite impressive. My friend had the beef stew, which she devoured, and my boyfriend ordered the kitchen sink. Both dishes came out luke warm, but because my peeps are so gosh darn pleasant they didn't ask for their skillets to be heated up again. Regardless of the temperature, I was informed that "all the flavors were there." I had a good old fashioned egg and cheese on brioche and it was just as I expected, cheesy, eggy, and chewy. The downside was that the second time around at my visit to Green Eggs they ran out of brioche! How dare you. Service: Nice, I've had worse, and I've had better. Coffee and water is served promptly, but the waitresses seem a bit distracted when the place was filled. I would not want servers to hover over me constantly, but I should not have to flag down the server for the check either. Decor: high ceilings, California cool feel (I can't describe why, but it reminds me of San Fran), and most importantly the place does not have tables and chairs on top of each other. Oh, I can't forget to mention CASH ONLY! Should you forget your Benjamins at home, you can pay the $.99 surcharge at the ATM for some bling blang.
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Anni D.
Went here for brunch and the food was amazing. Best brunch I've ever eaten. However, the wait was pretty long and the staff aren't super friendly or attentive.
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Dayna R.
Never before have I raved so much about a place in my life! Only been here for brunch, but it has been amazing every single time. I took my mom here for mother's day and we split a spinach/mushroom/artichoke frittata(if I remember correctly) and the New Orleans French Toast (which had candied bacon on it!), both of which NEED to become regular menu items. Another time I split the eggs Benedict & another french toast dish, again, pleasantly surprised at the wonderful things happening in my mouth. Sunday I went back again and this time I split the kitchen sink & the quinoa porridge with someone else, and I have not stopped thinking about that porridge since then. Unfortunately, we were with a big group on Sunday and we were seated in a back room by the bathrooms. We felt like we were often forgotten and a few people I was with were served lukewarm food. Also, our water glasses were not refilled until we had to go find someone to do it. Other than that, all of my Green Eggs experiences have been nothing less than amazing. My only warning is that you WILL leave hating yourself for stuffing your face so much, but it is completely, 100% worth it.
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Daniel H.
Eggs Benedict, yum. Long wait, but usually that's a good thing.
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Kelly M.
The food is super delicious! I've never ordered anything that I haven't been completely satisfied with. I just had my first lunch experience here; the food was great, but unfortunately I definitely can't say the same for the service. I was very dissatisfied with the service! I still rate this 5 stars since this is the first time that I've received slow and poor service.
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Marcus S.
Eggs were overdone and rubbery. Spinach and feta omelette should have had much more spinach, and the feta should have been INSIDE the omelette, not sitting on top of it. They should have equal/splenda on the table, not in the waitress' pocket. Tiny jam pots handed out with the toast. Wait staff not attentive enough to the empty coffee cups. The hostess adds no value at all to the restaurant. When there's nobody at the door, she should be running around filling up coffee cups. Somebody should. Its an alternative to Honey's when the line at 4th and Brown is out the door, but I would never go to Green Eggs as a first destination choice.
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Kate M.
Dear Green Eggs Cafe, Let me welcome you to the neighborhood! I am so pleased you brought all the deliciousness of your South Philly restaurant to Northern Liberties but left the hour wait time for a table behind. Having dined with you this weekend, I was amazed that there was never a wait but never more than one table empty. Make no mistakes, I would wait up to 20 minutes for a plateful of your creme brulee french toast. Beyond 20 minutes, well, there are way too many other places to get brunch within a block; I'd peace on out of there. I look forward to exploring more of your delicious menu options! Sincerely, Kate
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Jennifer F.
Insanely inhospitable policy! Let me explain. I have gone to Green Eggs several times since it has opened. I was always pleased with the one dish I always got, the veggie eggs Benedict. However, this particular occasion was quite different. I ordered the special strawberry shortcake french toast. It was explained as the following: french toast stuffed with strawberry marscapone, strawberry coulis, chantilly cream, fresh strawberrys, all topped with a biscuit crumb crust. This sounded divine. It was not. There was one strawberry sliced in half and it was topped with crushed shredded wheat cereal. I was perplexed. I tried a bite and I was so disappointing. I would be spending 12 bucks on something that was NOT good. And what was that shredded wheat business? I asked the server what was wrong with it that it wasn't what was promised on the menu. She said maybe it was a wording mistake with the chef. However, she informed me of this INSANE POLICY. She said even if I was dissatisfied with my meal, if it came out the way it was supposed to, they could not take it back. 1. It DID NOT come out as described unless biscuit crumbs are shredded wheat cereal. I know in Ireland they are crunchy wheat crackers but we are not in Ireland AND not the same thing. 2. What in the heck kind of policy is that that when a costumer is legitimately unhappy with their food, tough luck? I was at Dos Segundos down the street for brunch one morning and my potatoes were cold. They took them back immediately, gave me a bigger portion on the house. THAT is how you do business! I don't usually ask for things to be sent back because I almost always like what is served to me as I pick my restaurants carefully. To try to shorten my dismay with this place, I asked to speak with a manager who only reiterated what the server said. I told her it was not my policy to pay for food that was untouched because it was described incorrectly and was not tasty. She said she had to contact some higher up who said that just this time, JUST THIS TIME???, he would let it go and LET me get something else that I liked but next time ask in depth about what I am ordering to avoid such a problem. I know exactly how to avoid this kind of problem. Never ever go there again. I even tried to call the "higher up" to ask them to revoke this policy and they never returned my calls. Definitely not how you treat someone who lives in this neighborhood and used to frequent their place of business. Shame Shame Shame on you! I hope no one actually receives green eggs on their plate one day, you won't be ALLOWED to send it back!
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Dave J.
Excellent Breakfast, Great Service, Great Atmosphere. Ordered the Kitchen Sink and couldnt be happier. It might have been designed specifically to conquer hangovers. This is a brilliant combination of breakfast foods that cannot be passed up. Wait time was much more reasonable than some of the competing breakfast stops in the area. Advertised at about 20 minutes - took more like 30.
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pearl s.
I just paid $3.51 for a large coffee to go. That is super ridiculous.
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Emma A.
The food here is delicious (red velvet pancakes, omg!) but I echo other people's concerns. The portions are ridiculously huge and the serving staff is obnoxious. Also the wait times can be very long and you are told inaccurate times when putting your name down for a table. I'll stick to varga from now on.
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Flora W.
Yeah, I know Green Eggs is a hot place for brunch. Came here before several times but never tried their food cause I hate waiting in a long line. I finally got a chance to try their food today! I had the Chicken and Waffle Benedict with French Fries. It was good but not so good. The eggs were perfect, but the waffle was just ok. I was disappointed with their fries cause it was a little bit burnt. I don't think the overall food quality is worthy to wait in a long line outside. Anyway, their french toasts and pancakes seemed really good. Maybe I will come next time and try some.
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Mel G.
The red velvet pancakes are too sweet to finish not worth However, Chicken and waffles eggs Benedict soooooo effing good! The perfect breakfast. You have the sweetness from the waffles spiciness from the chicken and savoriness from the eggs. The eggs were light. Def be back The Carmel latte was good too
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Marlyn V.
After finding a perfect spot right across the street, I decided this was an omen and I should not be afraid of the giant crowd loitering outside, clearly waiting to be seated. After a reasonable 20 minute wait, we were seated with a very friendly server who told us about the menu. I cringed at actually ordering something with such a gross name like the Kitchen Sink, but the description and Yelp pictures won me over. And I am glad we bit the bullet, because this decadent breakfast would bring a hormonal pregnant lady to her knees! It was one giant biscuit smothered in gravy, potatoes, peppers and sausage..yum. Having low expectations for my Huevos Ranchero skillet was exactly what they wanted, because after one bite I was hooked. My hubby even pushed the Kitchen Sink skillet aside to get in on the action. Having pulled pork and salsa verde on a crispy tortilla was exactly what my life needed to be complete. We had some delicious coffee to try to slow down the eating process, but really all I wanted was to make sure the hubby didn't get the last tortilla. It was a great experience to have brunch here, it's BYOB, but you want even care about what you're drinking with such delicious food. Can't wait to come back and try the chicken and waffles which looked amazing!
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Sarah B.
I was afraid to get the red velvet pancakes or the creme brulee french toast because I was afraid that it was too big or too sweet (we saw some tables next to us with those dishes). Instead I opted for good ol' eggs benedict. Perfectly poached, and not smothered in hollandaise. The potatoes that came with were a bit roughly chopped with huge chunks of red pepper. I don't mind pepper and onions but such huge portions is hard to eat. My husband had "the kitchen sink" which was exactly what it sounds like. Eggs, sausage, potatoes, onions, peppers, biscuits and gravy all in a skillet. My hubby is a large man and he couldn't finish it. I'd be interested in having a friend share breakfast with me next time, or come for lunch. I'd be happy to increase my score, but unfortunately what we got was "A ok". :-\
Me and my boyfriend went here on Sunday early afternoon for brunch. The wait was expected (30mins) it was packed. The hostess however checked her phone about 6-9 times and when it was time to seat us didn't even remember our name ( we stood right in front of her the whole time.. Lol) Nonetheless, once we got seated services was great . Attentive waitress and coffee was delicious. They even had sugar cubes?! I haven't seen those in years ( pleasant and welcomed surprise) I ordered the short rib Benedict... OMG soooo good and the cheesy grits as a side .. I loved it! My boyfriend got the chicken and waffles that was equally tasty. The only thing that I didn't like was his side of homefries. They were dry and tastes like they were baked and sat .. Then microwaved to order. On a side note, we had a local celebrity sighting.. Most wouldn't have known who they were and eagles player and his lady friend a local news meteorologist. By the time we finished our delectable meal the place emptied out. Totally would come back and recommend to others.
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Arjun P.
I came here for breakfast with some friends. The place looks like your average restaurant without any special decor, but the food certainly doesn't disappoint. Food: I went with the 'Tiramisu French Toast' and it was amazing! It had the right amount of espresso mascarpone giving it that unique Tiramisu flavor. I have to admit the Creme Brulee French Toast definitely made me a bit jealous. Staff: Staff was friendly and helpful despite the long line! Chances are you'll be waiting outside, but trust me its worth it. Cash only!
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Melissa W.
Green Eggs Cafe has a great central location and some really neat wall art. Their menu is slightly upscale, and their prices definately are. I had the steak and eggs, medium and over easy respectively. The eggs were perfect but the steak was practically raw in the middle. The atmosphere was really nice, but for the money and the cooking, you could eat somewhere better, cheaper.
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Jessica E.
The place is cool, and the staff is even cooler. The fact that it is BYOB is always fun. However, the food just didn't impress. I was very disappointed because I was referred here by many natives of Philly. The chicken and waffles benedict was not all that good. They used dark meat, and my preference is white meat. The seasoning was only okay and the waffle was nothing special. The shrimp and grits benedict was equally mediocre. As was the steak and eggs dish. The only item that really impressed me was the Creme Brulee latte. That was yummy! None of us tried the Red Velvet Pancakes, and maybe that was to our own detriment. We were a group of 5 who arrived around 12pm on a Saturday and we were seated immediately. Our fifth person wasn't there yet, but they kindly seated us anyway. The food didn't take very long to come out. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. I just wish the food equalled her level of service. I guess you can't win them all.
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Heather M.
Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast. Period. Order this. I normally can't finish a full order of a brunchy stuffed french toast (see also, Sabrina's), but for this one, I can make an exception, and will fight off my husband as he tries to stab a taste. I've never visited the South Philly outpost of Green Eggs Cafe, but when the No Libs location opened, I was excited to have a new spot in one of my favorite neighborhoods to eat in. (Full disclosure, I live in the near burbs, but have no problem traveling downtown for great food.) We've been back several times, and have had consistently delicious food. Typically, our strategy at brunch is to order savory items as mains, and then a sweet to share at the table. Thus, we've sampled the veggie benedict and the omelets, and whatever fancy french toast is available. The potatoes are killer, both the classic and the rosemary. I'm hoping that on a future visit I can convince the kitchen that they can make me an order of the Philly eggs benedict without the meat. Service is attentive. Our latest visit was at 10 on a Saturday, and it was a bit busy, but the coffee (La Colombe) made the wait for the food worth it.
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L L.
The food was alright - though I didn't feel well for the rest of the day. The service was good. But the idea that a restaurant serving such oversized portions is being sustainable is ridiculous to me. Everyone in my party had half a plate or more leftover. Most of the food items were not gonna be good reheated so we didn't take it with us. I had the Kitchen Sink. If it had one less egg, one less potato and less cheese, etc... I'd have still had a lot leftover and been happy to pay the same price. Same with the 1'x1'x3" red velvet pancakes someone else got. It's like getting a whole cake on your plate. It was a shame to see so much go to waste - compost or not.
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Irene B.
My daughter and I went there on Sunday, it was mothers day around 9am. The crowd wasn't to bad. I was seated immediately. But it took more then 20 minutes for the waitress to take my order. I noticed that people came in after me were already waited on and received their food. The waitress finally came and took the order. We both ordered the red velvet pancakes. The pancakes were so dry it was like eating dust. I had to take the food to go, which it took another waitress to ask if everything was fine after waiting for my waitress to come with the check and the to go bags. Overall the time management is horrible and the pancakes that people raved about were less then stellar. Maybe I went on a bad day, because of it being Mothers day. But I would rather go and eat elsewhere.
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Tanya T.
Green Eggs Cafe is a nice addition to the Northern Liberties area. Welcome! We walked in and were seated immediately. The weather was nice so the restaurant actually opens up to the street so it had a nice atmosphere. i ordered the chicken salad sandwich and my fiance ordered the "kitchen sink." My chicken salad was pretty good..came with option of sweet potato fries or regular fries. i never pass up sweet potato fries..they were pretty good...kinda tasted like they were sitting out for a little bit but stil good. my chx salad sandwich had golden raisins in it and was on a nice onion poppy roll. the kitchen sink was actually really good! it's a huge portion and it's completely covered with gravy goodness which was just excellent. my fiance is a huge sausage and gravy fan so he loved the mixture of eggs, potatoes, onions with biscuit and sausage gravy. definitely would recommend that!
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Amy B.
I have no idea why this place gets so many good reviews. For starters, it is obviously completely unorganized. The hostess is made to sit out front in freezing temps which is probably the reason for her poor attitude and lack of hospitality. The inside is a bunch of tables slapped together and we were seated in the back by the take out counter where about 15 people were standing around waiting for their food. This was only slightly bothersome, things I can get passed with good food. And so... We waited a while at the table for a our server to come by. I asked him if I could have my eggs poached medium and he replied with "only soft or hard". So, I told him soft was fine, no big deal. While we waited for our food, no one ever came by to refill our coffees. When I did get my Salmon Benedict, one egg was poached HARD and the other was actually Poached MEDIUM!! I thought they were going to be soft?! So, there was total inconsistency with my eggs, on top of my chewy bread (not muffin) and two HUGE Salmon and Cream Cheese pinwheels on my plate. Oh, and they got our potatoes wrong...It was a mess. Thankfully, my dining partner enjoyed their Fried Chicken Benedict. The WORST part about this experience isn't even the food they messed up. The fact that they put table signs on the table that basically state, if you don't like the food too bad because you can't have your money back. So I said nothing because I was basically told not to bother. What kind of restaurant is this? What a total disappointment. I gave you all my money for a shitty dish that I didn't eat. I left hungry and when the server took my plate, he asked if I wanted a box; he never even asked how my food was! This place is a joke.
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Vida C.
The vegan french toast is delicious. You get a very generous portion with a strawberry glaze, strawberries, and a non dairy whipped topping. I ordered the veggie sausage which I didn't care for too much. I also ordered the salted carmel latte with soy milk which was yummy. FYI- this restaurant only takes cash.
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Monica H.
Three stars.. Would've given it four, but the food took FOREVERRRR to come out... My friends and I were here on a Friday afternoon... They were already pretty packed, which I was surprised... But nonetheless., got seated... Waitress took our drinks and after awhile, came back to take our order... Some 20mins passed by, no sign of our waitress or our food.. Finally waved her down and asked her. She said we walked in right when everyone else walked in, therefore, the food is taking longer than usual. Funny, cuz we spotted a table that got seated AFTER us, already hailing down THEIR food... Maybe another 10mins passed by, FINALLY...FOOD... Chicken & waffles, tiramisu french toast, apple pie french toast... All delicious... So i guess that SORTA made up for the 30mins of wait time for food?
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V. I.
I've been to the Washington Square location last summer and tried the kitchen stink. It was so rich and savory and the portion they gave me was pretty generous. Last week I went to the northern liberties location finally and was surprised on the consistency of how great their brunch is. No wonder people don't mind waiting so long. My table was a party of 5 and we had to wait an hour and a half. The whole time all I could remember was, is this really worth it?? Yeah it was lolll even though my uggs got soaked in water because of snow. Getting in to finally eat was well worth it. I got to try their special strawberry cheesecake latte and their creme brulee french toast finally! All well worth it, just make sure you bring cash. The day I went their atm wasn't working properly and it made my stay their even longer! I wished their was a way to not have to wait so long. I know they offer take out but tried it once and it's really not the same. So far I've waited once during a heatwave and even sat outside. And this time waited out in the cold too. The wait maybe horrible but the food in the end was well worth it. Next time I'm planning to go on a nice spring or fall day.
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Kim S.
Overhyped. I get that they have unique breakfast items that you couldn't find anywhere else but I cannot vouch to say that it is worth the long waits. Although food is good it isn't awesome, service is slow and forgetful without being apologetic about it. Plain pancakes are nearly inedible (tasted like it was pure confectioners sugar even my kids wouldn't swallow one bite). For me this restaurant is a one hit wonder; try it for the odd ball platters then move on to a better meal for your next breakfast out.
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Val R.
Finally came here and so glad we did. The staff was friendly & patient. The menu has some great stuff on it and they have specials too. We ordered the crab cake Benedict. That was awesome. Fresh crabcakes under poached eggs and creamed corn hollandaise w asparagus. Came with rosemary home fries. Awesome! I also had a coconut iced coffee. That was different than the Starbucks iced coconut coffee I love so much. Glad I tried it.
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Sovanny B.
I just love this place; the coffee, the food, pretty much everything is just delicious and cute!
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Andrea S.
Nice place, close to my house, I think portions of the dishes are way too big, but I guess Philadelphians like it.
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Real Talk Vegan P A.
How could you take away the vegan French toast?! It was literally the only vegan thing that you have perfected on the menu. It was truly my only reason for going and the reason I bring so many people there. Also you changed the vegan huevos rancheros and now it sucks too. Ugh. So sad.
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Jessica H.
my friend and i had to wait about 15 minutes on Saturday morning...but it was well worth the wait. not too bad. i'm not a fan of grits...but i tried shrimp and grits benedict. it was pretty good. grits were super buttery - must have gotten their tips from julia child on butta. i wish they gave more shrimp - only 4 pieces. i got potatoes with it...pretty dang good. my friend got the peanut butter crunchy french toast - it was like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich but better......t'was delicious. i looooooooved it. they had a friendly sign that hinted..."once you're done eating...get your @ss up and leave so others can eat. (my own translation)"
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Izabella J.
Vegan & Vegetarian options available! They mentioned they're working on adding Gluten Free options. Awesome!!! Food was tasty, with nice flavor. For me a bit greasy as I like my food clean. The noise level is high therefore doing work here was not easy.
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E P.
Best place for breakfast not just in philly but of all time anywhere. My wife had the kitchen sink. I got the eggs Benedict. The meals were easily 2 or 3 portions. The price is great for the quality and amount of food you get. New bucket list: to try each item on the menu at least once.
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Jessie Z.
Absolutely love this place. The creme brulee French toast is definitely one of the best! Smoked salmon egg benedict was awesome too. Big portion, very reasonable price. I also love their coffee. I think I will keep coming back for red velvet pancakes and many more items that I want to try on their menu.
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liza c.
Green Eggs should probably not be as quiet as it was on MLK day. My friend and I both had delicious breakfasts - steak and eggs and a smoked salmon omelet. The steak was surprisingly well-cooked for this entree. I'm used to seeing steak from steakandeggs looking a little dry and over-cooked and unappetizing. My omelet came complete with finely diced red onion and capers (the big ones!) Also, their potatoes were actually good. Lately, I've had a hard time finding quality breakfast potatoes in this city. Also, the coffee was good and strong and the waittress was a peach. Last but not least, the dining room was quai.. cute. What wasn't spectacular: I think our peach forget about us. We ended up being at our table far longer than we had bargained for...
Food-Delish! Portions-wow! Price-yes for what you get. Delicious food, out of the box menu & great portion. Fresh squeezed OJ, good but not strong coffee and tasteful food. Not at all what I expected for being in a hipster area. Not 5 stars because of the inconvenience of Cash Only. But it's cool, I understand why from a business aspect. The staff needs a bit more energy for 9 am.
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Ronnie D.
I do not like them Sam. We keep going because we find ourselves in NoLibs but I would suggest going to Standard Tap where at least you can have a drink. The service at Green Eggs is lousy. The food sounds great on the menu but by the time it arrives, it's too little, too late. Poached eggs are supposed to be runny, especially when you get benedict. The egg yolk mixes with the hollandaise and, oh geez, am I really explaining this?
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J E.
Went for breakfast (they serve breakfast all day) and it was pretty good. the food wasnt SPECTACULAR, but it was good, and there were many choices. there was no wait, and the servers were friendly. Only reason im giving 3 instead of 4 stars is because i had the salmon omelette, and i didnt like my salmon all that much. the rest of the omelette was good though, and my three other friends enjoyed their dishes as well. i'd go back, and maybe try a different dish. note: cash only
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Sue K.
Took my husband here for father's day. Everything was very good. He had the steak & eggs, I had the veggie eggs benedict and the kids had pancakes and waffles. We will definitely go back again!
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Ted P.
On par with Sabrina's Cafe, which is saying a lot. The breakfast burrito was huge and tasty. The kitchen sink that my girlfriend got was also more than enough for two people and quite good. Definitely going back.
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Ben K.
Great brunch location in the Northern Liberties neighborhood next to Center City. We shared a vegetable eggs benedict with potatoes, bowl of heavy cream grits with fried scrapple, and some soy sausage - The soy sausage being my wife's side of choice. The sidewalk seating made this place extra enjoyable on a nice summer day.
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Alexandra W.
They don't know what poached medium means. ?
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Elizabeth W.
The food is good here. I will say that. However, they need to be honest about their wait time. We were told 30 minutes for a table.. over an hour later we were still waiting. I had my 1 year old infant with me and it was difficult to keep him occupied while standing cramped against the back coffee stand (If you don't have an infant, you will be waiting outside in the cold). For some reason, other people who had come after us were being seated and we continued to wait. We actually ended up leaving after waiting over an hour, because I could not wait anymore. No one in our family, including my son, had eaten anything and it was 11 AM (We arrived around 9:45). If they had honestly told us the wait time was over an hour, we would have left immediately. Upon questioning the hostess on our way out, she said, "The wait time is approximate." She was also rude and snooty. 30 mins is NOT approximate to over an hour, especially when you are standing the whole time carrying and trying to entertain a 25 pound toddler. I actually cried on the way home, because I was so hungry I was dizzy and hypoglycemic. Suffice to say, I will NEVER come here again. The food is not good enough to wait over an hour for. Try Sabrina's, where they are honest about their wait time and you can wait inside during winter!
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KT T.
Great atmosphere and delicious food, what more could you ask for?? The eggs benedict to die for! Both the regular and the "Philly Style". The Crème brulee French toast makes me drool. I've never gone there for lunch... have to put it on my "to do" list!
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Jesy C.
Very good food for a decent price. The wait can be a little much but the space is large and the service is good. Highly recommended!
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Dan S.
First rate for brunch, can't speak as to any other time. Service was not as fast as possible, but certainly not complaint worthy. The food on the other hand was outstanding. We had the red velvet pancackes (be warned - it is very sweet) and the breakfast taco (especially loved the blackbean sauce). Only bummer was the fact that they charge $0.25 per takeout box for leftovers. But at the end of the day, I'm a fan, and I'll be back. Loved the atmosphere. Very laid back and comfy. Great on a warm day when the front can be open.
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Brynn D.
ha! like another reviewer, for months i was a regular of this place and ordered nothing but the quinoa porridge - and wasn't sure if it would be fair to review it because of this. on recent visits, i've dragged friends, and while i still get my quinoa porridge (and everyone else tastes and raves about it), i've talked them into ordering the stuffed french toast for the table as an appetizer. this is the way to handle green eggs cafe. you cannot possibly eat the entire stuffed french toast yourself, nor should you want to... it's huge and waaaaaay sweet. good, but far too much for one person as a meal. and then after we've each had a few bites of super sweet french toast indulgence, i can curl up with my quinoa porridge and be happy. :) good coffee and OJ, decent bagels (though i really wish they had egg bagels). i found the pancakes dry. service is always stellar - especially at the northern liberties location. love this place, very glad it's here!
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Gena N.
Came here recently, and my experience was slightly different then last time. Food was great, and filling. I had the brisket Benedict. However, service was pretty terrible. Food took long to come out, and I felt like we were never really checked on and we even had to ask for the bill when it came time to leave. Servers looked so unhappy and we noticed 3 separate tables ended up leaving. Clientele is a little sketchy here now too and table are so close you can literally smell customers body odors. I much rather go to the other location or just skip this place all together after this unpleasant experience.
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B B.
BLT was good, the bacon really hit the spot. Predictably, ran into someone. That led to the loss of appetite...but the take-away was good later on in the day. The coffee was excellent so I had about seven refills. Very nice. Waited about 5 mins for seats for two on a Sunday at peak time. Sweet.
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Teresa N.
CASH ONLY I was not particularly impressed with the food or service here. We ordered the red velvet pancakes, chicken and waffles benedict, and short rib benedict. The pancakes were pretty bland and definitely not worth $15 IMO. I'm not usually one who enjoys super sweet foods so when I say bland, I don't mean "not sweet enough"... I mean flavorless. The benedicts were okay. The chicken and short rib meat by themselves left much to be desired, but that's nothing a mountain of hollandaise sauce can't fix! (or at least that must've been their thinking, because I felt like my food was drowning in sauce to make up for the drab meat). The waffle that the fried chicken came with was actually pretty good! It was sweet enough that I didn't need to add any syrup, but not so sweet that I couldn't enjoy my meal. I had to ask our waitress for a water refill and when she came around to it, she only filled my glass.. even though the rest of the table could have used refills too. I just thought that was weird lol. At the end of the meal and after we'd been sitting there for some time, someone from our party had to get up and ask for the check because she never came to check up on us. I don't even mind that she never smiled and I can't say she was rude or anything, but literally all she did was take our order and bring us condiments (and the check/water, once we asked for it). This took place maybe around 1:30pm so I didn't feel as if it was all that busy, either. All in all I would come back if a group of friends wanted to go, but I wouldn't suggest it to anyone. You get large portions but the prices reflect that (~13-14 per dish on average) EDIT: the pancakes tasted much better when I microwaved my leftovers later that night. Maybe that's the secret?!
This is an updated review as I have recently tried different thing on the menu. Usually I am a stick to the stuff I know kind of girl, but I really want to explore this menu. With that being said: The grits are the most HEAVENLY breakfast concoction EVER! I have never come across grits so creamy, and cheesy. Definitely an A+ on that one. No grits compare. Now I just ordered a side of grits without the scrapple in it. But my friends have had the grits with scrapple in them, and another the grits that come with the shrimp and they all feel the same as I do. AMAZING! Never give away the secret as to what's in them, because this item alone will keep me coming back! My friend ordered the quinoa porridge, and tasted my grits... Let's just say she didn't eat her porridge, and ordered herself a side of grits as well. The porridge, was definitely different then anything I've ever had. It had just a hint of cinnamon flavoring. To me, it was odd, there could have been a more creamy texture to it. If not for the fruit on top this would have been very bland. not my favorite, but I am sure some would like it. Seating. As this was my first time coming in the afternoon closer to closing, there was absolutely no wait, and it was not JAMMED with people. We went on a Monday afternoon around 2:30ish.
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David K.
CASH ONLY Now that we got that out of the way.. Green Eggs Cafe is one of the best brunch places that I've been to. We were in Philly from NY to visit a friend of ours. We were told that the wait time would be about an hour so we put our name and number down and walked around the neighborhood, and 30 min later we got a call that our table was ready. We ordered 5 dishes for the 6 of us; the portion sizes were very big and we couldn't quite finish all of the food. We got: 1. Chicken and waffle eggs benedict 2. Braised beef eggs benedict 3. Kitchen sink 4. Red velvet pancakes 5. Steak and eggs The braised beef was good but I think the chicken and waffles wins the battle of the egg benedicts, as there's something about that combination that is just so good. The sweetness of the waffle and syrup combined so well with the fried chicken flavor. The kitchen sink was my least favorite of the group. It's just a mix of potatoes, peppers, a little bit of steak cubes, and eggs in a skillet with gravy poured over on top. Just a jumble of everything, nothing special in terms of taste and not how I really like my food. The red velvet pancakes are the MVP of the group, especially when it first comes out and is a little crispy on the surface. There's a scoop of icing on top that you need to add a little of in every bite, otherwise the pancake tastes a little bland. Closer towards the center there's also molten chocolate within the pancakes, something that is missing in the outer layers of the pancake, so that was a nice surprise when we got to there. The steak and eggs were good but nothing special either and not really worth the $18 in my opinion.
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Megan M.
Please, just drop everything you are doing right now and GO! This place knows brunch and has a unique twist on some old school favorites. I recommend the: coconut espresso drink, creme brulee french toast and crab cake Benedict! The skillets are amazing too. It's probably best you wear pants with an elastic waist--you'll be so full you won't know what to do with yourself.
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Jen J.
I had a horrible experience today. The waitress came over and I asked her instead of breakfast meat could I get more potatoes or another egg. She said no, that I could get fruit I said I'll just get the meat. I don't understand why they don't want to substitute something cheaper but whatever. Then the waitress told me they have white, whole grain or rye toast. I said I'll have whole grain then she rudely said we only have wheat. The service was so poor and the food was subpar. The potatoes were overcooked and the eggs I got had been left sitting out as they started to harden on the top. Disappointing, also horribly overpriced as they charged 3.23 for a small apple juice (7 ounces)
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Ashley H.
I used to go to the South Philly Green Eggs location all the time and when I found out they were opening a NoLibs locations just a block from my house I couldn't have been happier! Honestly, I'm surprised to see so many low ratings for Green Eggs. I've never been spoken to in a rude manner and I definitely have never been told to "deal with" what I've been given. I really have never had a "one star experience" at the restaurant. That said, I can understand *some* of the complaints regarding the service. Green Eggs gets busy - very busy. So much so that I only go during the week or early on the weekend. And, at times, they can't always handle the flow of traffic they see. Personally, I don't get angry or hold it against them. Logically speaking, Green Eggs gets as busy as it does because their food is outstanding. Breakfast is not a boring meal at this place - the Creme Brulee French Toast is a personal favorite. The steak sandwich for lunch is amazing. Overall, I think the food is worth waiting for! I would be happy if they started accepting credit cards though!!!
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christina j.
My friend and I checked this spot out for lunch today and what a delicious meal we both had. There was no wait and we were promptly seated. Plenty of choices with the menu; I was torn between the breakfast and lunch options. I went with the classic cobb salad and my friend chose the breakfast burrito. My salad was enough for 2 and all the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. I took 1/2 home to enjoy later. No complaints with the breakfast burrito. Reasonable prices. Cash only. I would definitely be back.
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Brian K.
Solid place, and they give you coffee while you wait for a table. The food is beautiful and really good.
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M K.
Awesome!! Love all the veg options!
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Lara E.
Love this place and it's quickly becoming my new favorite breakfast spot. Discovered it a while back when Honeys was a 45 min wait, we decided to check it out. Well since then it has become popular and frequently there is a wait here as well. However the food is amazing, large portions, and kid friendly. I crave the quinoa porridge, breakfast burrito is good too with the vegan sausage. They pride them selves on being "green" buying the food from organic and local resources, as well as recycling and composting their waste. Also they are a BYOB if you want mimosas bring your champagne and get a carafe of OJ. Only down side is they are cash only, and sometimes the service is slow.
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John R.
Coffee was great although refills had to be asked for. As a party of one, I was asked to share a table that seated six with a couple. I've shared tables often so it wasn't an issue for me but it might be for others. Ordered "The Kitchen Sink". It was a good value and pretty tasty. Could have had more seasoning in the potatoes and been a little hotter. I will likely try it again.
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Amanda L.
This is the first time I've been here and my server Nate made the experience all the better! He was charismatic and collected despite the rush! He even added a fun topping on our amazing silver dollar pancakes
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Jane H.
This is a very wonderful place for brunch. It gets very packed, but never fear! You will be seated quickly -- turnover is quick enough (that is, if you aren't a large party!). The food was delicious, and the portions are large. However, anything that is sweet is rather saccharine. I felt the drinks are a bit too sweet, and the sweet foods are, delicious, but diabetic coma inducing.
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Bre D.
When I went at 10, there was already a line outside! But the wait wasn't terrible. Our seat was okay, but not much of a choice when it's that packed. Service was quick and friendly. The food was delicious! I had the red velvet pancakes, everyone should try them once. They also have a great vegan/vegetarian selection.
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Karen B.
I had a horrific experience today! My friend and I both ordered the cobb salad. Mine came with avocado that had turned (my friend's was fine!) I told the waitress who told me there was NOTHING SHE COULD DO and I WOULD BE CHARGED! She offered to scoop out the bad avocado and remake it, then proceeded to defend the avocado. Really???? The manager came over and told me it was "company policy" to NEVER remove anything from a bill. Even when the food has turned????? I have been a regular here since I live nearby and I am a foodie.....If this had been handled respectfully I would not rant but the outrageous attitude of the waitress and then her manager have guaranteed I will never be back and I will tell all of my friends, colleagues and foodies about this. No one should pay for food that was inedible. Period. They are lucky i didn't call the board of health.....The shameful service was worse than the food.
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Annette L.
I normally frequent Morning Glory and Sabrina's so when I tried this I was skeptical. I was pleasantly surprised. Great food, cute decor with a fireplace and all. LOVE their stuffed french toast...so good...don't come here to eat salad and diet food u can do that at home.
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Cookie C.
breakfast today was awesome i had pancakes topped with Fresh bananas and sausage my sister had one of they many specials a wrap with port mushrooms and goat cheese it was great thanks al
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Rahel F.
Great brunch location. Pretty quick seating and staff is very efficient. I've been here a few times and it never disappoints. They're also very accommodating for diets. I love the setup as well. It's kind of communal - small, shared seating. Kinda tight but they make it work.
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Tina B.
The chicken & waffles benedict were really tasty. Hubby had the French toast & really enjoyed it. Customer service was great - great neighborhood breakfast/brunch spot. We'll definitely be back.
(5)
Chris G.
This time the search for a great brunch, led me to this Green Eggs location. Yes, there was a long wait. Yes, it's cash only and YES, the brunch is AWESOME! As I was waiting in line, my mouth was salivating looking at all the yummy entrees coming out from the kitchen. After waiting for what seem like an eternity, my party was seated. Because red velvet anything seems to be in vogue, I tried to stay away from the red velvet pancakes, but I could not resist. They are huge, rectangular, light, and fluffy. The mascarpone crème cheese in-between each pancake is a stroke of genius. I ordered a side of turkey bacon. The bacon is not like the normal turkey bacon I buy at the supermarket. It's thick and meaty. The best turkey bacon I have had to date. I also tried the crème brulee French toast. This was also outstanding! This place embodies the qualities that I'm looking for in a brunch place. The entree items are creative and the execution in creating the meals is flawless. Food wise, this place is five stars. I'm tempted to knock off a star due to the long-standing, waiting in line, in addition to the cash only policy, but I have to give credit where credit is due. This place has an excellent brunch!
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Timothy H.
We (my gf and i) were greeted & seated by a raggedly dressed fake-nice guy (the manager). Although there were 6 open tables, he attempted to seat us with a couple that was trying to enjoy their meal. They seemed equally annoyed at the prospect... I refused, and asked for our own table. Our server came over and asked if we were ready to order.. I said yes, and she said "I'll give you a minute" and walked away...... ?! Food was decent. The creme brulee french toast was pleasant, eggs were cooked nicely, but the potatoes were a tad greasy and the bacon could use more rendering. While we were eating, the manager was stuffing his face at the table behind us... It made my gf ill to watch. Then our server followed after him and gorged. Then, the manager proceeded to reprimand workers loudly behind us. If there was any immersion, it was broken there. The general feeling in the air was really weird.. This was our third and last visit to consistent result.
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Douglas S.
Clearly a victim of their own success, a ridiculously long wait for an omelette that was over cooked and served slightly cold. Too many other better choices within walking distance. A large drop off in quality and service from a few years ago, not worth the wait
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Sam S.
Service with Devon and Nate was outstanding. Place was comfortable and welcoming. Staff couldn't be more helpful. Food was excellent. Very large portions of extremely fresh foods.
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Ariele M.
I can't believe I haven't visited this place sooner. The food is delicious (and they give you nice sized portions for the price). The coffee is refreshing. The atmosphere is comforting. The service is wonderful-A++ all around! I suggest the shrimp and grits Benedict if you like rich comfort food. We also had the sweet potato fries, which were not greasy but light and sweet and paired very well with the spicy ketchup. My friend got the tofu scramble, and they accommodated her vegan diet without hassle. Shoutout to Nate for being THE BEST SERVER EVER! He was so sweet and funny! Thanks for making my first time at Green Eggs a great experience
(5)
Earl J P.
Huge breakfast selection! Had the Creme Brulee French Toast and the fruit cup. Creme Brulee was excellent, Fruit cup was outstanding! Looking forward to stopping back to try some of the other items on the menu.
(5)
Dominek T.
Went on a Sunday for brunch around 10am. The wait was about 5 minutes. I was expecting longer due to the reviews I had read on here. Servers were very attentive. I order the French toast creme burlee. It didn't knock my socks off but it did taste good. HOWEVER the Biscuit and Gravy was amazing. I will probably visit again. THEY ONLY TAKE CASH!!! But there is an atm on the inside .
(4)
Chris S.
Do not know why it took me so long to come here for breakfast but will definitely be coming back much more. Everything I have heard about breakfast has been great and the reputation was right-on. My wife Stephanie got the tofu scramble, rosemary roasted potatoes, and veggie sausage patties while I got the "Kitchen Sink" with a side of bacon. Delish delish delish ! From the moment we walked in the hostess and the servers were extremely attentive. The decor is great with some tasteful artwork. Love the seating and how busy it was for a rainy day. Is great to see this side of No Libs being busy and this is such a great addition for the neighborhood. Have been for lunch once before which was also amazing but did not get a chance to write a review - would have been 5 stars as well. The menu is vast so you can come many many times and order different things.
(5)
Angela V.
Food is creative and delicious. Service and seating policy, not so friendly. I opted for a table without anyone else sitting at it (they were going to seat me right next to another couple at the same table, when there were 3 open tables), and just said I'd get up if a group of four came in.
(3)
Shea J.
Ok so I was in Philly visiting friends for my birthday weekend. While they were still sobering up from the night before (aka sleep), another friend and I decided to make a one mile trek here from our hotel for brunch. And yes it was worth it. We both couldn't resist and ordered "the kitchen sink". Absolutely delish! Only suggestion is that some sort of pork should definitely already be in there but everything else about that dish was on point! Eggs, potatoes, biscuit and gravy cooked like it came from a kitchen in the "SOUF"! It really is a very cute spot and the community style seating solidified the hipster vibe (although the general neighborhood already screams hipster), making me feel like such a cool kid. You are probaly asking, since Im doing all this raving, why are they missing a star? Service! Somebody please let the wait staff know (especially hostess) that it is ok to be happy. Nothing ruins an attempt at de-drunking yourself like being around a set of drabby people at 11 am!! Still great food though! My next visit to Philly, I'll be back!
(4)
Laura F.
this place was off the hook. everyone i went with loved what they got. i got a salad that was topped with orange pieces and goat cheese and was neverending and really yummy. my buddy got latin eggs benedict and my other buddies got the same thing and then a creme brulee french toast--HOLY COW. oh FYI it's cash only. enjoy!
(5)
Mary M.
Green Eggs Cafe just opened on 2nd St between Fairmount and Brown. If you haven't tried it yet, you should! This place was great. The bartender @ Swift Half mentioned Green Eggs to us the day before we tried it, and recommended the biscuits and gravy which we had along with the Kobe Slider trio. The B+G was a side but it was HUGE and could have been it's own meal (only $3.00 too!). The sliders were super tasty particularly the mushroom, cheese + truffle oil and the bacon + blue cheese combinations. The fries were also really tasty. I didn't know that this is their 2nd location, but really happy this is the newest No-Libs addition.
(4)
Meagan M.
Green Eggs was great and there was no wait which was even better. My iced coffee with vanilla was perfect it was not overly sweet and the coffee tasted freshly brewed. For brunch I had the veggie eggs benedict. I loved the mushrooms and the spinach but was not a fan of the red peppers. The bread was good but it got a little too soggy. And the rosemary potatoes was a great addition. My fiance had the special french toast which I was able to taste. It was really fantastic, however I think it would be too much if I had that as my meal. I cannot wait to go back and try the red velvet pancakes.
(4)
Erin W.
Green eggs is my favorite brunch spot in the city! I'd go to No Libs or S Philly any time to grab a bite. I love the cheesy grits! I liked them more when it hey had bits of scrapple in them, but I still love em! Wish they took reservations, but I try to take advantage of the call ahead. It usually works out pretty well.
(4)
Max S.
Went for the second time today. Great Stuffed French Toast with amazing ricotta the first time. Today went for a special; Sweet Potato Hash with two poached eggs and sausage. Honey's tier breakfast, but slightly healthier. Pleased to meet you, Green Eggs.
(4)
Alan Z.
Very nice atmosphere, (The classic rock music got to go)
(4)
Megan K.
very cute. perfect spot for a quick, yummy breakfast. i had the philadelphia style eggs benedict. its on a sotf pretzle!!! the coffee is great and im kinda snobby about that. my friend had a turkey club that was HUGE and fancy. the service was good. it was pretty crowded for 2:30 on a tues afternoon. but luckily we didnt have to wait for a table. its nice when a place is doing so well. i will be back.
(4)
Nga N.
Going here a few times, I come to accept their crowded shared seating arrangement and cash only policy. I love their Eggs Benedict, I get it all the time. However, I have a couple of things that irked me. After asking for the stuffed french toast from Sabrina's, they suggested that my boyfriend and I get half of the FT to share together since we were already having our main meal. I really appreciated that. Green Eggs does not have that option which sucks cause we end up taking home the leftovers and not eating it, therefore letting it go to waste and spending $12 while only eating $6 worth of it. But whatever, that's not too big of a deal. I learn to accept that each place has their own policy. This is what annoyed me the most. My girlfriends and I had brunch and some of us needed boxes to go. We were charged for it! Not only that, but they didn't even give us a bag to carry 3 to-go boxes. We didn't dare ask for a bag to be charged more for something you would think that wouldn't cost a dime! Boxes are $.25 each and maybe I'm being stingy since it's "only" $.25 but c'mon, seriously? Why you gotta be bouji with your fancy boxes and charging people for it? Crazy. Their food is delicious, I love it. The last FR I had was apple pie and omg, it was scrumptious. The service is fine. Servers are nice and friendly. What they charge you for is pretty dumb. How stingy can you be? And they should get bigger ketchup bottles cause I love ketchup and their bottles aren't enough for me and 1+ other(s).
(3)
Bob C.
I had heard much about this location from friends so I decided to take a little trip to the Northern Liberties section of town and boy, I must thank myself again and again for doing so. Readying myself to go on some sort of diet to rid myself of "fat baggage" I decided to splurge on goodness. I dove into a fine plate of the Creme Brulee French Toast and I do believe my eyes rolled back in my head like a Great White. Not quite finishing the large portion, I patted myself on the back but promised to return here again. EXCELLENT!!!
(4)
Megan T.
DELICIOUS. Seriously, everything I've had on their brunch menu is awesome. That being said, this place is always packed, so come early and expect to wait. That's not why they lose two stars, though. Service is hit or miss. It seems like every other time I'm here, my server hates me.
(3)
Alice J.
This used to be my favorite brunch. I went today for brunch and it was the most horrible experience ever. Service is HORRIBLE. I am so disappointed in the service. They brought out our food and didn't even bother giving us utensils until we asked...... The pitcher of orange juice was served warm......and all the dishes just didn't taste good And on top of that I had to ask for the check three freaking times. The quality of the food isn't the same anymore. It's a downgrade. I would avoid eating here. It's not worth the money and the time. I rather have McDonald's and I hate McDonald's. That's how much I hate green eggs. You guys just suck!
(1)
Nicki W.
I'm always excited for a new brunch place in the neighborhood. Green Eggs has a great menu (not just your average eggs) and everything is really cheap ($7 salads, $4 breakfast sandwiches) I went for brunch and returned the next day for lunch. I went with my family on a Sunday morning, all our food was excellent and very fresh, from the tangerine juice to the stuffed french toast. Their lunch is wonderful as well, great salads and sandwiches. i will be returning for sure.
(4)
Shilpa P.
I came here for brunch with a party of 5 - and a bottle of prosecco for the first time right after the holidays! This new little place is on the road to becoming a favorite - not only was there no wait but the food was amazing - and they had lots of healthy options on the menu as well as the greasy-but-necessary favorites! Each of us polished our plates - which is saying something as the servings were huge! I love the BYO theme - it was really fun making our own mimosas. It is cash-only but luckily there is a cute grocery store around the corner with an ATM (how convenient!)
Thank you for creating a masterpiece to share with us!!! You never fail me, Green eggs!!! The owner is always there as well... Just shows that he cares very much for running a fabulous cafe. Everything is fresh. It's honestly the only place in the universe that I would wait for an hour to eat at! Enjoy!
(5)
Monica O.
This place should be featured on a Food Network show like 'Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives' or something to that effect. The creme brulee french toast was quite good, although I didn't taste the creme brulee in it so much. What made up for it though were the multitude of fresh berries it was topped with as well as the creme anglais and pure maple syrup. Ambiance and service is great. Green Eggs is def a wonderful addition to the array of brunch spots in No Libs.
(4)
Casse N.
Made a short trip to Philly to see an old friend in town for the night. We picked this place based on online reviews, and were not disappointed. We did wait for the better part of an hour, but being noonish on a Saturday, it's no surprise. They actually did a great job of turning tables quickly & cleanly. The crowd was big, but they kept it moving without sacrificing quality. And, being able to order coffee while we waited definitely helped the time pass more smoothly. When we did get sat, it was a nice table far from the door highlighted with friendly staff & terrific food. Being my first time here, I opted for the traditional eggs benedict (my "breakfast barometer," if you will), and let's just say it didn't stand a chance. This was some of the best hollandaise I've had outside my own kitchen, and the crispy-chewy texture of the english muffin was ... oh ... now I'm drooling on the keyboard again, aren't I? Anyway, I was so lost in brunch food coma heaven, I don't even remember WHAT the guys got. I do know for sure we didn't take a single doggie bag.
(5)
Danielle M.
So, the food here is amazing..hands down! I've eaten here about 4 times. However, BEWARE ...on 2 occassions with 2 different wait staff we had a problem. We gave the waiter/waitress our money to pay the check and then they dissappeared. We waited, and waited for out change. It was WAY too much money for them to automatically believe it was the tip (example: $27 check and we gave her $40). As our waitress tried to walk by our table my friend kindly asked her for our change... she was totally annoyed, rolled her eyes and just said "Mmmhmm". Then she brought back the change, pretty much putting on the table and rushing off, saying nothing, it was very rude. We could not believe it...we both thought we were being punked. A similiar thing happened with a waiter a few months ago. We had to hunt him down to get our change and he was similiarly annoyed. I'm not sure if they get away with this often and people just say "Forget it." and let them have it. We certainly were not doing that. It's a cash only place so you have no choice but to wait for change. My advice.......bring lots of small bills.
(3)
Kim K.
Was in town & decided to grab my daughter a few vegan dishes to go. The staff was very helpful in helping me order items that would hold well until I got back to Ohio. My daughter loved every bite. Very cute business!
(4)
Sherri H.
Had brunch here with our friends who live down the street - lucky them! Whenever I go out to brunch, even when I set out specifically for pancakes/french toast/waffles, I always change my mind at the last minute and get something with eggs. Green Eggs probably would have been a fine place to do that, but I veered from my norm and got the stuffed french toast (the regular one, not the special) and am glad I did. It was a decadent treat and really hit the spot. A side of thick-cut bacon satisfied my savory tooth. The tables were very close together but our table was perfectly comfortable once we moved it a few inches. Next time I would remember that it's BYOB (they cleverly get around this for mimosas by offering a carafe of Valencia OJ for $30 with a 'complimentary' bottle of Prosecco), but the fresh-squeezed OJ, coffee, and special hot drinks were super yummy.
(4)
Agatha S.
I walked into Green Eggs Cafe with high expectations only to have them burn to ashes. I guess that's the problem with high expectation, only leads to disappointment. It took them about 10 minutes to take my drink order. When I finally ordered, I decided to go for the lox omelet. Boy did I regret that decision. It was ridiculously salty. The potato that came with my omelet was salty as well and overcooked. If I have to drown my potatoes in ketchup, then there's something wrong with the taste; not to mention they look extremely oily. Everything on my plate was so salty that no matter how much I tried, I couldn't finish my food. All I could feel was my blood pressure rising. Very very disappointed because I liked the green eggs cafe in South Philly. I'd rather go to Honey's instead of this particular Green Egg's.
(2)
Brian C.
Best brunch I've had in a while. - The Kitchen Sink - smothered in gravy, delicious biscuit, eggs, potatoes, smothered with cheese in a cast iron pan. Really? Does that not just SOUND awesome? It was amazing. - Creme brulee french toast - A huge stack of french toast, deliciously sweet. Berries, chantilly cream custard, creme anglaise. Also amazing. - Shrimp and grits eggs benedict - Gulf shrimp seasoned well, thick stone ground grits with cheddar, buttery toast, deliciously poached eggs, and classic potatoes. I inhaled this one. Seriously a really great brunch in Philly. The portions are also gigantic, so don't leave your appetite at home. I am now determined to become a regular.
(5)
Fan L.
Favorite brunch place! Their stuffed french toast is absurdly good and gigantic. But you will eat it all anyways. The lox benedict is also really good. I had the chicken and waffles (on another occasion, obv) but it was pretty disappointing. I want my fried chicken to be actual fried chicken, not strips of white meat. Takeaways: - come early or late, avoid the line. Although this is typical at most brunch places in Philly (free market research for you right there) - bring cash - get a mix of sweet/savory and split
(4)
Adrianna A.
Okay I have been to green eggs many times and the food has always been amazing but this time the service was outstanding Angelo I hope you read this you were hilarious and so engaging you definitely made this trip a memorable one and our server Nate you were awesome full of positive energy this will always be my green eggs I'm never going to another location always this one
(5)
Tiya B.
It was totally worth the long wait on a Saturday morning. The French toast was amazing.
(5)
Jasi B.
I ate a cavity for breakfast and it was wonderful. Seriously though that Creme Brulee french toast is just the right amount of sweet that you want to fall head first in love with. My friend had the Kitchen Sink which is all savory everything and we shared our dishes. Good move to balance out the super sweet vs the super savory. The food really is just all around good. The portions are more than enough. Neither of us finished our food. I want to go back, like now.
(5)
Stephanie Y.
So to reference one of my favorite movies growing up, Clueless, this place is a full-on Monet. The menu IS RIDICULOUS. So many varities of amazing sounding brunch items that are going to make this brunch the most epic brunch ever. Items include creme brulee French Toast, red velvet pancakes, a Philly Eggs Benedict, Banana Moon pie muffin to name just a few. My party went with the breakfast burrito, the egg scramble and the Philly Eggs Benedict. We saw the french toast and pancakes and they looked amazing and GINORMOUS but, way too much sugar for one sitting if you ask me. I was excited for my soon to be masterpiece meal. What came out, wasn't so epic closeup. The breakfast burrito didn't allow substitution for egg whites. A little disappointing. This submarine of a burrito came out and I was so excited. And, so disappointing. It was scrambled eggs and potatoes with not much chorizo or any other filling at least I could see or taste. The highlight of that burrito was the black bean "sauce" that surrounded the burrito. (2 stars for this bad boy) The Philly Eggs Benedict were described as a pretzel roll with roast pork, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce. Sounds ridiculous right? Meh. The pretzel roll didn't have much flavor, the roast pork was tough and thick and didn't quite compliment the meal and the Hollandaise really over powered the whole dish. Don't even remember the cream cheese. (3 stars for this bad boy) The egg scramble was the highlight with scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, homemade biscuits and much more and it was a fatty's delight. My bite was delicious. My friend who ordered did say it was way too heavy to finish and stopped half way. (4 stars for the winning plate) Overall, I wasn't impressed with my brunch and probably would try another of Philly's brunching treasures than attempt Green Eggs again or stick with the ridiculously extravagant French Toast and pancakes. Hagsville.
(3)
Deann M.
I've been hearing about this place from so many people, so I was bracing myself for a wait when we finally made it down there. Luck was on our side and we got there just early enough to beat the crowd, which lined up for coffee along the wall as we were seated. I appreciated the coffee-while-you-wait, as I felt a caffeine headache was slowly taking hold. Tables are close together and cramped. If you are in a party of two, you will probably be seated at a table with six chairs (a one-chair buffer between you and a stranger). No worries if you are not claustrophobic. But if you are a claustrophobe you probably would never step foot in this place. BF had been there before and ordered had the breakfast burrito which was huge and he had loved, but we are always wanting to try new things so he opted for the Eggs Benedict, which he said was amazing. I had the "Kitchen Sink" which was 3 scrambled eggs with potatoes, peppers, onions, cheese and topped with a biscuit and country gravy. The biscuit was so buttery and just about melted in my mouth. Everything was delicious. My only complaint was that there was not enough sausage in the gravy, but otherwise it was a huge portion and I even had leftovers. This is definitely a great place to go for brunch, but I would definitely go early, especially on the weekend.
(5)
Liz W.
We have been here a number of times and the food was great every time - much better breakfast than a diner like Darlings up the street and cheaper! The wait staff is always very friendly as well. The only things keeping me from giving it 5 stars was that there is no space to wait inside. Today was chilly and we had our 4 month old with us, and the gentleman who I assume was the manager gave us a bit of an attitude for standing at the coffee bar to wait in the warmth. I understand that people shouldn't be standing there but he told us to "be more prepared next time" and then later he went ahead and pt a high chair at he table which was nice of him, however was clearly annoyed when I told him nicely that we didn't need it since my daughter can't sit up yet and stays in the car seat. The other tough part is when they're busy getting the check takes forever - I think we waited 10 minutes this morning before they came by after we finished eating. Definitely worth going - just prepare in case there's a wait.
(4)
Dawn Q.
Breakfast was amazing! I tried the breakfast burrito, the plate was so pretty that I didn't want to eat it but glad I did!
My review for Green Eggs Cafe is purely based on the takeout experience I had awhile back, so I have no idea what the dining is like in-house. What I will say is that when ordering something called "the Kitchen Sink" do not expect it to be light or delicate. Personally, after waking up drooling on the floor of my office several hours later from the biggest food coma I have ever experienced, I am surprised that I wasn't left with permanent brain damage. In all seriousness, GEC has now made the list of places for to-go work lunches, what with the ease in ordering something for pick-up and the friendly staff at the counter. Yeah, it's an extra quarter for the takeout container charge, but I think it used to be $2 so complaining about a quarter is meh in comparison.
(5)
S P.
Left our Sunday meeting and went straight to Green Eggs...found a parking spot right our front, very grateful for that,because it was cold & breezy out today. 30 min wait, but staff was friendly and courteous by 12:40 we were seated. We all had the kitchen sink which was delicious! Potatoes, peppers, sausage crumbles, I chose eggwhites instead of scrambled eggs...and topped with cheese, and a huge biscuit smothered in pork gravy. We also had a kids portion of the velvet pancakes and scrapple to share. Needless to say we only made it thru half the meal, lots to take home. Our server was extremely pleasant, the coffee was strong and hot, all in all very happy we chose Green Eggs over Sabrina's today for brunch.
(4)
Stacey R.
Amazing!!!!!!!! The next time I'm in PA I will be coming back. The space is very small so don't be surprise if it seems like your having brunch with a stranger. We sat at a long table by another couple we didn't know. The portion of food is very large so you don't really need to order extra sides. This is by far the best place I've ate at in PA
(4)
Katy C.
Green eggs cafe is a fun, delicious place to grab brunch in Philly. You are, however, paying a few extra bucks for atmosphere as I think the food is slightly overpriced. That's also coming from my twenty-something, nonprofit employed self- so take that into consideration. The last time I was there I got the Crème Brulee French Toast ($12) and if you like sweet breakfast items- do yourself a favor and order this plate full of heaven. I saw a table nearby order this and a savory option as well and split them, which might have been a smarter choice and helped me avoid a sugar high, but c'est la vie. It was worth it. If you are planning to brunch here on the weekend either 1) get here early or 2) bring a book and be prepared to wait in line. For more than two people it can often be more than an hour wait. But the food is great once you get in, so it's worth the wait.
(4)
Cori M.
Decided to give this location a whirl years after the 13th Street location rodent debacle. To my dismay, the food was simply awful. My eggs were not done and drenched in oil. The sausage tasted spoiled and was as oily as the eggs. Best part of the meal - the biscuit. Thumbs down.
(1)
Matt Y.
Ordered the coconut coffee which had coconut flakes on top but did not taste any coconut. Also it was watered down. The food is excellent though. Maybe I'll try another drink next time
My mouth is watering just writing this review! Amazing breakfast/brunch spot for a Sunday!! It's located in an awesome artsy area in Philadelphia and it's right down the street from a Wine & Spirits, great for their BYOB option. I always put my name in first, because the wait can be long, then walk down to get champagne for a mimosa! They also have a neat beer store on the way to the wine & spirits, if that's more your style. The seating is a little weird but I promise you'll be so worried about how delicious your food is that it won't even phase you. When they see you brought champagne they put it in an ice bucket and provide you with more appropriate glasses. If you'd like to make mimosas just ask for a large orange juice, it's more than enough for two. Menu Must Haves: The chicken and waffles is out of this world! That's my can't-fail meal here. They usually have specials each day so check them out. The crème brulee French toast is amazing as well if you have a sweat tooth. These are definitely can't-finish meals so make sure you're hungry, it's a lot of food.
(4)
Rathea V.
Don't bother ordering lunch there, they mess up my our burgers and our waiter was not nice.
(2)
Ryan B.
I don't think I can write anything better than what this picture already says.
(5)
Di P.
I've now been to every Green Eggs Cafe in the city so I can write a thorough review. I know you were really worried that I hadn't gone here enough and weren't sure this review could be trusted so I made sure to drag my girlfriends out to all the Green Eggs location. This location here in Northern Liberties is fun as it has a more open farm table seating. So you're sharing a long table with other peeps brunching. The staff has gotten really efficient, operating very smoothly even as they get busy. I still stand by the shrimp grits. I had it at all three locations and love it! Cheesy and delicious. The shrimps are a little underwhelming-- I think there are like 4 or 5 medium-sized. But it could be the small tiny ones, so I'll take it. I've split the different specialty pancakes and french toast. You'll regret it -- but mostly because it's like food over load. A very solid brunch place, guys.
(4)
David N.
Nice little spot for brunch.
(3)
Michelle J.
Red Velvet Pancakes Look Good But Taste Doey...when I complained, manager brought a sign to our table and said you can't get something else look, our policy is written on this sign which was not on the table I was sitting on. It's a $13.00 item on the menu and probably costs the restaurant $2.00 to make. I would have gotten something else... Not happy with this experience and not sure how you build loyalty this way...wait, you don't!
(1)
Olga T.
WOW!!!!! This place blew me away with their brunch!!! the portions are HUGE and the menu options are so amazing that I honestly didn't know what to pick! The service was very attentive & quick and we didn't have any issues. They are cash only and they don't take reservations which is why there is always a wait. We had to wait about 45 min for a table at about 11am. If you're looking for an amazing spot to dine - don't delay and come to green eggs cafe!
(5)
Janine M.
It was a long cold wait but it was well worth it. I went on a Sunday afternoon for brunch with a couple of girlfriends. Food was excellent. The buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese was to die for!!! This place is also BYOB!! I'll definitely visit again.
(5)
Nicole H.
I've returned to Green Eggs since the infamous charge-for-takeout-container trip. This time they didn't charge me (though the menu still says they do, so it may have been a mistake) and the service was friendly. It was still quite slow, and the place itself was a tad cramped and uncomfortable, but the food was good and overall I had an enjoyable lunch there. I'd say it's a solid 3.5 destination, but given my past 2 star review I'll round it up and give 'em a 4 this time around.
(4)
Cynthia A.
Shout out to Nathaniel for 5 star service at this Green Eggs. I usually go to the Dickinson Green Eggs but was so happy I visited here today. Food was as usual very good, atmosphere was lovely ( it was a weekday no wait ) and service was exceptional. Our server , Nathaniel, is the best. He was pleasant, charming and a damn good sport. We were a large party. Thanks Nathaniel.
