Jason and I both had the giant breakfast burrito. OK let's face it, breakfast burritos might be one of my favorite things on earth but this one was really up there in terms of best burritos I've ever had. Did I mention it was giant? And an excellent ratio of eggs/cheese/potatoes/vegan sausage. I would love to come back and try another of their dishes if I were ever in the area again.
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Shante' P.
Listen, I can't tell you what to do, right? But I can make a suggestion. And I suggest you go. If crowds aren't your thing--go during the week. Treat yourself to fancy french toast and BYOB mimosas. Go ahead, you deserve it!
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Christian F.
I'm so happy that Green Eggs Cafe opened in my neighborhood. This is the closest thing so far in Philly to the cafes I loved in Seattle. Only time will tell how the neighborhood receives it. There is definitely potential to be a 7 day option and not just weekend brunch. So far food has impressed. Items like grilled cheese, grits, chicken salad, bagels are exactly what you'd expect. Portions are large and prices reflect this. I've gone twice and seems like half the folks order the Kitchen Sink (multiple breakfast items cooked together and served on a skillet) and can only finish half of it. Espresso is unpretensious and fairly priced but slightly burned in my two americanas. I hope they work that out. Expect to be asked "How do you take your coffee?" Cane sugar arrives in brown cubes. Service is brisk and friendly. On a slow afternoon, staff was chill and relaxed. Cozy, relaxed neighborhood cafe. Leave your attitude at the door. Likely won't become a destination like Morning Glory or Sabrina's (this is a good thing) Green Eggs is a welcome addition to South Philly.
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Erica H.
We have been coming to Green Eggs since it opened. Unfortunately, the overall quality has gone down hill over the years. We have been visiting less frequently than before, and during our previous visit in January everything was well below expectations. When we read that they hired a new chef and the excitement they seemed to have about him, we decided to return. Today, we were sat and given dirty menus that were old and the laminating was peeling from the corners. Our server was beyond unfriendly and never cracked a smile the entire time we were there. When our food was delivered, my husband's coffee was empty. No one ever filled it throughout the meal even though we watched our server stand at the service station staring into space the entire time we ate. My waffle was so cold that the butter didn't even have a chance of melting and the cold syrup didn't help anything. I never send food back, but this was inedible. We flagged down a server walking by and told him. He got the manager who took the waffle away and asked if I wanted a new one made, but never apologized. After my husband finished his food, we sat for sometime still with no coffee and no server. Finally, I waved to our server who was still staring into space. She turned her back for a few minutes and then when she turned back around, she proceeded to drink her coffee at the service station. It must have been nice to have coffee at breakfast!!!!! After we finally got the check from another server, no one ever came back. When we left our server was hanging out at the host stand gossiping with the manager and host. This was a terrible dinning experience and it felt more like an iHop than a quality cafe.
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Boris M.
My ladyfriend order eggs. When they arrive I look at them so close my beard touch. Boris didn't find green eggs anywhere. I ask waiter to look and he say he no see them either. Boris demand not to pay for them having much disappointments. But! Ladyfriend taste and say "Wowee Zowee so good!" Boris try. Boris run inside and say "No green but I love like my child!" Mmmmmm! Boris order French tost so great I think everyone in America should try it. Boris did not want to leave. Boris keep drinking coffee and after make pee pee ladyfriend say "Boris, sweetheart. We must go." Boris cry in car get booger on shirt. Everybody must get French toast!!!!!!!
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Paul L.
Once a month, an old colleague and I would go to a restaurant to have lunch. It's our lunch club, an excuse to try a new place that we've never been before. Through an enthusiastic recommendation of an acquaintance of hers, we set a date to go to Green Eggs Cafe. The space is wonderful. I always like a wall full of large windows that introduce light from outside. I'm surprised that the place is still packed on a Tuesday early afternoon from locals and we still have to wait 20 minutes for a table for two. There's two large sofas and two tables on the side to make up the waiting area and I imagine the whole area can accommodate at least 8 more tables if that choose, and I wonder why they didn't. In the dining area, there's a blackboard against one wall detailing the specials of the day and the space felt clean and comfortable. As with every new dining experience nowadays, I always go on Yelp to check out recommendations and relevant information. So after browsing through the menu, I got the "Kitchen Sink" and my vegetarian ex-colleague got a Vegetarian Eggs Benedict and we shared an order of "Long Hot" fried peppers. Even though other Yelpers has recommended the Kitchen Sink, I'm not entirely sold on it. The dish itself is eggs, cheese, potatoes, biscuit under white sausage gravy all served in a skillet. Somehow the meny they have online has changed and there was no choice of breakfast meat in there. I have a tiny problem with digging my fork into it and not being able to tell what I'm eating since everything is covered with gravy and I'm missing meat. Though in content, I was full after eating 2/3 of it and in the bottom of the skillet was at least two tablespoons of oil sloshing around. I don't think I will order this ever again. My friend enjoyed her Vegetarian Eggs Benedict. The "Long Hot" fried jalapenos were spicy and tasted ok but it just looked like 3 long shriveled peppers wilted on a plate. I reckoned that one dining experience cannot determine the quality of a place. Especially when one of the specials was a Tiramisu French Toast that got me salivated just by reading the descriptions. I also want to try their sliders, with a neighborhood that vibrant, I'm sure I can find a reason to come back. The wait staff is friendly, so there's no reason why I shouldn't.
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Tim E.
This place would be great if not for the inconsistent service. The food is typically good, but it occasionally arrives cold. On one visit I'd agreed to eat food that I hadn't ordered because the runner confused my french toast with another table's. I notified the server, but it was too late to correct the error. I figured what I'd received was similar and I don't like wasting food so I told them not to worry about it. I was charged the $3.00 price difference for my trouble.
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Michael B.
Food was great but here is why I will never return: 1. Table tents at table that to paraphrase say basically "eat and then leave cause others are waiting" 2. They charge for "to go" containers 3. No modifications to specials 4. And worst: owner or manager pulled up in his Maserati, parked in front of a fire hydrant for over an hour, told an employee "too bad" when told about it. Then he bumped into a waitress, causing her to spill a drink on the floor, so what does the owner do? Not apologize but rather throw a rag on the spill and tell the waitress "you got that" Talk about a douche bag! "i would not pay for a box, they wouldnt change their special lox. I do not like green eggs cafe, I will not go there anyway! (shout out to Dr. Seuss!)
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Meghan W.
I flippin don't know what to make of this place! Good experience, somewhat bad experience and then one of the best brunch experiences ever. a friend and I ventured here this past Sunday. We went earlier to try and escape a major crowd. The service was top notch. We were seated promptly, the waitress was really nice and our food was served fairly quickly (by the manager, I believe). Again, I had the kitchen sink - my friend, the peanut butter french toast. I left filling full, happy and wanting to return. I'm fairly certain they add crack to the gravy - it's too too tasty!
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Eric H.
Classy but casual breakfast and lunch spot. Usuaully a good wait on weekends but they do have first come first serve counter seating and a coffee bar and some couches to wait on. They always have a few nice breakfast specials but you cant go wrong with the kitchen sink or breakfast burritos.
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Sarah D.
Monday lunch was filled with people! That was a good sign. Pressed tin ceilings and walls....minimal decor - clean/green/white and bright. Friendly service. Yummy food. I ordered the tomato soup and grilled cheese combo (always a comforting dish.) The sandwich description on the menu: cheddar, provolone, bacon, sun-dried tomato spread, and jalapeno relish. The bread was very thick, thus NOT allowing the cheese to melt to the bread. Very thick, not really melted cheese. The jalapeno relish was just sliced large pieces of jalapeno (no relish). The bacon was very tasty. Overall the sandwich was OKAY. It had great potential!!! The soup was good - but if the sandwich was a little more melted, I could have dipped it in the soup like I normally do. It just kept falling apart. Cute local joint.
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Andy B.
I headed off to Green Eggs on a Thursday morning at 9 with my wife and son with a little trepidation after reading some of the reviews here. I'm happy to say that the service was the strongest part of the meal. The restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived, and filled up as we ate. The Kitchen Sink was tasty - I got it with the sausage gravy on the side to delay my heart attack. Many of the entrees are marked with a "K", which in this case doesn't indicate it's kosher. I was confused when I saw the K by the bacon and eggs, but here the K indicates that the dish is available in a smaller portion for kids. This is a great way to do kids menus, saving you from the standard chicken fingers and PB&J. The coffee was hot and kept coming, and any request to our waitress was answered quickly and with a smile. Breakfast and coffee for 2 1/2 people was $30 with tip. Although it's not in our neighborhood, I'm sure we'll be back. It's as attractive and welcoming a breakfast space as I've found in the city.
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Nancy L.
Went for breakfast to get the truly delicious biscuits and gravy, but threw in the grits too, and WOW!! I am not a scrapple fan (forgive me I am not from the Phiily area, and the name alone just scares me) but these unctous, cheesy, garlicky grits came with SCRAPPLE CRISPS, a true stroke of culinary genius, and a really good reason for scrapple to exists! They were crispy and light, no grease at all, and the flavor was so good. If you are a hungry omnivore, get on over and get yourself some of these tasty wonders. (Service is great too)
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Samantha H.
Green Eggs won my heart! My friends and I were seated quickly, though I wouldn't have minded waiting longer with the hot coffee and comfy couches offered. We all ordered something different, two sweet and two savory dishes as well as some bacon and porridge to split. Well, we all ended up sharing some of our orders because everything was absolutely irresistible. I felt obligated to get the Philly-style Eggs Benedict since I was home from school in Baltimore, and even though it seemed like a strange combo it all worked magically. Yep, cream cheese, pretzel, pork, and poached eggs all work together well. Overall this brunch put us in the mood to go take on the city by which I mean sit around in the Book Trader.
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Kev S.
Very excited to try this place, and after trudging through the snow was not disappointed. Delicious coffee, and very nice atmosphere. they are in the middle of some sort of construction/expansion project which did not at all interfere with the operations of this restaurant. I ordered the "kitchen sink" which was basically every breakfast you could want served sizzling in a cast iron skillet. delicious potatoes and vegetables served under eggs, with my only complaint being that my biscuit was almost inedible due to the saltiness. would be interested in coming again to try the lunch menu.
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Keesha E.
Don't go!!! Don't eat!! Service was horrible. When the food came out it was cold and the manager would not exchange the item. I have never had such a horrible dining experience. While the other reviews have been somewhat good let me tell you this place will never be patronized by any one I know F-
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Panharee T.
Truly a treasure. The outside looks just as warm and inviting as the inside. Everything on the menu sounds so good, it is a shame that I can only choose one dish haha :P No worries because I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. This time I tried the smoked salmon benedict. So delicious! The egg was poached to perfection and the smoked salmon was shaped in a pinwheel with herb cream cheese in the middle. A must try!
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Kelly W.
I agree with Monica S., I would probably have given this a 3.5 if I could. I was beyond starving by the time we sat down after an hour wait (shame on me for going to brunch at 11:30 and not eating a snack prior), but I figured because there was such a crowd, it must be worth it! I got the chicken salad sandwich because it was already lunchtime when we sat down. Sweet potato fries were fabulous and I honestly liked them better than the sandwich...mainly because I would have liked some more lettuce or maybe some celery or more apples mixed into the chicken salad. It was so dense. I sampled a friend's PB crunchy french toast and the stuffed french toast. Both were sweet, huge, and brioche. They have some vegetarian options like the tofu scramble and kobe beef sliders for all you beef lovers. I liked the extensive tea and iced tea selection (Steaz). A definite addition to my reliable brunch restaurant rotation.
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andrew l.
Food is great. Sometimes portions are small like they are running out of potatoes towards the end of breakfast. Stock more potatoes, they're cheap as hell dudes. Had the hangar steak and eggs. Super delicious, probably my favorite steak and eggs to date. My wife had Italian eggs Benedict special which was thick cured bacon with poached egg and Brie on English muffin. Very tasty, especially with the Brie. The bread piece of " Italian Benedict" should have been something italian though. Like fresh toasted sarcone's bread or something south Philly style like a pretzel. Which they do serve with Philly style Benny with pork loin which is also rad. Could do without the cream cheese though. AGAIN I'LL SAY THIS IS CASH ONLY. which is just awful. This place makes money hand over fist and they're worried about credit card fees?! BUT they do have an ATM on suite that they will gladly take one of your dollars to let you use. They tricked me again into thinking I could use credit cards because they still give you the check in a gosh darn AMERICAN EXPRESS check holder. (see pic 47) I mean c'mon, think of something else to use like a glass or paper clip and post card like many other places. Stop reminding me that you used to accept credit cards and now you're to cheap to have them.
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Allison E.
Red velevet pancakes and the crem brulee french toast are the best. I have been here three times since posting the review and each time I would give the food=5 stars and service=2 stars. The service is always consistently TERRIBLE but the FOOD is just so good I can't stop coming back!
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Vanessa L.
There is always a wait for brunch and I happily sit in it. Brunch is great, BYO, and the service is fast. We are normally a larger group and our food comes out timely, hot, and delicious.
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Joseph I.
This place is pretty great. I had 'the kitchen sink' which is huge and delicious. It is eggs, potatoes, and a biscuit covered in lots of country sausage gravy in a skillet. Its pretty decadent but flavorful. The coffee is good too. The day we went they were a little shortstaffed so service wasnt 100%, kinda had trouble getting greeted, but we just ended up sitting at the bar stools, which was fine.
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Eric S.
Great coffee, and "The Kitchen Sink" is so good. I couldn't finish it myself. It's served in a pan that keeps it hot the entire time you're eating. Scrambled eggs, bomb home fries, onions, peppers, cheese, topped with a biscuit and gravy. Pure ridiculousness. The menu is really tight.
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Ck P.
1306 Dickinson St in South Philly: Reasonable prices, huge portions (definitely splitable).........They always have interesting specials...... During the day, street parking is easy nearby. It's one of our favorite places for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Service is fine and the food keeps us going back!
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Ellen O.
Brunch seems to be Philadelphia's favorite meal, what with the plethora of brunch hot spots that have popped up all over the city within the last five or so years. Brunch is so popular, in fact, that places such as dive bars that have no business serving brunch or anything of the "edible" variety have added a brunch menu to their spread of PBR pounder specials and well liquor. Green Eggs appeared in my South Philadelphia neighborhood a few years ago, and I was nothing short of blown away by it the first few times that I ate there. The omelets were stuffed with your choice of yummy goodies, the French toast was stacked to the sky, and the sandwich plates complete with a mountain of hand-cut fries could feed a pack of starving urchins. Since its grand opening, however, Green Eggs has unfortunately slowly gone downhill. First I will say that the atmosphere, decor, and service is nothing short of stellar every time I visit. The service is mainly what keeps me coming back --- even after my nasty experience with the egg white omelet that appeared as if it had been dipped in vegetable oil prior to it being served to me, and the bland tofu scramble that created a close relationship between me and the salt n' pepper shakers. To add to the hit-or-miss food that now exists at Green Eggs, I recently found out that they no longer accept credit cards. This will always be a sticking point with me when it comes to businesses, especially in the day and age of "plastic money" being taken at 99.9 percent of all shops, restaurants, and numerous other businesses. I will continue to save my Green Eggs visits for when my brother-in-law comes to town, who requests Green Eggs during each trip into Philadelphia. Sorry, Green Eggs. I like my food constantly delicious, and I rarely carry cash.
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Jazmin L.
The food here was amazing...heaven in your mouth!! Due to the large crowd I had to wait about 45 minutes to be seated, but it was worth the wait. The service was great, the food came fast and the place was nice and cozy!! I definitely plan to return...ooh, please try the Creme Brulee French Toast!!
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Ted S.
This is my breakfast joint, a block from my house and great food! I have yet to have a bad meal here yet, but i recommend the "pork belly Benedict" and "the kitchen sink" if you are going there for the first time.
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Charles B.
Seems to really be hitting their stride these days..new kitchen and a polished staff have made a very good spot even better. I go there weekly, past visit had a shrimp/grits Benedict which was really good. Their potatoes have definitely gotten better after some lumps from laban. Chicken salad was good, a fresher poppy seed roll woulda made it fantastic. Scrapple is scrapple, always delicious . I bypassed my normal meal, steak and eggs, and was really impressed with the chefs shrimp/grits special. Also housemade biscuits and gravy are an awesome and cheap side, get them.
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Jay P.
great service, i mean, really great. great food. will definitely become a regular.
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Nilette G.
Im sure there's a ton of people who'll disagree, but I've had two of the favorites- the Kitchen Sink and the Creme Brulee French toast and though the presentation is always nice and large enough to feed 2-3 people, the dishes are just ok in my opinion. The kitchen sink has everything you would want in a breakfast explosion of biscuits, sausage, eggs and other things, but it was kind of bland and just way too much (which i never say bc this girl can eat). The french toast was too sweet, but i think the maple syrup might have put it over the top (but my opinion is a bit biased bc I had it elsewhere and it blew me away) Service is always really friendly and prompt and the decor inside is really nice- clean bright and simple. Still a great place to maybe take out of towners, just not my go to spot.
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Peter C.
Usually a great alternative to Sabrina's and Morning Glory. The food id great and usually the lines aren't as long as the other places, though that is changing. I always go for the specials.
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Amy F.
Love, love the brunch. You can't go wrong with whatever is on the specials menu, which is where I traditionally order from when dining here. The boyfriend has tried the breakfast burrito and the eggs Benedict. Both very good. I'm in the French toast camp because I like a dessert for breakfast! Kidding, but I do enjoy a sweet way to start a lazy day. They had this dulce de leche toast deal that was awesome. As was a strawberry delight I had another time. I have also come here for lunch and loved the club sandwich. Portions are huge, so bring an appetite or bring home leftovers. Either way, its all good. FYI... CASH ONLY.
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Mai H.
Everything pretty much OK here. I'd say average food with "just fine" service. I didn't see the service as awful. They did their jobs. I had the tofu scramble. I am a bland eater and normally do not add additional salt, but this was bland for me. They do, though, serve the food in a timely manner. I really do like the place and theme of being eco-friendly. I like the way it looks, modern with clean lines. The prices are pretty comparable to Sabrina's, so I'll wait the 2 hours at Sabrina's, if I had to choose. Only if I'm in the neighborhood, I'd go to Green Eggs.
Quinoa porridge is the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. Fruity, healthy, bowl-licking good. (I did not lick the bowl) Hubby had a salmon omelet with Philly cream cheese. I also had a German chocolate cake muffin. The Germans would be proud of this rich and chocolaty delight - for only $4. This place amazes me with their brunch specialties. Yummy. I would eat more - but was soooo full.
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Amanda S.
Great brunch spot. I thought the coffee was good. I'm not a fan of sweet breakfast items, but some of the sweet items they have on the menu sounded pretty good. I got the smoked salmon eggs benedict and the presentation was cute, 2 salmon pinwheels with herb cream cheese and then 2 mini eggs-on-brioche with caper hollandaise. Unlike usual, I found this dish to be a little too salty (probably the caper hollandaise) and I am a culprit of over-salting. My husband got the steak and eggs which he enjoyed. Next time I'll be sure to try the Kitchen Sink. It did sound delicious. Someone at a table near us got it and it looked great. Our server was really nice. I wish this place accepted credit cards. For as modern a space as it is, it's kind of surprising that they don't.
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Joseph V.
Awesome breakfast. The red velvet pancakes are killer!!!! Great staff too.
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Megan G.
this place is great and definitely worth the wait! i got the steak and eggs - so good! you can tell a dish is perfect when it doesn't need any salt or pepper. the red velvet pancakes were a must try for my first time. luckily, you can order the kid's size! great portion to share in addition to an individual meal. the latte was just lovely. atmosphere is eclectic and modern. staff was super friendly and work their butts off to keep the place efficient. i cannot wait to return!
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Jill S.
Holy crap. The most delicious food I've had in a really long time. I had the creme brulee french toast, which took me forever to decide I wanted because EVERYTHING sounded so delicious. I also had a side of the homestyle hash browns and the bacon. I did have to send the bacon back to be cooked a little longer, but that's just because I like my bacon crispy, but when it came back, it was delicious. Nice and thick, and the portions with everything were very generous. The staff is friendly and prompt, the music that was playing was a touch on the louder side, but it was good. I live three hours away, and I'd never leave town without visiting this place.
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Abi D.
I couldn't figure out what door to walk into, so that's embarrassing, but don't let that turn you away from how awesome the food is. I went in the other day just for a bagel sandwich, nothing fancy, your typical bagel egg and american cheese. For some reason this was amazing, as if they made their American cheese fresh or something strange like that. As I was waiting for my bagel I witnessed plates upon plates of some amazing looking french toast and other similar concoctions. It took everything I had to not scrap my bagel and opt for a more filling toasty option.
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erin o.
I was extremely disappointed with our treatment by the staff this morning. This is the objective facts of what happened: My party of 3 arrived at 11:20am, and we were told by the hostess that there was a 20 minute wait, which I thought seemed a small timeframe, but I believed her. After 10 minutes of waiting, I noticed that we were #5 on the list of 3+ parties. There was a concurrent list for parties of 2. They seated a party of 5 who arrived after us prior to seating us. We witnessed another party of 3 who arrived before us and had been told 15 minutes speak to the hostess about the fact that they had been waiting over an hour, and she responded in a frustrated tone, "We can't control how quickly people eat and move along." 80 minutes after we arrived, we were finally seated. I asked our very nice waitress if I could speak with the manager on duty. She wanted to know why, and I told her about our waiting experience. I told her she could pass the message along herself or she could send the manager to our table. A slight man, who apparently had told someone who arrived about an hour after us that there was "no wait for you", came to our table and apologized for his hostess's lack of hospitality and because she hadn't offered us coffee the whole time we waited. He also responded to jrg's comment about how the hostess almost got punched after she copped the attitude with the other party of three, "That would have been cool." He also told us that it was her first day on the job. Perhaps it was a confluence of bad behavior, or perhaps it was a new restaurant still growing their busy legs, but I will definitely think twice before I return on a Sunday morning. I'll ask myself, is it early enough to go? is it late enough to go? how hungry am i? how much patience for way underestimated wait-times do I have this morning? Additionally, I noticed a large bottle of vodka and a bottle of champagne in the drink area despite the lack of alcoholic options on the menu. I found it to be odd but forgot about it until right before we left when I heard the cork pop and 4 glasses of mimosa be served to a table in front of us. Perhaps this might be a place where it helps to know somebody? I'm disappointed because I do want to like this place soooo much...
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S P.
A neighborhood gem. Come early to avoid a long wait on weekends. It can be very busy and the floors are neglected with food all over the place. Come hungry!
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Joseph C.
This place rocks! The menu is pretty standard but I go the way of the chalkboard specials whenever I dine here. The first time I went there I got the steak and eggs. Ordered them sunny side up and they came out over easy but were still runny so I didn't care. Steak was temped the way I asked for it. The next time I went I got the RED VELVET PANCAKES. Yes, you heard that correctly. It was topped with fresh strawberries and mascarpone cheese. BANGIN' Tried getting in there with my mom for mothers day but that wasn't happening but its a huge brunch spot so rightfully so. I'm fortunate to live so close to such a tasty joint.
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Marie P.
Food is good waitress Jen is better ...she is friendly and always makes me feel at home ....ask for her!
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Stephen P.
Excellent food. Not too pricey. Service didn't wow me. Clean and pleasant atmosphere.
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Jennifer N.
last week, i had a perfectly pedestrian brunch at green eggs cafe. i was impressed by the design -- it is like an oasis in the heart of south philly. bright and airy, and i like the brick bar and sidewalk outside. but the food was simply satisfactory; probably not worth a special trip if you are not in the area. i sampled the peanut butter crunch french toast, which is described as "Brioche Texas toast stuffed with whipped crunchy peanut butter and Philadelphia cream cheese served with blackberry jam coulis." sounds delicious, right? somehow, i left that meal raving only about the blackberry jam. the peanut butter seemed like a mousse-type, whipped version with peanuts in it. i love peanut butter, but this just lacked a rich peanut butter flavor. the cream cheese was a nice addition, but it was pretty thick. mr. h tried the breakfast burrito, which is a brunch staple for him. Green eggs describes the burrito as, "Flour tortilla with eggs, olives, corn, chorizo sausage, signature potato, tex mex cheese, topped with Pico de Gallo, sour cream, avocado, and fire roasted red pepper black bean sauce." Let's just say that he was underwhelmed. I tried the black bean sauce and it tasted bland to me. no layers of flavor (lime, pepper, etc.) or anything. we finished our meals. this is not an instance where the food is inedible or anything; it's just that the flavors seemed lacking. let's put it this way, i just kept commenting that this would be a great place to take our parents. which is not a terrible thing. I also noticed that it seemed kid-friendly, if you are into that sort of thing. i hear the quinoa is excellent, so i will definitely be back to try that. and i will also give the sandwiches a go. i believe there are enough positives that you should give green eggs a shot and decide for yourself if it suits your palette.
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zib k.
I have mixed feelings about this place. I love that they serve breakfast -- a rarity in this neighborhood. I appreciate the effort put into making the menu more interesting than most brekfast places and enjoyed the food, although the eggs benedict and the bacon were a bit too salty. The decor is inviting and comfortable. The service, however, was the second most dreadful I have experienced in Philadelphia (Lucky 13 continues to hold the title). Our server simply could not multi-task. She could not even manage to bring two cups of coffee at once. We had to ask for cream repeatedly over a 20 minute period. After we gave up asking, she came up and asked if we wanted cream. She also forgot to put in our entire order, and we had to remind her of the items she forgot. At another point she came to the table to ask if we needed anything, when we responded affirmatively, she waved a figure at us, told us to wait, and rushed to take an order at a table she had been ignoring. I'll be back for the food and location, but hope the service can improve. If not, the place will suffer.
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Julie B.
I had such high hopes for this place. The decor is beautiful and the menu looks inventive. But by and large, it just seems that they have not figured out how to be a restaurant yet. They just don't have it together with the service and getting people in and out. The food is ok, not bad. I have been there several times and have yet to have an experience where something did not go wrong. I am going to try it again in a year and hope to have 5 stars then.
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Ben T.
I want to start off by saying Green Eggs has one of the better Hosting systems out of all of the funky brunch spots, Sabrina's Honey's ect., in the city. The hostess was so friendly we opted to wait the suggested 45 min wait. We rode our bikes around south philly for about 20 mins and came back. Then we sat at the outdoor brick bar the have on the in ramp, which was nice on a beautiful spring morning. The extra couches and seating dedicated to waiting customers is genius and I applaud the person who designed that aspect of the restaurant. Heres the bad stuff. How dose a place with such a well thought out plan for a high turn-over restaurant not plan accordingly as far as staff goes? Again the hostess was great seating us and letting us know we weren't forgotten during the busy Sunday morning shift. After we sat is when the problems started. It took about 15 mins for our sever to talk to us. When she came we already knew what we wanted on the menu and ordered promptly. We also ordered a glass of ice tea and a refill on my cup of coffee which I had orderer while we wait for our seat. Our server went directly to get our drinks, dropped them and walked away. Well the Tea was unsweetened and I like my coffee with Cream and sugar. 5 mins later I decided to grab the attention of one of the managers, very nice gentlemen, and requested the milk and sugar. He returned swiftly and brought us the items. While we were waiting for our food we noticed the 3 people next to us had the same cream and sugar issue. Feeling sympathetic for our neighboring dinners I offered the rest of my milk and sugar because I was already on my second cup and didn't plan on having a third. So 30 mins later the food arrived. My friend ordered the breakfast burrito which she said was OK and I had the Salmon Omelette with homefries. Homefries were tasty and better then Honey's or any normal dinner in the city. The omelette was topped with some sort of weird herb that wasn't edible. My first bite into the omelette ended with me fishing a long stringing piece of stick out of my mouth after several attempts of chewing were unsuccessful. I then had to remove the other 4-8 pieces of herb that were all over the top of the omelette. The cream cheese underneath the herb was frozen and un-spreadable. The omelette itself was drippy and the meal left me feeling sick, maybe the salmon had expired? I ate about 2/3's of the omelette and all of the potato so felt it unnecessary to point this out to the server. How are you gonna complain after you eat more then half? Right? Anyway the server came about 5 feet from out table and ask. Is the food good? Which we reply with a robotic responses shaking our heads yes as we chomped down. That was the last thing we were ask until we were ask if we wanted our check. No refills on coffee or tea, as for our neighbors they had still not had anyone return to their table the whole time we were at the restaurant. They had commented to us that they would have ordered more drink's but were not giving the opportunity. How to improve: Go to honey's or Sabrina's and watch how the FOH moves the floor. Filling coffees and waters taking orders quickly and flipping tables to make the most of the busiest hours. Place has a lot of potential, oh yeah and the ambiance was really nice. Nice tables, chairs, flooring, tiling and color scheme. Worth a second trip....
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Tedward S.
Located in south philly, the restaurant was somewhat difficult to drive to from the suburbs. We visited this establishment mid-week around 12 noon, so the side street parking was ample. We ordered the eggs benedict and the breakfast burrito. The eggs benedict was doused in hollandaise sauce, and the herbs overpowering, although the eggs were cooked half decent enough. The breakfast burrito was full of mexican flavor and plenty greasy, probably great after a long night of drinking. The entire experience was mediocre at best, for which the food was easily forgettable.
The Kitchen sink is everything you could want in one skillet. Home fries, peppers and onions, eggs, cheese, two biscuits and gravy on top. What more do you need
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Lauren M.
I went again today for a friend's birthday. (See how I give chances?) She'd made a reservation for 12:00. We weren't seated until 1:00 and then we were two seats short. We were told they would bring seats as soon as they were available. Our waitresses got snippy with the birthday girl when she complained. Again, my meal was run of the mill. It was good, but nothing I couldn't get at any other brunch place. I'm over it.
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Geronimo G.