(5)
Leticia P.
Had brunch here earlier today and this was absolutely the best damn food I've had in a long time. I had the shrimp and grits with red velvet pancakes and it was too good. Great size portions and great atmosphere. I can't wait to come back to Philly so I can eat here again. The wait wasn't bad and service was superb. Highly recommend everyone try this place.
(5)
Brandon C.
The food was very underwhelming, the space and atmosphere were terrible. There are many other delicious brunch spots in No Libs to choose from, so I will not be back to Green Eggs anytime soon. oh- and it's cash only, wtf.
(2)
Jonny R.
Amazing options for eggs benedict, not to mention locally sources ingredients, great servers, short wait (on weekdays), and a great menu. My favorite thing about this place is the inevitability of a diverse crowd, racially speaking. Not easy to find in our city, which is one of the segregated in the country. I loved my shrimp and grits. Shrimp was not overcooked (but I could have used just one more--five is better than four), and the poached eggs were great and not too runny. The cheddar grits was well seasoned and quite buttery. Lovely experience. Right up there with Honey's & Sabrina's in terms of Philly brunch spots.
(3)
Valerie F.
This place makes me feel like I died and went to brunch heaven! Discovered this brunch spot when I was just looking for somewhere to eat in no libs one Saturday afternoon with my girlfriends. It is absolutely delicious! There were so many unique and delicious options to choose from we decided to split 3 entrees. We had the cookie dough stuffed French toast, the red velvet pancakes and the kitchen sink. It was all HUGE like seriously the pancakes looked like a sheet cake! Needless to say we were in a food coma by the end but it was so worth it I can't wait to do it again. Now that I know it is byob I can't wait to come back and sample the other selections and enjoy some mimosas!
(5)
Purpose T.
A bit of a wait on a saturday morning, but not too long. Great atmosphere, impeccable service, and delicious food. Not expensive AT ALL and the portions are beyond friendly. I love it and I'll be back!!! I had the red velvet pancakes. I plan to try something new every time!
(5)
Sandra B.
Brought here by a dear friend who owns a well established restaurant that, in it's own right, has a pretty popping brunch. His strict instructions, "if you've never been here before, there's only one dish on the menu, chicken and waffles Benedict." Sold. It comes with a side. I selected cheese grits over fruit, potatoes with peppers and onions, and rosemary potatoes. There are a lot of flavors and textures happening on this plate in a way that really worked. The chicken was succulent and beautifully crusted, the eggs perfectly poached and runny, the waffle crispy and fluffy. On perfect bites, there were notes of citrus from the hollandaise, a bit of heat from hot sauce that was drizzled on top, salt from the chicken, and sweet from the syrupy waffle. Other bites were lacking the hot sauce and syrup, and the hollandaise really dominated the palate. I wish there was more of both the syrup and the hot sauce, because those components added much needed dimension to the dish. The grits were flawless - creamy, airy, delicious. I enjoyed this meal. Bottom line, if you get to northern libs a lot, add green eggs to the list. If you don't make it to this hood often, go to honey's and get the monte cristo.
(4)
Miryam H.
This is really a great place for brunch if you're looking for traditional and new reinvented versions of breakfast! Our server was friendly and had great recommendations. Our food and drinks were delicious and large in portion size! Only hiccup was that our food took a really long time to come out and we were really hungry, since we already had to wait 45 minutes to get seated. Waiting that long outside in the cold is frustrating - but I guess it's a good sign of both popularity and loyal patronage!
Came on a sunday around 12 so I expected a wait, they quoted us 40 mins. Our name was called after about an hour and 20 mins so that was first strike. After waiting in the cold a few of us decided to order the french onion soup as an appetizer to get us some warm food fast. Well, after a fairly long time the soup finally came after inquiring about it to our waitress ( who was looking really bored standing around). You could tell right away that the soup had been sitting for a while. About a minute later our food came which basically made having the soup pointless. The food itself was pretty good.. (the kitchen sink and the creme brulee french toast) but worth the long wait and poor service? I would say no.
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Martha S.
I've never written a review and deleted this app from my phone. But considering my experience today, I re-downloaded in order to warn people from being in my position in the future. I'm sort of flabbergasted at how horrible of an experience I had at the NoLibs location today! As a former employee of the restaurant industry, I can forgive a lot (like I did today when waiting for a table while noticing un-bussed open tables or waiting 20 min. for a server to acknowledge my table). But to wait to be seated and then wait for a server to come around, and *then* be told that they weren't taking any orders or serving food for at least 40 minutes due to a health inspection seems absolutely nuts. Where I used to work, huge measures would've been taken in this situation to keep customers happy and ensure their return, but we were offered no compensation. An employee informed us that the "government hates" them since they're cash only (though, what does the IRS have to do with OSHA?). He also said each time they fail the inspection (which apparently has happened) they have to pay $6,000 so they try to shut everything down during inspections in order to be super careful. I guess I'm relieved to not be served at a restaurant failed an inspection in the first place - but more than that, their business failings should not result in my wasted time and patronage. I've given these locations a few chances, even though when I go to any of their spots all I can think of is the video of rats crawling on tables at their Gayborbood location, but this is the last straw. I'll definitely be telling everyone I know not to risk their time and money on these mismanaged restaurants.
Totally bonkers brunch/lunch spot -- this is no secret. We are not splitting the atom by informing you of this. I watched my niece house a plate of Apple Cinnamon French Toast, my brother totaled a Skillet of Shrimp and Grits and I had my way with the the Short Rib Benny ... coffee was hot and fresh and since we got their before 10 on a Saturday we had no issues getting a table (5 minute wait). The issue was with the service -- Chelsea was there at almost all of the right times but not when my wife was picking the tomatoes out of her omelette that she did not request -- oh ok, get over it you say? At 15 bucks it should be right. Do the standard two bite check back, not the "does everything look ok?" when the plates are delivered ... sure, on first inspection it looks Ok, but until we stick a fork in in ... well ya know. It's a shame though ... because it really isn't her fault -- she was affable, intelligent and certainly knew her menu -- BUT it comes down to management. I get that this a 'turn and burn' place, get 'em in get 'em out -- but come on. Sure, young staff probably just making Beer money but train your staff properly. Go the extra yard -- separate yourself from the rest. And not by your ridiculous menu offerings. I'm going back, but only because it's clear they are doing something right ... albeit, our meal was not one them.
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Colby R.
Not flexible to customers request would not substitute scramble eggs or poached I guess the chef is more important than the customer but the customer pays the check I guess they are so cocky the don't understand the customer make their success I will not return
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Kim B.
Green Eggs is something I wish existed in every city. This exact place. Everywhere. If everyone ate here every morning, every person's day would be a good day. Seriously! The philosophy of Green Eggs is reflective in its name. All of the hardware is sustainable and the food is organic. Everything is "Green" (don't worry, you can get loads of unhealthy food still). Each item is described so that the savory taste buds of your mouth are uncontrollable. Creme Brulee French toast? Cake batter french toast? Apple pie french toast (that is what I went with). I have never tasted anything like it, and probably won't again. They also had a fabulous lunch menu, which I hope (if I visit again), that I can try. I can honestly say I don't think I have been as impressed with the taste and presentation with a breakfast meal as much as here.
(5)
Rebecca L.
Creme brulee french toast: 10/10 I recommend this place to everyone!
(5)
Joe R.
If you are getting brunch at Green Eggs, it is not because you were strolling by. It's because you planned it. The line can be quite intimidating and you can easily expect a 30-45 minute wait. That said. I would wait well over and hour to eat here. Once you get past the wait, you are in a state of euphoria and bliss. I have never been disappointed in my experience at this establishment. As with most restaurants in Philly, you can expect a fresh hot cup of La Colombe coffee straight away. Then you need to make the impossible decision between sweet and savory. Me, I always choose both. The general plan is for everyone to get a savory dish and then we put a sweet dish in the middle to share. Short Ribs Benedict is my personal favorite!!! For the sweet side, I highly recommend the Apple Pie French Toast or the Red Velvet pancakes. Most importantly, as a side for your meal, break out the big bucks and spend the extra $1 on the grits. They'll even sprinkle some scrapple flakes on top. A definite win for the customer! I love this place and will return. BE AWARE. THIS IS CASH ONLY AND THE BILL WILL BE MORE THAN $20. Generally, each meal is around $15. Bring enough with you. Even so, they have an ATM with a low surcharge at $.99.
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Eva G.
The food was good, but could have been great. The Eggs Benedict was delicious but overcooked and the pancakes and potatoes, while delicious, came out cold. It was a bit of a let down after reading all the good reviews.
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Jenn R.
Came in yesterday with my sister, loved it. Great food & service, waited longer then expected for her pancakes but still worth it.
(5)
Jason G.
Ok, so the wait is a bit long, but the service more than made up for shivering in the cold. A note to families with small children, you are allowed to wait inside by the bar. Down to the real show, the food. The turkey bacon is quite possibly the best I've ever tasted! The portions are huge, and the food is flavorful and delicious. Overall, this a great experience, if you're willing to wait.
(4)
Enric C.
This place is a Winner!!! I'm not gonna give specific details just come and check it out; you won't be disappointed. Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Decor/cleanliness 5/5
(5)
Stephanie S.
Love this place, but it's become very popular now, so be prepared to wait 30 mins to an hour to be seated.
This by far was the rest restaurant that I had a Philadelphia my eggs were not cooked all the way the food server had black fingernails and service took an hour
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Heather W.
Best breakfast in Philly! I've been here several times and have never been disappointed. The place is small, but if you're waiting for a spot to sit, it's not a long wait. Service is always prompt and friendly. I love the farm fresh ingredients, and the fact I leave with doggy bag every time I go. The portions are big! You could carpet a small office with an order of the red velvet pancakes. My personal fav is the chicken and waffles eggs Benny! Holy party in my mouth! There are no wrong choices at green eggs cafe! I can't wait for my next visit.
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Carter P.
Today is a particularly awesome Fall day (sunny & about 65 degrees) so I headed out to get some good food and do some work from the convenience of this NoLibs hangout. I sat outside at one of the four tables and enjoyed the food and atmosphere along with the added perk of people watching on 2nd St. The food is awesome. I had the predicament of deciding which eggs Benedict to dive into - Chicken & Waffle or Shrimp & Grits. With some advice from the server, I went back to my Southern Roots and had the grits with Rosemary potatoes and I have no regrets. The grits are cheesy, the Benedict is also covered with cheese and it's an incredible meal. Portions are generous so come hungry. I gladly paid $.25 to get a to-go box to enjoy this meal again for dinner.
(5)
N B.
This is the best breakfast I ever had. The creme Brulee frenchtoast is amazing. The grits with cheese can't compare to any grits I have ever tasted. I have never been disappointed at Green Eggs even if there is a wait . They have great customer service there is no downside. If you haven't gone you need to get there.
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Lisette D.
We made reservations for 1:30 and weren't seated til well after 2:30. It was cold outside and had my 4 month old with me. Our group of 10 went down to 6 of us because the wait was so long. Not a place to go when your hungry or are in a rush. They need a bigger space. Next time gonna come in order the phone and eat it at home. It's just not worth the wait in the cold and the loud environment.
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Ren N.
The only reason I am giving a 3 star is because of the food, other than that, this location of green eggs cafe has rude hostess. First their rule of only seating parties after they all arrive is ridiculous. Nowadays only certain restaurants have that. You risk having people stand outside while one of their member is grabbing a parking space, and their table is given away to people who came after just because they missed one person. While I could just say I have 5 people total in reality 6 but you have to still give me a table big enough to fit 6. I know you won't take away a seat to look ill fitting, so when my one member arrives he can just slide right in, what are you going to do about that? Call me a liar? I will not come back again just because this is green eggs cafe. There are other great brunch places that doesn't give attitudes with a side of eggs
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Tanya M.
So this could have been the best eggs Benedict I've ever experienced. The sauce was amazing I wanted to lick my plate. But the eggs were overcooked. A poached egg is supposed to have the egg yolk explode over when pierced. Mine was cooked through but still soft. My potatoes were sliced and would have been amazing but they were cold upon arrival. Once again it was really good. Imagine what it would have been like if cooked properly. My table mate had the same thing and here was cooked the same. To bad
(3)
Andrew C.
This place is great if you like spending about 2.5 hours waiting to sit for breakfast. Also be ready to spend 5 dollars on a 7 ounce glass of "freshly squeezed" (yeah right) orange juice. The food is ok at best but isn't worth the $16 price tag. Save your time, money, and sanity by not going here. Not worth it at all in the grand scheme of things. Everyone that eats here also judges you as if you aren't good enough to be in there. Really messed up stuff.
If you're having brunch-y cravings, Green Eggs is the place to go to! Ranging from classics such as eggs benedict and pancakes to unique dishes such as creme brulee french toast and chicken & waffles benedict. Their menu caters to a wide array of tastes for vegans & meat-lovers alike, but still not too overwhelming - even for masters of indecision such as myself. My absolute favorites include: - Creme Brulee French Toast Dessert for breakfast - what more can you say? But have no fear! Put all your guilt aside because there are fresh seasonal berries on top of the warm challah and sweet vanilla bean custard, which obviously makes it healthy and thus suitable for breakfast! ;) - The "Kitchen Sink" Eggs, biscuit, gravy & sausage served on a hot skillet. Enough said. The red velvet pancakes are good, but also not life-changing. If you are going to be trying these, I'd highly recommend getting this dish in a kids size. Even at a kids size, this dish seems to replenish itself like five loaves of bread and two fish.
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Gennifer Q.
When my friend and I arrived here, there was awkwardness with the seating and the hostesses. Two girls were chatting up a storm by the door. When I tried to interject, one abruptly said to hold on. Wow. Sure, take your time. It's not like I'm here as a customer to get a bite to eat, and support your business. The food was fine. I thought my fries were overly salted, but when you're starving any food is pleasing. Our condiments weren't given to us until after I asked for hot sauce. The staff seemed stressed the day I went. It was packed. The staff was nice, but they were venting way too much about some of the unfavorable customers. Last time I checked I wasn't Dr. Phil. My friend on the other hand was doing her best to not have a freak-out moment. One staff member decided to Windex some of the windows, but why would you do that in front of people eating. My friend got sprayed, and she got worried it got in her food. She told the staff member what happened, but instead of accommodating a new meal or working out another deal, the girl basically went sorry about it, but oh well. My friend got sick later that night. Overall, with the experience and the food, it was just okay.
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Kiaira B.
I LOVE THE RED VELVET PANCAKES!!! AND all the other food here, I typically get tex-mex stuff like ranchos huevos or the breakfast burrito. My friends love the short rib egg benedict, or any of the specials. Keep in mind this place is cash only, but they have an ATM inside the building. They don't take reservations so if you come on a weekend, even if you get there early, there WILL be a wait. BUT believe me it is well worth it.. Also this location is byob so feel free to bring your own bottle for your mimosas or drinks of choice. A must eat location if you are in Philly.
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Maria D.
We were on brunch here last Sunday. Restaurant was noisy and stuffed with people, but overall I like the place. Food is unique, delicious with excellent presentation. Portions are large, I had to share my red velvet pancakes with a sister. I like it's byob. I hate it's cash only.
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Brian W.
What's good about this place? Its food. What's not? Its ridiculously long waits for brunch that isn't much different anywhere else. If you want overly sweet French toast, this may be a good place for you. But it's incredibly poorly managed - there are always tables open and a long wait, waiters suck, the hosts are moody, and the seats are on top of one another. Venture outside the tourist spots and try one of the other local delicious offerings! They could learn a management thing or two from Sabrina's.
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Thutrang L.
Green eggs! A popular brunch place! Ordered the Korean burger with spicy fries. Fries were alright, had good flavor but was not as crispy and crunchy as I would have liked. My burger was dripping liquid, my buns got wet... and the overall experience of eating the burger was completely and utterly messy. Flavorwise, not to impressive. There was kimchi inside, so that could have added to the additional moistness of my burger. But the actual patty seemed to be full of liquid and would seep out as I took a bite. I wouldn't recommend this burger, unless you like making a mess as you eat and having a wet burger.
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Kristen M.
I returned to Green Eggs with Dining Partner and 3 out-of-town friends on a Friday morning around 10. To start, three friends had the Nutella latte and Dining Partner had the salted caramel latte. All said the lattes tasted great; "it's like drinking liquid Nutella." This time around I ordered the breakfast burrito sans black beans and it was glorious. Two others had the chicken and waffles Benedict (at my recommendation), Dining Partner had the short rib Benedict, and another friend had the Apple Pie French Toast. Everyone was stuffed and highly satisfied at the end of the meal. My only gripe is that the waitress asked if we wanted boxes to take our remaining food home. (She offered, we didn't ask.) Yes! Check came and we were charged* for the to-go boxes. It was only 25 cents per box and I'm a friend of the environment, but we didn't see any signage and the waitress didn't mention it. With the amount of people they turn through the door everyday, that 25 cents per box adds up. I imagine most people feel cheap asking for the charge to be removed and management banks on that. A little slimy, next time I'll bring my own to-go box! *I was just informed this is listed in fine print on the menu. Sorry I was looking at the food and not at the fine print.
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Lauren R.
Brunch makes the world go round. And so does green eggs. I've been here several times now with my boyfriend and we're never disappointed. I'm normally a French toast fiend but on our most recent visit I opted for the chicken and waffles Benedict and I think I found my new addiction. SO GOOD. I've also had all types of French toast and the huevos rancheros which are all very good as well. I like weekdays better as the weekend gets very crowded but the wait usually goes very quickly and service is always fast!
(5)
Jenna L.
I went here for my birthday, a Sunday at 1030AM, and it was PACKED! But luckily, the waiting line was taken care of swiftly and smoothly. Felt like a special guest the moment I walked in! I loved how the hostess welcomed us and took us to our table. Made me feel like I was in for a great experience! My waitress was alright, she looked like she didn't want to be there and didn't take the time to check on our table at all. Since she wasn't she wasn't so attentive to us, we had to get help from another waitress. Should've given tip to that waitress instead! The food was fantastic. I dream about it nearly every day! I wish the cafe didn't close at 4 PM because there were multiple times I wanted to come here after classes.
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Erica L.
Always expect Green Eggs (at any location) to be packed. However, that could only speak for how delicious the food is because it's worth waiting for. I trekked out from University City to Northern Liberties in hopes for a short line. Alas, it was still quite long and let me tell you..the wait was worth it. Their Creme Brulee French Toast was an amazing balance of sweetness but not being too overly sweet. My friend got the Kitchen Sink, which was an eclectic mixture of everything you could possibly stuff into an omelette and still make it delicious. Overall, I was extremely happy (and pleasantly full) with my meal! But, I have to say that their process of waiting and calling out a name when your table is ready is a little..primitive considering how popular they are and how many people are constantly waiting.
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Isra A.
Dined here last weekend. We arrived super early on a Saturday morning, pretty much right after they opened and so there was no wait time. Our entrees all came out at a decent time and we enjoyed them. We ordered the red velvet pancakes as a breakfast dessert and I was so disappointed. They tasted gooey and under cooked and had a strong powdery baking soda/powder/flour taste that just didn't wear off during cooking. These things looked like they would taste amazing so I'm surprised at how terrible they tasted. Perhaps they were not cooked right. Even though the establishment was practically empty, our server was so hard to flag down. At multiple points I saw her sitting down and eating while I twiddled my thumbs waiting for my coffee refill while looking at her but she was in her own world talking to co-workers and completely disengaged from the service aspect of the job. We ended up just flagging don other servers for our needs but I felt bad doing that as it felt like we were pulling them away from their tables for our needs. Mark up on the juice was ridiculous. My sister ordered an OJ and was never asked if she wanted the large or small and so the bill had $3 for OJ + $2 for a size upgrade. Um hello we were never asked if we wanted it to be upgrade to a large. That's just a shady practice to squeeze more money out of a consumer. Finally, I'm a little weary of this being a cash only establishment.
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Lia B.
Went back to green eggs today in no libs after a year hiatus. Green eggs I'm even impressed! First while the tofu scramble still isn't made vegan by default (womp womp) - it was veganized for me upon request. And the server even went so far as to check the vegan status of the bread and bagels - and even though the bread / bagels were not vegan I obviously appreciate the fact checking. Our meals came out fast and the food as always is good.
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H. I.
Not my favorite of the 3 locations but can't beat the food. 3 of us showed up around 1:30 pm on a Saturday and waited about 25 minutes to be seated. Ventured out of my comfort zone this time and ordered the Korean BBQ Chicken Burger instead one of the decadent breakfast dishes that I usually get. It was delicious but a little messy to handle. I kept the burger in hand until I finished it so the kimchi wouldn't fall out. It was really good though, I would order it again if in the mood for lunch there. My brother and boyfriend both ordered the chicken and waffles - needless to say they went into a mild food induced coma after breakfast. We also got an order of tiramisu french toast for the table which we could hardly finish after our main entrees. Love coming to green eggs but I would prefer the other 2 locations over the northern liberties one. The northern liberties spaces is just one big room. The other 2 locations are more broken out so it feels a little cozier.
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Noa V.
We had a short weekend in Philadelphia. As Vegans we were surprised to see that there were decent options in the city. On our last day (Sunday) we decided to go to Green eggs cafe for breakfast, do a bit of last minute site-seeing and hop back on our 1:30 pm train to New Jersey. We got there at around 10 AM to find the place pretty full with people waiting outside. We didn't know it's going to be so crowded because we never been there before and didn't know what to expect.. We asked the hostess how long the wait is going to be and she said around 15 mintues so we waited. The wait ended up being more like 45-60 minutes! It was a hot day outside and could've been nice if the waiters brought glasses of water out. When we were finally inside we saw that there were a lot of empty tables. We didn't understand it.. We didn't have a lot of time and were very hungry so we ordered 2 vegan french toast. It's a very big dish so ordering 2 of them might have been too much. It was delicious!! We ordered a glass of orange juice and they accidently brought two and we told them to take 1 back. After we paid we saw that we failed to notice that they charged us for 2 glasses of orange juice. We told it to them but it took them so long to get back to us with the change , and we were in a hurry, that we just left... So to conclude: The food (that we actually tasted) was delicious but the service not so good. Tip1:Avoid in rush hours. Tip2: They only accept cash but there's an ATM there.
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Melody Q.
One of the best brunches I've ever had. The red velvet pancakes live up to the hype and both the short rib eggs benedict and grits were phenomenal. Only downside was the incredibly long wait, in which we originally were told 30mins but waited over an hour. In the end though, we all left completely happy and satisfied with the meal.
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Don P.
There were more than 6 empty tables yet we had to wait outside in the lightly drizzing rain more than 10 minutes. Service to get a table is very slow. The hostess doesn't know how to maneuver the customers so that they don't have to wait unnecessarily. It's not that hard to clear a table and get people seated first. That should be a top priority in raising more reveneues. The faster the turn around the more profits earned. Food is generally good. Once you're served, the waitress staff know what to do.
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Ellen W.
A few things before I get to the food. I typically don't have a problem waiting but for those of you who do, plan for a weekday and you still may wait. But, well worth it. If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing brunch location, this isn't for you. I, on the other hand, approve of anywhere I can listen to Nelly and Ludacris while eating. Now the food. My boyfriend had the huevos rancheros and claimed it as the best breakfast he's ever had. Typically, his food gets a heavy dose of hot sauce but he happily proclaimed this dish didn't need it. Served in an iron skillet, the dish was a prefect combination of crispy cheese, spicy pork, and a great salsa. Not to mention the fried egg thrown in the mix. I had the Apple Pie French Toast. The source of the missing star. While it was very good, it left a little to be desired. There were 3 slices of French toast with apples on the top. The apples were delicious but the bottom slices were a bit dry. But, I almost feel the food in general was so good that I'm just being picky.
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Fawn M.
I love there breakfast, always something unique on the menu. We went a couple of Saturdays ago for breakfast, we arrived before 10 so luckily there was no wait. I had the homemade corned beef hash with 3 sunny side up eggs on it and a kid's portion of red velvet pancakes. My boyfriend had the strawberry and banana pancakes with side of turkey bacon. Everything was delicious and plentiful, both of us took plates home. Great service and great food. One of my favorite things about this place is that the wait staff, regardless of if they are or are not assigned to your table, are always eager to assist you. I have been to some places and have been ignored by other staff simply because I was sitting at 'their' table!! I have never experienced that type of services here, highly recommend!
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Adam C.
Before I proceed with this lambaste I must tell you that the food here is excellent. It's a shame that I'm now sitting here with a bad taste in my mouth. First, let's start with the first issue I'm annoyed about. How can a sit down restaurant in a large, modern city be cash only? I know these folks are far from being the only ones but anytime I encounter this I will a) ding the place for it and b) (if I remember) be more reluctant to choose this place when alternatives exist. To me the attitude of cash only indicates either poor business practices it an element of shadiness and tax cheats. Furthermore the ATM charges .99. While reasonable, as ATMs go, that is an additional $1 my already overpriced meal cost me. What do I know? I'm sure there is a compelling reason why this fine, always busy, with a computerized POS system, restaurant chooses to eschew credit cards. I guess they don't really need my business anyway. Next issue: The fact that in order to get what I wanted to eat, I had to order it to go because the kitchen will not make it for here. You read that correctly. The kitchen WILL make me a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, they just WON'T put it on a plate. I suppose there was nothing stopping me from opening up my .25 container (yes, there is a to go container up charge) and consuming my tasty, sandwich right here but I've already made a spectacle of myself while trying to order what I came in here wanting and would rather return to the anonymity of my office where I can consume my apparently shameful sandwich in peace. Instead of carrying out my plan of having a nice, relaxed breakfast, chilling, drinking coffee, eating my egg sandwich and reading, I got to spend the entire considerable amount of time that I waited for my sandwich fuming and mentally composing this review. and then I got to carry it out.
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A-Sharai W.
This place is PHENOMENAL! Fast service & cool decor to say the least... But I will add that it is a place where you should know EXACTLY what you want by the time the server comes back to the table a second time. Lol they are always ready to write and deliver!! Green Eggs is a happenin' spot- all 3 of them!
Went to green eggs this past weekend while in Philly on a mini vacation. First off the location is pretty small so if going be prepared for a wait. I was with a group of 9 we called ahead and still had to wait 45 min before we were seated. The server was great. Very attentive and served us well with such a large party and a packed restaurant. The food was very good. The portions here are HUGE! The menu prices were on the higher side but with the size of the portions I had no complaints. We had 3 kids with us and they really loved the chicken and waffles as well as the red velvet pancakes. I had a club sandwich was so large I could only get through half of it. The only thing that could have made this meal better was a mimosa. They only had a bottle of champagne and carafe of OJ for sale. No by the glass. Great experience here. I would definitely go back again next time in Philly.
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Alison L.
I very, very rarely write one star reviews, but this establishment has the worst service. I wish I was being dramatic, but I was livid by the end of the dining experience. Seated immediately upon arrival on a Saturday morning at 10am. So far so good. Server took 15 minutes to come around and take the order. Eh, ok. It seems like she was having a bad day, but I did not expect it to actually affect the dining experience. Ordered. The server literally rolled her eyes when I asked her to add something to my order. Waited 30 minutes. No bueno. A couple was seated next to us and ordered. Waited an additional 20 minutes and the couple receives their food before us. It was at this point I swore to never come back again. I said something to a different server and our food came out a minute later. We asked for the check, and surprise surprise, it took 20 minutes for them to bring out the check. We asked the primary server, a second server and the hostess before finally getting the check so we can go. The food was decent, but certainly not anywhere close to make up for the fact that we had to wait as long as we did, in addition to the ridiculous service. I know not all diners here experience this, but I am beyond appalled with the way things went. Sure, go eat the red velvet pancakes, but the Green Eggs Cafes throughout Philly will not receive my recommendation.
I think I'm just a fanboy. I've never had anything hear that made me crazy for this place but I just love coming here. Something about Green Eggs Cafe just makes me happy. I will say the pancakes are pretty memorable. Do yourself a favor and ignore the legions of pricier pancake specialty this and pretentious-word that and just stick to the regular $7 pancakes. You can get one topping for 'em and they will really drown them with it. They are HUGE too. I cannot finish these by myself and I'm usually efficiently dosed into a food coma by 2pm every day.
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Lauren C.
Girls brunch yeaterday morning. We always see lines and lines of people around this place, but never really feel like waiting, so when the opportunity presented itself on a Tuesday, we made it happen. The restaurant was pretty much empty which was incredible. Our server was great! Had a really fun vibe and made our breakfast really pleasant. I had the vegetarian benedict with the rosemary potatos. When I went to the one in South Philly, i went with the potatos with onions and peppers which were good too, but the rosemary spuds were out of this world! One of my friends got the grits, which were prob. the most creamy, delicious grits i've ever tasted. Another friend got the red velvet pancakes which were HUGE and overwhelmingly delicious. My final friend got the chicken and waffle benedict... which doesn't particularly appeal to me, but she seemed to enjoy it. The coffee is strong, they keep it coming, and same goes for the water. I really enjoyed this place. I know the 'Green Eggs' name got a bad rap from the rats at the center city location, but this place was untouched, and even in center city... it happens. This place is great! They have been embarassed, and I assure you now that these restaurants will be sterile! Mangia!
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Sudo N.
As with most breakfast places, it can be hard to find gluten-free options on Green Eggs's menu. I got their cheesy grits, with scrapple points. This cost only $5, and is so rich and filling that I didn't want anything else for quite a while. I was happy with it, but would not want to eat it regularly. The coffee was good. The tables are big, good for groups; if you are by yourself you may end up eating with strangers. The restaurant is rather noisy and busy, not a good place to sit quietly. I would return.
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Vanessa K.
I visited Green Eggs Cafe a couple weeks ago at the suggestion of a friend. The cafe is very cute and there was no wait for us on a Saturday because we came toward the end of brunch. I orded the creme burlee french toast- it looked very decadent but it didn't taste that way. It was okay- but the bread should have been more moist. I also orded the buffalo mac and cheese and it was AMAZING!!! Improve your life and order it! My wife had the chicken and waffle benedict. We shared it and both thought it was okay. Nothing to write home about but kinda good. I planned to order the red velvet pancakes but decided against when I saw that the stack was larger than my head and nobody wanted to share. womp. So I will go back and get them next time. I say check it out because it is pretty good. Remember to BYOB and to order the mac and cheese!
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Steve M.
I love this brunch, every time. Eggs Benedict has never been better than the Philly-Style version at Green Eggs, served with pork loin on a Philly soft pretzel roll. Their grits are best-in-class (perfectly chunky texture with melted cheese), their peanut-butter-stuffed French Toast somehow light and not so sweet it melts your brain... and free coffee while you wait for a table, which is seldom very long somehow. And the "kitchen sink"... well just be sure you're hungry. Highly recommended!
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Melissa F.
Thank you, Yelpers, for advising the bf and I to come here--it was fantastic and the waitstaff was SO friendly! We chose three dishes-- breakfast burrito, kitchen sink, and (of course) the red velvet pancakes-- to share. The portion sizes are gigantic (we didn't finish any of the dishes) and were all great! Naturally, we LOVED the red velvet pancakes and, since I've gone back to DC, I can't stop telling everyone about those pancakes! If you are in Philly/visiting Philly, do yourself a favor and at least go to Green Eggs and get yourself an order of these pancakes!
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Matthew T.
I went with my girlfriend and it was good. Hers was much better than mine. I ordered the chipped beef...disappointing. Its just toast with gravy, with a littttle bit of beef. The chipped beef at Standard Tap is way better. Standard Tap has lots of beef, moisturized with gravy. This chipped beef was hardly any beef, just gravy and toast. My girlfriends meal was good. Hence, 3 stars instead of 2. My guess is that it is a hit or miss kind of place depending on what you order. Don't get the chipped beef.
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Justine S.
Horrible service, but the food was good. Absolutely not worth the wait. We ordered soups, which typically is served before your meal. Our waitress "Madeline" was standing around, not once following up on how long the food was taking, not asking if we would like refills on any beverages. We had to get her attention (because she was very busy leaning and doing nothing) to ask if the soups were coming out soon. She went to check, shortly after the soups came out and it was very obvious they were sitting around for a while as the cheese was cold. Clearly in her day dreaming laziness she forgot her job is a server. A few minutes later our meals came out - what's the point of a soup appetizer at that point? Awful service.
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Carolyn L.
As far as bruncheries go, Green Eggs is a worthy contender but definitely is no K-O. In a NoLibs Bruncherie Boxing match it surely go the distance (full number of rounds). As an avid brunch go-er, I've grown tired of the off-the-wall french toasts and giant portion size gimmicks. I do still love me some brunch, but I've long ago stopped being impressed and dazzled by dessert atop french toast and heaping mounds of average breakfast food.. With that said, the food is A-OK but nothing to write home about. I do like their extensive benedict options as I am a fan of those hollandaise doused, running egg smothered, heart attacks. Only downside is sometimes their over easy eggs come out borderline over hard. :( The specials board usually has something that is worth trying. In general, the food is cooked well, seasoned well, and is fairly tasty, Plus, their coffee is pretty good. Brunch waits are pretty outrageous. I don't think GE is worth the wait, however, I would happily jaunt down there for a weekday or early weekend breakfast. Servers are incredibly personable but a little slow if they're busy. In all fairness, if I could, I would give good old GE 3.5 stars.
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Angie K.
The stars remain the same, but there is a dish worth mentioning: PORK BELLY BENEDICT. Now this is pork belly done right: thick cubes of pork belly, smoked with maple, appropriately seasoned with salt and pepper...kind of like Korean BBQ pork belly. If you are a true pork belly fan, you must get this! I would've bumped up one star just on the pork belly alone, but the Chicken and Waffles Benedict was horrible. Small pieces of fried chicken that wasn't even crispy. No thanks. The Red Velvet Pancakes are huge like everyone mentioned, but it wasn't too sweet and the chocolate morsels were just enough and not overwhelming.
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Samantha K.
Definitely one of the best brunch places in the city! The food portions are HUGE so it's very much worth the price. My only problem is the long wait times to actually get a seat. On the weekends it can easily be at least an hour wait for a table and they don't take reservations.
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Nancy P.
Personally, I cant ever say no to breakfast food. It's the best meal of the day, in my opinion. So I guess I am slightly partial to brunch locations, but fortunately (for my waist) and unfortunately (for my cravings) I don't get to go to many places. Initially we had plans to go to Sabrina's in South Philly, but the wait was over an hour. We decided to check out Green Eggs Cafe instead because a few of my friends had recommended it. The wait was almost as long..(stubborn table who paid and sat sipping on coffee, just sit outside already!) But the turnover on tables was pretty decent. I had my mind set from before I made plans to eat that I wanted Eggs Benedict. It didn't hit the spot as I was hoping it would. Yes, I love poached eggs and you really cant go wrong with it, but the hollandaise sauce wasn't there for me. My one friend ordered the breakfast burrito (carb city!); it was an enormous portion. My other friend got waffles with fresh fruit, however she saw on the menu that they offered ice cream but the server told us that they didn't have any (no freezers?). Both seemed to enjoy their meals though. We also split the kobe sliders trio. I had the shiitake mushroom one and enjoyed it but wished i didn't eat so much of my eggs benedict. It's definitely a cute place to check out if the wait isn't that long (but I went on a beautiful but windy Sunday afternoon, so I get it). I'd come back but wouldn't order the eggs benedict again. And don't forget the cash and BYOB.
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Sarin S.
The food is amazing! You HAVE to try the creme brule french toast. This place serves breakfast and lunch all day. My friends and I were visiting from Los Angeles and picked this place based on the previous yelp reviews. looking for a place to have brunch at. I had a great experience. The owner is also very nice and friendly!
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Julie M.
I had the creme brulee french toast, but it was a very tough decision because everything looked and sounded delicious. We had to wait about an hour for a table for two on Sunday at noon, but that helped me work up my appetite so I gobbled up my giant plate of french toast in one of my fastest eating times ever. The berries were fresh, the sauce was creamy and brioche was lightly fried but not too heavy. I also got a sampling of the buffalo chicken mac and cheese which was amazing. It comes in its own skillet, bubbling with cheddar and topped with blue cheese. Yes, you will have to wait for brunch, but I am so glad that I did.
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April W.
Long wait on the weekend, but was expected. Must try the Benedicts! I've at least seen all of them and am always impressed!
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Cara L.
Let me begin by stating the bad: There's always a wait, the place is small, it's cash only. That being said, I do not care about any of that because it's worth it. I have never had something here I didn't love! When I have people visit from out of town I bring them here because I am certain they'll have an incredible meal that they can't just get anywhere. I love the salmon benedict (those fried capers!!!) and the short rib benedict. Their short ribs are great, I love getting them over the grits. The mac & cheese is absolutely incredible. The specialty stuffed french toast options are always fantastic, they are decadent but worth the treat. The chicken cutlet sandwich is very good, their tomato soup is a great side. The short rib panini is delicious, as is the buffalo chicken mac & cheese. The specialty coffees are delightful as well as the lemonade. Long story short, you cannot go wrong when you come here.
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Malik M.
Love this place for brunch. I went here as soon as I arrived in Philly from LA. There are a lot of brunch spots in Philly but I truly appreciated their food. The wait was perfect as I was catching up with an old friend that I haven't seen in a while. She was pleased with the food and service. The wait gave us time to catch up and when the food arrived, "she's a foodie" it was pleasing to say the least! This friend is now my girlfriend and will soon be more. So it's great for a first brunch date!
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Tiffany T.
Been here many times. This is a review of their Snickers French Toast and Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict. Service was on point as usual - Snickers French Toast: very good, a little bit sweet, but that probably means it's just right for the average American. I could taste the snickers throughout the french toast. My only complain is that it was barely luke warm when it came out - Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict: meow :/ The egg wasn't poached perfectly as it normally should be. When I cut into the egg, I expect its gooeyness to flow all over my egg and chicken. It didn't. It was medium-well on the inside. Luckily, I used to be a well done egg eater, so I ate it anyway. The hollaindaise was good. The chicken, I don't remember it being advertised as such on the menu.. correct me if I'm wrong, but it wasn't your average fried chicken. It was more like a breaded, buffalo chicken breast. Flavored very well I must say, but not the fried chicken I was looking for. Waffle was good, potatoes were pretty good although it tasted like there was ginger in it, so that threw me off a bit. IMO, go to Hawthornes for the chicken and waffles!!
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Sarah E. H.
Oh Green Eggs Cafe, You get a star for food alone--everything else...not worth it. The overall attitude is just not welcoming at this place. They have a card on every table saying something to the effect of We're Right, You're Wrong, and don't try to get away without paying for food you couldn't eat due to allergy or whatever. When I went o pay bill at 'counter/bar/hostess' area, I got told I'd have to go back to my seat and pay my waitress..not "Let me give that to your waitress"..no..GO BACK". Just rude on top of rude and rule on top of rule..No thanks Green Eggs.
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Jeremy R.
We had a very underwhelming experience. We went for brunch. Out of a group of 5 they screwed up every order except one. I mean come on people. It's breakfast fare how hard is to get an order right. To be fair the food they gave us was good but they didn't seem to do anything special to acknowledge their mistake which left my brother waiting for his food after everyone else was done. Don't plan to return
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Den S.
I took my wife here due to a coworkers recommendation .Although my choice of a breakfast burrito was pretty common to what was available I couldn't be more happy with my selection Our waitress was top notch and someone was always available to freshen up our coffee Arriving early on a Sunday morning seating wasn't a problem.The only regret I had was that I couldn't have tried more items on the menu.We will definitely have a return visit
Street parking for this place & it can get really really busy. It is super noisy on the inside so make sure your ear drums are prepared. The hostess was outside & we waited about 25 min for our party of 2. When we were finally seated I ordered scrambled eggs w/cheese, turkey bacon with rye bread & rosemary potatoes. I also ordered the smoothie which consisted of banana, strawberry, honey and greek yogurt ! When my order arrived WOW ! The portions were huge. Everything was very tasty. The turkey bacon strips were huge (def not what I am used too) ! I was pleasantly surprised. The smoothie wasn't to thick or to thin. I really enjoyed it. I left incredibly stuffed. I don't even think I need to eat for the rest of today :) !!! However, I do wish the service was a lot better. It took awhile to place our order & receive our food & then to receive the check. However, the food was so good you barely notice how bad the service the really is. The food makes up for the lack of service. The seating layout is fairly open so you might end up seated next to people you don't know. Its loud enough though that you won't have to worry about them eavesdropping on your conversation. I will be back to try the french toast next !
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Blue A.
Our last morning in Philly we whipped out our Yelp app and found Green Eggs. Great reviews, unusual offerings...lets do it! Walking in the have the main wall open to the street. It's like dinning outside but under the comfort of a roof. We sat somewhere in about the middle of the restaurant and the servers were extremely nice, friendly and got us our coffees in no time. I had the pork belly eggs Benedict. Mainly because I love both dishes so much desperately, I can't imagine how they would taste together! I was extremely happy. Two poached eggs, with tender delicious porkbelly under...with a delicious hallandase sauce. It was a winner. Unfortunatly we didn't get any of the sweet plates but did see some of them wiz by us. I wish we had! We wanted to leave room to get donuts...but those creme brule french toast looked AMAZING. Maybe next time!
Man, the food here is BANGIN! Red velvet pancakes, breakfast burritos, creme brulee french toast, duck reuben, I will take one of each please! I came here with four friends around noon on a Sunday... it was pretty crowded but not THAT crowded. We were told a 30 min wait, OK we could deal with that. It was chilly out and everyone awkwardly stands on this one wall on the side of the restaurant, maybe trying to eyeball the other patrons dishes and contemplate what to order? We waited inside, outside, walked around the neighborhood, got some cash (CASH ONLY but there is an ATM in the back if you forget), and bought champagne (BYOB, awesome), got some coffee from the coffee stand in the back... cool)... and we were STILL WAITING. An hour and 15 minutes passed and we were finally seated. I understand they were busy, but one of my pet peeves is when they don't give you accurate wait times. If it will be over an hour, just tell us please! Otherwise I am drooling in anticipation unnecessarily for an extra 45min! Once we sat down, everything was great. Our server was fantastic (I think they make the female servers there wear really tight leggings and it seems like they are also required to have great rear ends). We made out own mimosas with the fresh squeezed juice (yum) and our food came out fairly quickly. Everyone was happy I had the breakfast burrito.... everything you love about breakfast wrapped together in a warm tortilla mmmmm. I love that they put the potatoes in there too. My only complaint would be I wanted more salsa. My friend is an eggs benedict lover and connoisseur and she gave hers an A+, which is difficult to get! Once we got the bill, the prices weren't too bad, but man the really get you on the juice! It was good, but two large juice pitchers ran us almost $40! Oh well, the mimosas were worth it and I would do it again! I debated giving 3 or 4 stars.... I would give 4 for the coffee station while you wait, good service once you sit down, amazing food, and BYOB.... but I just can't get past the ridiculously long wait and false advertising on wait times! I don't mind waiting, just please let me know!!! Green eggs cafe, I will be back, next time I hope it is a 4 or 5 star experience! You were so close!
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Ashley S.
We waited about 45 min for a table for four (as expected at 11 AM on a Saturday morning). Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. We had the Ultimate Tofu Scramble (for any non-vegetarians who enjoy eating vegetarian sometimes, it definitely tasted like soy and other substitutes but was still delicious), Breakfast Burrito (quite large, very yummy), the Kitchen Sink (huge portion, tasty), and the Chef's Burger (a little messy to eat but very juicy and cooked perfectly; plus, a huge portion of fries). All in all , a wonderful experience, and well definitely be back soon!
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Nikitha C.
Best food I've had in a very long time! We had a 25mind wait, but it wAs worth it. Great atmosphere and great customer service. One bite of tiramisu French toast and u thought I wAs in heaven. Nutella latte and signature hash browns are must try. My husband ordered breakfast burrito. Very tasty as well. Very cute place with amazing food! Cash only! Park on the streets. Very environmental friendly :)
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Jodi W.
Best brunch in town. Recommend trying this weeks special, Kings French Toast and Moroccan Lamb Hash!
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Chantel S.
Green Eggs! I am an absolute fan of the food here. I've been twice and both times they did not disappoint. The first time I had the kitchen sink. It is a lot of food and the flavors with the onions and peppers were awesome. The second time I had the creme brulee French toast. It was out of this world delicious. The fruit tasted fresh and the sauce that was on the French toast was the highlight of the entire dish. This plate was also a lot of food for me but I could not stop eating! My friend let me taste her quinoa porridge which was delicious. The next time I go back that is what I will order. The staff is very friendly. Two thumbs up for Green Eggs Cafe in Northern Liberties!
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Lauren L.
I had brunch with a friend here last week. I got the vegan French toast and she had the non vegan french toast. Our waiter was super nice and full of energy at 10 in the morning! Our food came out quickly and was delicious. I wish they took credit cards and had more vegan options, but overall it's a great little gem. I've had the vegan skillet here once before too and remember it being delicious and fresh!
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Chi T.
I'm definitely coming back. I had the chicken and waffles eggs benedict ("chickie ben," as the waiter called it) with a side of poutine... wow! I would certainly get this dish again. The chicken was moist, the waffles were buttermilky, and the poached eggs were... poachy (?). I wasn't too fond of the little bits of ham (or bacon) in the poutine, but it was still tasty and didn't ruin the poutine. My bf had the creamed chipped beef and bacon, and while the flavor was tasty, there wasn't enough of anything but Texas toast and gravy. We both liked my dish better :-) They also brew La Colombe coffee, my fave. Oh, and there's a jar w/sugar cubes on the tables. So cute! I kind of wish they were marshmallows so you can snack on them while you wait for your food. I was a bit too happy-go-lucky and put a few too many cubes in my coffee. We arrived around 11:30 and got seated around noon. I wish they took reservations. Overall, Green Eggs, thumbs up.
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Alli H.
Delicious, delicious, delicious. Friends have been telling my boyfriend and I that we should grab brunch here for so long.... WHY did we wait?! We could have been eating this delicious stuff for over a year now! Service was impeccable. Veggie burger and fries were awesome. Loved it! We will be back!
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Sara P.
Every other Sunday, my friend and I brave the long brunch crowd lines to eat... The Best Chicken & Waffles in the World!!! Well, I get the chicken and waffles. She's a vegetarian (been there, done that, done with that). What makes this dish better than normal run-of-the-mill chicken and waffles?? Chicken and waffles sandwiching a poached egg with hollandaise sauce, real maple syrup (just a bit), and... hot sauce. And, I don't even like hot sauce! On top of that, I substitute the potatoes with their tomato soup. It sounds decadent. Hell, it is decadent. Incarnate. My favorite Philly treat at the moment. This place would be getting 5 stars if it was just about food quality. But, I did have bad service my first few times (service has since improved). And, no credit cards is a real downer.
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Trisha L.
I always make my other half come out here to pick up my breakfast and we finally made it in to sit and eat. The food us always out of this world, and the atmosphere is cozy and friendly. I will be back with my friends for sure!
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Charles T.
its not your typical breakfast menu, but it's definitely a place to check out. Limited seating so you might have to wait to get seated if you have a large party. Prices are a little up there for a breakfast menu (average plate is about $12-$15) and the spot is a BYOB!
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Lisa C.
One of my favorite brunch places when I still lived in Philly. I love the red velvet pancakes but can only finish 1/4 of it before I'm stuffed! I miss coming here on a Saturday morning and enjoying a cup of coffee, while chatting with a friend and devouring the delicious food!! It does get pretty hectic and cramped on weekend mornings (as to be expected with brunch places) but usually worth the wait! If you don't feel like standing there, you can always sign in with the hostess outside and explore the neighborhood. At Northern Libs, you can sometimes find flea markets and fun things to do on weekends anyway!
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Madison W.
So so so good. Had to wait like thirty minutes but it was definitely worth it. My boyfriend and I both got the Chicken and Waffles Benedict. He got the Rosemary home fries and I got the home fries with onions and peppers. My boyfriend acted as if he had literally died and gone to heaven. I was equally impressed. The hot sauce hollandaise was my favorite part. With the maple syrup there was a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Can't wait to go back!
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Nicole V.
I would give this 3.5 stars. The food was good and hot when served. My friend had the creme brulee french toast and loved it. I had the veggie benedict and have nothing bad to say. Their portions are large. What I didn't like was the lack of service when it came to filling coffee and water. I know it was busy but I hate being left thirsty. I really had to laugh when we received the bill and saw due to their large portions, I was charged for the "biodegradable box" used to take my leftovers. Really?!? The amount that is charged per dish is not enough to cover a box they feel the need to tack on another $0.25. I know it is not much but it is the principle. If I wash the box, may I have a refund upon returning it?
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Pam S.
Came for breakfast. Was wowed. Will return. Good food, good atmo, good service. Green Eggs Cafe easily made my list of places to hit up for breakfast when I saw their very vegan/vegetarian/omnivore friendly menu. Perfect for my usual breakfast scenario: Recruit friend. Go to place. Pam orders something involving tofu, friend orders something involving bacon or eggs. Enjoy. Both of us left the place with leftovers, me with half my order of vegan french toast, him with at *least* half of his meaty/cheesy breakfast. Both, happy. Totally empty for a weekday breakfast, very delicious.
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Jessie K.
So my friend and I went today, sunday, and the good was still delicious just sloppier
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Ordale A.
I arrived at this place with all of the bad temperament that comes from being stuck on a non-moving Amtrak train for three hours. The fact that the red velvet pancakes were square and not round as I expected was enough to make me go Katie-Kaboom in there. But I kept my cool because the idea of a stack of red pancakes layered with marscapone and chocolate is very pacifying in a Homer Simpson kind of way. I wish I could get all "Iron Chef America Judge" on you and describe the intricacies of the flavors, but I ate a stack of red pancakes with cheese, chocolate and maple syrup...oh, and a side of bacon. You'd have a better chance asking a heroin addict to describe the high halfway through a nod. One minute there was a huge plate of pancakes (and bacon, let's not forget the bacon) and then there wasn't. Somebody--I assume the waiter--came by asking for money and then we left. I think we paid him first. I hope we paid him first.
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Sarah K.
I really want to really like this place. They give huge portions of food and it's delicious! I'd recommend the red velvet pancakes, creme brulee french toast, kitchen sink, and eggs benedict. The lox benedict comes with a LOT of lox (dare I say, too much?). However, there's a long, boring, uncomfortable wait in crowded, confined areas or outside with no seating area; rushed and frenzied service, and extra fees for (organic_ take out boxes. Although this place is delicious and I would love to come here every week, it gets 3 stars for all the downfalls listed above. I'd prefer to get take out instead of having to wait and eat so quickly to make room for the next round of customers, but there's a fee you have to pay because the restaurant wants to be environmentally conscious..
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Mo D.
Went here 2 weekends ago and dispite what has been in the news about rat infestation at another location, the food at this location was absolutely delicious! VERY large portions and reasonably price ($23 for my meal). Lemonade was a bit tart and if you are black, the waiter (forgot his name) will begin using slang as if standard english is a foreign language to you! Lol, smh! Oh, CASH ONLY and the ATM inside is a tab bit shady because its super slow =/
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Rita M.
YUM. Had a humongous and tasty brunch here. I opted for the eggs benedict, which was perfect. The hollandaise was very creamy and complemented the hearty slab on Canadian bacon atop my muffin. My plate was heaped with breakfast potatoes, onions, and peppers which made for a really filling dish. My mom had the breakfast burrito which she found fresh, tasty, and extremely filling. BF had steak and eggs which were prepared well, but a little cold. All of our food was slightly less warm than breakfast food ever should be. Two stars off for service and space. Green Eggs is pretty cramped, but I would expect wait staff to be able to navigate the room without slamming into purses, chairbacks, and elbows. These bumps happened several times during our meal and made it a lot less enjoyable. Add that to the snooty, cold waitress who ostensibly felt that she had much more important things to do than wait on us- AKA DO HER JOB. Additionally, we saw a party of 8 or so come in and ask if tables could be joined so they could all eat together. They were refused- what the heck?! It just seemed unreasonable and petty. And cash only? Come on. Green Eggs seems like the type of place that has a firmly established customer base and could not care less about visitors/new patrons.
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diane g.
First time here. Wanted to come for brunch on a weekend but called and was advised there's usually a 45 minute to an hour wait so went with a restaurant that accepts brunch reservations as no place is worth an hour wait. So tried it on a weekday @ 11:30. I found the menu to be very creative. Super hard to decide. Went with the short rib eggs benedict with a side of cheese grits. INSANE! Underneath the eggs and meat was a potato pancake which didn't have much flavor but didn't really need to since the ribs, eggs and hollandaise were so flavorful. The grits were super creamy and some of the best I've had. La Columbe coffee was good. Sugar cubes were served in a closed jar without a spoon. I can only imagine people putting their fingers in there. Service was fast ...just wish the server was more attentive to keeping my coffee cup filled. Other cons I'm taking a star off for: they don't take credit cards, no brunch reservations, super loud music inside (so I ate outside). But all in all - a wonderful dining experience! Can't wait to try the tiramisu french toast.
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Marc B.
If you are lucky enough to go here, get a skillet. Delicious, filling, very reasonably priced. You can't beat it. The location might be "northern liberties" or "a bad spot" but trust me that this area is a huge up and comer, very safe, and even hosts tons of events. Great time for family, friends, dates, anyone who wants a good brunch!
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Robyn H.
Finally made it to Green Eggs to check out their brunch. We went by a few times before, but the line was always outside the restaurant and we never wanted to wait. Green Eggs is a solid restaurant. I ordered shrimp and grits, and while I admit it wasn't the best I've ever had, it wasn't too bad. The problem was that most of the restaurants that make this dish make it creole style and use a sausage gravy and chicken sausage mixed with tomatos and onions and some spices.That's what I'm used to! Green Eggs used nothing, so it was pretty bland in comparison. I just had shrimp and grits last week at Silk City, and theirs was much better. My fiance' had the creme brulee' french toast with berries, and I could tell by his face he wasn't overwhelmed. In fact, the only time we are really overwhelmed with brunch is when we eat at Sabrina's, but I like to give other places a try from time to time. On a positive note, the servers were polite and attentive, and my food and my tea was nice and hot. I love when my server gets my order exactly right and i never have to ask for things like cream, sugar, butter, or ketchup. I like the vibe of Green Eggs, so it's definitely a place we'll return to.
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Jesica L.
My chicken and waffles egg Benedict were okay but the red velvet pancake was so delicious. Three stars because we had a waiter then got switched to a waitress who kept rushing us to order even though we had two more friends coming. We ended up having to order for them because they can't put in incomplete orders... Whatever that means. Long story short the food had to get ordered all at once and came out before the two people came so their food was kind of cold
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Tara G.
Hubby and I tried Green Eggs for the first time on Friday for my birthday lunch. I pretty much adore everything about this place. I started off ordering a coffee beverage- a latte with salted caramel. It was unbelievable. I really enjoyed this drink. Just the right balance of sweet, salty and creamy. Hubby had the caramel latte sans the salt- apparently he's the only weirdo on the planet who doesn't like salted caramel. For lunch, I had the pork belly cubano (fan-freakin-tastic) and hubby had the cafe burger (also excellent). We were very pleased with the sandwiches. On the side, I got onion straws, which seemed a little more like a burger topping than a side when they came out, and hubby got potato salad. The potato salad is something I would highly recommend. It was not too acidic, not heavy on celery salt/seed like so many potato salads tend to be, and pretty much consisted of big potato chunks and some shredded carrot. It was really excellent. There are only a few things I would change about Green Eggs. First and foremost, I hate that it's cash only. Also, I am not a fan of communal dining, so it was definitely a little odd to be seated at a table with strangers. This will definitely not keep me away, but it took some getting used to.
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Ivan K.
A cute spot to take your girl. The food, presentation and service are amazing. We liked it so much , we made it a weekly habit.
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Michelle B.
Ordered shrimp & grits rosemary home fries. I found the shrimp& grits to be bland & under seasoned. Rosemary home fries were tasty. Average meal.
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Ashley G.
Finally, and let me say I am a greedy person so when I am hungry, waiting is not an option. So Finally I came here early enough to get a table with no wait. The waitress, the host, all of the employees were very nice and knowledgable. I came here to see what the buzz was and I was not disappointed. My usual breakfast in North Lib is at Honey's Sit and Eat but they have left a bad taste in my mouth lately, or Dos Segundo's but there's nothing really comparable to Dos Segundo's. However today we tried this spot and it was so awesome. The food was great. I ordered the Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict (even though I don't like eggs Benedict at all, I love chicken and waffles). I requested the eggs scrambled and the hollandaise on the side. My love got the Shrimp and grits and the waitress offered us a kids size Red Velvet pancakes on the side so we could try what they were pretty well known for. It was a birthday brunch so I splurged a bit. Everything was delicious, many people do not realize that red velvet cakes, cupcakes, pancakes whatever have you is supposed to be chocolatey! Red velvet is a southern dessert, chocolate with red food coloring. Here they added chocolate chips to really bring out the chocolate flavor and they were awesome! No wonder everyone loves them. My chicken and waffles was awesome and came with breakfast potatoes, peppers and onions, my fav!! I tasted the Shrimp and grits and I would return for that as well. I'd try to go back and try more of their menu, they have vegan options which is awesome for my part time paleo/vegan lifestyle. Don't judge me! Love love love love this cute quaint spot!!
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L C.
I've been here several times in the last few years (about 5 times). All in all, the food is average for a brunch spot. I like their roof garden and green approach to things so I want to support their business. If having a restaurant was just about the food - I would give this place a 3 star review perhaps. However, I joined Yelp just so I could add to the comments on here about the subpar service I've experienced the last few times I dined here. Mostly it has to do with the terrible system they have for communicating wait times and their approach to seating 3-4 groups vs 2 top table. I don't mind a wait because that is part of the factors to consider when brunching. I do mind the way the host gives you a wait time estimate that is off by 60 minutes. Even that I could look past in my pre-Yelp life. What really did me in was my last visit a few weeks ago... I ordered "eggs your way." Pretty straight forward. I asked for my eggs "over easy" which is not a complicated endeavor. I am not a good cook by any means but the one thing I can make is diner perfect eggs. Over easy. Which is a standard preparation. I'm not even asking you to poach it. I also asked for my bacon to be well done. The waiter (wish I could remember his name) brought out a plate of very chewy bacon and eggs that had RUNNY white yolks. Some people could say that maybe the difference between sunny side up and over is not that clear... But to me, I simply wanted classic over easy with cooked egg whites and runny yolks. I debated eating it but my dining companion said for $9 I should have the breakfast I want. The place was half empty late on a Sunday afternoon long past the brunch rush. So I asked my waiter about getting new eggs cooked properly. Here's why Green Eggs earns their one and only star: My waiter proceeds to catch a serious attitude. Right from the start. As if its unreasonable for a customer to ask for something to be addressed. Second, he proceeds to literally lecture me about what "over easy" eggs are and are not. He insisted that over easy eggs can ONLY be made by having runny egg whites. That there is NO WAY to keep the yoke runny without having the whites runny too. I wanted to burst out laughing. It's bizarre when someone is confidently telling you what is impossible when I've eaten over easy eggs endlessly in my life. I can make them. It's not that hard. I just couldn't believe the way he addressed me as a customer, tried to make me feel bad for asking for my original request to be honored, to lecture me on something that just isn't true and to act finally as if you're doing me some grand favor for asking the cooks for my miracle eggs. I didn't even mention the bacon, because let me guess, bacon can never be crispy. It's impossible! I've never before asked for my over easy eggs to be sent back at any no name diner in this city or surrounding counties. It's just simply not that hard. Green Eggs food is pretty meh in general for the prices and quality and wait... But their service is just so damn lame. Next time someone tries to get me to go Green Eggs, I'm definitely going to pass. Cafe Lift has better French toast and they apparently understand the mysterious art of cooking over easy eggs.
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Marissa C.
Thank you Green Eggs Cafe for curing my New Years Day hangover. Your obscenely large portion of Coquito french toast was just what I needed to calm my uneasy belly. Your sorullitos (corn fritters) were just the salty and cheesy fried treat needed to shake out my pounding headache. I didn't even mind waiting for a bit outside with a warm cup of coffee from your coffee bar because mother nature gave us such a nice day to start off the new year. - Your new number #1 fan. In all seriousness this place is really cute. They have some innovative stuff on their menu - clearly with a boriqua influence, which I was really digging. When I say large portions, I'm really not kidding. I barely finished half of my french toast. Prices are a bit higher than the typical brunch spot, but I think you get your moneys worth.
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John E.
Me and my friends are out here on a vacation from Philly and today was our last day so we decides to stop by for breakfast because a few friends ate here a few days before. The staff was very nice and did ther job well.Everyone ordered something different off the menu (red velvet pancakes and the Belgium waffles were the two main ones) and I've never seen a full table of people all so satisfied with their meals. The food was phenomenal with good portions. Very glad this was my last meal and I can't wait to come back next year.
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Percy H.
Green Eggs and Ham was one of my favorite childhood stories and the reading of that story always made me feel good. Well, dining at this restaurant made me feel good as well!! Given that fact that I give it four stars is a testimony to how fabulous the food and the staff truly was. I would recommend the food and the staff any day of the week!!
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Tracy W.