I suddenly come here a lot. No booze. Bread pudding for breakfast is called "French Toast Brulee" and is a lot like sex. Sit on the sidewalk in the narrow alley and it feels a little tiny bit like the Mediterranean. I never ever thought I'd say that about Philly.
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Drew R.
We thought this place would be a great shot in the arm to the neighborhood but it's just lame. The cooperate all black costumes are silly, stiff and so 1993. We were charged for our small to-go box, which is fine, but when you say its part of our mission statement, present said mission statement where we can see it (admittedly, it may have been in small print on the menu... but tell us when we ask...) My steak and eggs was good, the steak above average, but the breakfast taters were greasy and mushy. The rosemary potatoes are better then the "signature" potatoes (onions and peppers) but still, greasy and mushy. The veggie benedict was minuscule and mediocre. All and all, average food in a in a forced environment that felt planned in a boardroom.
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Lisa Q.
Excellent vegetarian selection. Really yummy brunch foods and a nice, but maybe not very helpful, waitress. The other diners were really friendly and struck up a conversation with my boyfriend and me. The coffee was strong (good!) and the food was DELICIOUS. One of the best breakfast/brunches I've had in a long time.
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Alexander M.
This place deserves better reviews- starting with mine. 5 stars. You earned it.
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charlotte g.
Green Eggs is a great brunch spot. We got got there at about 10am on a Sunday, so we didn't have to wait at all. But by about 10:30/11 it was packed and people were lined up. We ordered the Kitchen Sink Breakfast. It was delicious but so incredibly rich. My husband who ALWAYS cleans his plate didn't even eat half. It was so good, but it is drenched in sausage gravy. Next time I would maybe ask for it on the side, so we could control how much we use. We also ordered the Breakfast Burrito. AMAZING. came with a great black bean sauce on the plate, and was stuffed with delicious goodies. I really liked how they put breakfast potatoes inside the burrito. Totally delicious. They also have a choice of different hot sauces which was a plus.
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Daniel R.
It's hard to find a cafe that has both great food and great coffee. Usually, it's one or the other. My standards for good coffee aren't very high though. As long as it's fresh brewed and doesn't come off a warming plate and they give you real milk when you ask for cream instead of little half and half packets then you get the thumbs up. I've been here several times for breakfast and yes, if you show up at 10am on sunday, there's going to be a wait but there's always been a place to sit at the bar so this doesn't bother me. If I had to describe this place in one word, it would be 'Fresh!'. That's the thing that stands out the most with every dish I've had there. You can really tell how much care and thought goes into everything they make. I've never been uncomfortable sitting close to the open kitchen and honestly, I enjoy it. You get to see first hand that they run this place like a well oiled machine. To me, that's the sign of good management/ownership. I've never seen anyone just stand around, they're always moving. Even at it's busiest, my dish comes out quickly. When it's that busy, I've had an empty glass before but my rule is, if I can't get a refill because everyone's busting their ass, then I don't sweat it but if everyone's standing around doing nothing, that pisses me off. I've only had a few different dishes but I've seen just about everything on the menu as it's being served, and it all looks delicious. The french toast and pancakes are big and fluffy and the fruit and veggies are so fresh. I've had the burrito, the kitchen sink, and the steak and eggs and the portions are huge. I can never completely finish any of these.
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Gregory W.
Green Eggs has been one of my favorite breakfast spots in Philly ever since it opened a few blocks away. To me, Green Eggs is to diners as gastropubs are to bars. The food is sophisticated, well executed, tasty, and relatively inexpensive given its quality. I've had a few dishes here and all of them have been superb. The specials are outstanding and creative. What sticks out in my mind, though, if only because it's the only thing I've been ordering the last few times I've been there, is the porridge. I know. Sounds boring. I wouldn't have ordered it if it didn't get special kudos in the Citypaper (or was it Philadelphia Weekly?) review of the place, but I'm so glad I did. It has quinoa, berries, I think a sprig on mint, some heavy cream, usually filled close to the top (more below), all of them combining to make a big bowl of warm, soupy goodness. Now I don't know what porridge is, and know even less about what the hell quinoa is, but it works, man, works so well getting those ingredients together in my mouth. I might be more sensitive to texture as I am to taste and it's the texture that stands out for me, as there is this wonderful balance between the granularity (if that's a word) of the quinoa, the warm cream, and the fresh berries, all combining for a sensational and fulfilling meal. Though the porridge is by no means sweet, I usually order a side of well-cooked turkey bacon for a bit of the savory. Other notables are the eggs, the potatoes, a steak sandwich I had as one of their specials, indeed, all of the sandwiches I've had there have been satisfying. The coffee is also outstanding, providing an always-necessary kick to get my day going. The interior is spacious yet cozy. Not "cozy" as in cramped, but as in warm and inviting. I credit the interior designers for taking advantage of the high windows facing east, which helps flood the dining area with light for most of the time it's open. The white walls and floors make the room even more inviting even before you take a seat. No seats available? No worries because there's an area that's great for chilling while you wait, or even to enjoy your meal if you prefer to sit there. It has a cabin-like feel, with a darker interior, faux(?) fireplace, big-ass HDTV, long, plush couches, a coffee table, and a couple of high tables. There's also a counter toward the back on a slightly elevated level. The warmth of Green Eggs is magnified by the terrific wait-staff. All of them have been friendly, accommodating, and very helpful when I've had questions about the food. You can tell that they enjoy the food there as much as I do. I've only had two situations when the food was disappointing in its preparation, not in its substance. The first time was a very odd situation involving their beet salad, not a very hard dish to prepare, when the beets were semi-frozen, or so they tasted. I very rarely return my dishes but it was too distracting to ignore. The waitress, accommodating as always, returned with beets that were now piping hot, as if they were thrown in a microwave with little care about how hot they were when they came out. It felt somewhat insulting, honestly. The second time was the last time I ate my beloved porridge there. The bowl was not filled close to the top and not warm and somewhat soupy, but rather cold, dry, half-filled, and looked a bit oxidized, as the surface was a darker brown than usual. Maybe it was sitting there for a little while before being served, but I was disappointed. I'm reducing one star for these unfortunate experiences, but I'm assuming these were anomalies, as I look forward to dining there again soon, very soon!
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Chris T.
Yummy. Large portions. Outdoor seating! I will be back.
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Chris D.
Tried this with friends based on the good reviews. Maybe I didn't order the right thing...but I got the "kitchen sink" breakfast and it was awful, one of the worst meals I've eaten in the past many months (based on my food, I would have given one star or less, but my friends' sandwiches were at least decent and that moved it up to 2 stars). In short, my meal was a giant skillet of greasy slop. Despite my efforts digging around in the trough, I could not distinguish one ingredient from another because the underlying eggs/potatoes/ peppers were drowning in a vat of bland sausage gravy, melted cheese and grease puddles, topped with a tough biscuit half. (Maybe I am spoiled by just moving from the South, but biscuits should be fluffy and flaky and sausage gravy is creamy and rich with well-seasoned sausage.) It truly was nauseating. Would absolutely not recommend based on my meal, although based on the number of patrons, there must be some redeeming quality to the place.
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tracy m.
Been here a few times. The place is always packed. It's also very loud so it's not good for hangovers. There is a section in the back of the restaurant that has an open space where the servers access a fridge, dump the plates, get the coffee etc. They make *a lot* noise and banging constantly. Sometimes it's hard to carry a conversation. The windows and interiors are lovely. Food is good. Not amazing but just good. Spelling errors on the chalkboard btw.
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JEAN S.
This is a great looking place - I had breakfast with friends on an absolutely beautiful day, and the place was filled with natural light. It was Good Friday, and busy, so we had to wait a little, but we were able to get coffee and sit on comfy couches in the meantime. (No splenda here! But yummy lumps of brown sugar instead) We were seated relatively quickly and our server came right away. The crowd in here was really mixed, good neighborhood spot. The menu was a little overwhelming, absolutely everything on it was appealing. I usually go for savory, eggs or something, but the stuffed french toast had all kinds of berry stuff on it, so I went for that. With a side of turkey bacon, which I asked for "basically burnt", and it came out just right. Everything else we ordered was great too, things seemed super fresh and homemade. I left here in a great mood, it was a perfect start to the day!
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Geo D.
Went to Green Eggs Cafe this past Saturday with my partner, and we both enjoyed ourselves. We went around 11, and the wait for sitting inside was about 25-35 minutes, so we opted to sit outside (which we were seated right away). He ordered the philly style eggs benedict (served on a pretzel roll) and I ordered the creme brulee french toast. Needless to say, the food was superb (literally the french toast is the best I have had in the city) and the prices weren't too bad (although coffee was two bucks, which I thought was high.) We will definitely be going back!
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b. e.
Oh...Green Eggs. I remember my first experience ever in this place: I ordered the Lox omelet and it came out without a shred of lox in it.... that was a bit humorous to me at the time and of course my waitress was super sweet about it and I felt even more inclined to smile and wait, knowing it would all be worth it once it was back in front of me. Oh sh*t, was I wrong! My omelet returned in a few, only now it was cold and stuffed with cold lox in the middle... gross. I should mention that this was probably within the first few weeks of their opening and the concept of losing the 8dollar omelet may have been hard to handle, but really, a COLD lox omelet?!?! Anyway, I returned, keeping in mind the fact they needed some time to work out the kinks. My second visit I decided on Pancakes!!!! Who doesn't love pancakes?!? Of course I had decided I wanted them stuffed with strawberries and chocolate chips, the way I would order them anywhere! To my dismay, chocolate chips are not something they will stuff a pancake with, nor will they stuff the pancakes with anything! My strawberry and blueberry pancakes arrived TOPPED with fruit, not STUFFED. Maybe you think this is nothing to get upset over, but for me, it changes the WHOLE PANCAKE EXPERIENCE COMPLETELY!!! I wasn't happy, but I ate those sad plain looking pancakes...and never ordered them again. Fast forward a few months later and I returned once again to see what they were really made out of. This time I went with my brother and best friend. I ordered the roasted beet salad, my brother wanted the turkey club, and my friend built her own omelet. We also got an order of french toast to share and to satisfy my burning curiosity: the quinoa porridge. I enjoyed the salad and my friend had no complaints about the omelet, my brother however was a bit appalled by the state of the turkey on his club. He pulled off full slices of "meat" which consisted of more FAT than turkey and I was sure glad it wasn't my mouth those slices of fat were all chewed up in...grossssss! Oh, and those french fries....YIKES....so soggy, something must be wrong with their fryer. Anyway, to finish off-- the french toast was delish, the quinoa porridge was creamy, totally unique and amazing! I hardly mentioned service, cause there was nothing to boast about, and I'm pretty sure the rumor is the servers are "first-timers" without prior experience, and it's pretty obvious. I mean look, these ladies are sweet, all but one that's got a sour puss face all day, but sh*t, when the crowds push through personally, I'd want a solid staff to man my joint is all I'm saying. I'm still not totally sold or appalled, but I do hope they pull it together and work it out. It is in the neighborhood and all. At least their coffee has always been on point.
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Vincent G.
I have been here many times and every time I come back I get wowed by something else. Lemonade French Toast, crunchy PB French toast, steak and eggs, to the kitchen sink and just Sunday the Cafe Burger. Everything is super fresh and so damn tasty. Love this place. Wish everyone didnt know it was so great so the wait time was less but it's so worth the wait.
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Kendra L.
I have been coming here for awhile and love many of the menu items, the service, and the commitment to sustainability. Went for brunch yesterday with a friend and ordered the granola and the grits. Both delicious. My friend however ordered the steak salad. The server explained that there were two options for the steak, medium well or medium rare. When we asked why, she said it was new on the menu so she would check but never came back with an answer. The answer is that it's because the steak was cooked the day before, or at least that's what it tasted like. My friend reported that it was cold and rubbery and the greens were overdressed and really salty. Then the real kicker came with the bill. I had asked for a to-go container for the remainder of my grits. The server came back with them in a to go coffee cup with lid which I thought was clever. Then the bill came and they charged $.25 for the cup! I am all for reducing waste but I should not be punished for not being able to finish my grits! I realize it was only a quarter but I'm still annoyed about it and won't be going back anytime soon.
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Ian G.
My wife and I were huge fans of Green Eggs until this past Sunday. We had been looking forward to having breakfast there all week to start the festivities of celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary. Arriving at Green Eggs, we noticed a small crowd waiting to be seated. With such a huge fan base and great food, this was to be expected. We were told the wait would be around 20 minutes. That was not a problem, we were still excited about the food that awaited us. While patiently waiting, we were privy to see several couples, families and large parties seated. Mind you these were customers who had arrived after us. Still hopeful we'd be seated soon, we continued to wait and politely asked the hostess how much longer she thought it would be. She quickly and abruptly told us not much longer. After it was all said and done, not much longer turned into 40 minutes. It appeared that the hostess was preoccupied with seating those she was familiar with and/or those she found to be cool. I was under the impression that all Green Eggs' customers were important, but maybe not that day. As a result, we won't be visiting again. : (
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Annie P.
I met some friends here for breakfast this morning and I was not at all disappointed. I ordered the vegan tofu scramble with rosemary potatoes, vegan sausage and toast. This was absolutely delicious. It was a nice healthy portion and I was stuffed at the end. The others got the peanut butter berry french toast and the vegan french toast. My friend and I agreed that the peanut butter berry version was the best either of us had every had. It was mind-blowingly good. I will definitely be coming back for more!
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Steven C.
Went to Green Eggs a couple of weeks ago in the pouring rain. Even with the bad weather there were only a few tables available. The place looked nice. Everything was clean. I had the Kitchen Sink which was very good. Service was just okay. I'd go back, although I'm not sure I'd be willing to wait 40 minutes for a table.
Green Eggs in Northern Liberties is usually my frequent brunch spot but since my friend was visiting from NYC and staying in S philly we decided it was more convenient to hit up the S Philly one. There was a little wait (15 minutes) which wasn't so bad considering it was 11 am on a Saturday. We got seated and then my dining experience went downhill from there. The waitress (which i regret not remembering her name) sucked soooo bad. She took our order for drinks and food and that was the last time I saw her until we had to wave her down like a maniac for our check. Never once did she come by and check up on us, asked us if we needed anythingelse, more hot water for my tea, refill on juice for my friend. The table next to us was equally as frustrated since they had the same waitress. They wanted to pack their food to go and waited for about 30 minutes and ended up asking another waitress for a check and box, meanwhile our waitress is having a good old conversation with her friends whom where dining there. Food was great but service was horrible. I hope management would read this review and fire the waitress.
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Mindi H.
Considering all the great brunch options in South Philly, this one is just okay. The highlight for us was the atmosphere, which was really cute. The lowlight was the service, which was poor despite the large number of employees. For example, it took a good 10 minutes to set tables after people left despite a waiting crowd and a hostess standing in one place making faces at the crowd. As for the food, it was just okay. The breakfast burrito was a lot better than the french toast, though both would have been better if they'd come with the sharing plates we'd been promised. I'd go back if I lived on the block. Since I don't, I'll be getting brunch at the local gems like Morning Glory and Sabrinas's instead.
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Alice d.
I just found this place in my neighborhood and I'm so excited! I had a wonderful breakfast on Sunday morning. Try the "Kitchen Sink" very hearty and so much food you can take it home for breakfast the next day! The coffee is La Colombe my favorite and they just keep refilling your cup. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. I can't wait to go back next Sunday and try another menu item. Enjoy!
The breakfast menu is great, very diverse and a few good surprises. Everything we've had tastes fantastic and the service has always been nice - they check up on ya' several times without being in your face. They also don't skimp on the portions. The only thing that keeps it from being 5 stars is the food comes out fast, but it's never really hot.
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Luke M.
best brunch ever
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tracey l.
I want to love this place, as it is one of about 3 places that I can walk to for brunch, but after my third visit I have to say that I am seriously disappointed. They have a lot going for them- nice decor, a great little waiting area, and a great-sounding menu. Every time I've been here the service has been very spotty. On my last visit I ordered eggs benedict, which should be served with poached eggs. The eggs on my dish were cooked hard so that the yolk was not runny at all. I am not the type of person who regularly sends food back but this was unacceptable to me. This is a classic dish and you would think that with a name like green eggs, they would be proficient in cooking eggs. When I nicely told the waitress about the eggs she whisked them away but didn't apologize. Moments later one of my dining companions discovered that her 'make-your-own-omelet' did not have 2 of the ingredients that she ordered. Again the waitress took the omelet away but did not offer an apology. Our meals did come back fairly quickly with properly poached eggs and the missing omelet ingredients this time but without the potatoes that came with the meals. My friend was also charged an extra dollar for the cheese in her omelet which should have been included. I can't believe that this place has up to 2 hour waits with this shoddy service and food that is just "meh." I'd rather stay at home.
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Ra s.
one of the best breakfast places i have ever been, but overpriced and atm charges 9 dollars so bring cash!
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Cookie C.
great food today thanks al
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Richie R.
don't know what other people are complaining about. sure, the wait is long on the weekend, and the service can be a bit short, but the menu is fresh and original and not as overpriced as sabrina's cafe. try the quinoa! unbelievable!
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Mary P.
Slow service but good food. Not your typical breakfast. I ordered the quinoa porridge and loved it. The raisins and fruit made a great addition. Would return just for that. Eggs also looked great. Good multigrain bread as well. I think they just need to organize their servers better...and designate one server for each table. We had about three different servers and this is probably one reason why service was slow.
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Kathryn M.
Staring at the Green Eggs Cafe's menu was the only motivation that got me through my last week of classes before spring break. To kick my break off the right way, my friends and I hit this place up yesterday morning with the intent of ordering everything. When we first got there we were seated on a sofa for a short wait. The nice thing about the wait here is that they have a tiny espresso bar that you can pre-game at while you're contemplating that perfect dish. Although we were told we'd have a 15 minute wait, luck paid us a visit and we were seated after maybe five minutes. While we couldn't afford every item on the menu, each of us ordered a delicious breakfast dish and a couple of sides to share among ourselves. Between all of us, we ordered the crunchy peanut butter french toast, the creme brulee french toast, the philly style eggs benedict, the kitchen sink (their specialty dish that features a jumbo biscuit in a nest of cheesy scrambled eggs which is doused in sausage gravy and served in an iron skillet), a side of quinoa porridge, and biscuits and gravy, and bacon. Everything was absolutely delicious. The portions are so generous, and they evoke every flavor of breakfast that you love. And if you're like me, you'll consider realtors in the area to give moving across the street some serious consideration. The service was pretty good to us. No long post-eating waits for a check, no long tedious hunger filled waits for our order, friendly waitress. All in all, it was a great meal on perhaps the first great sunny day Philadelphia has seen in maybe two months.
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amber r.
only go if its you and up to one other person and it's a weekday and it's between noon and 3 and you want to sit at the bar. follow these guidelines (and order a soy latte and the quinoa poridge), and you'll have a fine experience. fail to follow even one of these simple rules and best of luck getting good service.
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Nadia K.
Great Brunch Locale, but make sure you sign in on their waiting list first timers! I love their tea (so good) and their funny waitstaff. Their food, all around, is very good and I can't go wrong taking a friend there or suggesting it as a meet up (I know it will have something to suit my vegetarian friends too).
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Jenni R.
Overall, great brunch experience. I had the cheesy grits (minus the scrabble) which were creamy and delicious with finely cubed sharp cheddar on the top, which melted it's way into the grits as I devoured the yummy, and slightly sweet, veggie sausages. Dining partner had the tuna nicoise salad which had a generous portion of seared rare tuna on top, his only complaint that he would have liked more (or some) dressing. Food was very reasonably priced with generously sized portions, service great, atmosphere 5stars- super sunny spot with plants on each table and that irreplaceable south philly charm. Also, the 'green' part - their mission to use locally grown, sustainable foods, even growing their own herbs on the roof garden...love it. I will definitely be back with a bigger appetite to try the peanut butter french toast!
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David D.
Overpriced, overrated, over-salted. The clientele is a mix of young bros, hipsters, and local Guidos. Maybe Pabst and steroids affect your sense of taste. In any event, we had an omelette with provolone and spinach, the veggie Benedict, and the peanut butter French toast, with a side of veggie sausage. An omlette should have its ingredients inside of it, not on top, and otherwise have some flavor. The rosemary potatoes came out dry on one plate, greasy on another, but coated in salt in both cases. The veggie sausage was way too salty, did not hang together when you cut into it, and generally had less appeal than a Morningstar Farms breakfast patty. The veggie bene was the only good part, with well-roasted vegetables and a tasty sauce. The French toast came drowned in a high-fructose berry sauce, and even the peanut butter was too sweet. The coffee was good if not exactly hot enough. Service was so-so, with a snooty Snookie-lookalike at the host stand and a server who seemed blind to the state of our coffee cups. Wait on Sunday morning was about 40 minutes. My advice: call ahead to Sabrina's and go there instead. N.b.: Green Eggs only takes cash now.
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J B.
On both my visits thus far the food has been excellent. The eggs were perfectly scrambled,flavorful, fluffy and just how I ordered them. A sandwich was expertly prepared with sumptuous bread and savory meat. My dining companion had what were nearly perfect pancakes, something most places seem to ruin with abandon. The ingredients all seem very fresh. Finally, high quality cafe food for breakfast in my neighborhood. The light and air in the place are great, the waiting area a welcome feature, and the counter keeps things feeling cozy and local. With their prices so reasonable and the space so comfortable and attractive, I can't imagine why I'd want to breakfast anywhere else between Washington and Snyder. My only beef was with the service. It seems rushed and distracted, brusque even. They don't seem to have gotten the hang of gracefully handling the brunch crowd, but I'm hoping they'll work it out.
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Scotty D.
Been here at least 10 times and have enjoyed great service, coffee and food 9 out of 10 times ... My only complaint is the ambiance - in the mornings they have the tv blaring, in the afternoons it is usually crap rock radio ... wtf ? So close to achieving a european cafe/bistro feel, but I can't quite get there with the omnipresent noise polution.
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chris h.
i'm so pleased to see new places in south philly so i was excited to try this place out. my wife and i went on a friday morning, a great time to go brunching, no? i loved the space, it is very bright and welcoming, though i wish the windows could be opened. we got a table right away and coffee soon after. i thought the brew was solid and it did the trick. but, the food was not the best. it was just ok, and on the bland side. i got the breakfast burrito and while it was giant and filled with things that should have pleased, i found the spices on the light side. it reminded me of something i would get in minnesota. and the temperature seemed off, it was smothered in a black bean sauce that i swear was cold, so it was a little off putting. i would not order it next time. it wasn't overly expensive though and it was a pleasant enough experience. i will go back to support it, but i hope the next thing i order is a little better. or maybe they'll pump up the burrito's spice level, add some cumin, cilantro and lime. always a good thing. that skillet offering looks very very enticing.
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Francis U.
...out of the frying pan... After a bit of a hiatus, Lady Mary and I decided to revisit Green Eggs S. Philly, with a fair amount of trepidation I might add. Saturday morning in the city is a busy time for any 'bunchery', so we were well prepared for a wait. Since there was no business on the docket until mid-afternoon, we didn't mind waiting in the foyer, while we watched an episode of 'Chopped' on the tele above the fireplace. I had my good Lady (and her sterling personality) to keep me company as we passed the time; so the thirty some odd minutes seemed to pass without us taking much notice. We two were seated at a table, intended for a four top, with two teenage girls who were not in our party. There was one small potted plant on the table, which was designed to serve as a line of demarcation, separating the two parties. Sharks left, Jets right. Montagues right, and Capulets left. Hatfields left...and, oh well, you get the point. The plant did about as much good as the Manginot line did the French in '40...a pitiful fortification which quickly succumbed to a blitzkrieg of rudeness. Our tablemates repeatedly kicked our table, spilling valuable waves of La Colombe onto the table. So fortunate we were to hear about how their plans to the mall were thwarted, by their evil caregivers. Our luck turned sharply upward when another table, who missed 'inside voice day' in kindergarden, was seated two feet to out left. Service climbed a notch from unacceptable, to perfunctory. The food, however, was well above average. But, the tastiness of the food was not enough to distract one from from a vision of my second level of hell. Rude, loud, and pointless conversation sank my hopes for a pleasant brunch like the H.M.S Hood via the Bismark. A myriad of factors detract from the quality, and accessibility, of the cuisine. Although, I love my neighborhood, and Churchill, I am very close to 'giving up' on Green Eggs S. Philly.
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Jo L.
My two friends and I came here early Sunday morning and there wasn't too many people in there. The environment and set up of the cafe was defiantly nice. There were also outdoor seating but my friends didn't want to do that. =( I was told by my one friend who has been there before that I would like the "Kitchen Sink" because I like potatoes so I ordered that. I did not expect for it to be as big as it was or as cheesy(?). It was good but definitely too much for 9:30 in the morning. I ended up taking half of it home and my brother and cousins tried it and liked it too. My friend one friend had eggs and the other one french toast with blueberries and strawberries(?). I'm trying to look on the menu for the names but their menu on their site doesn't work. The service was pretty nice and by the time we were leaving, there was a line to be seated. Ultimately, I was good and I would definitely go back. Maybe not have something so filling that early though. =)
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Kate H.
Totally yummy. Love the Steak & Eggs breakfast. a little pricy, but I don't mind going here during special occasions. Editing this review : Went here for breakfast today and was seated in the side room. It was only 9AM and they were playing rave music SUPER loud. Only thing I can complain about is that it was just too damn early for that type of music. It's a major pet peeve of mine. I couldn't have a conversation with my boyfriend because everyone else in the room was trying to yell over the music. HELLO: if you're going to be serving breakfast, please don't play such annoying freaking music.
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Melissa L.
Great food. Good service. Nice interior. Great food. Slightly cramped place but bearable. Affordable prices. And did I mention great food? I'm a frugal girl at heart, so even though I say the prices are affordable, I'm not gonna say I don't hate it when I think I'm paying that much for eggs on bread. But my, what delectable eggs on bread!(For those of you wondering what I'm talking about, I'm talking about the eggs Benedict). The hollandaise sauce, the rosemary potatoes, the creamy egg yolk running over everything, and the thick bacon(ham) over an english muffin just really brings out the food monster in me. I love it! And their cheesy grits with deep fried scrapple... Omg. I love stirring in the aged cheddar into the gross, and then taking the fried scrapple and dipping it in. Too bad there's only three, but it's more than enough for this dish. The kitchen sink is also really good, but is on the greasy side, so prepare to feel ultra guilty after this treat. I like to ask for ketchup when I get this dish, and they'll bring it to you in a little tin sauce cup. As the big ketchup lover that I am, it's not enough, and It's somewhat annoying to keep asking for more. Their creme brulee French toast is great, with a good, creamy custard filling. But I do think it's a little too sweet, so it's best to eat this with a cup of milk or coffee. You only get 1 waffle with the belgian waffle, but believe me, it's more than enough. I couldn't even finish it. (Come to think of it, I hardly ever finish all my food here). I got mine with strawberries and vanilla ice cream. It was good, but for some reason, it was not what I expected it to be. I wanted something crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, but the waffle just seemed more crispy with only a hint of softness. Not bad, but I guess I should just stick with pancakes or something haha. All in all, a good place for brunch. Only wish it wasn't cash only, but that's only a minor inconvenience.
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Pauline S.
So, after a long break of not coming here (I'd had come way too many times for comfort and was sick of it!), I decided to have spontaneous brunch with the bf here. Instead of ordering a usual breakfast dish I got a sandwich (california chicken panini ~$14), which was actually very tasty. The chicken wasn't dry and the salad was good except I think they put too much dressing on it. I definitely got a bigger portion that I expected. The panini had alfalfa, aioli, tomato, and avocado. yummy. The side bacon, sausage and croissant all tasted like a heart attack. Literally the moment I put any of them down my throat I felt my body slowing down and almost stopping, as if I were becoming heavy or a statue. The taste wasn't the best either for the price and it just felt so unhealthy. I prefer Chhaya's "unhealthy" sides because they feel less greasy and taste better! The chicken and waffle eggs benedict comes with, of course fried chicken on a waffle topped with poached eggs and a side of potatoes. It tasted unhealthy too (duh), but I only had a bite and I enjoyed the eggs. I know from experience that I don't like to get potatoes cause these places always try to fill you up on excessive carbs!! For the sandwich alone, I give it 4 stars, for everything else, 2 stars. I would rate my previous experiences as 3-3.5 stars but this review is for this particular occurrence.
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Dave B.
I come to this location very frequently, it seems to always be busy which is good. I often sit at the bar but there have times where I was lucky to get a table. I don't have a favorite item but that doesn't mean that I don't like the food. Usually, I enjoy a savory type of breakfast such as bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, etc. I have promised myself to order the red velvet pancake on my next visit here. I never know what to order but I always find something that will satisfy what I'm craving. I've had panini's, burger, steak and eggs, lox, french toast and I have never been dissatisfied. One of my favorite side item is the onion strings, they are to die for! I also like to order the turkey bacon on the side depending on what I order, the potatoes are great and the buffalo chicken mac'n'cheese is delicious and huge! I'm definitely a fan and I come here almost every other week if not weekly. One thing that I do dislike is that they charge for to go containers, which is cheap at 0.25 or .50 cents cents but still, I guess it's the concept.
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Eb T.
All of their food is good. Red velvet pancakes, Apple French toast, fresh beef bacon, eggs were ok. Overall I love the food. I just wish it wasn't always a wait.
First experience at Green Eggs certainly left me wanting a return trip. This place checked in at just about 1 mile from my house so it makes for a nice pre and post brunch walk, which I love, in good weather of course. I met up with the Philadelphia Food and Drink Power Couple or the PFDPC for some eats and some catch up. I arrived early, as I tend to do and was greeted by a really nice girl at the front. I told her about how I desired a table for 3 and after taking my name down, she directed me to the minimalist leather-like couch near the fire place. It was a pretty comfy couch and I kind of want to know where they got it. When the PFDPC arrived we got to our seat in their back room. I had already sampled a cup of their La Colombe coffee (corsica?) and was ready to put actual food in my stomach. The specials list looked every bit as intriguing as the normal menu. I settled on the smoked salmon omelette with red onion and cream cheese. I opted for the rosemary roasted potatoes. The omelette was perfectly cooked. It had a light and airy texture and was filled with a health dose of the salmon and enough red onion to cut through the fatty flavor of salmon. The cream cheese on top was a bit much for me to take in the same bite so I scooped it off and used it on the wheat toast that was brought. The potatoes were perfect, really, perfect. My water glass stayed full and I loved the open and naturally lit space that we sat in. It reminded me of a few places I visited in London, specifically from the very large windows and very clean lines and paint colors. It would seem that Green Eggs and I will be seeing more of each other.
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Shannon P.
Come here on your day off. I hear the lines and the waits are ridiculous on the weekends...but if you have a doctor's appointment, try to sneak in here for some serious breakfast. And then you won't have to eat the rest of the day. I ordered the Breakfast Quinoa for $6 - filling, not too humongous like my boyfriend's Creme Brulee French Toast, and Vegan for those who care (I don't). Served with fresh berries, and beery compote, the quinoa was sweet without being overpowering. The quinoa was cooked perfectly - I can't cook it for shit. The coffee is strong and the place is pretty modern - granite countertops, clean entry way. I really need a hungry friend to come with so I can try the red velvet pancakes...and the kitchen sink. Can't have the sweet without the savory.
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David C.
My wife and I came here for a leisurely Sunday breakfast. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the food is excellent. I had the chicken and waffles, and I would definitely recommend that if you are there for breakfast. The biggest detractor I noticed was that they don't take cards, which necessitated a trip to CVS to get to an ATM that wouldn't slam me with fees. They do have an ATM there, but I don't like people reaching into my pocket with unnecessary fees. As a corollary to this, I thought that the prices were kind of on the high side for a place that isn't willing to do credit or debit card payments. Aside from that, the wait staff was pleasant and efficient, and I didn't feel rushed considering that there was about a 15-20 minute wait to get in while we were at the table.
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Jena M.
I've eaten here a few times and every time the food is delicious! On Valentine's Day, my roommate and I decided to have a brunch date here. She got the shrimp and grits benedict which was seriously amazing. The hollandaise sauce was perfect and there were sauteed peppers, onions and potatoes as well as thick buttery toast. I got the duck rueben and it was so good. The duck was tender and warm and the homemade cabbage slaw was perfect. My only problem with green eggs is the drink prices. My chocolate milk was $3- kind of pricey and my roommates shot of OJ was $3 as well. A bit ridiculous if you ask me. Also, when we got there we were told it was a 20 minute wait and we actually waited around 40 minutes. I don't mind waiting, but being a former server and hostess myself I know to overestimate when giving out wait times because people can get real ugly when theyre waiting longer than they expected to. At least the waiting area is nice and cozy with the big couches and fire place! Other than that, I love this place!
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Caitlin N.
Came by for the first time to celebrate our anniversary with brunch. Casual decor, waited about 25-30 mins upon arriving at 12:30pm. We brought champagne and ordered oj for mimosas. Waited a bit for service but very nice waitress. Ordered eggs Benedict and the red velvet pancakes. All delicious!!! Big portions. Will be back!
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Yousef K.
I actually love the food here and would have gave it five stars but our waitress was extremely rude. We ordered a latte and got 3/4 a cup of milk foam. We told the waitress that this was a cappucino not a latte and she said she is not a barista and didnt make the drink. Anyone who knows anything about coffee drinks knows a latte as a thin layer of foam not 3/4 of cup of it. Since she didnt make the drink she should have apologized and made the barista make it again. Im not a demanding person but in the service industry the buck stops with you as the waiter. On top of that i had to pay this person who gave me shitty service a 18% grat. Ohhh I get it now you dont give fuck about us because you get tipped anyway. Well I guess this is my last time going here.
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Heather L.
I love it here. It's a nice place, the service is good. If you arrive anytime after 10, you will have to wait, but you can always order it to go, which was what I did the first time I came and it was DELICIOUS! I ordered the creme brulee french toast and I think that's my favorite on the menu. I've also tried the pork belly eggs benedict which is awesome too. The kitchen sink has a lot of food in it, and I tried the shrimp and grits benedict which was really good too. It is cash only, but they have an atm in the store and if that's not working another on just on the other corner. I know people are upset about their to go container fee, but its 25 cents, it won't break the bank and since their food prices aren't the cheapest, you go there knowing you'll have to spend a little more. And I think the whole ba is to be green and stop using disposable containers and they use the nice biodegradable stuff too. I love and i even stop by here before they close when I can to sneak in some delicious french toast.
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Joe M.
This was one of the most bizarre restaurant experiences that I have ever had. Long story short, I was served two glasses of milk--one servable but close to spoiling, one clearly sour to both of us eating. I wasn't comfortable eating French toast made with milk after that experience. According to the below, the manager tasted both glasses and found them to be fresh, so he left our meal as-is. I'm not going to call him a liar--maybe his sense of taste is overwhelmed after tasting food all the time, or there's some other issue where he honestly didn't notice. Also, it's true that I was getting emotional, so I can believe that he didn't want to come near the table. At any other restaurant, though, there would have been a number of customer service courtesies that weren't followed here: 1) Offer me an opportunity to order something else and let me pay for it; 2) Provide a small courtesy, like a free iced tea or something other than milk; 3) Comp some or all of my food. None of those things were followed here. Also, the last time I checked, isn't a restaurant supposed to err on the side of finding that the customer is right? And for the record, though the French toast tasted fine and I was hungry, I was too busy thinking about spoiled milk in the kitchen and the lack of a resolution to this to be happy with my experience. If I had to speculate as to what happened here, perhaps senior management is breathing down the manager's neck so much about maximizing profits or wasted food that he's reluctant to do anything. Since I'm a local, I'll probably go somewhere else next time. I'm posting my email, truncated for here, and his response. --- Dear Green Eggs: ...When my milk arrived, it was servable but slightly sour. I complained to another server who came to my table by mistake and asked for another glass of milk. My fiancee and I both agreed that the replacement was completely sour and spoiled.... When the manager came over to my table, he told me that he had tasted the first glass of milk himself when I sent it back and that it was fine. I told him that the second glass of milk was completely spoiled and that because French toast was made with milk, after two sour glasses of milk I felt like I didn't want to eat the French toast that I had ordered anymore. ... I was served the French toast that I originally ordered, and when the bill came, I was charged the full amount minus $3 for milk I didn't drink, $32.40. ... The message that you sent to me today is that you don't take your customers seriously... Joe --- Joe, I was actually the manager that you had the discussion with about the spoiled milk. First, I'd like to thank you for how well you handled the situation. I know that you may believe that you lost your cool, but I truly (and I told you at the table) don't believe that you did. Many customers would have been in my face attempting to physically harm me over the milk, but you used your words and treated me with respect, which I greatly appreciated. When you first came to the counter, you told me about your milk, which I was already told by Joy about. She brought over a small glass and the bottle to me and asked me to try it. I tried the milk, and inspected the date on the package. The "Sell By" date on the milk was for 10/20/14 and I tried the milk myself and it was not spoiled to my taste. I had the busboy bring up fresh milk and dump that container anyway, because that is a major issue, food poisoning can come very easily from those items. I tried the milk and inspected the date again, and it was to my standards. I understand your concern with this milk and the french toast milk being the same, but it is not. We use whole milk for our french toast and the Tiramisu French Toast that you ordered. This batter was checked in the morning for freshness by myself, the Chef de Cuisine, and his Sous Chef in our daily line check. After I removed the milk from the table, I went to check on your food to make sure that it was perfect, and again, to my standards, it was. I returned with Joy at the table and your fiance clearly didn't want us to keep coming back and discussing the matter with you. She was frustrated and I didn't want you both to have a terrible experience. After you received your food, I talked with Joy to make sure that everything was okay and she assured me that it was. I poked my head in the room, privately, to make sure that everything was going well and you seemed, to my eyes, to be enjoying your Tiramisu tremendously. I understand that maybe the milk wasn't to your liking, so I took it off, even though I believe that the milk was safe and okay to drink and I received no other complaints throughout the entire shift. Also, each time I left the table, I excused myself to check on either your complaint or your food or something directly related to your experience. I apologize for your experience and please feel free to email me back if you have any questions Franco C. Assistant General Mgr
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Kevin O.
GOOD STUFF. No part of my meal was particularly stellar, but everything was solid, well prepared, and conceptually sound. I had the fried chicken + waffles benedict. The flavors were perfect if the textures were a little lacking. I found the waffle a little to soft and the chicken a little to floppy. But the eggs were perfect and the gravy & hot sauce syrup mingled perfectly. Wifey did the tiramisu french toast which was really cool. It was super thick and had all the components of the dessert properly represented. the flavors were good but strangely her favorite part was the whipped cream on top. The coffee was La Columbe, but I found it wanting.
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Stephanie Y.
I was so excited to try this place. We got there on a Friday morning, so it was super busy yet we did have to wait a little while before they seated us at an already empty table. Of course we ordered breakfast, I got the belgian waffles with strawberries, bananas and vanilla cream. My boyfriend decided to go with the pumpkin cheesecake french toast. Food was plentiful, but a little too sweet for me. I could only finish 2/3 of my plate. Good thing I didn't order the creme brulee french toast. I think that would've been too much.
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Mrs. T M.
All I can say is DELICIOUS! The stone ground grits were AMAZING! They are southern style much like I had in NAWLENS with shrimp. The food was fresh and flavorful and you get sooo much for what you pay! I can't wait to go back and try more!
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Tracee M.
Went to green eggs cafe last weekend with my family and I must say it was excellent. I am not a fan of eggs at all, so to go to a place specializing in eggs was a lil daunting for a simple pancake chic....Well after stalking the menu days prior to going,I still had no idea what to get. When we finally got there and were seated I saw someones french toast order and immediately picked the Creme Brulee french toast, and can I say my tummy was very excited with my choice...Not only were the toast prepared for the Flintstones they were absolutely AMAZING....and i have been dreaming of them ever since... The decor was inviting, the turn and burn rate was excellent so we didn't have to wait an obscene amount of time..I ordered the ham as my meat choice and it was just OK but i am very picky about how I order my meat so I take that on the chin, next time I will be specific in requesting the food is welllll done..Oh I also ordered the traditional potatoes, they were good too but i don't like huge chucks of peppers in my food, but my sister loved it, so clearly it depends on your personal preference will try the rosemary potatoes next time.. So just to give a tid bit on what else was ordered at the table, my sister ordered the shrimp and grits, which were very good but since everyone elses portions were from the Flintstone ages, he ordered seemed a lil skimpy but it was delicious. My niece order the red velvet pancakes, i am not fan of those type of food items but she liked it, and my cousin ordered the waffle with a side of ice cream another good choice, but I believe my french toast trumped everyone elses order...in addition to ordering my meat differently, I would also have the fruit compote on the side of my french toast since I hate when fruit makes my breads soggy..but again a great place to go get there early if you go on the weekend, we found that by 1030 there was a wait..can't wait to take my hubby and son in the very near future...
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Brenna M.
I just love Green Eggs! While I am not a vegetarian, I tend to love vegan and veggie friendly places for their fresh and healthy dishes while my boyfriend is an eggs and bacon brunch guy. We get the best of both worlds at here. I got the veggie skillet with short ribs which was filling and delicious - I brought home lots of leftovers. Just a cute place to brunch with friends that is inexpensive and tasty.
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Ed B.
Completely just stumbled across this place one afternoon, and everything we ate was AWESOME!!!! The sausage gravy was orgasmic and the portions are very very generous. Hoping to make this a more usual stop. Waitress did say that the line to eat on the weekends can be a bit long but during the week a table wasn't an issue.
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Jason R.
My first experience with Green Eggs was like "Catfish" (the docu-movie and now MTV program). We had been chatting online for quite a while, but it wasn't until this past weekend that we got a chance to meet. Based on what I had learned she was going to be a sexy, 20-something buxom brunette who is a pharmaceutical rep during the week, but really likes to party on the weekends. Boy was I excited! I shaved, put on my favorite flannel, and made my way down. I walk up to her place feeling pretty good. I knock on her door and am greeted by a 32 year old redhead. I wouldn't say I was disappointed though - I like redheads, too. She just shouldn't have lied about her age. I'm perfectly fine with a more mature woman! So enough with the figurative language, let me lay this out for you. First the good stuff: The menu is great. I wanted to try just about everything and was especially enticed by all of the unique benedict combinations. I went with the chicken and waffles benedict, which was absolutely awesome. The hot sauce they add to the hollandaise really brings out a new dimension of the dish. The rosemary homefries also added a crisp and surprisingly refreshing element to the meal. The food also came out really quickly. The atmosphere of the place itself is hip and upbeat. Definitely a great spot to go with a few friends to stave off a hangover. I also really enjoyed the potted plants on the table. Now, the bad and/or mediocre: I'm pretty sure our server said no more than 15 words to us the entire time. Come on now. I'm not asking for anything above and beyond, I just feel it's appropriate to acknowledge that you're dealing with another living being. Is "how are you?" or "do you have any questions about the menu?" too much to ask? My wife (who was surprisingly eager to come with me to meet this "20-something buxom brunette") ordered the pork belly benedict. Now, I'm a big fan of pork belly and I cook it at least once a month. It's pretty hard to overcook it unless you leave it in the oven for like 3 days. They must've done that. This was a bit dry and chewy and certainly not a good representation of what pork belly can be. Those things aside, I am definitely planning to go back. There are many other menu items I'd like to try and I have to believe most of the waitstaff has more personality than the cardboard box who served us. I haven't gotten her pants off yet, but assuming she has female genitalia, this redhead and I should get along just fine.
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Angela S.
It was the best of breakfasts, it was the most mediocre of breakfasts. My dining companion ordered the creme brulee french toast. As specified in a hundred other reviews, this was delicious. I ordered the steak and eggs. The scrambled eggs were really gross; obviously from a carton, not seasoned or mixed with any liquid. Wet, dense, rubbery, and possibly worse than McDonalds eggs. The steak was tolerable -- it also seemed a bit wet, as if it had been marinated too long. Rosemary potatoes were fine, although my personal pet peeve is when chefs don't chop the rosemary a bit -- it is literally evergreen needles, so whole they are a bit... poke-y. As for the toast? Well, I was raised by British people, so I have an awfully high tolerance for cold burnt toast, but a frozen lump of butter isn't the proper accompaniment. Disappointing, especially after my positive experience at the other location. The cherry on this sundae, as it were, was that the kitchen was also playing the absolute worst music. Now, if you are busting your ass in a hot kitchen all day you definitely deserve to listen to music while you do so. However, as a customer, a straight hour of unredeemable Backstreet Boys and other early 2000s teen pop was hard to stomach. There is never going to be a right time to listen to that stuff ironically, guys.
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Matt S.
I will never give this restaurant my money again! All I wanted was blueberry pancakes...after waiting nearly 25 minutes for our breakfast on a not so busy morning, I was told by my waitress that they were not able to make my blueberry pancakes because she was just informed by the kitchen that they were out. While I was disappointed that it took 25 minutes to tell me this... I asked the waitress if I could please see the menu so I could decide what I wanted to replace it with. 2 minutes later, while still looking at the menu, my wife's pancakes and bacon and "my" pancakes and bacon came out. I asked if these were blueberry and they were not, but for some reason they brought them to me anyway. The waitress then came back and saw no problem with this, so I asked to see her manager....here is where the real problem comes. This pompous prick (Nick) comes over to me and tells me that I am to either eat my pancakes that they gave me or I can get out. I was blown away... I could tell he wanted me to leave at this point, so I stayed. If I wasn't running the broad st run the next day and craving some pancakes, I probably would have left. With so many great places to get brunch in the neighborhood (Sabrinas, Porto, Chhaya..etc) no need to go back...
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Liana L.
Awesome Brunch Spot! We came on a Saturday afternoon, plenty of parking in the area and no wait. Our waitress came to our table a little late but was very apoligtic and polite. I ordered their veggie burger with a side of tomato soup. Their veggie burger was amazing and tasted fresh. It had a lil of pico de gala on the top and asked to hold the mayo on the side. Their tomato soup was bestest tomato soup I've tasted in a while. It was a good pulp and not too watery. My only complaint was that that it came served with feta cheese in it. I wish they listed that on the menu or else I would of requested no cheese. My boyfriend got the maryland crab fritatta, I tried a taste of that and it was good but it wasn't a dish for me. The amount of food they give you is generous be prepared to be filled for the rest of the day. They also have fresh squeezed juices and tangerine juice which I don't normally see at other brunch spots in the city.
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Ling P.
Is it just me or is the service going down hill? We waited 40 minutes to be seated and 20 minutes for a server to tend to us. I noticed they were short on staff, but it didn't excuse them for taking their time to chat with their fellow co-workers instead of tending to their tables. I observed my surroundings and saw that a few tables were waiting for service while the servers had a conversation at the coffee station. After my table ordered, we were never checked on until we had to flag them down for our check. This place could do so much better if they were more attentive. Now on to the food...I ordered the Short Rib Benny, which is topped with poached egg on a baguette. The short rib was perfectly cooked and the flavor was just right. My dish included diced potatoes, which was absolutely delightful. It is currently on their specials menu, so be sure to try it soon. I've tried all their different eggs benedict and on average, I enjoyed them all. I've noticed a change in their potatoes. It use to be diced and now, they are thin slices. They taste good, but doesn't taste as fresh as they use to when in diced form. Green Eggs Cafe is still a decent brunch place, but I hope they step it up on the service soon or they'll lose their regulars.
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Ace J.
Hi my name is Ace, and I'm addicted to Green Eggs Cafe. It's been less than a year since my first experience with Green Eggs, and I haven't been back to it in almost 48 hours, but I'd be lying if I said I don't think about it at least a couple of times a day. It only took me one taste, and I found myself in a different dimension of incredibly delicious flavors. Seriously, Any of the eggs benedict dishes have always been great! My most recent one was the Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles Benedict (which was distinctly delicious), and my favorite is the Lox benedict. And I can't finish my review without talking about the legendary Kitchen Sink. A cast iron skillet filled with a bed of their signature potatoes, a layer of scrambled eggs covered with cheese, and two buscuits, ALL covered in delicious sausage gravy... (or just take a look at one of the many pictures uploaded) WOW... I am suddenly SO hungry.
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Andrea V.
My favorite brunch spot in South Philly so far. Yes, that's saying a lot since I live very close to both Sabrina's and Morning Glory. Yes, you'll wait here, maybe just as long as those other places. What sets Green Eggs apart is the very reasonable prices (half the menu items go for $9) and the quality/quantity of food you get. For $9 you can be fed for the entire day, depending what you order. Everything I've tried is absolutely delicious, even the sides and drinks. This is a case of getting what you wait for - but be prepared, because by the time you sit down to eat, you may want to order everything on the menu. Favorites are the crunchy peanut butter french toast (if you like peanut butter, just do it), the kitchen sink, and the many varieties of eggs benedict. Only cons are that as soon as 11 am hits, it's packed, and quality of service can occasionally falter with so many people to feed. But overall...so worth it.
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Bill D.
I came here several weeks ago, having had a so-so experience a week or two before that, and deciding to give it another shot. The first time we went there was mid-Summer. The place was packed and we had to sit at the counter by the kitchen which was blasting hot moist air into our faces. We almost vomited. The food was decent. This time was busy as well. We gave our name to the waitress in the skin-tight spandex jumpsuit with the big ass, and waited. And waited. And waited. I sat at a stool and did a crossword puzzle when I finally got tired of my party's company. The place was starting to thin out, and they still didn't seat us. By the time we sat down the place was practically empty which made us feel like social outcasts. We put the food order out before we let the waitress out of our sight, since we were getting seriously hungry. I got something with salmon in it. Anyway, it was over 2 hours before we ate. You'd think that after all that time ANYTHING would taste good but, no -- I was mildly disappointed with my salmon thing. The potatoes were bland. In fact, everything was. I could tell that the ingredients were quality but...something was missing. I ate half of my salmon thing, and went out to the car to lay down until everyone else was finished, leaving instructions not to bother boxing my salmon thing to take home. At least the waitresses wear skin-tight spandex.
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Ketki G.
Being new to west philly and consequently to the awesome phenomenon called ' sunday brunch' (now that I know what it is, I can't believe I spent my life being oblivious to it), the extensive brunch menu at this place help me put things in perspective. Green eggs cafe has a brunch menu to please all palettes: sweet, savory, you name it! I always have eggs for breakfast but decided to try one of the sweet options: waffles with banana almonds, blueberries and a generous drizzle off, hold your breath: vanilla anglaise and added a side of spicy chorizo to that, and I was in Sunday-brunch heaven. Everything is fresh and very delicious, but the service is a tad slow. Would love to go and try more options off their menu. Worth a go.
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Emily K.
Finally made it over to Green Eggs for brunch this morning. Was very much looking forward to it, but was disappointed on several counts. While the wait was brief, and the decor really pleasant, our waitress seemed determined to make the service slow enough to make up for it - literally stood six feet away from our table obstinately watching us for ten minutes while we sat with empty plates waiting for the check. It felt like there was an edge of bitter brashness that we did something to deserve...it was actually almost comical. First mistake, though: I went with breakfast food. Tofu scramble with fruit and a side of scrapple. BF had an omelet. I had heard good things about the tofu scramble, but it was totally lackluster. Basically: a block of extra firm tofu, crumbled, covered in tumeric, and served barely even warm. It was literally flavorless. Really made me sad for that poor tofu :( The scrapple was good, but poor and uninspired in presentation - though it never promised to be otherwise. The omelet was good - but the potatoes were greasy and rubbery. Also sad :( While the price was not bad - $27 after tip - I'm still not sure what we paid for or why. I think the only way you're going to get your money's worth is if you order a side of clogged arteries and a heart attack. Well - now I know better.
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Julie F.
Once I had brunch at Estelle I became blind and indifferent to every other perfectly pleasant brunch option in Philadelphia. However, variety keeps things spicy so I was more than pleased when Green Eggs was suggested as a destination last weekend. The space is very bright and warm. Lot's of light and a good amount of seating. I think they utilized the space very well, especially the leather sofa waiting area with bar-stool seating. When you do have to wait it's nice to chat and not feel terribly awkward. We did have to wait but only about 20 minutes which honestly isn't too bad on a Sunday morning in this city. The service was upbeat and attentive. I ordered a "make-your-own" omelette with egg whites, turkey bacon, white cheddar, and pico di gallo. My charming companion got some good-looking egg concoction on a pretzel roll (genius!). My orange juice was definitely freshly squeezed and they kept coming by to top off his coffee which was a nice plus. My eggs were standard and tasty. The ingredients were fresh and I really liked the potatos (especially with the addition of Siracha sauce). Nothing about any of this was particularly exciting but that's okay. Same with the menu - nothing stood out to me as earth-shaking, have to try. All this to say I will be back! While I'll keeping the repertoire diverse and fun with new places like this, Estelle will always have my true heart. I will
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Sabrina G.
First, I will say I NEVER write reviews on these sites. Secondly, I wish I could rate this establishment based on different categories. My husband and I come here at few times a month to enjoy their breakfast and lunch for the past year or so. For Food, I would easily give 5 stars. Their food is outstanding. I have not had a bad entree in all of the times I've been here. We love everything from their Amazing Creme Brulee French toast, to The Kitchen Sink, to delicious lunch items. We've never been disappointed in the food, EVER. Now, the reason why I did not give them 5 stars.... The WAIT... Granted, for good food, we are willing to wait. However, I noticed that past few times my husband and I came for breakfast, there is preferential treatment when it comes to seating their guests. One more than one ocassion, the 2 young hostesses sat their friends and family within 5-10 minutes of walking into the restaurant. While others, myself included, continued to wait 45 minutes to an hour for a table. It was clear that those people who did not have to wait, were friends/family of staff. As soon as those guests walked in, hostesses/waitstaff all gave them hugs and kisses hello, then blatently bumped them to the top of the waiting list to be seated. I watched the entire interaction take place, where the hostess motioned to her friends, placed her finger over her mouth in a "Shhh" motion, winked and seated them. This happened twice today. When I approached the hostess, I asked if they were seating people in the order in which they came or by friendship. They were very rude, refused to let me speak to a manager, and said I must have been mistaken. As I walked away, they giggled and said "oh well for her." We continued to wait, and finally sat down 1 hr and 10 minutes after putting our name in. As I said, we love the food, but this experience completely turned me off to this location. In the future, my husband and I will try their other locations throughout the city, with our fingers crossed that the probable wait will be legit and not because we're not friends with the staff.
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Katy H.
I love Green Eggs, and not just because it's right down the street from us. Recently, this was my first brunch after a long sojourn in India, and I swear I almost cried at the drip coffee and grits! Green Eggs is a good antidote for too many brunches now being served in dark and clammy bars -- it's a cheerful morning place with light streaming in from huge windows and little plants on every table. Sipping coffee and waiting for food is dramatically enhanced by basking in sunlight. It's worth noting that while I generally prefer a savory brunch, I can't seem to get enough of the stuffed French toast. The PB & J French toast is, at first glance, insurmountably huge, but somehow it all gets scarfed up. It's somewhat more manageable than Sabrina's version of the same, which I find actually overwhelming. And the grits....ah, for this Southern transplant, they are heaven! To top it off, the servers here are universally helpful and attentive. I love the neighborhood vibe. As with all good Philly brunch places, it's much less hectic if you can manage brunch on a weekday or before 10 or so on a weekend, after which all bets are off in terms of getting a table for more than two.
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Anne P.
Ever since the first time I tried Green Eggs, I've been addicted to their Creme Brulee french toast and still haven't ordered anything else from there! (Even though I'm sure it'd all be phenomenal). Creme Brulee french toast is the most amazing french toast I've ever had, and probably the only plate I can finish without feeling sick afterward. I'm glad Green Eggs makes them huge! I've also tried their Strawberry Cheesecake stuffed french toast, and that's pretty good too. I love that they carry Steaz iced tea. Service is always great, and the only downside is the wait on weekend mornings, but I've never had to wait longer than 10-15 mins.
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jackie p.
Get ready to wait! It's usually worth it. Recently they have added more seating which was needed but now that winter is approaching be prepared to wait outside on the weekend for at least 20 mins for a table. Wait staff is very kind considering the crowds they fight on the weekend.
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Tina N.
While I thought the food was good, it wasn't necessarily great. Their "Philly Benedict" was good enough, but not better than the traditional Benedict. I had a 3 egg omelet, and a 3 egg omelet is a 3 egg omelet I suppose. Actually, I'm beginning to find that most brunch places are all somewhat parallel with each other. BUT....I do like this space a lot. It's cozy and airy at the same time. And while their brunch didn't blow my mind, I'm willing to give some other things on the menu a try. The "Kitchen Sink" passed my line of vision and I nearly followed it to the next table. I also support places like this opening up throughout this side of south Philly, and away from the quickly crowded areas of Morning Glory, Sabrina's, Fitzwater Cafe, etc. I like that there is a waiting area. The counter seats and take out register is separated from the seating area, which is convenient. I'll definitely be back. The service was pretty decent, except the coffee question caught me off guard. "How do you take your coffee?"...I dunno, just bring the usual fixings.
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Christopher R.
(N.B. That's actually a three star review with the strong promise of a four stars sometime in the future.) I was in the area for an interview this morning and despondent over the fact that the Dolphin Tavern had not yet opened their doors for business for the day, I set off in search of a pepper & eggs sandwich, what with being in South Philly and the aforementioned impossibility of visiting the Dolphin. I was directed here, which was in error since I was looking for peppers & eggs not a breakfast cafe, but I was still pleased with the result. I ordered the quinoa porridge with honey, cinnamon and fresh berries. It has a pleasant texture and taste but the aroma is absolutely amazing. I also ordered a coffee (they serve La Columbe) and inquired about the baked goods (they serve Le Bus), which brings me to the following point: I'm realizing more and more that the combination of La Columbe coffee and Le Bus pastries is like Starbucks for self-conscious Philly yuppies. Not that I dislike their products but fatigue is definitely setting in due to their omnipresence. While I waited for my porridge's preparation to complete, I sat in their waiting area, which is exceptionally nice: two leather couches facing each other, stone table adorned with potted plants between them, with a fireplace and largescreen HD television on the opposite wall. The whole establishment is classed up in a similar manner. Its a nice looking place.
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Aruna A.
Recently went to the South Philly location after a long hiatus. First of all, they have a wonderful waiting system, they have added significantly more tables, and the food is still great. This time, I had the veggie benedict - eggs benedict with Mushrooms and peppers instead of bacon. It was a delicious breakfast.
I've only been here once. When we first heard about this place, a friend and I were really jazzed to go check it out. We finally made it there early one rainy day for brunch. Upon arrival we discovered there was quite a wait. Apparently we were not alone in our ambition. Fortunately, there is a waiting area with couches & chairs and you can go to the counter and get coffee while you wait. We were given the option by the hostess to put our names in, but to also feel free to sit at the counter if space becomes available. We planned on holding out for a table, we waited a bit, a spot opened at the counter and we went for it. I'm glad we did. (It always makes me feel better poised for service when the employees are right in front of you). We ordered the kitchen sink, stuffed french toast, a side of chorizo & grits. I love chorizo, so that was a great start. Theirs was yummy. I had been dying to try the kitchen sink since I first read about it. It was good and all but I don't think I would get it again. Kinda like a "been there, done that" thing. I would be eager to try something else from the menu on my next visit. Overall, it was a good experience. Good coffee, good food, clean & cozy. I look forward to going back someday soon. I just discovered they opened a second location in NoLibs. Righteous.
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Eevee M.