I've read about the tremendous long wait for brunch, but luckily we did not experience that. It was about 1:30 pm on a Saturday afternoon. We had a party of 5 and were seated in about 10 minutes, precisely what the hostess stated. I must say, the service was sluggish. We sat around for about 8 minutes oogling at each other (we already looking through the menu because we were starving animals) waiting for the server to AT LEAST bring us glasses of water. After taking our order, it took about another 10 minutes for water and drinks to arrive. I would know- I was extremely parched and cranky. The cajun eggs benedict had some pretty spicy sausage in it. The hollandaise did not make an impression at all, actually I couldn't taste much of it. Minus one big star, my BIGGEST pet peeve about eggs-- my eggs benedict yolk was not even the slightest bit runny. It was overcooked. OVER COOKED EGGS BENEDICT, WHAT?! Everyone was raving about this place, but there seems to be a problem with consistency. The rosemary potatoes were too salty for my taste. So I tried the regular potatoes from a friend's plate- also very salty. The infamous red velvet pancakes. Sounds delicious right? Until you see how BIG they are! You will feel full just looking at it. Probably bigger than the size of your head. We had 5 people, we could not finish that sucker. It was very tasty, though. The pancakes were more dense than fluffy, and the cream cheese "syrup" it was drenched in surprisingly was not as sweet as I was imagined it to be, and had chocolate chips in them. The flavors blended very well. Even though I only gave it three stars (service, overcooked eggs, and extremely expensive juice), I would visit again. Perhaps next time they can make my experience better. CASH ONLY.
Came here for the first time for brunch, on a Friday and there was little bit of a wait since I was with a huge party. But it was okay since I ended up meeting Flume outside, who was also waiting to eat! Our party was split to two tables of 8 and 5 by the entrance so it wasn't really easy to talk with everyone. I guess these are the downsides of having a bigger party at a small restaurant. I decided to order the red velvet pancakes. And my two friends decided to split one. If the waiter knows you're splitting the pancakes, they put them on separate plates for you! These pancakes could seriously feed at least 3 hungry people. These pancakes were so good! Had a little crunch on the outside and nice and fluffy on the inside. It has chocolate chips, and cream cheese-like mascarpone layers, with maple syrup, fresh strawberries and cream on the top. $13 for these pancakes weren't bad, if you split it with someone. Or if anything, you have your three meals for one day here :p Can't wait to come back and try their other food!
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Dale U.
Red velvet pancakes and kitchen skillet are the best!
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Michael G.
Except for slow service, Green Eggs Cafe really hit the spot for lunch recently. Had a constant "line" of people coming in, but it was not too crowded. Breakfast foods looked amazing as I watched others' orders coming around, but I was in the mood for lunch. Had the duck reuben which was very tasty! I had it come with onion crisps which were plentiful and nice and light and not greasy except for the bottom of the basket ones which I was full by then anyway. But somehow there was room inside me for a special dessert on the wall of a chocolate muffin with whip cream and other parts of delicious which I shared with my guest who also wanted it. The cafe even has on every table a polite sign asking that once you finish your meal that you get out of the way for others to enjoy their meals so you know that this eatery is very crowded at times with long loines to get in. People must love this place a lot! I'll be back and maybe try any of the breakfast items!
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Crystal H.
I love green eggs and normally would normally be raving about this place but all I can say you're better going to this place vs. ordering on the phone for pickup. I placed an order over the phone with a woman who kept getting my order wrong, I must have repeated it 3 times. My husband went to pick it up and of course she got it screwed up. It was packed and my husband didn't feel like waiting to get it fixed so he left without our order of the special French toast and in place of that a lonely English muffin.
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Victor C.
Immediate seating at 11 a.m. on a Saturday? Don't mind if I do! My friend and I were seated at one of the larger tables with two other strangers, which I didn't mind. After glancing at the menu for about a minute, I knew what I wanted for my post yoga meal. The Kitchen Sink! My dish came out on a hot cast iron skillet. There was enough food in there to feed two people! The sausage gravy on top of everything was money. I do think that there's too much carbs in the dish; lots of potatoes and the split biscuit was gigantic. I would have liked less potato and some type of protein (and by protein I mean bacon) in the omelet below the biscuits and gravy. But I enjoyed all of the flavors in my breakfast and finished as much as I could. Can't wait to go back to try their
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Kimberly N.
To be fair, I've heard a lot of raves about Green Eggs, and it's possible I overhyped it in my head. Service was attentive and friendly, but the food was OK. I got the eggs Benny with the fried chicken, and eggs still had runny whites. I'll go again if someone asks me.
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David A.
Must start out by saying we ate outside on a hot Sunday morning because our puppy was with us. No problem except it was hot and not the best way to try (and rate) a new restaurant. The host was not friendly and seemed a bit put off we wanted to eat outside until he saw the dog. No problem. The food was ok but not memorable. Many fellow yelpers prefer this over Honey's. Not me. Honey's is my favorite brunch place followed by Cafe Lift, then Sabrina's. The food is good here. Just better options. Service was friendly and very good.
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Jackie S.
My first time and it was not a good experience. We were there at 10am on a Friday, seated right away (4 people). The waiter took about 10 minutes to come over for drink order. After bringing our drinks he took our order and when my food came 25 minutes later, I was not happy with one of the 3 items on the plate. The server who brought the food said he would have them make new ones. After the other 3 people finished their food and the waiter who was not seen since he took our order came over to give us check, I told him I did not receive my food item. He had the manager come over and apologize and the manager was kind enough to take $4 off the order. As a business owner in the northern liberties area, I am highly disappointed in the way I was treated. Not only did I have to pay for food that I did not eat and have to sit with 3 other people and watch them eat, I had to find food elsewhere. I don't know how there are so many positive reviews when the people sitting behind us were not happy either.
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Mary Y.
If you're looking for a trendy brunch spot in Philly... this is the place. Their menu changes daily, because everything they make is fresh. So you have to check online and see what they're serving. The restaurant spot is very open and on a nice day there are seats outside. The wait staff are very professional and nice. It wasn't too packed on a weekday and felt the food portion was just right. I ordered a coconut custard french toast item that was DIVINE!! They're presentation is excellent. They have a deal on orange juice and champagne. If you buy a carafe champagne is free... but the catch? $30 for OJ. This visit, we weren't watching the prices so it wasn't a big deal, but in retrospect, that was a bit high for mimosas. Cash only (although there is an ATM inside the restaurant)
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nicholas s.
Perhaps this is a wonderful restaurant worthy of the four stars awarded to it by most users. Sadly, I will never know. After giving our names to the too cool for school hostess we waited at least, if not more than, thirty minutes to see her seat two other parties. When approached the hipster moron made no effort to accommodate would be customers. Instead she felt the need to cower and complain to her friend the barista, who then gave us the stink eye. Since when did politely asking for service so that we could then pay you for our food become such an inconvenience? This is obviously a restaurant that cares more about its image and the image of its twenty something employees. When people want to eat at your restaurant the general rule of thumb is that you at least seat them.
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Patty G.
Having waited a ridiculous amount of time at Honey's one too many times, my girlfriend and I have made Green Eggs our new brunch spot. The food is delicious, the servers are friendly and I never feel rushed. The only negative about the NoLibs location is the space itself. The restaurant is long and narrow which makes getting in and out of the tables a little difficult.
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Ritu K.
Still super cold inside- anyone heard of heat? Prices have got up a bit as well. My delicious pancakes were $7 instead of $5.50, but worth every bite!! Some of the best pancakes I've had in the city. I highly recommend getting them with blueberries, chantilly cream, and compote. Yum!!!
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elizabeth e.
Through an odd coincidence, I ended up eating here twice last weekend. The first time was pretty good. Our party of six (and later, seven) was promptly greeted and the waitress was amazing to put up with our early morning rowdiness. Everything came out exactly as ordered and there were no complaints. I had the Kitchen Sink: biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs, cheese, and their signature potatoes. I was in heaven! It was so rich, I easily could have shared it with two other people. The next day was nearly the complete opposite. My boyfriend and I walked in and waited by the door for someone to greet us, but no one came. Employees were standing in the back, clearly just watching us wait. We eventually figured out we needed to walk to the back to see a host and then we did get seated quickly. We then had a long wait before anyone came over and took our drink orders, but I wouldn't hold this against anyone. If you've ever worked in a restaurant, you know this happens every once in a while. This time, I ordered pancakes which were huge and fluffy and delicious. Unfortunately, unless you're willing to pay $2 for "real maple syrup", they just give you the fake stuff. I think I'm going to wait a few months before I try this place again.
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Kayte Y.
Well the food wasn't bad. I'll give them that. Service was as good as it could have been for as busy as it was. But advertising about fresh squeezed juices is ONLY acceptable if you serve juices that were squeezed recently.. I can buy boxed juices at my super market. I'm paying you for fresh squeezed because I want fresh squeezed. That is false advertising. Also your portions are way too big.
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Tough C.
Nice atmosphere. Here for late lunch [ 2PM] on a Sunday, when most seemed in brunch mode. Very nice server. Ordered salmon omelette, which used belly lox, not Nova, and combined with the very nice big capers, made it much too salty, not to mention the very overcooked eggs. Multi-grain toast was the best part. Orange salad had nice ingredients with so-so dressing. BLT seemed very good, on nice french bread.
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Mark Z.
This is a cool little cafe in the Northern Liberties area. I went here with people from work and it has this real laid back feel to it. Our waitress was sweet and would explain the specials. She was just so friendly, so shout out to her! I ordered the Chocolate Cookie Dough French Toast, and jeez....that was almost diabetic shock! Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy it very much, but that is more of a once in awhile meal. I would enjoy eating here again and try the other items on the menu.
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Emily P.
I've been to Green Eggs twice (just yesterday being the second) and each time I was impressed. FYI it is very overpriced for breakfast, but you do get a lot of food and hey, it is not everyday you see such crazy french toast variations! Overall though, the food is good but both times I got a sweet meal (red velevet pancakes once and apple pie french toast once), and I think next time I would get something savory as I usually get tired of the sweetness a couple bites into eating. Everything tastes delicious though! I tried someone else I was with's veggie benedict and tofu, awesome! If you are coming and are with a group more than 4 it is super hard to get seated as there are only one or two tables of six, and that is the largest table size they have. Not a good place for groups over 4 or 6 at a stretch, and wait times on weekends are super long, be prepared on a weekend morning to wait at least an hour, unless you go late like at 12. Food is great though!
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Roopa S.
This is definitely one of my favorite brunch spots in Philadelphia. So much so that the rat debacle did not bother me and will not prevent me from going again. The sweet and savory dishes here are both incredible, but I'd definitely have to say that the sweet dishes are their best items. The red velvet pancakes are some of the best pancakes I've had to date, and the french toast dishes are packed with ooey gooey flavor. Their specials menu is also innovative and new, and you are bound to fall in love with at LEAST one or two items on that menu. Beware of the long lines at Green Eggs because they don't take reservations-- I waited around 1.5 hours to get in on a Sunday morning (peak brunch time). Be prepared to wait or definitely try to go at an off-peak time. It's still worth the wait though, DEFINITELY! Definitely come to Green Eggs Cafe if you are searching for a satisfying brunch meal that will leave you full for the remainder of the day.
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Khanh V.
Green Eggs is popular among my friends and is a trendy place to eat. The first time I ate at Green Eggs the food was just okay. Second time around, I ordered one of the egg benedicts. Food tasted better this time around but after some time, the richness and all got a bit overwhelming and I was hoping for something acidic to balance out the taste. Although I like places like this, I hate the wait each time. I called in this time on the same day to reserved a spot. But that didn't matter unless all party were present or else it would be given away. So unless they are servicing up something to die for or that I cannot get elsewhere, I wouldn't wait over 30 mins just to dine in. I mean, there are tons of restaurants out there to try.
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Sherrice B.
Quaint little eaterie, very tight location. Waited abt 30 mins to be seated. Ordered our food an side order was delivered to another table then brght back to kitchen to be delivered to me again. Of course I sent it back an ordered something else. I ordered the Shrimp with Grits.. Very tasty but extremely rich an cheesy, it comes with two sunny side up eggs on top but I ordered scrambled instead. I knew what this was headed for after I ate that. My daughter had her usual creme brulee French toast. It was my first time there an only real complaint I had was that they only accept Cash an have a ATM in the back of the store. Will try again!
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Vy D.
This review is for the chicken and waffles. I am not from the south. So when I first heard of the combination of chicken and waffles, I did not understand its appeal. It's truly a cholesterol-drenched guilty pleasure. Green Eggs Cafe' does this traditional southern recipe justice. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tenderly juicy inside. PERFECT. Waffles were also super crispy on the outside and sweet and tender inside. That is exactly how a waffle should be in my opinion! Joined together- Endorphins overload. With brunch places, I understand that ratings and reviews can get tricky for several reasons. One reason is because people are hungry and the wait at places like Green Eggs can be ridiculous. And it's brunch so people probably haven't eaten for a long time. I've seen so many reviews that goes: The food is amazing but the service sucks- 2 stars. I personally think that's a bit unfair. With any great Brunch Specialists (Honey's and Wedge + Fig), come to eat with patience and you'll be a better place. But overall, I'm a huge fan of this brunchery. And I cannot wait to come back to eat the chicken and waffles an infinite more times! MMHMM....
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Michelle L.
It really pains me to give this Green Eggs location only three stars, because the one in Midtown Village is one of my favorite brunch spots in Philly. I had been planning to go there with several friends for a weekday brunch, but due to the unfortunate rat incident, we decided to try this location instead. The five of us arrived a little after 12pm on a Friday afternoon, and decided to sit outside since it was a beautiful day out. Not many other tables were occupied when we came, so the waiter was quick to take our orders. The service went downhill after that, though, since our water wasn't refilled even once, and the waiter was also hard to find later when we wanted to get change to pay the bill. I ordered the tiramisu french toast, which didn't taste much like tiramisu. I was expecting more coffee flavors from the mocha maple syrup and espresso mascarpone, but the only coffee I tasted was in the four coffee beans that were placed on top. It was also smaller than I expected. It'd been a few months since I last went to Green Eggs, but I've ordered their other french toasts before and remember them being too massive to finish in one sitting. While this one was still very filling for brunch, it was, surprisingly, finishable. Pretty disappointing visit overall, but maybe it was just an off day. The outdoor seating and big open windows were nice though.
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David F.
Looking for a breakfast place in Philly this is a great choice. Unique menu items, speedy waitresses and a bustling overall feel. We waited to get in on Friday morning in the rain and it was worth it. Even though they sat us near the kitchen we felt at ease and our hunger was met speedily and satisfied.
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Naomi B.
Green Eggs Cafe is so yummy! It was my first time experiencing this restaurant/cafe and it was simply marvellous! I had a vegetable skillet, as well as Mac and cheese with bacon bits in it, and a Nutella latte that was made perfectly. My friend had tiramisu French toast that hit the spot. The reason behind why I'm not giving it five stars was the waitress that we both had. The first one, I forgot her name, was such a sweetheart! She greeted us at the door, making a cute comment how it was odd where the location of the menus are and happily seated us at our table, explaining the menu to us. It was early in the morning, 9:00 AM exactly so the fact that she was in a good mood made me happy too. The second waitress (I think her name was Devin?) wasn't exactly welcoming. She had a bad attitude, perhaps it was too early and I'll give her the benefit of the doubt that perhaps she isn't a morning person, but geez; I was a hostess during my teenage years and I learnt to leave anything personal at the door, before stepping into work. My friend even noticed her attitude and hostility. Anyway, it was overall a good experience. Our first server was a sweetheart that'll have me coming back!
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Anita B.
Although all of the food was yummy, we had to wait about an hour for it to arrive on a Saturday brunch. Highly recommend the chicken burger, crab cake benedict, and chicken and waffles. Avoid the scrapple- odd tasting. Coffee drinks were well made.
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Ravyn P.
The cornflake crunch made the dish even more perfect. Not too coco nutty, and the icing in between just made it taste like heaven?! Yeah hevean! Get it..only on the menu for two weeks!
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Chris M.
Good alternative to Honey's and the other cafe's in the area, nice addition to NoLIbs. Clean, contemporary decor. Coffee: Very good. Egg White Omelet, goat cheese, tomatoes, onion. muy bien. Service: pleasant, attentive. Wait: not long, especially for a wknd. Fresh: food.. ie made to order, not sitting around. not too many bad things.. huevos rancheros could be very nice addition... is this cafe 'Green' ie: earth friendly? perhaps/unsure Check it out!!
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Danie G.
This place was packed on a Friday lunchtime which surprised me but we gave it a chance and were quite impressed. The menu was pretty extensive, which is both awesome and then difficult to choose. But as tempting as the red velvet pancakes looked, I went for a smoked salmon eggs benedict. And am so glad I did! It was a nice portion and very flavorful. My friend ordered the breakfast burrito which was of course gigantic, but she was also quite happy. Service was friendly and helpful (except the hostess who seemed a bit lost). Will definitely be back. Vegan, Vegetarian, and Wheelchair friendly.
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Jasmine A.
Every time I come here my food cravings are satisfied. My favorite thus far is their chicken & waffles which is to die for!!! Along with a side of their signature potatoes? #nomnomnom
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Reem C.
My first experience at Green Eggs was at the location on Dickinson Street. I think my experience there spolied me. This past Sunday, when I decided to dine at the Northern Liberties location, I quickly realized that this would be my first and my last time. The food at the 2nd Street location was good as usual, but I'm not fond of the ambiance. Everyone dines in one big dark room and the service is a little bit slower than I am used to. The Dickinson Street location has seating for those who have to wait. The Northern Liberties location forces you to lean against the wall and stare at other people eating their food while you're waiting. Overall, the food gets a 4 - 4.5 star rating, but due to the setup of this location, I can't give it anything higher than 3 stars.
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Big W.
I tried the one in south Philly prior to coming here. It was mistake that I won't make again. I was really disappointed in the quality of service and food at this location. I love the one on Dickinson Street and I won't stray again.
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Karin R.
First, I'll admit that our intention was to go to Honey Sit n' Eat but we were frightened off by the line. How lucky were we??? When we drove by Green Eggs Cafe I remembered that my Twitter crew had been saying really nice things about it so I thought, "Why not?" They did not steer me wrong. The food is fabulous and the service is great. I had that day's special which was an amazing cajun inspired version of eggs benedict. My friend got their french toast. It was probably the best french toast I've ever tasted. Be warned: the potions are ample. You may want to plan to share one entree and an appetizer between two people.
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B A.
Twice in 2 days? That is how good it is. We were checking out of our hotel and heading back to NYC, what do you want to do for food he asks? I sheepishly admit I really want green eggs again. He jumps at the idea and says we should try the "other" location (we started our day at Newbold yesterday). So off we go with visions of chorizo in mind. YUM! I was not disappointed, I did have my chorizo, it was just too good to pass up. That perfect blend of sweet and spicy. It was a party for my taste buds. Today I tried the philly eggs benedict. I have to admit I do prefer my regular over easy but this was good and worth trying. I also will say I prefer the Newbold location. Not hating on the Northern Liberties, we liked this area a ton and wanted to spend more time there. It is simply that the Newbold location had more space for elbow room while this location was cramped and jammed into a MUCH smaller space; felt like we were back home in NYC already, lol! All in all we love Green Eggs and hope to find a runner up now that we are back home. Keep up the great eats!
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Mary S.
The good news: it has the same food as the s phl location. However, the bad news is that if you are used to the south Philly location then you are better off going to that one. Noisy. Seriously Cramped. Cash only. And the grits were not nearly as good as they consistently are at the s Philly location. I guess if you are in no. Libs without a car I totally would still return here. But knowing I live closer to the original and better version of this I can easily say we won't be back to this one.
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Gary H.
Try the kitchen sink. Then walk a few miles so you're not wearing the kitchen sink around your waist. Very tasty
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Lauren T.
OH MY GOD. This place is amazing! No microwaves or freezers. Everthing is fresh and SO GOOD. My boyfriend and I came here for breakfast. We were blown away by how delicious everything was. We are from New York, but I would travel 2 hours just to go here every day. We had: Creme Brulee French Toast: after reading all the yelp reviews about it, I had to. It was scrumptious, the homemade whipped cream, fresh ripe berries, fluffy, beautiful. I could not stop eating it, it will make you happy. The Kitchen Sink: Definitely more on the savory side of breakfast foods. It comes in an iron cast pan. The biscuits are to die for, the gravy, the eggs, just perfection. Jeez. Quinoa Porridge: I got it vegan style (figured I would try to be a tiny bit healthy). There was a berry coulis type of thing on top, berries, ahhhhh so good.Sweet delicious. Looked very pretty. Also, they serve colombe coffee....so yeah really good. OH and it is really cheap...under $40 for all of this :) I MISS THIS PLACE!!!
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Esther S.
Main Course - Kitchen Sink Chicken and Waffles Sides - Grits! Potatoes Food 8/10 - The food was quite delicious and there was a lot of it too. Ended up taking some home. The Kitchen Sink is a full cast iron skillet full of food so it was a lot of food and good food too. The Chicken and Waffles was also a great choice. Perfect amount of everything that mixed well. And the GRITS. I adore them. Atmosphere 6/10 - Its a small hipster place. And you have to wait in line to get a table. But hey its worth it if you have good company and the time to kill. Think we waited for about 30 minutes for a table for 2. Service 9/10 - very busy lunch when we came in and our waitress made us feel comfortable and listened too. Food came out quickly also. Although one person who was running around the whole shop stood out because she was literally running around everywhere. But hey quick service is quick service. Conclusion - Great place for brunch, or lunch, or even breakfast. Definitely coming here to try out other things on the menu.
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Poker B.
This place is a real life version of the game Diner Dash. Not only do they rush you in and out, but there is a line of people that spans the entire left side of the restaurant watching people eat and waiting for a table. There are also signs on the table telling patrons not to linger after they finish their food. I don't care what the food tastes like because I am never looking for this sort of dining experience.
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Jenn W.
We went looking for new Brunch spots, Hankering for some Really good coffee, on one of the coldest days, Sunday ventured back to one of my favorites. I got there earlier, so got cup coffee -Mmmm-MMmm.After hour or so..my brunch buddy showed, & so did the crowds, would have thought Bus let off ..over 30 people standing against the wall waiting .We got Special-It was Stuff French toast,with chantilly cream, Do Si Do & peanut butter -OMG!! Sprinkled with honey..& blueberries!! No too bad..The bread needed little bit more soaking--little dry but over all good!!! Side of bacon & 2 more refills of coffee-I was wired to go!!!!!!!!! Still consistently good, service is always on point!! Been like a month or so since been back.
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Jessica L.
I've had brunch here a couple of times with a friend when visiting home. Each time, we've had difficulty deciding on what we want so we end up sharing. Everything I have tried has been delicious. They always have unique specials that are oh-so tempting. The downside is that the portions are so huge, there is no way I can ever finish anything. There's just no good way to take home french toast or the like, either, which is kind of a wasteful bummer. The downside is that due to the popularity of this place, there is often a wait. Sometimes, such as my last visit, there are people lined up against the wall waiting for a table. If you're sitting at the table closest to this wall, it is uncomfortable to have people staring at you while you're eating, standing maybe 18 inches away.
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Margarita T.
First experience, a year ago, I would have given them 10 million billion trillion stars. They provided the best shrimp and grits this side of North Carolina. Today, they provided the shittiest shrimp and grits I have ever tasted (which says a mouthful as I've had shrimp and grits 100+ times), it was an assault on shrimp and grits and the people that love shrimp and grits everywhere. A-holes. Service was great!
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sopeany k.
The food was great, but we waited 2 hours to be seated. We had a party of 5 and waited patiently outside in the heat. There were several parties that arrived at the tail-end of our wait that got seated with us. I literally heard the manager say he had no idea what was going on. When we walked inside, there were more than 3 tables that were empty. I don't understand why we waited 2 hours. As a result, we didn't enjoy our food as much as we should have and rushed out of there because where we were seated had barely any A/C going. Would only come back if it wasn't super busy. It was a holiday weekend, but I think they could have done a better job in managing the seating order.
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Renee M.
I have eaten here before but today left our entire party very disappointed. Of course the tiramisu French toast was amazing but my partner's lox omelette was a complete failure. When this was pointed out to the waitress, the waiter and the manager they didn't seem to care as we had already paid. (got our money, GET OUT?!?) This comes after waiting for an hour?!? Way to go Green Eggs, you've lost at least 10 people from my world!
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Nisha G.
Everything was delicious the presentation was awesome and so were the portions!! I didn't give 5 stars is because my waiter a petite hipster type male decided to use SLANG the entire time which was insulting! Here's a tip most non-caucasian use proper English. If there is a next time address my party and I correctly!
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Ray L.
A wonderful spot for brunch! Not only is the food here delicious, but the PORTIONS. Wow. You are definitely getting your money's worth here. Try the creme brulee french toast!
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Eric R.
Had an amazing breakfast here. Its BYOB of course as with a ton of places in Philly. We needed a nice breakfast place to go to before heading back to NY on a quick weekend trip. There were a ton of great suggestions from philly yelp friends and we ended up going to the Green Eggs Cafe. When we sat down there wasn't a wait or a ton of people there, but after 20 min or so it was so packed. I'm glad we went early cause it looks like it gets busy very quickly. Despite it being busy the service was fantastic. The menu has a ton of things on it. If you like savory brunch, sweet breakfast, hearty lunch they have it all. I wasn't sure what to make of the prices. In NY you usually get a drink or two with your meal included. I ordered the shrimp and grits benedict. It came with seasoned home fries. I also ordered a side of bacon. The food came out and you get large portions. The side of bacon was a meal on to itself. Everything was absolutely delicious. The shrimp and grits was so good. The seasoned home fries had some rosemary in it. One of the best home fries dish I have ever tasted. Ever so often other people's food would come out and go past us and we kept saying to each other "oh we should of ordered that" The red velvet pancakes smell as good as it looks in the picture. Someone ordered the kitchen sink near us and I just drooled when the waitress brought it out to them. Everything looks and smells good! If you are in philly this is a must visit brunch place. I highly suggest you go here.
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Sal R.
great breakfast options that are unique and not to mention delicious! I had the crunchy peanut butter french toast along with a side of rosemary home fries.
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Shannon M.
The past few times we tried to eat here it was way too crowded and we were too inpatient to wait (similar situation at Honey's). However, we got lucky one Sunday morning and got a table outside. At first the service was a bit slow as the crowds were pouring in, but then our orders started coming out and our coffees were getting refilled so no major complaints. The three of us each ordered three different brunch items and every one looked delicious. I had the peanut butter crunch friend toast and soy sausage and it was amazing! The other two dishes looked great and my friends reported they were but I couldn't indulge since they weren't meat free. The portions were huge, the price was reasonable and the servers were super friendly. We'll definitely be back.
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Tanya C.
This is a great Cafe in a wonderful neighborhood. This is my family new breakfast place. The food is great. I love the French toast and of course the kids love the red velvet pancakes. I just wish the place was bigger. It's always crowded no matter what time you arrive. But I have never waited more than 5 minutes
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Tre F.
BLT!!!
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L H.
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Brielle G.
yummmm!
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Scott W.
The main reason this isn't a 5 star rating is because of the wait that you'll probably encounter and the cash only setup. Neither of these really reflect poorly on the real thing that matters though, the food and the dining experience. The portions are big. The food is good. Go hungry and leave stuffed. I've had the omelette and the benedicts which were both quite good. I'd still like to try the breakfast burrito, the tofu scramble, and some of their lunch stuff. The wait staff was very responsive and after appearing to be looking around for help (I was just looking around the room) one of the waiters made a point to address me and let me know she'd be over for our order in a minute. The food seems to always come out fast. I'm sure some things are cooked ahead of time but I can never tell in terms of quality and they have such a high demand that I'm sure nothing is particularly old. Vegan options are available and my partner says he loved it. Some tips: Go early (at opening) or go late (maybe after 1-1:30 PM) to avoid a wait. Don't expect to finish everything unless you really are starving. CASH ONLY but has ATM inside (not from a particular bank so prepare to pay a fee).
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Sean S.
My new breakfast spot. Right around the bend and they have killer vegan breakfast options. Not a ton, but what they do have is amazing. I almost always opt for the vegan French toast. Thick whole wheat bread soaked in vegan custard served with strawberries. Don't forget to ask for the real maple syrup. Their coffee is always tasty. My homie swears by their buffalo Mac and cheese. I have also had their house made veggie burger: bomb, but huge! Spanish fries are where it's at. Fries with vinegar, sauteed onions, and peppers! Parking out front is pretty easy except on the weekends.
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Nat N.
CASH ONLY. FREE PARKING! Overall experience was great! Very friendly waitresses, and a lot of choices especially the sweet stuffs! I ended up ordering the special of that day, it was the rasberry banana CRUNCHY (never get wrong with crunchy! :P) french toast! It was great! it was great combination b/w rasberry and maple syrup! I can imagine it can get really packed, around 11AM the seats started filling up! I'll definitely go back there again to try other stuffs! :)
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Bri H.
Ok Green Eggs, I gave you another chance and you delivered. 4.5 stars (minus 0.5 stars for the awful music that violated my ears). - Service is much much MUCH better. - Again, no complaints about the food....the stuffed french toast was amazing and way too much for one person to eat. - PLEASE change the music. No one in No Libs wants to listen to your shitty Celine Dion/Mariah Carey Pandora station
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Kitty M.
Has the potential to be much better than it is. I used to always get the French toast but they never soak the bread long enough so instead of the center being gooey and custard-like, it's honestly just normal dry bread. The tofu scramble is delicious but the portion size is pretty inconsistent. Orange juice is overpriced for $5 a glass when it just tastes like plain old orange juice. My main complaint is with with staff, coffee cups and water are never refilled and your waitress could go 20 minutes without checking up on you. Some things about this restaurant are 5 stars while others are 1 star. I will definitely return because the tofu scramble is so delicious.
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Robin C.
First the good things. I LOVED the shrimp and grits egg Benedict. YUM! I liked the potatoes with onions and peppers. Our waitress really knew the menu. That's All! The bad things. 1. The seating encourages shared seating. OK not necessarily a bad thing BUT turn down the music so you can hear yourself and others conversation. This happened to me . I asked to be moved to a different seat and the gave me a song and dance about how its not their policy to change seating. I said, I could not hear. Then the waitress said she will get the manager. He gave me the practiced song and dance again. I said again that I understand your policy BUT I cannot hear my companion. I asked to sit at the other seats that sat 4 people. The manager said that those tables were for parties of 3 or more BUT there were 2 tables with 2 people sitting there. His excuse was that they came in early. We came in early too. Right behind those folks and the hostess said we could sit anywhere because it was early. OK so ENOUGH of the song and dance. So I am supposed to eat here and NOT talk to my breakfast companion? I CAN'T HEAR HIM! The manager reluctantly moved us. DAMN! This was our first visit. We didn't know about the shared seating. 2. The vegan tofu scramble was so oily. Dripping. I don't know if it was the Rosemary potatoes or the scramble itself. The bread was toasted with no spread on it. Earth Balance would have been a nice addition. Maybe they wanted us to sop up the oil in the plate with the bread. The vegan sausage was deep fried and mushy in the middle. 3. THE COFFEE WAS BITTER LIKE THE COFFEE MAKER NEEDED CLEANING. 4. The hostess was not at her post. We didn't know if we should sit ourselves or wait. The menus are right at the door. She seemed sleepy. After we sat down, the hostess had a cup of coffee. The Manager was on his knees cleaning the wall and wiping things down. Hmmm? Will I go again? Maybe but I am in no rush. I'll go to Honeys Sit n Eat first and wait in line before I go and get bad service at Green Eggs.
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Yoli C.
Food was good until I went to restroom to wash my hands and was afraid to touch the sink. There was so much dust and dirt around and on it that I'm sure that it hasn't been cleaned for days. Dirty bathrooms make me question upkeep of kitchen. Because of this, won't be going back!
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Abdulelah A.
Amazing i recommend the brisket Benedict and the velvet pancakes. The service is good is just i hated the waiting time it was about 45 min but it was worth it. Make sure to bring cash as well.
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Kelly S.
This place is so dang good. I tried the chicken and waffles- delicious. But my FAVORITE meal so far is the apple pie French toast- omg so amazing it made my eyes tear. Can't wait to try the other meals!
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Neil S.
Green Eggs Cafe's bloated wait times speak to the food quality. Having sampled a large portion of the menu, it's rather difficult to decide between the numerous tasty options at Green Eggs, which is a very good thing. Their savory items are standout. Most boast creative taste combinations, such as the varieties of benedicts with their unique riffs on hollandaise and perfectly poached eggs. There are numerous vegan options, such as the delicious tofu scramble, breakfast burrito, and vegan chorizo which isn't fooling any carnivores but is tasty in its own right. Even the simpler items, such as omelettes, are cooked skillfully and are seasoned well. They have Le Bus bread, bake great biscuits, and serve some of the best potatoes in the city, which all satisfy carb fixes quite heartily. The sweets are very indulgent and can be a little overwhelming in terms of richness. Their fantastic creme brulee french toast and red velvet pancakes are worth ordering, but unless you're a serious dessert fanatic split an order of sweets with a friend to break up the onslaught of sweetness with something savory. I am a fan of the decadent, creative takes on breakfast classics, but Green Eggs' dishes can be huge gut bombs. This and the excessive wait times with hurried service keep me from being a "regular" here. The food is undoubtedly excellent, but Green Eggs is definitely relegated to "special occasion" or "cheat day" brunch status.
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Nori L.
Came here for breakfast/brunch on a Saturday at 10a and got seated immediately (come early bc we saw people begin waiting for tables after 11a!). WARNING - one can be VERY indecisive when it comes to choosing something to eat. I must have changed my mind 5 times before I decided on an entree to order. Food was def delish: Red Velvet Pancakes - HUGE HUGE HUGE portions so unless you didnt eat for 2 days, I doubt you'll finish it. pretty good... maybe a bit two sweet for me and sort of tasted like eating a giant serving of red velvet cupcake hah. Raspberry and Banana Crunchy French Toast - SOOO tasty and definitely portioned correctly compared to the pancakes. Highly recommended! I love breakfast and brunch so def would come back here!!
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Ashley C.
So I really really like this place. Great Atmosphere, Great food, Great presentation. and their expressos are really good
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Shirley Y.
Nice and friendly staff. We sat outside with my dog and they brought out a large dog bowl of water for her, which was cool and she completely drank it up happily. Red velvet pancakes were pretty good, though I had to ask for a side of syrup since it's supposed to be sweet enough without it, though I thought was dry without syrup. The breakfast burrito was huge and had everything in it and on it... sooooo yummy! Looking around, I noticed other plates were quite generous in their servings and they all looked so good! Would definitely like to come back and try other items on the menu.
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Nicole P.
I love brunch. I need to make sure this is clear. Favorite meal. I have been to the greats in Philly. This might be my number 2 meal in the city. The kitchen sink is amazing. Simple. Amazing. The portions on all were enormous and there was nothing we did not like. The adults loved it, kids loved it. On top of amazing food, the coffee was perfect. This may not seem gushing enough but it's been a few weeks. But when we left, we were in food comas and talked about it for the next few days. Only negatives...the crowd and the server was not great but were not bad enough to make this a bad experience. Would give 4 1/2 if I could. Saving 5 for one other place. Sorry.
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Quynh N.
One of my number one favorite brunch places. It's a cute, slick and clean place that has a feeling of morning freshness every time I walk in (even at 1pm in the afternoon). And the staff is so friendly. Hot fragrant La Colombe coffee and fresh OJ squeezed by little Suzy? Yes, please. Traditional eggs benedict with creamy rich hollandaise? Yes, please. Wait, you can put that on a pretzel roll instead of an english muffin? Amazing. You don't have a microwave and freezer on premise? This is magic. I've also had cosmic experiences w/the breakfast burrito, veggie benedict and the steak + egg special. I can't wait to come back for more.
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Mina N.
Green Eggs Cafe can easily be your next new favorite brunch spot. The food is well prepared, reasonably prices ~$12 plates. The steak and eggs are a great choice and come out with sliced hanger steak and 3 eggs anyway you like them. If you liked sabirinas/honey's/the lift, you'll find yourself comfortable at green eggs cafe. The staff is helpful, polite and the atmosphere is not overly loud.
It seems that a lot of people visiting Green Eggs have their gripes about the long wait times, for seating and for food preparation. Let's get something straight, great food and large portions of it takes a while to prepare--if you're looking for your run-of-the-mill eggs, bacon, and hash browns in 10 minutes or less, this place is not for you. For starters, everytime I was caught in a long wait (usually with parties of 3 or more) I was asked if I'd like a complimentary cup of coffee while I wait or a hot chocolate which I had to pay for (but they serve white hot chocolate too so I actually look forward to waiting sometimes) As far as the food goes, if you're one of those people that expects to walk into a restaurant, get seated, drinks, and your meal in less than 30 minutes... well this place isn't for you. If you have patience for enormouse portions of breakfast and lunch entrees for less than $12 a piece... you're going to have your mind blown. I've release my inner glutton on The Kitchen Sink before, I've indulged in the breakfast burrito, and even stuffed my face with some Stuffed French Toast. But I didn't stop there, so many patrons spoil themselves with Green Eggs delicious breakfast items, they never have the priviledge of tasting their delicious sandwiches. I'm calling you out Club Sandwich..."Off the bone" turkey and smoked ham, thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayonnaise on toasted multi-grain bread. This is one of the best sandwiches I've had (outside of a deli) and it needs to be recognized. I can't wait to go back here, trying to plan a trip for this weekend.... we'll see if I can get a group together.
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Peter L.
Came here with my wife and parents last week. I had been looking forward to coming here for months (I don't live in the Philly area any more, so opportunities are limited). I'll get my two caveats/complaints out of the way first: (1) the wait is long - about an hour for four people at 11 am (this is not a surprise - isn't every great brunch place in Philly the same?) (2) the layout inside is a little odd (two rows of tables, with each row so tightly packed you have to walk down the entire row to get anywhere - i.e. no cutting between tables). However, the food is excellent. I started with a pumpkin spice latte. I normally hate pumpkin spice and lattes, but the waiter highly recommended it and it was made with pumpkin puree (unlike most pumpkin spice drinks). It was incredibly tasty, and the actual addition of pumpkin gave the drink a more "authentic" pumpkin flavor than what you would get at Starbucks. We split four dishes: the "kitchen sink"; short-rib benedict; the Mexican skillet (on special); and creme brulee French toast. Good portion size, all delicious and filling. The Mexican skillet was topped with a perfectly cooked egg, included a fresh corn cake, and some nice crispy cabbage (a welcome surprise in an otherwise decadent dish). The french toast was very good, but there was nothing about it that made it noticeably stand out from regular french toast (it was slightly sweeter and crispier, but that's about it). The kitchen sink was a biscuit, potatoes, egg, topped with chunky sausage gravy. Good "down home" dish. I only had a bite of the benedict, but the short rib was cooked well and had that fall apart texture you would want. All in all, a must try (at least once) if you don't mind the wait.
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Stephanie W.
What a delicious breakfast. I had the cheesy eggs and grits benedict. It was so delicious I only ate a tiny bit so that I could save it for later. I can't wait to go there again.....
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Jill C.
I enjoyed my breakfast ; its a decent alternative to Honeys when you dont want to wait for an hour lol. As much as I love brunch, I dont go out for it neraly as much as I should. Green Eggs is a BYO, just an FYI.\ I generally order something that is too much of a pain in the bumm to make at home. Ill gladly whip up pancakes, omelets, hashbrown and such at home. Huevous Rancheros, on the other hand, While Green Eggs has lots of to pick from (fancy pancakes, stuffed french toast, HR etc) I had a bagel sandwich with a side fruit salad. The bagel sandwich was HUGE and the fruit was fresh and sweet. I was definitly happy with my selection. They had a bar where you could get orders to-go, which would be awesome if you lived nearby for that pre-work breakfast. The space itself was simple, open and airy - nothing too fancy but nice enough. Our server was nice, which is impressive beccause we went early on a Sunday morning!
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Jason T.
Someone one day is going to have to fill me in on what is so great about this place; is it the snot nosed lil hostesses that do not know how to take reservations, the fact that food runners like to pass hot skillets (the kitchen sink breakfast menu) over your head, or maybe it's the fact that they are too cheap to pay for a credit card machine? Food is ok I only do take out now since the servers at the No Libs location are too bust talking to this one moron bus boy than making sure your $15 pancakes get to Your table while they are hot.
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Megan M.
WARNING- be prepared to wait. Pick a mild morning so that you can wait outside without freezing. Dont wait inside, hovering over those who are eating. RUDE. Service is quick and servers are plesant. The food is amazing, as all the other reviews will highlight. I've never tried any of the sweet breakfast items (pancakes, french toast, etc) but the egg dishes are delicous. This place rules, just be prepared to wait. And wait outside. PLEASE. Dont be rude to everyone inside eating, The food just doesnt taste as good with hungry and impatient patrons hovering over your shoulder.
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Christine V.
3.5 stars! This place is pretty good and has a wide selection of food items to choose from. I came with my boyfriend when he was in town. I opted for something sweeter for brunch and went with the tiramisu french toasted, while he ordered the short rib eggs benedict. I wanted to try the other eggs benedict too! They all sound so delicious. The tiramisu french toast was delightful for the first several bites, but it got old quickly. Maybe I just don't like super sweet things to start off my morning, but it got to be too much towards the last half. People with a sweet tooth would love their twists on french toasts though. Their portions are generous! I saw a table that ordered the red velvet pancakes, and trust me, those babies are huge. I tried a few bites of the short ribs eggs benedict, and it was really good! It was a little heavy on the hollandaise sauce but other than that, it was yummy. Made me wish I tried another eggs benedict rather than going for something sweet. Next time, I will definitely be getting something more on the savory side for myself.
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Jenn G.
Oh Green Eggs, how I love thee. This has become one of my go to brunch spots. Be warned their portions are huge. I've had their pb crunch french toast. Honestly, I thought is was just okay. I'm not a big fan on the berry compote. Next on my list is the creme brulee or tiramisu french toast. I usually get their omelettes. They take up half the plate with their fluffy goodness. The only reason they don't get five stars is because their wait time is usually 40 minutes or more and sometimes they don't seat people even when there are visibly open tables. I also ordered one of their specialty drinks: the salted caramel cappuccino. It was extremely small and way too salty. I was not a fan. Four dollars for a gulp of salty coffee. No thanks. Also, it is cash only.
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Angela M.
I wish I could tell you the food was delicious but we never actually got to sit and eat any. Firstly we were told there would be a 30 minute wait and it was actually and hour and half before we were offered a table. The hostesses were nice but I found it very frustrating that there were about 6 parties of two who had been waiting an hour + and instead of seating them at a 3-4 person table, in order to seat them and move the line along, the table would sit empty for 10 minutes until a 3-4 person party was found.. or the 3-4 person party had only been waiting 10 minutes. I GET IT but It's very unfair to those who waited over an hour for a seat. Seating in the restaurant is packed very tight and half of the 2 person tables are set right next to the wall where hungry diners who have not been seated are waiting. There is literally less than 2 feet from where you are eating to where the people are lined up and there is no wall or anything separating the two. We left the restaurant because we did not like the idea of hungry, waiting diners leering over our table, hearing our conversation or the simple fact that people's crotches were less than 2 feet from our faces. I will probably not be returning to this restaurant to try again. I'd rather go somewhere like Honeys where a half hour - 45 minutes MEANS that amount of time, I know that even if I have waited an hour that I will be given a table, regardless of how many chairs are at it, and that I will not be leered over uncomfortably and where waiting diners are kept separate from the people who are actually eating.
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Erin P.
Green Eggs Cafe gets 4 stars for the food/prices and 1 star for the service. I am glad to see that a few other yelpers had some issues with the indifferent and sometimes rude attitudes from the staff here. We knew before going that there was a no reservations policy and that it gets crowded, so we arrived at around 9:30 on a Sunday morning. It was smart we got there as early as we did, as soon after we arrived the place filled up and a long line outside started to form. We were a party of eight plus one toddler. Unfortunately, the only available space was a table really made for six, and there was no room for a high chair, so my daughter took turns sitting on our laps. The ambience was a bit tense, as the servers waited for us to decide if we would stay in the cramped quarters or leave. We decided to stay, and I almost felt the staff regret our decision. There was a bit of a hoity toity air about the place, but maybe I've just been in the burbs for too long and am overly sensitive to center city attitudes. There were signs on each table that urged people to leave as soon as they were finished eating because people wait to sit. I do understand the problem of a wait, but I don't see any other local brunch hot spots being so obvious--nothing on the tables at the Morning Glory Diner, at least the last time I checked. In any case, all of the food was amazingly delicious. My stuffed french toast was truly a treat and I took half of it home as leftovers. Which brings me to my next gripe. GEC charges for their take-out containers. Yes, the establishment has an eco-conscious philosophy, but charging for a take out container? Really? If I had known, I would have brought my own Tupperware. I think that the management here is just a little too up tight. I can see how the local NoLibs crowd would flock to a place as trendy as the Green Eggs Cafe but this old school gal probably won't be going back, no matter how good their food is and earth conscious they are.
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B. C.
Apparently, to enjoy your meal here, you need to get something decadent like the creme brulee french toast. I, however, prefer eggs, pancakes, and home fries. But, here at Green Eggs, you don't get home fries -- you get greasy potato wedges. (Hash browns?). That said, Green eggs is a good, serviceable place, unlike the ghastly Darlings. However, I wish the menu was simplified, and the prices less.
Green eggs used to be one of my fave spots but I'm not sure if its because they have a new cook or not but I DO NOT like the changes. First off, my number one plate stuffed peanut butter & jelly french toast no longer comes in kids portion. :( The pork sausage is different also, not too tasty. Next I got my 2nd fave the green eggs cobb salad today and it suppose to come with avocado salsa but instead they threw in huge chucks of avocado. WHY??? and huge chucks of tomatoes instead of the small chops that they used to come with. Lastly, the chicken was DRYYYYYYY!!!! Lets do better Green Eggs. Lets take a little more time to prepare dishes. Please and thank you.
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Shauna G.
This place is AMAZING! I would go here every day. I don't like Benedicts but there are so many alternatives there's something for everyone! Shrimp and grits benedict especially tasty!
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Jacki H.
I've eaten here a few times. And before today, I would've probably given it a 3.5. The food is pretty good, the service is okay and I like that they use fresh ingredients. Today was a damn nightmare in the service department. We decided to come here for lunch because we were in a hurry and thought Honey's or Soy would take too long. We ordered quickly (a special and a salad) and I asked for the dressing for my salad on the side. We waited. FOREVER. People came in after us, ordered and got there food WAAAAAAYYYY before we did. We were about to leave when our food finally came out. And my salad...was covered...in dressing. At first I was so hungry that I just started eating so when she came by to ask how everything is I just said "Fine." But then I thought, "You know what? No. I shouldn't have to eat something that's not the way I ordered it because you made a mistake."** So I called her over and asked if she could just take it off of our check because we had to go. She took it away and then bitched to her coworkers about it IN MY LINE OF SIGHT! Are you serious? So when she brings over the check she tells me "Normally we don't take things off of checks. Next time tell your server and we will fix it right away." To which I replied, "Well, our food took forever and now I don't have time for you to fix it." And she said (as rude as ever) "Well we would've made it a priority. Just know for next time, because we NEVER take things off of checks." Next time? No, there will be no next time. Sorry to rant but as someone who works in the food service industry this type of behavior is unacceptable. I will never, ever eat here again. **I know she didn't make the salad, but she put it in and when she brought it out she should've noticed it wasn't right. The place wasn't that busy. So even if it was the cooks fault, it's her responsibility as front of house. That's simply my opinion.
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Edward S.
The food here was great- we ordered the pork belly benedict. The pork belly was perfectly cooked, and the rosemary breakfast potatoes were delicious with it. The sauce on the eggs was just okay, hollandaise sauce should be buttery but have good acidity- this just sort of tasted fatty, which combined with the pork belly was a little much. I would however order it again. Unfortunately we waited 15 minutes (clocked it) before anyone came over to our table. The waitstaff was unapologetic and reminded me of bad diner service complete with annoying colloquialisms such as 'ready guys?'- but at least in a diner you get hot coffee. The food came out from the kitchen quickly and I will say that the other food we observed coming out looked really good. Great job from the kitchen, needs much improvement on the floor. The tables around us seemed annoyed at the slow service as well. I've been here a few times, never when it was busy. Perhaps they were just understaffed.
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Mika N.
Breakfast was simply excellent. Between the 4 of us we tried two different French toast dishes (pumpkin cheese and creme Brulee), a sweet potatoes/turkey eggs Benedict and child french toast sticks. We all enjoyed the food tremendously. It looked great and tasted even better. Went early enough on Sunday morning which was just the right time... by the time we left the line was stretching outside on the sidewalk. We are fans! and will be back.
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Alex G.
Great brunch place in No Libs. The Atlantic Lox Salmon is delicious. Great vibe and decor. Fits in perfectly with the No Libs scene.
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S O.
Went there with the ole hubby yesterday mid morning...the place was very crowded...cute...quaint...the wait was shorter than expected, we waited by "coffee cafe" for our table to be cleared...coffee was very good. Attentive service...I had the eggs benedict (i really love a good one) and the hubby had "the kitchen sink" (a big sizzling pan of eggs, potatoes, cheese and biscuit covered with country sausage gravy) and a child's pancake portion... Well...I wasnt impressed with my benedict...the sauce was too little and too vinegary..the side potatoes were tasty though...We weren't impressed with the pancakes (we both adore Sabrina's waaay more)...and the hubby enjoyed his skillet....I tasted it, it was good. I will head back to this place again and try some other items because I liked them more than disliked them...=0)
(3)
Bruce B.
I really wanted to give them 2.5 stars but everyone loves them so much.....call it Yelp peer preasure or 'YPP' for short. Green Eggs is a busy breakfast spot in northern Liberties and I went there with my nephew and my cousin one Saturday morning. The spot was packed and we were seated very quickly. They have a large menu and a lot of specials too. I chose the steak and eggs special which was a little disappointing. The the eggs were nice, well cooked and fresh, the potatoes were average at the toast was good. The steak however was a different story. It was anemic, tasteless and came cut up in four sections. The dish cost 14 bucks and it severely overpriced. The check came to over 51 dollars for 2 adults and a kid. To me there are many more reasonably priced, tasty restaurant options in Philly. By th way, can't they remove 1 table in the middle so you don't have to walk all the way to the end of the restaurant and then halfway down the next aisle just to get a seat. Wow talk about packing them in!
(3)
James H.
Shrimp and Grits Benedict! Shrimp were flavorful, grits were creamy and they have 6 types of Benedict available so you know they can poach the heck out of an egg. Great service and flavored coffee. Worth a wait to get a table.
(5)
Jennifer K.
I went here for brunch on Sunday. There was about a 15 minute wait. It was strange having to stand against the wall watching the other diners eat. If you sat near the door, then you'd have people breathing over your food waiting to be seated. Cash only which is annoying. Fair prices and huge portions. My sister got the Virginia ham pot pie dish and it was very good. I got the candy cane french toast. I asked the waitress to reheat it and she said that someone else had already complained about it being cold, but that they were supposed to be that way and the kitchen won't reheat it. She didn't even make an effort to ask the question. Who wants to eat cold French Toast with a mound of cold peppermint flavored cream cheese inside? I essentially paid to eat cold Brioche bread. I'd go back because it seems like a nice brunch place and everyone else's food looked really good, but the service is a bit lacking.
(3)
Renee R.
This place at first glance looks like a decent little breakfast spot with lots of vegetarian options on the menu. I ordered the Eggs Benedict on Brioche, and my boyfriend ordered the vegan breakfast burrito. The food came out pretty quickly, however, everything was undercooked. I had a side of rosemary potatoes. Some of the potatoes were actually cooked through , while others were hard as rocks. I also had a pit of some sort in my dish (which didn't make sense because there weren't any olives present). My boyfriends Burrito was smothered in refried black beans that were cold, and the vegan eggs tasted like cardboard. Overall, probably the worst brunch I've ever had. No signs that indicate that it's CASH only...so after the waitress lets you know that you can use their pricey ATM, you're finally free of this joint.
(1)
Ashley K.
I would love to start with how amazing our food was. I got the kitchen sink and my friend got the chicken and waffles benedict. Both were very well large, balanced, beautiful presentation, fresh, and fairly fast. Here is the but...We showed up around 11 am. The hostess informed us that the wait was about 25 minutes. We were perfectly okay with that. 45 minutes later we checked in- another ten minutes only she assured us. 25 minutes later my name was finally called. As mentioned in other reviews the service was both slow and inattentive throughout the rest of the meal. I suppose the purpose of this review is to inform Green Eggs that I think they have a wonderful thing going with their food, I just wish I could see the same commitment to their service. Brunch on a Sunday (or any day really) is not a time to run out of coffee or water during a meal- and a greeting should always be given upon sitting. Its just the little things.
(3)
Claire P.
I had heard great things about this place was so, was pretty excited about the Eggs Benedict. The eggs came out pretty much hard-boiled! This may sound nit-picky to some, but eggs hard-boiled on English muffins is simply a completely different dish. And one I definitely would not have ordered if the waitress had given me the heads up ahead of time. I see a few some previous reviewers who have had this problem, so it must be a continual problem. My friend had the Kitchen Sink, and it was simply one of the tastiest breakfast dishes I've had yet. Which is saying something. Honestly could have done without the biscuit, but everything else coated in that delicious gravy was heavenly. Our sides of bacon and scrapple were also great- the bacon was thickly cut, savory, smoky, with a slightly charred taste; the scrapple had a thin, toasted outside, but in the inside was warm and soft-something I haven't experienced before with scrapple. Amazing. Poached eggs are a standard, and if the 24 hour diner down the street from me can get them right at 2am, it's pretty shameful that Green Eggs Cafe cannot during the regular brunch hour. If I hadn't experienced that extremely disappointing order myself, I may have given this place a 5.
(3)
Darcy H.
Meh. I don't see why people wait in line for this place. Granted the portions are enormous but it's not a bargain. Food was ok, service was friendly but slow and rather inattentive. Couldn't wait to leave!
(2)
Emily G.
If you like your bagels squishy with grease & your scrambled eggs swimming in oil then this is the place for you! If you are of the 99% who prefer their eggs light and fluffy and their bagels anything but greasey, then avoid this restaurant at all costs. It's gross. Overpriced. And makes you feel like taking a shower. I barely touched my food, and yet I think I ought to get my arteries tested for buildup after just three bites. Which brings me to my next point - as a former waitress, if I had a customer leave her entire meal untouched save a few bites, I would definitely find out what happened. Perhaps ask her if I could do anything to make up for it. Not our waitress. She completely ignored my full plate. Overall, I wish I could choose no stars. Awful, awful experience. Go to Honeys, Kraftworks or Interstate Draft House. Or better yet, make it at home. Save your heart, people!! Cheesesteaks have less grease than Green Eggs Cafe!
(1)
Alex R.
Wow! Holy stomach buster Batman! I've only been here once but that is all I needed to write a great review. After a long... long long long night of drinking we were looking for a place to ease our pain. Besides having to wait for a few minutes to get a table (but lets be honest, 5 minutes isn't that long, I was just hungover) we sat down and were immediately asked if we knew what we wanted. Easy one: COFFEE! Iced Coffee to be specific and it was great, and came in a big cup, no need for refills. I also noticed they have a coffee bar in the back, stopped by a few days ago to grab a quick to-go cup. Thankfully it wasn't just my hangover talking, it was still great coffee. And this is coming from a guy who really doesn't appreciate coffee. I'm just as happy at Starbucks or some trendy bean-house or at Wawa, so the fact that I am remembering this speaks to its goodness. Food. Wow, again to quote myself, wow! I ordered the Kitchen Sink (Three eggs scrambled with cheese, our signature potatoes, peppers, and onions, topped with homemade jumbo biscuit and country style pork sausage gravy in a cast-iron skillet). Yea, that happened. It was delicious, I barely finished it. My side of Scrapple, also amazing, was probably the first piece of Philly Scrapple that I did not finish, simply due to the fact that the Kitchen Sink really fills you up. I would stick to the sides if you know you are a big eater or if you are having something small. The Red Velvet pancakes looked interesting but I wasn't prepared for that shade of red at that time in the morning. My compadres each had the breakfast burrito, and from what I heard it seemed like a great choice. Anytime chorizo is in something, you cant complain.
(5)
Rebecca F.
Green Eggs is solid brunchfare. From the unlimited La Colombe coffee (iced or hot, might I add!) to the creative variety of daily specials, you are bound to enjoy both the sweet and savory menu items here. Do not pass up the quinoa porridge, with its agave-sweetened creaminess topped with fruit and jam. The veggie benedict is also delicious, with the poached eggs soaking the brioche. I am also a fan of making my own omelette here, where I can add vegan sausage for no extra charge. Like its South Philly counterpart, the restaurant does get pretty packed so getting there early (before 11 am) and/or expecting at least a 30-minute wait will be in your favor. You can grab a coffee and wait outside, eyeing the enormous stacks of red velvet pancakes that seem to float to every other table. I like this location's layout more than the one on Dickinson Street. It is one long rectangle so it feels more open and spacious. Service is friendly, attentive, and accomodating. Green Eggs is a place you can go to stag or with a group and have a consistently enjoyable experience!
(4)
Christina M.
THE FOOD IS AMAZING!!! butttttttttt the service is TERRIBLE it's like they are giving out free food because they suck that bad! I also HATE how in the middle you have to eat with people you don't even know that is horrible and completely uncomfortable. I wonder if the servers get shift pay because they sure don't work like they want tips! I love there food and would eat here ALLLLL the time but I don't because of the horrible servers! Oh and not to mention its CASH only!! it is 2013 no one wants to deal with that!!
(1)
Regina F.
Story time: I've always wanted a wacky, crazy Aunt. You know, one of those bona fid modern day hippy aunts with unbrushed blonde hair who wears burlap sacks for dresses and makes you things like quinoa porridge for breakfast. Green Eggs Cafe offers a more than suitable substitute for my family fantasies without the invariable stench that comes with unwashed moccasins. The Quinoa Porridge is slightly sweet and loaded with golden raisins that intersperse bursts of sweet juiciness throughout the pleasant grittiness of the quinoa. The cream adds a touch of sin, because being too health conscious would just be drab. Oh yeah, and the stuffed French toast is something worth fighting over. Get the kids portion, split it between two adults. You won't feel disgusted at yourself over either 1) stupidity for not getting something so decadently delicious and rich - even breakfast deserves dessert on the weekends - or 2) ordering an adult size portion for yourself, in which case you might as well purchase a hospital bed for your clogged arteries.
(4)
Danny N.
I want to start off by saying I am a business owner myself, and know how hard it is to stay alive in this economy. I normally don't go out of my way to give 1 star! Check my other reviews!!! Therefore, I honestly don't know why any restaurant (or business for that matter) would not make a food substitution (or try to accomadate their clientelle). What I mean by this is that I don't dig on swine (eat pork) so I asked our server if I could sub the prosciutto for turkey, on the Italian Panini and before I got the ...key out of my mouth she was saying no. There was not an offer of an upcharge just NO! Then they only take cash and if you are not used to carrying cash you have to use the ATM and pay the fee...what a jack move! So I order the $13 Steak and Eggs and the "Signature" Rosemary Potatos. The eggs were great, but the Skirt Steak tasted like they spilled the whole Salt Shaker on it, not to mention it was luke warm when it hit the table. The Potatos were oily so I didn't eat them or the steak. So basically I paid $13 for 3 eggs plus the $5 for Apple Juice. Correct me if I'm wrong but that is probably $2.50 worth of food that I ate...and that's being generous with the appraisal. My wife decided she was going to say something even though I said to drop it since I didn't think it would make a difference. So she first tried our Waitress who shrugged her shoulders and said I am sorry, there is nothing I can do. So my wife proceeds to go and talk to what seemed to be the Asst. Manager, who basically said the same thing. Come to find out the Owner was sitting 2 tables away from us and didn't bother to see what was going on. His attitude seemed as if he didn't care. I can't imagine not caring about my customers...I would be out of business! Given the quality of food and their lame no substitution policies I will find one of the other 100's of restaurants in NO Libs / Fishtown / Philly area to eat from now on. Congrats Green Eggs Cafe you did a great job of scaring my business off! I don't want to have to work to find reason to like a restaurant, especially when Philly offers so many great options!
(1)
Sarah B.
WOW! Long wait... but definitely worth it! I got the breakfast burrito, which is BIG but I ate the whole thing! I was also so happy that they offer a selection of hot sauces! Cholula did the job right. My friend had the chicken and waffles benedict which she also loved. Definitely going back and planning on getting the french toast or red velvet pancakes!
(4)
Ive E.
Great atmosphere. Loved the food. I had the creme brulee French toast and it was amazing!! The only thing the whip and fruit sauce on top were way too sweet for my liking. I also had the breakfast burrito and it was awesome and stuffed to the max. I also had a side of home fries with the rosemary and it was good i like my home fries a little more crunchy but overall they were good. Only thing is they only take cash!! But other than that i would definitely recommend and go back.
(4)
Kemi A.