Went today for brunch with the bf. Overall, it was just meh. We were told by the hostess that it would be a thirty minute wait, and she was spot on about it, something I definitely appreciate. Food was good - I had the Kitchen Sink and it was basically a heart attack on a skillet. But I'm not complaining. He had the Short Rib Benny, and it was great also. As for the three stars. The service was terrible. Our depressed-looking server didn't check in with us at all, except to take our orders and to drop off the bill. She also messed up on one of our orders (asked for mac n cheese and got a side of two slices of cheese instead. what?) - and didn't even stop by to acknowledge it. Not to mention she was also apparently blind to our empty water glasses. The food runner apologized on her behalf and took care of the order (didn't get his name, but shout out to the guy who brought us our mac n' cheese! :] you are awesome) Choice of music is weird too. Strange to see families and older couples having brunch with the stereotypical "hipster" music blaring in the background. Turn it down. I took a quick glance at the bill right before leaving, and it says her name is Kat. Well, Kat, you could have done better. As in, you could have done anything, period. Maybe we'll check out the other locations, but as for this one, never again.
My grandmom lives across the street and before taking her to an appointment downtown, my boyfriend and I took her to breakfast. This is a place that I don't understand how it got it's YELP hype. I had a bad feeling right away about what the service would be like by the blah attitude of the hostess. Looking right at the three of us as we closed the door, she still asked me how many. I understand it's a normal question, but that was like the only thing she said and she really seemed Then I met the waitress that had a personality like burnt toast. It just kind of ruins your whole breakfast. I had to interject to sort of create some kind of dynamic at all between her and my very personable and young at heart grandmother. My grandmother is very sweet, very friendly, and very "with it." Most of all, she's mine. And you better not ever be rude to her in front of me. Somehow we ended up with a new waitress. I'm wondering if they pool. I then had to tell our new waitress that I have two degrees and I have to work as a waitress. I get that the other one doesn't want to do it. But sometimes we all have to do what we don't want to do. In fact I will tell my fellow yelpers, I most recently was the hostess in a very competitive downtown brunch restaurant... I really do know what it's like!! So believe me when I say, there was absolutely no excuse for her nasty attitude. I'm glad that they gave us a new waitress, because as a waitress myself, I love giving great tips for average service. It makes me happy. If I had to continute to deal with toast girl and the shitty food, she was going to get beat with a boring tip to match her boring attitude. Sorry. Sometimes, not only do you have to know how to be a waitress, you have to have a personality. The second girl was great and I as well as my boyfriend and grand mom appreciated it. On to the food...My grand mom wanted medium boiled eggs and a piece of turkey scrapple cooked crispy. She got poached eggs and beef scrapple (which is all that they carry) fried BURNT. Purely burnt. I know because I tried some and it was disgusting. When I tried to tell the server, she told me that that's how they make it there....like they couldn't do it lighter. But it was burnt! So my grand mom didn't want it anymore. Grr. She told our first waitress that she didn't want potatoes or toast...Of course, she got white toast with her breakfast, lol. I'm guessing it just came with it. The turkey on my sandwich tasted funny-- like as in old funny. I didn't eat it, and needed three to go containers to take my food with me in case I changed my mind. My boyfriend got the kitchen sink. In concept, something I thought sounded great. But in reality, I think it was like garbage. Smothered in animal fatty greasy gravy. White, bland, and gross. The whole thing said BLAH. It's expensive and the food isn't good. I know they must have give us some sort of break on the bill because it only came to $30 and we all had coffee. As much as I don't want to, I can think of other breakfast places where the food really is worth the center city price. I don't care if the bread is two inches thick if it really isn't that good. I would rather have a 1/3 in thick and dream about it all day. I want something delicious-- not HUGE and AVERAGE. What ever happened to restaurants serving higher quality than you could make at home? Stuff that you dreamed about? No one liked anything. 0/3 plus bad service initially illicits one star and 0 returns.
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Donna C.
I went for breakfast and really enjoyed the food once it got there! The place was EXTREMELY busy which I don't think they were able to handle. My mom said her coffee was the best she ever had. We both ordered eggs with spinach, mushrooms and goat cheese. Because of a fellow yelper, I asked for extra goat cheese. Had I not, asked for the extra goat cheese, I don't think there would be any in there! A lot of people say their potatoes are greasy, but I loved them. They reminded me of my grandmother and I thought they were delicious. I ordered my little one the Peanut Butter and Jelly French toast. Let me say, you have to be a Peanut Butter lover to enjoy this! They did not skimp on the Peanut Butter! Other than slow service (which I think they'll get it together, since they have only been opened 2 weeks) it's a keeper for sure!
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Derrick C.
There really isn't anything on the menu that I wouldn't recommend. I've always been a fan of the sweet breakfast, so I first got hooked on their French toast, which is honestly big enough for two to share. After exploring all of their french toast option, I've had the "Kitchen sink", the Eggs Benedict, the grits, the breakfast burrito, and most importantly, the red velvet pancakes. If you can imagine sheets of red velvet cakes with a sweet cream cheese spread between them and topped with fruit, with every bite there's a little bit of cake, chocolate, cream cheese, and fruity goodness. It's so good, it borders the line of dessert for breakfast. The menu is the same stall locations, but the location in south Philly seems to be more neighborhoody to me. Perfect place to meet friends.
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Leann S.
After reading the less than stellar reviews of the service, I was a little bit nervous to try out Green Eggs Cafe with my daughters. I was expecting the service to be dismal. Au contraire! We went today and were greeted most warmly by Ilana - who even though it was blustery and cold standing by the door - happily and professionally greeted us. She let us know there would be a 45 mintue wait. Since it was so crowded, we went to wait in our car. A few times we went back in to check on our status and everytime she was kind, and unassuming - NEVER making me feel stupid for asking or checking. When we were seated at our table, we were greeted by Brittny who was just as welcoming and warm. The commaradarie with the staff was apparent. It looked like the people genuinely enjoy working with each other. We had the creme brulee french toast, the sweet potato bisque and the kitchen sink. All of which were just delicious! It was a really great experience and with the closing of Cafe Estelle, this will be my new favorite place to go. I LOVE the committment to sustainability and the environment.
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Timothy L.
Full disclosure: The cafe owner is my landlord, and I was invited to a complimentary tasting the week before the restaurant opened. I'm not actually sure how Yelp's ethics rules apply in my case. Anyway, I've been here once as a paying customer since then and I wasn't disappointed. I had the waffles, which were excellent. My favorite part was that they had real maple syrup. A lot of places serve "maple syrup" that's really just flavored corn syrup. The service was decent. My only complaint was that the orange juice portions seemed awfully small, but the prices are reasonable overall.
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susan l.
Went on a Sunday. Even with reservations, we were standing and waiting for over an hour. Staff seemed burnt out and unaccommodating. It was hard to decide what to get because most of the menu looks good - but everything we ordered took forever, some was over cooked, and most came out cold. Had a really hard time getting coffee refills, and no one got their (cold) toast til they were already finished with their meal. Definitely wouldn't recommend.
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Jill M.
The hubs and I finally got to check this place out. I've been hearing good things so I was really looking forward to breakfast/brunch here. We arrived early on Sunday - 10ish with no wait. By the time we left there were about 5 other parties waiting. So my advice is go early. Although they have a really great waiting area with couches - all very modern. The entrees average around $9 which isn't too bad. Our total bill was about $30. My husband had the breakfast burrito and really liked it. I ordered the Creme Brulee French Toast. Awesome but very rich...I only ate about half. The portions are large and the food is really good. Service was great - our waitress was wonderful. We will definitely go back!!
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Kate M.
I wish this place was closer to me. I came here last week for breakfast. The espresso drinks are ridiculously good. The food portions are very generous and the taste is amazing. I loved my customizable pancakes (peaches, poached pears, and vanilla cream anglaise? Hellz yes!), and everyone else raved about their meals. Even though our party of 6 was seated in a back room our service was great. Our waitress kept us very happy. It seems like a lot of people are giving it so-so reviews, which is fine with me because that way I won't have to wait for a table when I go.
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Karen B.
the only thing that stinks about this place is how popular it's gotten. i'm here pretty much weekly and haven't experienced the lackluster service others have complained about, so there must be at least some competent servers! if you arrive between 10 and 1, expect a wait -- especially if you're a party of more than two -- but it's worth it. i ordered the vegan french toast recently, and it was phenomenal. the batter is soy based and the dish comes covered in a raspberry compote that i'd happily eat on its own with a spoon. never had anything bad here, but right now, this is my recommendation of the moment.
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Claire H.
Had a wonderful brunch on Saturday morning at Green Eggs Cafe. The wait was only about 15-20 minutes and MUCH more humane than that of other South Philly brunch spots-- comfy couches and Paula Deen on TV (P. Deen was a harbinger of caloric FR33K1N3$$ to come). My sister and I did the tried and true savory/sweet pairing, sharing the cinnamon waffle special (w/ walnut mascarpone and berries) and the Kitchen Sink. The waffles were wonderful, but the Kitchen Sink was what we couldn't stop talking about as we toddled, bloated but contented, off to the Italian Market. A truly amazing sausage gravy bonanza. Service was nowhere near as spotty as has been remarked elsewhere in these reviews-- they must be getting the hang of it! We will be back for more once our food babies subside. NB: Reservations are only for parties of 8 and more.
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Donna S.
0 stars. Dirty and staff and management are less than friendly.
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Chadd B.
Green Eggs is a great little spot in Philly for Breakfast. I am not too sure if they serve outside of that because the times I have been there have always been breakfast. And they do breakfast right! Now understand, I am a breakfast fan! If it were up to me each meal of my day would be made of some form of eggs. So I am not going to say I am a snob when it comes to breakfast locations, but yes I am very picky. That all being said Green Eggs is fantastic! I would recommend the Kitchen Sink. Imagine if you will they throw everything you could want in a breakfast entree and cook it all together skillet style. It is huge, filling, and every bit of satisfying. Along with that they serve coffee in some pretty large mugs and are coffee friendly to all of us caffeine addicts out there. The only warning I can give is this place is cash only. It's not too big of an issue because there is an ATM on site. But if you want to avoid the fees make sure you have some cash on you before you walk in.
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Eric J.
Nice brunch place. The "Kitchen Sink" was too much potatoes and after a quarter of the way through it, it just tasted like cardboard. The steak, I heard, was exquisite.
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Davida I.
I'm a breakfast aficionado. And this place here? Perfect. I love eating here. The look first of all is simplistic and clean, pretty warm feeling too. I like my breakfast spots to smell of food, like permeating through the walls. This place has it. Shrimp & grits, bomb. Red velvet pancakes, bomb. Vegan scramble, bomb. Chicken & waffles, bomb. Every French toast, bomb bomb. Mm. Happy eating y'all
pretty long wait but not too bad..got their "famous" red velvet pancakes and chicken and waffles..we couldn't finish the pancakes but they were good..I would recommend going when you are extremely hungry and have a sweet tooth
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Pat M.
This food was delicious. I got the Eggs your way with the rosemary potatoes. The wait was only 20 mins but the food definitely made up for the time. I will always recommend someone to eat at Green Eggs Cafe. Excellent!!
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Beka P.
Two stars for fresh-squeezed orange juice and coffee with soy milk. That's about it. Tofu scramble is cooked in butter unless you ask for it to be vegan!!!
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K. A. N. A. K.
I usually just stare at a brunch menu long enough to recognize eggs benedict, and Green Eggs definitely has them, but my friend wanted to split the red velvet pancakes, and the white chocolate bullshit customary to red velvet cake was substituted with marscarpone-cream-and-chocolate-chip filling and chantilly-and-fresh-strawberry topping and melty OH-MY-GOD. The pancakes themselves were actually griddled surface crispy and red velvet fluffy. Best dessert-as-breakfast excuse ever.
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Nancy P.
I've been to the Green Eggs in Northern Liberties so I had an idea of what to expect. The one in South Philly is a lot bigger and the wait for our party of seven was less than the wait for a party of three in No Libs. I was looking at the specials posted outside while we waited and saw the Pancetta & Spinach Benedict and I wanted it! But when were we seated, we got a different specials menu. (What a freaking tease grr!) The inside of the restaurant is nice. I really liked the backroom (even though we were seated next to the restroom ugh). It was also really hot inside. Like those dinky fans are going to do anything for us. Service was pretty slow and I'm pretty sure our server forgot we were back there. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, which I had last time. It was slightly different than I remember; kind of extra citrus-y. The bf ordered the stuffed french toast. It looked amazing but the sauce on it was too sweet. The creme brulee french toast was the same. The salmon omelet was very salty. Even without having a bite with capers. Lastly, the kitchen sink was a messy ooze. Not to be offensive but it really does look like a vomit pile. A bite of it was a cheesy gooey mess. I didn't hate it but I would most likely never order this again. We had brunch at 1 pm. The food kept me full for the rest of the day/night. No joke, this stuff will go to your thighs and hips.
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Kristin W.
This place is pretty good in my book. I have only been here twice but enjoyed both trips very much. The wait for a table can be slightly annoying but like everyone else, I want to have brunch at 11 AM. The food was great, but I felt rushed and would like to be able to sit for a few minutes after swallowing my last bite of food. Oh well! It was still good!
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Jamie D.
Green Eggs is a little Cafe in South Philly that serves some really amazing brunch stuff. If you're coming in here on Saturday or Sunday, expect a wait. If you have a party greater than 4, really expect a wait. The food is most definitely worth the wait, though! Their specials are always delicious and the portions are HUGE. Green Eggs also has a lot of vegan and vegetarian options that look amazing. The Peanut Butter French Toast is really spot-on and I saw the Red Velvet Pancakes being served up more than anything else. This time, I got "The Kitchen Sink" which is basically everything delicious and savory in a skillet. The iced coffee here is also good and always served with cream and simple syrup. I'm not sure if they have actual sugar or not....but the simple syrup is pretty awesome. This place is cash only! They do have an ATM, but save yourself the service charge and bring cash.
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Juliana K.
Bit of a wait on weekends, but delicious food! Great Quinoa breakfast!!! French toast is thick and yummy! Omelets are also tasty as is the potato side!!! Friendly service and modern decor.
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Lisa J.
I've been eagerly awaiting for this place to open since May of 2009 when I moved across the street to what then was a gutted and renovated rowhome. I've affectionately dubbed this place "coffee breakfast lunch" based on the sign that faces my house. So I finally decided to venture over to this place one afternoon and was kind of confused on what to do. I couldn't tell if there was table-service or not so I just sat at the counter. The decor is really nice, sort of lounge-y but still respectable, and I like that you can watch all the food being made. I ordered tea and an omelet and both came out very quickly. The size of the omelet was less than I was expecting, but it also came with toast and potatoes which I was not expecting at all, so I guess that evens out. Definitely an enjoyable meal taste-wise but sitting at the counter made me feel reallyyyyy awkward. I was hoping the barista would try to chat with me or something, but she just sort of watched me the whole time and I felt like I had to eat really fast. I don't know, it was weird. Ended up being $10 before tip which is sort of "meh" in my book. I guess I'm just used to Black & Brew which is super cheap and still delicious. The verdict is... good meal for sure and I definitely want to go back to try more, but people are calling this the "new Sabrina's" which is almost laughable.
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Karen C.
Loved it! Service was ok. I've been there twice. Both time I was very impressed with my meal. Definitely, try the quinoa porridge and grilled cheese with the tomato soup. Yum! Grilled cheese is my fav.
Got there at 9:30 on a Saturday morning. No wait. By the time we left at 10:30 the place was packed and there was a huge wait. They have a nice lounge area where you can wait and get a coffee so its not like you are freezing outside. I had the breakfast burrito and it was the most perfect burrito I have had. The presentation itself was phenomenal. Service was good and prices are a bit cheaper than Sabriana's so its definitely worth a shot and I will definitely be back.
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Kim P.
O to the M to the G. I could not have had a more lovely brunch experience. I am not going to say it wasn't totally packed but we got coffee while we waited. They said 30 minutes and it was impressively...about 30 minutes. The coffee was like silk going down my throat and every molecule in my body happily took it in. We ordered and I decided to get the RED VELVET PANCAKES. Um, this was like a half a sheet cake of 3 fluffy pancakes with thick layers of mascarpone cheese in between them plus chocolate chips. It was a square from heaven. Seriously. I could only eat about 10 bites. I took the rest home and enjoyed it on no less than 6 separate occasions. Now if only they could make their kitchen sink item vegetarian...
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Chloe J.
I went here on Saturday for breakfast... It looks nice even has outdoor seating and a decent menu. Im not sure where to even start but I will just hit up a few of the many things that bothered me about this place There were three of us and we wanted to sit outside. We were told that we could not pull up a chair or pull together two tables to accommodate three people. Outdoor sitting was only for people eating alone or a couple... Weird. So we then gave our name and were told it would be 20 minutes. I have never had to wait that long to be seated for breakfast.. considering there were at least 7 tables outside open. In the mean time we waited in the bizarre waiting area which feels like a hotel lobby with huge flat screen televisions blaring at you. Uncomfortable and annoying. Once we were seated in the Back Room.... It was another ten minutes at least before our server came to take a drink order. She threw the hostess under the bus and placed the blame on her for not telling her anyone was back here..A second table was seated in this Back Room with us as well. She returned with our table and the second tables drinks... only to bring us no milk or sugar for our tea and coffee and no lemon for our waters like we asked. When she finally came back to take our order we asked for our lemons, sugar and milk. Which she never returned with. Now we have cold tea and coffee... her excuse was that she had to enter our orders in first. A few minutes later... almost going on an hour being here... a manager comes back to apologize for the server... Now this manager is telling us that the server is new and she was unable to help her out because she was busy training another new girl.... Once our food arrived..... oh wait it wasn't our food it was the second tables food... the second table that was seated ten minutes after us!!! Ten more minutes our food arrived... well just two of our breakfasts... Our third guest had to wait an additional 5 minutes for his??? I got the breakfast burrito and it was warm. Just warm. In fact on the cold side warm. I was fed up with this place and did not want to even complain because I would be given yet another excuse I'm sure... But the real deal breaker for me for this place..... WAS..... when we left there happened to be not one, not two but three outdoor tables with three guests sitting at them!!! They need to get it together here.
(2)
Melissa B.
I love that this place is in my neighborhood, but I think it needs some work for it to stay in the neighborhood. Nice inside with cozy fireplace area. Staff is friendly and fast. Menu was disappointing. Driest turkey sandwich: stale bread, lacking flavorful bacon, schmear of pesto, and no mayo. Club sandwich was large enough, but it was not good. The sweet potato fries were greasy and soggy. Our water glasses had soap scum and a mysterious chunk of something brown at the bottom beneath the ice. Scary. I'd go back to give this place another chance, but the dishes need a good scrubbing first.
(3)
Rach K.
Yum! You can tell this place is delicious because it's always crazy crowded and there's a long wait. I had the eggs benedict with the short rib and the portion size was humongous. I could barely finish one of the eggs. It was built on top of a cheddar hash brown, which was an awesome touch. One of my brunch companions had the eggs benedict that came with lox and the other two each ordered the shrimp & grits. Everything was delicious. The staff aren't that friendly, but they're so busy, they don't have too much time to chat up the tables. However, the food comes out quickly and they're rather accommodating, which is more important to me anyway.
(4)
Leslie C.
This place was good. I say was because I remember when it opened and was awesome. To start the service has always been terrible. Either the waitresses seem like they couldn't care less or they try too hard and it makes you feel weird. The food used to be good and fresh and flavorful. My mom and I came here today and she got eggs Benedict and I had vegan quinoa porridge. The server asked her if she was ok with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce..... Isn't that what eggs Benedict is? Anyway, service was super slow. Food came out and it was more like diner food. My mom never got her toast and they jacked up the quinoa porridge price to $9 (was $6 years ago) Thanks I will just make my own porridge for half the price at home. I realize that brunch is a "thing" and people like the idea of going out but I will just hit up my local coffee shop for a bagel or better yet sit on my own stoop with some coffee and my cat. Don't waste your money here, go to chhaya. The service still sucks but at least the food will be good
(1)
Cammie S.
Here's the summation of my experience at Green Eggs: Mediocre food, Poor Management, and Lack of Quality Service. NOTE: I typically will not give a restaurant a bad review but my specific experience and the policy that this establishment holds is telling of the way they run business and also how they value their customers. I went to brunch at Green Eggs with several friends. I ordered the Mexican breakfast, which read on the menu as: Sweet corn cake, peppers, cabbage, chorizo, jalapeno, pickled red onion, and corn, topped with 3 sunny side up eggs, and cilantro crema 0 Stars: I would give this dish NEGATIVE stars and it needs to be removed off the menu. The server suggested that I get something else and hesitated when I ordered it and I didn't heed her advice. The corn cake had no flavor and no seasoning. It tasted like a dense pancake of cornmeal and water. On top of the cakes was an abundance of wilted and soggy cabbage. I promise you I had a plate full of probably 2 cups of cabbage topped with a sauce that also tasted like absolutely nothing. This pile of cabbage comes at a charge of 14 dollars. Here is why I never will return to Green Eggs and I suggest that you try somewhere else. I asked to return this dish so that I could order something else and find something better on the menu and I was told that it was this restaurant's policy to not return dishes and that you cannot take it off the check. This is a normal request if you do not like the dish or it is not up to your standards. So they charged me for a dish that I took literally one bite of. We requested to speak to the manager and he said that the server had told us not to get the dish so it was our fault and that he would not remove it. Therefore, of course I was not going to buy another dish from this restaurant and pay 30 dollars to be disappointed yet again. The manager was abrupt and quite frankly rude to us. The manager directed us to a policy on a card on the table that says that they will not remove dishes off the check if the management or kitchen sees nothing wrong with them. This restaurant gives pitiful service and puts out low quality food. Additionally, I was told recently that another location had rats. I hope I save someone 14 dollars and two cups of soggy cabbage.
Absolutely loved Green Eggs Cafe. I had the Mexican Breakfast which was delicious. The avocado creme drizzled on top of the homemade chorizo, peppers, onions, corn, and corn cake was incredible. My boyfriend had a special, the Philly Benedict. Pretzel bun, pork roll, poached eggs, cheese sauce. It was Philadelphia on a plate. La Colombe coffee (pricey at 3 bucks for a cup) was a great surprise. It is free refills though, so if you are having more than one cup, the price is great. The staff was so helpful and friendly. Will definitely return.
(5)
Nick B.
The only negative thing I can say about this place is minor, but I think important. There's nothing in the world that frustrates me quite like a place that wants $15 for a breakfast meal that will literally feed an entire table. I notice this more traveling in the US, but it's common in Canada where I'm from too. How about charge half the price and give me a reasonable sized meal so I'm not leaving with a takeout container that won't reheat at all like the original meal? I don't get this. But I'm not going to whine beyond that. The food at Green Eggs was amazing, absolutely amazing. The whole place was really. Great, interesting menu, friendly staff, prompt service, and interesting concepts - chicken & waffles benedict? Peanut butter & jelly French toast? I was impressed with the concepts and they were perfectly executed. Oh, cash only? What century is this?!
Very cool spot. Can get busy. CASH ONLY. The french toast I had were very good. Huge portions. I'd eat here again if I came to town.
(4)
Christina G.
Pros: - If you have a large group, they will let you make a reservation - Nice waiting area - Food is awesome- I loved my lox benedict with grits- I know people compare this to Sabrinas and I think both are really good but their menus are pretty different Cons: - Long wait on weekends - Drinks are pricey- $3 for cup of coffee or OJ. - Restaurant gets super busy and we had to ask for extra silverware and stuff multiple times before they brought it - They don't accept credit cards- seriously with 4 locations, they need to get with the times and get a credit card machine Ok so I listed more cons than pros but the food is that good that I have to give it 4 stars.
(4)
Ju L.
Soooooo goodddd. Green Eggs Cafe never disappoints, I was in the mood for some delicious brunch but didn't feel like exploring or checking out a new brunch place I've never been before in Philly, so we decided on Green Eggs. The atmosphere here is great, not too loud, and they dont overpack the restaurant with tables either. Wait time at this one is reasonable and not too long, as long as you're not coming with a big group.
(5)
Lauren S.
Wooooooow. I never come to philly and a friend recommended this brunch hot spot to me. I hear the wait is always 30 min but it was well worth it. The thick cut bacon is so amazing. You get 4 huge pieces of bacon that the whole table can share (even though you prob don't want to). I had th lox eggs Benedict which were great. Not amazing but great. I wasn't a fan of the lox being rolled with cream cheese on the side. I like my lox plopped on my eggs Benedict so the yummy yolk spills alll over my eggs. Mmmmm. My friend got the French toast and wow. All types of French toast to order and the presentation is unbelievable. Please come here!!! It's sooo beyond good
(5)
Kristen H.
This place is so cute! I went here with five other people and we sat at a long wooden table in a quaint nook with green walls. The waitress was super friendly and our food came out fast. I was really tempted to try the pancakes --especially the red velvet -- but I went with the lox Benedict and a fruit cup. I was thrilled with my choice! The salmon was fresh and the eggs were prepared perfectly. All it needed was just a little hot sauce!
(5)
Ozzy V.
MY KIND OF PLACE AND MENU THE FOOD WAS SO YUMMY , I wanted to try everything on the menu & our waitress. Was exceptional and explained all the specials in a clear manner *margaret Www.ozzyshairart.info
(5)
Rosita Q.
Service was grate and food was taste everything was fresh , potato had sweet onions and green papers I would recommend this place for bf but the it was busy I can't imagine on weekends,well I went on a Thursday as a take out and it was only a ten min wait plus they let me order from kids menu due to I had Beriatric surgery so I give it .
(4)
Nataly N.
Not sure why I've always had better luck with food selections here than the 13th & Spruce location - where I feel the food I've had was generally more heavy and sloppily made, despite the upgrade in interior design since the first time I was there. The South Philly location, however, was pleasant all around. I came here for Saturday brunch, but the wait was not too bad (20-30mins). They have a separate coffee counter, so you can sip a warm caffeinated beverage and talk to your neighbors while waiting in line for your table. As always, the menu is pretty impressive, with many options to accommodate various diets. The specials that day were especially enticing. It was hard to choose, but I ended up going with their "Lambwich" which was tender and flavorful braised lamb shoulder inside toasted ciabatta bread, topped with arugula, shredded carrots, raisin jam, and harissa aioli sauce. It came with a side salad that could feed an entire adult, which made me really happy about the healthy vs. unhealthy ratio of this meal. We also had the steak and eggs (3 any style), which was really good and came with marinated spinach and a side of fruit. I would come back again and again to repeat this very same experience.
(5)
Rudy M.
Big portions are never a bad thing. Highly recommend the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese. It comes out different every time, but that's just a sign that it's fresh and original. I've never seen or met a person who's finished the Red Velvet Pancakes, myself included. And I don't usually leave much on the plate. But stop the presses for the STEAK AND EGGS. Best I've every had. Hangar steak with scrambled eggs, they give you potatoes and toast with it. It's the perfect amount of food. The biggest trouble with this place is the wait and the waiting space. If you go on a weekend morning, expect at least a 30 minute wait. You can call ahead on weekdays.
(4)
Jenean B.
Had a delicious brunch here with the girls! The food was good, our waitress was friendly, and the prices are just right. I give it 4 stars because the wait is insane and the entire process to be seated seemed a bit disorganized. The only other negative is that the 1st outdoor table we were seated at had poop right next to it which made the smell awful. But to their credit they immediately moved us and then cleaned it up. All in all a cute spot but expect to wait.
(4)
Cherelle L.
I love this place. I do not visit Philly without getting my fix of Green Eggs, it doesn't matter which location. I really want to give them five stars but the waits are so ridiculous sometimes. I've been visiting Green Eggs since 2010, even given other restaurants a try at brunch but no one does it like Green Eggs. That daggone Kitchen Sink is soooo good. And you cannot go wrong with BYOB.
(4)
Daniel M.
I've been here twice and just didn't get the chance to write a review. The place overall is great and worth the wait. It's cash only with an atm on the premises. The food is fresh the service is great as well. The average wait time for us was about 40 minutes. The two times we went there the food was good and I will be going back again in the near future. Their is a small waiting area with a fireplace and television. The inside is spread out to three different sections and there are ample amount of bathrooms spread throughout the restaurant. It seems like the staff is small and close knit which I support. They work well together and they answered all our questions. The food took about 25 minutes to come out but she told us the kitchen was backed up and it wasn't an issue with us at all. I'm looking forward to going back.
(4)
Hammad H.
Delicious food and wonderful service. First time at Green Eggs despite having lived in south Philly for the past 3 years. The food is superb. We had brunch here and had the Creme Brule french toast and the Mexican breakfast. We'll come back for sure. The flavors were wonderful and the portions are huge. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The lose a star because they're cash only. Guys, it's 2015. Get with the program!
(4)
Marcie W.
Loved it. This was my second time. We got here early so didn't have to wait. I had a salted caramel latte and the short ribs benedict. To die for! Service was great, place is really cute. Definitely recommend.
(5)
Lola Z.
Great food as always. Our server, Carissa, was very attentive and made our experience that much better. Perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch!
(4)
Adriane W.
What can I say except the food is absolutely amazing here. Don't go here if you are watching your figure though because portions are huge and calories are unknown :) Defiantly made for sharing which you will absolutely want to do because it's hard to decide on one dish. I will say though, be prepared to WAIT. You will WAIT to be seated on a normal day between 20-45 minutes and then WAIT about another 20-30 minutes for your food to arrive once you order. If you are inpatient or extremely hungry and cannot take the WAIT, I recommend that you either arrive here as soon as they open to avoid the WAIT or just go somewhere else. You can however go to the bar area and get coffee, cappuccino and pastries to make your WAIT a little more tolerable. They also DO NOT accept credit cards which I think is absolutely ridiculous is this day and age but there is an ATM on site. All in all this place is defiantly worth the WAIT and I will defiantly go here anytime I want to indulge. I did however take 1 star off but that is merely for the WAIT because time is money and none of us want to lose that :)
(4)
Sheree P.