I really want to give this place TWO stars but I think I'll let another visit be the deciding factor. I do love the decor/space of this place. The hot chocolate I ordered was delicious (unlike Honey's who told me hot chocolate is a "seasonal drink" wtf? who says that? who really believes that?..still like honey's bus the whole hot chocolate thing needs to be addressed) I ordered the "kitchen sink" breakfast meal. It came in a little hot plate like skillet. It was def NOT what I expected. It was tooo cheesy and smothered to death in gravy (cheese?) served with two biscuits that were hard as isht...like I thought the biscuit would be soft'ish but they were unpleasantly hard which made them taste stale. I just came from working overnight with my friends so we were all tired. I took a few bites of the "kitchen sink" and it just seemed like TOO MUCH work to eat/enjoy so I packed it to go. My friends had the duck egg meal...I pretty much looked at everyone else's order like "damn, I shoulda gotten that". they all seem to enjoy their meal. The worst part is that I went home to sleep and 4-5hours later I had a rumble in my stomach. Nothing is worse than going to eat then having a tummy ache after. I pretty much threw away the rest of the "kitchen sink" that i brought home. That's the only meal I had that day so I attributed my tummy ache to it. Will I go back? Sure but I won't order that "kitchen sink" mess again.
(3)
Caroline V.
What a great place for a casual bfast! Friends took us here since they're right in NoLibs and yum! Just enough space to not feel crowded but they still take advantage of all their real estate. Like the coffee bar idea while you wait altho as we saw one guy do, dont overfill your cup otherwise you'll be that guy who spilled the precious and needed a waiter to help you. Coffee here is La Colombe and ahhh if you love coffee, you'll dig this cup. Great way to start the day. Next the food. I went all out cuz we were in another city so therefore there are no rules and went with the highly touted Red Velvet Pancakes :) *Red Velvet Pancakes: i did not add more syrup and just dunked into what was on my plate and YUM. Just the right amount of sweetness, super fluffly and the mascarpone layered in is mmm mmm good. Fresh strawberries sliced/sprinkled on top and choc chips throughout. This is a bfast of champions with champion size. It's HUGE. Mind boggling if a single person has finished the whole thing and was able to walk out without passing out. I ate a quarter of it and was full :p i know...sad attempt! but it was a great dessert for dinner so really that was a well planned attempt...Ah yes also got a side of turkey bacon. This is 2 thick slabs of bacon that really eat like ham. They were ok. Im a thin/extra crispy bacon type of person... *Pork Belly Benedict: saw this on the menu and totally pegged the fiance for it and was right. He was all over that. He got the rosemary potatoes to go with it (not a fan and neither was he...i think they needed to be crispy...they were soft and not that great). But he loved his pork belly eggs benedict, said it was the best eggs benedict he ever had. Plus it disappeared before i even got 3 bites down of my red velvet pancakes so i'd say that was true :) *Pulled pork panini (i think?): friend got this and it came w. a side of fries. Sandwich was HUGE, like the one half was as big as her face haha. *Chicken & Waffles Benedict: this also looked good and was polished off quickly so im guessin it was tasty. Wish i had room for coffee refills but alas i did not and there was a long line waiting to sit when we finished up so til the next time! Def on the "it" list for me and yes im totally a bfast/brunch person. Love bfast foods, i can eat it anytime of day. YUM
(4)
Francis U.
"What did you put in this sugar!?!? It's so good!" Lady Mary and I forwent our usual Sabrina's or Carmen's to have another go with Green Eggs...after a bit of a respite. We perused the specials online before making our decision, and were reasonably confident that our tastebuds wouldn't be disappointed. We had a short wait before we were seated, but that is to be expected on a Saturday at a brunch hub. Our waitress (Pamela?) was friendly & attentive, even though it was quite busy. She also bares a striking resemblance to Mary's younger sister, Edith. We like her... We tried the mushroom bisque, which was the best thing we tasted, by a long shot. The consistency was lighter than some bisques, more of a puree, and was dressed with olive oil, and a rosemary arrangement. One bowl was perfect for sharing, which was exactly what we did. The salutations sadly stop with the soup, however. For our main dishes, we tried the pork belly benedict and the new Cubano, from the sandwich side of the menu. I dug into my bene dish as soon as it arrived, eager to spill golden egg yolk over my whole plate. Alas, I could not do this, as both of my eggs were hard boiled instead of poached. The pork belly was presented in giant monolithic rectangles, standing next to the overcooked eggs, and was entirely too much pork for the dish. Half would have been enough, and a bit less time would have helped the pork maintain a modicum of moisture. The hollandaise, though, was the worst offender. Cloyingly sweet would be a compliment; absurdly sweet, to the point of being laughable, would be more accurate. Not too good that. Lady Mary's dish suffered from the same overly sweet problem. A Cubano is supposed to have some acid via the pickles, some good sinus clearing mustard, and some funk from the swiss...this sandwich had none of the above. This particular version removed all the bite in favour of more bloody sweetness, and giant pieces of pork belly...not at all what I would call a good Cubano. Quite a disappointment. I'm always ready to give Green Eggs four stars...until I go there. It's by no means bad, but the chef is clearly out-classed by Sabrina's and Camen's. The duck reuben and the veggie bene are usually above average; try something new though at your own risk.
I can't get enough of this place. The food is simply amazing. I've had their pancakes, which are pretty good. But their french toast....THE BEST. I recently tried the caramel apple french toast and it was like having dessert for breakfast. I've also had the Kitchen Sink and that was really good too. The only downside to this place is the size and the wait after a certain time. If you go there too late, you'll be waiting for 40 mins just for a table.
(4)
Crys J.
Tasty food.....and a BYOB!!
(5)
Joanne K.
I visited this cafe on a Saturday morning and had to wait close to two hours for a table. However, I must say that the food was worth the gruesome wait. I ordered the coffee mocha french toast, which was under the specials, and my friend ordered the kitchen sink. Both dishes were delicious, and the portions were enormous. My only complaint with my dish is that there wasn't enough filling in proportion to the thickness of the bread. Don't get me wrong: there was plenty of filling, and it oozed out of the bread every time I sliced my knife through the thick toast. However, the bread is SO thick that the taste of the bread just overwhelmed my palate. An advantage of the thick bread is that your bread will not get soggy if you decide to take home the leftovers. My friend's dish, the kitchen sink, was the epitome of comfort food, and I have no complaints about it. Aside from the food, the service was sub-par. Waiting for two hours was torture because there is nowhere to sit and wait inside the cafe. My friend and I had to stand by the bar and and push our bodies against the wall every time a customer had to scoot by us to use the restroom. In addition, our waitress only stopped by our table twice: once to take our order and another to give us our check. All in all, this is a great place to come for brunch.
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Payal D.
We were lucky enough to get seated right away on a Saturday afternoon but i've hear the wait is usually pretty long for a table. Probably had one of the best Mac and Cheese dishes i've ever had in my life. I got the breakfast burrito with veggie sausage instead of chorizo and it was amazing so i'm sure the original was even better. I also highly recommend the the veggie burger...it's one of a kind because it's made from beets and has great texture and smokey flavor. It sounds strange but it's really good trust me! Not your typical veggie burger made with beans and veggies. Lastly, the Red Velvet French Toast.....wow....AMAZING! They don't write it on the menu but you can order smaller portions of the dessert items (and they are still huge!). The only downfall to this place is the wait and they only take cash.
(4)
Sophia I.
I really wanted to like this place since it's so close to work, but... The service was pretty inattentive & the wait for food was long. Plus our food did not come out together. We got 2 plates, and then 5 minutes later our last plate finally arrived. The food was ok. Just not worth the wait.
(2)
Eugene B.
I wish this place was open when we moved to this neighborhood 2 yrs ago but my wife and I are taking advantage of this as much as possible. The 1st time we came the food was really good and the service was great. I had the kitchen sink and my wife had the omelette. The potatoes were hearty and their breads delicious. The 2nd time here I can't really speak so highly of. I understand it was memorial day so I have to take into consideration how busy it is but we waited 5 mins for someone to take our drink and food order and then waited another 30 mins for our food to arrive. I ordered the peanut butter french toast w/ a side of sausage and my wife had the eggs your way. When I asked the food runner what the reason was for the delay he didn't have any reason. We would've been happy if our waitress said that she forgot to punch in our order or that they were short staff...but no reason at all. I won't hold that against them this time but it really shouldn't happen. What am I supposed to expect the next time we come in?...
(3)
Joseph I.
Oh yeah, this is the place!! I had the breakfast burrito and she had the turkey pot pie. Both were incredible in terms of flavor, amount of food and price. Just incredibly good. I walked by a plate of those velvet pancakes and the guy had trouble fitting them into the take out box. Great waitstaff, prompt service. What a great find.
(5)
Andie H.
Was recommended by a friend for brunch. Had the breakfast burrito which sounded delicious on the menu. The thing was the size of a small child. ENORMOUS!!! Tasted fantastic but I felt terrible about not being able to finish even half of it due to the fact that it was so big. If you normally eat 3 times the amount of a normal person, this place is for you! Service was decent, nothing exceptional. Only real con is that it's cash only. Would recommend though!
(3)
Caitlyn H.
RED VELVET PANCAKES BIGGER THAN YOUR HEAD. For reals. I come here and feed my inner fat kid and I am always stuffed, happy, and have a ton of leftovers. For the portions, it's incredibly well priced. Everything is fresh. Nothing is frozen or microwaved ever. Cash only, but their ATM has a $1 fee, so it's not bad. I've been here 4-5 times now and I have never been disappointed. Probably one of the best brunches in Philadelphia. It's packed on weekends, but totally worth the wait. Be prepared to share your table and make some friends. And get the red velvet pancakes.
(5)
Michelle C.
I use to love coming here when they first opened. The atmosphere changed the food is not quality anymore. I have requested eggs over easy they came out GREASY and runny. I was upset - the tofu scramble one of my favorites here came out totally different - the presentation HORRID. The manager was rude and told my friend and I she couldn't do any thing to assist us. And wasn't taking off of bill. We were in totally caught off guard with her response. NOT GOING BACK. Lastly, its getting GHETTO in there...
(1)
Chloe A.
I've been here twice now and although the food is wonderful, the service is awful. Our Waiter Nate was very unaccommodating. I was here on Saturday morning, April 6th, for breakfast with a girlfriend of mine. We came here for breakfast before our pedicure appointment. We were seated immediately which was great. Nate took our drink order and returned promptly to take our food order. My friend ordered the chicken and waffles and asked for the eggs on the side of the plate instead of on top of the waffles. She has made this request several times in the past and it was not a problem but for Nate it was. He simply said that he cannot do that for her. He said that If he asked the cooks, they would get irritated and not honor the request but that he would try. Well the food came out and the eggs were right there on top. He showed no remorse and just said, "I hope this is OK" and walked away. Really? It's too hard for the cooks to simply place the eggs on the side of the plate instead of on top? Unbelievable. Anyway, besides that, we had to ask Nate twice before receiving water which was annoying and then the real kicker came. We received the check and he charged us for a biodegradable to-go box. Granted it was only $.25, neither of us were taking leftovers home. My friend asked what this charge was for and he fumbled for a few seconds and than said he would take it off. Upon returning with the modified check, he made a joke about how he hopes that we don't think he was taking advantage of us for $.25. He was very cocky and patronizing about it. It left a very rude and unsettling feeling with us. On a high note, we ordered Lattes on our way out at the counter and Justin waited on us. He was extremely nice and helpful.
(2)
Mike G.
Another great brunch location. Ive eaten brunch here 4 times and lunch once and every time I was glad for it. Good coffee, great food and decent service. Sure, I hated the name when it first opened but, damn, if the food stays this good, who cares?
(4)
Candace W.
Good for breakfast/brunch (cuz they close at 4pm). The food is on point, especially if you need a rich, sweet, delicious breakfast. The lunch salads are huge! And you will not want to share your duck pastrami sandwich on a soft rye with anyone :)
(4)
Angela N.
Today was my first time at Green Eggs Cafe. The place was packed! However, we were seated before our estimated 30 minute wait. Our food came out quickly and I must say the portions are HUGE!!! We had not expected that! However, the Strawberry Shortcake Frenchtoast was amazing, the turkey bacon was ordinary and so were the potatoes but they were very fresh. I didn't expect the great quality with such large portions but boy was i surprised. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Down side... The tables are packed in like sardines and if you don't mind people standing by your table talking as they wait to be seated, the atmosphere would be great for you. For me... Not so much... Overall, This place is a must try. The great food overshadows the bad seating arrangement. Maybe a weekday isn't as crowded as a weekend... :-D
(4)
Adam R.
I have been here 5 or so times since this location opened. They always have a great specials! No matter what stuffed french toast they have elected to offer that given day, try it. Always a generous portion & phenomenal. Super filling! The first time I tried this spot I went with a Belgian waffle; let me rephrase that, I tried going with a Belgian waffle. The cook somehow managed to mangle it not once, not twice, but three times according to my server so I was forced to try another plate. I left disappointing because I was unable to get my eastern European cooked cake batter fix. Luckily there was coffee available to off set my twitching. I asked if they would be offering waffles a la mode, (best way to enjoy them) & i was informed that they would be offering that in the near future. Every time I have gone back since I have inquired about get my waffles so & they are yet to be able to make this happen. Disappointing. Don't get me wrong here, I will go back but it wouldn't be my first choice in the neighborhood!
(3)
Tuanni P.
Food and service were great. I will definitely revisit next time I'm in Philly.
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Jim H.
Stopped in just for a to-go coffee and the barista gave us attitude like we were an imposition. The place wasn't even busy at the time -- maybe 5 or 6 tables? On the other hand, the coffee (a Nutella latte) was pretty good and the barista was quick and efficient.
(3)
BurrLin B.
Lots of food! Definitely get a good bang for your buck. Best bacon I ever tasted! Lastly, its BYOB!
(4)
K. K.
We were only a party of two who decided to go for a late brunch/lunch on a Tuesday. We waited 30 minutes for a server to take our drink orders and when we said we'd like to place our food orders at the same time, she said, "I can't do that because it's against the rules." We proceeded to wait ANOTHER 20 minutes for her to come back to take our food orders. I ordered the quiche and my friend the eggs benedict. We both asked for a simple request of "no additional salt added" because both of us are on low sodium diets. The server wrote it down and came back 10 minutes later saying, "...for the no salt, I can't do that because I can't give specific alterations for certain food orders." At this point, we were pretty fed up and said, "It's fine. Please just bring our check when the food arrives." The food came out in yet another 25 minutes. My food was watery and my friend's benedict was SO undercooked that the eggs turned to liquid when she cut into them. The cook didn't bother to drain the potatoes and vegetables so her dish came out literally sitting in a puddle of greasy, watery liquid. Future diners, keep in mind that this is a chain and the people who make the food are just cooks. Don't order anything that requires culinary finesse and if you are used to truly fine cuisine, lower your expectations to 'zero.'
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Veronika V.
I would give them 5 stars if it were just for the food and the proximity to my house, and it's incredible. But unfortunately, I've had too many bad service experiences for that to happen. But honestly, none of those experiences are worth specifically mentioning. It's just those times when it's a little too busy for the place to handle. But the staff has a tendency of passing the buck, not taking responsibility for their wrongdoings and blaming their co-workers. That's all the negativity I have for this place, and really it's not a big deal when the food's this great! If you're looking to get brunch on the weekend, and don't mind waiting a bit, especially with a big party. It gets busy! If it's weekday morning, why are you hesitating? Read this on your way there now. Seriously this food is incredible. I don't think I've ever had anything that wasn't exactly what I wanted. Salmon benedict, quinoa porridge, kitchen sink (at least a side of biscuits and gravy!), Cheddar Grits, and Peanut butter crunchy french toast are all a must. I definitely recommend going with a bunch of people and splitting things. The choices are too good and it's hard to decide whether you want sweet or savory. Their burgers are pretty decent too if you're just not feeling the brunch thing.
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Michael E.
Honey's may have met its match - I'm serious, this place is great. I suppose it depends on what you're looking for, but right now I'm thinkin' Green Eggs Cafe is where I'd like to Sit-N-Eat. Prices are very reasonable. I got a Belgian waffle with strawberries and 'nanners for $8. I could have even picked another topping gratis, like ice cream, cause you AUTOMATICALLY get to choose three free! But, I've been trying to watch my girlish figure (not that you'd notice from reading my reviews), so I tried to keep it healthy. My girlfriend got the kitchen sink, a behemoth skillet filled with eggs, cheese, potatoes, peppers, etc. and toppedd with a biscuit and sausage gravy. This is a lot of food. The coffee is top notch as well and the service is outstanding. Kudos!
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Alyssa M.
What a delightful cafe! The sweet hostess made a great first impression as she tried to seat our table of 5 as quickly as possible. I love the diversity and ambiance of this spot too--not pretentious, yet there is a simple classiness about it. So on to the FOOD: --I ordered the eggs benedict which was heavenly! Maybe one of the best I've had. And those potatoes with onions and peppers---Mm Mmm Mmm! --The roommie ordered the Creme Brulee French Toast which was scrumptious....but I'll admit the Cannoli French toast at Cafe Lift still has my heart --My friend from back home had the "Kitchen Sink" and it was goooooddd. Love all that gravy on top of ALL those breakfast goodies (eggs, potatoes, cheese, onions, peppers, mushrooms-CRAZY! Crazy good! --And My sis ordered Lox and Bagel with a side of stone ground grits. She really enjoyed both, however I think the grits were little too "gritty". I'm a fan of thick grits and they had excellent flavor, I just don't think they were cooked properly or long enough to absorb all of the liquid. Our waitress was sweet as pie. I'll definitely be back :-)
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Caleb S.
This place inspired me to create a Yelp account JUST so I could give it a 5 star rating. The dining room was packed around lunch time, but the wait wasn't very long and there is a really cool antique architecture shop right next door to kill the 15 minutes. Service is second to none in all of Philadelphia. Other than our wonderful waiter, three other waiters also checked on our table throughout the meal to make sure things were fine and my coffee was full. The whole mood of the staff was just happy and welcoming. I hesitantly ordered the Duck Reuben because I've had a million Reubens and was worried about altering the main ingredient, but wow was it amazing. I absolutely have a new favorite little restaurant in Philly.
Stopped by Green Eggs Cafe Sunday morning and we were not disappointed. The kids had the red velvet pancakes and they were kind enough to share them with Mom and Dad (when the kids weren't looking). I had the chicken and waffles eggs benedict with hot sauce hollandaise...amazing. Mom had the veggie eggs benedict which was yet again amazing. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back!
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C B.
A variety of specials and tasty dishes for any pallet. Though I should have asked for a soup spoon.
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Caitlin V.
I'm a huge fan of the Green Eggs in South Philly so I decided to check out the No Libs location this morning for brunch. it was a packed house, but we didn't have to wait more than 10-15 minutes tops for a table on a sunday morning around 10am. Of course the menu was the same, complete with all of their amazing fresh delicious foods. I learned today that Green Eggs doesn't use freezers or microwaves, ensuring the freshness of your food. Our meals certainly tasted amazing! I decided to go for something new and tried the Veggie Benedict. amazing! My boyfriend got a belgium waffle with his choice of three toppings: peaches, bananas, and cinnamon apples! mmmmmM! we got potatoes on the side and they were perfectly cooked. Our server was polite and friendly. For how loud and busy it was in here, our waitress was pretty attentive. The bussers whisked away our dishes when we were done and we weren't sitting there waiting forever. We had our coffee and waters refilled, and everything we needed right when we needed it. only reason why i prefer other brunch spots or even the other Green Eggs location to this one: for some reason it just feels like this spot is super loud when all the tables are filled. maybe it's the sound bouncing off the walls, who knows. Maybe they need to invest in a tapestry to put on the wall to muffle sound. But I sort of felt like I was in a cafeteria and not a cute brunch spot. But seriously, that's my only complaint.
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Kristofer L.
First of all, if you don't like waiting 30 - 45 minutes to be seated, suck it up and wait because it's worth it. The portions are big, and the food is awesome. My wife had the shrimp and grits eggs benedict, and it was off the hook. I could eat that everyday. I had steak and eggs, but the true star was the herb potatoes - and I'm not even a hash brown fan. If you want a brunch that won't disappoint, Green Eggs is your spot.
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NIC J.
ok. the creme brulee french toast! and the bar next door is great.
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Jessica R.
I was really excited to try this place. We searched high and low for a brunch place open on July 4th, and finally found Green Eggs. It was packed, and all the food looked great. Unfortunately, something went very wrong. We ordered the veggie scramble and the breakfast burrito. The veggie scramble was super oily, and came with an odd tasting, greasy side of soy sausage. The breakfast burrito was huge, but not very good. Everything was just really dense, and not very flavorful. Our waitress was nice, but a bit scattered. When I asked to substitute the chorizo in the burrito for vegan chorizo, she told me they could make the whole burrito vegan (take out the cheese and sour cream and add vegan chorizo), but couldn't just substitute the chorizo. Odd, and annoying. I'm okay with the no substitutions rule in a cheap, no frills place, but in a hipster brunch place that serves maple chili sweet potato fries? Let me order what I want! Overall, very disappointing.
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B L.
Been here a few times and mostly have the different versions of the eggs Benedict's and it's always been good. I decided to try something new today and went with an item on this week's special, crab and asparagus frittata. That was a huge mistake. So my tip is to stay away from the frittatas. Otherwise enjoy.
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Hayley Sara B.
Come for the food, stay for the cute No Libs bois. No seriously, I thought all of the hotties in Philly were hiding...clearly they are just waiting until Sundays to come out of the woodwork for some brunch at Green Eggs Cafe. I liked my food ok. I got a veggie burger made with lentils, cumin, and a million other spices. The spices were way too overpowering, but the vegan aioli spread was delish. The fruit on the side was somewhat wilted. No matter though -- the service was excellent, the atmosphere open and airy, and, as mentioned, hipster eye candy abounds. I will definitely be back to um...try something else on the menu.
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Ai-mei Z.
My favorite brunch place so far. Everything about this place is great! From the service to the food and the decor. My favorite so far has been the tomato soup, Salmon eggs benedict (although it is a tad bit salty on the cream cheese), potato salad, and the red velvet pancakes ( i love how they make the mini version now). I can't wait till i finish trying the entire menu!
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Anna Marie C.
i had forgotten about this place, until i saw a chris pronger interview where he mentioned green eggs and ham... and voila, green eggs was back on my radar. i've done the sweet many-a-time (pancakes, peanut butter french toast...), but this time, i went for the kitchen sink. it's a fat girl's dream come true. biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs, onions and peppers smothered with cheese in a cast iron skillet. reminds me of hash house a-go-go, but (only slightly) miniaturized. i am so moving up to nolibs. just so i can eat brunch here. kudos to the sheer brilliancy of the place for offering a carafe of OJ with *complimentary* bottle of champagne for $30. liquor laws be damned, right?
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Nic B.
I had my very first breakfast burrito as a vegan here. YUM. I didn't like that they close early. I went back to eat there again and they were closed. I was bummed!
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Yev G.
The service is just really bad. There are plenty of other places walking distance in the neighborhood. Save yourself the trouble. In terms of the food, unfortunately the descriptions are better than the finished product. I think these guys may have been worth it at one point, but with time and too many good Yelp reviews :-P have stopped trying.
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Tiffany B.
The food was awesome. The portions are very large, so make sure you're hungry.
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Michele H.
Heard this place was gluten free friendly. It's not really. No pancakes, waffles and too much cross contamination to make what could be GF, not. Too bad!
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Rachel K.
This is a lovely cafe ! I absolute love the "earthy" relaxed atmosphere. I ordered the Grilled cheese sammies with cheddar cheese and sundried tomato aioli. It is THE best grilled cheese ever. The bread was so fluffy and the sundried tomato mocks the taste of tomato soup. mmm mmm good! My friend got steak and potatoes. I took a bite of her steak and it was just juicy on the inside and well done on the outside. The veggies were a buttery perfection. She even said "I had a crappy week, this is just what I needed." I also got an iced coffee and it was just perfect--not too strong, just right. You will not go home hungry after eating here due to the generous portions. I will be making this my regular neighborhood brunch spot.
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Carolyn M.
I've been here twice now and both times the food has been beyond-phenomenal. The first time I ordered the tiramisu French toast - amazing, though perhaps overly-decadent for lunch. The second time I got the veggie eggs benedict and my mouth thought it had died and gone to heaven. I could eat nothing but the brioche it was served on for the rest of my life and die happy (and early). The wait staff has always been lovely, attentive and prompt. The only teeny tiny complaint I had was that the salted caramel mocha was all caramel and milk and very little espresso!
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Jaymie C.
Like I really need to give this place another rave review but my experience still counts even if you've already decided based on the 19 million other reviews to go here. Bottomless La Colombe coffee, awesome vegetarian/vegan options like quinoa porridge and your textbook tofu scramble, FREAKIN RED VELVET FREAKIN PANCAKES, and other items that they switch up that are all delicious. Recommended for couples: You get a sweet, your partner gets a savory, you get a 3rd item to split. If your partner can't work this out with you then you need couples counseling. In fact if you're new in a relationship this is a great litmus test for how it's going to work out. Go hungry, leave happy.
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Anthony S.
It's been close to a year since I've been to Green Eggs. I still know a number of people that have had crappy experiences here but I wanted to post a quick update. They've fixed the seating!! Seriously, I'll go back more often now just for that. The food came out promptly and service was just right. You didn't really screw anything up this time GE. Thanks.
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Cheryl A.
By far my favorite breakfast and brunch joint in Northern Liberties! The food is delicious, fast and filling. I highly recommend the tofu scramble and their quinoa porridge - really good with fresh fruit on top! We go there every Sunday for a reason. The servers are also super cool and friendly.
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Meghann p.
GO HERE! I love love love this place Amy is such a great waitress coffee is great Food is Amazing and so creative and fresh I always get the Quina Porridge as an appetizer to split with my friends then get an entree! Just love it here!
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Lauren B.
Good food...especially the red velvet pancakes :)
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Ashley L.
Came for Brunch early Saturday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately. Lots of great, fresh options to choose from but I went with the egg white omelette. I added cheese to my order and was thrilled how generous they were with it (some places can be kind of stingy). The omelette was delicious and came with a side of potatoes and Le Bus toast. Potatoes were great with the onions and peppers. I usually add ketchup but they were so good I didn't need to! Can't wait to come back and try the Creme Brulee French Toast :)
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A A.
YUM! This little brunch spot in Northern Liberties will definitely blow you away. Be prepared for a wait if you're going in at noon on a weekend, but it's definitely worth it. Their signature dish is red velvet pancakes that resemble a cake more than a breakfast entree. Amazing selection of eggs, sweets, and savory dishes. A little squishy but that's part of the charm. Ambience is very casual in a comfortable way.
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Joanne T.
two words: kitchen sink! it's a must try...got this with gravy on the side (i had to get it on the side cause it contains mean and i just picked it out)...but man oh man, it was very tasty....this makes a great hangover meal. i can't wait til the next time. it's a break from sabrina's, honey's, or your local diner. the waitress was great and attentive. went on saturday for breakfast and no wait needed. beware: cash only tip: bring some champagne for that mimosa!
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Clara L.
Seriously? Am i the only one who doesn't like this place? No, my roommate doesn't like it either. Eggs are mediocre. Dry. Go to Cafe Estelle for the best eggs in Philly. Stuffed French Toast is too sweet, and the peanut butter and jelly one is actually not that great compared to others in the city. My college cafeteria had better pancakes and better make your own waffle batter. Go to Sabrina's for the best pancakes in town. Service is friendly, and the coffee is good. That's about it.
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Danielle K.
There are a couple of things that are bothering me about my experience here. If you are looking for a fast and or healthy bite do not go here! First of all the service, while our server seemed nice enough it took over 30 minutes for a sandwich and scrambled eggs. Four tables that sat after us all received their food before us. I understand that these things happen sometimes but a word from our server would have been nice. A "I just checked on you food and it will be a few more minutes" or something like that would have made us feel a little more confident that we weren't forgotten about. So when our food finally did come out, it was a huge let down. I ordered a sandwich, with no mustard or mayo, and a side salad. I was trying to eat healthy (as healthy as possible there if that is even possible). So when my sandwich with my beautiful healthy multigrain bread came out it looked extra golden brown. I took a bite and realized my fingers were drenched in grease. As I took a closer look it seemed they drenched my bread in butter or it was on the greasy grill or something unnecessary. Every time I picked up my sandwich to take a bite my hands were covered in a greasy residue. It may seem that I am being harsh but It was gross. The potatoes were extra greasy and soggy as well. This is my second time trying green eggs and I will probably not be returning. There are plenty of other yummie places to eat in Philadelphia. It's a shame because it could be so good but it's just not.
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Alex T.
I generally opt for Honey's or Sabrina's for brunch, but not when I am positively famished and in the throes of planning the rest of my Sunday around NOT having to wait two hours for a table. It only took about 30 minutes to score one of the four coveted outdoor spots (a welcome anomaly on a sunny weekend morning) and we were immediately given menus, beer openers (don't judge) and water for our dog. The waitress was helpful and patient, helping my notoriously indecisive friend choose what she referred to as "the best meal ever," a Southern chicken and waffles dish, which everyone at the table wanted to devour. I went for the breakfast burrito (with vegetarian sausage, which was amazing), my other friends an egg white omelette (sounded boring, but was pretty delicious) and an extremely oversized club sandwich that boasted a side of Boardwalk Fries level potato goodness. Between the Man vs. Food portions and the unbelievably cheap prices, we left happy and probably a bit more sated than is healthy and/or socially acceptable. I'll certainly return here, even if Honey's and Sabrina's are ever uncharacteristically under-attended. Anywhere you can bring Twisted Tea and still be considered an a-ok diner is worth it in my book.
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Gisha J.
I had heard a lot of great things about Green Eggs Cafe from my friends and decide to check out the spot in Northern Liberties. We were a group of five and arrived at 11am on a Saturday. We were very surprised because we were expecting a long wait. We waited less than 15-20 minutes. The service was great and the food came out very quickly. Between the five of us, we ordered the Kitchen Sink, Peanut Butter French Toast and Pork Belly Eggs Benedict. Everything was delicious! The portion size is fairly large and a great deal for what you pay. I will definitely be returning.
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Kathy K.
Nothing special. Expensive for what it is- your basic breakfast in a skillet those skillets must be expensive! Waiter annoying.
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Allen H.
The 45 minute wait was pretty bad considering I was starving, but the quality of the food made up for the extended wait period. I order "the kitchen sink" which is pretty much everything on the menu placed in a cast iron skillet and it was awesome. As hungry as I was, I was only able to finish 3/4 of the meal. For $10 I got delicious meal that filled me up for the day. The bad part of this restaurant is that it does get very crowded, the wait staff is usually rushing to get around to everyone and people do wait inside right next to some of the tables. None of this bothered me because I am not really that much of a pain in the butt, but I can see a certain type of person complaining about this. If you are going to a very popular brunch spot you may have to wait a while to be seated and you may have to deal with the staff being a bit more inpatient than other places. If these type of things annoy you, don't come here. If they don't annoy you, you are in for a treat.
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Fred H.
Two words: Food Coma. That means it's gooooooood. Let's start with the great menu. I was staring at it for at least 15 minutes trying to choose something... I wanted everything but finally settled on the Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast. I finally found some French Toast that rivals Sabrina's! What breakfast meal would be complete without bacon and potatoes? Thick-cut slab bacon - best I ever had. Rosemary potatoes - simple perfection. And only $2.50 for each side. These would be $4 each elsewhere. Also on the table was the Kitchen Sink. Next time I go, that will be all mine. A cast iron skillet chock full of eggs, potatoes, peppers, sausage, cheese, and a biscuit to top it off. TIP: CASH ONLY!! For that fact, and that they are only open until 4pm, is the reason I give 4 instead of 5 stars. I rarely give 5 stars, but really wanted to... I would have if I could've used my plastic. Stopped by on a Sunday early afternoon. No wait at all. The atmosphere was nice. Hipsterish, not snobby. Small, but not cramped. Will definitely be returning. There's so many other things I need to try.
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Jeff D.
If there is any cure for a hangover it is the "kitchen sink"-eggs, peppers, potatoes, peppers, served in a skillet with biscuits and gravy. An absolute heavenly meal that will satisfy your post drink crave. Everything was fresh and prices were just right. I will be back. Oh yes, I will be back.
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Coco F.
After hearing a lot of talk of this eatery I decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed I went pretty early on a Sat morning and was able to walk right in and be seated. About an hour into my breakfast it was filled to capacity with a line outside. So get there early...the food was enjoyable and came out in a reasonable amount of time. They do not accept credit card so be sure to have cash or there is an ATM that you can use on the premises.
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Eli L.
Let me start by saying I LOVE green eggs. They've actually done the impossible and bumped Sabrina's from the top of my list of favorite Philly brunch places, however, I usually go to the original location at 13th and Dickinson. This morning I found myself at the Northern Liberties location and was pretty disappointed overall. When we put our name in we were told it would be 25-30 minutes. 45 minutes later they began calling names of people who'd clearly gotten fed up and decided not to wait, and so after 50 minutes we were finally seated. Not fun in mid-december. The service was fine. Not great, not poor, just fine. The food was also fine, though the potatoes were so salty a few of us couldn't eat them, and of the two eggs on my benedict, one (aren't they cooked together?) was overcooked. The sugar cubes, though a great idea, came in an open dish and looked as though they had seen their share of tables. After spotting a couple that had stuck together, I opted for splenda, while some went for black (a less picky member of the group still used the sugar, though). All in all, I think it's a write-off for this location. With Honey's just a few blocks away, and N. 3rd serving a decent brunch, I see no need to come back to this Green Eggs.
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Yuri P.
The first time I went to Green Eggs, I fell in love. The line is going to be long any day, but I would definitely wait. The atmosphere wasn't too noisy. Saturday and Sunday brunch time are always packed. Their pancakes and french toasts are to die for. The kitchen sink is something to try as well. It's served on a hot iron skillet, and it's amazingggggggg.
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Nan W.
reading all the other lukewarm reviews and not sure if they were one an off day but today we had the most delicious brunch at green eggs cafe- it was packed inside but we only waited about 10-15 minutes after arriving. we shared the kitchen sink skillet and the red velvet pancakes. both portions were enormous. the skillet was savory and rice- with plenty of potatoes, peppers, onions. the pancakes were rich and moist. the coffee was strong and the service was excellent. will definitely be back to try more items on the menu.
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Abigail L.
Not so much. The coffee was good, but that's where it ended. My friends and I waited about twenty or so minutes for a table while at least four tables sat empty. The service was pretty bad and the food was pretty much terrible. Both my friend and I ordered goat cheese and mushroom omelets and were brought mushroom omelets with cold goat cheese mounds on top of the eggs. When we tried to spread it inside the omelet we just massacred the eggs into a lovely mush. The mushrooms were flavorless shitake slices and the eggs were runny inside. Gross. Most of my "signature potatoes" were inedible and practically raw. There was no salt or pepper on the table and our request for hot sauce was never fulfilled. We had to flag down another waiter to get water refills and our waitress pretty much ignored us. I was totally excited for a new breakfast/brunch spot, but my excitement has quickly faded into disappointment. To top it all off my friend ordered a to go sandwich when our food came and had to wait ten minutes after we paid our bill to get it. Between the food and the service this place needs some serious work.
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Chris B.
Overall The place was understandably busy on a holiday, and we waited about 25 minutes for a table. Normally I understand and expect this, but due to the service issues noted below, there's no reason for it to take that long. Service One word; slow. The hostess seemed annoyed and over-whelmed by the presence of people . She frequently forgot to ask for peoples names so she could call them later. Speaking of calling peoples names; most folks waiting were outside and she made little effort to speak loud enough so people could hear her over the street noise. Standing outside we could see the four tables positioned there. Of the four tables, we saw two with checks on them and annoyed patrons waiting for the staff to pick up the money and bring change. Basically, the staff wasn't turning over tables fast enough to cycle patrons in and out. There are at least 15-25 dead minutes per table (food done, waiting to pay / be bussed). Food The food was pretty good. Not "fantastic, OMG, we must come here every day, " but generally good and satisfying. We ordered the pork belly Benedict and biscuits and gravy. Both satisfying. If they used the biscuits from the Benedict on the biscuits and gravy it would be five stars! Conclusion While this makes a nice brunch spot, I really am put off by poor service.
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Sir T.
The disappointment that inspired a Yelp! account. It was almost a year ago; I suppose there's some possibility that they've gotten better since then, but I doubt it. Bland food, bad atmosphere, small portions and high prices: what's to like?
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Suzanne G.
Innovative and fun menu! Chicken and waffle and shrimp and grits eggs benedict are pure brunch bliss. Tight fit but a friendly crowd and good services makes it cozy rather than claustrophobic. Cons: cash only and mimosa and bloody mary free.
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Sylvia M.
Pros: 1. friendly staff, not overbearing or annoying, very cheerful 2. outdoor seating! always a plus 3. good coffee, not too strong, i didnt feel like i need to drink 3 gallons of water afterwards 4. random but their tables are ample! im sick and tired of going to brunch places where its crowded and they have tiny tables so i dont know if i want to hold my coffee while or eat or balance the toast on my head. Cons 1. I have to actually get up and make a trip to go here, its slightly out my way. 2. wish i actually had a reason to go to n. liberties or i lived here my philly eggs benedict needed some salt but i felt awkward asking for a salt shaker 3. THE MAIN ONE: i ordered the fruit cup on the side and for $1.5 extra i expected more fruit. in total i think i got maybe 1/3 of a regular sized strawberry, 10 blueberries, 2 tiny pieces of pineapple maybe the size of a quarter, about 6 pieces of tiny melon/cantaloupe. it comes in a cup and it was maybe filled halfway. either give me more or get a smaller cup so it looks full. should of just got the potatoes. =(
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Marny B.
I really wanted to like Green Eggs Cafe after hearing great things about the other location... but that wasn't the case this weekend. In short, the potatoes on everyone's plates were definitely not cooked all the way through, they ran out of bagels at 11:30 am, the smoked fish was not fresh, my meal which should have been very flavorful was very bland and underwhelming and they brought my friend the wrong order after she was the last at the table to recieve her food (a good 5 minutes after the rest of us and just ate it because it wasn't worth sending back at that point). I had the Kitchen Sink... how could that be bland?? I added salt and pepper... which I have no idea the last time I added salt pepper to a dish. On a positive, the pancakes were yummy... it helped fill in some of the dissappointing food gaps. Sorry... just wasn't worth the trip this time.
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Heath H.
I went to the Green Eggs on 2nd Street while in Philly on vacation. It's not always easy to find a good vegan breakfast but this place delivered. The breakfast burrito, vegan style, was delicious and very satisfying. Plus they have Cholula, my fave hot sauce. I liked it so much that I went back the following morning before leaving town, this time to the new 13th Street location. This time I had the tofu scramble. Unlike the description of a previous reviewer, mine was not floating in oil (much to my relief). While the vegan sausage was a bit dry, the tofu and potatoes were delicious. My partner had the vegan french toast, which I tasted, and it was great, too. Highly recommended!
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Tony R.
The food was delicious however this place had a rough crowd when I went. The entire meal consisted of hearing two males who must have been from Kensington or a similar neighborhood use profane language loudly. WHAT a ROUGH CROWD. I felt uncomfortable the entire meal. I would recommend some sort of dress code to weed out some of this clientele. For a great brunch without having to hear profane language the entire time I would recommend Farmicia which has been 5 stars every single time I've eaten there.
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Connie S.
A brunch-food restaurant/cafe that prides itself on eco-friendly practices. Green Eggs Cafe sources its food from local merchants, grows its own herbs and spices, and recycles and composts religiously. I was ready for a lukewarm dining experience here, based on prior Yelp reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised when we came for a Sunday brunch. The place was full when we went around 11:30am, but we must have been lucky because there was no wait for us (although a line did begin to form soon after). Inside, the dining area felt very spacious, with lots of light coming through the windows... very pleasant. The food totally hit the spot in terms of satisfying brunch cravings, and the portions were large without being completely overwhelming. I highly recommend: - Creme Brulee French toast (soaked in a vanilla bean custard, pan fried, and served with vanilla creme anglaise and berry compote) - Granola and Yogurt (fresh yogurt of a nicely thick consistency, and house-made granola, or so it seemed, with berries) Others had the Eggs Benedict and the Squash Soup special, and those seemed pretty solid as well. Our server was super friendly, although it wasn't always easy to get her attention because the restaurant was so busy. Even so, she didn't try to rush us at all.. it was a relaxing and tasty meal, which made for a very delightful Sunday morning.
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Katrina C.
I was visiting from out of town and found this cute little place for Sunday morning breakfast. Luckily I had cash because it is cash only. The portions are giant and the prices are reasonable. The vibe was great. I ordered shrimp and grits eggs benedict...mmmmm my mouth is watering just remembering the meal. I will definitely go back if I'm ever in Philly again.
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David Y.
Awesome brunch cafe in Northern Liberties. Went there for a second time yesterday and had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict. Excellent flavor and creaminess and signature potato side was savory. Will go back to try their red velvet French toast!
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Umm L.
I visited the cafe today with family, I honestly don't see what all the fuss is about with the food. There was no wait and pretty empty. The service lacked big time and the food was mediocre at best. Won't be going back .
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Lolly G.
A friend suggested this place, and we were really impressed. I always get the breakfast burrito which they can make vegan and it is AMAZING. It's really big so you might not be able to finish. They had a special one day of vegetarian meatball which was the best I've ever had. The specials always sound good, but what's annoying is that on anything you order there they refuse to alter it in any way. I tried to order the breakfast burrito without onion, and the waitress said no. This would be annoying if you had allergies. The place is BYOB which is cool and you can order mimosas there ($30 for orange juice and you get a free bottle of champagne.) which is nice. The staff is always really, really nice and the food comes quick. Any time I'm in the area and it's breakfast, I make my way here.
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Steph C.
Took my sister here for birthday brunch. Most delicious creative brunch ever!!! Came on a weekday, so no wait at all :)
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Dev K.
Be ready for a long wait but even still, if I could give it more stars, I would. Just fantastic. I got the Lox Benedict and could not have been happier. My friend got the Creme Brule French Toast and that was awesome too. Seriously, you can't go wrong.
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Anthony V.
Visited the highly acclaimed vastly recommended 'Green Eggs' this past weekend. Rather than go into a detailed review of all of my likes/dislikes I figured it easier to make a simple list. So here goes: -Very small. apprx 50 seats. The setup makes it feel even smaller.However, in the same breath, that is what makes it cozy, gives it the down home feel people come to enjoy. -Food was delicious. Fresh, hot, fast, cooked to order. And a playful yet elegant twist on typical diner breakfast fare. -Prices were very modest for being a well talked about restaurant in the heart of the majorly in-demand northern liberties. -Lastly, certainly not least, especially in my opinion was the service. As I said, the food was delivered promptly. Our drink order was taken a minute after we sat, or at least the second she got a chance to come over. Our server wasn't the most out going, but she was efficient, consistent, and polite. All you hope to get while eating "out".
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Mike Z.
With all the places to eat in No-Libs, especially for breakfast / brunch... Make this your first choice. I wont trash any other place, but many people rave about Honey's, and while Honey's is great, and I love it there... this place is typically a shorter wait, and has GREAT brunch specials that are different every time I go... and I have been there many times. Do yourself a favor and go, and if you don't like any of the specials, grab a kitchen sink, breakfast burrito, or a philly benedict, and thank me later. I'm fairly sure you can eat the plant that is on your table, or a floor tile, and it would taste fantastic. stop reading this and go !!! edit on 1/13/12... if you go here at I would say 10 am or later, there is typically a 20-30 min wait, at least. Was not that way when I originally reviewed, so dont be mad at me ! thanks :)
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : No Good For : Brunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Kristina L.
This has hands-down become my fav brunch spots in the city... the food is so fresh, consistent and delicious. The service is usually pretty great and the portions are beyond healthy. It's worth the wait and you def get what you pay for! The bacon is amazing. Two negatives: no reservations and they will not seat you until your whole party is present. Only reason I cannot give this place 5 stars is my last experience here was a bit disappointing this past Saturday... Our server was miserable. She just was not friendly or helpful at all. I wish I remembered her name... oh wait, she didn't even introduce herself. We waited quite a bit for her to come by after we were seated. She came over and asked us what we wanted to drink and we told her we were ready to order too. She told us no just drinks (there are 4 of us... you should be able to remember 4 things). We asked for waters for the table, one latte and one juice. The water took forever but the girls got their drinks rather quickly. After she went and got her pad to write down the food order, we never saw her again. When taking our order and asking her questions about getting our eggs fried in a dish rather than scrambled she didn't even say anything, had this nasty face, and shook her head no. We watched her at her other tables and she seemed fine but she just appeared to dislike us and couldn't hold it in. Our food was great though but we had to ask the busser for our check. I almost felt like writing on her check - sorry to inconvenience you by sitting at your table. Wish I had.
(4)M. C.
Have been here a handful of times and the food is consistent and good. They serve La Colombe coffee which is great. Great eggs benedict and omelettes. My fellow diners have eaten the kitchen sink and stuffed french toast. Waitstaff has always been pleasant and attentive. Restaurant has a nice vibe but is a little frenzied. Interior was spotless but a little tight and cramped.
(4)Elizabeth M.
I loved green eggs. I would recommend this place to my friends all the time. I thought their food was great, the service was pleasant and the atmosphere was amazing. Until, I went for brunch with my boyfriend. He ordered the buffalo chicken mac and cheese and i decided to venture away from my usual eggs benedict or french toast for the specialty caprese frittata. It was a beautiful presentation, but when i tried it, it was just not good. Nothing was wrong with the ingredients, I just didnt care for the dish. After attempting to get someones attention, I told our server that I didn't like the dish and if it would be possible to order another item. He asked me what I wanted and I ordered the veggie benedict. I thought it was strange that he did not remove the plate of frittata on the table when I had told him I didnt like it, but just thought it was a serving mistake. I flagged down someone else and asked them to take it since I was expecting another dish. The veggie benedict was great and I asked for the check. When the check arrived, I noticed the frittata was still on the bill. Since no one came around again, I flagged down someone who appeared to be the manager and informed him that I had sent back the frittata. He said he would be right back. When he came back, he informed me that because they had made the frittata I had to pay for it. I paused for a moment in shock, then proceeded to argue with the person. So I took one bite of this frittata, didn't like it, informed the server, ordered another item, and I'm expected to pay for both! I've never heard of any restaurant doing this. He proceeded to tell me that this is their policy, not everyone has the same taste, as long as the dish is prepared properly the guest is expected to pay for the item. Despite the absurdity of this policy, my next question to him was if this is such an odd policy, why was I not informed by the server when I told him I did not like the frittata and wanted to order something else, why didnt he tell me that I would have to pay for the frittata and the other dish I ordered. He repeated, it is our policy. I have never heard of any policy at any restaurant, and it's ridiculous that the server did not inform us of this ridiculous policy. Because of this lack of customer service and the policy to cheat the guest out of money, I will never be returning to Green Eggs. I have discovered this has happened to several other friends of mine, and Green Eggs is quickly loosing customers with this policy in place.
(1)Sophia S.
holy hoo ha this place has some brunch! As a former northern liberties resident, I often make the treck back for honeys. I tried going on a recent holiday weekend, thinking no one else would be there on this monday. Wrong. There was a 2 hour wait. So I thought I would try this place that hadn't opened yet when I still lived there. While normally I am a savory brunch kinda gal, watching the waffles, pancakes, and french toasts go by made me a convert to the sweet side. Everyone was pleased--people ordered a mixed skillet of deliciousness (literally a skillet with potatoes, biscuits, gravy, sausage, god knows what else) and raved about the giant burrito. The red velvet pancakes were pure art (some creamy frosting sauce awesomness oozing from between each pancake) and one of the specials was thin mint french toast. I can't wait to come back so I can try everything on the menu!!
(5)Rob W.
Great little breakfast and lunch spot on bustling 2nd street in No. Libs. Breakfast platters are big and delicious. Come hungry! I'm a fan of the sweet potato fries, just tell them to hold off on the honey drizzle.
(4)Eijai G.
I LOVE THE FOOD at Green Eggs Cafe' I could eat there everyday! I am a vegetarian and my friends are not, the great thing is there is an option for all us! I wish they were open late night, I would love to go eat there after a night on the town! So GOOD!!!
(5)Brooke W.
I've been here many a time but never felt like I had the authority to review it since I keep ordering the same exact thing: quinoa porridge. Let me get back to that. On the last few occasions, I have had a huge craving for eggs. Twice ago, I was craving an omlette (which I currently cannot spell it seems) and ordered a la carte, which included spinach, white cheddar cheese and delightful to this non-meat tummy, a wonderous veggie sausage. Choice of accompanying potatoes were signature (spicy with peppers and onions) or rosemary. I got spicy. My friend got rosemary. Both a delight! Choice of Le Bus bread as well, I believe, and the wheat was nice. On my last trip, I was craving scrambled eggs. Mmmm buttery and cheese goodness galore. My date got the tomato soup and chef salad. Both got a thumbs up from him. Got a full side of the veggie sausage and it's seriously a contender for the best faux meat I've tried. Serious stuff here. The quinoa porridge though...back to that...is to die for. Never had quinoa? Not a bad place to start. This perfect, creamy fruity sweet blend of breakfast good nutrition is a healthier alternative to the french toast or stuffed pancakes you were going to choose...without tasting like it at all. I've tried to replicate this at home but no dice. Didn't get a 5 star because it's not 100% on ambiance for a diner yet--waitresses could be warmer and so could the restaurant...and several times I've heard loud classic rock in there, which just doesn't go at all. Not my ultimate favorite, but definitely in the top 5 spot with Hinge, Cafe Lift, Sabrina's and Honey's.
(4)Jeff M.
I really enjoyed my brunch here. It is a bit awkward waiting along the wall for your table while staring at the more fortunate (and earlier rising) eating patrons, but it was worth it. I had the steak and eggs special and I have no complaints. The eggs were good, the rosemary potatoes were delicious and the steak was done perfectly.
(4)Orange Julius C.
I started a yelp account just because of my experience at Green Eggs in Northern Liberties. My boyfriend and I tried to eat there the other day around 11am. This review is not about the food since we never got any, nor is it about long lines cause the place was nearly empty when we went. The hostess sat us at a table with another couple which was very awkward because there were at least ten open tables. When we asked to move tables because of the vast number of open ones, we were moved to the table closest to the window where we had no choice but to sit next to one another because the opposite side of the table was so close to the folks sitting at the next table. Not exaggerating, there was maybe 8 inches of space for one of us to fill in between the chair and the table. The waitress came over and told us we couldn't sit next to one another as there lunch rush would soon be beginning (totally understandable) but when I said one of us can't fit there she gave us a "tough shit" look. I said "seriously, it's not physically possible for either of us to fit there". She said "well one of you has to". So I said we were thinking about leaving and she was like "okay" and walked away from the table, so we left. I have worked in the food industry extensively so I am all too aware of the difficulties relating to popular restaurants and limited seating. I think they need more two-top and four-top tables. And a better attitude. I thought about talking to the manager but what's the point? It seems these insanely hip breakfast/lunch spots have sacrificed being kind to there customers since they have such high volume and therefore make a ton of money, so customer service no longer matters to them. But Green Eggs isn't even that good (eaten there before), it's just popular. Palm market right next store is always so fresh and good; or walk down to Soy Cafe and get the best coffee and customer service in the world.
(1)Kevin Q.
Highly recommend french toast in this cafe, will definitely be back whenever I'm around Philly.
(4)Emily L.
I ordered an omelette and after digging into it, I realized that the chef had forgotten to include the mushrooms. When the waitress came around to check on us, I informed her that they had forgotten the mushrooms and that I was okay with not having my dish remade but that I just did not want to be charged for the extra ingredient (as omelettes include 2 fillings and this would have been the third). She returned a minute later and said "I'm really sorry but my manager asked me to check your eggs to verify that there are no mushrooms"; she then made me use my fork to unfold the omelette so she could inspect. I asked to speak to the manager (a young blonde woman) who came out and said "Well, with the clientele that come in here I never know, and people often say something is missing and then we find out that that was not the case." Instead of being apologetic, she was insulting to her customers and accusatory. As if I was trying to get a free third ingredient in my eggs? COME ON! I was appalled at the customer service--I didn't blame the poor waitress, it was the manager who enforced this ridiculous practice. NoLibs has too many great brunch places to waste your time and money here.
(1)Jay B.
if your looking for a down and out good home cooked breakfast look somewhere else this is breakfast with a twist...overall it was okay but thats my taste buds
(3)Jackie B.
HEARTY BREAKFAST FOOD = good. STRANGE BORING DECOR AND AWKWARD STAFF = not so good Came here as a backup because Honey's was so packed on a Friday morning. I immediately noticed the nice big chalkboard they had with awesome brunch specials written on it. But, was kind of put off with the grid-like tables, nothing on the walls, no one is in here kind of vibe I got. Waitress was pretty nice. Had an awkward haircut, and I think she was offended when I said I didn't want to take my breakfast with me 'to-go' (how can you reheat eggs and biscuits?), but she was alright. I ordered the 'kitchen sink' which was perfect for being hungover. It's just potatoes, eggs, veggies, biscuits, and I think sausage piled on top of each other in a small skillet. Couldn't finish it, but came pretty close. Very tasty. Their coffee is $2 which I thought was a little expensive for a place like that. There were 2 waitresses working and two random older guys on their cell phones standing behind the registers in the kitchen area. When I asked the guy, which I'm assuming was a manager or something, if I could get change for my 20 which I had gotten from their ATM (they are cash only...), he said "yeah sure!" very pleasantly, and then handed it off to a busy waitress although he was standing next to the register, and then he went back to text messaging. So, weird vibes, but good food and tempting menu. Wanna go sometime when it's busier and try the white chocolate french toast!
(4)Byong K.
I went here with my friend and his cousins for brunch on a Sunday. The cousins raved about this place, so I was really excited to try it out. We arrived around 11 in the morning, and there were ~20 people waiting in the lobby area waiting to be seated. We were told that the wait time would be around 45 minutes and the fact that I have to wait for my food bumped up my expectations even higher. The restaurant smelled great, and there was a TV showing the Food Network, which made me even hungrier for the food. After it got even more crowded in the restaurant, we were finally seated at a table. My friend and I ordered Stuffed French Toast and Red Velvet Pancakes to share. Contrary to the wait time for the table, the food came out pretty quickly and I was shocked to see how large the portion was. I first dove into the Stuffed French Toast, which was simply amazing. It was a perfect balance of berries and toast, topped off with sweet creme, and I had hard time slowing down to enjoy my food. The Red Velvet Pancakes were certainly unique and delicious, but I think the French Toast filled me up a lot that I did not enjoy it as much. Overall, I had a great experience here, and I will definitely come back to try other interesting things on the menu!
(4)Mary Kate R.
As of this morning, my boyfriend and I are huge Green Eggs fans! We got a table right away because we arrived at 9:45 am. Tip: If you don't want to wait 30 minutes, arrive before 10! As soon as it struck 10am, the line was out the door! I ordered the Creme Brûlée french toast and he had chicken and waffles benedict. We also had La Colombe coffees. Both entrees were amazing....the whipped cream and berries on the french toast were to die for. We both agreed that the french toast was the better entrée, although you really cannot go wrong with chicken and waffles! I can't wait to go back to Green Eggs and try one of their specialty lattes next time!
(5)A P.
PARTIES OF 2 BEWARE!! Green Eggs Cafe may have good food but they also have a seating policy that is completely assanine. My fiance and I, a party of 2, waited 40 minutes for a table this morning because the 10 tables against the wall are for parties of 3 or more ONLY. As a party of 2 even if you arrive before a party of 3 or more they will not seat you first in the tables against the wall they will seat the larger party before you and you will have to wait. If there is an open table and no parties of 3 or more don't expect to be seated either they will leave a table open for everyone to see waiting for a party of 3 to come through the door. I watched 2 parties of 2 leave the restaraunt because parties of 3 were seated at those empty tables before them even though they arrived at the restaraunt a good 20 minutes before the larger parties. Total BS. Better yet the greedy pig of an owner is instructing his hostess' not to sit parties of 2 at those tables. On top of the bogus seating policy the snot nosed hostess, who is no doubt the owner's daughter, tramps around the restaraunt with an attitude like none other. We will not be dining in again anytime soon. Take-out is your best bet here.
(1)Diane I.
oh. my. god. there are no words. the vegan french toast was like i straight up died and went to vegan breakfast heaven, you know? like, holy shit! the toast was perfect and then it also had non-dairy whipped cream and some sort of raspberry sauce and some strawberries and a mint leaf... wow! and i never get sweet things for breakfast! it was the best decision ever! also: i went with my mom. she got a burger because she loves burgers. she eats them like all the time. anyway, she said the burger from green eggs was one of the best burgers she had ever eaten. take that as you will... she knows her shit. also: i ate some of the french fries that came with the burger. they were really salty, which is totally great because i am all about the salt.
(5)Dan K.
Wow! talk about the perfect breakfast place. mostly everything on their menu is original which sets it apart from other breakfast joints. I got creme brulee french toast with freshly squeezed orange juice and a cup of delicious coffee. The food was incredible as was the service. On top of the eats, the set up of this place is truly interesting. The tables are set up so close that it almost seems that Green Eggs is encouraging you to converse with a party that is sitting next to you, which me and my friend took advantage of. the only SLIGHT downfall is the price of the menu items. Its nothing killer, maybe a dollar or more than most breakfast places but wellllll worth it.
(5)Candy C.
Great food. Interesting menu. Neat philosophy. They say they don't use microwaves or freezers. Everything's made fresh to order...and it was so good. From omelets to quinoa porridge, the food we ate came out quickly, well prepared, fresh and great tasting. The quinoa porridge sounded good, but I wasn't sure whether it just *seemed* like it could be good or actually live up to my expectations. It certainly exceeded my expectations - not too sweet, donned with fresh berries, and really filling. The portion seemed small at first, but everyone else at the table (who ordered french toast and omelets) had generous portions of food, so I assumed the porridge would be enough. I almost didn't finish it. The various french toasts that were ordered reminded me of the french toast at Sabrina's. I'm no connoisseur of Sabrina's, but I'll just say that Green Eggs' version was awesome. Plus, the friggin bacon will make the hair on your neck stand up it's so good. I mean, so freakin' tasty.
(4)Anderson M.
Are the rats gone? Haven for the hungover and don't know better or the fat that wanna keep getting fatter.
(1)Shakeyda M.
Very nice café! The red velvet pancakes is really for four people! The staff was friendly and the food was great! SO many great things on the menu it was hard to decide what to eat. I will be going back just to try the Crème Brulee French toast. A must go eatery.
(5)Natalie P.
Outstanding brunch place. We had to wati 45 minutes to get in but it was worth it. I would definitely head back here again
(5)Juan S.
went there not too long ago and was as good as advertised. Had the hanger steak and eggs and it ruled. Steak was huge and cooked perfectly and the eggs were wonderful as well. My gf got the red velvet pancakes and I had to keep from eating all of them myself. cant wait to go back
(5)sydney s.
Went here because it was recommended by a friend. Service was great, portions were pretty big, but the food was not good.
(2)Brista B.
Absolutely some of the best food I've had in the Philadelphia area. Consistently amazing!
(5)Marie R.
I'm a major fan of this place. It's super close to my house and the food is awesome. The only down side to Green Eggs is the consistent o-kay service, although yesterday our service was awesome so hit or miss I suppose. The food makes up for the lack, seriously. I'm going back for the fried chicken + poached eggs + creamed PARMESAN spinach with a cheddar biscuit. My friend talked me out of it but next time, IT'S ON! The grilled cheese and tomato soup is fantastic.
(4)Jen H.
I may be wrong, but I think Green Eggs in the No Lib's is relatively new. I've been there twice so far and they certainly have strong points to keep me going back. Food: All the dishes served in skillets looked quite impressive. My friend had the beef stew, which she devoured, and my boyfriend ordered the kitchen sink. Both dishes came out luke warm, but because my peeps are so gosh darn pleasant they didn't ask for their skillets to be heated up again. Regardless of the temperature, I was informed that "all the flavors were there." I had a good old fashioned egg and cheese on brioche and it was just as I expected, cheesy, eggy, and chewy. The downside was that the second time around at my visit to Green Eggs they ran out of brioche! How dare you. Service: Nice, I've had worse, and I've had better. Coffee and water is served promptly, but the waitresses seem a bit distracted when the place was filled. I would not want servers to hover over me constantly, but I should not have to flag down the server for the check either. Decor: high ceilings, California cool feel (I can't describe why, but it reminds me of San Fran), and most importantly the place does not have tables and chairs on top of each other. Oh, I can't forget to mention CASH ONLY! Should you forget your Benjamins at home, you can pay the $.99 surcharge at the ATM for some bling blang.
(3)Anni D.
Went here for brunch and the food was amazing. Best brunch I've ever eaten. However, the wait was pretty long and the staff aren't super friendly or attentive.
(3)Dayna R.
Never before have I raved so much about a place in my life! Only been here for brunch, but it has been amazing every single time. I took my mom here for mother's day and we split a spinach/mushroom/artichoke frittata(if I remember correctly) and the New Orleans French Toast (which had candied bacon on it!), both of which NEED to become regular menu items. Another time I split the eggs Benedict & another french toast dish, again, pleasantly surprised at the wonderful things happening in my mouth. Sunday I went back again and this time I split the kitchen sink & the quinoa porridge with someone else, and I have not stopped thinking about that porridge since then. Unfortunately, we were with a big group on Sunday and we were seated in a back room by the bathrooms. We felt like we were often forgotten and a few people I was with were served lukewarm food. Also, our water glasses were not refilled until we had to go find someone to do it. Other than that, all of my Green Eggs experiences have been nothing less than amazing. My only warning is that you WILL leave hating yourself for stuffing your face so much, but it is completely, 100% worth it.
(5)Daniel H.
Eggs Benedict, yum. Long wait, but usually that's a good thing.
(4)Kelly M.
The food is super delicious! I've never ordered anything that I haven't been completely satisfied with. I just had my first lunch experience here; the food was great, but unfortunately I definitely can't say the same for the service. I was very dissatisfied with the service! I still rate this 5 stars since this is the first time that I've received slow and poor service.
(5)Marcus S.
Eggs were overdone and rubbery. Spinach and feta omelette should have had much more spinach, and the feta should have been INSIDE the omelette, not sitting on top of it. They should have equal/splenda on the table, not in the waitress' pocket. Tiny jam pots handed out with the toast. Wait staff not attentive enough to the empty coffee cups. The hostess adds no value at all to the restaurant. When there's nobody at the door, she should be running around filling up coffee cups. Somebody should. Its an alternative to Honey's when the line at 4th and Brown is out the door, but I would never go to Green Eggs as a first destination choice.
(2)Kate M.
Dear Green Eggs Cafe, Let me welcome you to the neighborhood! I am so pleased you brought all the deliciousness of your South Philly restaurant to Northern Liberties but left the hour wait time for a table behind. Having dined with you this weekend, I was amazed that there was never a wait but never more than one table empty. Make no mistakes, I would wait up to 20 minutes for a plateful of your creme brulee french toast. Beyond 20 minutes, well, there are way too many other places to get brunch within a block; I'd peace on out of there. I look forward to exploring more of your delicious menu options! Sincerely, Kate
(5)Jennifer F.
Insanely inhospitable policy! Let me explain. I have gone to Green Eggs several times since it has opened. I was always pleased with the one dish I always got, the veggie eggs Benedict. However, this particular occasion was quite different. I ordered the special strawberry shortcake french toast. It was explained as the following: french toast stuffed with strawberry marscapone, strawberry coulis, chantilly cream, fresh strawberrys, all topped with a biscuit crumb crust. This sounded divine. It was not. There was one strawberry sliced in half and it was topped with crushed shredded wheat cereal. I was perplexed. I tried a bite and I was so disappointing. I would be spending 12 bucks on something that was NOT good. And what was that shredded wheat business? I asked the server what was wrong with it that it wasn't what was promised on the menu. She said maybe it was a wording mistake with the chef. However, she informed me of this INSANE POLICY. She said even if I was dissatisfied with my meal, if it came out the way it was supposed to, they could not take it back. 1. It DID NOT come out as described unless biscuit crumbs are shredded wheat cereal. I know in Ireland they are crunchy wheat crackers but we are not in Ireland AND not the same thing. 2. What in the heck kind of policy is that that when a costumer is legitimately unhappy with their food, tough luck? I was at Dos Segundos down the street for brunch one morning and my potatoes were cold. They took them back immediately, gave me a bigger portion on the house. THAT is how you do business! I don't usually ask for things to be sent back because I almost always like what is served to me as I pick my restaurants carefully. To try to shorten my dismay with this place, I asked to speak with a manager who only reiterated what the server said. I told her it was not my policy to pay for food that was untouched because it was described incorrectly and was not tasty. She said she had to contact some higher up who said that just this time, JUST THIS TIME???, he would let it go and LET me get something else that I liked but next time ask in depth about what I am ordering to avoid such a problem. I know exactly how to avoid this kind of problem. Never ever go there again. I even tried to call the "higher up" to ask them to revoke this policy and they never returned my calls. Definitely not how you treat someone who lives in this neighborhood and used to frequent their place of business. Shame Shame Shame on you! I hope no one actually receives green eggs on their plate one day, you won't be ALLOWED to send it back!
(1)Dave J.
Excellent Breakfast, Great Service, Great Atmosphere. Ordered the Kitchen Sink and couldnt be happier. It might have been designed specifically to conquer hangovers. This is a brilliant combination of breakfast foods that cannot be passed up. Wait time was much more reasonable than some of the competing breakfast stops in the area. Advertised at about 20 minutes - took more like 30.
(5)pearl s.
I just paid $3.51 for a large coffee to go. That is super ridiculous.
(1)Emma A.
The food here is delicious (red velvet pancakes, omg!) but I echo other people's concerns. The portions are ridiculously huge and the serving staff is obnoxious. Also the wait times can be very long and you are told inaccurate times when putting your name down for a table. I'll stick to varga from now on.
(2)Flora W.
Yeah, I know Green Eggs is a hot place for brunch. Came here before several times but never tried their food cause I hate waiting in a long line. I finally got a chance to try their food today! I had the Chicken and Waffle Benedict with French Fries. It was good but not so good. The eggs were perfect, but the waffle was just ok. I was disappointed with their fries cause it was a little bit burnt. I don't think the overall food quality is worthy to wait in a long line outside. Anyway, their french toasts and pancakes seemed really good. Maybe I will come next time and try some.
(4)Mel G.
The red velvet pancakes are too sweet to finish not worth However, Chicken and waffles eggs Benedict soooooo effing good! The perfect breakfast. You have the sweetness from the waffles spiciness from the chicken and savoriness from the eggs. The eggs were light. Def be back The Carmel latte was good too
(5)Marlyn V.
After finding a perfect spot right across the street, I decided this was an omen and I should not be afraid of the giant crowd loitering outside, clearly waiting to be seated. After a reasonable 20 minute wait, we were seated with a very friendly server who told us about the menu. I cringed at actually ordering something with such a gross name like the Kitchen Sink, but the description and Yelp pictures won me over. And I am glad we bit the bullet, because this decadent breakfast would bring a hormonal pregnant lady to her knees! It was one giant biscuit smothered in gravy, potatoes, peppers and sausage..yum. Having low expectations for my Huevos Ranchero skillet was exactly what they wanted, because after one bite I was hooked. My hubby even pushed the Kitchen Sink skillet aside to get in on the action. Having pulled pork and salsa verde on a crispy tortilla was exactly what my life needed to be complete. We had some delicious coffee to try to slow down the eating process, but really all I wanted was to make sure the hubby didn't get the last tortilla. It was a great experience to have brunch here, it's BYOB, but you want even care about what you're drinking with such delicious food. Can't wait to come back and try the chicken and waffles which looked amazing!
(4)Sarah B.
I was afraid to get the red velvet pancakes or the creme brulee french toast because I was afraid that it was too big or too sweet (we saw some tables next to us with those dishes). Instead I opted for good ol' eggs benedict. Perfectly poached, and not smothered in hollandaise. The potatoes that came with were a bit roughly chopped with huge chunks of red pepper. I don't mind pepper and onions but such huge portions is hard to eat. My husband had "the kitchen sink" which was exactly what it sounds like. Eggs, sausage, potatoes, onions, peppers, biscuits and gravy all in a skillet. My hubby is a large man and he couldn't finish it. I'd be interested in having a friend share breakfast with me next time, or come for lunch. I'd be happy to increase my score, but unfortunately what we got was "A ok". :-\
(3)Tiffany D.
Green Eggs Cafe was really good. When we first arrived we had a little bit of a wait, but it was worth it. I went with my fiancé and we were both pleased. I had egg whites, potatoes, chicken sausage and the red velvet pancakes. I absolutely love anything red velvet like literally , SO it was a MUST that I tried these beauties. My fiancé had an egg white omelette, potatoes, and the Creme brûlée French toast. My eggs and potatoes were a little salty, but I LOVED the pancakes. They didn't have much of a red velvet taste more of just the color but they were so soft and fluffy. I also loved the chocolate chips in them with the cheese mascarpone in between each pancake. My fiancé said his eggs and potatoes were fine. His French toast was really good as my pancakes were. I would definitely go back and recommend this place to others. Just tell them to hold the salt ;)
(4)Nubz S.
Me and my boyfriend went here on Sunday early afternoon for brunch. The wait was expected (30mins) it was packed. The hostess however checked her phone about 6-9 times and when it was time to seat us didn't even remember our name ( we stood right in front of her the whole time.. Lol) Nonetheless, once we got seated services was great . Attentive waitress and coffee was delicious. They even had sugar cubes?! I haven't seen those in years ( pleasant and welcomed surprise) I ordered the short rib Benedict... OMG soooo good and the cheesy grits as a side .. I loved it! My boyfriend got the chicken and waffles that was equally tasty. The only thing that I didn't like was his side of homefries. They were dry and tastes like they were baked and sat .. Then microwaved to order. On a side note, we had a local celebrity sighting.. Most wouldn't have known who they were and eagles player and his lady friend a local news meteorologist. By the time we finished our delectable meal the place emptied out. Totally would come back and recommend to others.
(4)Arjun P.
I came here for breakfast with some friends. The place looks like your average restaurant without any special decor, but the food certainly doesn't disappoint. Food: I went with the 'Tiramisu French Toast' and it was amazing! It had the right amount of espresso mascarpone giving it that unique Tiramisu flavor. I have to admit the Creme Brulee French Toast definitely made me a bit jealous. Staff: Staff was friendly and helpful despite the long line! Chances are you'll be waiting outside, but trust me its worth it. Cash only!
(4)Melissa W.
Green Eggs Cafe has a great central location and some really neat wall art. Their menu is slightly upscale, and their prices definately are. I had the steak and eggs, medium and over easy respectively. The eggs were perfect but the steak was practically raw in the middle. The atmosphere was really nice, but for the money and the cooking, you could eat somewhere better, cheaper.
(3)Jessica E.
The place is cool, and the staff is even cooler. The fact that it is BYOB is always fun. However, the food just didn't impress. I was very disappointed because I was referred here by many natives of Philly. The chicken and waffles benedict was not all that good. They used dark meat, and my preference is white meat. The seasoning was only okay and the waffle was nothing special. The shrimp and grits benedict was equally mediocre. As was the steak and eggs dish. The only item that really impressed me was the Creme Brulee latte. That was yummy! None of us tried the Red Velvet Pancakes, and maybe that was to our own detriment. We were a group of 5 who arrived around 12pm on a Saturday and we were seated immediately. Our fifth person wasn't there yet, but they kindly seated us anyway. The food didn't take very long to come out. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. I just wish the food equalled her level of service. I guess you can't win them all.
(2)Heather M.
Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast. Period. Order this. I normally can't finish a full order of a brunchy stuffed french toast (see also, Sabrina's), but for this one, I can make an exception, and will fight off my husband as he tries to stab a taste. I've never visited the South Philly outpost of Green Eggs Cafe, but when the No Libs location opened, I was excited to have a new spot in one of my favorite neighborhoods to eat in. (Full disclosure, I live in the near burbs, but have no problem traveling downtown for great food.) We've been back several times, and have had consistently delicious food. Typically, our strategy at brunch is to order savory items as mains, and then a sweet to share at the table. Thus, we've sampled the veggie benedict and the omelets, and whatever fancy french toast is available. The potatoes are killer, both the classic and the rosemary. I'm hoping that on a future visit I can convince the kitchen that they can make me an order of the Philly eggs benedict without the meat. Service is attentive. Our latest visit was at 10 on a Saturday, and it was a bit busy, but the coffee (La Colombe) made the wait for the food worth it.
(4)L L.
The food was alright - though I didn't feel well for the rest of the day. The service was good. But the idea that a restaurant serving such oversized portions is being sustainable is ridiculous to me. Everyone in my party had half a plate or more leftover. Most of the food items were not gonna be good reheated so we didn't take it with us. I had the Kitchen Sink. If it had one less egg, one less potato and less cheese, etc... I'd have still had a lot leftover and been happy to pay the same price. Same with the 1'x1'x3" red velvet pancakes someone else got. It's like getting a whole cake on your plate. It was a shame to see so much go to waste - compost or not.
(2)Irene B.
My daughter and I went there on Sunday, it was mothers day around 9am. The crowd wasn't to bad. I was seated immediately. But it took more then 20 minutes for the waitress to take my order. I noticed that people came in after me were already waited on and received their food. The waitress finally came and took the order. We both ordered the red velvet pancakes. The pancakes were so dry it was like eating dust. I had to take the food to go, which it took another waitress to ask if everything was fine after waiting for my waitress to come with the check and the to go bags. Overall the time management is horrible and the pancakes that people raved about were less then stellar. Maybe I went on a bad day, because of it being Mothers day. But I would rather go and eat elsewhere.
(2)Tanya T.
Green Eggs Cafe is a nice addition to the Northern Liberties area. Welcome! We walked in and were seated immediately. The weather was nice so the restaurant actually opens up to the street so it had a nice atmosphere. i ordered the chicken salad sandwich and my fiance ordered the "kitchen sink." My chicken salad was pretty good..came with option of sweet potato fries or regular fries. i never pass up sweet potato fries..they were pretty good...kinda tasted like they were sitting out for a little bit but stil good. my chx salad sandwich had golden raisins in it and was on a nice onion poppy roll. the kitchen sink was actually really good! it's a huge portion and it's completely covered with gravy goodness which was just excellent. my fiance is a huge sausage and gravy fan so he loved the mixture of eggs, potatoes, onions with biscuit and sausage gravy. definitely would recommend that!
(4)Amy B.
I have no idea why this place gets so many good reviews. For starters, it is obviously completely unorganized. The hostess is made to sit out front in freezing temps which is probably the reason for her poor attitude and lack of hospitality. The inside is a bunch of tables slapped together and we were seated in the back by the take out counter where about 15 people were standing around waiting for their food. This was only slightly bothersome, things I can get passed with good food. And so... We waited a while at the table for a our server to come by. I asked him if I could have my eggs poached medium and he replied with "only soft or hard". So, I told him soft was fine, no big deal. While we waited for our food, no one ever came by to refill our coffees. When I did get my Salmon Benedict, one egg was poached HARD and the other was actually Poached MEDIUM!! I thought they were going to be soft?! So, there was total inconsistency with my eggs, on top of my chewy bread (not muffin) and two HUGE Salmon and Cream Cheese pinwheels on my plate. Oh, and they got our potatoes wrong...It was a mess. Thankfully, my dining partner enjoyed their Fried Chicken Benedict. The WORST part about this experience isn't even the food they messed up. The fact that they put table signs on the table that basically state, if you don't like the food too bad because you can't have your money back. So I said nothing because I was basically told not to bother. What kind of restaurant is this? What a total disappointment. I gave you all my money for a shitty dish that I didn't eat. I left hungry and when the server took my plate, he asked if I wanted a box; he never even asked how my food was! This place is a joke.
(1)Vida C.
The vegan french toast is delicious. You get a very generous portion with a strawberry glaze, strawberries, and a non dairy whipped topping. I ordered the veggie sausage which I didn't care for too much. I also ordered the salted carmel latte with soy milk which was yummy. FYI- this restaurant only takes cash.
(4)Monica H.
Three stars.. Would've given it four, but the food took FOREVERRRR to come out... My friends and I were here on a Friday afternoon... They were already pretty packed, which I was surprised... But nonetheless., got seated... Waitress took our drinks and after awhile, came back to take our order... Some 20mins passed by, no sign of our waitress or our food.. Finally waved her down and asked her. She said we walked in right when everyone else walked in, therefore, the food is taking longer than usual. Funny, cuz we spotted a table that got seated AFTER us, already hailing down THEIR food... Maybe another 10mins passed by, FINALLY...FOOD... Chicken & waffles, tiramisu french toast, apple pie french toast... All delicious... So i guess that SORTA made up for the 30mins of wait time for food?
(3)V. I.
I've been to the Washington Square location last summer and tried the kitchen stink. It was so rich and savory and the portion they gave me was pretty generous. Last week I went to the northern liberties location finally and was surprised on the consistency of how great their brunch is. No wonder people don't mind waiting so long. My table was a party of 5 and we had to wait an hour and a half. The whole time all I could remember was, is this really worth it?? Yeah it was lolll even though my uggs got soaked in water because of snow. Getting in to finally eat was well worth it. I got to try their special strawberry cheesecake latte and their creme brulee french toast finally! All well worth it, just make sure you bring cash. The day I went their atm wasn't working properly and it made my stay their even longer! I wished their was a way to not have to wait so long. I know they offer take out but tried it once and it's really not the same. So far I've waited once during a heatwave and even sat outside. And this time waited out in the cold too. The wait maybe horrible but the food in the end was well worth it. Next time I'm planning to go on a nice spring or fall day.
(4)Kim S.
Overhyped. I get that they have unique breakfast items that you couldn't find anywhere else but I cannot vouch to say that it is worth the long waits. Although food is good it isn't awesome, service is slow and forgetful without being apologetic about it. Plain pancakes are nearly inedible (tasted like it was pure confectioners sugar even my kids wouldn't swallow one bite). For me this restaurant is a one hit wonder; try it for the odd ball platters then move on to a better meal for your next breakfast out.
(3)Val R.
Finally came here and so glad we did. The staff was friendly & patient. The menu has some great stuff on it and they have specials too. We ordered the crab cake Benedict. That was awesome. Fresh crabcakes under poached eggs and creamed corn hollandaise w asparagus. Came with rosemary home fries. Awesome! I also had a coconut iced coffee. That was different than the Starbucks iced coconut coffee I love so much. Glad I tried it.
(4)Sovanny B.
I just love this place; the coffee, the food, pretty much everything is just delicious and cute!
(4)Andrea S.
Nice place, close to my house, I think portions of the dishes are way too big, but I guess Philadelphians like it.
(4)Real Talk Vegan P A.
How could you take away the vegan French toast?! It was literally the only vegan thing that you have perfected on the menu. It was truly my only reason for going and the reason I bring so many people there. Also you changed the vegan huevos rancheros and now it sucks too. Ugh. So sad.
(2)Jessica H.
my friend and i had to wait about 15 minutes on Saturday morning...but it was well worth the wait. not too bad. i'm not a fan of grits...but i tried shrimp and grits benedict. it was pretty good. grits were super buttery - must have gotten their tips from julia child on butta. i wish they gave more shrimp - only 4 pieces. i got potatoes with it...pretty dang good. my friend got the peanut butter crunchy french toast - it was like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich but better......t'was delicious. i looooooooved it. they had a friendly sign that hinted..."once you're done eating...get your @ss up and leave so others can eat. (my own translation)"
(4)Izabella J.
Vegan & Vegetarian options available! They mentioned they're working on adding Gluten Free options. Awesome!!! Food was tasty, with nice flavor. For me a bit greasy as I like my food clean. The noise level is high therefore doing work here was not easy.
(4)E P.
Best place for breakfast not just in philly but of all time anywhere. My wife had the kitchen sink. I got the eggs Benedict. The meals were easily 2 or 3 portions. The price is great for the quality and amount of food you get. New bucket list: to try each item on the menu at least once.
(5)Jessie Z.
Absolutely love this place. The creme brulee French toast is definitely one of the best! Smoked salmon egg benedict was awesome too. Big portion, very reasonable price. I also love their coffee. I think I will keep coming back for red velvet pancakes and many more items that I want to try on their menu.
(4)liza c.
Green Eggs should probably not be as quiet as it was on MLK day. My friend and I both had delicious breakfasts - steak and eggs and a smoked salmon omelet. The steak was surprisingly well-cooked for this entree. I'm used to seeing steak from steakandeggs looking a little dry and over-cooked and unappetizing. My omelet came complete with finely diced red onion and capers (the big ones!) Also, their potatoes were actually good. Lately, I've had a hard time finding quality breakfast potatoes in this city. Also, the coffee was good and strong and the waittress was a peach. Last but not least, the dining room was quai.. cute. What wasn't spectacular: I think our peach forget about us. We ended up being at our table far longer than we had bargained for...
(4)Casey C.
Cutest place absolutely amazing food like red velvet pancakes and creme brûlée French toast! Great coffee! This place is the perfect way to start your day :)
(5)Jennifer L.
Food-Delish! Portions-wow! Price-yes for what you get. Delicious food, out of the box menu & great portion. Fresh squeezed OJ, good but not strong coffee and tasteful food. Not at all what I expected for being in a hipster area. Not 5 stars because of the inconvenience of Cash Only. But it's cool, I understand why from a business aspect. The staff needs a bit more energy for 9 am.
(4)Ronnie D.
I do not like them Sam. We keep going because we find ourselves in NoLibs but I would suggest going to Standard Tap where at least you can have a drink. The service at Green Eggs is lousy. The food sounds great on the menu but by the time it arrives, it's too little, too late. Poached eggs are supposed to be runny, especially when you get benedict. The egg yolk mixes with the hollandaise and, oh geez, am I really explaining this?
(3)J E.
Went for breakfast (they serve breakfast all day) and it was pretty good. the food wasnt SPECTACULAR, but it was good, and there were many choices. there was no wait, and the servers were friendly. Only reason im giving 3 instead of 4 stars is because i had the salmon omelette, and i didnt like my salmon all that much. the rest of the omelette was good though, and my three other friends enjoyed their dishes as well. i'd go back, and maybe try a different dish. note: cash only
(3)Sue K.
Took my husband here for father's day. Everything was very good. He had the steak & eggs, I had the veggie eggs benedict and the kids had pancakes and waffles. We will definitely go back again!
(4)Ted P.
On par with Sabrina's Cafe, which is saying a lot. The breakfast burrito was huge and tasty. The kitchen sink that my girlfriend got was also more than enough for two people and quite good. Definitely going back.
(5)Ben K.
Great brunch location in the Northern Liberties neighborhood next to Center City. We shared a vegetable eggs benedict with potatoes, bowl of heavy cream grits with fried scrapple, and some soy sausage - The soy sausage being my wife's side of choice. The sidewalk seating made this place extra enjoyable on a nice summer day.
(4)Alexandra W.
They don't know what poached medium means. ?
(2)Elizabeth W.
The food is good here. I will say that. However, they need to be honest about their wait time. We were told 30 minutes for a table.. over an hour later we were still waiting. I had my 1 year old infant with me and it was difficult to keep him occupied while standing cramped against the back coffee stand (If you don't have an infant, you will be waiting outside in the cold). For some reason, other people who had come after us were being seated and we continued to wait. We actually ended up leaving after waiting over an hour, because I could not wait anymore. No one in our family, including my son, had eaten anything and it was 11 AM (We arrived around 9:45). If they had honestly told us the wait time was over an hour, we would have left immediately. Upon questioning the hostess on our way out, she said, "The wait time is approximate." She was also rude and snooty. 30 mins is NOT approximate to over an hour, especially when you are standing the whole time carrying and trying to entertain a 25 pound toddler. I actually cried on the way home, because I was so hungry I was dizzy and hypoglycemic. Suffice to say, I will NEVER come here again. The food is not good enough to wait over an hour for. Try Sabrina's, where they are honest about their wait time and you can wait inside during winter!
(1)KT T.
Great atmosphere and delicious food, what more could you ask for?? The eggs benedict to die for! Both the regular and the "Philly Style". The Crème brulee French toast makes me drool. I've never gone there for lunch... have to put it on my "to do" list!
(4)Jesy C.
Very good food for a decent price. The wait can be a little much but the space is large and the service is good. Highly recommended!
(4)Dan S.
First rate for brunch, can't speak as to any other time. Service was not as fast as possible, but certainly not complaint worthy. The food on the other hand was outstanding. We had the red velvet pancackes (be warned - it is very sweet) and the breakfast taco (especially loved the blackbean sauce). Only bummer was the fact that they charge $0.25 per takeout box for leftovers. But at the end of the day, I'm a fan, and I'll be back. Loved the atmosphere. Very laid back and comfy. Great on a warm day when the front can be open.
(4)Brynn D.
ha! like another reviewer, for months i was a regular of this place and ordered nothing but the quinoa porridge - and wasn't sure if it would be fair to review it because of this. on recent visits, i've dragged friends, and while i still get my quinoa porridge (and everyone else tastes and raves about it), i've talked them into ordering the stuffed french toast for the table as an appetizer. this is the way to handle green eggs cafe. you cannot possibly eat the entire stuffed french toast yourself, nor should you want to... it's huge and waaaaaay sweet. good, but far too much for one person as a meal. and then after we've each had a few bites of super sweet french toast indulgence, i can curl up with my quinoa porridge and be happy. :) good coffee and OJ, decent bagels (though i really wish they had egg bagels). i found the pancakes dry. service is always stellar - especially at the northern liberties location. love this place, very glad it's here!
(4)Gena N.
Came here recently, and my experience was slightly different then last time. Food was great, and filling. I had the brisket Benedict. However, service was pretty terrible. Food took long to come out, and I felt like we were never really checked on and we even had to ask for the bill when it came time to leave. Servers looked so unhappy and we noticed 3 separate tables ended up leaving. Clientele is a little sketchy here now too and table are so close you can literally smell customers body odors. I much rather go to the other location or just skip this place all together after this unpleasant experience.
(2)B B.
BLT was good, the bacon really hit the spot. Predictably, ran into someone. That led to the loss of appetite...but the take-away was good later on in the day. The coffee was excellent so I had about seven refills. Very nice. Waited about 5 mins for seats for two on a Sunday at peak time. Sweet.
(4)Teresa N.
CASH ONLY I was not particularly impressed with the food or service here. We ordered the red velvet pancakes, chicken and waffles benedict, and short rib benedict. The pancakes were pretty bland and definitely not worth $15 IMO. I'm not usually one who enjoys super sweet foods so when I say bland, I don't mean "not sweet enough"... I mean flavorless. The benedicts were okay. The chicken and short rib meat by themselves left much to be desired, but that's nothing a mountain of hollandaise sauce can't fix! (or at least that must've been their thinking, because I felt like my food was drowning in sauce to make up for the drab meat). The waffle that the fried chicken came with was actually pretty good! It was sweet enough that I didn't need to add any syrup, but not so sweet that I couldn't enjoy my meal. I had to ask our waitress for a water refill and when she came around to it, she only filled my glass.. even though the rest of the table could have used refills too. I just thought that was weird lol. At the end of the meal and after we'd been sitting there for some time, someone from our party had to get up and ask for the check because she never came to check up on us. I don't even mind that she never smiled and I can't say she was rude or anything, but literally all she did was take our order and bring us condiments (and the check/water, once we asked for it). This took place maybe around 1:30pm so I didn't feel as if it was all that busy, either. All in all I would come back if a group of friends wanted to go, but I wouldn't suggest it to anyone. You get large portions but the prices reflect that (~13-14 per dish on average) EDIT: the pancakes tasted much better when I microwaved my leftovers later that night. Maybe that's the secret?!
(3)Kathryn M.
We've been here a few times and overall, it's a solid brunch destination. Not somewhere to grab a quick bite on a Saturday morning (because wait is usually at least 30 min for 2 people of you're there between 9-11am) but if you have time to really invest in diabetes, the creme brûlée French toast is waiting for you. Our waitresses have always been good about keeping our coffee mugs full. I've previously gotten regular friend eggs (which were fine), the kitchen sink (which is an unseemly amount of delicious breakfastness in a skillet), and the quinoa porridge with berries (which I'd never had and would recommend if you want protein but less guilt when you go to -or don't go to- the gym later. It's cash only with an ATM onsite.
(4)Hollei J.
This is an updated review as I have recently tried different thing on the menu. Usually I am a stick to the stuff I know kind of girl, but I really want to explore this menu. With that being said: The grits are the most HEAVENLY breakfast concoction EVER! I have never come across grits so creamy, and cheesy. Definitely an A+ on that one. No grits compare. Now I just ordered a side of grits without the scrapple in it. But my friends have had the grits with scrapple in them, and another the grits that come with the shrimp and they all feel the same as I do. AMAZING! Never give away the secret as to what's in them, because this item alone will keep me coming back! My friend ordered the quinoa porridge, and tasted my grits... Let's just say she didn't eat her porridge, and ordered herself a side of grits as well. The porridge, was definitely different then anything I've ever had. It had just a hint of cinnamon flavoring. To me, it was odd, there could have been a more creamy texture to it. If not for the fruit on top this would have been very bland. not my favorite, but I am sure some would like it. Seating. As this was my first time coming in the afternoon closer to closing, there was absolutely no wait, and it was not JAMMED with people. We went on a Monday afternoon around 2:30ish.
(5)David K.
CASH ONLY Now that we got that out of the way.. Green Eggs Cafe is one of the best brunch places that I've been to. We were in Philly from NY to visit a friend of ours. We were told that the wait time would be about an hour so we put our name and number down and walked around the neighborhood, and 30 min later we got a call that our table was ready. We ordered 5 dishes for the 6 of us; the portion sizes were very big and we couldn't quite finish all of the food. We got: 1. Chicken and waffle eggs benedict 2. Braised beef eggs benedict 3. Kitchen sink 4. Red velvet pancakes 5. Steak and eggs The braised beef was good but I think the chicken and waffles wins the battle of the egg benedicts, as there's something about that combination that is just so good. The sweetness of the waffle and syrup combined so well with the fried chicken flavor. The kitchen sink was my least favorite of the group. It's just a mix of potatoes, peppers, a little bit of steak cubes, and eggs in a skillet with gravy poured over on top. Just a jumble of everything, nothing special in terms of taste and not how I really like my food. The red velvet pancakes are the MVP of the group, especially when it first comes out and is a little crispy on the surface. There's a scoop of icing on top that you need to add a little of in every bite, otherwise the pancake tastes a little bland. Closer towards the center there's also molten chocolate within the pancakes, something that is missing in the outer layers of the pancake, so that was a nice surprise when we got to there. The steak and eggs were good but nothing special either and not really worth the $18 in my opinion.
(5)Megan M.
Please, just drop everything you are doing right now and GO! This place knows brunch and has a unique twist on some old school favorites. I recommend the: coconut espresso drink, creme brulee french toast and crab cake Benedict! The skillets are amazing too. It's probably best you wear pants with an elastic waist--you'll be so full you won't know what to do with yourself.
(5)Jen J.
I had a horrible experience today. The waitress came over and I asked her instead of breakfast meat could I get more potatoes or another egg. She said no, that I could get fruit I said I'll just get the meat. I don't understand why they don't want to substitute something cheaper but whatever. Then the waitress told me they have white, whole grain or rye toast. I said I'll have whole grain then she rudely said we only have wheat. The service was so poor and the food was subpar. The potatoes were overcooked and the eggs I got had been left sitting out as they started to harden on the top. Disappointing, also horribly overpriced as they charged 3.23 for a small apple juice (7 ounces)
(1)Ashley H.
I used to go to the South Philly Green Eggs location all the time and when I found out they were opening a NoLibs locations just a block from my house I couldn't have been happier! Honestly, I'm surprised to see so many low ratings for Green Eggs. I've never been spoken to in a rude manner and I definitely have never been told to "deal with" what I've been given. I really have never had a "one star experience" at the restaurant. That said, I can understand *some* of the complaints regarding the service. Green Eggs gets busy - very busy. So much so that I only go during the week or early on the weekend. And, at times, they can't always handle the flow of traffic they see. Personally, I don't get angry or hold it against them. Logically speaking, Green Eggs gets as busy as it does because their food is outstanding. Breakfast is not a boring meal at this place - the Creme Brulee French Toast is a personal favorite. The steak sandwich for lunch is amazing. Overall, I think the food is worth waiting for! I would be happy if they started accepting credit cards though!!!
(4)christina j.
My friend and I checked this spot out for lunch today and what a delicious meal we both had. There was no wait and we were promptly seated. Plenty of choices with the menu; I was torn between the breakfast and lunch options. I went with the classic cobb salad and my friend chose the breakfast burrito. My salad was enough for 2 and all the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. I took 1/2 home to enjoy later. No complaints with the breakfast burrito. Reasonable prices. Cash only. I would definitely be back.
(4)Brian K.
Solid place, and they give you coffee while you wait for a table. The food is beautiful and really good.
(5)M K.
Awesome!! Love all the veg options!
(5)Lara E.
Love this place and it's quickly becoming my new favorite breakfast spot. Discovered it a while back when Honeys was a 45 min wait, we decided to check it out. Well since then it has become popular and frequently there is a wait here as well. However the food is amazing, large portions, and kid friendly. I crave the quinoa porridge, breakfast burrito is good too with the vegan sausage. They pride them selves on being "green" buying the food from organic and local resources, as well as recycling and composting their waste. Also they are a BYOB if you want mimosas bring your champagne and get a carafe of OJ. Only down side is they are cash only, and sometimes the service is slow.
(4)John R.
Coffee was great although refills had to be asked for. As a party of one, I was asked to share a table that seated six with a couple. I've shared tables often so it wasn't an issue for me but it might be for others. Ordered "The Kitchen Sink". It was a good value and pretty tasty. Could have had more seasoning in the potatoes and been a little hotter. I will likely try it again.
(4)Amanda L.
This is the first time I've been here and my server Nate made the experience all the better! He was charismatic and collected despite the rush! He even added a fun topping on our amazing silver dollar pancakes
(5)Jane H.
This is a very wonderful place for brunch. It gets very packed, but never fear! You will be seated quickly -- turnover is quick enough (that is, if you aren't a large party!). The food was delicious, and the portions are large. However, anything that is sweet is rather saccharine. I felt the drinks are a bit too sweet, and the sweet foods are, delicious, but diabetic coma inducing.
(4)Bre D.
When I went at 10, there was already a line outside! But the wait wasn't terrible. Our seat was okay, but not much of a choice when it's that packed. Service was quick and friendly. The food was delicious! I had the red velvet pancakes, everyone should try them once. They also have a great vegan/vegetarian selection.
(4)Karen B.
I had a horrific experience today! My friend and I both ordered the cobb salad. Mine came with avocado that had turned (my friend's was fine!) I told the waitress who told me there was NOTHING SHE COULD DO and I WOULD BE CHARGED! She offered to scoop out the bad avocado and remake it, then proceeded to defend the avocado. Really???? The manager came over and told me it was "company policy" to NEVER remove anything from a bill. Even when the food has turned????? I have been a regular here since I live nearby and I am a foodie.....If this had been handled respectfully I would not rant but the outrageous attitude of the waitress and then her manager have guaranteed I will never be back and I will tell all of my friends, colleagues and foodies about this. No one should pay for food that was inedible. Period. They are lucky i didn't call the board of health.....The shameful service was worse than the food.
(1)Annette L.
I normally frequent Morning Glory and Sabrina's so when I tried this I was skeptical. I was pleasantly surprised. Great food, cute decor with a fireplace and all. LOVE their stuffed french toast...so good...don't come here to eat salad and diet food u can do that at home.
(5)Cookie C.
breakfast today was awesome i had pancakes topped with Fresh bananas and sausage my sister had one of they many specials a wrap with port mushrooms and goat cheese it was great thanks al
(5)Rahel F.
Great brunch location. Pretty quick seating and staff is very efficient. I've been here a few times and it never disappoints. They're also very accommodating for diets. I love the setup as well. It's kind of communal - small, shared seating. Kinda tight but they make it work.
(4)Tina B.
The chicken & waffles benedict were really tasty. Hubby had the French toast & really enjoyed it. Customer service was great - great neighborhood breakfast/brunch spot. We'll definitely be back.
(5)Chris G.
This time the search for a great brunch, led me to this Green Eggs location. Yes, there was a long wait. Yes, it's cash only and YES, the brunch is AWESOME! As I was waiting in line, my mouth was salivating looking at all the yummy entrees coming out from the kitchen. After waiting for what seem like an eternity, my party was seated. Because red velvet anything seems to be in vogue, I tried to stay away from the red velvet pancakes, but I could not resist. They are huge, rectangular, light, and fluffy. The mascarpone crème cheese in-between each pancake is a stroke of genius. I ordered a side of turkey bacon. The bacon is not like the normal turkey bacon I buy at the supermarket. It's thick and meaty. The best turkey bacon I have had to date. I also tried the crème brulee French toast. This was also outstanding! This place embodies the qualities that I'm looking for in a brunch place. The entree items are creative and the execution in creating the meals is flawless. Food wise, this place is five stars. I'm tempted to knock off a star due to the long-standing, waiting in line, in addition to the cash only policy, but I have to give credit where credit is due. This place has an excellent brunch!
(5)Timothy H.
We (my gf and i) were greeted & seated by a raggedly dressed fake-nice guy (the manager). Although there were 6 open tables, he attempted to seat us with a couple that was trying to enjoy their meal. They seemed equally annoyed at the prospect... I refused, and asked for our own table. Our server came over and asked if we were ready to order.. I said yes, and she said "I'll give you a minute" and walked away...... ?! Food was decent. The creme brulee french toast was pleasant, eggs were cooked nicely, but the potatoes were a tad greasy and the bacon could use more rendering. While we were eating, the manager was stuffing his face at the table behind us... It made my gf ill to watch. Then our server followed after him and gorged. Then, the manager proceeded to reprimand workers loudly behind us. If there was any immersion, it was broken there. The general feeling in the air was really weird.. This was our third and last visit to consistent result.
(3)Douglas S.
Clearly a victim of their own success, a ridiculously long wait for an omelette that was over cooked and served slightly cold. Too many other better choices within walking distance. A large drop off in quality and service from a few years ago, not worth the wait
(1)Sam S.
Service with Devon and Nate was outstanding. Place was comfortable and welcoming. Staff couldn't be more helpful. Food was excellent. Very large portions of extremely fresh foods.
(5)Ariele M.
I can't believe I haven't visited this place sooner. The food is delicious (and they give you nice sized portions for the price). The coffee is refreshing. The atmosphere is comforting. The service is wonderful-A++ all around! I suggest the shrimp and grits Benedict if you like rich comfort food. We also had the sweet potato fries, which were not greasy but light and sweet and paired very well with the spicy ketchup. My friend got the tofu scramble, and they accommodated her vegan diet without hassle. Shoutout to Nate for being THE BEST SERVER EVER! He was so sweet and funny! Thanks for making my first time at Green Eggs a great experience
(5)Earl J P.
Huge breakfast selection! Had the Creme Brulee French Toast and the fruit cup. Creme Brulee was excellent, Fruit cup was outstanding! Looking forward to stopping back to try some of the other items on the menu.
(5)Dominek T.
Went on a Sunday for brunch around 10am. The wait was about 5 minutes. I was expecting longer due to the reviews I had read on here. Servers were very attentive. I order the French toast creme burlee. It didn't knock my socks off but it did taste good. HOWEVER the Biscuit and Gravy was amazing. I will probably visit again. THEY ONLY TAKE CASH!!! But there is an atm on the inside .
(4)Chris S.
Do not know why it took me so long to come here for breakfast but will definitely be coming back much more. Everything I have heard about breakfast has been great and the reputation was right-on. My wife Stephanie got the tofu scramble, rosemary roasted potatoes, and veggie sausage patties while I got the "Kitchen Sink" with a side of bacon. Delish delish delish ! From the moment we walked in the hostess and the servers were extremely attentive. The decor is great with some tasteful artwork. Love the seating and how busy it was for a rainy day. Is great to see this side of No Libs being busy and this is such a great addition for the neighborhood. Have been for lunch once before which was also amazing but did not get a chance to write a review - would have been 5 stars as well. The menu is vast so you can come many many times and order different things.
(5)Angela V.
Food is creative and delicious. Service and seating policy, not so friendly. I opted for a table without anyone else sitting at it (they were going to seat me right next to another couple at the same table, when there were 3 open tables), and just said I'd get up if a group of four came in.
(3)Shea J.
Ok so I was in Philly visiting friends for my birthday weekend. While they were still sobering up from the night before (aka sleep), another friend and I decided to make a one mile trek here from our hotel for brunch. And yes it was worth it. We both couldn't resist and ordered "the kitchen sink". Absolutely delish! Only suggestion is that some sort of pork should definitely already be in there but everything else about that dish was on point! Eggs, potatoes, biscuit and gravy cooked like it came from a kitchen in the "SOUF"! It really is a very cute spot and the community style seating solidified the hipster vibe (although the general neighborhood already screams hipster), making me feel like such a cool kid. You are probaly asking, since Im doing all this raving, why are they missing a star? Service! Somebody please let the wait staff know (especially hostess) that it is ok to be happy. Nothing ruins an attempt at de-drunking yourself like being around a set of drabby people at 11 am!! Still great food though! My next visit to Philly, I'll be back!
(4)Laura F.
this place was off the hook. everyone i went with loved what they got. i got a salad that was topped with orange pieces and goat cheese and was neverending and really yummy. my buddy got latin eggs benedict and my other buddies got the same thing and then a creme brulee french toast--HOLY COW. oh FYI it's cash only. enjoy!
(5)Mary M.
Green Eggs Cafe just opened on 2nd St between Fairmount and Brown. If you haven't tried it yet, you should! This place was great. The bartender @ Swift Half mentioned Green Eggs to us the day before we tried it, and recommended the biscuits and gravy which we had along with the Kobe Slider trio. The B+G was a side but it was HUGE and could have been it's own meal (only $3.00 too!). The sliders were super tasty particularly the mushroom, cheese + truffle oil and the bacon + blue cheese combinations. The fries were also really tasty. I didn't know that this is their 2nd location, but really happy this is the newest No-Libs addition.
(4)Meagan M.
Green Eggs was great and there was no wait which was even better. My iced coffee with vanilla was perfect it was not overly sweet and the coffee tasted freshly brewed. For brunch I had the veggie eggs benedict. I loved the mushrooms and the spinach but was not a fan of the red peppers. The bread was good but it got a little too soggy. And the rosemary potatoes was a great addition. My fiance had the special french toast which I was able to taste. It was really fantastic, however I think it would be too much if I had that as my meal. I cannot wait to go back and try the red velvet pancakes.
(4)Erin W.
Green eggs is my favorite brunch spot in the city! I'd go to No Libs or S Philly any time to grab a bite. I love the cheesy grits! I liked them more when it hey had bits of scrapple in them, but I still love em! Wish they took reservations, but I try to take advantage of the call ahead. It usually works out pretty well.
(4)Max S.
Went for the second time today. Great Stuffed French Toast with amazing ricotta the first time. Today went for a special; Sweet Potato Hash with two poached eggs and sausage. Honey's tier breakfast, but slightly healthier. Pleased to meet you, Green Eggs.
(4)Alan Z.
Very nice atmosphere, (The classic rock music got to go)
(4)Megan K.
very cute. perfect spot for a quick, yummy breakfast. i had the philadelphia style eggs benedict. its on a sotf pretzle!!! the coffee is great and im kinda snobby about that. my friend had a turkey club that was HUGE and fancy. the service was good. it was pretty crowded for 2:30 on a tues afternoon. but luckily we didnt have to wait for a table. its nice when a place is doing so well. i will be back.
(4)Nga N.
Going here a few times, I come to accept their crowded shared seating arrangement and cash only policy. I love their Eggs Benedict, I get it all the time. However, I have a couple of things that irked me. After asking for the stuffed french toast from Sabrina's, they suggested that my boyfriend and I get half of the FT to share together since we were already having our main meal. I really appreciated that. Green Eggs does not have that option which sucks cause we end up taking home the leftovers and not eating it, therefore letting it go to waste and spending $12 while only eating $6 worth of it. But whatever, that's not too big of a deal. I learn to accept that each place has their own policy. This is what annoyed me the most. My girlfriends and I had brunch and some of us needed boxes to go. We were charged for it! Not only that, but they didn't even give us a bag to carry 3 to-go boxes. We didn't dare ask for a bag to be charged more for something you would think that wouldn't cost a dime! Boxes are $.25 each and maybe I'm being stingy since it's "only" $.25 but c'mon, seriously? Why you gotta be bouji with your fancy boxes and charging people for it? Crazy. Their food is delicious, I love it. The last FR I had was apple pie and omg, it was scrumptious. The service is fine. Servers are nice and friendly. What they charge you for is pretty dumb. How stingy can you be? And they should get bigger ketchup bottles cause I love ketchup and their bottles aren't enough for me and 1+ other(s).
(3)Bob C.
I had heard much about this location from friends so I decided to take a little trip to the Northern Liberties section of town and boy, I must thank myself again and again for doing so. Readying myself to go on some sort of diet to rid myself of "fat baggage" I decided to splurge on goodness. I dove into a fine plate of the Creme Brulee French Toast and I do believe my eyes rolled back in my head like a Great White. Not quite finishing the large portion, I patted myself on the back but promised to return here again. EXCELLENT!!!
(4)Megan T.
DELICIOUS. Seriously, everything I've had on their brunch menu is awesome. That being said, this place is always packed, so come early and expect to wait. That's not why they lose two stars, though. Service is hit or miss. It seems like every other time I'm here, my server hates me.
(3)Alice J.
This used to be my favorite brunch. I went today for brunch and it was the most horrible experience ever. Service is HORRIBLE. I am so disappointed in the service. They brought out our food and didn't even bother giving us utensils until we asked...... The pitcher of orange juice was served warm......and all the dishes just didn't taste good And on top of that I had to ask for the check three freaking times. The quality of the food isn't the same anymore. It's a downgrade. I would avoid eating here. It's not worth the money and the time. I rather have McDonald's and I hate McDonald's. That's how much I hate green eggs. You guys just suck!
(1)Nicki W.
I'm always excited for a new brunch place in the neighborhood. Green Eggs has a great menu (not just your average eggs) and everything is really cheap ($7 salads, $4 breakfast sandwiches) I went for brunch and returned the next day for lunch. I went with my family on a Sunday morning, all our food was excellent and very fresh, from the tangerine juice to the stuffed french toast. Their lunch is wonderful as well, great salads and sandwiches. i will be returning for sure.
(4)Shilpa P.
I came here for brunch with a party of 5 - and a bottle of prosecco for the first time right after the holidays! This new little place is on the road to becoming a favorite - not only was there no wait but the food was amazing - and they had lots of healthy options on the menu as well as the greasy-but-necessary favorites! Each of us polished our plates - which is saying something as the servings were huge! I love the BYO theme - it was really fun making our own mimosas. It is cash-only but luckily there is a cute grocery store around the corner with an ATM (how convenient!)
(5)Catherine L.
Another player for the brunch weekend games in Northern Liberties - and to have another option like the new outpost that is Green Eggs, is a never a bad thing. I hate waiting in line for brunch period and I've yet to wait for a table (as a twosome or foursome) at Green Eggs in all the times I've stumbled lazily onto 2nd street (unrelated aside: businesses, please populate 2nd street - it's the place to be, stop migrating North!) Portions are downright huge (I'm especially talkin' about aptly named Kitchen Sink and ungodly Breakfast burrito) so come hungry. Coffee is solid. Prompt service. Food on the whole is good, but like most brunch places, average and not terribly exciting. None of the brunch options really blow me out of the water, aside from the usual but gusting benedict options, the stone ground grits (delish) and kitchen sink - for lunch options, the daily specials are always more tempting than the usual menu offerings - except for their chicken salad sandwich and their Kobe slider trio (quail egg! shiitake! truffle oil!). Some options are on par with brunch neighbors N. 3rd, Honey's and Café Estelle, but on the whole, I'd pick those first over Green Eggs, lines notwithstanding.
(3)Megan T.
Thank you for creating a masterpiece to share with us!!! You never fail me, Green eggs!!! The owner is always there as well... Just shows that he cares very much for running a fabulous cafe. Everything is fresh. It's honestly the only place in the universe that I would wait for an hour to eat at! Enjoy!
(5)Monica O.
This place should be featured on a Food Network show like 'Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives' or something to that effect. The creme brulee french toast was quite good, although I didn't taste the creme brulee in it so much. What made up for it though were the multitude of fresh berries it was topped with as well as the creme anglais and pure maple syrup. Ambiance and service is great. Green Eggs is def a wonderful addition to the array of brunch spots in No Libs.
(4)Casse N.
Made a short trip to Philly to see an old friend in town for the night. We picked this place based on online reviews, and were not disappointed. We did wait for the better part of an hour, but being noonish on a Saturday, it's no surprise. They actually did a great job of turning tables quickly & cleanly. The crowd was big, but they kept it moving without sacrificing quality. And, being able to order coffee while we waited definitely helped the time pass more smoothly. When we did get sat, it was a nice table far from the door highlighted with friendly staff & terrific food. Being my first time here, I opted for the traditional eggs benedict (my "breakfast barometer," if you will), and let's just say it didn't stand a chance. This was some of the best hollandaise I've had outside my own kitchen, and the crispy-chewy texture of the english muffin was ... oh ... now I'm drooling on the keyboard again, aren't I? Anyway, I was so lost in brunch food coma heaven, I don't even remember WHAT the guys got. I do know for sure we didn't take a single doggie bag.
(5)Danielle M.
So, the food here is amazing..hands down! I've eaten here about 4 times. However, BEWARE ...on 2 occassions with 2 different wait staff we had a problem. We gave the waiter/waitress our money to pay the check and then they dissappeared. We waited, and waited for out change. It was WAY too much money for them to automatically believe it was the tip (example: $27 check and we gave her $40). As our waitress tried to walk by our table my friend kindly asked her for our change... she was totally annoyed, rolled her eyes and just said "Mmmhmm". Then she brought back the change, pretty much putting on the table and rushing off, saying nothing, it was very rude. We could not believe it...we both thought we were being punked. A similiar thing happened with a waiter a few months ago. We had to hunt him down to get our change and he was similiarly annoyed. I'm not sure if they get away with this often and people just say "Forget it." and let them have it. We certainly were not doing that. It's a cash only place so you have no choice but to wait for change. My advice.......bring lots of small bills.
(3)Kim K.
Was in town & decided to grab my daughter a few vegan dishes to go. The staff was very helpful in helping me order items that would hold well until I got back to Ohio. My daughter loved every bite. Very cute business!
(4)Sherri H.
Had brunch here with our friends who live down the street - lucky them! Whenever I go out to brunch, even when I set out specifically for pancakes/french toast/waffles, I always change my mind at the last minute and get something with eggs. Green Eggs probably would have been a fine place to do that, but I veered from my norm and got the stuffed french toast (the regular one, not the special) and am glad I did. It was a decadent treat and really hit the spot. A side of thick-cut bacon satisfied my savory tooth. The tables were very close together but our table was perfectly comfortable once we moved it a few inches. Next time I would remember that it's BYOB (they cleverly get around this for mimosas by offering a carafe of Valencia OJ for $30 with a 'complimentary' bottle of Prosecco), but the fresh-squeezed OJ, coffee, and special hot drinks were super yummy.
(4)Agatha S.
I walked into Green Eggs Cafe with high expectations only to have them burn to ashes. I guess that's the problem with high expectation, only leads to disappointment. It took them about 10 minutes to take my drink order. When I finally ordered, I decided to go for the lox omelet. Boy did I regret that decision. It was ridiculously salty. The potato that came with my omelet was salty as well and overcooked. If I have to drown my potatoes in ketchup, then there's something wrong with the taste; not to mention they look extremely oily. Everything on my plate was so salty that no matter how much I tried, I couldn't finish my food. All I could feel was my blood pressure rising. Very very disappointed because I liked the green eggs cafe in South Philly. I'd rather go to Honey's instead of this particular Green Egg's.
(2)Brian C.
Best brunch I've had in a while. - The Kitchen Sink - smothered in gravy, delicious biscuit, eggs, potatoes, smothered with cheese in a cast iron pan. Really? Does that not just SOUND awesome? It was amazing. - Creme brulee french toast - A huge stack of french toast, deliciously sweet. Berries, chantilly cream custard, creme anglaise. Also amazing. - Shrimp and grits eggs benedict - Gulf shrimp seasoned well, thick stone ground grits with cheddar, buttery toast, deliciously poached eggs, and classic potatoes. I inhaled this one. Seriously a really great brunch in Philly. The portions are also gigantic, so don't leave your appetite at home. I am now determined to become a regular.
(5)Fan L.
Favorite brunch place! Their stuffed french toast is absurdly good and gigantic. But you will eat it all anyways. The lox benedict is also really good. I had the chicken and waffles (on another occasion, obv) but it was pretty disappointing. I want my fried chicken to be actual fried chicken, not strips of white meat. Takeaways: - come early or late, avoid the line. Although this is typical at most brunch places in Philly (free market research for you right there) - bring cash - get a mix of sweet/savory and split
(4)Adrianna A.
Okay I have been to green eggs many times and the food has always been amazing but this time the service was outstanding Angelo I hope you read this you were hilarious and so engaging you definitely made this trip a memorable one and our server Nate you were awesome full of positive energy this will always be my green eggs I'm never going to another location always this one
(5)Tiya B.
It was totally worth the long wait on a Saturday morning. The French toast was amazing.
(5)Jasi B.
I ate a cavity for breakfast and it was wonderful. Seriously though that Creme Brulee french toast is just the right amount of sweet that you want to fall head first in love with. My friend had the Kitchen Sink which is all savory everything and we shared our dishes. Good move to balance out the super sweet vs the super savory. The food really is just all around good. The portions are more than enough. Neither of us finished our food. I want to go back, like now.
(5)Stephanie Y.
So to reference one of my favorite movies growing up, Clueless, this place is a full-on Monet. The menu IS RIDICULOUS. So many varities of amazing sounding brunch items that are going to make this brunch the most epic brunch ever. Items include creme brulee French Toast, red velvet pancakes, a Philly Eggs Benedict, Banana Moon pie muffin to name just a few. My party went with the breakfast burrito, the egg scramble and the Philly Eggs Benedict. We saw the french toast and pancakes and they looked amazing and GINORMOUS but, way too much sugar for one sitting if you ask me. I was excited for my soon to be masterpiece meal. What came out, wasn't so epic closeup. The breakfast burrito didn't allow substitution for egg whites. A little disappointing. This submarine of a burrito came out and I was so excited. And, so disappointing. It was scrambled eggs and potatoes with not much chorizo or any other filling at least I could see or taste. The highlight of that burrito was the black bean "sauce" that surrounded the burrito. (2 stars for this bad boy) The Philly Eggs Benedict were described as a pretzel roll with roast pork, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce. Sounds ridiculous right? Meh. The pretzel roll didn't have much flavor, the roast pork was tough and thick and didn't quite compliment the meal and the Hollandaise really over powered the whole dish. Don't even remember the cream cheese. (3 stars for this bad boy) The egg scramble was the highlight with scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, homemade biscuits and much more and it was a fatty's delight. My bite was delicious. My friend who ordered did say it was way too heavy to finish and stopped half way. (4 stars for the winning plate) Overall, I wasn't impressed with my brunch and probably would try another of Philly's brunching treasures than attempt Green Eggs again or stick with the ridiculously extravagant French Toast and pancakes. Hagsville.
(3)Deann M.
I've been hearing about this place from so many people, so I was bracing myself for a wait when we finally made it down there. Luck was on our side and we got there just early enough to beat the crowd, which lined up for coffee along the wall as we were seated. I appreciated the coffee-while-you-wait, as I felt a caffeine headache was slowly taking hold. Tables are close together and cramped. If you are in a party of two, you will probably be seated at a table with six chairs (a one-chair buffer between you and a stranger). No worries if you are not claustrophobic. But if you are a claustrophobe you probably would never step foot in this place. BF had been there before and ordered had the breakfast burrito which was huge and he had loved, but we are always wanting to try new things so he opted for the Eggs Benedict, which he said was amazing. I had the "Kitchen Sink" which was 3 scrambled eggs with potatoes, peppers, onions, cheese and topped with a biscuit and country gravy. The biscuit was so buttery and just about melted in my mouth. Everything was delicious. My only complaint was that there was not enough sausage in the gravy, but otherwise it was a huge portion and I even had leftovers. This is definitely a great place to go for brunch, but I would definitely go early, especially on the weekend.
(5)Liz W.
We have been here a number of times and the food was great every time - much better breakfast than a diner like Darlings up the street and cheaper! The wait staff is always very friendly as well. The only things keeping me from giving it 5 stars was that there is no space to wait inside. Today was chilly and we had our 4 month old with us, and the gentleman who I assume was the manager gave us a bit of an attitude for standing at the coffee bar to wait in the warmth. I understand that people shouldn't be standing there but he told us to "be more prepared next time" and then later he went ahead and pt a high chair at he table which was nice of him, however was clearly annoyed when I told him nicely that we didn't need it since my daughter can't sit up yet and stays in the car seat. The other tough part is when they're busy getting the check takes forever - I think we waited 10 minutes this morning before they came by after we finished eating. Definitely worth going - just prepare in case there's a wait.
(4)Dawn Q.
Breakfast was amazing! I tried the breakfast burrito, the plate was so pretty that I didn't want to eat it but glad I did!
(5)Amanda G.
I've been thinking a lot about what to rate Green Eggs Cafe...the food definitely was off the charts delicious. I got the Crème Brûlée French Toast and it came saturated with syrup, whipped cream, and berries of all types. My husband got the Italian panini which came with roasted red peppers, artichoke, prosciutto, and mozzarella. It was also delicious. In fact, everything on the menu looked super good. I'll certainly be going back, but there are two things that are holding me back from a 5-star review. 1. It's cash only. That being said, the ATM fee is only .99 cents, which I feel is pretty low. 2. The portion sizes... OK, I get it. Everyone loves getting what they paid for, or feeling like they got a bargain. But I am beginning to become offended by these giant portions. It's completely unnecessary and just damn wasteful. What's the point in giving someone a stack of red velvet pancakes that's as large as a soccer ball. Seriously? It's just...dumb. I feel guilty patronizing a place that obviously doesn't care about the environmental impact it's having by serving ridiculous plates that no one can possibly finish. I mean, we were seated next to two men who clearly had just gotten off a construction site, and they couldn't even finish the heaping piles of fries that were left on their plate. That being said, the food was to die for. The breakfast and lunches were both creative and were freshly prepared. Ah, Green Eggs, you cause me so much cognitive dissonance.
(4)Nicole L.
My review for Green Eggs Cafe is purely based on the takeout experience I had awhile back, so I have no idea what the dining is like in-house. What I will say is that when ordering something called "the Kitchen Sink" do not expect it to be light or delicate. Personally, after waking up drooling on the floor of my office several hours later from the biggest food coma I have ever experienced, I am surprised that I wasn't left with permanent brain damage. In all seriousness, GEC has now made the list of places for to-go work lunches, what with the ease in ordering something for pick-up and the friendly staff at the counter. Yeah, it's an extra quarter for the takeout container charge, but I think it used to be $2 so complaining about a quarter is meh in comparison.
(5)S P.
Left our Sunday meeting and went straight to Green Eggs...found a parking spot right our front, very grateful for that,because it was cold & breezy out today. 30 min wait, but staff was friendly and courteous by 12:40 we were seated. We all had the kitchen sink which was delicious! Potatoes, peppers, sausage crumbles, I chose eggwhites instead of scrambled eggs...and topped with cheese, and a huge biscuit smothered in pork gravy. We also had a kids portion of the velvet pancakes and scrapple to share. Needless to say we only made it thru half the meal, lots to take home. Our server was extremely pleasant, the coffee was strong and hot, all in all very happy we chose Green Eggs over Sabrina's today for brunch.
(4)Stacey R.
Amazing!!!!!!!! The next time I'm in PA I will be coming back. The space is very small so don't be surprise if it seems like your having brunch with a stranger. We sat at a long table by another couple we didn't know. The portion of food is very large so you don't really need to order extra sides. This is by far the best place I've ate at in PA
(4)Katy C.
Green eggs cafe is a fun, delicious place to grab brunch in Philly. You are, however, paying a few extra bucks for atmosphere as I think the food is slightly overpriced. That's also coming from my twenty-something, nonprofit employed self- so take that into consideration. The last time I was there I got the Crème Brulee French Toast ($12) and if you like sweet breakfast items- do yourself a favor and order this plate full of heaven. I saw a table nearby order this and a savory option as well and split them, which might have been a smarter choice and helped me avoid a sugar high, but c'est la vie. It was worth it. If you are planning to brunch here on the weekend either 1) get here early or 2) bring a book and be prepared to wait in line. For more than two people it can often be more than an hour wait. But the food is great once you get in, so it's worth the wait.
(4)Cori M.
Decided to give this location a whirl years after the 13th Street location rodent debacle. To my dismay, the food was simply awful. My eggs were not done and drenched in oil. The sausage tasted spoiled and was as oily as the eggs. Best part of the meal - the biscuit. Thumbs down.
(1)Matt Y.
Ordered the coconut coffee which had coconut flakes on top but did not taste any coconut. Also it was watered down. The food is excellent though. Maybe I'll try another drink next time
(4)Maureen M.
After a weeklong craving for stuffed French toast I decided to give in and hit up Green Eggs. So glad I did! Me, my mom, and my daughter went on a Friday morning and were seated right away. The cafe is cute, one big open room with a decent amount of seating. There is a chalkboard with daily specials posted which are also on their own separate paper menu. We ordered our juices and meals and waited with anticipation. Everything is cooked to order here so it did take about 35 mins to get our food. But it was worth it! Red Velvet Pancakes: yum, yum, yummy! Square pancakes with chocolate chips, fresh chantilly cream, maple syrup, and strawberry mascarpone. Heaven! These were moist and tasted like real red velvet cake, not chocolate cake with food coloring. The chantilly cream was just perfect as was the strawberry mascarpone adding just a touch of strawberry flavor. Creme Brûlée French Toast: perhaps my favorite dish. Anglaise and chantilly cream, maple syrup, fresh berries all drizzled on top of 3 sweet slices of French toast. The flavors perfectly blended together and left me considering coming back the next morning for more! Stuffed French Toast: 3 enormous slices of brioche with ricotta, berries, and chantilly cream. Looked good but I couldn't eat any more! My mom said it was ok but she liked the Creme Brûlée toast better. We wound up taking a large amount of food home b/c the portions are monstrous. I wouldn't have minded smaller plates actually. The food did reheat well and I enjoyed it for a snack later on. Green Eggs Cafe has earned a spot in my good eats book. We can't wait to go back!