We are going to Philly next week and this is on the list of places to go! We really enjoy our brunches here. On our last visit I got the Creme Brulee French Toast...and each piece of it was amaaazing!! I've also had the Steak & Eggs and it was very tasty. You'll end up quite full off of your brunch here and you will be soo satisfied!
(4)
Marthy S.
Can't go wrong with any of their French toast choices! Remember cash only! Came here for Brunch and ordered a savory dish and a sweet dish. Sat outside on a beautiful sunny morning. Smoked Lox Benedict was delicious! A bit too much cream cheese in ratio to the lox, but using brioche instead of traditional english muffin was a very nice touch. Poached eggs were cooked perfectly and the caper hollandaise added a bit of acidity. I would recommend getting the hollandaise on the side if you don't want too much of the combo of cream cheese and hollandaise sauce over powering the flavor of the smoked lox. Our server recommended getting their signature potatoes, peppers, and onions on the side instead of the rosemary potatoes and definitely was satisfied with that choice! For me, they were a bit too heavy as a side dish to the lox benedict but very flavorful regardless. For our sweet dish we ordered the Tiramisu French Toast which was phenomenal! (Just look at the pic!) Challah bread layered with espresso mascarpone, and lady fingers. I didn't taste much of the mocha in the maple syrup but still soooo good. LOVE the chocolate covered espresso beans and the chantilly cream on top pulled it all together. Service was great. Our server even asked if either of us had any allergies or dietary restrictions which was really nice. Only street parking available which can be a biznatch on a Sunday but don't give up! This place is definitely worth it!
Hands down, my fav breakfast place in Philly! Three friends and I came here for breakfast and we shared the red velvet pancakes, chicken waffles benedict, raspberry jelly krumpet French toast, and the smoked salmon toast! They were all delicious and exceeded my expectations! Sharing with my group was the best cause we all got different flavors and textures!! From sweet to salty to creamy to fluffy to crispy! It was like a party for my taste buds!! I enjoyed all of them, but I felt like the red velvet didn't really tasted that red velvety or maybe it was too hyped up which led to my great expectations. Nonetheless it was a very delicious and fluffy stack of pancakes with chocolate chips! There was parking right outside the cafe, which was very convenient! The staff were nice and friendly. She also gave us good recommendations. The place was very clean and neat. Love this place!
(5)
Kelly J.
Excellent food. Excellent service. Vegan options made my day! Came back again. The berry lemonade was soooooo good! Highly recommended!
3.5. This place is either hit or miss for me. Some things i really like..while other items i think are horrible. Let me start by saying im a savory guy, so i have not eaten the staples that have made this place so popular, such as the red velvet pancakes. If your a sweet type of eater, youd prolly dig this place. So far, the best thing ive eaten here was the shrimp and grits. Its also def more $ than other brunch joints in the area. Worth a try and def better than a diner.
(3)
Diana B.
I was looking for a place to meet a friend for a nice reunion and found a clean, friendly spot with a great selection of food, good service and great ambiance. Highly recommend to locals and visitors
(5)
Matthew B.
Well executed breakfast with lots of options. big portions little prices Maybe 15 minute wait ? Fast service . The shrimp and grits was outstanding the broccoli Rob and sausage frittata same Scrap it was okay- I still like Habbersets the best.
(4)
Rome S.
Definitely my favorite breakfast spot. Great intuitive meals that are given in huge portions. The shrimp n grits creole was amazing and their red velvet pancakes were delicious.
(5)
Jessica T.
This place has amazing food and a great selection! I had the shrimp and grits. There was a chipotle sauce on top and bacon crumbles (turkey or pork) It was mind blowing! My friend had the creme brulee french toast. They make it with a challah bread which makes it very decedant. Also very sweet. but not overly sweet. I couldnt decide if I liked his more or mine. But, then in the corner of my eye, I spotted a waitress bringing the next table red velvet pancakes.... (Sorry table 2! I couldn't help but stare!) There were so many delicious smells and sights coming from all over! This place def. left me wanting more! Only downside is that it is cash only and they don't serve mimosas =/
(5)
Elisabet R.
Once upon a time, I would've given this place a rave 5 star review; but as they have branched out and opened several other locations, the quality of both food and service has gone down (which is super depressing). The last 3 times that I have eaten from here (the last being take-out), I have been sadly disappointed. Not sure what changed, but perhaps they bit off more than they could chew by creating a chain and I'm really bummed to not have my go-to brunch spot anymore.
(3)
Danielle P.
I am dead out.. In love with this place! Everything that comes out of their kitchen looks, tastes, and smells wonderful! Huge, generous portions are what you're going to get so arrive hungry!! The breakfast menu is my fav, however lunch is equally awesome!!
(5)
Vanna T.
3.5 stars: the service was a bit slow compared to the other locations in the city. I tried the vegetarian Benedict II, buffalo chicken mac and cheese and the green machine smoothie. My favorite was the green machine smoothie. Mac and cheese had a strange taste and I didn't like the sauce they put on the Benedict plate.
(3)
Mala L.
Came here with the boyfriend back in February for Valentine's Day. I got one of the Valentine's Day specials - according to the description, it was a brownie filled brioche, topped with strawberry anglaise, chantilly cream, and a chocolate covered strawberry. Basically, a super fancy french toast. Needless to say it was delicious but also VERY sweet, more like a dessert for breakfast. It was presented beautifully, which made me even more excited about it. I was hoping they served mimosas but they didn't - not a dealbreaker though. My favorite thing about this place is how eco-friendly they are. They buy locally grown products, recycle, AND they compost all food waste!! They also don't use styrofoam or plastic bottles. Now that's not something you hear often. I would come back to this restaurant solely because of how eco-friendly they are. Side note - parking was a struggle and they only accept cash (but there is an ATM)
(4)
Anna B.
Can i just say my mouth is watering and drool is slowly coming down my cheek everytime I think about Green Eggs. This establishment has a good cafe feel and the customer service was up to par. You have one person taking your drink order and another taking your food order. Look at their speicals because there might be an item that will shock you and must get. My brother and I split their pumpkin french toast and that thing was so amazing I probably got 5 cavities. I couldn't stop eating it bite after bite. He also ordered the chicken and waffle benedict which was very flavorful with the hollandaise sauce. If you want to eat 3000 calories go for this. I opted for their shrimp bacon and grits and it was lovely! hahhaha I'm not a huge grits fan but they know to make grits. It has a spicy kick but it was soooo good. I had to stop myself from trying to finish the whole plate. This place doesn't disappoint :) Im still thinking about you!
(5)
Mimi L.
This place is really good. The kitchen sink was excellent. Side of red velvet pancake was superb. My kids had shrimp and grits and the other had the buffalo chicken and make and cheese. I tried both and booth were really good. The Nutella latte was average. Food is excellent here. Parking is crazy. Atmosphere is retro. Family friendly. Great place for brunch. The only reason I didn't give this place a five star was because I watched a few of the waitress take orders, punch in the orders, help bring the food out and picked up plates and so forth from other tables but failed to wash their hands. Everything is pretty open so you can see the staff at work. Also the drinks took a long time to come-out. Food was served before drink orders came out.
(4)
Jeudy T.
The food is excellent and huge portions. My step daughter is a picky eater but she loved everything. We ordered her the kids red velvet pancakes with a side of scrambled eggs. The hot cocoa was too sweet for her though. My fiance and I shared the Apple pie French Toast. I had the corned beef hash skillet special which was delicious. All three if us loved it. My fiance had the bacon - Creole shrimp and grits which were devine. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back.
(5)
Ahing H.
Their pancakes we're great! However their egg dishes seemed fine but not amazing. Still a fantastic place to go for breakfast!
(4)
Penelope M.
This has been our go to spot since it opened, I can list several places in the hood that after a few good experiences started to slide but never this place, until recently. This weekend was the 2nd just ehhh experience in a row, I'm really getting worried about what is going on in the kitchen as of late. The thick cut bacon has consistantly been fatty but today it was literally 90% fat, I just stared at it when it came out b/c I couldn't believe the kitchen sent it out but no one came over to check on us for a while so yeah, just got about 4 total bites of actual meat out of all 3 slices, so disappointing. Next, the creme brulee french toast, always a hit with not only myself but someone else in our party always orders it too b/c I rave about it & have posted so many pictures of it on-line, it's pretty much my most favorite breakfast item anywhere, I am not exaggerating when I tell you I have eaten it at least 30 times and it's always been perfect until the last time when I was there 3 weeks ago and had it & then again today: - noticably smaller portion, the bread used to be cut much thicker and I must have at least 10 pictures in my phone showing how much bigger the portion used to be compared to now, I didn't even bother posting a pic today b/c it looked so unappealing - barely a few drips of syrup on the plate, the plate was actually dry except for a few drips of the syrup - dry bread everywhere except the top & bottom, it used to have the anglaise all over so it dripped in between the bread & there used to be much more of it in general on the plate Green eggs isn't cheap by any means, you could feed 2 people at some other breakfast places for what it costs to eat here but when the food is good I don't mind spending the money but please I hope the owners read this, please step up your quality to where it used to be!!!
(2)
Alex T.
I'm shocked that this place doesn't have 5 stars. Seriously. Red Velvet Pancakes ... Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict ... wow. They even have a cool little coffee bar in the waiting area where you can grab a cup of joe while you wait and then bring it to your table. As long as you get here early enough not to have to wait, this is a beyond pleasant brunch experience. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Cee T.
Based on my experience from the past year Food : Great ! I had a favorite dish that included shrimp and grits . Unfortunately , I can no longer find it in the menu . It was amazing !! They have now replaced it with a similar dish . It is more of a shrimp "kitchen sink" like dish (mixed with everything). I ordered that dish when I went for my sister's birthday . Funny story . I am okay eating fully cooked shrimp , but my shrimp that was in that dish were not fully cooked and I had an allergic reaction . I was very upset because the reaction happened fast and I was just so upset since shrimp takes only about 3-7 minutes to cook (not even, depending on how it's cooked). Anyway , I don't frequent as much because the experience just isn't the same. Service : A bit unorganized. Could be better. Overall : Will go to on a slow day (Tuesday or Wednesday) for a quick lunch
(3)
Caro M.
Good place for a sit down simple brekky! The servings are tasty enough and prices are reasonable. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is the service is pretty whack. We went here twice during our visit to Philly, and both times the server would vanish after they took our order. Both times, it took us way too long to flag someone for water or to get the check. Attentive service would be appreciated.
(3)
Jessica B.
I genuinely cannot believe I have not been here sooner. Everything was top notch here, from the service to the coffee to the food. I came on a Friday when it was slower, so I cannot speak to the wait, or service on a busy Saturday or Sunday morning-afternoon, but if everything was as efficient as it was when I came I can't imagine its bad. I had a very hard time choosing what to have for brunch as everything looked and sounded amazing. I'm more of a savory brunch person but the famous red velvet pancakes and the cookie dough stuffed french toast did sound tempting, and looked even better. I did go with the smoked salmon Eggs Benedict, and was not disappointed, cooked perfectly and served with smoked salmon and herb cream cheese rolls - I cannot stop thinking about it right now. My friend got the breakfast burrito, which they can make with vegan sausage, and it was everything you could hope a breakfast burrito could be, complete with the most delicious red pepper black bean sauce... The portions are huge, and they make delicious iced coffees as well (try the salted caramel ice late). The owner or manager I wasn't sure, was at the door when we were leaving, he was very nice and also made sure to offer us an iced coffee to go, a little touch that was just really nice.
(5)
Nina S.
This is a great breakfast and brunch place in South Philly! I enjoyed everything the two times I have come but there is room for improvement to make it a 5 start spot. The food is great but the service is inconsistent. I recommend these as my favorite dishes: Shrimp and Grits Crab Cake Benedict (go for the potatoes with peppers and onions on the side!) Lox and Bagel Plater Chicken sausage side The only con was the long wait for a table if you don't have a large party. I went with just one other person once and waited over 40 minutes for a table but we had the best service and a wonderful meal. I returned and was with a large group of 6 people so we were able to make a reservation but we still waited about 10 minutes for them to set our table. No big deal waiting but the service was way off that time. It took so long to just get re-fills of water. Both visits were on a Sunday afternoon but the first time I was there was much more enjoyable! I guess it really was worth the wait in that case.
(4)
Hilena G.
I come here for all my family brunches and for different holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, B-days, etc.) The staff are all really nice and friendly! However it can get crowded during brunch hours, so it's best to make a reservation if you have an 8+ party. If not, you'll just have to wait. Food is great. I'd recommend the red velvet pancakes or the buttermilk pancakes.
(5)
Mehreen A.
Wonderful staff and experience every time! Green eggs always has large portions, so I almost always end up with some leftovers. I would have to say this is my favorite brunch place in Philadelphia.
(5)
Rachel W.
There's a reason this place is packed for brunch. The food is excellent, big portions, and the staff was incredible. I expected a long wait, but we were seated after just a few minutes. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, and there was another waitress who checked on us more than once who wasn't even our waitress. One time with her tray FULL of drinks, she paused quickly at our table to ask us if we were doing ok, before unloading her gajillion drinks at the table behind us. Everyone was really great at their jobs. The food and drinks were really great, and I couldn't believe it all came out to around $40 for two people (with sides and two drinks each in addition to our brunch entrees.) I had the Eggs Benedict and home fries, with a side of mixed berries, and it was all delicious and HUGE. Very happy with my morning here.
(5)
Sonia C.
Really good place! We tried the velvet cakes and "kitchen sink" and food was awesome! Only drawback was that is CASH only place! :)
(5)
J P.
Green eggs is the perfect place for brunch with a large group. They have a large menu with a mix of lunch and brunch options to keep everyone happy. Also, they do a good job at quality control. The food is great every time that I go. My favorite part of green eggs is the latte selection. The peanut butter cup latte is amazing! Its like drinking a Reese's cup!
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Nate A.
I've given this place tons of chances. My girlfriend started coming here about a year ago and loved it. The biscuits and gravy were my personal favorite. Unfortunately, the last 4 times we've gone, the food has had serious issues. The biscuits now consistently come cold and have an overwhelmingly bitter baking soda taste. I have no problem with honest mistakes, but having to send an order back 4 times for the first same issue of simply being cold is pretty exhausting. The service is friendly, but often items are forgotten or arrive very late.
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Aaron T.
Wish it was bigger and took debit/credit payments. Other than that this place is amazing. The food is and the servers are nice.
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Denzyl A.
If heaven had a brunch spot it would be Green Eggs Cafe. Great choices on the menu from lattes to Benedicts. One of the best brunches I've had to date. Started off with the creme brulee latte which was great. Then had to have the chicken and waffles eggs Benedict. All it needed was some hot sauce and it was perfection. Others around me had the red velvet pancakes (burst of euphoria in ya mouf!!!!) And the apple pie French toast. Definitely a must go when in the area.
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Nathaniel B.
Lawd i was skeptical about this place. The staff are great. Then i tasted the food. Lawd the food is the best food i ever tasted. I didn't need to put salt on the grits like i used to. Buffalo mac and cheese are the best I've tasted. This place is worth it. Best place I've been to in a while.
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Stefano D.
Excellent food! Defiantly a must visit, but not dog friendly due to horrible neighbors so leave your dog(s) home.
The best breakfast place in our area. Only problem is we can never get in! Such long lines and waits on the weekend so the best time to go is durning the week or early on the weekend. I've always enjoyed the French toast.
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Perry H.
After having a few ho-hum experiences at the Washington Square location I was excited to return to the Passyunk Square outpost. I've been to both spots a few times and this one is, hands down, a better experience. I dunno what it is, maybe lucky ordering, but I look forward to my visits in South Philadelphia and avoid the other. We stopped in around 9 on Sunday and there was no wait. We were treated to some perfectly strong coffee and were quickly served our order. I opted for the Italian pork benedict which was good, flavorful. That said, the hollandaise was a bit thick, more like gravy than I prefer. My wife had the standard breakfast with perfectly cooked over medium eggs and thick bacon. I love how they ask you how you want your bacon...thick or thin (FYI I am on team thick.) I always hope for more with the potatoes, which are always greasy and not crispy. All in all its a solid brunch spot and worth the money (cash only) due to very sizable portions. Something for everyone as well including ridiculously large sweet entrees. Wish I could go 3.5 here but alas, we will give them the edge over Washington Square.
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Margaret W.
Great atmosphere and quite crowded even at 2pm on a Saturday. Sat at the bar. Service was responsive and fun. Just wished I had been warned about the amount of food I was ordering. I will come back here. I will bring my visiting family members as well. The menu had so many good things of which to choose.
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Chalise J.
This place is everything, food and prices are amazing. Had shrimp n grits, a side of red velvet pancakes and a order of the kitchen sink. Some of the best food I have had in years.
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Gabriele G.
I LOVE GREEN EGGS CAFE. Once the sting of a 45-60 min wait leaves your body, you are greeted by the best meal you will ever eat. For brunch anyway. I love a restaurant where they offer a lengthy list of daily specials such as cookie dough French toast, butterscotch krimpet pancakes, vegan Mac and cheese... and so much more! My favorite item on the menu is red velvet pancakes. They're the size of my head but OH SO DELICIOUS!! Green Eggs Cafe is the happening place to be for brunch in south Philly. I definitely recommend!
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Michele W.
I love that this is a block from my house! Extremely convenient for weekend brunch. Weekend brunches when I have time to wait 30-60 minutes for a table, that is. It's gotten busier and busier since opening which sometimes results in servers getting little parts of your order wrong (wrong type of potatoes, wrong type of toast, or wrong type of meat/fake meat) everything is delicious so it's hard to complain out of preference, but it would be awesome if they just got it right the first time. I definitely agree with other reviews and say that not having granulated sugar is a huge disappointment. Sugar in the raw just does not work with unsweetened iced tea.
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ReadyFreddie M.
Word on the street is, the Quinoa Porridge is the cat's pajamas. Too bad I got the Eggs Benedict. Undercooked eggs were basically ectoplasm on Canadian bacon, and the potatoes were, for reasons this reviewer could not discern, slathered in a healthy coating of slime. Half-expected Peter Venkman to be the bus boy and Egon Spengler to be slinging hash. The peanut butter cup latte, while quite tasty, does not really fit in with the Ghostbusters allusions above.
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Annie P.
Great Food! Cool Place! They do not take reservations on Sat/Sun but as long as you get there before 10 the wait will be 20 minutes or less. They don't take credit cards but they do have an ATM inside. They don't have a liquor license and are BYOB but they will sell you a $30 carafe of orange juice with a complimentary bottle of prosecco (for the win). I went on a sunday morning with a group of 4. We arrived at 9:45 and were able to sit by about 10. There's a little coffee shop set up in the waiting area so we grabbed a coffee/cappuccino while waiting on some comfy couches. It got pretty crowed by about 10:10 so I would suggest getting there around 9:30 and you should be good with a short wait. The menu is amazing. My boyfriend and I could not decide on what we wanted so we shared the Red Velvet Pancakes and the Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict. Both are to die for. (Check my picture of these to see a couple plates of heaven) Service was great. Even the guy at the coffee bar was super friendly.
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A F.
Used to be one of my favorite brunch spots despite the long weekend wait. However, I had one of the worst experiences today. Put my name down for a table and had three other groups of two seated before my party of two. All of which I saw coming in after me. Then, when we were finally seated, I ordered coffee and was given a creamer full of MOLDY MILK. EWW! the waitress didn't seem phased at all when we asked for a new one, maybe she's used to this happening. The food tasted delicious as always when it came but skip ahead a few hours and I feel like I really did eat the kitchen sink!! Green eggs, what did you do to me??
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DOYT J.
I've dined here many times and have never been disappointed. The chicken & waffles, red velvet pancakes and 3 egg omelet are all great
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Kenwyn N.
This place was great. Very helpful staff. GREAT MENU. I went in for brunch on a Friday afternoon with some friends and everything on the menu looked and sounded delicious. We all had our own dish, but we decided to split an order of the Red Velvet Pancakes, which I highly recommend. I went with the Eggs Benedict because as far as I remember, I'd never had eggs prepared this way and decided to have it on a whim. DELICIOUS. No alcohol, and I'm pretty sure it was BYOB but the food was so good that you won't even notice its absence from the menu. Enjoy!
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Laura Jill S.
I definitely prefer the South Philly Green Eggs Cafe to the Washington Square West location. The service was SO much friendlier (& I didn't mind the tattooed Hottie McHotterson host who kept smiling at me one bit). This may also be an upgrade because the Vegan French Toast SO much better than the Vegan Chicken Cheesesteak that I ordered at the other location. And the Hashbrowns w/ Rosemary, YUMMY! The portion size was almost too much for me, but I ate it all anyway! My only gripe is that we paid $15 for a small carafe of orange juice. Yes, it was freshly squeezed, & yes, we can accept that that price might include a corking fee for our Prosecco, but it still seems a little excessive. All in all, a great brunch. I'd go back!
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Nelio C.
The best breakfast place in Philly. They do an excellent special for a Mimosa that will keep you drunk and happy throughout your day in Philly. The short-rib eggs Benedict was very good and the mac and cheese with bacon and jalapeno were the absolute best. Next to us was a large table drinking mimosas and having a great time, definitely good to visit with a large party. Expect to wait, but it's worth it.
Just like the caption says when i pressed the one-star button: Eek! Methinks not! Terrible service, rude, cold coffee, greasy meals and attitude from the manager when I complained about it. Not worth it. Average food, overpriced and service with an attitude. Never again.
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Jessica A.
A must go for brunch. The wait can get a bit long but the turnover is pretty quick and it's not as long as the estimate. The food is incredibly fresh, innovative, and delicious. The eggs benedict options are plentiful. I, too, had the chicken and waffles benedict and it was just to die for. My boyfriend had the short rib benedict -- also delicious. The prices are more than fair as the food is of good quality and so fresh. I'll be back.
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Shana F.
Second time here..i had the red velvet pancakes..great but i could of did without the cream filling in between them which is very heavy and i didnt understand the chocolate chip in the pancakes..i got my eggs over easy but they are cooked in oil so i didnt like that and they we're oddly wet. The scrapple I assume is homemade and its tasteless, I would of preferred the one from the package. My husband got the shrimp and grits skillet..he absolutely loved it. He did not favor the chicken sage sausage, which is also homemade..we expected links or patties? But it was a blob of blah...not appealin and it does not taste of sage or anything for that matter. Nutella latte taste like a regular latte nothing special, the peanut butter cup latte taste just like the nutella one..basic..and it wasn't hot. I didn't find out that the chocolate whip cream was out until i figured she made the wrong latte. It would been nice to find that out upon first ordering. It's pretty weird sitting at the counter. The waiters walk by back and forth with the most unpleasant looks on there face..usually when you lock eyes with someone you shoot a pleasant eye and smirk..but nope they looked liked they were thinking of a master plan to end the world..Idk it was kinda creepy...but all in all Chelsea was a good waiter. But she didn't ask me or my husband was we satified during our meal nor when my husband gave back the sausage that practically was the entire piece and didnt want to take it home same with my scrapple. I would go back. My first time was good..this time was ok maybe the third is the charm.
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Lori S.
Oh my gosh everything was delicious. I just love this place. I brought my husband and kids this time. We ordered the shrimp & grits and apple pie french toast to share with my husband. My daughter ordered the omelet. My husband and daighter tried the lemonade. Wow the lemonade was delicious. I wish I could drink it and have my coffee. I will have to have it the next time I come. If you haven't gone to the Green Eggs Cafe you are definitely missing out.
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Giyanna M.
Ah-mazing every time. Cream chipped beef is a must. My girlfriend got the "kitchen sink" which I definitely want to get next time! The only thing I would say is, I got a side of scrambled eggs and they were a little watery so I couldn't finish them but other than that everything was great!
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Gwendolyn P.
Ok - so now I get why everyone talks about this place and why there is always a line around the block to get in. It is awesome! The staff is super polished and friendly, the menu is eclectic and inventive. The food is delicious and the portions are HUGE! I shared a dish called the kitchen sink and I strongly suggest sharing here as mentioned previously the portions are enormous. Even with sharing an entree we still took some it home. Try to go at an "off time" either very early or late to avoid the crowds.
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Christina H.
Love this place! Whenever friends are in town, we take them here for brunch because it's always spectacular. We've had a lot of different items on the menu, but my favorite is the pumpkin baked oatmeal... Amazing!!!!
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Kevin C.
Was recommended by many about this place. Heard there's always a wait for brunch and we waited 20 mins which wasn't bad.
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Catherine Z.
I've been a big fan of brunch in the past year or so but, as a suburbanite, it's difficult for me to get downtown to try all the frequently talked about brunch spots. I finally got to try out Green Eggs this weekend and I'm so happy I did. Good lord, I'd make the move to South Philly just so I could eat at this place every weekend. The portions are GIGANTIC. I boxed more than half of mine to take home and ate the rest over lunch AND dinner. I ordered The Kitchen Sink ($11) which is eggs, potatoes, peppers, onions, sausage gravy and a massive biscuit. The biscuit was buttery and the sausage gravy was some of the best I've ever had (and I used to live in the South, so that's saying a lot). It was so flavorful and had substantial chunks of actual sausage, not just sausage flavor. The whole concoction was cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet in which it was served. Nice touch. My friend ordered steak and eggs which easily could have fed both of us, along with a biscuit and gravy a la carte ($4). I hear seating can be rough here, but we arrived shortly after 8 am and were seated immediately. It's so worth getting your ass out of bed and soothing your hangover early.
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Joel T.
It's annoying how they are cash only. Why not offer a debit card payment option? That would eliminate the merchant credit card fees. They also have a 25 cent take home container fee. The food is delicious, but the nickel and diming doesn't give you that warm and fuzzy feeling.
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David S.
Just get the vietnamese iced coffee. Its the best drink on the menu. Granted, its the only drink I tried, but its amazing. So yeah. Get it. THe chicken and waffles were ok. The waffles were cooked perfectly. So was the chicken. But the waffles were a tad sweet and it throw off the taste of the chicken. It was good, dont get me wrong, but not the best I've ever had. The home fries with peppers and onions were damn good. Seems I got a ton more peppers and onions than I did potatoes. Kinda stinks, but still tasty. I'll be back for sure if Im in the area, but I wont go out of my way to get a bite from here.
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Denny S.
It's always one of my go to place for brunch...great service & great food! Highly recommend the kitchen sink-it's huge, greasy and delicious. Perfect to cure a bad hangover..! Cons: cash only! And they have an atm inside that will charge a fee...boo...!
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Amy E.
Menu is fun and i love the hipster vibe. It's a little small and crowded but everyone is extremely friendly, service was amazing! I had the kitchen sink and it was so creative and delicious! Lattes are good too
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Steven M.
5 Stars for food, 4.5 stars for service, I've had a couple weird experiences, never bad. Wait staff that talks quietly while reading the specials, multiple waitstaff personal coming to the table to take our order, nothing offensive or rude, just signs that they might not be the most organized. They, however, have always been nice and attentative. My biggest gripe is the wait and crowded seating area. Bring a snack with you so you have something to eat for the hour you're waiting, but it's worth the wait. The kitchen sink is, indeed, the bomb.
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Mindy T.
Wow.. everything on the menu sounded so good that we didn't know what to choose. But we knew we had to get the Red Velvet Pancakes! Of course I want a little of everything so I suggested we order a few things and share. We knew we definitely could not finish an entire order of Red Velvet Pancakes so we asked if we could order the kids sized portion. Our server was super friendly and allowed us to do so as long as all 3 of us each ordered an entree. So we went with the kids sized Red Velvet Pancakes, The Kitchen Sink, Chicken & Waffles Benedict and Creme Brulee French Toast. Red Velvet Pancakes... O M G. Amazing! So light and fluffy. Love the square shape of them. The strawberry mascarpone tasted like cream cheese frosting or something. Regardless, it was soooooo bomb. I would definitely get a serving of just this for my main entree next time. Perfect amount of chocolate chips.. no syrup necessary for me. MmmMm just writing about this is making me crave some more already. The Kitchen Sink. Holy crap. Our reaction when we saw it. It was HUGE and we didn't know where to start but I dug right into it. The sausage gravy was slathered all over everything, creamy and salty deliciousness. Perfect ratio of sausage in the gravy and it was just the right amount for the biscuit, potatoes, eggs, etc underneath. Soo good! Chicken & Waffles Benedict. Fried chicken on half of a Belgian waffle with poached eggs and hollandaise on top. Yum! I wish the waffle was a little more crisp and the chicken was a little hard to cut into. Was disappointed that the "sage maple and Louisiana Hot Sauce hollandaise" was just hollandaise with hot sauce drizzled on top. Still good. Creme Brulee French Toast. Enormous portion! At least 6 slices of challah I think. It was good, but I think the Red Velvet Pancakes takes the cake on this one. We barely ate this.. but gave it a try. The vanilla bean custard was delicious and tasted like........ creme brulee. They have flavors for the coffee. Try the salted caramel iced coffee! Attentive servers and the owner is also really nice. Did not have to wait long for a table on a Monday morning even though the place was pretty busy. They had a steady flow coming in and waiting.
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Robert G.
This place is really good, and the best of the artsy breakfast/brunch huge-portions places that I've been to in Philly. The Kitchen Sink and Vegan French Toast are favorites.
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Ed C.
OMG! Just went here for the first time ever and it was AMAZING! So many vegan options to choose from!!! I went on a Saturday, so it was super-packed. They don't take reservations, so we had to wait for 30 minutes -- no biggie. It's cash only and BYOB, so we brought a bottle of bubbly for mimosas at lunch. Be aware that they charge $15 for a carafe of OJ, though! On the food side, naturally, I ordered the vegan French toast. OH EM GEE! SO GOOD!!! Hands down the best vegan French toast in Philly. It even comes with vegan whipped cream! I got it with a side of vegan sausage which was also good. There were other things on the menu I wanted to try, so I will definitely be going back -- and soon!