(5)Ahlora T.
My mouth is watering just writing this review! Amazing breakfast/brunch spot for a Sunday!! It's located in an awesome artsy area in Philadelphia and it's right down the street from a Wine & Spirits, great for their BYOB option. I always put my name in first, because the wait can be long, then walk down to get champagne for a mimosa! They also have a neat beer store on the way to the wine & spirits, if that's more your style. The seating is a little weird but I promise you'll be so worried about how delicious your food is that it won't even phase you. When they see you brought champagne they put it in an ice bucket and provide you with more appropriate glasses. If you'd like to make mimosas just ask for a large orange juice, it's more than enough for two. Menu Must Haves: The chicken and waffles is out of this world! That's my can't-fail meal here. They usually have specials each day so check them out. The crème brulee French toast is amazing as well if you have a sweat tooth. These are definitely can't-finish meals so make sure you're hungry, it's a lot of food.
(4)Rathea V.
Don't bother ordering lunch there, they mess up my our burgers and our waiter was not nice.
(2)Ryan B.
I don't think I can write anything better than what this picture already says.
(5)Di P.
I've now been to every Green Eggs Cafe in the city so I can write a thorough review. I know you were really worried that I hadn't gone here enough and weren't sure this review could be trusted so I made sure to drag my girlfriends out to all the Green Eggs location. This location here in Northern Liberties is fun as it has a more open farm table seating. So you're sharing a long table with other peeps brunching. The staff has gotten really efficient, operating very smoothly even as they get busy. I still stand by the shrimp grits. I had it at all three locations and love it! Cheesy and delicious. The shrimps are a little underwhelming-- I think there are like 4 or 5 medium-sized. But it could be the small tiny ones, so I'll take it. I've split the different specialty pancakes and french toast. You'll regret it -- but mostly because it's like food over load. A very solid brunch place, guys.
(4)David N.
Nice little spot for brunch.
(3)Michelle J.
Red Velvet Pancakes Look Good But Taste Doey...when I complained, manager brought a sign to our table and said you can't get something else look, our policy is written on this sign which was not on the table I was sitting on. It's a $13.00 item on the menu and probably costs the restaurant $2.00 to make. I would have gotten something else... Not happy with this experience and not sure how you build loyalty this way...wait, you don't!
(1)Olga T.
WOW!!!!! This place blew me away with their brunch!!! the portions are HUGE and the menu options are so amazing that I honestly didn't know what to pick! The service was very attentive & quick and we didn't have any issues. They are cash only and they don't take reservations which is why there is always a wait. We had to wait about 45 min for a table at about 11am. If you're looking for an amazing spot to dine - don't delay and come to green eggs cafe!
(5)Janine M.
It was a long cold wait but it was well worth it. I went on a Sunday afternoon for brunch with a couple of girlfriends. Food was excellent. The buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese was to die for!!! This place is also BYOB!! I'll definitely visit again.
(5)Nicole H.
I've returned to Green Eggs since the infamous charge-for-takeout-container trip. This time they didn't charge me (though the menu still says they do, so it may have been a mistake) and the service was friendly. It was still quite slow, and the place itself was a tad cramped and uncomfortable, but the food was good and overall I had an enjoyable lunch there. I'd say it's a solid 3.5 destination, but given my past 2 star review I'll round it up and give 'em a 4 this time around.
(4)Cynthia A.
Shout out to Nathaniel for 5 star service at this Green Eggs. I usually go to the Dickinson Green Eggs but was so happy I visited here today. Food was as usual very good, atmosphere was lovely ( it was a weekday no wait ) and service was exceptional. Our server , Nathaniel, is the best. He was pleasant, charming and a damn good sport. We were a large party. Thanks Nathaniel.
(5)Leticia P.
Had brunch here earlier today and this was absolutely the best damn food I've had in a long time. I had the shrimp and grits with red velvet pancakes and it was too good. Great size portions and great atmosphere. I can't wait to come back to Philly so I can eat here again. The wait wasn't bad and service was superb. Highly recommend everyone try this place.
(5)Brandon C.
The food was very underwhelming, the space and atmosphere were terrible. There are many other delicious brunch spots in No Libs to choose from, so I will not be back to Green Eggs anytime soon. oh- and it's cash only, wtf.
(2)Jonny R.
Amazing options for eggs benedict, not to mention locally sources ingredients, great servers, short wait (on weekdays), and a great menu. My favorite thing about this place is the inevitability of a diverse crowd, racially speaking. Not easy to find in our city, which is one of the segregated in the country. I loved my shrimp and grits. Shrimp was not overcooked (but I could have used just one more--five is better than four), and the poached eggs were great and not too runny. The cheddar grits was well seasoned and quite buttery. Lovely experience. Right up there with Honey's & Sabrina's in terms of Philly brunch spots.
(3)Valerie F.
This place makes me feel like I died and went to brunch heaven! Discovered this brunch spot when I was just looking for somewhere to eat in no libs one Saturday afternoon with my girlfriends. It is absolutely delicious! There were so many unique and delicious options to choose from we decided to split 3 entrees. We had the cookie dough stuffed French toast, the red velvet pancakes and the kitchen sink. It was all HUGE like seriously the pancakes looked like a sheet cake! Needless to say we were in a food coma by the end but it was so worth it I can't wait to do it again. Now that I know it is byob I can't wait to come back and sample the other selections and enjoy some mimosas!
(5)Purpose T.
A bit of a wait on a saturday morning, but not too long. Great atmosphere, impeccable service, and delicious food. Not expensive AT ALL and the portions are beyond friendly. I love it and I'll be back!!! I had the red velvet pancakes. I plan to try something new every time!
(5)Sandra B.
Brought here by a dear friend who owns a well established restaurant that, in it's own right, has a pretty popping brunch. His strict instructions, "if you've never been here before, there's only one dish on the menu, chicken and waffles Benedict." Sold. It comes with a side. I selected cheese grits over fruit, potatoes with peppers and onions, and rosemary potatoes. There are a lot of flavors and textures happening on this plate in a way that really worked. The chicken was succulent and beautifully crusted, the eggs perfectly poached and runny, the waffle crispy and fluffy. On perfect bites, there were notes of citrus from the hollandaise, a bit of heat from hot sauce that was drizzled on top, salt from the chicken, and sweet from the syrupy waffle. Other bites were lacking the hot sauce and syrup, and the hollandaise really dominated the palate. I wish there was more of both the syrup and the hot sauce, because those components added much needed dimension to the dish. The grits were flawless - creamy, airy, delicious. I enjoyed this meal. Bottom line, if you get to northern libs a lot, add green eggs to the list. If you don't make it to this hood often, go to honey's and get the monte cristo.
(4)Miryam H.
This is really a great place for brunch if you're looking for traditional and new reinvented versions of breakfast! Our server was friendly and had great recommendations. Our food and drinks were delicious and large in portion size! Only hiccup was that our food took a really long time to come out and we were really hungry, since we already had to wait 45 minutes to get seated. Waiting that long outside in the cold is frustrating - but I guess it's a good sign of both popularity and loyal patronage!
(4)Sejal S.
This will hit the spot for those who have a crazy sweet tooth, but also for those who prefer savory and for people like myself who want both... Uh yeah so basically this place is perfect for EVERYONE. First of all, the staff is super friendly! Initially I was pretty bummed that I would have to wait outside in the cold for my turn. However, the cool thing is that they have outdoor heating equipments to make the wait a little easier, but nevertheless the wait was totally worth it! Inside is a cute little cafe looking place with a friendly ambiance. As the four us sat down, we were given a special menu as well which have items that are featured monthly. The menu was overwhelming with so many amazing options. We all ended up getting french toast. We had the popular creme brûlée, apple pie, tiramisu, and the cinnamon roll french toast that was part of their special of the month menu. My favorite hands down would be the creme brûlée, the rest were great too, but for someone like me who is not a big fan of tiramisu, that was my least favorite. Therefore, make sure you look at the description of each of them to suit your taste buds. For drinks, the berry lemonade, iced coffee, and cafe latter are pretty good. Overall, fair prices around $12-14 for the quantity of the food. My first time eating in Philly and this being the first stop was perfect.
(5)Jessica H.
Came on a sunday around 12 so I expected a wait, they quoted us 40 mins. Our name was called after about an hour and 20 mins so that was first strike. After waiting in the cold a few of us decided to order the french onion soup as an appetizer to get us some warm food fast. Well, after a fairly long time the soup finally came after inquiring about it to our waitress ( who was looking really bored standing around). You could tell right away that the soup had been sitting for a while. About a minute later our food came which basically made having the soup pointless. The food itself was pretty good.. (the kitchen sink and the creme brulee french toast) but worth the long wait and poor service? I would say no.
(2)Martha S.
I've never written a review and deleted this app from my phone. But considering my experience today, I re-downloaded in order to warn people from being in my position in the future. I'm sort of flabbergasted at how horrible of an experience I had at the NoLibs location today! As a former employee of the restaurant industry, I can forgive a lot (like I did today when waiting for a table while noticing un-bussed open tables or waiting 20 min. for a server to acknowledge my table). But to wait to be seated and then wait for a server to come around, and *then* be told that they weren't taking any orders or serving food for at least 40 minutes due to a health inspection seems absolutely nuts. Where I used to work, huge measures would've been taken in this situation to keep customers happy and ensure their return, but we were offered no compensation. An employee informed us that the "government hates" them since they're cash only (though, what does the IRS have to do with OSHA?). He also said each time they fail the inspection (which apparently has happened) they have to pay $6,000 so they try to shut everything down during inspections in order to be super careful. I guess I'm relieved to not be served at a restaurant failed an inspection in the first place - but more than that, their business failings should not result in my wasted time and patronage. I've given these locations a few chances, even though when I go to any of their spots all I can think of is the video of rats crawling on tables at their Gayborbood location, but this is the last straw. I'll definitely be telling everyone I know not to risk their time and money on these mismanaged restaurants.
(1)Kyrah I.
I only used to come here when visiting family when I lived out of town, now that I've move back it's a weekend go to place for my family and I. I typically get the same thing but sometimes I surprise myself and am never disappointed. The Nutella latte is to absolute die for. It's one of those drinks that forces your eyes to close with every sip. I used to get the shrimp and grits Benedict, but unfortunately they don't sell it anymore so instead I get the creole shrimp and grits skillet with turkey bacon. There's nothing on the menu that's ever been a disappointment. Créme brûlée French toast is amazing, red velvet pancakes are huge, filling and tasty. The other locations are usually really busy but this one seems to almost always have available no wait seating
(5)Chris V.
Totally bonkers brunch/lunch spot -- this is no secret. We are not splitting the atom by informing you of this. I watched my niece house a plate of Apple Cinnamon French Toast, my brother totaled a Skillet of Shrimp and Grits and I had my way with the the Short Rib Benny ... coffee was hot and fresh and since we got their before 10 on a Saturday we had no issues getting a table (5 minute wait). The issue was with the service -- Chelsea was there at almost all of the right times but not when my wife was picking the tomatoes out of her omelette that she did not request -- oh ok, get over it you say? At 15 bucks it should be right. Do the standard two bite check back, not the "does everything look ok?" when the plates are delivered ... sure, on first inspection it looks Ok, but until we stick a fork in in ... well ya know. It's a shame though ... because it really isn't her fault -- she was affable, intelligent and certainly knew her menu -- BUT it comes down to management. I get that this a 'turn and burn' place, get 'em in get 'em out -- but come on. Sure, young staff probably just making Beer money but train your staff properly. Go the extra yard -- separate yourself from the rest. And not by your ridiculous menu offerings. I'm going back, but only because it's clear they are doing something right ... albeit, our meal was not one them.
(3)Colby R.
Not flexible to customers request would not substitute scramble eggs or poached I guess the chef is more important than the customer but the customer pays the check I guess they are so cocky the don't understand the customer make their success I will not return
(1)Kim B.
Green Eggs is something I wish existed in every city. This exact place. Everywhere. If everyone ate here every morning, every person's day would be a good day. Seriously! The philosophy of Green Eggs is reflective in its name. All of the hardware is sustainable and the food is organic. Everything is "Green" (don't worry, you can get loads of unhealthy food still). Each item is described so that the savory taste buds of your mouth are uncontrollable. Creme Brulee French toast? Cake batter french toast? Apple pie french toast (that is what I went with). I have never tasted anything like it, and probably won't again. They also had a fabulous lunch menu, which I hope (if I visit again), that I can try. I can honestly say I don't think I have been as impressed with the taste and presentation with a breakfast meal as much as here.
(5)Rebecca L.
Creme brulee french toast: 10/10 I recommend this place to everyone!
(5)Joe R.
If you are getting brunch at Green Eggs, it is not because you were strolling by. It's because you planned it. The line can be quite intimidating and you can easily expect a 30-45 minute wait. That said. I would wait well over and hour to eat here. Once you get past the wait, you are in a state of euphoria and bliss. I have never been disappointed in my experience at this establishment. As with most restaurants in Philly, you can expect a fresh hot cup of La Colombe coffee straight away. Then you need to make the impossible decision between sweet and savory. Me, I always choose both. The general plan is for everyone to get a savory dish and then we put a sweet dish in the middle to share. Short Ribs Benedict is my personal favorite!!! For the sweet side, I highly recommend the Apple Pie French Toast or the Red Velvet pancakes. Most importantly, as a side for your meal, break out the big bucks and spend the extra $1 on the grits. They'll even sprinkle some scrapple flakes on top. A definite win for the customer! I love this place and will return. BE AWARE. THIS IS CASH ONLY AND THE BILL WILL BE MORE THAN $20. Generally, each meal is around $15. Bring enough with you. Even so, they have an ATM with a low surcharge at $.99.
(5)Eva G.
The food was good, but could have been great. The Eggs Benedict was delicious but overcooked and the pancakes and potatoes, while delicious, came out cold. It was a bit of a let down after reading all the good reviews.
(3)Jenn R.
Came in yesterday with my sister, loved it. Great food & service, waited longer then expected for her pancakes but still worth it.
(5)Jason G.
Ok, so the wait is a bit long, but the service more than made up for shivering in the cold. A note to families with small children, you are allowed to wait inside by the bar. Down to the real show, the food. The turkey bacon is quite possibly the best I've ever tasted! The portions are huge, and the food is flavorful and delicious. Overall, this a great experience, if you're willing to wait.
(4)Enric C.
This place is a Winner!!! I'm not gonna give specific details just come and check it out; you won't be disappointed. Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Decor/cleanliness 5/5
(5)Stephanie S.
Love this place, but it's become very popular now, so be prepared to wait 30 mins to an hour to be seated.
(5)Ben L.
Hell f'in yeah! Found this place on Yelp since it had a lot of positive reviews. The restaurant is a good size with modern decor. The brunch is super popular so try to come early. The food: Chicken & Waffles Benedict- Southern fried chicken and poached country eggs on buttermilk waffle with sage maple and Louisiana Hot Sauce Hollandaise. This is the dish to get! It was excellent. It's an open face waffle with fried chicken, poached egg and hollandaise sauce. So good! yelp.com/user_local_phot… Creme Brûlée French Toast- Vanilla bean custard, fresh berry compote, drizzled with vanilla anglaise and 100% maple syrup, topped with Chantilly cream and fresh berries. This dish was really appealing to the eye and to the belly. yelp.com/user_local_phot… The "Kitchen Sink"- Three eggs scrambled with sausage crumbles, cheese, potatoes, peppers and onions topped with homemade jumbo biscuit and country style pork sausage gravy in a cast iron skillet. thought this was a good dish but it was HEAVY! It's good for only the first few bites. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese- Cavatappi pasta, sharp cheddar and American cheese sauce, topped with blue cheese crumbles, buffalo sauce and southern fried boneless chicken thighs. I was disappointed with this, it had so much promise but I was not a fan of the flavors. The buffalo aspect was too buffalo for me. yelp.com/user_local_phot…
(4)Erica L.
Service is a bit slow, but the food is fantastic. Their french toast and buffalo mac and cheese are a must!!
(4)Joey M.
I heart brunch!!! Came here on a Tuesday around 11ish and the place was packed! I was surprised but it's for a good reason! FYI: CASH only establishment but there is an ATM nestled in the back :) They have a great menu selection and I was having a hard time making my decision! I ultimately chose the Kitchen sink. This was served in a hot cast iron skillet and whoa was I overwhelmed with the amount of food this was! It seems like there were endless layers of cheese, biscuit, egg, sausage and potatoes! It was delectable! I tend to eat a lot of food but by the time I was finished it looked like I hadn't even dented the meal! The servers were super friendly but it did take a lil longer than I would have preferred for our food to come out. I am definitely looking forward to visiting the Green Eggs Café again (even if it's at one of the other locations)
(5)Ron H.
This by far was the rest restaurant that I had a Philadelphia my eggs were not cooked all the way the food server had black fingernails and service took an hour
(1)Heather W.
Best breakfast in Philly! I've been here several times and have never been disappointed. The place is small, but if you're waiting for a spot to sit, it's not a long wait. Service is always prompt and friendly. I love the farm fresh ingredients, and the fact I leave with doggy bag every time I go. The portions are big! You could carpet a small office with an order of the red velvet pancakes. My personal fav is the chicken and waffles eggs Benny! Holy party in my mouth! There are no wrong choices at green eggs cafe! I can't wait for my next visit.
(5)Carter P.
Today is a particularly awesome Fall day (sunny & about 65 degrees) so I headed out to get some good food and do some work from the convenience of this NoLibs hangout. I sat outside at one of the four tables and enjoyed the food and atmosphere along with the added perk of people watching on 2nd St. The food is awesome. I had the predicament of deciding which eggs Benedict to dive into - Chicken & Waffle or Shrimp & Grits. With some advice from the server, I went back to my Southern Roots and had the grits with Rosemary potatoes and I have no regrets. The grits are cheesy, the Benedict is also covered with cheese and it's an incredible meal. Portions are generous so come hungry. I gladly paid $.25 to get a to-go box to enjoy this meal again for dinner.
(5)N B.
This is the best breakfast I ever had. The creme Brulee frenchtoast is amazing. The grits with cheese can't compare to any grits I have ever tasted. I have never been disappointed at Green Eggs even if there is a wait . They have great customer service there is no downside. If you haven't gone you need to get there.
(5)Lisette D.
We made reservations for 1:30 and weren't seated til well after 2:30. It was cold outside and had my 4 month old with me. Our group of 10 went down to 6 of us because the wait was so long. Not a place to go when your hungry or are in a rush. They need a bigger space. Next time gonna come in order the phone and eat it at home. It's just not worth the wait in the cold and the loud environment.
(2)Ren N.
The only reason I am giving a 3 star is because of the food, other than that, this location of green eggs cafe has rude hostess. First their rule of only seating parties after they all arrive is ridiculous. Nowadays only certain restaurants have that. You risk having people stand outside while one of their member is grabbing a parking space, and their table is given away to people who came after just because they missed one person. While I could just say I have 5 people total in reality 6 but you have to still give me a table big enough to fit 6. I know you won't take away a seat to look ill fitting, so when my one member arrives he can just slide right in, what are you going to do about that? Call me a liar? I will not come back again just because this is green eggs cafe. There are other great brunch places that doesn't give attitudes with a side of eggs
(3)Tanya M.
So this could have been the best eggs Benedict I've ever experienced. The sauce was amazing I wanted to lick my plate. But the eggs were overcooked. A poached egg is supposed to have the egg yolk explode over when pierced. Mine was cooked through but still soft. My potatoes were sliced and would have been amazing but they were cold upon arrival. Once again it was really good. Imagine what it would have been like if cooked properly. My table mate had the same thing and here was cooked the same. To bad
(3)Andrew C.
This place is great if you like spending about 2.5 hours waiting to sit for breakfast. Also be ready to spend 5 dollars on a 7 ounce glass of "freshly squeezed" (yeah right) orange juice. The food is ok at best but isn't worth the $16 price tag. Save your time, money, and sanity by not going here. Not worth it at all in the grand scheme of things. Everyone that eats here also judges you as if you aren't good enough to be in there. Really messed up stuff.
(1)Syvan T.
We came here for my birthday brunch. My boyfriend and dad had never been before and I knew they would like it. We started with three iced coffees that were good. After deciding to share with my boyfriend, we decided to get the chicken and waffles benedict and the creme brûlée french toast. My dad got a build an omelette with goat cheese and onions. The food took a bit of time to come but it was well worth the wait. The chicken and waffles benedict was amazing and the creme brûlée french toast was good as well. My dad was very impressed with his omelette and said they but an abundant amount of goat cheese on it. Our meals were very good. The waitress and staff were very nice as well. My dad spilled a drink and someone was on it right away and with a smile no less. The only issue I had was that it was a very hot day and there was no air conditioning. The entire front of the restaurant was open and the fans were on but it was just blowing hot air around. We will definitely be coming back, maybe on a cooler day.
(4)Sabrina W.
If you're having brunch-y cravings, Green Eggs is the place to go to! Ranging from classics such as eggs benedict and pancakes to unique dishes such as creme brulee french toast and chicken & waffles benedict. Their menu caters to a wide array of tastes for vegans & meat-lovers alike, but still not too overwhelming - even for masters of indecision such as myself. My absolute favorites include: - Creme Brulee French Toast Dessert for breakfast - what more can you say? But have no fear! Put all your guilt aside because there are fresh seasonal berries on top of the warm challah and sweet vanilla bean custard, which obviously makes it healthy and thus suitable for breakfast! ;) - The "Kitchen Sink" Eggs, biscuit, gravy & sausage served on a hot skillet. Enough said. The red velvet pancakes are good, but also not life-changing. If you are going to be trying these, I'd highly recommend getting this dish in a kids size. Even at a kids size, this dish seems to replenish itself like five loaves of bread and two fish.
(4)Gennifer Q.
When my friend and I arrived here, there was awkwardness with the seating and the hostesses. Two girls were chatting up a storm by the door. When I tried to interject, one abruptly said to hold on. Wow. Sure, take your time. It's not like I'm here as a customer to get a bite to eat, and support your business. The food was fine. I thought my fries were overly salted, but when you're starving any food is pleasing. Our condiments weren't given to us until after I asked for hot sauce. The staff seemed stressed the day I went. It was packed. The staff was nice, but they were venting way too much about some of the unfavorable customers. Last time I checked I wasn't Dr. Phil. My friend on the other hand was doing her best to not have a freak-out moment. One staff member decided to Windex some of the windows, but why would you do that in front of people eating. My friend got sprayed, and she got worried it got in her food. She told the staff member what happened, but instead of accommodating a new meal or working out another deal, the girl basically went sorry about it, but oh well. My friend got sick later that night. Overall, with the experience and the food, it was just okay.
(3)Kiaira B.
I LOVE THE RED VELVET PANCAKES!!! AND all the other food here, I typically get tex-mex stuff like ranchos huevos or the breakfast burrito. My friends love the short rib egg benedict, or any of the specials. Keep in mind this place is cash only, but they have an ATM inside the building. They don't take reservations so if you come on a weekend, even if you get there early, there WILL be a wait. BUT believe me it is well worth it.. Also this location is byob so feel free to bring your own bottle for your mimosas or drinks of choice. A must eat location if you are in Philly.
(5)Maria D.
We were on brunch here last Sunday. Restaurant was noisy and stuffed with people, but overall I like the place. Food is unique, delicious with excellent presentation. Portions are large, I had to share my red velvet pancakes with a sister. I like it's byob. I hate it's cash only.
(4)Brian W.
What's good about this place? Its food. What's not? Its ridiculously long waits for brunch that isn't much different anywhere else. If you want overly sweet French toast, this may be a good place for you. But it's incredibly poorly managed - there are always tables open and a long wait, waiters suck, the hosts are moody, and the seats are on top of one another. Venture outside the tourist spots and try one of the other local delicious offerings! They could learn a management thing or two from Sabrina's.
(1)Thutrang L.
Green eggs! A popular brunch place! Ordered the Korean burger with spicy fries. Fries were alright, had good flavor but was not as crispy and crunchy as I would have liked. My burger was dripping liquid, my buns got wet... and the overall experience of eating the burger was completely and utterly messy. Flavorwise, not to impressive. There was kimchi inside, so that could have added to the additional moistness of my burger. But the actual patty seemed to be full of liquid and would seep out as I took a bite. I wouldn't recommend this burger, unless you like making a mess as you eat and having a wet burger.
(2)Kristen M.
I returned to Green Eggs with Dining Partner and 3 out-of-town friends on a Friday morning around 10. To start, three friends had the Nutella latte and Dining Partner had the salted caramel latte. All said the lattes tasted great; "it's like drinking liquid Nutella." This time around I ordered the breakfast burrito sans black beans and it was glorious. Two others had the chicken and waffles Benedict (at my recommendation), Dining Partner had the short rib Benedict, and another friend had the Apple Pie French Toast. Everyone was stuffed and highly satisfied at the end of the meal. My only gripe is that the waitress asked if we wanted boxes to take our remaining food home. (She offered, we didn't ask.) Yes! Check came and we were charged* for the to-go boxes. It was only 25 cents per box and I'm a friend of the environment, but we didn't see any signage and the waitress didn't mention it. With the amount of people they turn through the door everyday, that 25 cents per box adds up. I imagine most people feel cheap asking for the charge to be removed and management banks on that. A little slimy, next time I'll bring my own to-go box! *I was just informed this is listed in fine print on the menu. Sorry I was looking at the food and not at the fine print.
(4)Lauren R.
Brunch makes the world go round. And so does green eggs. I've been here several times now with my boyfriend and we're never disappointed. I'm normally a French toast fiend but on our most recent visit I opted for the chicken and waffles Benedict and I think I found my new addiction. SO GOOD. I've also had all types of French toast and the huevos rancheros which are all very good as well. I like weekdays better as the weekend gets very crowded but the wait usually goes very quickly and service is always fast!
(5)Jenna L.
I went here for my birthday, a Sunday at 1030AM, and it was PACKED! But luckily, the waiting line was taken care of swiftly and smoothly. Felt like a special guest the moment I walked in! I loved how the hostess welcomed us and took us to our table. Made me feel like I was in for a great experience! My waitress was alright, she looked like she didn't want to be there and didn't take the time to check on our table at all. Since she wasn't she wasn't so attentive to us, we had to get help from another waitress. Should've given tip to that waitress instead! The food was fantastic. I dream about it nearly every day! I wish the cafe didn't close at 4 PM because there were multiple times I wanted to come here after classes.
(4)Erica L.
Always expect Green Eggs (at any location) to be packed. However, that could only speak for how delicious the food is because it's worth waiting for. I trekked out from University City to Northern Liberties in hopes for a short line. Alas, it was still quite long and let me tell you..the wait was worth it. Their Creme Brulee French Toast was an amazing balance of sweetness but not being too overly sweet. My friend got the Kitchen Sink, which was an eclectic mixture of everything you could possibly stuff into an omelette and still make it delicious. Overall, I was extremely happy (and pleasantly full) with my meal! But, I have to say that their process of waiting and calling out a name when your table is ready is a little..primitive considering how popular they are and how many people are constantly waiting.
(4)Isra A.
Dined here last weekend. We arrived super early on a Saturday morning, pretty much right after they opened and so there was no wait time. Our entrees all came out at a decent time and we enjoyed them. We ordered the red velvet pancakes as a breakfast dessert and I was so disappointed. They tasted gooey and under cooked and had a strong powdery baking soda/powder/flour taste that just didn't wear off during cooking. These things looked like they would taste amazing so I'm surprised at how terrible they tasted. Perhaps they were not cooked right. Even though the establishment was practically empty, our server was so hard to flag down. At multiple points I saw her sitting down and eating while I twiddled my thumbs waiting for my coffee refill while looking at her but she was in her own world talking to co-workers and completely disengaged from the service aspect of the job. We ended up just flagging don other servers for our needs but I felt bad doing that as it felt like we were pulling them away from their tables for our needs. Mark up on the juice was ridiculous. My sister ordered an OJ and was never asked if she wanted the large or small and so the bill had $3 for OJ + $2 for a size upgrade. Um hello we were never asked if we wanted it to be upgrade to a large. That's just a shady practice to squeeze more money out of a consumer. Finally, I'm a little weary of this being a cash only establishment.
(2)Lia B.
Went back to green eggs today in no libs after a year hiatus. Green eggs I'm even impressed! First while the tofu scramble still isn't made vegan by default (womp womp) - it was veganized for me upon request. And the server even went so far as to check the vegan status of the bread and bagels - and even though the bread / bagels were not vegan I obviously appreciate the fact checking. Our meals came out fast and the food as always is good.
(3)H. I.
Not my favorite of the 3 locations but can't beat the food. 3 of us showed up around 1:30 pm on a Saturday and waited about 25 minutes to be seated. Ventured out of my comfort zone this time and ordered the Korean BBQ Chicken Burger instead one of the decadent breakfast dishes that I usually get. It was delicious but a little messy to handle. I kept the burger in hand until I finished it so the kimchi wouldn't fall out. It was really good though, I would order it again if in the mood for lunch there. My brother and boyfriend both ordered the chicken and waffles - needless to say they went into a mild food induced coma after breakfast. We also got an order of tiramisu french toast for the table which we could hardly finish after our main entrees. Love coming to green eggs but I would prefer the other 2 locations over the northern liberties one. The northern liberties spaces is just one big room. The other 2 locations are more broken out so it feels a little cozier.
(5)Noa V.
We had a short weekend in Philadelphia. As Vegans we were surprised to see that there were decent options in the city. On our last day (Sunday) we decided to go to Green eggs cafe for breakfast, do a bit of last minute site-seeing and hop back on our 1:30 pm train to New Jersey. We got there at around 10 AM to find the place pretty full with people waiting outside. We didn't know it's going to be so crowded because we never been there before and didn't know what to expect.. We asked the hostess how long the wait is going to be and she said around 15 mintues so we waited. The wait ended up being more like 45-60 minutes! It was a hot day outside and could've been nice if the waiters brought glasses of water out. When we were finally inside we saw that there were a lot of empty tables. We didn't understand it.. We didn't have a lot of time and were very hungry so we ordered 2 vegan french toast. It's a very big dish so ordering 2 of them might have been too much. It was delicious!! We ordered a glass of orange juice and they accidently brought two and we told them to take 1 back. After we paid we saw that we failed to notice that they charged us for 2 glasses of orange juice. We told it to them but it took them so long to get back to us with the change , and we were in a hurry, that we just left... So to conclude: The food (that we actually tasted) was delicious but the service not so good. Tip1:Avoid in rush hours. Tip2: They only accept cash but there's an ATM there.
(3)Melody Q.
One of the best brunches I've ever had. The red velvet pancakes live up to the hype and both the short rib eggs benedict and grits were phenomenal. Only downside was the incredibly long wait, in which we originally were told 30mins but waited over an hour. In the end though, we all left completely happy and satisfied with the meal.
(4)Don P.
There were more than 6 empty tables yet we had to wait outside in the lightly drizzing rain more than 10 minutes. Service to get a table is very slow. The hostess doesn't know how to maneuver the customers so that they don't have to wait unnecessarily. It's not that hard to clear a table and get people seated first. That should be a top priority in raising more reveneues. The faster the turn around the more profits earned. Food is generally good. Once you're served, the waitress staff know what to do.
(1)Ellen W.
A few things before I get to the food. I typically don't have a problem waiting but for those of you who do, plan for a weekday and you still may wait. But, well worth it. If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing brunch location, this isn't for you. I, on the other hand, approve of anywhere I can listen to Nelly and Ludacris while eating. Now the food. My boyfriend had the huevos rancheros and claimed it as the best breakfast he's ever had. Typically, his food gets a heavy dose of hot sauce but he happily proclaimed this dish didn't need it. Served in an iron skillet, the dish was a prefect combination of crispy cheese, spicy pork, and a great salsa. Not to mention the fried egg thrown in the mix. I had the Apple Pie French Toast. The source of the missing star. While it was very good, it left a little to be desired. There were 3 slices of French toast with apples on the top. The apples were delicious but the bottom slices were a bit dry. But, I almost feel the food in general was so good that I'm just being picky.
(4)Fawn M.
I love there breakfast, always something unique on the menu. We went a couple of Saturdays ago for breakfast, we arrived before 10 so luckily there was no wait. I had the homemade corned beef hash with 3 sunny side up eggs on it and a kid's portion of red velvet pancakes. My boyfriend had the strawberry and banana pancakes with side of turkey bacon. Everything was delicious and plentiful, both of us took plates home. Great service and great food. One of my favorite things about this place is that the wait staff, regardless of if they are or are not assigned to your table, are always eager to assist you. I have been to some places and have been ignored by other staff simply because I was sitting at 'their' table!! I have never experienced that type of services here, highly recommend!
(5)Adam C.
Before I proceed with this lambaste I must tell you that the food here is excellent. It's a shame that I'm now sitting here with a bad taste in my mouth. First, let's start with the first issue I'm annoyed about. How can a sit down restaurant in a large, modern city be cash only? I know these folks are far from being the only ones but anytime I encounter this I will a) ding the place for it and b) (if I remember) be more reluctant to choose this place when alternatives exist. To me the attitude of cash only indicates either poor business practices it an element of shadiness and tax cheats. Furthermore the ATM charges .99. While reasonable, as ATMs go, that is an additional $1 my already overpriced meal cost me. What do I know? I'm sure there is a compelling reason why this fine, always busy, with a computerized POS system, restaurant chooses to eschew credit cards. I guess they don't really need my business anyway. Next issue: The fact that in order to get what I wanted to eat, I had to order it to go because the kitchen will not make it for here. You read that correctly. The kitchen WILL make me a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, they just WON'T put it on a plate. I suppose there was nothing stopping me from opening up my .25 container (yes, there is a to go container up charge) and consuming my tasty, sandwich right here but I've already made a spectacle of myself while trying to order what I came in here wanting and would rather return to the anonymity of my office where I can consume my apparently shameful sandwich in peace. Instead of carrying out my plan of having a nice, relaxed breakfast, chilling, drinking coffee, eating my egg sandwich and reading, I got to spend the entire considerable amount of time that I waited for my sandwich fuming and mentally composing this review. and then I got to carry it out.
(2)A-Sharai W.
This place is PHENOMENAL! Fast service & cool decor to say the least... But I will add that it is a place where you should know EXACTLY what you want by the time the server comes back to the table a second time. Lol they are always ready to write and deliver!! Green Eggs is a happenin' spot- all 3 of them!
(4)Miguel V.
First time here and I have to say the food was amazing. Split the creme brûlée french toast and eggs Benedict chicken and waffle with the Mrs. Coffee was like jet fuel and service was with a smile. Didn't give the place 5 stars cause the wait was a bit long and once we were done eating I felt rushed to leave. I wanted to enjoy more conversation but I guess it's not that kind of place. But I do highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great early morning breakfast spot.
(4)Tinique P.
A great twist on all of your favorite breakfast foods... We had red velvet pancakes and creme brûlée french toast. As you've read in other reviews, both are very popular dishes and both taste extraordinary! The presentation of the food makes you want to snap photos (which most do) and delay taking your first bite. The place is small- it seats about 80 people and they do not take reservations. So try to go early in the morning or before peak breakfast time as you will be waiting outside for some time for a seat. Once in side- and again, it will be worth the wait. The service is good and the food extraordinary. I should also note, the prices are like diner food!!! Yeah- really!!! So worth it...go and enjoy.
(5)Monica W.
Went to green eggs this past weekend while in Philly on a mini vacation. First off the location is pretty small so if going be prepared for a wait. I was with a group of 9 we called ahead and still had to wait 45 min before we were seated. The server was great. Very attentive and served us well with such a large party and a packed restaurant. The food was very good. The portions here are HUGE! The menu prices were on the higher side but with the size of the portions I had no complaints. We had 3 kids with us and they really loved the chicken and waffles as well as the red velvet pancakes. I had a club sandwich was so large I could only get through half of it. The only thing that could have made this meal better was a mimosa. They only had a bottle of champagne and carafe of OJ for sale. No by the glass. Great experience here. I would definitely go back again next time in Philly.
(4)Alison L.
I very, very rarely write one star reviews, but this establishment has the worst service. I wish I was being dramatic, but I was livid by the end of the dining experience. Seated immediately upon arrival on a Saturday morning at 10am. So far so good. Server took 15 minutes to come around and take the order. Eh, ok. It seems like she was having a bad day, but I did not expect it to actually affect the dining experience. Ordered. The server literally rolled her eyes when I asked her to add something to my order. Waited 30 minutes. No bueno. A couple was seated next to us and ordered. Waited an additional 20 minutes and the couple receives their food before us. It was at this point I swore to never come back again. I said something to a different server and our food came out a minute later. We asked for the check, and surprise surprise, it took 20 minutes for them to bring out the check. We asked the primary server, a second server and the hostess before finally getting the check so we can go. The food was decent, but certainly not anywhere close to make up for the fact that we had to wait as long as we did, in addition to the ridiculous service. I know not all diners here experience this, but I am beyond appalled with the way things went. Sure, go eat the red velvet pancakes, but the Green Eggs Cafes throughout Philly will not receive my recommendation.
(1)Kaitlyn G.
One of my favorite breakfast spots in philly. Never a bad meal had here! Expect a wait of at least 20 minutes on a Saturday or Sunday morning. They're always packed and its a small space but TOTALLY worth it! I love their creme brûlée french toast! And the Apple french toast! The regular and crab cake Benedict are also amazing!! This place is cash only but they have an atm inside so no worries if you forget to stop by the bank! Definitely a must go!
(4)Anthony W.
I got up with a good friend again, the only one who's evolved enough to think brunch is cool and breakfast is cooler. We were back in the mix at Green Eggs Cafe, but this time it was to say goodbye to my Brother in Brunch, Brother in Breakfast, a good brother period... he moved away. I learned my lesson from the red velvet pancakes last time about how to get them next time. Instead I went with apple pie french toast... EAUX SNAPS! They were fockin' rockin' and it's rare that I say that. I made one small change to the order that really set off the whole thing. I'm not much a fan of caramel so I asked that it be swapped with vanilla anglaise. I was told that they could not. I demanded satisfaction! And for an additional fee of $1.50 or so... I was told that satisfaction could indeed be mine... so we reached an understanding. I didn't even order anything to go with it... just plain coffee and it was easily one of the best meals I've had. The anglaise was like putting ice cream on it, waiting for it to melt and letting it reach room temperature... all the while sidestepping the sogginess. And check it out, it came with a scoop of whipped butter in the style of ice cream. I don't know about green eggs, but as far as I'm concerned this is the Apple Pie French Toast Café.
(5)Jordan S.
I think I'm just a fanboy. I've never had anything hear that made me crazy for this place but I just love coming here. Something about Green Eggs Cafe just makes me happy. I will say the pancakes are pretty memorable. Do yourself a favor and ignore the legions of pricier pancake specialty this and pretentious-word that and just stick to the regular $7 pancakes. You can get one topping for 'em and they will really drown them with it. They are HUGE too. I cannot finish these by myself and I'm usually efficiently dosed into a food coma by 2pm every day.
(4)Lauren C.
Girls brunch yeaterday morning. We always see lines and lines of people around this place, but never really feel like waiting, so when the opportunity presented itself on a Tuesday, we made it happen. The restaurant was pretty much empty which was incredible. Our server was great! Had a really fun vibe and made our breakfast really pleasant. I had the vegetarian benedict with the rosemary potatos. When I went to the one in South Philly, i went with the potatos with onions and peppers which were good too, but the rosemary spuds were out of this world! One of my friends got the grits, which were prob. the most creamy, delicious grits i've ever tasted. Another friend got the red velvet pancakes which were HUGE and overwhelmingly delicious. My final friend got the chicken and waffle benedict... which doesn't particularly appeal to me, but she seemed to enjoy it. The coffee is strong, they keep it coming, and same goes for the water. I really enjoyed this place. I know the 'Green Eggs' name got a bad rap from the rats at the center city location, but this place was untouched, and even in center city... it happens. This place is great! They have been embarassed, and I assure you now that these restaurants will be sterile! Mangia!
(5)Sudo N.
As with most breakfast places, it can be hard to find gluten-free options on Green Eggs's menu. I got their cheesy grits, with scrapple points. This cost only $5, and is so rich and filling that I didn't want anything else for quite a while. I was happy with it, but would not want to eat it regularly. The coffee was good. The tables are big, good for groups; if you are by yourself you may end up eating with strangers. The restaurant is rather noisy and busy, not a good place to sit quietly. I would return.
(3)Vanessa K.
I visited Green Eggs Cafe a couple weeks ago at the suggestion of a friend. The cafe is very cute and there was no wait for us on a Saturday because we came toward the end of brunch. I orded the creme burlee french toast- it looked very decadent but it didn't taste that way. It was okay- but the bread should have been more moist. I also orded the buffalo mac and cheese and it was AMAZING!!! Improve your life and order it! My wife had the chicken and waffle benedict. We shared it and both thought it was okay. Nothing to write home about but kinda good. I planned to order the red velvet pancakes but decided against when I saw that the stack was larger than my head and nobody wanted to share. womp. So I will go back and get them next time. I say check it out because it is pretty good. Remember to BYOB and to order the mac and cheese!
(3)Steve M.
I love this brunch, every time. Eggs Benedict has never been better than the Philly-Style version at Green Eggs, served with pork loin on a Philly soft pretzel roll. Their grits are best-in-class (perfectly chunky texture with melted cheese), their peanut-butter-stuffed French Toast somehow light and not so sweet it melts your brain... and free coffee while you wait for a table, which is seldom very long somehow. And the "kitchen sink"... well just be sure you're hungry. Highly recommended!
(5)Melissa F.
Thank you, Yelpers, for advising the bf and I to come here--it was fantastic and the waitstaff was SO friendly! We chose three dishes-- breakfast burrito, kitchen sink, and (of course) the red velvet pancakes-- to share. The portion sizes are gigantic (we didn't finish any of the dishes) and were all great! Naturally, we LOVED the red velvet pancakes and, since I've gone back to DC, I can't stop telling everyone about those pancakes! If you are in Philly/visiting Philly, do yourself a favor and at least go to Green Eggs and get yourself an order of these pancakes!
(5)Matthew T.
I went with my girlfriend and it was good. Hers was much better than mine. I ordered the chipped beef...disappointing. Its just toast with gravy, with a littttle bit of beef. The chipped beef at Standard Tap is way better. Standard Tap has lots of beef, moisturized with gravy. This chipped beef was hardly any beef, just gravy and toast. My girlfriends meal was good. Hence, 3 stars instead of 2. My guess is that it is a hit or miss kind of place depending on what you order. Don't get the chipped beef.
(3)Justine S.
Horrible service, but the food was good. Absolutely not worth the wait. We ordered soups, which typically is served before your meal. Our waitress "Madeline" was standing around, not once following up on how long the food was taking, not asking if we would like refills on any beverages. We had to get her attention (because she was very busy leaning and doing nothing) to ask if the soups were coming out soon. She went to check, shortly after the soups came out and it was very obvious they were sitting around for a while as the cheese was cold. Clearly in her day dreaming laziness she forgot her job is a server. A few minutes later our meals came out - what's the point of a soup appetizer at that point? Awful service.
(1)Carolyn L.
As far as bruncheries go, Green Eggs is a worthy contender but definitely is no K-O. In a NoLibs Bruncherie Boxing match it surely go the distance (full number of rounds). As an avid brunch go-er, I've grown tired of the off-the-wall french toasts and giant portion size gimmicks. I do still love me some brunch, but I've long ago stopped being impressed and dazzled by dessert atop french toast and heaping mounds of average breakfast food.. With that said, the food is A-OK but nothing to write home about. I do like their extensive benedict options as I am a fan of those hollandaise doused, running egg smothered, heart attacks. Only downside is sometimes their over easy eggs come out borderline over hard. :( The specials board usually has something that is worth trying. In general, the food is cooked well, seasoned well, and is fairly tasty, Plus, their coffee is pretty good. Brunch waits are pretty outrageous. I don't think GE is worth the wait, however, I would happily jaunt down there for a weekday or early weekend breakfast. Servers are incredibly personable but a little slow if they're busy. In all fairness, if I could, I would give good old GE 3.5 stars.
(3)Angie K.
The stars remain the same, but there is a dish worth mentioning: PORK BELLY BENEDICT. Now this is pork belly done right: thick cubes of pork belly, smoked with maple, appropriately seasoned with salt and pepper...kind of like Korean BBQ pork belly. If you are a true pork belly fan, you must get this! I would've bumped up one star just on the pork belly alone, but the Chicken and Waffles Benedict was horrible. Small pieces of fried chicken that wasn't even crispy. No thanks. The Red Velvet Pancakes are huge like everyone mentioned, but it wasn't too sweet and the chocolate morsels were just enough and not overwhelming.
(4)Samantha K.
Definitely one of the best brunch places in the city! The food portions are HUGE so it's very much worth the price. My only problem is the long wait times to actually get a seat. On the weekends it can easily be at least an hour wait for a table and they don't take reservations.
(4)Nancy P.
Personally, I cant ever say no to breakfast food. It's the best meal of the day, in my opinion. So I guess I am slightly partial to brunch locations, but fortunately (for my waist) and unfortunately (for my cravings) I don't get to go to many places. Initially we had plans to go to Sabrina's in South Philly, but the wait was over an hour. We decided to check out Green Eggs Cafe instead because a few of my friends had recommended it. The wait was almost as long..(stubborn table who paid and sat sipping on coffee, just sit outside already!) But the turnover on tables was pretty decent. I had my mind set from before I made plans to eat that I wanted Eggs Benedict. It didn't hit the spot as I was hoping it would. Yes, I love poached eggs and you really cant go wrong with it, but the hollandaise sauce wasn't there for me. My one friend ordered the breakfast burrito (carb city!); it was an enormous portion. My other friend got waffles with fresh fruit, however she saw on the menu that they offered ice cream but the server told us that they didn't have any (no freezers?). Both seemed to enjoy their meals though. We also split the kobe sliders trio. I had the shiitake mushroom one and enjoyed it but wished i didn't eat so much of my eggs benedict. It's definitely a cute place to check out if the wait isn't that long (but I went on a beautiful but windy Sunday afternoon, so I get it). I'd come back but wouldn't order the eggs benedict again. And don't forget the cash and BYOB.
(4)Sarin S.
The food is amazing! You HAVE to try the creme brule french toast. This place serves breakfast and lunch all day. My friends and I were visiting from Los Angeles and picked this place based on the previous yelp reviews. looking for a place to have brunch at. I had a great experience. The owner is also very nice and friendly!
(5)Julie M.
I had the creme brulee french toast, but it was a very tough decision because everything looked and sounded delicious. We had to wait about an hour for a table for two on Sunday at noon, but that helped me work up my appetite so I gobbled up my giant plate of french toast in one of my fastest eating times ever. The berries were fresh, the sauce was creamy and brioche was lightly fried but not too heavy. I also got a sampling of the buffalo chicken mac and cheese which was amazing. It comes in its own skillet, bubbling with cheddar and topped with blue cheese. Yes, you will have to wait for brunch, but I am so glad that I did.
(5)April W.
Long wait on the weekend, but was expected. Must try the Benedicts! I've at least seen all of them and am always impressed!
(4)Cara L.
Let me begin by stating the bad: There's always a wait, the place is small, it's cash only. That being said, I do not care about any of that because it's worth it. I have never had something here I didn't love! When I have people visit from out of town I bring them here because I am certain they'll have an incredible meal that they can't just get anywhere. I love the salmon benedict (those fried capers!!!) and the short rib benedict. Their short ribs are great, I love getting them over the grits. The mac & cheese is absolutely incredible. The specialty stuffed french toast options are always fantastic, they are decadent but worth the treat. The chicken cutlet sandwich is very good, their tomato soup is a great side. The short rib panini is delicious, as is the buffalo chicken mac & cheese. The specialty coffees are delightful as well as the lemonade. Long story short, you cannot go wrong when you come here.
(5)Malik M.
Love this place for brunch. I went here as soon as I arrived in Philly from LA. There are a lot of brunch spots in Philly but I truly appreciated their food. The wait was perfect as I was catching up with an old friend that I haven't seen in a while. She was pleased with the food and service. The wait gave us time to catch up and when the food arrived, "she's a foodie" it was pleasing to say the least! This friend is now my girlfriend and will soon be more. So it's great for a first brunch date!
(5)Tiffany T.
Been here many times. This is a review of their Snickers French Toast and Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict. Service was on point as usual - Snickers French Toast: very good, a little bit sweet, but that probably means it's just right for the average American. I could taste the snickers throughout the french toast. My only complain is that it was barely luke warm when it came out - Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict: meow :/ The egg wasn't poached perfectly as it normally should be. When I cut into the egg, I expect its gooeyness to flow all over my egg and chicken. It didn't. It was medium-well on the inside. Luckily, I used to be a well done egg eater, so I ate it anyway. The hollaindaise was good. The chicken, I don't remember it being advertised as such on the menu.. correct me if I'm wrong, but it wasn't your average fried chicken. It was more like a breaded, buffalo chicken breast. Flavored very well I must say, but not the fried chicken I was looking for. Waffle was good, potatoes were pretty good although it tasted like there was ginger in it, so that threw me off a bit. IMO, go to Hawthornes for the chicken and waffles!!
(4)Sarah E. H.
Oh Green Eggs Cafe, You get a star for food alone--everything else...not worth it. The overall attitude is just not welcoming at this place. They have a card on every table saying something to the effect of We're Right, You're Wrong, and don't try to get away without paying for food you couldn't eat due to allergy or whatever. When I went o pay bill at 'counter/bar/hostess' area, I got told I'd have to go back to my seat and pay my waitress..not "Let me give that to your waitress"..no..GO BACK". Just rude on top of rude and rule on top of rule..No thanks Green Eggs.
(1)Jeremy R.
We had a very underwhelming experience. We went for brunch. Out of a group of 5 they screwed up every order except one. I mean come on people. It's breakfast fare how hard is to get an order right. To be fair the food they gave us was good but they didn't seem to do anything special to acknowledge their mistake which left my brother waiting for his food after everyone else was done. Don't plan to return
(2)Den S.
I took my wife here due to a coworkers recommendation .Although my choice of a breakfast burrito was pretty common to what was available I couldn't be more happy with my selection Our waitress was top notch and someone was always available to freshen up our coffee Arriving early on a Sunday morning seating wasn't a problem.The only regret I had was that I couldn't have tried more items on the menu.We will definitely have a return visit
(4)Jackie P.
I give it 4.5 stars (we had to wait outside in the cold for an hour). I got the Creme Brûlée French Toast and my boyfriend got The "Kitchen Sink" half way though the meal we switch meals and it was worth it! Both meals were equally delicious. (And I'm not an egg person). We will definitely be back but on a day that is a little warmer.
(4)Sam R.
Street parking for this place & it can get really really busy. It is super noisy on the inside so make sure your ear drums are prepared. The hostess was outside & we waited about 25 min for our party of 2. When we were finally seated I ordered scrambled eggs w/cheese, turkey bacon with rye bread & rosemary potatoes. I also ordered the smoothie which consisted of banana, strawberry, honey and greek yogurt ! When my order arrived WOW ! The portions were huge. Everything was very tasty. The turkey bacon strips were huge (def not what I am used too) ! I was pleasantly surprised. The smoothie wasn't to thick or to thin. I really enjoyed it. I left incredibly stuffed. I don't even think I need to eat for the rest of today :) !!! However, I do wish the service was a lot better. It took awhile to place our order & receive our food & then to receive the check. However, the food was so good you barely notice how bad the service the really is. The food makes up for the lack of service. The seating layout is fairly open so you might end up seated next to people you don't know. Its loud enough though that you won't have to worry about them eavesdropping on your conversation. I will be back to try the french toast next !
(4)Blue A.
Our last morning in Philly we whipped out our Yelp app and found Green Eggs. Great reviews, unusual offerings...lets do it! Walking in the have the main wall open to the street. It's like dinning outside but under the comfort of a roof. We sat somewhere in about the middle of the restaurant and the servers were extremely nice, friendly and got us our coffees in no time. I had the pork belly eggs Benedict. Mainly because I love both dishes so much desperately, I can't imagine how they would taste together! I was extremely happy. Two poached eggs, with tender delicious porkbelly under...with a delicious hallandase sauce. It was a winner. Unfortunatly we didn't get any of the sweet plates but did see some of them wiz by us. I wish we had! We wanted to leave room to get donuts...but those creme brule french toast looked AMAZING. Maybe next time!
(4)Michael G.
Nice place with some outdoor seating and friendly staff, but overall mediocre food. Good portions, ok prices, but falling short on flavor. One order was the smoked lox Benedict. While the poached egg was great, the dish falls apart from there. Huge portion of salmon, but a quarter slice of white bread under each egg - not a great ratio. And while rosemary home fries sound good, they didn't have enough seasoning for their title. The other order was the creme brûlée French toast. Again, great portion and nice presentation, but id give it all up for better flavor. It seemed like toasted white bread dipped in a not-sweet-enough cream, then topped with standard whipped cream and a little fruit. Cheap table side syrup only makes the situation worse, so maybe stay away from that strategy. The menu has so many good ideas and combinations that if they just put a little more thought and quality into it, it could be great. Until then, it's just another average breakfast place for me.
(2)P C.
Mediocre, lukewarm food. Looooong wait on Mother's Day. Called 3 days prior to Mother's Day and was told they don't take reservations or same-day call aheads. Went anyway. Called from BF Bridge at 9:55 am and was told the wait was 30 min. Arrived 10 am and told it's an hour. Waited a full 2 hours and 5 min to be seated (others who came after us were seated before us since they had "called ahead" before 8 am...something we were told the restaurant didn't allow). While others lost their cool with hostess (making her sob), we remained calm. Manager apologized for the wait, then accidentally knocked hot sauce off table and picked it up off the floor and put it right back on the table (note to people in food business - that is gross). 2 adjacent tables who were sat 10 min after us got their food 10 min before we did. Staff's explanation: "we like to serve the entire table together and we ordered 'sweet dishes' and they ordered 'egg dishes' (they didn't)." Maybe creme brûlée FT is great when it's hot, but certainly was nothing stellar at room temp. Likewise with the buffalo chix mac & cheese. And the red velvet pancakes, which incredulously arrived 10 min after everything else, were underwhelming (according to others at the table) - I had already lost my appetite. GEC gave unsolicited 20% off check, but experience still put a significant damper on Mom's Day. Perhaps they should take reservations on special days and offer 2 or 3 seatings for brunch?
(2)Melissa J.
Man, the food here is BANGIN! Red velvet pancakes, breakfast burritos, creme brulee french toast, duck reuben, I will take one of each please! I came here with four friends around noon on a Sunday... it was pretty crowded but not THAT crowded. We were told a 30 min wait, OK we could deal with that. It was chilly out and everyone awkwardly stands on this one wall on the side of the restaurant, maybe trying to eyeball the other patrons dishes and contemplate what to order? We waited inside, outside, walked around the neighborhood, got some cash (CASH ONLY but there is an ATM in the back if you forget), and bought champagne (BYOB, awesome), got some coffee from the coffee stand in the back... cool)... and we were STILL WAITING. An hour and 15 minutes passed and we were finally seated. I understand they were busy, but one of my pet peeves is when they don't give you accurate wait times. If it will be over an hour, just tell us please! Otherwise I am drooling in anticipation unnecessarily for an extra 45min! Once we sat down, everything was great. Our server was fantastic (I think they make the female servers there wear really tight leggings and it seems like they are also required to have great rear ends). We made out own mimosas with the fresh squeezed juice (yum) and our food came out fairly quickly. Everyone was happy I had the breakfast burrito.... everything you love about breakfast wrapped together in a warm tortilla mmmmm. I love that they put the potatoes in there too. My only complaint would be I wanted more salsa. My friend is an eggs benedict lover and connoisseur and she gave hers an A+, which is difficult to get! Once we got the bill, the prices weren't too bad, but man the really get you on the juice! It was good, but two large juice pitchers ran us almost $40! Oh well, the mimosas were worth it and I would do it again! I debated giving 3 or 4 stars.... I would give 4 for the coffee station while you wait, good service once you sit down, amazing food, and BYOB.... but I just can't get past the ridiculously long wait and false advertising on wait times! I don't mind waiting, just please let me know!!! Green eggs cafe, I will be back, next time I hope it is a 4 or 5 star experience! You were so close!
(3)Ashley S.
We waited about 45 min for a table for four (as expected at 11 AM on a Saturday morning). Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. We had the Ultimate Tofu Scramble (for any non-vegetarians who enjoy eating vegetarian sometimes, it definitely tasted like soy and other substitutes but was still delicious), Breakfast Burrito (quite large, very yummy), the Kitchen Sink (huge portion, tasty), and the Chef's Burger (a little messy to eat but very juicy and cooked perfectly; plus, a huge portion of fries). All in all , a wonderful experience, and well definitely be back soon!
(5)Nikitha C.
Best food I've had in a very long time! We had a 25mind wait, but it wAs worth it. Great atmosphere and great customer service. One bite of tiramisu French toast and u thought I wAs in heaven. Nutella latte and signature hash browns are must try. My husband ordered breakfast burrito. Very tasty as well. Very cute place with amazing food! Cash only! Park on the streets. Very environmental friendly :)
(5)Jodi W.
Best brunch in town. Recommend trying this weeks special, Kings French Toast and Moroccan Lamb Hash!
(5)Chantel S.
Green Eggs! I am an absolute fan of the food here. I've been twice and both times they did not disappoint. The first time I had the kitchen sink. It is a lot of food and the flavors with the onions and peppers were awesome. The second time I had the creme brulee French toast. It was out of this world delicious. The fruit tasted fresh and the sauce that was on the French toast was the highlight of the entire dish. This plate was also a lot of food for me but I could not stop eating! My friend let me taste her quinoa porridge which was delicious. The next time I go back that is what I will order. The staff is very friendly. Two thumbs up for Green Eggs Cafe in Northern Liberties!
(5)Lauren L.
I had brunch with a friend here last week. I got the vegan French toast and she had the non vegan french toast. Our waiter was super nice and full of energy at 10 in the morning! Our food came out quickly and was delicious. I wish they took credit cards and had more vegan options, but overall it's a great little gem. I've had the vegan skillet here once before too and remember it being delicious and fresh!
(4)Chi T.
I'm definitely coming back. I had the chicken and waffles eggs benedict ("chickie ben," as the waiter called it) with a side of poutine... wow! I would certainly get this dish again. The chicken was moist, the waffles were buttermilky, and the poached eggs were... poachy (?). I wasn't too fond of the little bits of ham (or bacon) in the poutine, but it was still tasty and didn't ruin the poutine. My bf had the creamed chipped beef and bacon, and while the flavor was tasty, there wasn't enough of anything but Texas toast and gravy. We both liked my dish better :-) They also brew La Colombe coffee, my fave. Oh, and there's a jar w/sugar cubes on the tables. So cute! I kind of wish they were marshmallows so you can snack on them while you wait for your food. I was a bit too happy-go-lucky and put a few too many cubes in my coffee. We arrived around 11:30 and got seated around noon. I wish they took reservations. Overall, Green Eggs, thumbs up.
(4)Alli H.
Delicious, delicious, delicious. Friends have been telling my boyfriend and I that we should grab brunch here for so long.... WHY did we wait?! We could have been eating this delicious stuff for over a year now! Service was impeccable. Veggie burger and fries were awesome. Loved it! We will be back!
(5)Sara P.
Every other Sunday, my friend and I brave the long brunch crowd lines to eat... The Best Chicken & Waffles in the World!!! Well, I get the chicken and waffles. She's a vegetarian (been there, done that, done with that). What makes this dish better than normal run-of-the-mill chicken and waffles?? Chicken and waffles sandwiching a poached egg with hollandaise sauce, real maple syrup (just a bit), and... hot sauce. And, I don't even like hot sauce! On top of that, I substitute the potatoes with their tomato soup. It sounds decadent. Hell, it is decadent. Incarnate. My favorite Philly treat at the moment. This place would be getting 5 stars if it was just about food quality. But, I did have bad service my first few times (service has since improved). And, no credit cards is a real downer.
(4)Trisha L.
I always make my other half come out here to pick up my breakfast and we finally made it in to sit and eat. The food us always out of this world, and the atmosphere is cozy and friendly. I will be back with my friends for sure!
(4)Charles T.
its not your typical breakfast menu, but it's definitely a place to check out. Limited seating so you might have to wait to get seated if you have a large party. Prices are a little up there for a breakfast menu (average plate is about $12-$15) and the spot is a BYOB!
(5)Lisa C.
One of my favorite brunch places when I still lived in Philly. I love the red velvet pancakes but can only finish 1/4 of it before I'm stuffed! I miss coming here on a Saturday morning and enjoying a cup of coffee, while chatting with a friend and devouring the delicious food!! It does get pretty hectic and cramped on weekend mornings (as to be expected with brunch places) but usually worth the wait! If you don't feel like standing there, you can always sign in with the hostess outside and explore the neighborhood. At Northern Libs, you can sometimes find flea markets and fun things to do on weekends anyway!
(5)Madison W.
So so so good. Had to wait like thirty minutes but it was definitely worth it. My boyfriend and I both got the Chicken and Waffles Benedict. He got the Rosemary home fries and I got the home fries with onions and peppers. My boyfriend acted as if he had literally died and gone to heaven. I was equally impressed. The hot sauce hollandaise was my favorite part. With the maple syrup there was a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Nicole V.
I would give this 3.5 stars. The food was good and hot when served. My friend had the creme brulee french toast and loved it. I had the veggie benedict and have nothing bad to say. Their portions are large. What I didn't like was the lack of service when it came to filling coffee and water. I know it was busy but I hate being left thirsty. I really had to laugh when we received the bill and saw due to their large portions, I was charged for the "biodegradable box" used to take my leftovers. Really?!? The amount that is charged per dish is not enough to cover a box they feel the need to tack on another $0.25. I know it is not much but it is the principle. If I wash the box, may I have a refund upon returning it?
(3)Pam S.
Came for breakfast. Was wowed. Will return. Good food, good atmo, good service. Green Eggs Cafe easily made my list of places to hit up for breakfast when I saw their very vegan/vegetarian/omnivore friendly menu. Perfect for my usual breakfast scenario: Recruit friend. Go to place. Pam orders something involving tofu, friend orders something involving bacon or eggs. Enjoy. Both of us left the place with leftovers, me with half my order of vegan french toast, him with at *least* half of his meaty/cheesy breakfast. Both, happy. Totally empty for a weekday breakfast, very delicious.
(5)Jessie K.
So my friend and I went today, sunday, and the good was still delicious just sloppier
(4)Ordale A.
I arrived at this place with all of the bad temperament that comes from being stuck on a non-moving Amtrak train for three hours. The fact that the red velvet pancakes were square and not round as I expected was enough to make me go Katie-Kaboom in there. But I kept my cool because the idea of a stack of red pancakes layered with marscapone and chocolate is very pacifying in a Homer Simpson kind of way. I wish I could get all "Iron Chef America Judge" on you and describe the intricacies of the flavors, but I ate a stack of red pancakes with cheese, chocolate and maple syrup...oh, and a side of bacon. You'd have a better chance asking a heroin addict to describe the high halfway through a nod. One minute there was a huge plate of pancakes (and bacon, let's not forget the bacon) and then there wasn't. Somebody--I assume the waiter--came by asking for money and then we left. I think we paid him first. I hope we paid him first.
(4)Sarah K.
I really want to really like this place. They give huge portions of food and it's delicious! I'd recommend the red velvet pancakes, creme brulee french toast, kitchen sink, and eggs benedict. The lox benedict comes with a LOT of lox (dare I say, too much?). However, there's a long, boring, uncomfortable wait in crowded, confined areas or outside with no seating area; rushed and frenzied service, and extra fees for (organic_ take out boxes. Although this place is delicious and I would love to come here every week, it gets 3 stars for all the downfalls listed above. I'd prefer to get take out instead of having to wait and eat so quickly to make room for the next round of customers, but there's a fee you have to pay because the restaurant wants to be environmentally conscious..
(3)Mo D.
Went here 2 weekends ago and dispite what has been in the news about rat infestation at another location, the food at this location was absolutely delicious! VERY large portions and reasonably price ($23 for my meal). Lemonade was a bit tart and if you are black, the waiter (forgot his name) will begin using slang as if standard english is a foreign language to you! Lol, smh! Oh, CASH ONLY and the ATM inside is a tab bit shady because its super slow =/
(4)Rita M.
YUM. Had a humongous and tasty brunch here. I opted for the eggs benedict, which was perfect. The hollandaise was very creamy and complemented the hearty slab on Canadian bacon atop my muffin. My plate was heaped with breakfast potatoes, onions, and peppers which made for a really filling dish. My mom had the breakfast burrito which she found fresh, tasty, and extremely filling. BF had steak and eggs which were prepared well, but a little cold. All of our food was slightly less warm than breakfast food ever should be. Two stars off for service and space. Green Eggs is pretty cramped, but I would expect wait staff to be able to navigate the room without slamming into purses, chairbacks, and elbows. These bumps happened several times during our meal and made it a lot less enjoyable. Add that to the snooty, cold waitress who ostensibly felt that she had much more important things to do than wait on us- AKA DO HER JOB. Additionally, we saw a party of 8 or so come in and ask if tables could be joined so they could all eat together. They were refused- what the heck?! It just seemed unreasonable and petty. And cash only? Come on. Green Eggs seems like the type of place that has a firmly established customer base and could not care less about visitors/new patrons.
(3)diane g.
First time here. Wanted to come for brunch on a weekend but called and was advised there's usually a 45 minute to an hour wait so went with a restaurant that accepts brunch reservations as no place is worth an hour wait. So tried it on a weekday @ 11:30. I found the menu to be very creative. Super hard to decide. Went with the short rib eggs benedict with a side of cheese grits. INSANE! Underneath the eggs and meat was a potato pancake which didn't have much flavor but didn't really need to since the ribs, eggs and hollandaise were so flavorful. The grits were super creamy and some of the best I've had. La Columbe coffee was good. Sugar cubes were served in a closed jar without a spoon. I can only imagine people putting their fingers in there. Service was fast ...just wish the server was more attentive to keeping my coffee cup filled. Other cons I'm taking a star off for: they don't take credit cards, no brunch reservations, super loud music inside (so I ate outside). But all in all - a wonderful dining experience! Can't wait to try the tiramisu french toast.
(5)Marc B.
If you are lucky enough to go here, get a skillet. Delicious, filling, very reasonably priced. You can't beat it. The location might be "northern liberties" or "a bad spot" but trust me that this area is a huge up and comer, very safe, and even hosts tons of events. Great time for family, friends, dates, anyone who wants a good brunch!
(4)Robyn H.
Finally made it to Green Eggs to check out their brunch. We went by a few times before, but the line was always outside the restaurant and we never wanted to wait. Green Eggs is a solid restaurant. I ordered shrimp and grits, and while I admit it wasn't the best I've ever had, it wasn't too bad. The problem was that most of the restaurants that make this dish make it creole style and use a sausage gravy and chicken sausage mixed with tomatos and onions and some spices.That's what I'm used to! Green Eggs used nothing, so it was pretty bland in comparison. I just had shrimp and grits last week at Silk City, and theirs was much better. My fiance' had the creme brulee' french toast with berries, and I could tell by his face he wasn't overwhelmed. In fact, the only time we are really overwhelmed with brunch is when we eat at Sabrina's, but I like to give other places a try from time to time. On a positive note, the servers were polite and attentive, and my food and my tea was nice and hot. I love when my server gets my order exactly right and i never have to ask for things like cream, sugar, butter, or ketchup. I like the vibe of Green Eggs, so it's definitely a place we'll return to.
(3)Jesica L.
My chicken and waffles egg Benedict were okay but the red velvet pancake was so delicious. Three stars because we had a waiter then got switched to a waitress who kept rushing us to order even though we had two more friends coming. We ended up having to order for them because they can't put in incomplete orders... Whatever that means. Long story short the food had to get ordered all at once and came out before the two people came so their food was kind of cold
(3)Tara G.
Hubby and I tried Green Eggs for the first time on Friday for my birthday lunch. I pretty much adore everything about this place. I started off ordering a coffee beverage- a latte with salted caramel. It was unbelievable. I really enjoyed this drink. Just the right balance of sweet, salty and creamy. Hubby had the caramel latte sans the salt- apparently he's the only weirdo on the planet who doesn't like salted caramel. For lunch, I had the pork belly cubano (fan-freakin-tastic) and hubby had the cafe burger (also excellent). We were very pleased with the sandwiches. On the side, I got onion straws, which seemed a little more like a burger topping than a side when they came out, and hubby got potato salad. The potato salad is something I would highly recommend. It was not too acidic, not heavy on celery salt/seed like so many potato salads tend to be, and pretty much consisted of big potato chunks and some shredded carrot. It was really excellent. There are only a few things I would change about Green Eggs. First and foremost, I hate that it's cash only. Also, I am not a fan of communal dining, so it was definitely a little odd to be seated at a table with strangers. This will definitely not keep me away, but it took some getting used to.
(4)Ivan K.
A cute spot to take your girl. The food, presentation and service are amazing. We liked it so much , we made it a weekly habit.
(5)Michelle B.
Ordered shrimp & grits rosemary home fries. I found the shrimp& grits to be bland & under seasoned. Rosemary home fries were tasty. Average meal.
(2)Ashley G.
Finally, and let me say I am a greedy person so when I am hungry, waiting is not an option. So Finally I came here early enough to get a table with no wait. The waitress, the host, all of the employees were very nice and knowledgable. I came here to see what the buzz was and I was not disappointed. My usual breakfast in North Lib is at Honey's Sit and Eat but they have left a bad taste in my mouth lately, or Dos Segundo's but there's nothing really comparable to Dos Segundo's. However today we tried this spot and it was so awesome. The food was great. I ordered the Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict (even though I don't like eggs Benedict at all, I love chicken and waffles). I requested the eggs scrambled and the hollandaise on the side. My love got the Shrimp and grits and the waitress offered us a kids size Red Velvet pancakes on the side so we could try what they were pretty well known for. It was a birthday brunch so I splurged a bit. Everything was delicious, many people do not realize that red velvet cakes, cupcakes, pancakes whatever have you is supposed to be chocolatey! Red velvet is a southern dessert, chocolate with red food coloring. Here they added chocolate chips to really bring out the chocolate flavor and they were awesome! No wonder everyone loves them. My chicken and waffles was awesome and came with breakfast potatoes, peppers and onions, my fav!! I tasted the Shrimp and grits and I would return for that as well. I'd try to go back and try more of their menu, they have vegan options which is awesome for my part time paleo/vegan lifestyle. Don't judge me! Love love love love this cute quaint spot!!
(5)L C.
I've been here several times in the last few years (about 5 times). All in all, the food is average for a brunch spot. I like their roof garden and green approach to things so I want to support their business. If having a restaurant was just about the food - I would give this place a 3 star review perhaps. However, I joined Yelp just so I could add to the comments on here about the subpar service I've experienced the last few times I dined here. Mostly it has to do with the terrible system they have for communicating wait times and their approach to seating 3-4 groups vs 2 top table. I don't mind a wait because that is part of the factors to consider when brunching. I do mind the way the host gives you a wait time estimate that is off by 60 minutes. Even that I could look past in my pre-Yelp life. What really did me in was my last visit a few weeks ago... I ordered "eggs your way." Pretty straight forward. I asked for my eggs "over easy" which is not a complicated endeavor. I am not a good cook by any means but the one thing I can make is diner perfect eggs. Over easy. Which is a standard preparation. I'm not even asking you to poach it. I also asked for my bacon to be well done. The waiter (wish I could remember his name) brought out a plate of very chewy bacon and eggs that had RUNNY white yolks. Some people could say that maybe the difference between sunny side up and over is not that clear... But to me, I simply wanted classic over easy with cooked egg whites and runny yolks. I debated eating it but my dining companion said for $9 I should have the breakfast I want. The place was half empty late on a Sunday afternoon long past the brunch rush. So I asked my waiter about getting new eggs cooked properly. Here's why Green Eggs earns their one and only star: My waiter proceeds to catch a serious attitude. Right from the start. As if its unreasonable for a customer to ask for something to be addressed. Second, he proceeds to literally lecture me about what "over easy" eggs are and are not. He insisted that over easy eggs can ONLY be made by having runny egg whites. That there is NO WAY to keep the yoke runny without having the whites runny too. I wanted to burst out laughing. It's bizarre when someone is confidently telling you what is impossible when I've eaten over easy eggs endlessly in my life. I can make them. It's not that hard. I just couldn't believe the way he addressed me as a customer, tried to make me feel bad for asking for my original request to be honored, to lecture me on something that just isn't true and to act finally as if you're doing me some grand favor for asking the cooks for my miracle eggs. I didn't even mention the bacon, because let me guess, bacon can never be crispy. It's impossible! I've never before asked for my over easy eggs to be sent back at any no name diner in this city or surrounding counties. It's just simply not that hard. Green Eggs food is pretty meh in general for the prices and quality and wait... But their service is just so damn lame. Next time someone tries to get me to go Green Eggs, I'm definitely going to pass. Cafe Lift has better French toast and they apparently understand the mysterious art of cooking over easy eggs.
(1)Marissa C.
Thank you Green Eggs Cafe for curing my New Years Day hangover. Your obscenely large portion of Coquito french toast was just what I needed to calm my uneasy belly. Your sorullitos (corn fritters) were just the salty and cheesy fried treat needed to shake out my pounding headache. I didn't even mind waiting for a bit outside with a warm cup of coffee from your coffee bar because mother nature gave us such a nice day to start off the new year. - Your new number #1 fan. In all seriousness this place is really cute. They have some innovative stuff on their menu - clearly with a boriqua influence, which I was really digging. When I say large portions, I'm really not kidding. I barely finished half of my french toast. Prices are a bit higher than the typical brunch spot, but I think you get your moneys worth.
(4)John E.
Me and my friends are out here on a vacation from Philly and today was our last day so we decides to stop by for breakfast because a few friends ate here a few days before. The staff was very nice and did ther job well.Everyone ordered something different off the menu (red velvet pancakes and the Belgium waffles were the two main ones) and I've never seen a full table of people all so satisfied with their meals. The food was phenomenal with good portions. Very glad this was my last meal and I can't wait to come back next year.
(4)Percy H.
Green Eggs and Ham was one of my favorite childhood stories and the reading of that story always made me feel good. Well, dining at this restaurant made me feel good as well!! Given that fact that I give it four stars is a testimony to how fabulous the food and the staff truly was. I would recommend the food and the staff any day of the week!!
(4)Tracy W.
I've read about the tremendous long wait for brunch, but luckily we did not experience that. It was about 1:30 pm on a Saturday afternoon. We had a party of 5 and were seated in about 10 minutes, precisely what the hostess stated. I must say, the service was sluggish. We sat around for about 8 minutes oogling at each other (we already looking through the menu because we were starving animals) waiting for the server to AT LEAST bring us glasses of water. After taking our order, it took about another 10 minutes for water and drinks to arrive. I would know- I was extremely parched and cranky. The cajun eggs benedict had some pretty spicy sausage in it. The hollandaise did not make an impression at all, actually I couldn't taste much of it. Minus one big star, my BIGGEST pet peeve about eggs-- my eggs benedict yolk was not even the slightest bit runny. It was overcooked. OVER COOKED EGGS BENEDICT, WHAT?! Everyone was raving about this place, but there seems to be a problem with consistency. The rosemary potatoes were too salty for my taste. So I tried the regular potatoes from a friend's plate- also very salty. The infamous red velvet pancakes. Sounds delicious right? Until you see how BIG they are! You will feel full just looking at it. Probably bigger than the size of your head. We had 5 people, we could not finish that sucker. It was very tasty, though. The pancakes were more dense than fluffy, and the cream cheese "syrup" it was drenched in surprisingly was not as sweet as I was imagined it to be, and had chocolate chips in them. The flavors blended very well. Even though I only gave it three stars (service, overcooked eggs, and extremely expensive juice), I would visit again. Perhaps next time they can make my experience better. CASH ONLY.
(3)Jessica C.
I would like to give them five stars for food, but I can't given the experience with lack of knowledge/attention given to my Gluten allergy. The first time I went, I told a very dazed/disinterested waitress I had a Gluten allergy. I ordered an omelette and a side order of the grits. She failed to mention that something I had ordered was contaminated somehow, because I felt like death shortly after. I gave them a second go of it and told the second waitress about my allergy, urging her to check with the chefs before making a final decision. She informed me the scrapple with the grits had wheat flour, so we eliminated that from my order of grits (they are just too decadent and delicious not to give a second go of it). Again I got an omelette, with the accompanying home fries. Something is being contaminated or overlooked by chefs or servers here. I suspect the home fries were the culprit as they most likely were cooked near pancakes and French toast. I would go back if my friends chose this place, but I'd stick to only getting grits (they really are that good) to avoid a gluten attack. Otherwise, my gluten tolerable friends Love the French toast, particularly the crime brûlée and tiramisu.
(3)Aileen Y.
Came here for the first time for brunch, on a Friday and there was little bit of a wait since I was with a huge party. But it was okay since I ended up meeting Flume outside, who was also waiting to eat! Our party was split to two tables of 8 and 5 by the entrance so it wasn't really easy to talk with everyone. I guess these are the downsides of having a bigger party at a small restaurant. I decided to order the red velvet pancakes. And my two friends decided to split one. If the waiter knows you're splitting the pancakes, they put them on separate plates for you! These pancakes could seriously feed at least 3 hungry people. These pancakes were so good! Had a little crunch on the outside and nice and fluffy on the inside. It has chocolate chips, and cream cheese-like mascarpone layers, with maple syrup, fresh strawberries and cream on the top. $13 for these pancakes weren't bad, if you split it with someone. Or if anything, you have your three meals for one day here :p Can't wait to come back and try their other food!
(4)Dale U.
Red velvet pancakes and kitchen skillet are the best!
(5)Michael G.
Except for slow service, Green Eggs Cafe really hit the spot for lunch recently. Had a constant "line" of people coming in, but it was not too crowded. Breakfast foods looked amazing as I watched others' orders coming around, but I was in the mood for lunch. Had the duck reuben which was very tasty! I had it come with onion crisps which were plentiful and nice and light and not greasy except for the bottom of the basket ones which I was full by then anyway. But somehow there was room inside me for a special dessert on the wall of a chocolate muffin with whip cream and other parts of delicious which I shared with my guest who also wanted it. The cafe even has on every table a polite sign asking that once you finish your meal that you get out of the way for others to enjoy their meals so you know that this eatery is very crowded at times with long loines to get in. People must love this place a lot! I'll be back and maybe try any of the breakfast items!
(4)Crystal H.
I love green eggs and normally would normally be raving about this place but all I can say you're better going to this place vs. ordering on the phone for pickup. I placed an order over the phone with a woman who kept getting my order wrong, I must have repeated it 3 times. My husband went to pick it up and of course she got it screwed up. It was packed and my husband didn't feel like waiting to get it fixed so he left without our order of the special French toast and in place of that a lonely English muffin.
(2)Victor C.
Immediate seating at 11 a.m. on a Saturday? Don't mind if I do! My friend and I were seated at one of the larger tables with two other strangers, which I didn't mind. After glancing at the menu for about a minute, I knew what I wanted for my post yoga meal. The Kitchen Sink! My dish came out on a hot cast iron skillet. There was enough food in there to feed two people! The sausage gravy on top of everything was money. I do think that there's too much carbs in the dish; lots of potatoes and the split biscuit was gigantic. I would have liked less potato and some type of protein (and by protein I mean bacon) in the omelet below the biscuits and gravy. But I enjoyed all of the flavors in my breakfast and finished as much as I could. Can't wait to go back to try their
(4)Kimberly N.
To be fair, I've heard a lot of raves about Green Eggs, and it's possible I overhyped it in my head. Service was attentive and friendly, but the food was OK. I got the eggs Benny with the fried chicken, and eggs still had runny whites. I'll go again if someone asks me.
(3)David A.
Must start out by saying we ate outside on a hot Sunday morning because our puppy was with us. No problem except it was hot and not the best way to try (and rate) a new restaurant. The host was not friendly and seemed a bit put off we wanted to eat outside until he saw the dog. No problem. The food was ok but not memorable. Many fellow yelpers prefer this over Honey's. Not me. Honey's is my favorite brunch place followed by Cafe Lift, then Sabrina's. The food is good here. Just better options. Service was friendly and very good.
(3)Jackie S.
My first time and it was not a good experience. We were there at 10am on a Friday, seated right away (4 people). The waiter took about 10 minutes to come over for drink order. After bringing our drinks he took our order and when my food came 25 minutes later, I was not happy with one of the 3 items on the plate. The server who brought the food said he would have them make new ones. After the other 3 people finished their food and the waiter who was not seen since he took our order came over to give us check, I told him I did not receive my food item. He had the manager come over and apologize and the manager was kind enough to take $4 off the order. As a business owner in the northern liberties area, I am highly disappointed in the way I was treated. Not only did I have to pay for food that I did not eat and have to sit with 3 other people and watch them eat, I had to find food elsewhere. I don't know how there are so many positive reviews when the people sitting behind us were not happy either.
(1)Mary Y.
If you're looking for a trendy brunch spot in Philly... this is the place. Their menu changes daily, because everything they make is fresh. So you have to check online and see what they're serving. The restaurant spot is very open and on a nice day there are seats outside. The wait staff are very professional and nice. It wasn't too packed on a weekday and felt the food portion was just right. I ordered a coconut custard french toast item that was DIVINE!! They're presentation is excellent. They have a deal on orange juice and champagne. If you buy a carafe champagne is free... but the catch? $30 for OJ. This visit, we weren't watching the prices so it wasn't a big deal, but in retrospect, that was a bit high for mimosas. Cash only (although there is an ATM inside the restaurant)
(4)nicholas s.
Perhaps this is a wonderful restaurant worthy of the four stars awarded to it by most users. Sadly, I will never know. After giving our names to the too cool for school hostess we waited at least, if not more than, thirty minutes to see her seat two other parties. When approached the hipster moron made no effort to accommodate would be customers. Instead she felt the need to cower and complain to her friend the barista, who then gave us the stink eye. Since when did politely asking for service so that we could then pay you for our food become such an inconvenience? This is obviously a restaurant that cares more about its image and the image of its twenty something employees. When people want to eat at your restaurant the general rule of thumb is that you at least seat them.
(1)Patty G.
Having waited a ridiculous amount of time at Honey's one too many times, my girlfriend and I have made Green Eggs our new brunch spot. The food is delicious, the servers are friendly and I never feel rushed. The only negative about the NoLibs location is the space itself. The restaurant is long and narrow which makes getting in and out of the tables a little difficult.
(5)Ritu K.
Still super cold inside- anyone heard of heat? Prices have got up a bit as well. My delicious pancakes were $7 instead of $5.50, but worth every bite!! Some of the best pancakes I've had in the city. I highly recommend getting them with blueberries, chantilly cream, and compote. Yum!!!
(4)elizabeth e.
Through an odd coincidence, I ended up eating here twice last weekend. The first time was pretty good. Our party of six (and later, seven) was promptly greeted and the waitress was amazing to put up with our early morning rowdiness. Everything came out exactly as ordered and there were no complaints. I had the Kitchen Sink: biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs, cheese, and their signature potatoes. I was in heaven! It was so rich, I easily could have shared it with two other people. The next day was nearly the complete opposite. My boyfriend and I walked in and waited by the door for someone to greet us, but no one came. Employees were standing in the back, clearly just watching us wait. We eventually figured out we needed to walk to the back to see a host and then we did get seated quickly. We then had a long wait before anyone came over and took our drink orders, but I wouldn't hold this against anyone. If you've ever worked in a restaurant, you know this happens every once in a while. This time, I ordered pancakes which were huge and fluffy and delicious. Unfortunately, unless you're willing to pay $2 for "real maple syrup", they just give you the fake stuff. I think I'm going to wait a few months before I try this place again.
(3)Kayte Y.
Well the food wasn't bad. I'll give them that. Service was as good as it could have been for as busy as it was. But advertising about fresh squeezed juices is ONLY acceptable if you serve juices that were squeezed recently.. I can buy boxed juices at my super market. I'm paying you for fresh squeezed because I want fresh squeezed. That is false advertising. Also your portions are way too big.
(2)Tough C.
Nice atmosphere. Here for late lunch [ 2PM] on a Sunday, when most seemed in brunch mode. Very nice server. Ordered salmon omelette, which used belly lox, not Nova, and combined with the very nice big capers, made it much too salty, not to mention the very overcooked eggs. Multi-grain toast was the best part. Orange salad had nice ingredients with so-so dressing. BLT seemed very good, on nice french bread.
(3)Mark Z.
This is a cool little cafe in the Northern Liberties area. I went here with people from work and it has this real laid back feel to it. Our waitress was sweet and would explain the specials. She was just so friendly, so shout out to her! I ordered the Chocolate Cookie Dough French Toast, and jeez....that was almost diabetic shock! Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy it very much, but that is more of a once in awhile meal. I would enjoy eating here again and try the other items on the menu.
(4)Emily P.
I've been to Green Eggs twice (just yesterday being the second) and each time I was impressed. FYI it is very overpriced for breakfast, but you do get a lot of food and hey, it is not everyday you see such crazy french toast variations! Overall though, the food is good but both times I got a sweet meal (red velevet pancakes once and apple pie french toast once), and I think next time I would get something savory as I usually get tired of the sweetness a couple bites into eating. Everything tastes delicious though! I tried someone else I was with's veggie benedict and tofu, awesome! If you are coming and are with a group more than 4 it is super hard to get seated as there are only one or two tables of six, and that is the largest table size they have. Not a good place for groups over 4 or 6 at a stretch, and wait times on weekends are super long, be prepared on a weekend morning to wait at least an hour, unless you go late like at 12. Food is great though!
(4)Roopa S.
This is definitely one of my favorite brunch spots in Philadelphia. So much so that the rat debacle did not bother me and will not prevent me from going again. The sweet and savory dishes here are both incredible, but I'd definitely have to say that the sweet dishes are their best items. The red velvet pancakes are some of the best pancakes I've had to date, and the french toast dishes are packed with ooey gooey flavor. Their specials menu is also innovative and new, and you are bound to fall in love with at LEAST one or two items on that menu. Beware of the long lines at Green Eggs because they don't take reservations-- I waited around 1.5 hours to get in on a Sunday morning (peak brunch time). Be prepared to wait or definitely try to go at an off-peak time. It's still worth the wait though, DEFINITELY! Definitely come to Green Eggs Cafe if you are searching for a satisfying brunch meal that will leave you full for the remainder of the day.
(5)Khanh V.
Green Eggs is popular among my friends and is a trendy place to eat. The first time I ate at Green Eggs the food was just okay. Second time around, I ordered one of the egg benedicts. Food tasted better this time around but after some time, the richness and all got a bit overwhelming and I was hoping for something acidic to balance out the taste. Although I like places like this, I hate the wait each time. I called in this time on the same day to reserved a spot. But that didn't matter unless all party were present or else it would be given away. So unless they are servicing up something to die for or that I cannot get elsewhere, I wouldn't wait over 30 mins just to dine in. I mean, there are tons of restaurants out there to try.
(3)Sherrice B.
Quaint little eaterie, very tight location. Waited abt 30 mins to be seated. Ordered our food an side order was delivered to another table then brght back to kitchen to be delivered to me again. Of course I sent it back an ordered something else. I ordered the Shrimp with Grits.. Very tasty but extremely rich an cheesy, it comes with two sunny side up eggs on top but I ordered scrambled instead. I knew what this was headed for after I ate that. My daughter had her usual creme brulee French toast. It was my first time there an only real complaint I had was that they only accept Cash an have a ATM in the back of the store. Will try again!
(4)Vy D.
This review is for the chicken and waffles. I am not from the south. So when I first heard of the combination of chicken and waffles, I did not understand its appeal. It's truly a cholesterol-drenched guilty pleasure. Green Eggs Cafe' does this traditional southern recipe justice. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tenderly juicy inside. PERFECT. Waffles were also super crispy on the outside and sweet and tender inside. That is exactly how a waffle should be in my opinion! Joined together- Endorphins overload. With brunch places, I understand that ratings and reviews can get tricky for several reasons. One reason is because people are hungry and the wait at places like Green Eggs can be ridiculous. And it's brunch so people probably haven't eaten for a long time. I've seen so many reviews that goes: The food is amazing but the service sucks- 2 stars. I personally think that's a bit unfair. With any great Brunch Specialists (Honey's and Wedge + Fig), come to eat with patience and you'll be a better place. But overall, I'm a huge fan of this brunchery. And I cannot wait to come back to eat the chicken and waffles an infinite more times! MMHMM....
(4)Michelle L.
It really pains me to give this Green Eggs location only three stars, because the one in Midtown Village is one of my favorite brunch spots in Philly. I had been planning to go there with several friends for a weekday brunch, but due to the unfortunate rat incident, we decided to try this location instead. The five of us arrived a little after 12pm on a Friday afternoon, and decided to sit outside since it was a beautiful day out. Not many other tables were occupied when we came, so the waiter was quick to take our orders. The service went downhill after that, though, since our water wasn't refilled even once, and the waiter was also hard to find later when we wanted to get change to pay the bill. I ordered the tiramisu french toast, which didn't taste much like tiramisu. I was expecting more coffee flavors from the mocha maple syrup and espresso mascarpone, but the only coffee I tasted was in the four coffee beans that were placed on top. It was also smaller than I expected. It'd been a few months since I last went to Green Eggs, but I've ordered their other french toasts before and remember them being too massive to finish in one sitting. While this one was still very filling for brunch, it was, surprisingly, finishable. Pretty disappointing visit overall, but maybe it was just an off day. The outdoor seating and big open windows were nice though.
(3)David F.
Looking for a breakfast place in Philly this is a great choice. Unique menu items, speedy waitresses and a bustling overall feel. We waited to get in on Friday morning in the rain and it was worth it. Even though they sat us near the kitchen we felt at ease and our hunger was met speedily and satisfied.
(3)Naomi B.
Green Eggs Cafe is so yummy! It was my first time experiencing this restaurant/cafe and it was simply marvellous! I had a vegetable skillet, as well as Mac and cheese with bacon bits in it, and a Nutella latte that was made perfectly. My friend had tiramisu French toast that hit the spot. The reason behind why I'm not giving it five stars was the waitress that we both had. The first one, I forgot her name, was such a sweetheart! She greeted us at the door, making a cute comment how it was odd where the location of the menus are and happily seated us at our table, explaining the menu to us. It was early in the morning, 9:00 AM exactly so the fact that she was in a good mood made me happy too. The second waitress (I think her name was Devin?) wasn't exactly welcoming. She had a bad attitude, perhaps it was too early and I'll give her the benefit of the doubt that perhaps she isn't a morning person, but geez; I was a hostess during my teenage years and I learnt to leave anything personal at the door, before stepping into work. My friend even noticed her attitude and hostility. Anyway, it was overall a good experience. Our first server was a sweetheart that'll have me coming back!
(4)Anita B.
Although all of the food was yummy, we had to wait about an hour for it to arrive on a Saturday brunch. Highly recommend the chicken burger, crab cake benedict, and chicken and waffles. Avoid the scrapple- odd tasting. Coffee drinks were well made.
(3)Ravyn P.
The cornflake crunch made the dish even more perfect. Not too coco nutty, and the icing in between just made it taste like heaven?! Yeah hevean! Get it..only on the menu for two weeks!
(5)Chris M.
Good alternative to Honey's and the other cafe's in the area, nice addition to NoLIbs. Clean, contemporary decor. Coffee: Very good. Egg White Omelet, goat cheese, tomatoes, onion. muy bien. Service: pleasant, attentive. Wait: not long, especially for a wknd. Fresh: food.. ie made to order, not sitting around. not too many bad things.. huevos rancheros could be very nice addition... is this cafe 'Green' ie: earth friendly? perhaps/unsure Check it out!!
(4)Danie G.
This place was packed on a Friday lunchtime which surprised me but we gave it a chance and were quite impressed. The menu was pretty extensive, which is both awesome and then difficult to choose. But as tempting as the red velvet pancakes looked, I went for a smoked salmon eggs benedict. And am so glad I did! It was a nice portion and very flavorful. My friend ordered the breakfast burrito which was of course gigantic, but she was also quite happy. Service was friendly and helpful (except the hostess who seemed a bit lost). Will definitely be back. Vegan, Vegetarian, and Wheelchair friendly.
(4)Jasmine A.
Every time I come here my food cravings are satisfied. My favorite thus far is their chicken & waffles which is to die for!!! Along with a side of their signature potatoes? #nomnomnom
(5)Reem C.
My first experience at Green Eggs was at the location on Dickinson Street. I think my experience there spolied me. This past Sunday, when I decided to dine at the Northern Liberties location, I quickly realized that this would be my first and my last time. The food at the 2nd Street location was good as usual, but I'm not fond of the ambiance. Everyone dines in one big dark room and the service is a little bit slower than I am used to. The Dickinson Street location has seating for those who have to wait. The Northern Liberties location forces you to lean against the wall and stare at other people eating their food while you're waiting. Overall, the food gets a 4 - 4.5 star rating, but due to the setup of this location, I can't give it anything higher than 3 stars.
(3)Big W.
I tried the one in south Philly prior to coming here. It was mistake that I won't make again. I was really disappointed in the quality of service and food at this location. I love the one on Dickinson Street and I won't stray again.
(2)Karin R.
First, I'll admit that our intention was to go to Honey Sit n' Eat but we were frightened off by the line. How lucky were we??? When we drove by Green Eggs Cafe I remembered that my Twitter crew had been saying really nice things about it so I thought, "Why not?" They did not steer me wrong. The food is fabulous and the service is great. I had that day's special which was an amazing cajun inspired version of eggs benedict. My friend got their french toast. It was probably the best french toast I've ever tasted. Be warned: the potions are ample. You may want to plan to share one entree and an appetizer between two people.
(5)B A.
Twice in 2 days? That is how good it is. We were checking out of our hotel and heading back to NYC, what do you want to do for food he asks? I sheepishly admit I really want green eggs again. He jumps at the idea and says we should try the "other" location (we started our day at Newbold yesterday). So off we go with visions of chorizo in mind. YUM! I was not disappointed, I did have my chorizo, it was just too good to pass up. That perfect blend of sweet and spicy. It was a party for my taste buds. Today I tried the philly eggs benedict. I have to admit I do prefer my regular over easy but this was good and worth trying. I also will say I prefer the Newbold location. Not hating on the Northern Liberties, we liked this area a ton and wanted to spend more time there. It is simply that the Newbold location had more space for elbow room while this location was cramped and jammed into a MUCH smaller space; felt like we were back home in NYC already, lol! All in all we love Green Eggs and hope to find a runner up now that we are back home. Keep up the great eats!
(4)Mary S.
The good news: it has the same food as the s phl location. However, the bad news is that if you are used to the south Philly location then you are better off going to that one. Noisy. Seriously Cramped. Cash only. And the grits were not nearly as good as they consistently are at the s Philly location. I guess if you are in no. Libs without a car I totally would still return here. But knowing I live closer to the original and better version of this I can easily say we won't be back to this one.
(3)Gary H.
Try the kitchen sink. Then walk a few miles so you're not wearing the kitchen sink around your waist. Very tasty
(4)Lauren T.
OH MY GOD. This place is amazing! No microwaves or freezers. Everthing is fresh and SO GOOD. My boyfriend and I came here for breakfast. We were blown away by how delicious everything was. We are from New York, but I would travel 2 hours just to go here every day. We had: Creme Brulee French Toast: after reading all the yelp reviews about it, I had to. It was scrumptious, the homemade whipped cream, fresh ripe berries, fluffy, beautiful. I could not stop eating it, it will make you happy. The Kitchen Sink: Definitely more on the savory side of breakfast foods. It comes in an iron cast pan. The biscuits are to die for, the gravy, the eggs, just perfection. Jeez. Quinoa Porridge: I got it vegan style (figured I would try to be a tiny bit healthy). There was a berry coulis type of thing on top, berries, ahhhhh so good.Sweet delicious. Looked very pretty. Also, they serve colombe coffee....so yeah really good. OH and it is really cheap...under $40 for all of this :) I MISS THIS PLACE!!!
(5)Esther S.
Main Course - Kitchen Sink Chicken and Waffles Sides - Grits! Potatoes Food 8/10 - The food was quite delicious and there was a lot of it too. Ended up taking some home. The Kitchen Sink is a full cast iron skillet full of food so it was a lot of food and good food too. The Chicken and Waffles was also a great choice. Perfect amount of everything that mixed well. And the GRITS. I adore them. Atmosphere 6/10 - Its a small hipster place. And you have to wait in line to get a table. But hey its worth it if you have good company and the time to kill. Think we waited for about 30 minutes for a table for 2. Service 9/10 - very busy lunch when we came in and our waitress made us feel comfortable and listened too. Food came out quickly also. Although one person who was running around the whole shop stood out because she was literally running around everywhere. But hey quick service is quick service. Conclusion - Great place for brunch, or lunch, or even breakfast. Definitely coming here to try out other things on the menu.
(4)Poker B.
This place is a real life version of the game Diner Dash. Not only do they rush you in and out, but there is a line of people that spans the entire left side of the restaurant watching people eat and waiting for a table. There are also signs on the table telling patrons not to linger after they finish their food. I don't care what the food tastes like because I am never looking for this sort of dining experience.
(2)Jenn W.
We went looking for new Brunch spots, Hankering for some Really good coffee, on one of the coldest days, Sunday ventured back to one of my favorites. I got there earlier, so got cup coffee -Mmmm-MMmm.After hour or so..my brunch buddy showed, & so did the crowds, would have thought Bus let off ..over 30 people standing against the wall waiting .We got Special-It was Stuff French toast,with chantilly cream, Do Si Do & peanut butter -OMG!! Sprinkled with honey..& blueberries!! No too bad..The bread needed little bit more soaking--little dry but over all good!!! Side of bacon & 2 more refills of coffee-I was wired to go!!!!!!!!! Still consistently good, service is always on point!! Been like a month or so since been back.
(5)Jessica L.
I've had brunch here a couple of times with a friend when visiting home. Each time, we've had difficulty deciding on what we want so we end up sharing. Everything I have tried has been delicious. They always have unique specials that are oh-so tempting. The downside is that the portions are so huge, there is no way I can ever finish anything. There's just no good way to take home french toast or the like, either, which is kind of a wasteful bummer. The downside is that due to the popularity of this place, there is often a wait. Sometimes, such as my last visit, there are people lined up against the wall waiting for a table. If you're sitting at the table closest to this wall, it is uncomfortable to have people staring at you while you're eating, standing maybe 18 inches away.
(4)Margarita T.
First experience, a year ago, I would have given them 10 million billion trillion stars. They provided the best shrimp and grits this side of North Carolina. Today, they provided the shittiest shrimp and grits I have ever tasted (which says a mouthful as I've had shrimp and grits 100+ times), it was an assault on shrimp and grits and the people that love shrimp and grits everywhere. A-holes. Service was great!
(2)sopeany k.
The food was great, but we waited 2 hours to be seated. We had a party of 5 and waited patiently outside in the heat. There were several parties that arrived at the tail-end of our wait that got seated with us. I literally heard the manager say he had no idea what was going on. When we walked inside, there were more than 3 tables that were empty. I don't understand why we waited 2 hours. As a result, we didn't enjoy our food as much as we should have and rushed out of there because where we were seated had barely any A/C going. Would only come back if it wasn't super busy. It was a holiday weekend, but I think they could have done a better job in managing the seating order.
(3)Renee M.
I have eaten here before but today left our entire party very disappointed. Of course the tiramisu French toast was amazing but my partner's lox omelette was a complete failure. When this was pointed out to the waitress, the waiter and the manager they didn't seem to care as we had already paid. (got our money, GET OUT?!?) This comes after waiting for an hour?!? Way to go Green Eggs, you've lost at least 10 people from my world!
(2)Nisha G.
Everything was delicious the presentation was awesome and so were the portions!! I didn't give 5 stars is because my waiter a petite hipster type male decided to use SLANG the entire time which was insulting! Here's a tip most non-caucasian use proper English. If there is a next time address my party and I correctly!
(3)Ray L.
A wonderful spot for brunch! Not only is the food here delicious, but the PORTIONS. Wow. You are definitely getting your money's worth here. Try the creme brulee french toast!
(4)Eric R.
Had an amazing breakfast here. Its BYOB of course as with a ton of places in Philly. We needed a nice breakfast place to go to before heading back to NY on a quick weekend trip. There were a ton of great suggestions from philly yelp friends and we ended up going to the Green Eggs Cafe. When we sat down there wasn't a wait or a ton of people there, but after 20 min or so it was so packed. I'm glad we went early cause it looks like it gets busy very quickly. Despite it being busy the service was fantastic. The menu has a ton of things on it. If you like savory brunch, sweet breakfast, hearty lunch they have it all. I wasn't sure what to make of the prices. In NY you usually get a drink or two with your meal included. I ordered the shrimp and grits benedict. It came with seasoned home fries. I also ordered a side of bacon. The food came out and you get large portions. The side of bacon was a meal on to itself. Everything was absolutely delicious. The shrimp and grits was so good. The seasoned home fries had some rosemary in it. One of the best home fries dish I have ever tasted. Ever so often other people's food would come out and go past us and we kept saying to each other "oh we should of ordered that" The red velvet pancakes smell as good as it looks in the picture. Someone ordered the kitchen sink near us and I just drooled when the waitress brought it out to them. Everything looks and smells good! If you are in philly this is a must visit brunch place. I highly suggest you go here.
(5)Sal R.
great breakfast options that are unique and not to mention delicious! I had the crunchy peanut butter french toast along with a side of rosemary home fries.
(5)Shannon M.
The past few times we tried to eat here it was way too crowded and we were too inpatient to wait (similar situation at Honey's). However, we got lucky one Sunday morning and got a table outside. At first the service was a bit slow as the crowds were pouring in, but then our orders started coming out and our coffees were getting refilled so no major complaints. The three of us each ordered three different brunch items and every one looked delicious. I had the peanut butter crunch friend toast and soy sausage and it was amazing! The other two dishes looked great and my friends reported they were but I couldn't indulge since they weren't meat free. The portions were huge, the price was reasonable and the servers were super friendly. We'll definitely be back.
(4)Tanya C.
This is a great Cafe in a wonderful neighborhood. This is my family new breakfast place. The food is great. I love the French toast and of course the kids love the red velvet pancakes. I just wish the place was bigger. It's always crowded no matter what time you arrive. But I have never waited more than 5 minutes
(4)Tre F.
BLT!!!
(5)L H.
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(5)Brielle G.
yummmm!
(5)Scott W.
The main reason this isn't a 5 star rating is because of the wait that you'll probably encounter and the cash only setup. Neither of these really reflect poorly on the real thing that matters though, the food and the dining experience. The portions are big. The food is good. Go hungry and leave stuffed. I've had the omelette and the benedicts which were both quite good. I'd still like to try the breakfast burrito, the tofu scramble, and some of their lunch stuff. The wait staff was very responsive and after appearing to be looking around for help (I was just looking around the room) one of the waiters made a point to address me and let me know she'd be over for our order in a minute. The food seems to always come out fast. I'm sure some things are cooked ahead of time but I can never tell in terms of quality and they have such a high demand that I'm sure nothing is particularly old. Vegan options are available and my partner says he loved it. Some tips: Go early (at opening) or go late (maybe after 1-1:30 PM) to avoid a wait. Don't expect to finish everything unless you really are starving. CASH ONLY but has ATM inside (not from a particular bank so prepare to pay a fee).
(4)Sean S.
My new breakfast spot. Right around the bend and they have killer vegan breakfast options. Not a ton, but what they do have is amazing. I almost always opt for the vegan French toast. Thick whole wheat bread soaked in vegan custard served with strawberries. Don't forget to ask for the real maple syrup. Their coffee is always tasty. My homie swears by their buffalo Mac and cheese. I have also had their house made veggie burger: bomb, but huge! Spanish fries are where it's at. Fries with vinegar, sauteed onions, and peppers! Parking out front is pretty easy except on the weekends.
(5)Nat N.
CASH ONLY. FREE PARKING! Overall experience was great! Very friendly waitresses, and a lot of choices especially the sweet stuffs! I ended up ordering the special of that day, it was the rasberry banana CRUNCHY (never get wrong with crunchy! :P) french toast! It was great! it was great combination b/w rasberry and maple syrup! I can imagine it can get really packed, around 11AM the seats started filling up! I'll definitely go back there again to try other stuffs! :)
(4)Bri H.
Ok Green Eggs, I gave you another chance and you delivered. 4.5 stars (minus 0.5 stars for the awful music that violated my ears). - Service is much much MUCH better. - Again, no complaints about the food....the stuffed french toast was amazing and way too much for one person to eat. - PLEASE change the music. No one in No Libs wants to listen to your shitty Celine Dion/Mariah Carey Pandora station
(4)Kitty M.
Has the potential to be much better than it is. I used to always get the French toast but they never soak the bread long enough so instead of the center being gooey and custard-like, it's honestly just normal dry bread. The tofu scramble is delicious but the portion size is pretty inconsistent. Orange juice is overpriced for $5 a glass when it just tastes like plain old orange juice. My main complaint is with with staff, coffee cups and water are never refilled and your waitress could go 20 minutes without checking up on you. Some things about this restaurant are 5 stars while others are 1 star. I will definitely return because the tofu scramble is so delicious.
(3)Robin C.
First the good things. I LOVED the shrimp and grits egg Benedict. YUM! I liked the potatoes with onions and peppers. Our waitress really knew the menu. That's All! The bad things. 1. The seating encourages shared seating. OK not necessarily a bad thing BUT turn down the music so you can hear yourself and others conversation. This happened to me . I asked to be moved to a different seat and the gave me a song and dance about how its not their policy to change seating. I said, I could not hear. Then the waitress said she will get the manager. He gave me the practiced song and dance again. I said again that I understand your policy BUT I cannot hear my companion. I asked to sit at the other seats that sat 4 people. The manager said that those tables were for parties of 3 or more BUT there were 2 tables with 2 people sitting there. His excuse was that they came in early. We came in early too. Right behind those folks and the hostess said we could sit anywhere because it was early. OK so ENOUGH of the song and dance. So I am supposed to eat here and NOT talk to my breakfast companion? I CAN'T HEAR HIM! The manager reluctantly moved us. DAMN! This was our first visit. We didn't know about the shared seating. 2. The vegan tofu scramble was so oily. Dripping. I don't know if it was the Rosemary potatoes or the scramble itself. The bread was toasted with no spread on it. Earth Balance would have been a nice addition. Maybe they wanted us to sop up the oil in the plate with the bread. The vegan sausage was deep fried and mushy in the middle. 3. THE COFFEE WAS BITTER LIKE THE COFFEE MAKER NEEDED CLEANING. 4. The hostess was not at her post. We didn't know if we should sit ourselves or wait. The menus are right at the door. She seemed sleepy. After we sat down, the hostess had a cup of coffee. The Manager was on his knees cleaning the wall and wiping things down. Hmmm? Will I go again? Maybe but I am in no rush. I'll go to Honeys Sit n Eat first and wait in line before I go and get bad service at Green Eggs.
(3)Yoli C.
Food was good until I went to restroom to wash my hands and was afraid to touch the sink. There was so much dust and dirt around and on it that I'm sure that it hasn't been cleaned for days. Dirty bathrooms make me question upkeep of kitchen. Because of this, won't be going back!
(3)Abdulelah A.
Amazing i recommend the brisket Benedict and the velvet pancakes. The service is good is just i hated the waiting time it was about 45 min but it was worth it. Make sure to bring cash as well.
(5)Kelly S.
This place is so dang good. I tried the chicken and waffles- delicious. But my FAVORITE meal so far is the apple pie French toast- omg so amazing it made my eyes tear. Can't wait to try the other meals!
(5)Neil S.
Green Eggs Cafe's bloated wait times speak to the food quality. Having sampled a large portion of the menu, it's rather difficult to decide between the numerous tasty options at Green Eggs, which is a very good thing. Their savory items are standout. Most boast creative taste combinations, such as the varieties of benedicts with their unique riffs on hollandaise and perfectly poached eggs. There are numerous vegan options, such as the delicious tofu scramble, breakfast burrito, and vegan chorizo which isn't fooling any carnivores but is tasty in its own right. Even the simpler items, such as omelettes, are cooked skillfully and are seasoned well. They have Le Bus bread, bake great biscuits, and serve some of the best potatoes in the city, which all satisfy carb fixes quite heartily. The sweets are very indulgent and can be a little overwhelming in terms of richness. Their fantastic creme brulee french toast and red velvet pancakes are worth ordering, but unless you're a serious dessert fanatic split an order of sweets with a friend to break up the onslaught of sweetness with something savory. I am a fan of the decadent, creative takes on breakfast classics, but Green Eggs' dishes can be huge gut bombs. This and the excessive wait times with hurried service keep me from being a "regular" here. The food is undoubtedly excellent, but Green Eggs is definitely relegated to "special occasion" or "cheat day" brunch status.
(4)Nori L.
Came here for breakfast/brunch on a Saturday at 10a and got seated immediately (come early bc we saw people begin waiting for tables after 11a!). WARNING - one can be VERY indecisive when it comes to choosing something to eat. I must have changed my mind 5 times before I decided on an entree to order. Food was def delish: Red Velvet Pancakes - HUGE HUGE HUGE portions so unless you didnt eat for 2 days, I doubt you'll finish it. pretty good... maybe a bit two sweet for me and sort of tasted like eating a giant serving of red velvet cupcake hah. Raspberry and Banana Crunchy French Toast - SOOO tasty and definitely portioned correctly compared to the pancakes. Highly recommended! I love breakfast and brunch so def would come back here!!
(5)Ashley C.
So I really really like this place. Great Atmosphere, Great food, Great presentation. and their expressos are really good
(4)Shirley Y.
Nice and friendly staff. We sat outside with my dog and they brought out a large dog bowl of water for her, which was cool and she completely drank it up happily. Red velvet pancakes were pretty good, though I had to ask for a side of syrup since it's supposed to be sweet enough without it, though I thought was dry without syrup. The breakfast burrito was huge and had everything in it and on it... sooooo yummy! Looking around, I noticed other plates were quite generous in their servings and they all looked so good! Would definitely like to come back and try other items on the menu.
(4)Nicole P.
I love brunch. I need to make sure this is clear. Favorite meal. I have been to the greats in Philly. This might be my number 2 meal in the city. The kitchen sink is amazing. Simple. Amazing. The portions on all were enormous and there was nothing we did not like. The adults loved it, kids loved it. On top of amazing food, the coffee was perfect. This may not seem gushing enough but it's been a few weeks. But when we left, we were in food comas and talked about it for the next few days. Only negatives...the crowd and the server was not great but were not bad enough to make this a bad experience. Would give 4 1/2 if I could. Saving 5 for one other place. Sorry.
(4)Quynh N.
One of my number one favorite brunch places. It's a cute, slick and clean place that has a feeling of morning freshness every time I walk in (even at 1pm in the afternoon). And the staff is so friendly. Hot fragrant La Colombe coffee and fresh OJ squeezed by little Suzy? Yes, please. Traditional eggs benedict with creamy rich hollandaise? Yes, please. Wait, you can put that on a pretzel roll instead of an english muffin? Amazing. You don't have a microwave and freezer on premise? This is magic. I've also had cosmic experiences w/the breakfast burrito, veggie benedict and the steak + egg special. I can't wait to come back for more.
(5)Mina N.
Green Eggs Cafe can easily be your next new favorite brunch spot. The food is well prepared, reasonably prices ~$12 plates. The steak and eggs are a great choice and come out with sliced hanger steak and 3 eggs anyway you like them. If you liked sabirinas/honey's/the lift, you'll find yourself comfortable at green eggs cafe. The staff is helpful, polite and the atmosphere is not overly loud.
(4)Precious M.
Ahhmazing. I LOVE this place. I absolutely adore the Creme brûlée French toast. It's so good that's it's crazy. My new favorite is the Breakfast burrito though. When I tried it, my mouth paused for emphasis. I'll be back, I always come back :-)
(5)Jonathan P.
It seems that a lot of people visiting Green Eggs have their gripes about the long wait times, for seating and for food preparation. Let's get something straight, great food and large portions of it takes a while to prepare--if you're looking for your run-of-the-mill eggs, bacon, and hash browns in 10 minutes or less, this place is not for you. For starters, everytime I was caught in a long wait (usually with parties of 3 or more) I was asked if I'd like a complimentary cup of coffee while I wait or a hot chocolate which I had to pay for (but they serve white hot chocolate too so I actually look forward to waiting sometimes) As far as the food goes, if you're one of those people that expects to walk into a restaurant, get seated, drinks, and your meal in less than 30 minutes... well this place isn't for you. If you have patience for enormouse portions of breakfast and lunch entrees for less than $12 a piece... you're going to have your mind blown. I've release my inner glutton on The Kitchen Sink before, I've indulged in the breakfast burrito, and even stuffed my face with some Stuffed French Toast. But I didn't stop there, so many patrons spoil themselves with Green Eggs delicious breakfast items, they never have the priviledge of tasting their delicious sandwiches. I'm calling you out Club Sandwich..."Off the bone" turkey and smoked ham, thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayonnaise on toasted multi-grain bread. This is one of the best sandwiches I've had (outside of a deli) and it needs to be recognized. I can't wait to go back here, trying to plan a trip for this weekend.... we'll see if I can get a group together.
(4)Peter L.
Came here with my wife and parents last week. I had been looking forward to coming here for months (I don't live in the Philly area any more, so opportunities are limited). I'll get my two caveats/complaints out of the way first: (1) the wait is long - about an hour for four people at 11 am (this is not a surprise - isn't every great brunch place in Philly the same?) (2) the layout inside is a little odd (two rows of tables, with each row so tightly packed you have to walk down the entire row to get anywhere - i.e. no cutting between tables). However, the food is excellent. I started with a pumpkin spice latte. I normally hate pumpkin spice and lattes, but the waiter highly recommended it and it was made with pumpkin puree (unlike most pumpkin spice drinks). It was incredibly tasty, and the actual addition of pumpkin gave the drink a more "authentic" pumpkin flavor than what you would get at Starbucks. We split four dishes: the "kitchen sink"; short-rib benedict; the Mexican skillet (on special); and creme brulee French toast. Good portion size, all delicious and filling. The Mexican skillet was topped with a perfectly cooked egg, included a fresh corn cake, and some nice crispy cabbage (a welcome surprise in an otherwise decadent dish). The french toast was very good, but there was nothing about it that made it noticeably stand out from regular french toast (it was slightly sweeter and crispier, but that's about it). The kitchen sink was a biscuit, potatoes, egg, topped with chunky sausage gravy. Good "down home" dish. I only had a bite of the benedict, but the short rib was cooked well and had that fall apart texture you would want. All in all, a must try (at least once) if you don't mind the wait.
(4)Stephanie W.
What a delicious breakfast. I had the cheesy eggs and grits benedict. It was so delicious I only ate a tiny bit so that I could save it for later. I can't wait to go there again.....
(5)Jill C.
I enjoyed my breakfast ; its a decent alternative to Honeys when you dont want to wait for an hour lol. As much as I love brunch, I dont go out for it neraly as much as I should. Green Eggs is a BYO, just an FYI.\ I generally order something that is too much of a pain in the bumm to make at home. Ill gladly whip up pancakes, omelets, hashbrown and such at home. Huevous Rancheros, on the other hand, While Green Eggs has lots of to pick from (fancy pancakes, stuffed french toast, HR etc) I had a bagel sandwich with a side fruit salad. The bagel sandwich was HUGE and the fruit was fresh and sweet. I was definitly happy with my selection. They had a bar where you could get orders to-go, which would be awesome if you lived nearby for that pre-work breakfast. The space itself was simple, open and airy - nothing too fancy but nice enough. Our server was nice, which is impressive beccause we went early on a Sunday morning!
(4)Jason T.
Someone one day is going to have to fill me in on what is so great about this place; is it the snot nosed lil hostesses that do not know how to take reservations, the fact that food runners like to pass hot skillets (the kitchen sink breakfast menu) over your head, or maybe it's the fact that they are too cheap to pay for a credit card machine? Food is ok I only do take out now since the servers at the No Libs location are too bust talking to this one moron bus boy than making sure your $15 pancakes get to Your table while they are hot.
(1)Megan M.
WARNING- be prepared to wait. Pick a mild morning so that you can wait outside without freezing. Dont wait inside, hovering over those who are eating. RUDE. Service is quick and servers are plesant. The food is amazing, as all the other reviews will highlight. I've never tried any of the sweet breakfast items (pancakes, french toast, etc) but the egg dishes are delicous. This place rules, just be prepared to wait. And wait outside. PLEASE. Dont be rude to everyone inside eating, The food just doesnt taste as good with hungry and impatient patrons hovering over your shoulder.
(4)Christine V.
3.5 stars! This place is pretty good and has a wide selection of food items to choose from. I came with my boyfriend when he was in town. I opted for something sweeter for brunch and went with the tiramisu french toasted, while he ordered the short rib eggs benedict. I wanted to try the other eggs benedict too! They all sound so delicious. The tiramisu french toast was delightful for the first several bites, but it got old quickly. Maybe I just don't like super sweet things to start off my morning, but it got to be too much towards the last half. People with a sweet tooth would love their twists on french toasts though. Their portions are generous! I saw a table that ordered the red velvet pancakes, and trust me, those babies are huge. I tried a few bites of the short ribs eggs benedict, and it was really good! It was a little heavy on the hollandaise sauce but other than that, it was yummy. Made me wish I tried another eggs benedict rather than going for something sweet. Next time, I will definitely be getting something more on the savory side for myself.
(3)Jenn G.
Oh Green Eggs, how I love thee. This has become one of my go to brunch spots. Be warned their portions are huge. I've had their pb crunch french toast. Honestly, I thought is was just okay. I'm not a big fan on the berry compote. Next on my list is the creme brulee or tiramisu french toast. I usually get their omelettes. They take up half the plate with their fluffy goodness. The only reason they don't get five stars is because their wait time is usually 40 minutes or more and sometimes they don't seat people even when there are visibly open tables. I also ordered one of their specialty drinks: the salted caramel cappuccino. It was extremely small and way too salty. I was not a fan. Four dollars for a gulp of salty coffee. No thanks. Also, it is cash only.
(4)Angela M.
I wish I could tell you the food was delicious but we never actually got to sit and eat any. Firstly we were told there would be a 30 minute wait and it was actually and hour and half before we were offered a table. The hostesses were nice but I found it very frustrating that there were about 6 parties of two who had been waiting an hour + and instead of seating them at a 3-4 person table, in order to seat them and move the line along, the table would sit empty for 10 minutes until a 3-4 person party was found.. or the 3-4 person party had only been waiting 10 minutes. I GET IT but It's very unfair to those who waited over an hour for a seat. Seating in the restaurant is packed very tight and half of the 2 person tables are set right next to the wall where hungry diners who have not been seated are waiting. There is literally less than 2 feet from where you are eating to where the people are lined up and there is no wall or anything separating the two. We left the restaurant because we did not like the idea of hungry, waiting diners leering over our table, hearing our conversation or the simple fact that people's crotches were less than 2 feet from our faces. I will probably not be returning to this restaurant to try again. I'd rather go somewhere like Honeys where a half hour - 45 minutes MEANS that amount of time, I know that even if I have waited an hour that I will be given a table, regardless of how many chairs are at it, and that I will not be leered over uncomfortably and where waiting diners are kept separate from the people who are actually eating.
(1)Erin P.
Green Eggs Cafe gets 4 stars for the food/prices and 1 star for the service. I am glad to see that a few other yelpers had some issues with the indifferent and sometimes rude attitudes from the staff here. We knew before going that there was a no reservations policy and that it gets crowded, so we arrived at around 9:30 on a Sunday morning. It was smart we got there as early as we did, as soon after we arrived the place filled up and a long line outside started to form. We were a party of eight plus one toddler. Unfortunately, the only available space was a table really made for six, and there was no room for a high chair, so my daughter took turns sitting on our laps. The ambience was a bit tense, as the servers waited for us to decide if we would stay in the cramped quarters or leave. We decided to stay, and I almost felt the staff regret our decision. There was a bit of a hoity toity air about the place, but maybe I've just been in the burbs for too long and am overly sensitive to center city attitudes. There were signs on each table that urged people to leave as soon as they were finished eating because people wait to sit. I do understand the problem of a wait, but I don't see any other local brunch hot spots being so obvious--nothing on the tables at the Morning Glory Diner, at least the last time I checked. In any case, all of the food was amazingly delicious. My stuffed french toast was truly a treat and I took half of it home as leftovers. Which brings me to my next gripe. GEC charges for their take-out containers. Yes, the establishment has an eco-conscious philosophy, but charging for a take out container? Really? If I had known, I would have brought my own Tupperware. I think that the management here is just a little too up tight. I can see how the local NoLibs crowd would flock to a place as trendy as the Green Eggs Cafe but this old school gal probably won't be going back, no matter how good their food is and earth conscious they are.
(3)B. C.
Apparently, to enjoy your meal here, you need to get something decadent like the creme brulee french toast. I, however, prefer eggs, pancakes, and home fries. But, here at Green Eggs, you don't get home fries -- you get greasy potato wedges. (Hash browns?). That said, Green eggs is a good, serviceable place, unlike the ghastly Darlings. However, I wish the menu was simplified, and the prices less.
(3)Trang N.