(5)
Ryan W.
Wow. I wish I found this place sooner than 2 months before I move across the country. We had brunch here with some friends. It was a busy morning, but Green Eggs has a really cool waiting area with bottomless hot or iced coffee (just a warning, the coffee is quite pricey at more than $4 for your cup, but as long as you have two or three, it's worth it- it's good coffee though.) I had the Tiramisu French Toast and my wife had the Kitchen Sink. I thought about ordering the Kitchen Sink (a skillet with eggs, potatoes, peppers, sausage, biscuit, and gravy) but ended up going for the sweeter option - which was delicious - but I was over it after my first few bites. Now, don't get me wrong, I finished it, but I also had some of my wife's as well - it was amazing. I would DEFINITELY get the kitchen sink next time. The sweet option was good, but the skillet was the better choice here.
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Robert F.
Overrated and overpriced. My wife went there for brunch this past week. She had the egg omelet with whole wheat bread and potatoes. Her meal cost $10. If you want to substitute the potatoes with grits, such as what I chose with my meal, it cost an additional $2. Also, if you choose to have egg whites in your omelette, you'll have to pay an additional $2. Even a substitute for fruit cost you and extra $1 or $2. You see how it adds up right? Her meal was fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. Her meal originally came out with a small hair in the food, but she informed the waitresses, who summoned a manager, apologized and offered a 50% discount on her meal. Within 5 minutes, they brought out her meal, this time devoid of the hair. To us, paying $10-12 for an omelet is way overpriced. The "La Columbe" coffee, which my first cup was not fresh, was mediocre at best, cost $3 per cup. I had to request for a cup that taste fresh and hot. I ordered the Pork Italian Benedict for $12 which contained: House made porchetta, garlic-cherry pepper aioli, sauteed spinach, topped with two poached eggs and provolone mornay sauce, on sliced seeded Italian bread. I paid extra for the grits which was very tasty and came topped with cheddar cheese. The eggs benedict tasted fine, but not overwhelming where it was a must have for the next time. At $14 with the grits, my meal was overpriced and overall not worth the value. Oh yeah and the establishment is CASH ONLY! Unfortunately I had to use their ATM, which located on the premise. My bank, PNC, charged me $2.50 for a "balance inquiry fee" and other $2.50 for a "ATM withdrawl fee." This is in addition to the $0.99 fee the ATM charges you for each withdrawal. To sum things up, even with a 50% off my wife's omelet, our bill came to $40 including tax and tip. This also included a smoothie ($5 or so), which my wife found refreshing. I'm sorry but our experience at Sabrina's Cafe was much better in terms of the food, service, and price. I won't hesitate to return, especially with their "CASH ONLY" policy.
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C A.
Just like sabrinas, this is another overhyped brunch spot that is not worth the wait. We got the chicken n waffles with eggs Benedict n red velvet pancakes. The c n w dish was just way too greasy , to the point that u couldnt taste much. The red velvet pancakes did not.taste like red velvet and the chocolate chips made it so sweet that we cpuld only eat a quarter of it. I d rather go.to cafe lift, honeys, cchaya, loco pez, or max brenner for brunch.
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Jim L.
Their food is *typically* great. I have two MAJOR issues with this place: 1) Their wait-staff is TERRIBLE. The last three times I've gone (all within the last two months), I've been given terrible service. It's not uncommon for my waitor/waitress to apparently switch off tables randomly, but in doing so, they tend to never return until I hail them for help. If I ask for a spare plate, it might take a few minutes and me having to ask two different servers. At a brunch spot where you're paying $2.50 for a simple coffee, is it too much to expect it to get refilled once? This is beside the fact that it's not uncommon for a few specific servers to be present with clearly bad attitudes. If you don't enjoy the job, 1) fake it, or 2) quit. I'm sure they can easily replace you! 2) Some food items have gone down hill. Specifically, the Chicken and Waffles Benedict. This used to be my favorite breakfast dish in the city, but they switched to sub-par chicken that's more akin to the rats that were caught crawling on their tables a while back. The last two times it wasn't properly prepared with spicy sauce/syrup. For a place charging so much, and with such a great track record, it's a shame to see this location hurting so badly now...over simply fixed things no less. I'd recommend trekking up to the Northern Liberties location until they at least replace the bad management. Also, get with the program and accept credit/debit already.
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Endo M.
Great breakfast place in South Philly, if not the best. Place is modern, clean, trendy & fresh. The "kitchen sink" skillet is big enough for two & the quinoa porridge is very tasty. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the food you are getting. Their homemade chorizo is also fantastic.
I always heard about green eggs cafe an I finally decided to try it out. I had the red velvet pancakes an I was in total shock how big they were. It took me literally a week to eat them. They were very good. The service was good, it was very busy an my wait time was no more then 5 minutes. Everything on the menu looks good. I kept looking at everyone's plate in the restaurant an wished I could have tasted their food. Needless to say I'll be back again.
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Annie F.
AMAZEBALLS. The Chicken and Waffles Benedict was superb. Plus, any place that has dairy-free options on the menu gets 5 stars in my book. Plus, they have vietnamese coffee (the true sign of people who know what's good in life). We were greeted right away, and the service was fantastic. At risk of making my new favorite brunch spot overcrowded, you should definitely go check this place out.
(5)
Geoff c.
Probably my favorite brunch place. Relatively small establishment so it gets packed all the time. But they have a nice waiting area with couches and a TV. The food is fantastic and the staff is friendly and attentive enough. Following the tips of other yelp reviews, I've tried the red velvet pancakes, tiramisu french toast, and kitchen sink. All of them are pretty hefty meals. Huge portions. The french toast was especially dense. The strawberries on the pancakes were reallyyy good. When we got our food, our reaction was.. O_o As was the reaction from our neighboring table who vocalized it quite eloquently with a loud, "holy $h1t".
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Von M.
Fearing long lines, we bunny-hopped out of the house early for our annual Easter brunch at Green Eggs. Our plan succeeded and we snagged two seats at the granite counter. There we ordered our traditional holiday French Toast: Ricotta stuffed French Toast for my fiance and Creme Brulee French Toast for me. The Creme Brulee French Toast was monumentally delicious, and I particularly adored the contrast between the slightly tart berry compote and the silky smooth creme Anglaise drizzle. Sufficiently rich and filling that half of the order came home with me to enjoy later. I surmise that my fiance's French Toast was equally delicious inasmuch as he virtually wordlessly inhaled it :-). BTW, Green Eggs also makes a mighty fine cup of La Colombe coffee. Truly worth the pilgrimage to South Philly or No. Libs. Hey Green Eggs people, we need one of your outposts up here in Lower Bucks County!
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Jenny T.
My friends and I absolutely love Green Eggs. We loved it so much we threw a bridal shower there. Something small and intimate for the bride, bridesmaids and a few friends. They catered to our needs and was very nice with offering us the back room. Food was good as usual. Although I'm not huge on sweets in the morning nor breakfast, I tend to crave Green Eggs rather often. It's a cozy restaurant with natural maplewood & green earthy decor. With a plant that sits on each table, it makes you feel right at home. I must suggest the 'Red Velvet pancakes' if you have a sweet tooth (definitely shareable between 2 ppl), the 'Kitchen Sink' which is served in a skillet, if you love breakfast and want a little bit of everything (potatoes, cheese, biscuits, gravy, sausage & eggs). I typically don't like sandwiches but craved one and tried the 'Cafe' BLT' and loved it! The thick cut bacon is always good but the maple dijon made the sandwich. I also like the 'Fig & Prosciutto" salad but the last time I had it, the arugula wasn't the freshest so I guess that's a hit or miss. I've tried most of the menu but the first 3 are my favorites. Tips: Cash Only. BYOB- I suggest prosecco!! Portions are ginormous so consider sharing or family style. Avoid the short blond waitress, not very attentive, friendly or fast. Go either early, before 11am to avoid long wait time.
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Anna L.
Got the cobb salad, friend got the grilled cheese. I wanted to like this place since it's a pretty cute restaurant but the service was alright and so was the food. They ran out of the panini that I wanted (they use fresh ingredients everyday so that might have been the reason?) so I got the cobb salad which had dry chicken on it. I agree that the portions are huge. My friend had fries with her grilled cheese and it was a massive amount of potatoes. The amount of cheese inside her bread was ridiculous (she loves cheese too but thought it was a bit much) and was pretty much oozing everywhere but she said it was fine. Overall, normal, uneventful lunch.
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T L.
2 words: Over-effin-rated. Maybe tht was 3, whatever. This place is so irritating. The weekend waits are not worth it, the prices are inflated, and the hot drinks are stupid and tiny. And to be completely honest about the food, it CAN be good but most of the time the menu is just trying too hard to be special....sometimes I just want regular ol' brunch, not "dessert" or a "deep fried veggie burger" (ew!). Also my last meal of steak and eggs was super greasy. The steak was good but there was a pool of oil at the bottom of the dish all over the homefries and eggs and spinach. Really ruined it.
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Big W.
I love the food here! The atmosphere is nice (depending on when you go) and servers are friendly. I highly recommend this location over the one in the Northern Liberties area (food and service there is horrible).
(5)
Z L.
My friends and I came here this past shneester for a late breakfast. When we got there I was a little hesitant because the place was hoppin and looked like it could have been easily an hour wait. Before entering we had sign waivers because they were apparently filming a TV show for BBC. We decided we weren't about all of that so we asked to sit outside, we were able to be seated immediately, which was tight. The food came out surprisingly fast and was honestly incredible. I got a Belgian waffle with cinnamon apples and ice cream, which I regretted almost immediately. I mean, anyone can really do a good waffle, but this one was pretty spectacular. The three if us all tried each other's food and the breakfast burrito is probably the best one I've ever had. Anyway, they did end up filming outside and long-story-short, if you're watching some food critic show on BBC, keep a look out for the kid in the glasses chugging a bottle of maple syrup as the host passes him.
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Philly C.
I LOVE this cafe! Let me just say that first! I have been here several times and the food is ALWAYS good. The service varies from time to time, but I don't really worry about that because I am addicted to the creme brulee french toast!! Not a little addicted, seriously addicted! I never eat left overs, but I always eat half and take the other half for the next day's breakfast. So what if my hot chocolate isn't always hot, I can deal with it. I almost feel euphoric after eating there. I really can't really explain it, you have to try the food and you will definitely understand my love affair with green eggs cafe. I also had the shrimp and grits with rosemary potatoes- Yummy! The red velvet pancakes are also pretty popular, but nothing comes close to those creme brulee french toast. Green Eggs cafe is a must!! Try it and you'll be in love, too!
(5)
Natsumi K.
This food is absolutely amazing. I have been there three times already for breakfast (ordering different dishes every time) and I haven't been let down. I've had the Pork Belly Egg's Benedict, Red Velvet Pancakes and the Kitchen Sink. My favorite has been the Red Velvet Pancakes, very soft, not too sweet and HUGE. I had to take half of it home, but 30 sec in the microwave and it's back to the original softness. The portions are extremely large so be ready to be full and getting a take home box. The reason I gave it 4 stars is that the service can be better. The manager is extremely friendly but the service is slow. The first time I went, it took about 30 min to get our food because they had jumbled up our orders. Also, if you go on weekends, expect to wait about 30-45 min before being seated. Otherwise, the food is delicious so I'm definitely going back there again!
(4)
Derek L.
The kitchen sink was incredible. Wait was long, which was unfortunate. But well worth it. Cash only
(5)
Morgan D.
I've been to Green Eggs twice. In the interest of full disclosure, i'll say that my first visit was flawless. My second visit, not so much. My boyfriend and i sat and watched while tables who were seated and ordered their food after us were served their meals before us. After waiting an extraordinarily long time for our meals (a table that had been seated after us was paying their check by now) my food looked terrible. I'd ordered the steak and eggs special. It was obvious that my food had been sitting around for quite some time. If you've ever cut into a rare steak then let it sit out and dry up you know the sort of unappealing meat cubes i was facing down. UGH. and my toast was cold. I'm not a frequent bruncher. When i go out to brunch it's a special treat so i'm a pretty harsh judge, i guess. One bad meal is enough to turn me off from a place forever. I won't be returning to Green Eggs Cafe. Hawthorne's is closer, serves beer, and has never let me down.
(2)
L K.
Food-great! Pricing-great! Service-terrible... I can't give 5 stars because after brunch here a few weeks ago I was dumbfounded by the terrible service. Our waitress N was so rude and inattentive. Besides giving us an attitude when ordering (which we had to wait 15 minutes to give after we asked for one more moment to make up our minds), we had to wait a very long time for our meals. In fact, the 2 tables around us ordered after us, but received our food before us. When I asked for something on the side our waitress snipped "specials can't be modified". After our food arrived, we never saw her again. Our meals were great, and the meals served around us looked amazing. The specials in addition to the regular menu all seemed appetizing. This is a place you can go on a diet and do fruit, omlettes, salads, etc. It's also the place you can go for a binge. The girls next to us looked really happy enjoying red velvet pancakes! Unfortunatly, as I was fininshing my white peach salad (which was great), I looked down at my fork full of food making its way toward my mouth AND...dead ladybug buried in lettuce and dressing. Hmmmm, I wonder. Anyway, I will return because of the casual convenience and great food. Fingers crossed for better service and a little friendliness!!
(4)
Y. C.
DISAPPOINTED. 1. Ehhhh food- ordered an omelette with spinach and mushrooms, wheat toast, and bacon. bacon was thickly sliced but one could tell it had been sitting out for a while. rather chewy. the accompanying potatoes were hard and lukewarm. i sent them back to the kitchen (after the manager made me feel guilty for doing so)...he comes back out with another order of....cold, bland potatoes....smh. 2. it's almost 2013...who still doesn't accept credit cards...and if you don't, your food and your service need to be well worth the atm fees. NEVER again. i wanted to like it...i really did. my $20.00 would have been well spent some place else.
(1)
Giovanna K.
I always get the Smoked Salmon Eggs Bene's...delicious. Next time I will be getting french toast because I am craving it right now. Its always packed inside. There is a super hott waiter named Pat so make sure you get a look at him and tip him well. Only 4 stars because the menu says they have a rooftop garden for their veggies because they are a "green" company. A friend of mine used to work for Green Eggs and has told me the rooftop garden does not exist. Except if you count the basil and rosemary in the potted plants up there. Revise your menu "Green" Eggs!
(4)
Karl T.
One word AMAZING I'm never eating breakfast nowhere else
(5)
Mini P.
Aside from always having to wait 45-60 minutes to be seated, this place is an awesome brunch spot. They are creative with their menu and have many options for vegan and meat eaters alike. I recommend the kitchen sink with the gravy on the side (you can control your likeliness to get a heart attack this way lol). Their creme brulee french toast is also a hit! You will wait a while but its worth it.
(5)
Rose D.
I have gone to the one off 13th and Dickinson Streets. Great food...especially the steak and eggs. The staff is great and always friendly.
(4)
Vivian T.
Awesome brunch place and I was totally blown away by the food. and the portions are HUGE and crazy- each plate could probably feed a whole guatemalan family or give everyone in the US type II diabetes and obesity (oh wait, that's already happening). But it's still a plus when you share a whole order with someone else. The best is coming with lots of people since I'm always torn between ordering savory or sweet and you can get the best of both worlds when sharing. We ordered the peanut butter crunchy french toast which was completely out of control (not sure anyone can eat this by themselves). It is of course yummy for any peanut butter fan (that's me!) but it's also super sweet since it's also swimming in fresh berry compote (aka jam). The next best thing is the KITCHEN SINK: which is 3 eggs scrambled with cheese, layered with potatoes, peppers, and onions, topped with homemade jumbo biscuit and country style pork sausage gravy in a cast-iron skillet. It was AMAZING, delicious and totally out of this world. The creamy sausage gravy with the biscuit is EXCELLENT :) My friends ordered the veggie benedict (totally great with tons of veggies!) and the breakfast burrito which is the size of a small baby. This place is one of the BEST brunch places in philly and I can't wait to come back. We came early around 10ish with minimal wait but by the time we left, the line/waiting list was out the door!
(5)
Jill G.
This is the only breakfast place for us in South Philly! On weekdays, they open at 8am, and they only take cash. The Kitchen Sink has to be the star item of the menu. Biscuits and gravy, with cheese, eggs, potatoes and onions. Come in it's very own iron skillet too. Believe me, it's as delicious and big as it sounds! I do wish, however, that Green Eggs would add a dish that's just biscuits and gravy with a side of eggs, so those of us who don't want to look like we eat like longshoremen could still get their B&G fix. The bagels and lox is another stand-out. They don't skimp on the lox, and the big, salty capers are perfect. Coffee is tasty, though I'm not sure how well-versed their baristas are. You might get a funny look if you order a cafe au lait.
(4)
Sandra G.
"Meh" is the best description for this place. The service is just thisside of inattentive which is ridiculous when the server to patron ratio is approximately 1:6. We waited 10 minutes for the check and then an additional 10 minutes for our change. I ordered the breakfast burrito which was missing the chorizo and it was bland, bland, bland. I don't understand why so many people want to eat mediocre food.
(2)
Khanh V.
What I hate about places like this is how crowded it is every time I try to come go with friends. The food was okay when I went. I still need to try more of their menu before really reviewing on that area. As far as the inside decorating, it is something unique, but isn't WOW.
(3)
Rebecca N.
Oh how I wish this place was close to me in Central NJ. I came here for a Sunday brunch after a bachelorette party. What a find! We were not disappointed... We had to wait about 20 minutes to sit down at our table. There is a cute outdoor seating area which is nice when it's not too hot. We sat inside for the air conditioning but I will say it is very loud inside. They should probably look into treating their acoustics. I was torn as all of the benedicts sounded so amazing...as did the different kinds of french toast and pancakes. With the waiter's recommendation, I went with the shrimp benedict. This consisted of 4 nicely cooked shrimp and 2 poached eggs all over a mound of cheesy grits. Drooool. It came with two pieces of toast which must have had some kind of seasoned butter on it because those alone were delicious. You get a choice of potatoes: the house potatoes sauteed with peppers and onions or roasted rosemary potatoes. I went with the rosemary and had no regrets. The whole meal was superb. The other bridesmaids were impressed with their meals as well (they ordered the kitchen sink and the chicken and waffles benedict). The pork belly benedict was one of my top choices and I hope I get to try it sometime. We also ordered a small stack of the red velvet pancakes to try. They were SCRUMPTIOUS. They had more of a cakey texture with chunks of chocolate inside. They were topped with a sort of cream cheese frosting. They were delicious and sweet but a few bites was enough for me. I'm more of a savory food person. All in all, I definitely recommend this place for brunch. I have high taste when it comes to food and this was a winner!
(5)
Sandy K.
Awesome breakfast spot, suggest by the Aloft Hotel staff! The Red Velvet Pancakes was great and enough for 3 people. The Kitchen Sinks sausage gravy was the best I have ever tasted. Great service too.
(5)
Katrina C.
I came here today for brunch for the first time. They told my friend a 45 minute wait, but it was definitely shorter, maybe only about 30 min, which is a plus. The waiting area has a couch, and you can get take out coffee (or sit on the couch coffee) and eat at the counter, which is a definite plus - even though we didn't do this. The menu looks good, covers most of the brunch traditional foods: breakfast burrito, tofu scramble thing, omelette, two types of eggs benedict, pancakes, some different types of french toast - they had specials too. I opted for a sandwich with sweet potato fries - an italian panini with roasted red peppers, artichokes, mozzerella, basil, tomatoes, prosciutto. Sandwich. was. delicious. plus a star for sure. Fries were really soggy. minus a star. I asked the waitress if I could get new ones, she said they are always like that. (Really? How is it that every other restaurant in Philly manages to get them right?) She talked to her manager, who said that sweet potatoes have more moisture in them, so they are always soggier. Weird, cause my friend's sweet pot fries weren't so soggy. Anyway, she was nice and offered to bring me something else instead, blah blah. I didn't really want anything else, but I didn't eat them either. I love fries, a lot, and these were definitely inedible. My sister got a dish called the Kitchen Sink. It comes in a skillet, and has a biscuit, eggs, potatoes, sausage gravy, cheese .... utter deliciousness for only $9. They earned a star back for that one. They have 3 different types of hot sauce which I liked. Iced coffee that is actually iced coffee. Great service, but the food took awhile. Oh, and if you have kids - there isn't a separate menu, but there are menu items marked with a "K" which means that they can make them into kid sized/friendly meals. Not sure what that means, but there ya have it. I had a nice experience here, delicious sandwich, but I really love my fries, and places that screw them up and then try to pass it off as normal - is well, disappointing. I might have given 3.5 if I could have. Go. Just don't get the sweet potato fries.
I have never had a bad meal here. Their stuffed french toast, with berries, is the only one in the city that comes close to rivaling Sabrina's. Also, their Biscusts and Gravy is absolutely fabulous. I'm totally down with their green theme, be warned if u ask for a take-away box, you will be charged. I had no problem with this. The only downside for me, is that they are cash only. A restaurant trying to be as fancy as this should accept credit cards. they are NOT a neighborhood place, with prices so cheap that going there can be paid in pocket change.
(4)
Nhi T.
It only takes a few minutes for me to walk there from where I live, and I have to say this is one of the best places to get a beautiful and delicious breakfast any day. The atmosphere is very homey and comforting. I always try something different that's savory and something sweet when I have company. The portions they provide you is more than enough and well worth it's price. I highly recommend for those who have a big appetite for delectable food!
(5)
Gabrielle B.
I had heard about this place via Thrillist because of it's 'eco-friendly' stamp of approval & was really excited to check it out. When we got inside, there was no hostess podium (is this a new trend?) only a take out counter all the way in the back where I asked if we could get a seat. The place is big, and was almost completely empty except for like 15 employees/friends lounging around the back area, not sure what thats all about. It was also really quiet with the exception of a quiet TV (music anyone??).When we got our drinks & silverwear it was sort of grimy. Soap scum on the glasses & tableware ehh.. turn off. Beside that, The food was great! I got eggs Benedict & my friend got the orange goat cheese salad. I'll give this place the benefit of the doubt since it just opened up but come on.
(3)
Andrew K.
Simply put. This food here is awesome. I've been here a few times and have really enjoyed myself every time. We've usually gone around 11-12 on weekends, which is usually busy. Both times we've had relatively short (~15 min) waits. As you'll read in other reviews, sometimes the servers were a little unsure and didn't give clear answers, but the food and prices make up for it. Just a side note, it's cash only.
(5)
D K.
Great coffee. Servings are very large and not low in calories but very tasty. Service very good.
(5)
Ting W.
Fantastic eco decor. Service was attentive and polite - just the right level of friendliness and interaction. And the food? AMAZING! I actually got the Smoked Lox Benedict (labeled as Atlantic in the photos accidentally though). MMmmm they were generous with the Nova! Each bite was even better than the last. The kitchen sink was an absolute stunner for me. While it looked like one hot mess, it certainly tasted scrumptious. When I come here again, I'm ordering the kitchen sink so I can indulge in it more! Breakfast is stellar here. Give this place a try - it's a knock out.
(5)
George R.
This may be a little premature, as I intend to try more of what is offered here, but I want to get on record that this place is ok and worth a visit. I also want to get on record that the red velvet pancakes are absolutely delicious -- until you get to the chocolate chips. Chocolate is completely unnecessary in this dish! Leave the pancakes and cream alone! The Kitchen Sink needs a little work. Too much potato and cheese -- not enough meat, onion. Also a little hard to eat. I was quite happy with the service. The atmosphere is great. They have really come to address the waiting issue, and the addition of outdoor seating brings life to an otherwise ho-hum South Philly block. I have to say that I also like the fact that the staff is not made up of a bunch of hipsters like everywhere else in the neighborhood. I think this is a smart move that makes the place more accessible to different kinds of patrons. It reminds you that East Passyunk is more than that -- it is a neighborhood with a diverse population of families and good people young and old. I think I am going to go cry now. So my plan is to come back a couple times, hoping that someone listened to me about omitting the chocolate chips from the otherwise SPECTACULAR red velvet pancakes, and I can see myself bumping my rating up to **** in no time.
(3)
Wei T.
I visited Green Eggs for the first time this morning and I have to say that this is my favorite brunch spot in Philly! I ordered a waffle with fresh blueberries, bananas, and strawberries. The waffle itself was lightly covered in cinnamon and powdered sugar. I typically don't order sweet things for breakfast, so I was a little worried but it was perfection. It wasn't very sweet at all, even with the syrup. It was pleasantly light. It wasn't a huge portion but it was the perfect size for me. If you eat a lot, you may want to order something else along with it. The decor of this place is really nice. I also love that they serve La Colombe coffee. Service was eh. Our waitress was nice but I had to ask for water three times and coffee twice. Although Green Eggs menu is not as extensive as Sabrina's or Honey's... the food in my opinion is certainly better.
(5)
Christopher M.
All Aboard the Brunch Express! Let's Move 'em out! This place runs like a Swiss Watch- That's ok, except when you realize you're part of the calculated, efficient timepiece. I had the Breakfast burrito, she, the Strawberry Shortcake French toast. The food was ok, but the service from our young blond waitress, seemed, well perfunctory- the food arrived just lukewarm, then, no checkin' in on us... that is until checkin' out time. Here's the check... NEXT Customer! Ok, so they get busy. So they have a system. But this morning... it just wasn't that busy. In contrast, as busy as things get at Hawthones or Silk City, in our experience, the food always comes hot, and the staff is aware of you during the meal. I might try again - maybe- but certainly not on a weekend. Hostess/Greeter was pleasant- Waitress... not so much.
(3)
P T.
I love this place!! The breakfast here is ludicrously excellent!! The service is good. If you are heading to here bring cash. Does not accept credit cards.
(5)
Ally T.
What a shit show. My boyfriend and I were excited to try Green Eggs Cafe after numerous friends saying how good the food was. Well, no one ever mentioned the service... And I can see why. We walked in and grabbed a seat at the counter after being told it'd be a 15 minute wait for a table-- we were hungry!! We each ordered a breakfast burrito. I, being a vegetarian, ordered mine with the vegan sausage rather than the chorizo that came in it normally. The waitress asked me if I wanted it totally vegan, I said no, just sub the vegan sausage- I don't eat meat. My boyfriend then ordered his burrito with bacon instead of chorizo (sausage makes him sick). She nodded and went to put our order in. When the burritos came out and were put in front of us, I asked the food runner which had the vegan sausage in it (obviously, so I didn't take a bite of my boyfriend's bacon burrito). He said, "oh, one was supposed to be vegan style?" I said "no, just with vegan sausage instead of chorizo.... " So he took mine away, saying it would take them a few minutes to remake it. I look down, and there is a side of something still sitting in front of me. I ask the waitress what it was and she didn't know. I smelled it and realized it was a side of vegan sausage. My boyfriend's burrito came out with the chorizo and a side of bacon. We told the waitress about it, and she dumbfoundedly looked at us and went to get the manager. The manager came over to us, and she and the server tried to understand our SUPER COMPLICATED order. They spent a few minutes basically trying to tell us that we were wrong in ordering. (a huge customer service no-no.) Getting frustrated, I said to her, "Clearly there was just a misunderstanding with the order. Can we just fix it please?" She then shot me a dirty look, cutting me off with "LET ME FINISH." So after a few more minutes of explaining how we wanted our burritos (one with vegan sausage, one with bacon-- really difficult, I know) -- she huffily took the remaining chorizo burrito and the two random sides away. When our burritos finally came out the right way, they were handed to us by the manager herself. She snippily said as she put them down, "Just to let you know, we don't make modifications like that here, but we did it for you this time." My eyebrows went up, as I recalled the "Vegan Option Available" symbol that appeared next to the burrito on the menu. "That's strange," I mumbled, to which she put her hands up, saying, "I'm just following policy." Strange, usually policies that strict in nature are mentioned somewhere on the menu, so innocent vegetarians and those with food allergies know to eat elsewhere. So, in a nutshell, if you're looking for a friendly neighborhood brunch spot, I suggest you try Cantina or POPE (on the weekends) --- the food there is just as good if not better, and at least at those spots you're treated like a friend, not an intruder. We will never go back to Green Eggs Cafe. I suggest you follow suit.
(1)
Tina C.
The grits and shrimp are out of this world
(5)
Aaron O.
There is an unspoken and continually escalating war in Philadelphia. Who is winning depends largely on which partisan you chose to believe, and there is also a lot of misinformation in this conflict. The roots of this war are the same as the roots of any other war - resources. Specifically, which combatant is best able to charge exorbitant rates for pancake batter. This is The War of the Brunches. It began slowly...a few places started charging $10 + for breakfast food, with the additional possibility of overpriced Mimosas, Bloody Marys and $5 juices containing the word "fresh". As lines snaked out the door, other restaurants caught on to the potential for gorging and joined the fray. Soon pubs were offering special brunches, restaurants were forcing servers out of bed before noon and ambitious restaurants began competing for a piece of the profits. Not since the advent of pizza and burgers with the word "kobe" attached had food profit margins been higher. The traditional heavyweights in this battle are Sabrinas and Morning Glory. Honeys competes as a VERY distant third because the tight jeans and caked on make up of the Northern Liberties crowd cuts off blood flow to the tongue. Others have notable offerings as well - like Figs and Farmicia. Reports from the front contained rumors of a combatant that had the Bella Vista power houses nervous...an ominous relative new comer known as Green Eggs Cafe. We decided this was the morning to scout the new(er) combatant. To cut to the chase, Green Eggs Cafe got the important stuff right but missed in some other areas. The main war, the food, compared very favorably, perhaps even surpassing, the competition. The menu was varied and creative...with similar price points. My wife's red velvet pancakes satisfied all of the senses...they tasted as good as they looked, which was difficult. My kitchen sink breakfast had fantastic biscuit gravy, a delicious biscuit, generous portions of well cooked potatoes and just the right touch of cheese to the eggs. Coffee was less favorable...too strong and possibly sitting in the pot too long. Sabrinas and Morning Glory both use La Colombe, which hits every note. This hit my...is that Starburnt? key. Service was notably slower, less competent and less friendly than our other favored spots and the atmosphere was far more dull. I liked the salt and pepper mill and LOVE being served sugar in the raw cubes, but the place itself felt...I don't know, too NY'ish to me. I like my brunch down home hip, and this wasn't. Overall, I'll stick to my Bella Vista joints, but the food here is a match to anything and I LOVED the menu. They need some work on their service.
(4)
Maria G.
everyone raves about this place. the brunch is out of this world. I happened to be in South Philly for the day so my friend and I stopped in. The wait is long so be ready to stand outside. Good thing the weather was sunny and warm on Sunday. I ordered the breakfast burrito. Not a fan! no flavor, no seasoning. I was disappointed. My friend had the omelet which he loved. maybe I'll give it another try. I noticed the red velvet pancakes!
(3)
Robert B.
Yeah. I'm feeling this spot. I'm skeptical of a place that franchises, but I ripped the hell out of that kitchen sink platter they offer. Best part? No carbs in the entire plate. No, wait. I'm kidding. But it's fantastic, so go.
(5)
Hanna C.
I've heard great things about this place and so I finally got to try it for myself and boy am I glad I did! I had the creme brulee french toast. Nothing but delicious-ness. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. My friends got the kitchen sink, pork italiano and chicken cutlet sandwich. All very good. I definitely want to go back and try the rest of the menu!
(5)
Rick B.
One of the best breakfast spots in Philly, period. Creative and tasty items to satisfy anyone. This place is jammed every weekend for a reason.
(5)
Angela E.
I don't usually give 5-stars to a place I've only been to once, but since I know I'll be going back and will likely be impressed again, they're getting all my stars! One thing that drives me crazy about brunch lately is the wait time and the exorbitant prices. That being said, there are ways to avoid both, so I expect most places to recognize that and make amends. Green Eggs Cafe seems to have found a happy medium by offering a bar service (which most diners have- get a clue people!) to those who don't care if they have a table setting. They also have a, gasp, waiting area with couches and a tv. Insanity! The place was bigger than most hot-spots, too, so eat your heart out Sabrina! I found their menu refreshing. If I'm going to pay $$, I better not be able to recreate this dish at home. I usually get eggs benedict or juevos rancheros or an egg dish, but when my eyes settled on peanut butter crunchy french toast, I put the menu down and tried to keep my heart from beating out of my chest!! Yes, please! I also ordered a side of bacon and although I ordered it crispy, it was late and not crispy. I should have ordered the chorizo because it was very tasty and in a patty form. The best I've had in quite a while, and I love chorizo! There were a bunch of other things I wanted to try. My friend got the grilled cheese & tomato soup, along with a cup of hot chocolate- all of which I want to try. Also, the fried oyster po'boy, corned beef reuben benedict (sweet Jesus!), vegan shephard's pie....seriously, worth the wait.
(5)
Abbie D.
Haven't had anything on the menu I didn't enjoy. One of my favorites is Egg & Chips aka Eggs My Way... I substitute the potatoes for French Fries then put my perfectly over easy eggs on top and let the yolk oooz over the chips, add some Chulula and ta-da!!! You just had the best breakfast ever!!! I like the turkey bacon too and always ask for it well done. YUM YUM YUM!!!
(5)
Amy S.
I absolutely LOOOVE this place. I had the eggs benedict and WOW it was a party in my mouth. my boyfriend had the creme brulee french toast and that was like a rave in my mouth. go here, you won't be sorry. tasty tasty food!
(4)
Keo N.
Good food for the price, okay service and it's a great hangover cure
(3)
Jessica E.
After my initial so-so experience at Green Eggs Cafe, I learned to love it. The coffee is great and the pancakes with vanilla anglaise and fruit became one of my favorite brunch items that I've ever had. However, we went again yesterday and the experience left much to be desired. My boyfriend and I brought our parents for brunch (his are from out of town) and our server treated them with the most unabashed disdain that I have ever experienced at a restaurant - or anywhere for that matter. The rudeness and eye rolling were so pronounced that it was almost comical. She was at least cordial with myself, my boyfriend, and his brother (I suppose as long as you are 35 or under, you deserve to be treated with respect) but every time our parents would ask a question, or even look at her, she would little more than sneer. When creamer spilled, she practically whipped the bus boy with a towel, demanding "CLEAN THAT UP." Not surprisingly, when she found a nice tip with the check (which was undeserved), she came back with her best imitation of humility to thank us. While I still really enjoyed the food, I will not be returning to a place to pay money to be sneered at over coffee and eggs. It is a shame because the other servers I've had have been very sweet, and the host staff is nice as well. Too bad. With eight trillion other delicious brunch options in South Philly, I will count Green Eggs Cafe as a loss.
(1)
Shanelle S.
I just left brunch with my friend & this place was GREAT! The couple next to us came yesterday for breakfast & was back today for lunch. The food was great. The portions were very generous & the prices are reasonable. The servers were all nice & extremely helpful. This might be our new brunch spot!!
(5)
Wynn N.
I frequent Green Eggs. It was my first time at their Dickenson location. I'm not a huge fan of the staff here. My chicken and waffles was perfect. I asked for my biscuit and gravy dish to be served freely hot as I was once served very cool before at another location. It came out warm, no biggie, but the biscuits were hard as if they were stale. Atmosphere was nice, but overall, I prefer the Center City location more. Their staff seem more down-to-earth.
(2)
Valentina L.
Be careful of the food portion it's huge. Three of us can't finish one order. Other than that it really worth the price and they have really special red velvet pancake that's my favorite.
(4)
J K.
Potatoes, scrambled egg with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon includes toast. Also, cinnamon apple french toast. It was delicious, they only lose a star for the waiter giving us time to view the menu and never coming back to the table. After 10 minutes we flagged down someone to take our order. It's not cheap, but worth it!
(4)
David W.
Excellent service overall. I recommend the Veggie Benedict (eggs perfectly poached, they must have a special poaching device that keeps the whites together), and don't miss the Quinoa side dish, which could be enough alone for breakfast. I took half of mine home. My wife reports that the Italian Benedict was delicious. At 10:30 on a Sunday AM, I was surprised there wasn't a line, so we were seated immediately at an outside table. Although the place was very busy, I didn't get the "we need this table" attitude from the server, and were able to hang for a while over coffee.
(5)
Jessica S.
So this is the best brunch I've ever had. Even the eggs was super bomb. The wait was looooong but I see why. A must if in philly.
(5)
Samantha F.
We aren't from Philly, so we naturally went to yelp to find a good place for breakfast. They got us right in and the host was extremely courteous and friendly. After that, the service was very, very, slow. They were very busy, but a "hey, I'll be right with you," goes a long way. one person brought us coffee, another took our order, and another brought our food. We waited over 15 minutes to even get menus, and waited even longer to get our check. We had red velvet pancakes and eggs Benedict. Both were delicious, but honestly, made me feel sick the rest of the day. Not sure if it was just me, or if it was the food. Needless to say, with the sick feeling all day and the slow service, we probably won't be coming back when we visit again.
(3)
Michelle D.
If you have a huge appetite, you should definitely get the red velvet pancakes! If not, share with another person like I once did. My favorite has to be the apple pie french toast! Great place to have brunch with a friend or a date.
(5)
Joe P.
Saw this place highlighted on BBC America. Took a party of four to breakfast today. Got lucky - parked right in front and we were seated immediately. Food was delicious! Prices are on the higher side for breakfast but you get a lot for your money, both in quantity and quality. Service was equally impressive. Everyone left full and happy. Overall, well worth the trip from South Jersey. Looking forward to returning for their lunch items.
(5)
Maratino S.
I need ten stars for this place! Ate breakfast today at green eggs cafe and it was amazing! I had a wild truffle mushroom omelet with truffle oil, shaved parm and whipped herb ricotta. It was delicious! Love this place! My husband had shrimp and grits and he said it was delicious! Everything is always so tasty and fresh. Great coffee! Always so crowded so be prepared to wait a while but that just goes to show how great this place is that so many people are always waiting. Trust me, itys worth the wait. Did I say I love this place?
(5)
Sal M.
To be fair, the lady and I have been fans of this location in the past, for it's consistency and for it's imperfect yet efficient service. It always bothered her, however, that they would clear me, for example, while she was still eating, thus making her feel pressured to finish. Having many many years of hospitality experience combined, we notice these things. In light of the sister location's bad press, we thought we could get a table easily this holiday wknd and wouldn't mind supporting a struggling place we've enjoyed before. We did in fact sit right down and got rolling right away. For a place that offers a mimosa special, I was surprised they gave me my mom mom's little wine glasses, instead of flutes for our BYO mimosas. No biggie. Tasted the same. My porridge, however, didn't taste great cold, so I hesitantly (server remember) sent it back. It came back, actually a whole new one it appeared (thank you) just as cold. I lied at that point,not interested in the drama, and said it was fine. The coup de grace came when a young lady cleared us. We've often noticed they had a habit of bringing other table's dirty dishes with them to visit when they pass your table, and that they will stack plates on the table in front of you as they clear. Well this time they waited till we finished, but brought someone's dirty plates to our table, AND stacked them on her plate on our table. That is the main reason I bothered to review.
(2)
Karl H.
Just about tried every french toast special they all rule. If you are really hungry try the red velvet pancakes (or share they are megahuge). Today i tried the lunch for the first time a cheese steak w/fries it was excellent. The eggs benedict are great as well.
(4)
ellie l.
Mmmmm I love this place!!!! Everything is reasonably priced, they always have yummy specials, and I love that they send you a text message when your table is ready. The food is consistent and really good!! I have to try the "kitchen sink" which seems to be the ultimate breakfast served in a skillet. Order the cheesy grits for the table...you won't regret it!!!!
(5)
Lizette H.
I absolutely looooved this place. Any guests I had from out of town would go here with me to have the lox and eggs Benedict and french toast. I'm giving it 2 stars *only* because the waitresses can be a little to chatty and take forever to bring out warm, not hot food. This happened once and I thought it was a fluke, but I went again and lo and behold...same thing. The waitress took over 25 minutes to bring out our food. I don't blame the cooks, the food was great, just not hot- because of the waitress. I never had a coffee refill and it's just unpleasant and annoying now. The busboy seemed really nice. I asked him if he could go check on our food and even he agree we were sitting there for a bit. It can be really frustrating when you see a group near you order dishes that come in skillets, finish their meal, and pay (to boot!) before my food hasn't even arrived....AND I ORDERED PANCAKES! What a shame. I thoroughly enjoy the food, but I will never go back. Take out...maaaaaaaybe...but I am *not* sitting in there and dealing with these waitresses again. Off to Day by Day, they're closer to me anyway. two stars for the the food. -3 stars for the horrible service.
(2)
Nsharin T.
All I can say is...Kitchen Sink! Its a skillet of deliciousness, I am still not sure all that is in there but I can say its glorious and mouth watering. Huge Portions and the same can be said of their gargantuan burrito. Oh and they experiment with pancake batter - amazement they recently had a Red Velvet pancake, WHAT!?! While the waitstaff at times seems a little ditzy but the food, pricing and the fact that there is never a long wait make it all okay. This is a CASH ONLY restaurant but you can come as you are be it from church, playing tennis with friends or a wild night of partying.
I have been a couple of times now and I really do heart this place. First time was the veggie benedict and the second time was the veggie crepes and wow! Amazing. Loved every bite of it. The veggie benedict was poached egg over sauted spinach, mushroom, pepper on broiche with hollendaise sauce. Loved every but of it. The veggie crepe was the same vegetables wrapped in crepe with a tomato cream sauce over.. Added the rosemary potatoes and loved every bite. I was very happy on both visits and will certainly return for my veggielisious breakfast options!
I. CAN'T. EVEN. My friend and I walked from Center City to here and back on Monday, the blussteriest day of the year, and although my feet were frozen, my face chapped, and my hair like a lioness in the jungle, it was worth it and I would do it every day. Let's talk for a second about pork belly benedict, which is what we both had. Pork belly, poached eggs, and gorgonzola sauce on top of an english muffin? I'm in. Every single bite was savored like it was a crown jewel. I would have licked my plate, but Emily Post calls foul on that! My friend also ordered a side of bacon, which was the best bacon I've had in Philadelphia. I don't know why, but the flavor is insane and the texture is crumbly and crispy and warm all at the same time. They also offer a " buy a carafe of orange juice for $30 and get a 'free' bottle of prosecco" situation, which totally gave us brunch buzz, which is the best kind. I love that they offer a variety of hot sauces, because I happen to love hot sauce on everything. I do not love that you have to ASK for Splenda. Yes, I like fake sugar in my coffee, I am not apologizing...even though the waitstaff kind of give you a look when you ask for it, like "Oh our organic lumped sugar is not good enough for you?" My advice? GO NOW. But bring your own sweetnlow.
(5)
Chris G.
Food is really good and well-prepared; GREAT Celeriac soup last week!. Only 3 stars because service was barely OK. 4 servers standing talking @ back of room w/place less than half full and hadn't been busy for the 30 minutes we were there. Took 8-10 minutes to be acknowledged that we wanted something and then another 10 minutes to get coffee refill, but no explanation if coffee had to be brewed or why delay. Maybe the NoLibs has better service or the soon to be opened (?) Gayborhood location will have more professional servers.
(3)
Paige C.
Good Food, Bad Service ultimately leaves this place as a totally average, "probably-don't-need to-go-back" brunch spot. We arrived on Sunday morning with a few out of town friends and were told we could immediately be seated outside, which was awesome considering the line. It took a long time for someone to take our order and every time our waitress could be bothered to talk to us, it was with disdain and contempt. God forbid we ask for extra hollandaise sauce (which we did!) They served three of us and swore up and down that the fourth dish was on it's way out-- so we politely waited for our fourth dish to be served -- 15 minutes later our meals were cold and my husband was pretty peeved. The servings were large and the food was tasty. The "kitchen sink" was pretty good, although the biscuit was dry. The veggie benedict was yummy- although as mentioned before, I wanted a little bit more hollandaise sauce than was given. This place shines on it menu and the execution of the food met expectations to an extent, but unfortunately, nothing truly blew us away. Also, it's cash only which is just kind of annoying. Bottom Line: Give it a try and hope you don't have our waitress. Worth a try if its not your first choice, but not a primary go-to spot given Philly's growing list of breakfast winners.
(3)
Mavis D.
Delicious, Fresh and Innovative... .what's not to like. Did I mention DELICIOUS. Good Luck Gettin a Table!!
(4)
Tina B.
One choice item... Creme' Brulee french toast Eat here it is a definite win. Fresh tangerine juice, great service, and great food. Did I forget to mention Creme brulee french toast!!! Oh yeah baby take a bite of that goodness GRACIOUS and tell me you didn't have a foodgasm!
(5)
Susan L.
3.5 stars? Its a little late to pull an April Fools Day, Yelpsters. The first thing I did when I get home was write this review. Pshh. After reading about this place in the Metro, the boy and I decided to check it out on a Saturday morning-ish (OK, it was almost noon when we got there). Luckily there were plenty of seats so we were seated immediately. Our waitress was friendly and helpful; when I couldn't decide between the stuffed french toast and the croissant french toast she chose for me (croissant) and boy, am I glad she did. Normally I don't like sweet stuff as my first meal of the day but the syrup, cream and croissants were a perfect balance and didn't upset my stomach. The boy had belgian waffles with cinnamon apple and vanilla anglaise with side orders of bicsuits & gravy and scrapple. Scrumptious. Normally I am not a fan of scrapple but I ended up eating most of it. The decor is simple, tasteful and bright. They grow their own herbs and spices and make an effort to use organic or local foods. They only take cash now but its due to the rising costs of bank fees, and instead of lowering their standards or raising their prices, they made it cash only. Thats pretty damn smart...why the heck doesn't everyone else do that?? And for those who pointed out their staff's dress code - who the freak cares? Its their service that matters not what they're wearing. Besides, if I was spending my weekend mornings on my feet serving food, I'd rather wear spandex pants too. Needless to say this is one of my favorite places for brunch and I cannot wait to go back. If you're a fan of Sabrina's, this place is definitely a contender for your heart, especially because the portions are a bit more realistic and the prices are friendlier.
(5)
Isaac R.
After moving to South Philly I was a little concerned about the food I would find. As a Center City guy I treated South Philly like a novelty, going there only to find the cheapest and wettest of Chinese. So when I found myself living on 15th and Dickinson, I was suddenly lost in a world of mini-markets and gunfire. Thankfully, a friend of mine brought me to the east side of broad street, which is a completely different world somehow. We found this lovely little place only a few block away and, quite frankly, I had a great time. It's a clean, tidy little place with smiling tattoo'd servers everywhere. They don't take cards, which is always a little off-putting, but their ATM only has a .95 fee, which is unheard of and wonderful. I ordered a cafe mocha to begin with (which was delicious though not completely different from every other cafe mocha), and ordered an eggs benedict with smoked salmon. It didn't take terribly long for the food to come, and was just enough time to finish our drinks. I immediately fell in love even before eating, though, when the waitress asked if I wanted hot sauce with mine, which included sriracha. If I had a dollar for every time I've wanted sriracha with my breakfast in the city and couldn't get it, I'd have all the dollars. Anyway, the food was fantastic (came with a bowl of fresh fruit with powdered sugar) and was extremely filling. I considered taking some of it home, but realized that taking raw fish home in 90 degree heat is the worst idea, so I forced myself to finish it and live uncomfortably but happily for the rest of the day. Their specials looked ridiculous, I'll have to try their snickers french toast next time.
(4)
Alexandra R.
food has always been amazing every visit. However, this trip was a little different, because there werent any specials. The specials board is usually filled with five items that are chef-inspired and delicious. The serever explained that there was a transitioning hef who was still working out the kinks in his specials. So, when ordering off the regular menu, I had the breakfast burrito- it was good, but a majority of it was peppers and onions. I like peppers and onions as much as any foodie- but these were overkill. The servers at GreenEggs are always busy, this usually means when they get to your table to have your food and drink orders ready.
(4)
Maria D.
I tried the Kitchen Sink..it was okay, but not worth coming back for. The portion was huge, and I took half home, but it was way too salty. I was hoping to try to the Birthday Cake French Toast, but it was off the menu.
(3)
Morgan C.
Always a yummy breakfast/brunch spot- the wait on weekends can be pretty intense, and cash only is not super convenient l (they do have an ATM though). The food is always good and service is great, but it can be a little pricey- and sometimes I just want a simple breakfast (rather than pancakes that should be dessert).
The place has good food but it's just dang near impossible to get a table. This place could double in size/staff and still turn people away. If your friends want to get together for brunch, be prepared to wait outside for an hour for a table. The food IS good, but i dont know if it's worth the trouble!
(4)
Christina H.
My new favorite! I wish I could have ordered everything on the menu, but since that's not realistic, I will have to come back very soon. The red velvet pancakes are out of this world - along with the coffee, home fries, service, and cleanliness of the restaurant. Green Eggs Cafe...I think I love you.
Saturday morning brunch and magically only a 5 minute wait for myself and 2 friends. MUST HAVE: eggs benedict with smoked salmon (photograph to be added). delicious!!! filling!! amazing. MUST DO: bought a bottle of champagne for $30 and it came with a carafe of orange juice. between 3 of us, we enjoyed 3 glasses of mimosas EACH for only $30. amazing. I will be back here to try something new if not just for this exact same combination.
(5)
Katie P.
Although I've also been to the 13th Street Center City location, I think I like the ambience of this one better. The food here is beyond amazing. If you love brunch, you must come here. But come on an empty stomach because the portions are absolutely MASSIVE. My favorite item is the Red Velvet Pancakes but there are several other menu items that I've tried and loved. The waits here on a Sunday can get pretty crazy, but they usually overestimate how long it will take to be seated and it is well worth the wait. Very vegan friendly and reasonably priced for the quantity of food you get. Also, as a devout lover of french fries, I must tip my hat to their delicious fries.
Ahhhhhmazing! We bought the kitchen sink, steak and eggs and their special apple pie French toast. So delicious, every single bite!
(5)
Antonio W.
My buddy took me here because it's a few blocks from where he lives. This place is legit. The food is very good and at a good price and the portions are generous. The eggs Benedict were very good and so is the red velvet pancakes. They have very good drinks and shakes too. I'll want to hit this place up next time I visit.
(4)
Candice B.
I am excited to be living close enough to walk on over whenever I feel the urge to eat a novelty breakfast. One thing that irks me about novelty breakfasts is the complexity that overtakes some ideas, the mix of 7000 different ingredients that leave me confused. Enter the Red Velvet Pancakes. Pancake, cream, strawberry, done. Anywhere else, the chef would fill it with cream and banana and sausage, top it with nuts and strawberries and broccoli, and serve it with a reduced balsamic cream of mushroom soup maple compote; and it would be called Red Velvet What The Freakshow Massacre Is This. Sabrinas, I'm looking at you. Much love (so much love), but less really is more. So, Green Eggs. The perfect balance of interesting and simple. Besides the famed pancakes, the PB&J French Toast has exactly the right number of ingredients, and any of the french toast specials follow suit. The egg dishes are all good, the rosemary potatoes are divine, the BLT will knock your socks off if you're into BLTs, and even the falafel could stand up against some of the other falafel choices around town. Bottom line is, you can't go wrong ordering anything here, though if you get overwhelmed easily I would avoid the Kitchen Sink. I happily drink the coffee, but it's a little bit too bitter for my taste. That is not Green Eggs' fault, of course, but if you aren't a bitter coffee lover, you might want to pass. The reason I can't give this place 5 stars is because of the service. One person will take your order and bring you the check. Twelve other people will refill your coffee and water and take your plate when you're finished. If you want to order a side of bacon halfway through your meal, good luck finding your server and/or flagging them down as they whizz by your table. While I will come back again and again for the food, I am less than thrilled with feeling dismissed when I want more delicious food to stuff in my belly. Cash only.
(4)
Syvan T.
The food was incredible. The eggs benedict was cooked perfectly and the side of home fries were delicious. The red velvet pancakes almost taste like a red velvet cake inserted into a pancake. They had chocolate chips inside and strawberries on top and were just scrumptious. I would recommend both to split. The staff was very nice and the atmosphere is warm and homey. They have different flavored coffees, I had I loved this place and will be visiting again. The prices weren't astronomical but not exactly cheap either. I'd definitely come here again
(4)
Sybille P.
The food here is fabulous. I had the Tiramisu French toast and it was soooo decadent and the portions are HUGE! Definitely go on an empty stomach. Two reasons why I'm not giving it 5 stars. 1. Cash only. "Where they do that at?!" and 2. $0.25 for a leftovers box? I'm sure they're not that hard up. Other than that, a great Philly spot.
(4)
Natalie M.
First of all, I am a huge fan of local cafes and privately owned restaurants. And if you are too, this place is PERFECT. The setting is modern with a touch of a nature, making it a pretty casual place (no need for fancy for breakfast!). My entire meal and my friends' meals were all fantastic, but I don't think any of us finished because the portions are so big. If you go, I recommend the raspberry chocolate truffle lattes, they were so good we got them to go too!
(5)
Matthew H.
I have lived in Philly for a while now and live in South Philly not too far from this Green Eggs location. I have been to 2 of the 3 numerous times and have always enjoyed myself. Yes there is a wait usually on the weekends but we have found that if you can get there before 10:30 am or so you can usually avoid a wait or have one but it's maybe 15 minutes. Service has been good and we haven't ever had a server that was an issue. The food is great and the portions large so definitely come hungry. On our most recent visit we sat at the counter and ordered. We did the short rib benedict and chicken sandwich. Both were very very good and I thoroughly enjoyed mine, I was happy to see that the eggs were not over-poached. I also ordered a side of their house made scrapple and it was definitely very good. It had a very porky taste to it and I would definitely order it again. This is definitely a good go-to for breakfast and also a good place to take people that are visiting from out of town. Although I think Sabrina's has the edge on this place, Green Egg's is definitely better than Morningglory in my opinion.
(4)
Lisa P.
This place. THIS PLACE! Clean, quick, HUGE servings! The bar is a great place to eat or you can lounge for a table. The servers are great and real. We came from San Diego and overseas for a reunion and had planned to go to Ippoliti's but they were closed and right down the corner from here. SO GLAD we came inside! Gluten free options, vegan options, and MASSIVE menu with MASSIVE plates!! GO HERE!!!
(5)
Jennifer P.
This place is excellent for breakfast, brunch or lunch! I really love how they make their dishes look very appetizing. In the past, I ordered the red velvet pancakes for 12$ and the Belgium pancakes which was 9$. Both dishes were 5/5! Very nice service and they bring out their dishes at a normal-fast pace. Any cons is that it's only cash only and it gets crowded easily and you have to wait for a long time to get your table. Otherwise it's an awesome place to eat!
(4)
Evan M.
Cash only with an ATM on site. I've been here multiple times and usually try something different each visit. I have yet to be let down. The food is incredible and the friendly staff operates with a sense of urgency. I usually finish my plate fast so I can start stealing my wife's food. If I had to choose a favorite I'd probably go with the Shrimp & Grits Benedict.
(5)
Sandra S.
Your food was incredible and I want to come back despite the photos of the rats leaking on the table. Did someone set you up? Your still one of my fav breakfast spot in the city.
(4)
Ashley S.
My sister loves coming here for brunch so my family finally gave here to see what it's all about! After quite a bit of a wait (they told us 25-35 mins, although ours was closer to 50 mins - there was a large party that morning though), we were finally seated. Our waiter was very friendly, although he was a little forgetful and hard to get a hold of. In his defense, it was July 4th weekend! The soy dish and veggie benedict were delicious, although the short ribs flavor dominated the benedict. We'll definitely be back!
(5)
Mike P.
This place is something I wouldn't have given a second thought if I didn't see the menu. Upon seeing both crème brulee French toast and red velvet pancakes I realized I had to make a decision, do I order the French toast, pancakes, or just man up and get both. Upon getting there I noticed the place was fairly packed for a weekday around 11, but we were seated right away. I had thought the juice seemed a bit expensive but it was freshly squeezed, and therefore not from concentrate and it jumps the price. As for the menu options I thought they were all pretty reasonable. One thing that did jump out at me was CASH ONLY, OH NO! I thought, as I have cash on me as often as I get the oil changed in my car. But there is an ATM on premise, and it charges a measly .99 cents which I was completely fine with. Onto the food, I went with the French toast I figured being crème brulee flavored it would be a great addition to my list "Where to get some tasty or unique Creme Brulee". It also leaves me with a reason to come back for the pancakes. I considered getting a side of the pork chorizo; I really wanted to try it. I just felt it might be worth waiting. I was right, the French toast was HUGE! It was a mountain of a breakfast with a creamy peak of fresh whipped crème and custard, it was heavenly. I barely finished and over at slightly as I didn't want anything to go to waste and it was to little to take home. All in all I was happy I had come here, the food was fantastic, pair it with the friendly staff and the average prices, you can't go wrong. I hope to come back soon for the Red velvet pancakes.
(4)
Jill R.
I had a wonderful late afternoon brunch today at Green Eggs Cafe as a first timer! My sister has been before, but she decided I should check it out. I absolutely loved the friendliness of the place, the open layout of the tables, and the color in the place. And the food, wow. People make jokes about everything in Texas is bigger, but i don't think those Texans have seen the portion size at this little cafe in Philly! I had the chicken and waffles eggs benedict which was AMAZEBALLS, and my sister had the regular eggs benedict. However, the tables surrounding us were loaded with large displays of French Toast and Red Velvet Pancakes (seriously? They did that?) Servers were incredibly polite and efficient. I will be back just for those red velvet pancakes. And that's it. Maybe.
(4)
Bernardino A.
I was delighted when this place first opened up. I work in the neighborhood so I benefit from a variety of excellent lunch options, but it's always great to have yet another option. The place has a good feel to it, large windows and an open layout in the dining area allow for a nice sunny dining experience (when the sun's cooperating of course). The staff are very friendly and attentive and I've never experienced otherwise. I also give the servers points for paying attention to tables that aren't their own. You're unlikely to sit waiting for your check just because your server is busy with other customers; someone else is usually quick to step in. I've never seen anything to support the reviewers that pan the service here and definitely have to count the waitstaff as one of the positives of the place. I've come here a few times on the weekend for brunch and there was a wait like most decent brunch spots around the city but nothing like the outlandish hour-plus waits at Sabrina's. I believe they now add seating in the main area to accommodate more people on the weekends. They're also expanding with another room to cut down on the wait during crunch time and are eventually going to be open for dinner. There are great breakfast/brunch items on the menu and I wish I came here more in the morning to be in the mood to eat them, but as it is I generally stick to the sandwiches which are all worthwhile. There is a decent amount of variety: all manner of eggs, pancakes, waffles, french toast, sandwiches, and salads, and a few vegetarian options. I generally come at least once a week for lunch and am never disappointed. While I'm giving Green Eggs 4 stars there are a number of things that make that make it more like 3.5 to me. (The food often takes a while to come out, especially if they're busy but sometimes inexplicably when they're not. I'm used to that by now so I know not to come when I'm in a hurry, but it's a negative for sure. For some reason they put the ingredients on top of the omelets rather than inside. It wasn't always like this but somewhere along the line they stopped putting your cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, whatever, on the inside, which results in something like goat cheese coming out cold and unmelted when it should be warm and creamy on the inside. The other downside of coming here so frequently is that the specials don't seem to change very often; steak and eggs is perpetually at the bottom of the specials board. I used to have a little rant at the bottom of this review complaining about their choice to stop accepting credit cards but my online gripe didn't change their minds so I've excised it. Just be aware it's cash only, fortunately they also have an ATM.