Husband and I made a trek across town to No. Libs to try Green Eggs Café, last Sunday because the reviews were fairly optimistic! The restaurant décor was a no frills spot with minimal accessories, a huge chalkboard boasts the daily specials and a small coffee counter in the back to grab take out or a cup o'java. The hostess was very pleasant, but we had to wait 20 minutes for a seat- even though there were tables available against the wall, I soon figured out that they were reserved for parties of 4, which I understand, but the amount of people standing around waiting to eat could have been accommodated. I wouldn't have been so twisted if it wasn't drizzling outside and the back coffee area was a bit congested. After the small wait- the waitress immediately rushed over to us and took our order. Since I love all forms of Eggs Benny, I opted for the Veggie Benedict on the menu. I was eager to dig into it as soon as it arrived at the table, however, I can't say that I was wowed by the flavors. It was kind of bland and lacked seasoning. The sautéed spinach turned out to be some chopped pieces on top- which resembled more of garnish then a main ingredient. My husband skipped the breakfast side of brunch and went for the Italian Panini sans the marinated artichokes and roasted red peppers. After the waitress, repeated the NO peppers or artichokes twice, the sandwich came out- fulled dressed! He disgruntly picked off the extras and bit into the sandwich, while the outside was toasted nicely-, the middle was cold. At this point, he was annoyed that I dragged him out of bed to come stand in the rain for cold and bland food and since we were seated in the middle of the restaurant, we felt the hostess hovering over us the entire time. All in all, not one of the best brunch experiences I had in a while, nor will we make a repeat appearance, but at least I can yelp about it.
(2)Tiff G.
Green eggs used to be one of my fave spots but I'm not sure if its because they have a new cook or not but I DO NOT like the changes. First off, my number one plate stuffed peanut butter & jelly french toast no longer comes in kids portion. :( The pork sausage is different also, not too tasty. Next I got my 2nd fave the green eggs cobb salad today and it suppose to come with avocado salsa but instead they threw in huge chucks of avocado. WHY??? and huge chucks of tomatoes instead of the small chops that they used to come with. Lastly, the chicken was DRYYYYYYY!!!! Lets do better Green Eggs. Lets take a little more time to prepare dishes. Please and thank you.
(3)Shauna G.
This place is AMAZING! I would go here every day. I don't like Benedicts but there are so many alternatives there's something for everyone! Shrimp and grits benedict especially tasty!
(5)Jacki H.
I've eaten here a few times. And before today, I would've probably given it a 3.5. The food is pretty good, the service is okay and I like that they use fresh ingredients. Today was a damn nightmare in the service department. We decided to come here for lunch because we were in a hurry and thought Honey's or Soy would take too long. We ordered quickly (a special and a salad) and I asked for the dressing for my salad on the side. We waited. FOREVER. People came in after us, ordered and got there food WAAAAAAYYYY before we did. We were about to leave when our food finally came out. And my salad...was covered...in dressing. At first I was so hungry that I just started eating so when she came by to ask how everything is I just said "Fine." But then I thought, "You know what? No. I shouldn't have to eat something that's not the way I ordered it because you made a mistake."** So I called her over and asked if she could just take it off of our check because we had to go. She took it away and then bitched to her coworkers about it IN MY LINE OF SIGHT! Are you serious? So when she brings over the check she tells me "Normally we don't take things off of checks. Next time tell your server and we will fix it right away." To which I replied, "Well, our food took forever and now I don't have time for you to fix it." And she said (as rude as ever) "Well we would've made it a priority. Just know for next time, because we NEVER take things off of checks." Next time? No, there will be no next time. Sorry to rant but as someone who works in the food service industry this type of behavior is unacceptable. I will never, ever eat here again. **I know she didn't make the salad, but she put it in and when she brought it out she should've noticed it wasn't right. The place wasn't that busy. So even if it was the cooks fault, it's her responsibility as front of house. That's simply my opinion.
(2)Edward S.
The food here was great- we ordered the pork belly benedict. The pork belly was perfectly cooked, and the rosemary breakfast potatoes were delicious with it. The sauce on the eggs was just okay, hollandaise sauce should be buttery but have good acidity- this just sort of tasted fatty, which combined with the pork belly was a little much. I would however order it again. Unfortunately we waited 15 minutes (clocked it) before anyone came over to our table. The waitstaff was unapologetic and reminded me of bad diner service complete with annoying colloquialisms such as 'ready guys?'- but at least in a diner you get hot coffee. The food came out from the kitchen quickly and I will say that the other food we observed coming out looked really good. Great job from the kitchen, needs much improvement on the floor. The tables around us seemed annoyed at the slow service as well. I've been here a few times, never when it was busy. Perhaps they were just understaffed.
(2)Mika N.
Breakfast was simply excellent. Between the 4 of us we tried two different French toast dishes (pumpkin cheese and creme Brulee), a sweet potatoes/turkey eggs Benedict and child french toast sticks. We all enjoyed the food tremendously. It looked great and tasted even better. Went early enough on Sunday morning which was just the right time... by the time we left the line was stretching outside on the sidewalk. We are fans! and will be back.
(5)Alex G.
Great brunch place in No Libs. The Atlantic Lox Salmon is delicious. Great vibe and decor. Fits in perfectly with the No Libs scene.
(5)S O.
Went there with the ole hubby yesterday mid morning...the place was very crowded...cute...quaint...the wait was shorter than expected, we waited by "coffee cafe" for our table to be cleared...coffee was very good. Attentive service...I had the eggs benedict (i really love a good one) and the hubby had "the kitchen sink" (a big sizzling pan of eggs, potatoes, cheese and biscuit covered with country sausage gravy) and a child's pancake portion... Well...I wasnt impressed with my benedict...the sauce was too little and too vinegary..the side potatoes were tasty though...We weren't impressed with the pancakes (we both adore Sabrina's waaay more)...and the hubby enjoyed his skillet....I tasted it, it was good. I will head back to this place again and try some other items because I liked them more than disliked them...=0)
(3)Bruce B.
I really wanted to give them 2.5 stars but everyone loves them so much.....call it Yelp peer preasure or 'YPP' for short. Green Eggs is a busy breakfast spot in northern Liberties and I went there with my nephew and my cousin one Saturday morning. The spot was packed and we were seated very quickly. They have a large menu and a lot of specials too. I chose the steak and eggs special which was a little disappointing. The the eggs were nice, well cooked and fresh, the potatoes were average at the toast was good. The steak however was a different story. It was anemic, tasteless and came cut up in four sections. The dish cost 14 bucks and it severely overpriced. The check came to over 51 dollars for 2 adults and a kid. To me there are many more reasonably priced, tasty restaurant options in Philly. By th way, can't they remove 1 table in the middle so you don't have to walk all the way to the end of the restaurant and then halfway down the next aisle just to get a seat. Wow talk about packing them in!
(3)James H.
Shrimp and Grits Benedict! Shrimp were flavorful, grits were creamy and they have 6 types of Benedict available so you know they can poach the heck out of an egg. Great service and flavored coffee. Worth a wait to get a table.
(5)Jennifer K.
I went here for brunch on Sunday. There was about a 15 minute wait. It was strange having to stand against the wall watching the other diners eat. If you sat near the door, then you'd have people breathing over your food waiting to be seated. Cash only which is annoying. Fair prices and huge portions. My sister got the Virginia ham pot pie dish and it was very good. I got the candy cane french toast. I asked the waitress to reheat it and she said that someone else had already complained about it being cold, but that they were supposed to be that way and the kitchen won't reheat it. She didn't even make an effort to ask the question. Who wants to eat cold French Toast with a mound of cold peppermint flavored cream cheese inside? I essentially paid to eat cold Brioche bread. I'd go back because it seems like a nice brunch place and everyone else's food looked really good, but the service is a bit lacking.
(3)Renee R.
This place at first glance looks like a decent little breakfast spot with lots of vegetarian options on the menu. I ordered the Eggs Benedict on Brioche, and my boyfriend ordered the vegan breakfast burrito. The food came out pretty quickly, however, everything was undercooked. I had a side of rosemary potatoes. Some of the potatoes were actually cooked through , while others were hard as rocks. I also had a pit of some sort in my dish (which didn't make sense because there weren't any olives present). My boyfriends Burrito was smothered in refried black beans that were cold, and the vegan eggs tasted like cardboard. Overall, probably the worst brunch I've ever had. No signs that indicate that it's CASH only...so after the waitress lets you know that you can use their pricey ATM, you're finally free of this joint.
(1)Ashley K.
I would love to start with how amazing our food was. I got the kitchen sink and my friend got the chicken and waffles benedict. Both were very well large, balanced, beautiful presentation, fresh, and fairly fast. Here is the but...We showed up around 11 am. The hostess informed us that the wait was about 25 minutes. We were perfectly okay with that. 45 minutes later we checked in- another ten minutes only she assured us. 25 minutes later my name was finally called. As mentioned in other reviews the service was both slow and inattentive throughout the rest of the meal. I suppose the purpose of this review is to inform Green Eggs that I think they have a wonderful thing going with their food, I just wish I could see the same commitment to their service. Brunch on a Sunday (or any day really) is not a time to run out of coffee or water during a meal- and a greeting should always be given upon sitting. Its just the little things.
(3)Claire P.
I had heard great things about this place was so, was pretty excited about the Eggs Benedict. The eggs came out pretty much hard-boiled! This may sound nit-picky to some, but eggs hard-boiled on English muffins is simply a completely different dish. And one I definitely would not have ordered if the waitress had given me the heads up ahead of time. I see a few some previous reviewers who have had this problem, so it must be a continual problem. My friend had the Kitchen Sink, and it was simply one of the tastiest breakfast dishes I've had yet. Which is saying something. Honestly could have done without the biscuit, but everything else coated in that delicious gravy was heavenly. Our sides of bacon and scrapple were also great- the bacon was thickly cut, savory, smoky, with a slightly charred taste; the scrapple had a thin, toasted outside, but in the inside was warm and soft-something I haven't experienced before with scrapple. Amazing. Poached eggs are a standard, and if the 24 hour diner down the street from me can get them right at 2am, it's pretty shameful that Green Eggs Cafe cannot during the regular brunch hour. If I hadn't experienced that extremely disappointing order myself, I may have given this place a 5.
(3)Darcy H.
Meh. I don't see why people wait in line for this place. Granted the portions are enormous but it's not a bargain. Food was ok, service was friendly but slow and rather inattentive. Couldn't wait to leave!
(2)Emily G.
If you like your bagels squishy with grease & your scrambled eggs swimming in oil then this is the place for you! If you are of the 99% who prefer their eggs light and fluffy and their bagels anything but greasey, then avoid this restaurant at all costs. It's gross. Overpriced. And makes you feel like taking a shower. I barely touched my food, and yet I think I ought to get my arteries tested for buildup after just three bites. Which brings me to my next point - as a former waitress, if I had a customer leave her entire meal untouched save a few bites, I would definitely find out what happened. Perhaps ask her if I could do anything to make up for it. Not our waitress. She completely ignored my full plate. Overall, I wish I could choose no stars. Awful, awful experience. Go to Honeys, Kraftworks or Interstate Draft House. Or better yet, make it at home. Save your heart, people!! Cheesesteaks have less grease than Green Eggs Cafe!
(1)Alex R.
Wow! Holy stomach buster Batman! I've only been here once but that is all I needed to write a great review. After a long... long long long night of drinking we were looking for a place to ease our pain. Besides having to wait for a few minutes to get a table (but lets be honest, 5 minutes isn't that long, I was just hungover) we sat down and were immediately asked if we knew what we wanted. Easy one: COFFEE! Iced Coffee to be specific and it was great, and came in a big cup, no need for refills. I also noticed they have a coffee bar in the back, stopped by a few days ago to grab a quick to-go cup. Thankfully it wasn't just my hangover talking, it was still great coffee. And this is coming from a guy who really doesn't appreciate coffee. I'm just as happy at Starbucks or some trendy bean-house or at Wawa, so the fact that I am remembering this speaks to its goodness. Food. Wow, again to quote myself, wow! I ordered the Kitchen Sink (Three eggs scrambled with cheese, our signature potatoes, peppers, and onions, topped with homemade jumbo biscuit and country style pork sausage gravy in a cast-iron skillet). Yea, that happened. It was delicious, I barely finished it. My side of Scrapple, also amazing, was probably the first piece of Philly Scrapple that I did not finish, simply due to the fact that the Kitchen Sink really fills you up. I would stick to the sides if you know you are a big eater or if you are having something small. The Red Velvet pancakes looked interesting but I wasn't prepared for that shade of red at that time in the morning. My compadres each had the breakfast burrito, and from what I heard it seemed like a great choice. Anytime chorizo is in something, you cant complain.
(5)Rebecca F.
Green Eggs is solid brunchfare. From the unlimited La Colombe coffee (iced or hot, might I add!) to the creative variety of daily specials, you are bound to enjoy both the sweet and savory menu items here. Do not pass up the quinoa porridge, with its agave-sweetened creaminess topped with fruit and jam. The veggie benedict is also delicious, with the poached eggs soaking the brioche. I am also a fan of making my own omelette here, where I can add vegan sausage for no extra charge. Like its South Philly counterpart, the restaurant does get pretty packed so getting there early (before 11 am) and/or expecting at least a 30-minute wait will be in your favor. You can grab a coffee and wait outside, eyeing the enormous stacks of red velvet pancakes that seem to float to every other table. I like this location's layout more than the one on Dickinson Street. It is one long rectangle so it feels more open and spacious. Service is friendly, attentive, and accomodating. Green Eggs is a place you can go to stag or with a group and have a consistently enjoyable experience!
(4)Christina M.
THE FOOD IS AMAZING!!! butttttttttt the service is TERRIBLE it's like they are giving out free food because they suck that bad! I also HATE how in the middle you have to eat with people you don't even know that is horrible and completely uncomfortable. I wonder if the servers get shift pay because they sure don't work like they want tips! I love there food and would eat here ALLLLL the time but I don't because of the horrible servers! Oh and not to mention its CASH only!! it is 2013 no one wants to deal with that!!
(1)Regina F.
Story time: I've always wanted a wacky, crazy Aunt. You know, one of those bona fid modern day hippy aunts with unbrushed blonde hair who wears burlap sacks for dresses and makes you things like quinoa porridge for breakfast. Green Eggs Cafe offers a more than suitable substitute for my family fantasies without the invariable stench that comes with unwashed moccasins. The Quinoa Porridge is slightly sweet and loaded with golden raisins that intersperse bursts of sweet juiciness throughout the pleasant grittiness of the quinoa. The cream adds a touch of sin, because being too health conscious would just be drab. Oh yeah, and the stuffed French toast is something worth fighting over. Get the kids portion, split it between two adults. You won't feel disgusted at yourself over either 1) stupidity for not getting something so decadently delicious and rich - even breakfast deserves dessert on the weekends - or 2) ordering an adult size portion for yourself, in which case you might as well purchase a hospital bed for your clogged arteries.
(4)Danny N.
I want to start off by saying I am a business owner myself, and know how hard it is to stay alive in this economy. I normally don't go out of my way to give 1 star! Check my other reviews!!! Therefore, I honestly don't know why any restaurant (or business for that matter) would not make a food substitution (or try to accomadate their clientelle). What I mean by this is that I don't dig on swine (eat pork) so I asked our server if I could sub the prosciutto for turkey, on the Italian Panini and before I got the ...key out of my mouth she was saying no. There was not an offer of an upcharge just NO! Then they only take cash and if you are not used to carrying cash you have to use the ATM and pay the fee...what a jack move! So I order the $13 Steak and Eggs and the "Signature" Rosemary Potatos. The eggs were great, but the Skirt Steak tasted like they spilled the whole Salt Shaker on it, not to mention it was luke warm when it hit the table. The Potatos were oily so I didn't eat them or the steak. So basically I paid $13 for 3 eggs plus the $5 for Apple Juice. Correct me if I'm wrong but that is probably $2.50 worth of food that I ate...and that's being generous with the appraisal. My wife decided she was going to say something even though I said to drop it since I didn't think it would make a difference. So she first tried our Waitress who shrugged her shoulders and said I am sorry, there is nothing I can do. So my wife proceeds to go and talk to what seemed to be the Asst. Manager, who basically said the same thing. Come to find out the Owner was sitting 2 tables away from us and didn't bother to see what was going on. His attitude seemed as if he didn't care. I can't imagine not caring about my customers...I would be out of business! Given the quality of food and their lame no substitution policies I will find one of the other 100's of restaurants in NO Libs / Fishtown / Philly area to eat from now on. Congrats Green Eggs Cafe you did a great job of scaring my business off! I don't want to have to work to find reason to like a restaurant, especially when Philly offers so many great options!
(1)Sarah B.
WOW! Long wait... but definitely worth it! I got the breakfast burrito, which is BIG but I ate the whole thing! I was also so happy that they offer a selection of hot sauces! Cholula did the job right. My friend had the chicken and waffles benedict which she also loved. Definitely going back and planning on getting the french toast or red velvet pancakes!
(4)Ive E.
Great atmosphere. Loved the food. I had the creme brulee French toast and it was amazing!! The only thing the whip and fruit sauce on top were way too sweet for my liking. I also had the breakfast burrito and it was awesome and stuffed to the max. I also had a side of home fries with the rosemary and it was good i like my home fries a little more crunchy but overall they were good. Only thing is they only take cash!! But other than that i would definitely recommend and go back.
(4)Kemi A.
I really want to give this place TWO stars but I think I'll let another visit be the deciding factor. I do love the decor/space of this place. The hot chocolate I ordered was delicious (unlike Honey's who told me hot chocolate is a "seasonal drink" wtf? who says that? who really believes that?..still like honey's bus the whole hot chocolate thing needs to be addressed) I ordered the "kitchen sink" breakfast meal. It came in a little hot plate like skillet. It was def NOT what I expected. It was tooo cheesy and smothered to death in gravy (cheese?) served with two biscuits that were hard as isht...like I thought the biscuit would be soft'ish but they were unpleasantly hard which made them taste stale. I just came from working overnight with my friends so we were all tired. I took a few bites of the "kitchen sink" and it just seemed like TOO MUCH work to eat/enjoy so I packed it to go. My friends had the duck egg meal...I pretty much looked at everyone else's order like "damn, I shoulda gotten that". they all seem to enjoy their meal. The worst part is that I went home to sleep and 4-5hours later I had a rumble in my stomach. Nothing is worse than going to eat then having a tummy ache after. I pretty much threw away the rest of the "kitchen sink" that i brought home. That's the only meal I had that day so I attributed my tummy ache to it. Will I go back? Sure but I won't order that "kitchen sink" mess again.
(3)Caroline V.
What a great place for a casual bfast! Friends took us here since they're right in NoLibs and yum! Just enough space to not feel crowded but they still take advantage of all their real estate. Like the coffee bar idea while you wait altho as we saw one guy do, dont overfill your cup otherwise you'll be that guy who spilled the precious and needed a waiter to help you. Coffee here is La Colombe and ahhh if you love coffee, you'll dig this cup. Great way to start the day. Next the food. I went all out cuz we were in another city so therefore there are no rules and went with the highly touted Red Velvet Pancakes :) *Red Velvet Pancakes: i did not add more syrup and just dunked into what was on my plate and YUM. Just the right amount of sweetness, super fluffly and the mascarpone layered in is mmm mmm good. Fresh strawberries sliced/sprinkled on top and choc chips throughout. This is a bfast of champions with champion size. It's HUGE. Mind boggling if a single person has finished the whole thing and was able to walk out without passing out. I ate a quarter of it and was full :p i know...sad attempt! but it was a great dessert for dinner so really that was a well planned attempt...Ah yes also got a side of turkey bacon. This is 2 thick slabs of bacon that really eat like ham. They were ok. Im a thin/extra crispy bacon type of person... *Pork Belly Benedict: saw this on the menu and totally pegged the fiance for it and was right. He was all over that. He got the rosemary potatoes to go with it (not a fan and neither was he...i think they needed to be crispy...they were soft and not that great). But he loved his pork belly eggs benedict, said it was the best eggs benedict he ever had. Plus it disappeared before i even got 3 bites down of my red velvet pancakes so i'd say that was true :) *Pulled pork panini (i think?): friend got this and it came w. a side of fries. Sandwich was HUGE, like the one half was as big as her face haha. *Chicken & Waffles Benedict: this also looked good and was polished off quickly so im guessin it was tasty. Wish i had room for coffee refills but alas i did not and there was a long line waiting to sit when we finished up so til the next time! Def on the "it" list for me and yes im totally a bfast/brunch person. Love bfast foods, i can eat it anytime of day. YUM
(4)Francis U.
"What did you put in this sugar!?!? It's so good!" Lady Mary and I forwent our usual Sabrina's or Carmen's to have another go with Green Eggs...after a bit of a respite. We perused the specials online before making our decision, and were reasonably confident that our tastebuds wouldn't be disappointed. We had a short wait before we were seated, but that is to be expected on a Saturday at a brunch hub. Our waitress (Pamela?) was friendly & attentive, even though it was quite busy. She also bares a striking resemblance to Mary's younger sister, Edith. We like her... We tried the mushroom bisque, which was the best thing we tasted, by a long shot. The consistency was lighter than some bisques, more of a puree, and was dressed with olive oil, and a rosemary arrangement. One bowl was perfect for sharing, which was exactly what we did. The salutations sadly stop with the soup, however. For our main dishes, we tried the pork belly benedict and the new Cubano, from the sandwich side of the menu. I dug into my bene dish as soon as it arrived, eager to spill golden egg yolk over my whole plate. Alas, I could not do this, as both of my eggs were hard boiled instead of poached. The pork belly was presented in giant monolithic rectangles, standing next to the overcooked eggs, and was entirely too much pork for the dish. Half would have been enough, and a bit less time would have helped the pork maintain a modicum of moisture. The hollandaise, though, was the worst offender. Cloyingly sweet would be a compliment; absurdly sweet, to the point of being laughable, would be more accurate. Not too good that. Lady Mary's dish suffered from the same overly sweet problem. A Cubano is supposed to have some acid via the pickles, some good sinus clearing mustard, and some funk from the swiss...this sandwich had none of the above. This particular version removed all the bite in favour of more bloody sweetness, and giant pieces of pork belly...not at all what I would call a good Cubano. Quite a disappointment. I'm always ready to give Green Eggs four stars...until I go there. It's by no means bad, but the chef is clearly out-classed by Sabrina's and Camen's. The duck reuben and the veggie bene are usually above average; try something new though at your own risk.
(2)Eric B.
The food was great and the staff was friendly. The price was about twice what I normally pay for breakfast but I was expecting that. Its a nice place as long as it doesn't get crowed. I had the brûlée French toast and a side of turkey bacon. The french toast was excellent. The bacon was too thick and was not cooked as crispy as I normally like. Overall the meal was good and I plan on returning in the future.
(4)Samantha M.
I can't get enough of this place. The food is simply amazing. I've had their pancakes, which are pretty good. But their french toast....THE BEST. I recently tried the caramel apple french toast and it was like having dessert for breakfast. I've also had the Kitchen Sink and that was really good too. The only downside to this place is the size and the wait after a certain time. If you go there too late, you'll be waiting for 40 mins just for a table.
(4)Crys J.
Tasty food.....and a BYOB!!
(5)Joanne K.
I visited this cafe on a Saturday morning and had to wait close to two hours for a table. However, I must say that the food was worth the gruesome wait. I ordered the coffee mocha french toast, which was under the specials, and my friend ordered the kitchen sink. Both dishes were delicious, and the portions were enormous. My only complaint with my dish is that there wasn't enough filling in proportion to the thickness of the bread. Don't get me wrong: there was plenty of filling, and it oozed out of the bread every time I sliced my knife through the thick toast. However, the bread is SO thick that the taste of the bread just overwhelmed my palate. An advantage of the thick bread is that your bread will not get soggy if you decide to take home the leftovers. My friend's dish, the kitchen sink, was the epitome of comfort food, and I have no complaints about it. Aside from the food, the service was sub-par. Waiting for two hours was torture because there is nowhere to sit and wait inside the cafe. My friend and I had to stand by the bar and and push our bodies against the wall every time a customer had to scoot by us to use the restroom. In addition, our waitress only stopped by our table twice: once to take our order and another to give us our check. All in all, this is a great place to come for brunch.
(4)Payal D.
We were lucky enough to get seated right away on a Saturday afternoon but i've hear the wait is usually pretty long for a table. Probably had one of the best Mac and Cheese dishes i've ever had in my life. I got the breakfast burrito with veggie sausage instead of chorizo and it was amazing so i'm sure the original was even better. I also highly recommend the the veggie burger...it's one of a kind because it's made from beets and has great texture and smokey flavor. It sounds strange but it's really good trust me! Not your typical veggie burger made with beans and veggies. Lastly, the Red Velvet French Toast.....wow....AMAZING! They don't write it on the menu but you can order smaller portions of the dessert items (and they are still huge!). The only downfall to this place is the wait and they only take cash.
(4)Sophia I.
I really wanted to like this place since it's so close to work, but... The service was pretty inattentive & the wait for food was long. Plus our food did not come out together. We got 2 plates, and then 5 minutes later our last plate finally arrived. The food was ok. Just not worth the wait.
(2)Eugene B.
I wish this place was open when we moved to this neighborhood 2 yrs ago but my wife and I are taking advantage of this as much as possible. The 1st time we came the food was really good and the service was great. I had the kitchen sink and my wife had the omelette. The potatoes were hearty and their breads delicious. The 2nd time here I can't really speak so highly of. I understand it was memorial day so I have to take into consideration how busy it is but we waited 5 mins for someone to take our drink and food order and then waited another 30 mins for our food to arrive. I ordered the peanut butter french toast w/ a side of sausage and my wife had the eggs your way. When I asked the food runner what the reason was for the delay he didn't have any reason. We would've been happy if our waitress said that she forgot to punch in our order or that they were short staff...but no reason at all. I won't hold that against them this time but it really shouldn't happen. What am I supposed to expect the next time we come in?...
(3)Joseph I.
Oh yeah, this is the place!! I had the breakfast burrito and she had the turkey pot pie. Both were incredible in terms of flavor, amount of food and price. Just incredibly good. I walked by a plate of those velvet pancakes and the guy had trouble fitting them into the take out box. Great waitstaff, prompt service. What a great find.
(5)Andie H.
Was recommended by a friend for brunch. Had the breakfast burrito which sounded delicious on the menu. The thing was the size of a small child. ENORMOUS!!! Tasted fantastic but I felt terrible about not being able to finish even half of it due to the fact that it was so big. If you normally eat 3 times the amount of a normal person, this place is for you! Service was decent, nothing exceptional. Only real con is that it's cash only. Would recommend though!
(3)Caitlyn H.
RED VELVET PANCAKES BIGGER THAN YOUR HEAD. For reals. I come here and feed my inner fat kid and I am always stuffed, happy, and have a ton of leftovers. For the portions, it's incredibly well priced. Everything is fresh. Nothing is frozen or microwaved ever. Cash only, but their ATM has a $1 fee, so it's not bad. I've been here 4-5 times now and I have never been disappointed. Probably one of the best brunches in Philadelphia. It's packed on weekends, but totally worth the wait. Be prepared to share your table and make some friends. And get the red velvet pancakes.
(5)Michelle C.
I use to love coming here when they first opened. The atmosphere changed the food is not quality anymore. I have requested eggs over easy they came out GREASY and runny. I was upset - the tofu scramble one of my favorites here came out totally different - the presentation HORRID. The manager was rude and told my friend and I she couldn't do any thing to assist us. And wasn't taking off of bill. We were in totally caught off guard with her response. NOT GOING BACK. Lastly, its getting GHETTO in there...
(1)Chloe A.
I've been here twice now and although the food is wonderful, the service is awful. Our Waiter Nate was very unaccommodating. I was here on Saturday morning, April 6th, for breakfast with a girlfriend of mine. We came here for breakfast before our pedicure appointment. We were seated immediately which was great. Nate took our drink order and returned promptly to take our food order. My friend ordered the chicken and waffles and asked for the eggs on the side of the plate instead of on top of the waffles. She has made this request several times in the past and it was not a problem but for Nate it was. He simply said that he cannot do that for her. He said that If he asked the cooks, they would get irritated and not honor the request but that he would try. Well the food came out and the eggs were right there on top. He showed no remorse and just said, "I hope this is OK" and walked away. Really? It's too hard for the cooks to simply place the eggs on the side of the plate instead of on top? Unbelievable. Anyway, besides that, we had to ask Nate twice before receiving water which was annoying and then the real kicker came. We received the check and he charged us for a biodegradable to-go box. Granted it was only $.25, neither of us were taking leftovers home. My friend asked what this charge was for and he fumbled for a few seconds and than said he would take it off. Upon returning with the modified check, he made a joke about how he hopes that we don't think he was taking advantage of us for $.25. He was very cocky and patronizing about it. It left a very rude and unsettling feeling with us. On a high note, we ordered Lattes on our way out at the counter and Justin waited on us. He was extremely nice and helpful.
(2)Mike G.
Another great brunch location. Ive eaten brunch here 4 times and lunch once and every time I was glad for it. Good coffee, great food and decent service. Sure, I hated the name when it first opened but, damn, if the food stays this good, who cares?
(4)Candace W.
Good for breakfast/brunch (cuz they close at 4pm). The food is on point, especially if you need a rich, sweet, delicious breakfast. The lunch salads are huge! And you will not want to share your duck pastrami sandwich on a soft rye with anyone :)
(4)Angela N.
Today was my first time at Green Eggs Cafe. The place was packed! However, we were seated before our estimated 30 minute wait. Our food came out quickly and I must say the portions are HUGE!!! We had not expected that! However, the Strawberry Shortcake Frenchtoast was amazing, the turkey bacon was ordinary and so were the potatoes but they were very fresh. I didn't expect the great quality with such large portions but boy was i surprised. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Down side... The tables are packed in like sardines and if you don't mind people standing by your table talking as they wait to be seated, the atmosphere would be great for you. For me... Not so much... Overall, This place is a must try. The great food overshadows the bad seating arrangement. Maybe a weekday isn't as crowded as a weekend... :-D
(4)Adam R.
I have been here 5 or so times since this location opened. They always have a great specials! No matter what stuffed french toast they have elected to offer that given day, try it. Always a generous portion & phenomenal. Super filling! The first time I tried this spot I went with a Belgian waffle; let me rephrase that, I tried going with a Belgian waffle. The cook somehow managed to mangle it not once, not twice, but three times according to my server so I was forced to try another plate. I left disappointing because I was unable to get my eastern European cooked cake batter fix. Luckily there was coffee available to off set my twitching. I asked if they would be offering waffles a la mode, (best way to enjoy them) & i was informed that they would be offering that in the near future. Every time I have gone back since I have inquired about get my waffles so & they are yet to be able to make this happen. Disappointing. Don't get me wrong here, I will go back but it wouldn't be my first choice in the neighborhood!
(3)Tuanni P.
Food and service were great. I will definitely revisit next time I'm in Philly.
(4)Jim H.
Stopped in just for a to-go coffee and the barista gave us attitude like we were an imposition. The place wasn't even busy at the time -- maybe 5 or 6 tables? On the other hand, the coffee (a Nutella latte) was pretty good and the barista was quick and efficient.
(3)BurrLin B.
Lots of food! Definitely get a good bang for your buck. Best bacon I ever tasted! Lastly, its BYOB!
(4)K. K.
We were only a party of two who decided to go for a late brunch/lunch on a Tuesday. We waited 30 minutes for a server to take our drink orders and when we said we'd like to place our food orders at the same time, she said, "I can't do that because it's against the rules." We proceeded to wait ANOTHER 20 minutes for her to come back to take our food orders. I ordered the quiche and my friend the eggs benedict. We both asked for a simple request of "no additional salt added" because both of us are on low sodium diets. The server wrote it down and came back 10 minutes later saying, "...for the no salt, I can't do that because I can't give specific alterations for certain food orders." At this point, we were pretty fed up and said, "It's fine. Please just bring our check when the food arrives." The food came out in yet another 25 minutes. My food was watery and my friend's benedict was SO undercooked that the eggs turned to liquid when she cut into them. The cook didn't bother to drain the potatoes and vegetables so her dish came out literally sitting in a puddle of greasy, watery liquid. Future diners, keep in mind that this is a chain and the people who make the food are just cooks. Don't order anything that requires culinary finesse and if you are used to truly fine cuisine, lower your expectations to 'zero.'
(1)Veronika V.
I would give them 5 stars if it were just for the food and the proximity to my house, and it's incredible. But unfortunately, I've had too many bad service experiences for that to happen. But honestly, none of those experiences are worth specifically mentioning. It's just those times when it's a little too busy for the place to handle. But the staff has a tendency of passing the buck, not taking responsibility for their wrongdoings and blaming their co-workers. That's all the negativity I have for this place, and really it's not a big deal when the food's this great! If you're looking to get brunch on the weekend, and don't mind waiting a bit, especially with a big party. It gets busy! If it's weekday morning, why are you hesitating? Read this on your way there now. Seriously this food is incredible. I don't think I've ever had anything that wasn't exactly what I wanted. Salmon benedict, quinoa porridge, kitchen sink (at least a side of biscuits and gravy!), Cheddar Grits, and Peanut butter crunchy french toast are all a must. I definitely recommend going with a bunch of people and splitting things. The choices are too good and it's hard to decide whether you want sweet or savory. Their burgers are pretty decent too if you're just not feeling the brunch thing.
(4)Michael E.
Honey's may have met its match - I'm serious, this place is great. I suppose it depends on what you're looking for, but right now I'm thinkin' Green Eggs Cafe is where I'd like to Sit-N-Eat. Prices are very reasonable. I got a Belgian waffle with strawberries and 'nanners for $8. I could have even picked another topping gratis, like ice cream, cause you AUTOMATICALLY get to choose three free! But, I've been trying to watch my girlish figure (not that you'd notice from reading my reviews), so I tried to keep it healthy. My girlfriend got the kitchen sink, a behemoth skillet filled with eggs, cheese, potatoes, peppers, etc. and toppedd with a biscuit and sausage gravy. This is a lot of food. The coffee is top notch as well and the service is outstanding. Kudos!
(4)Alyssa M.
What a delightful cafe! The sweet hostess made a great first impression as she tried to seat our table of 5 as quickly as possible. I love the diversity and ambiance of this spot too--not pretentious, yet there is a simple classiness about it. So on to the FOOD: --I ordered the eggs benedict which was heavenly! Maybe one of the best I've had. And those potatoes with onions and peppers---Mm Mmm Mmm! --The roommie ordered the Creme Brulee French Toast which was scrumptious....but I'll admit the Cannoli French toast at Cafe Lift still has my heart --My friend from back home had the "Kitchen Sink" and it was goooooddd. Love all that gravy on top of ALL those breakfast goodies (eggs, potatoes, cheese, onions, peppers, mushrooms-CRAZY! Crazy good! --And My sis ordered Lox and Bagel with a side of stone ground grits. She really enjoyed both, however I think the grits were little too "gritty". I'm a fan of thick grits and they had excellent flavor, I just don't think they were cooked properly or long enough to absorb all of the liquid. Our waitress was sweet as pie. I'll definitely be back :-)
(4)Caleb S.
This place inspired me to create a Yelp account JUST so I could give it a 5 star rating. The dining room was packed around lunch time, but the wait wasn't very long and there is a really cool antique architecture shop right next door to kill the 15 minutes. Service is second to none in all of Philadelphia. Other than our wonderful waiter, three other waiters also checked on our table throughout the meal to make sure things were fine and my coffee was full. The whole mood of the staff was just happy and welcoming. I hesitantly ordered the Duck Reuben because I've had a million Reubens and was worried about altering the main ingredient, but wow was it amazing. I absolutely have a new favorite little restaurant in Philly.
(5)Emma G.
Creme brûlée French toast!!!! Everything here was incredible. Worth every calorie. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Bryan P.
Stopped by Green Eggs Cafe Sunday morning and we were not disappointed. The kids had the red velvet pancakes and they were kind enough to share them with Mom and Dad (when the kids weren't looking). I had the chicken and waffles eggs benedict with hot sauce hollandaise...amazing. Mom had the veggie eggs benedict which was yet again amazing. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back!
(5)C B.
A variety of specials and tasty dishes for any pallet. Though I should have asked for a soup spoon.
(4)Caitlin V.
I'm a huge fan of the Green Eggs in South Philly so I decided to check out the No Libs location this morning for brunch. it was a packed house, but we didn't have to wait more than 10-15 minutes tops for a table on a sunday morning around 10am. Of course the menu was the same, complete with all of their amazing fresh delicious foods. I learned today that Green Eggs doesn't use freezers or microwaves, ensuring the freshness of your food. Our meals certainly tasted amazing! I decided to go for something new and tried the Veggie Benedict. amazing! My boyfriend got a belgium waffle with his choice of three toppings: peaches, bananas, and cinnamon apples! mmmmmM! we got potatoes on the side and they were perfectly cooked. Our server was polite and friendly. For how loud and busy it was in here, our waitress was pretty attentive. The bussers whisked away our dishes when we were done and we weren't sitting there waiting forever. We had our coffee and waters refilled, and everything we needed right when we needed it. only reason why i prefer other brunch spots or even the other Green Eggs location to this one: for some reason it just feels like this spot is super loud when all the tables are filled. maybe it's the sound bouncing off the walls, who knows. Maybe they need to invest in a tapestry to put on the wall to muffle sound. But I sort of felt like I was in a cafeteria and not a cute brunch spot. But seriously, that's my only complaint.
(4)Kristofer L.
First of all, if you don't like waiting 30 - 45 minutes to be seated, suck it up and wait because it's worth it. The portions are big, and the food is awesome. My wife had the shrimp and grits eggs benedict, and it was off the hook. I could eat that everyday. I had steak and eggs, but the true star was the herb potatoes - and I'm not even a hash brown fan. If you want a brunch that won't disappoint, Green Eggs is your spot.
(5)NIC J.
ok. the creme brulee french toast! and the bar next door is great.
(4)Jessica R.
I was really excited to try this place. We searched high and low for a brunch place open on July 4th, and finally found Green Eggs. It was packed, and all the food looked great. Unfortunately, something went very wrong. We ordered the veggie scramble and the breakfast burrito. The veggie scramble was super oily, and came with an odd tasting, greasy side of soy sausage. The breakfast burrito was huge, but not very good. Everything was just really dense, and not very flavorful. Our waitress was nice, but a bit scattered. When I asked to substitute the chorizo in the burrito for vegan chorizo, she told me they could make the whole burrito vegan (take out the cheese and sour cream and add vegan chorizo), but couldn't just substitute the chorizo. Odd, and annoying. I'm okay with the no substitutions rule in a cheap, no frills place, but in a hipster brunch place that serves maple chili sweet potato fries? Let me order what I want! Overall, very disappointing.
(2)B L.
Been here a few times and mostly have the different versions of the eggs Benedict's and it's always been good. I decided to try something new today and went with an item on this week's special, crab and asparagus frittata. That was a huge mistake. So my tip is to stay away from the frittatas. Otherwise enjoy.
(4)Hayley Sara B.
Come for the food, stay for the cute No Libs bois. No seriously, I thought all of the hotties in Philly were hiding...clearly they are just waiting until Sundays to come out of the woodwork for some brunch at Green Eggs Cafe. I liked my food ok. I got a veggie burger made with lentils, cumin, and a million other spices. The spices were way too overpowering, but the vegan aioli spread was delish. The fruit on the side was somewhat wilted. No matter though -- the service was excellent, the atmosphere open and airy, and, as mentioned, hipster eye candy abounds. I will definitely be back to um...try something else on the menu.
(3)Ai-mei Z.
My favorite brunch place so far. Everything about this place is great! From the service to the food and the decor. My favorite so far has been the tomato soup, Salmon eggs benedict (although it is a tad bit salty on the cream cheese), potato salad, and the red velvet pancakes ( i love how they make the mini version now). I can't wait till i finish trying the entire menu!
(5)Anna Marie C.
i had forgotten about this place, until i saw a chris pronger interview where he mentioned green eggs and ham... and voila, green eggs was back on my radar. i've done the sweet many-a-time (pancakes, peanut butter french toast...), but this time, i went for the kitchen sink. it's a fat girl's dream come true. biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs, onions and peppers smothered with cheese in a cast iron skillet. reminds me of hash house a-go-go, but (only slightly) miniaturized. i am so moving up to nolibs. just so i can eat brunch here. kudos to the sheer brilliancy of the place for offering a carafe of OJ with *complimentary* bottle of champagne for $30. liquor laws be damned, right?
(4)Nic B.
I had my very first breakfast burrito as a vegan here. YUM. I didn't like that they close early. I went back to eat there again and they were closed. I was bummed!
(4)Yev G.
The service is just really bad. There are plenty of other places walking distance in the neighborhood. Save yourself the trouble. In terms of the food, unfortunately the descriptions are better than the finished product. I think these guys may have been worth it at one point, but with time and too many good Yelp reviews :-P have stopped trying.
(1)Tiffany B.
The food was awesome. The portions are very large, so make sure you're hungry.
(4)Michele H.
Heard this place was gluten free friendly. It's not really. No pancakes, waffles and too much cross contamination to make what could be GF, not. Too bad!
(3)Rachel K.
This is a lovely cafe ! I absolute love the "earthy" relaxed atmosphere. I ordered the Grilled cheese sammies with cheddar cheese and sundried tomato aioli. It is THE best grilled cheese ever. The bread was so fluffy and the sundried tomato mocks the taste of tomato soup. mmm mmm good! My friend got steak and potatoes. I took a bite of her steak and it was just juicy on the inside and well done on the outside. The veggies were a buttery perfection. She even said "I had a crappy week, this is just what I needed." I also got an iced coffee and it was just perfect--not too strong, just right. You will not go home hungry after eating here due to the generous portions. I will be making this my regular neighborhood brunch spot.
(5)Carolyn M.
I've been here twice now and both times the food has been beyond-phenomenal. The first time I ordered the tiramisu French toast - amazing, though perhaps overly-decadent for lunch. The second time I got the veggie eggs benedict and my mouth thought it had died and gone to heaven. I could eat nothing but the brioche it was served on for the rest of my life and die happy (and early). The wait staff has always been lovely, attentive and prompt. The only teeny tiny complaint I had was that the salted caramel mocha was all caramel and milk and very little espresso!
(5)Jaymie C.
Like I really need to give this place another rave review but my experience still counts even if you've already decided based on the 19 million other reviews to go here. Bottomless La Colombe coffee, awesome vegetarian/vegan options like quinoa porridge and your textbook tofu scramble, FREAKIN RED VELVET FREAKIN PANCAKES, and other items that they switch up that are all delicious. Recommended for couples: You get a sweet, your partner gets a savory, you get a 3rd item to split. If your partner can't work this out with you then you need couples counseling. In fact if you're new in a relationship this is a great litmus test for how it's going to work out. Go hungry, leave happy.
(5)Anthony S.
It's been close to a year since I've been to Green Eggs. I still know a number of people that have had crappy experiences here but I wanted to post a quick update. They've fixed the seating!! Seriously, I'll go back more often now just for that. The food came out promptly and service was just right. You didn't really screw anything up this time GE. Thanks.
(3)Cheryl A.
By far my favorite breakfast and brunch joint in Northern Liberties! The food is delicious, fast and filling. I highly recommend the tofu scramble and their quinoa porridge - really good with fresh fruit on top! We go there every Sunday for a reason. The servers are also super cool and friendly.
(5)Meghann p.
GO HERE! I love love love this place Amy is such a great waitress coffee is great Food is Amazing and so creative and fresh I always get the Quina Porridge as an appetizer to split with my friends then get an entree! Just love it here!
(5)Lauren B.
Good food...especially the red velvet pancakes :)
(4)Ashley L.
Came for Brunch early Saturday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately. Lots of great, fresh options to choose from but I went with the egg white omelette. I added cheese to my order and was thrilled how generous they were with it (some places can be kind of stingy). The omelette was delicious and came with a side of potatoes and Le Bus toast. Potatoes were great with the onions and peppers. I usually add ketchup but they were so good I didn't need to! Can't wait to come back and try the Creme Brulee French Toast :)
(4)A A.
YUM! This little brunch spot in Northern Liberties will definitely blow you away. Be prepared for a wait if you're going in at noon on a weekend, but it's definitely worth it. Their signature dish is red velvet pancakes that resemble a cake more than a breakfast entree. Amazing selection of eggs, sweets, and savory dishes. A little squishy but that's part of the charm. Ambience is very casual in a comfortable way.
(5)Joanne T.
two words: kitchen sink! it's a must try...got this with gravy on the side (i had to get it on the side cause it contains mean and i just picked it out)...but man oh man, it was very tasty....this makes a great hangover meal. i can't wait til the next time. it's a break from sabrina's, honey's, or your local diner. the waitress was great and attentive. went on saturday for breakfast and no wait needed. beware: cash only tip: bring some champagne for that mimosa!
(4)Clara L.
Seriously? Am i the only one who doesn't like this place? No, my roommate doesn't like it either. Eggs are mediocre. Dry. Go to Cafe Estelle for the best eggs in Philly. Stuffed French Toast is too sweet, and the peanut butter and jelly one is actually not that great compared to others in the city. My college cafeteria had better pancakes and better make your own waffle batter. Go to Sabrina's for the best pancakes in town. Service is friendly, and the coffee is good. That's about it.
(2)Danielle K.
There are a couple of things that are bothering me about my experience here. If you are looking for a fast and or healthy bite do not go here! First of all the service, while our server seemed nice enough it took over 30 minutes for a sandwich and scrambled eggs. Four tables that sat after us all received their food before us. I understand that these things happen sometimes but a word from our server would have been nice. A "I just checked on you food and it will be a few more minutes" or something like that would have made us feel a little more confident that we weren't forgotten about. So when our food finally did come out, it was a huge let down. I ordered a sandwich, with no mustard or mayo, and a side salad. I was trying to eat healthy (as healthy as possible there if that is even possible). So when my sandwich with my beautiful healthy multigrain bread came out it looked extra golden brown. I took a bite and realized my fingers were drenched in grease. As I took a closer look it seemed they drenched my bread in butter or it was on the greasy grill or something unnecessary. Every time I picked up my sandwich to take a bite my hands were covered in a greasy residue. It may seem that I am being harsh but It was gross. The potatoes were extra greasy and soggy as well. This is my second time trying green eggs and I will probably not be returning. There are plenty of other yummie places to eat in Philadelphia. It's a shame because it could be so good but it's just not.
(1)Alex T.
I generally opt for Honey's or Sabrina's for brunch, but not when I am positively famished and in the throes of planning the rest of my Sunday around NOT having to wait two hours for a table. It only took about 30 minutes to score one of the four coveted outdoor spots (a welcome anomaly on a sunny weekend morning) and we were immediately given menus, beer openers (don't judge) and water for our dog. The waitress was helpful and patient, helping my notoriously indecisive friend choose what she referred to as "the best meal ever," a Southern chicken and waffles dish, which everyone at the table wanted to devour. I went for the breakfast burrito (with vegetarian sausage, which was amazing), my other friends an egg white omelette (sounded boring, but was pretty delicious) and an extremely oversized club sandwich that boasted a side of Boardwalk Fries level potato goodness. Between the Man vs. Food portions and the unbelievably cheap prices, we left happy and probably a bit more sated than is healthy and/or socially acceptable. I'll certainly return here, even if Honey's and Sabrina's are ever uncharacteristically under-attended. Anywhere you can bring Twisted Tea and still be considered an a-ok diner is worth it in my book.
(4)Gisha J.
I had heard a lot of great things about Green Eggs Cafe from my friends and decide to check out the spot in Northern Liberties. We were a group of five and arrived at 11am on a Saturday. We were very surprised because we were expecting a long wait. We waited less than 15-20 minutes. The service was great and the food came out very quickly. Between the five of us, we ordered the Kitchen Sink, Peanut Butter French Toast and Pork Belly Eggs Benedict. Everything was delicious! The portion size is fairly large and a great deal for what you pay. I will definitely be returning.
(4)Kathy K.
Nothing special. Expensive for what it is- your basic breakfast in a skillet those skillets must be expensive! Waiter annoying.
(2)Allen H.
The 45 minute wait was pretty bad considering I was starving, but the quality of the food made up for the extended wait period. I order "the kitchen sink" which is pretty much everything on the menu placed in a cast iron skillet and it was awesome. As hungry as I was, I was only able to finish 3/4 of the meal. For $10 I got delicious meal that filled me up for the day. The bad part of this restaurant is that it does get very crowded, the wait staff is usually rushing to get around to everyone and people do wait inside right next to some of the tables. None of this bothered me because I am not really that much of a pain in the butt, but I can see a certain type of person complaining about this. If you are going to a very popular brunch spot you may have to wait a while to be seated and you may have to deal with the staff being a bit more inpatient than other places. If these type of things annoy you, don't come here. If they don't annoy you, you are in for a treat.
(4)Fred H.
Two words: Food Coma. That means it's gooooooood. Let's start with the great menu. I was staring at it for at least 15 minutes trying to choose something... I wanted everything but finally settled on the Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast. I finally found some French Toast that rivals Sabrina's! What breakfast meal would be complete without bacon and potatoes? Thick-cut slab bacon - best I ever had. Rosemary potatoes - simple perfection. And only $2.50 for each side. These would be $4 each elsewhere. Also on the table was the Kitchen Sink. Next time I go, that will be all mine. A cast iron skillet chock full of eggs, potatoes, peppers, sausage, cheese, and a biscuit to top it off. TIP: CASH ONLY!! For that fact, and that they are only open until 4pm, is the reason I give 4 instead of 5 stars. I rarely give 5 stars, but really wanted to... I would have if I could've used my plastic. Stopped by on a Sunday early afternoon. No wait at all. The atmosphere was nice. Hipsterish, not snobby. Small, but not cramped. Will definitely be returning. There's so many other things I need to try.
(4)Jeff D.
If there is any cure for a hangover it is the "kitchen sink"-eggs, peppers, potatoes, peppers, served in a skillet with biscuits and gravy. An absolute heavenly meal that will satisfy your post drink crave. Everything was fresh and prices were just right. I will be back. Oh yes, I will be back.
(4)Coco F.
After hearing a lot of talk of this eatery I decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed I went pretty early on a Sat morning and was able to walk right in and be seated. About an hour into my breakfast it was filled to capacity with a line outside. So get there early...the food was enjoyable and came out in a reasonable amount of time. They do not accept credit card so be sure to have cash or there is an ATM that you can use on the premises.
(4)Eli L.
Let me start by saying I LOVE green eggs. They've actually done the impossible and bumped Sabrina's from the top of my list of favorite Philly brunch places, however, I usually go to the original location at 13th and Dickinson. This morning I found myself at the Northern Liberties location and was pretty disappointed overall. When we put our name in we were told it would be 25-30 minutes. 45 minutes later they began calling names of people who'd clearly gotten fed up and decided not to wait, and so after 50 minutes we were finally seated. Not fun in mid-december. The service was fine. Not great, not poor, just fine. The food was also fine, though the potatoes were so salty a few of us couldn't eat them, and of the two eggs on my benedict, one (aren't they cooked together?) was overcooked. The sugar cubes, though a great idea, came in an open dish and looked as though they had seen their share of tables. After spotting a couple that had stuck together, I opted for splenda, while some went for black (a less picky member of the group still used the sugar, though). All in all, I think it's a write-off for this location. With Honey's just a few blocks away, and N. 3rd serving a decent brunch, I see no need to come back to this Green Eggs.
(2)Yuri P.
The first time I went to Green Eggs, I fell in love. The line is going to be long any day, but I would definitely wait. The atmosphere wasn't too noisy. Saturday and Sunday brunch time are always packed. Their pancakes and french toasts are to die for. The kitchen sink is something to try as well. It's served on a hot iron skillet, and it's amazingggggggg.
(5)Nan W.
reading all the other lukewarm reviews and not sure if they were one an off day but today we had the most delicious brunch at green eggs cafe- it was packed inside but we only waited about 10-15 minutes after arriving. we shared the kitchen sink skillet and the red velvet pancakes. both portions were enormous. the skillet was savory and rice- with plenty of potatoes, peppers, onions. the pancakes were rich and moist. the coffee was strong and the service was excellent. will definitely be back to try more items on the menu.
(4)Abigail L.
Not so much. The coffee was good, but that's where it ended. My friends and I waited about twenty or so minutes for a table while at least four tables sat empty. The service was pretty bad and the food was pretty much terrible. Both my friend and I ordered goat cheese and mushroom omelets and were brought mushroom omelets with cold goat cheese mounds on top of the eggs. When we tried to spread it inside the omelet we just massacred the eggs into a lovely mush. The mushrooms were flavorless shitake slices and the eggs were runny inside. Gross. Most of my "signature potatoes" were inedible and practically raw. There was no salt or pepper on the table and our request for hot sauce was never fulfilled. We had to flag down another waiter to get water refills and our waitress pretty much ignored us. I was totally excited for a new breakfast/brunch spot, but my excitement has quickly faded into disappointment. To top it all off my friend ordered a to go sandwich when our food came and had to wait ten minutes after we paid our bill to get it. Between the food and the service this place needs some serious work.
(2)Chris B.
Overall The place was understandably busy on a holiday, and we waited about 25 minutes for a table. Normally I understand and expect this, but due to the service issues noted below, there's no reason for it to take that long. Service One word; slow. The hostess seemed annoyed and over-whelmed by the presence of people . She frequently forgot to ask for peoples names so she could call them later. Speaking of calling peoples names; most folks waiting were outside and she made little effort to speak loud enough so people could hear her over the street noise. Standing outside we could see the four tables positioned there. Of the four tables, we saw two with checks on them and annoyed patrons waiting for the staff to pick up the money and bring change. Basically, the staff wasn't turning over tables fast enough to cycle patrons in and out. There are at least 15-25 dead minutes per table (food done, waiting to pay / be bussed). Food The food was pretty good. Not "fantastic, OMG, we must come here every day, " but generally good and satisfying. We ordered the pork belly Benedict and biscuits and gravy. Both satisfying. If they used the biscuits from the Benedict on the biscuits and gravy it would be five stars! Conclusion While this makes a nice brunch spot, I really am put off by poor service.
(2)Sir T.
The disappointment that inspired a Yelp! account. It was almost a year ago; I suppose there's some possibility that they've gotten better since then, but I doubt it. Bland food, bad atmosphere, small portions and high prices: what's to like?
(1)Suzanne G.
Innovative and fun menu! Chicken and waffle and shrimp and grits eggs benedict are pure brunch bliss. Tight fit but a friendly crowd and good services makes it cozy rather than claustrophobic. Cons: cash only and mimosa and bloody mary free.
(5)Sylvia M.
Pros: 1. friendly staff, not overbearing or annoying, very cheerful 2. outdoor seating! always a plus 3. good coffee, not too strong, i didnt feel like i need to drink 3 gallons of water afterwards 4. random but their tables are ample! im sick and tired of going to brunch places where its crowded and they have tiny tables so i dont know if i want to hold my coffee while or eat or balance the toast on my head. Cons 1. I have to actually get up and make a trip to go here, its slightly out my way. 2. wish i actually had a reason to go to n. liberties or i lived here my philly eggs benedict needed some salt but i felt awkward asking for a salt shaker 3. THE MAIN ONE: i ordered the fruit cup on the side and for $1.5 extra i expected more fruit. in total i think i got maybe 1/3 of a regular sized strawberry, 10 blueberries, 2 tiny pieces of pineapple maybe the size of a quarter, about 6 pieces of tiny melon/cantaloupe. it comes in a cup and it was maybe filled halfway. either give me more or get a smaller cup so it looks full. should of just got the potatoes. =(
(3)Marny B.
I really wanted to like Green Eggs Cafe after hearing great things about the other location... but that wasn't the case this weekend. In short, the potatoes on everyone's plates were definitely not cooked all the way through, they ran out of bagels at 11:30 am, the smoked fish was not fresh, my meal which should have been very flavorful was very bland and underwhelming and they brought my friend the wrong order after she was the last at the table to recieve her food (a good 5 minutes after the rest of us and just ate it because it wasn't worth sending back at that point). I had the Kitchen Sink... how could that be bland?? I added salt and pepper... which I have no idea the last time I added salt pepper to a dish. On a positive, the pancakes were yummy... it helped fill in some of the dissappointing food gaps. Sorry... just wasn't worth the trip this time.
(2)Heath H.
I went to the Green Eggs on 2nd Street while in Philly on vacation. It's not always easy to find a good vegan breakfast but this place delivered. The breakfast burrito, vegan style, was delicious and very satisfying. Plus they have Cholula, my fave hot sauce. I liked it so much that I went back the following morning before leaving town, this time to the new 13th Street location. This time I had the tofu scramble. Unlike the description of a previous reviewer, mine was not floating in oil (much to my relief). While the vegan sausage was a bit dry, the tofu and potatoes were delicious. My partner had the vegan french toast, which I tasted, and it was great, too. Highly recommended!
(5)Tony R.
The food was delicious however this place had a rough crowd when I went. The entire meal consisted of hearing two males who must have been from Kensington or a similar neighborhood use profane language loudly. WHAT a ROUGH CROWD. I felt uncomfortable the entire meal. I would recommend some sort of dress code to weed out some of this clientele. For a great brunch without having to hear profane language the entire time I would recommend Farmicia which has been 5 stars every single time I've eaten there.
(2)Connie S.
A brunch-food restaurant/cafe that prides itself on eco-friendly practices. Green Eggs Cafe sources its food from local merchants, grows its own herbs and spices, and recycles and composts religiously. I was ready for a lukewarm dining experience here, based on prior Yelp reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised when we came for a Sunday brunch. The place was full when we went around 11:30am, but we must have been lucky because there was no wait for us (although a line did begin to form soon after). Inside, the dining area felt very spacious, with lots of light coming through the windows... very pleasant. The food totally hit the spot in terms of satisfying brunch cravings, and the portions were large without being completely overwhelming. I highly recommend: - Creme Brulee French toast (soaked in a vanilla bean custard, pan fried, and served with vanilla creme anglaise and berry compote) - Granola and Yogurt (fresh yogurt of a nicely thick consistency, and house-made granola, or so it seemed, with berries) Others had the Eggs Benedict and the Squash Soup special, and those seemed pretty solid as well. Our server was super friendly, although it wasn't always easy to get her attention because the restaurant was so busy. Even so, she didn't try to rush us at all.. it was a relaxing and tasty meal, which made for a very delightful Sunday morning.
(4)Katrina C.
I was visiting from out of town and found this cute little place for Sunday morning breakfast. Luckily I had cash because it is cash only. The portions are giant and the prices are reasonable. The vibe was great. I ordered shrimp and grits eggs benedict...mmmmm my mouth is watering just remembering the meal. I will definitely go back if I'm ever in Philly again.
(4)David Y.
Awesome brunch cafe in Northern Liberties. Went there for a second time yesterday and had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict. Excellent flavor and creaminess and signature potato side was savory. Will go back to try their red velvet French toast!
(5)Umm L.
I visited the cafe today with family, I honestly don't see what all the fuss is about with the food. There was no wait and pretty empty. The service lacked big time and the food was mediocre at best. Won't be going back .
(1)Lolly G.
A friend suggested this place, and we were really impressed. I always get the breakfast burrito which they can make vegan and it is AMAZING. It's really big so you might not be able to finish. They had a special one day of vegetarian meatball which was the best I've ever had. The specials always sound good, but what's annoying is that on anything you order there they refuse to alter it in any way. I tried to order the breakfast burrito without onion, and the waitress said no. This would be annoying if you had allergies. The place is BYOB which is cool and you can order mimosas there ($30 for orange juice and you get a free bottle of champagne.) which is nice. The staff is always really, really nice and the food comes quick. Any time I'm in the area and it's breakfast, I make my way here.
(4)Steph C.
Took my sister here for birthday brunch. Most delicious creative brunch ever!!! Came on a weekday, so no wait at all :)
(5)Dev K.
Be ready for a long wait but even still, if I could give it more stars, I would. Just fantastic. I got the Lox Benedict and could not have been happier. My friend got the Creme Brule French Toast and that was awesome too. Seriously, you can't go wrong.
(5)Anthony V.
Visited the highly acclaimed vastly recommended 'Green Eggs' this past weekend. Rather than go into a detailed review of all of my likes/dislikes I figured it easier to make a simple list. So here goes: -Very small. apprx 50 seats. The setup makes it feel even smaller.However, in the same breath, that is what makes it cozy, gives it the down home feel people come to enjoy. -Food was delicious. Fresh, hot, fast, cooked to order. And a playful yet elegant twist on typical diner breakfast fare. -Prices were very modest for being a well talked about restaurant in the heart of the majorly in-demand northern liberties. -Lastly, certainly not least, especially in my opinion was the service. As I said, the food was delivered promptly. Our drink order was taken a minute after we sat, or at least the second she got a chance to come over. Our server wasn't the most out going, but she was efficient, consistent, and polite. All you hope to get while eating "out".
(4)Mike Z.
With all the places to eat in No-Libs, especially for breakfast / brunch... Make this your first choice. I wont trash any other place, but many people rave about Honey's, and while Honey's is great, and I love it there... this place is typically a shorter wait, and has GREAT brunch specials that are different every time I go... and I have been there many times. Do yourself a favor and go, and if you don't like any of the specials, grab a kitchen sink, breakfast burrito, or a philly benedict, and thank me later. I'm fairly sure you can eat the plant that is on your table, or a floor tile, and it would taste fantastic. stop reading this and go !!! edit on 1/13/12... if you go here at I would say 10 am or later, there is typically a 20-30 min wait, at least. Was not that way when I originally reviewed, so dont be mad at me ! thanks :)
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