(4)
Elana S.
What a great place. Stopped in on a Saturday AM. There were a number of people waiting so I thought we were in for a long wait. But as it turns out we were seated immediately. The waitresses were cute and very nice. My Portabella Benedict was out of this world and just the right size. I have been to other wonderful establishment who give you a huge amount of food and either I leave feeling gluttonous or wasteful. This was just perfect and amazingly good. My hubby got the chicken waffles and he also left raving. Can not wait to go back. Hint: check out the fish market next door - one of the best in the area.
(5)
T. M. S.
Love brunch. LOve breakfast. I love it even more when it tastes good, doesn't suck in anyway and isn't full of dumb pretentious shit that some hipster printed up because they know it's hot now. This place looks awesome inside and I don't know how they can afford all the dead space but I don't care. It was so nice to be inside waiting for a table. I KNOW that was money they could have squeezed in there for other tables but the set-up was sweet AND I could get a cappuccino while I waited and sat on the edge of a couch. Nowhere near me, but I will go here before almost any other breakfast place because of these factors alone. Thank you for not being a greedy bastard Mr/Mrs. Owners...
(4)
Jimmie B.
Great Place! Service and food are wonderful... Only downfall is that it's always crowded but they try to seat you fast. It's a frequent for me.
(4)
Alix M.
I had a terrible experience here just this morning. My grandparents were in town today, and I suggested we go to the Green Eggs Cafe for a late brunch. I asked the hostess how long the wait would be for a group of five and she quoted me 20-25 minutes. After waiting outside in the cold for about 10 minutes or so, I finally asked if there was a place to sit down. (I had noticed that their original waiting area was now filled with dining tables). She pointed out a side waiting room, and about 15 other cold people followed our party into the warm waiting room. I guess the hostesses didn't feel the need to tell anyone about their new waiting area. After about 35 minutes of waiting, I went back outside to check on the status of our table. She said that two large tables were finishing and about to get their check, she quoted another 10-15 minutes. As I went back into the waiting area, I noticed a group of 6 waiting. Another 15 minutes pass, and I go back outside AGAIN to see whats going on. Just as I'm asking, the table of six that came AFTER us was just getting seated. When I inquired about the "second" table that was finishing up their meals, she said she didn't know what I was talking about, and that there was no other table. At this point, we had waited for about an hour with two elderly grandparents. I went up once again to inquire about our table, and at this point the hostess had a major attitude. She raised her voice and was claiming that this wasn't her fault and she couldn't help us. We were so frustrated by this point that we left and had a wonderful brunch at Hawthorne's cafe! Overall, the two teenage hostesses were extremely rude and unhelpful. I've worked as a hostess at a busy restaurant before, and the hosting staff is the first experience you have in a restaurant. If you can't have a friendly attitude, it isn't the job for you. If the service inside is anything like the hosting service, I recommend that everyone walk right by this place.
(1)
Corey B.
Heres a pro-tip for green eggs cafe: Add pesto eggs to your menu. Then you can actually have "Green Eggs" on your menu, and they would probably be amazing... duurrrrh! Green eggs is pretty good though - I've tried the kitchen sink and the creme brulee french toast. both were very very delicious. Coffee is good too, but the ice coffee was more like diet ice water, with a coffee twist.
(4)
Michael O.
In the interest of full disclosure, I did go here on a Sunday during the brunch rush, so maybe they weren't at their best? The wait was over an hour, which on a Sunday during brunch rush, OK, but the hostesses seemed to have empty tables that weren't getting occupied very quickly, so that was a bit annoying. The pice is very reasonable, and the quantities are not skimpy. The service is average, coming around a couple of times but not necessarily attentive. The food was just not that good to me. I had the "kitchen sink" based on reviews and mine was basically a skillet of slop. It was all put together in such a way I couldn't even find my eggs. I think I might have been happier with another choice, but I'm probably not going back to find out...not because it was horrible, but just because I think there's better out there.
(2)
Kim R.
We went for Sunday brunch around 11am. I'm sure it was a freak strike of good luck but we got a table outside with NO WAIT. This was a great start. The menu has so many delicious choices it was hard to decide. I got the veggie eggs benni and my other pals got french toast, red velvet pancakes, and grilled cheese. I normally wouldn't list everything we ate but my point is it was all soooo delicious!! Also not too expensive. We will be back very soon.
(5)
jaimie k.
OK, yes, I'm in. I'm not defecting from Sabrina's, I'm just saying I'm in. With almost all my chips. Because a large stack of chips just about equals the value of the creamy gravy'd biscuits with sumptuous sausage -- easily the best side on the menu...unless you like thick cut bacon slabs. And then there's the quinoa porridge. MON DIEU! So good and filling though it seems small. The burrito, the biscuits biscuits biscuits and gravy gravy gravy. Essentially, I'm saying overrating is damn good. Other news: everyone's friendly, the space is awesome and more neighborhood-y than hipster-haven and the prices are fair. The only bad news, other than the possible long lines and no weekend reservations are, is that it can be hit or miss. I've gone more than a few times now -- and more than a few a week for more than a few weeks -- and there are times where the steak of the steak and eggs is PERFECTION, but there are times when it's not. Same for the burrito and, unfortunately big time same for the coffee, which can be watery at times.
(5)
Marilyn S.
THE KITCHEN SINK. that is all.
(5)
Phillip R.
Horrible would be putting it mildly.The food was old served cold by a frown faced waitress fresh out of trailor park boot camp. Although you should feel grateful to get anything for your money here; (which is exactly what you get) DON'T ASK THE WAITER/WAITRESSES FOR ANYTHING!!!! I don't know what they do but your satisfaction is not it. Parking is center city with no parking lots. The food had burnt debris from the grill. THIS WAS A THIRD WORLD EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!
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Lena W.
This is a great brunch spot. However, the wait is really long. I don't know if it is really worth it. The quality of the food can be inconsistent as well. A few times I have come here and my eggs were overcooked. The staff are not too quick as well. They need so have somebody that just refills coffee because asking for a refill is difficult and ridiculous. The breakfast burrito, according to my boyfriend, is pretty decent here. Not his favorite one, however. He prefers to get the everything but the kitchen sink option here.
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Monique D.
Disgusting...rude...unprofessional...slop... I guess it was my fault for ordering shrimp and grits but i didn't expect for them to serve me slop. When I complained about it the waitress looked like a deer in headlights...talk about dumb..,she had to get the manager who informed me of course i could get it made differently but I had to pay for both. Huh? Really...you serve me slop and i have to pay for your incompetent dish. Wait he had the nerve to ask me if I wanted to take it home. So I sat there and ate nothing while the rest of my party had their breakfast. I already knew in my head there was no way i was paying for food i didn't eat so i asked to look at the menu again....$12.00 shrimp and grits...perfect cause the tip on $58.38 would have been $12.00 even swap....meanwhile they were so rude the waitress never even came back to our table she sent someone else. For the first time ever i left exact change $58.38 there was no way the were getting a tip out of me. How could a manager/owner leave a customer so unhappy and not give a shit. I will never spend my money here again. I hate to even give it one star.
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Rissa V.
Can't believe i haven't reviewed this place yet. This is my favorite brunch spot in the city, although I tend not to go more often than not, only because I'm afraid of the wait after 9:30am, especially for more than 2 people. Even at 2:30, I've waited with 2 people for almost an hour. But still, super worth the wait on the times i suck it up! The grits and shrimp were great, although asked for the additional shrimp and they forgot the cheese and the scrapple bits. I asked for them, but then the server forgot to bring it twice and by that time it was too late I ate it. And still got charged the extra though i didn't have the rest of it. the fried chicken part of the waffle chicken benedict, just doesn't have enough chicken. Well on mine i got a small piece on top, like the size of a wing. I was glad to have other meals to help finish, as i wasn't totally satisfied with that one. I love the Kitchen sink dish. The stuffed French Toasts are alllll good, I've tried most of them and the specials and go back to them each time. Also had california sammich here and that is also amazing. I really do love this place.
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Greg U.
Greatest breakfast/brunch place in Philly. Its almost always busy, but for good reason. The food is great, the portions large, and wait staff are super cool. Take a woman there, she'll love it, I promise you!
I've recently tried out green eggs and at first I doubted it. A friend referred me to this place and all I thought was the price is outrageous. But then when the food came out, there was so much food I couldn't even finish it so I took it home. I think I was food drunk after 3/4 of the food. This cafe is now my favorite and is worth every cent.
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Michelle L.
This place is totally legit. Almost perfect! Huge, amazing menu with tons of great brunch options. Full lunch offered too. Healthy plates make an appearance for sure with a whole area designated to salads and vegan options, and then there are meals labeled "The Kitchen Sink" or "Chicken and Waffles with a million and one add-ons". You get the idea. Total cult-following. Cheap, inexpensive, and the orders came out quick. -1 star for the irritation in our hostess' attitude when our table of 6 changed to a table of 7. They were planning on pushing two tables together anyway that easily sat 8, yet she was a total B about it and told us the wait would be another 30 mins. This is only after we asked her "How long will the new wait be?" and she responds, "I don't know." When your first interaction with someone is them being awful, it can easily make you not want to ever return. Rude. Other than that girl though, I think this place is top-f'n-notch. All other servers were sweet, knowledgeable, and on top of things. So many delicious meals were eaten this day and with prices like theirs, it really makes it hard not to want to eat here everyday.
Coffee's good, service is excellent. Pork Belly Benedict hit the stop. Good value brunch! Came here on Friday morning and there was no problem getting seated. Hip atmosphere. Just landed on a red eye from California and I feel like I never left. Vegan options, soy milk, etc are all cool things to have on the menu. Fair warning, it's cash only a la California. ATM inside.
(5)
Dave D.
Words can't describe how good this place is! From the coffee to the staff to the insanely good menu and specials this is a once a week stop in for me!
(5)
elle m.
This place is right around the corner from my house and I SOOOO wanted to hate it. This is rough and tumble South Philly, man. Who does this place think it is? With its interesting menu, cute sign in a clean modern font and inviting decor... I knew something had to be off! The prices! Wait, no... they too are pretty impressive. All in all, I have to say there isn't one thing to hate about this place. From the menu to mission statement everything is tied up in a neat little organic bow ready for you to enjoy. My boyfriend enjoyed the Kitchen Sink - the WHOLE Kitchen Sink to which the bus boy exclaimed, "I've never actually seen anyone finish that." To which the BF smiled and passed out due to brunch overload. I enjoyed the trio of Kobe beef sliders and side salad. Loved the Shiitake mushroom and Quail egg sliders, but felt the bleu cheese and bacon to be pedestrian compared to the flavors of the first two. The salad was a perfect tangy complement to the burgers. We went around 10:30 on a Sunday and had about a 25 minute wait. When we left about 45 minutes later, the line was MUCH longer. Only giving 4 stars because it was hard to get refills on coffee and water.
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Kim L.
The grilled cheese with tomato soup is of God.
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Yohann S.
There's never a line 2 times I've been here on Sunday noon. There's not much selection on their menu, compare to Sabrina's. The service has been great, in both times I've been here with my buddies. One time, my friend ordered a salmon omelete. He didn't know that the salmon is raw, and ofcourse.. he can't eat raw. So when the food arrived, he told our server that he can't eat raw. I'm surprised that she didn't complain or anything. She just kindly took the food back and said it was no problem and gave my friend another chance to order another food. There's no extra charge or anything. It was nice. The food price range also not bad. A 'normal' price for breakfast/brunch type of restaurant. Which is $8-$12. So if you're tired with Sabrina's line, just go here. Just as good.
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Bill M.
To ring in the New Year morning right before heading out for some Mummers craziness a friend and I decided to try Green Eggs for a brunch that was suitable for the first bite of 2013. And it turned out to be one that delivered in epic proportions. I've known about Green Eggs for years, and have savored plenty of impressive bites from it at events like Flavors of the Avenue, but with rarely being up during the brunching hour and soooo many other spots on my to hit list, it ended up sitting on the backburner. But when my friend suggested a South Philly brunch spot to kick of our journey I couldn't think of a better destination. and I'm glad that I did since it gave me plenty of time to take in strong coffee from La Colombe, a chill dining space with interesting local artworks and satisfying service. Perusing such an EGGcelent menu that was fully loaded with incredible sounding Benedicts (Pork belly! Shrimp & grits! Chicken & Waffles! Woohoo!). sweet french toast variations like tiramisu and creme brulee, an impressive breakfast burrito, and a stacked lineup of sides; meant that I had no freaking clue what to order! But as I read through the menu there were two words that continued to echo off in the back of my mind - KITCHEN SINK!!! because three scrambled eggs, home fries, peppers & onions, cheese, a homemade JUMBO biscuit, and sausage gravy all tossed into one cast iron skillet just sounded like the perfect taste of decadence to usher in a new year. And while It may have ended up being the only meal I enjoyed that day (it was large enough for 3 servings!), I loved every moment of its homecooked goodness! While I definitely plan to go a different route by enjoying something that isn't as freaking huge and omnipresent, I definitely have Green Eggs on the map as a spot to come back to and enjoy again.
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Zoe K.
Needs new management!! With so many good brunch places in the city, I do not feel the need to go back to one where the management has no respect for their customers. We recently ate at Green Eggs, and had a terrible interaction with the "manager," Nick. The restaurant was out of the food that we ordered, but did not let us know until about 25 min after we ordered. The waitress took her time in getting us a menu so we could choose another item. In the meantime our food arrived, and the kitchen sent us food that we didnt order - but not to make up for being out of items- they apparently figured we could just eat that instead. When our waitress was unfazed by this we asked to speak with the manager. He didn't seem to understand why we woudlnt just eat what we were served, and his response was that we had three options: 1. wait another 30 min while they made something else, 2.eat what we were given or 3. leave. I have never had a manager tell me I should leave before. It was rude, uncalled for and an inappropriate way to handle the situation. With rats at one location, and a rude manager at another, I see no need to give this restaurant my money again.
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Nicole L.
I love the food here. Every time we go to Philly we make sure to get brunch. This past Saturday I ordered the short rib and poached egg and it didn't disappoint. The serving was so big I ate it twice (the poached egg wasn't soft the second time, but it was still good)! We sat outside and truly enjoyed people watching while sipping the delicious coffee. Over all a great experience.
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DanaJoy88 ..
Fresh, creative, and delicious......This place always wows me and I love going here for something different from the regular breakfast food routine. They even have amazing hot drinks, their peanut butter and jelly latte being my absolute favorite.
(5)
Alison C.
Amazing! The food and specialty drinks were delicious. The waitstaff was friendly, attentive and good at suggesting dishes. Our party of 5 had the specialty cookie dough stuffed french toast that was a winner, more like dessert. 2 kids had the child portion of red velvet pancakes, although they didn't like them as much as I did (red velvet isn't sickening sweet & after they tasted the cookie dough dish they were sorry for not ordering those). I had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict with added cheese grits and the dish was too die for, the grilled bread as the base really made it wonderful, buttery & crunchy. We also sampled the salted caramel latte both hot & iced & the whipped cream they topped it with was delicious. We got there a little after 9am on a Saturday & were seated right away. For the 5 of us it was $100, kinda pricey but a nice treat and the portions were really filling, enough for all of us to have leftovers. The only down side was the fish store next door had the WORST smelling trash; I don't think anyone could've enjoyed sitting outside in that particular day.
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Victoria T.
Went here last Thursday for brunch on a whim and was blown away! I got the chicken and waffles with a blueberry lemonade and ate every last bite. Great portion size for the prices. The menu has a great mix of sweet and savory items and the list of ever changing specials was mouth watering. As many others have said this is a cash only establishment so make sure you hit the ATM before. They do have one inside however I'm sure there is a surcharge. Great place and great service, I will most definitely be back again! An amazing neighborhood spot that attracts all sorts of people!
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Trey R.
Good breakfast spot, the food side of brunch, if you don't mind a little wait. I'm not in philly often, so I don't have vast experience, but I was very pleased with my meal. Quite a few interesting looking things on the menu, too - plus fun specials - so if you live nearby, you could go back without getting bored. There's no booze, so it's not a proper brunch place, but it would do well as one. Assuming they just haven't been able to get a liquor license, it's over $100K here, can't be much better there. Can't fault them for that, but know what you're getting into.
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Jenny L.
A lovely little brunch spot. Came on a Saturday morning around 11 there was a 20-30 minute wait. No problem we went to go sit at the counter. The bf and I got the red velvet pancakes and kitchen sink. Both were huge and delicious. Would like to come back and try other items on menu. And it's cash only but no problem there. There's an ATM inside.
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Chelsea B.
I have eaten here about 5 times now for breakfast. Love the food. The creme brulee French toast is soooooooo good. Portions are large so you can share. Service is quick and cash only. Also tried the salted caramel latte the last time I went and loved it. If it's the weekend get there before 11 for breakfast or be prepared to wait.
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Lissa M.
De.Licious. Yummmmm. I went with some friends for brunch and it was great. I split the apple pie French toast which is too yummy for words. My friends had the chicken and waffles, pancakes, everything was good. Great fresh squeezed orange juice. Great Service. I will definitely be back.
I ate here this past weekend and it was amazing. I ordered the eggs Benedict. Definitely one of the best I've had. I also had some onion fritters. They tasted like onion rings and sweet potato chips had a beautiful and delicious baby. It was a little crowded (the place is pretty small, which is typical of downtown cafes), but we got seated very quickly and our food also came out super fast. I'd definitely reccommend this place!
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Dayna R.
WOW! Best brunch I have possibly ever had in my lunch. Chose to take my mom here for mother's day, but I was taking a gamble, and she and I could not have been more happy. We both split the frittata, I forget which one, and the New Orleans french toast. Both dishes were incredible. There is a pretty long wait, so if you are starving, I don't suggest going here, or at least eat a small snack beforehand. I will be going back again & again & again. I want the frittata now, actually.
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Theresa A.
Living just around the corner, I was excited to have a new breakfast/brunch/lunch spot to add to the rotation of the usual Cantina, Sabrina's, Beau Monde, and Morning Glory options. However, I was sorely disappointed on more than one occasion. The first time we dined here was for brunch with my boyfriend, our roommate and his parents. They were somewhat busy but not apologetically--after waiting in the lobby for 30 minutes then finally being seated we had to wait yet again for our waitress to ever visit our table. We ordered tea and coffee but disappeared before we could give her our food order. Our coffee and tea finally came but never any sugar or cream. When she finally retrieved them, we were shocked that she returned with only milk and sugar in the raw. Apparently, white granulated sugar, splenda, equal, sweet and low, and half and half are not offered here. Strange for a breakfast joint if you ask me. Not that it really would have mattered anyway since both the coffee and tea were cold by the time she brought the chunky brown stuff and cow juice. Our first trip was also around Valentine's Day. I'm a pretty basic breakfast eater (pancakes, waffles, bacon, although I'm not into eggs or maple syrup) so I was excited to see "heart shaped waffles" on the special menu. Unfortunately, this meant 2 regular circular waffles which they cut into triangles-not hearts-and I can only assume that they threw the edges in the garbage. This was depressing since there were literally 2 bites per triangular waffle chunk. All this for $9? You've got to be kidding me. When she put it down in front of me our whole table asked where the rest of my breakfast was. The waitress was not amused and made no attempt to rectify the situation. No one was particularly thrilled with their meals and the bill was certainly not a bargain. But, I'm all about second chances (with restaurants at least) so we attempted breakfast there on another occasion just a couple of weeks ago. This time we were joined by my boyfriends sister and her boyfriend. After the 45 minute wait we were more than ready to eat. Having experienced the last stint with the tea situation, I thought ahead and brought my own sugar (I'm a problem solver, I suppose you could say). For breakfast I went for the pancakes, my boyfriend had the stuffed french toast and his sister and her boyfriend both had the eggs benedict. The pancakes were diner style and quality, but with another hefty $7 price tag for 3 pancakes. The berry compote and strawberries were good but in limited amount. Luckily there was some extra floating around on the french toast plate for dipping. While he enjoyed the french toast, Scott would definitely vote for Sabrina's over Green Eggs' any day. The eggs benedict was so-so although the potatoes were admittedly good. Overall another OK/Fair meal with another unfriendly waitress who forgot about us on more than one occasion. The most frustrating occurrence was after she dropped the bill and, after waiting 10 minutes, we had to go inside and track her down to run our credit card. :/ Needless to say we probably won't be back anytime soon. Although they do say "third time's a charm" so who knows...
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William L.
Best breakfast spot in Philly. Must haves: Crem brulee french toast, The Kitchen Sink. Great food of the week. Can't go wrong. Herbs grown on the roof. Get your name on the wait list early! "Best in Class": Brunch, overall.
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Julia N.
I wandered in here with some very hungry triathletes last weekend. This being a Sunday, 'round brunch o'clock, and South Philly... of course there was a wait. Unlike some of the other brunch standbys (looking at you, Sabrina's), though, this place has a nice lounge for people to wait in and extra seating at the counter - I sent a silent thank-you to whoever designed this spot for sparing me half an hour of awkward loitering on the sidewalk on a 96-degree day. Started with perfectly serviceable coffee (I like the raw sugar cubes) and juice, and I perused the restaurant's eco-friendly mission statement as well as the menu. I'm simultaneously irked and enthralled by the whole idea of a mission statement for a brunch spot - this is a mildly presumptuous thing, right? - but I certainly appreciate the commitment to minimal waste and sustainable practices. My calorie-torching post-race friends ate giant breakfast burritos with great gusto, and my grilled cheese and tomato soup (a last-minute choice since they were out of veggie sausage for tofu scramble) was satisfying. I am looking forward to coming back for the peanut butter French toast and perhaps a Coke in a small glass bottle, with a side of righteous self-satisfaction for recycling it afterward.
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Justin S.
Great place! Food is amazing, and the coffee is free flowing. Marcella and Angelica gave excellent service with equally amazing smiles. This is a prime spot.
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Natalie S.
I absolutely LOVE the Quinoa porridge, ah-mazing and perfect for a gluten free gal like myself. The service is impeccable. I adore Jen, Lauren and all the gals. Their friendliness and attentiveness keeps me coming back several times a week. A great neighborhood brunch spot any day of the week.
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Brendan O.
I expected better. The food is good, but the crowds are significant, the service is spotty, parking is a nightmare, and if one has the misfortune of being relegated to the (poorly lit, speaker-less, cramped, badly ventilated) back room the experience is most definitely in the 2-star range.
This is the spot to go to when you are able to splurge a little on breakfast. It's always fresh and delicious. Try out any of the specials, especially if it involves french toast! You will get hooked on the kitchen sink, always a hit. Friendly staff, and atmosphere.
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Sarah R.
Green Eggs is another great place to have so close to Broad, for those of us suffering from a dearth of breakfast spots in Point Breeze. I recently visited on a weekday morning for breakfast, joining the friendly neighborhood crowd - without the weekend brunch wait. The service was great, although the food took a bit longer to arrive than I expected. This time around, my dining partner and I stuck to menu staples rather than binging on their yummy (but usually over-the-top) specials. The quinoa porridge was a unique dish, flavorful and filling. Green Eggs does a decent rosemary breakfast potato: delicious but would have been better served a bit warmer. The pancakes - ordered with fresh fruit on top - were standard but well-received. Also: nice tea selections and the fresh-squeezed OJ is expensive but solid. Overall, Green Eggs is a good staple. It can stand up to Sabrina's and Morning Glory, even if you opt for their dishes that don't induce a post-brunch food coma. A quick note: Green Eggs no longer takes credit cards. A small sign on the table explained the switch to cash-only as a way to cut costs without raising menu prices. Fine with me - there is an ATM in the bar section, with a surcharge of only $0.99!
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Deanna S.
I was so in love with their Northern Liberties location (which is a block and a half from my job) that when I realized there was one within a 5 minute walk from my house I had to check it out. Good Stuff: -Close to home -Serves GREAT food -Delicious tea -Friendly waitstaff -I'm pretty sure they open as early as 7am for you early bird eaters Bad Stuff: -I'm not sure there is any.... -Do they deliver? That might be the only con...
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Shamus M.
Any place where there's almost always a 30-60 minute wait has to be worth it, right? In the case of Green Eggs, totally right. I've been hesitant to try this brunch spot due to just that reason, but we braved the 40 minute wait for two this weekend to find ourselves handsomely rewarded with good food at cheap prices. The Good: Kitchen Sink, Kitchen Sink, Kitchen Sink! This thing will cure your hangover just by looking at it. Not to mention the amount of items under $10 is astonishing. We split the Creme Brulee French Toast, Kitchen Sink, and sides of bacon and rosemary potatoes-- everything came to under $25. The Bad: Nothing was a huge issue! If I had to nitpick, the waitstaff seemed overwhelmed, but when it came time to order you wouldn't have guessed it. Accommodating and friendly despite running around for what I'm guessing was a whole morning. The Ugly: Me after finishing as much food as I possibly could. Go to Green Eggs, or better yet don't. Maybe I'll be able to get in quicker next weekend.
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Brittanie k.
I love, LOVE this place! The establishment is really small and cozy and has a home feel to it The food is organic and so tasty! I go here for brunch anytime I want something really good! Try the steak and eggs special ;-) It's really good.....
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Adam L.
Went back to Green Eggs today. First time in a few months. A few things have changed: While popular before, Green Eggs seems to have become the Honey's of South Philly. This place if filled to the brim with hip folks getting brunch the morning after. The wait ranged from a long time to a very, very long time. I wonder if the Morning Glory has tumbleweeds blowing around. Wow. And secondly, they changed the signature grilled cheese! Why oh why?! The unique pesto rosemary on baguette is gone, replaced by a Gouda filled, chewy contraption served on plain ol white bread. It has a split long hot on it with bacon. (By the way, vegetarians take note: The bacon is curiously NOT listed in the menu's description). I find it somewhat inspired, and certainly tasty, but it just does not stand up to the previous dish. As I told my fiance, the grilled cheese sort of reminded me of the one I ordered as a tot at Friendly's. I meant it as a nostalgic compliment, but in hindsight, it's kinda sad. Still an alright place. Certainly an interesting, exotic brunch menu. Bring back the pesto grilled cheese!!!
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Rich G.
Here in November. Excellent all around. I had a regular breakfast, eggs, toast, etc., but it was made it way that i could never make on my own. It was awesome. I can't remember what my friend ordered but I do remember that she loved it too. The place was extremely packed but we were sat relatively fast, while having a coffee during the wait. I would recommend this place to anyone for a great breakfast.
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ashley j.
It's such a sad sad sad thing, but Green Eggs has really gone downhill recently. On the weekends we usually order takeout, because we have a toddler and the wait just isn't reasonable for us. We usually do this at least every other weekend. The last three times the food has been just terrible. Lox in the bagel in lox platter was spoiled, which ruins the whole thing. Mac and cheese side tasted overwhelmingly of mold. The pork belly cuban sandwich had burned, overcooked pieces of pork belly and raw, extremely fatty pieces of what I assume was the cured ham, which made me feel sick for entire day after eating a few bites of it. Seriously disappointing, expensive, and a total hassle to return something from takeout. Used to love this place and recommend it to everyone, but some attention needs to be paid to the degrading quality of the food.
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B A.
You should eat here. This was another that I really wanted to check out while in town based on Yelp reviews. My husband read about Sabrina's in the news so we went there first. Then, while in the Northern Liberties I saw the other location; not aware there were two we ended up here. Glad we did, we were sat right away and the ambience here is apparent as soon as you step inside. It just has a clean, natural, wholesome appeal. I was all french toasted out from Sabrina's, plus, I heard they have home made chorizo, so it was eggs and pork for me. Too good for words. I cannot have enough pig and when it is chorizo that is about 5 times the pleasure. They get two thumbs up for a great experience, I even forgive the slow coffee refills because it was just so tasty.
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Diana M.
I love to take friends and family visiting from out of town here for Sunday brunch. The only thing that can be annoying is the wait, but it is well worth it.
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Mary S.
Let me place you in the mood I was in when I walked into Green Eggs. I was hung over, not your normal, a mild headache hung over, I was "how did i get out of bed and why am I supposed to be upright, and most importantly, who drove us here b/c i dont think it was me" hung over. Alright, you got it? that's how I felt. Upon walking up to GE it's pretty obvious just how new this place looks. Even though it's situated on a corner in south philly, it really stands out as different from it's counterparts. Walking inside we noticed there was outside seating available but it was like crazy hot so we couldn't do that. When we came in we were greeted by the hostess who informed us there was a 20 minute wait. Seeing as I could barely move, we said that was fine and took to sitting down and waiting in their lovely waiting area. There's a counter you can sit at over here too and it's very nice with cute tiling work. The wait area has two large modern leather couches and some nice light fixtures and I believe hardwood floor. After a brief wait (less than they speculated) we were seated in the main dining area. The main dining area isn't like life changing its just nice wood tables and chairs, but the windows make the lighting great (although a bit bright for my hang over at the time- sunglasses stayed in place). The waitress was friendly even though I sat debating how my stomach would react to a coffee. And helpful when we had questions. The service area where all the coffee etc comes from has the same nice tiling that the counter top in the other room had which created a nice flow. I opted for a Short Stack of pancakes with fruit compote and some scrambled eggs. I am not a pancake person, I should let you know that up front. I believe my hang over was what was motivating me for something plain, yet hearty. The pancakes were gorgeous. Like they looked like cake- a real hearty awesome fluffy batter. The fruit compote was also great. The scrambled eggs were a bit dry. but I needed some protein so let's not complain. my friend had south Philly Eggs benedict. pretzel roll. pork loin cut thin. cream cheese. hollandaise sauce. It was simply irresistible. really it was fantastic. and it didn't make me sick- also a big win. There were a lot of different kinds of people here, which I like to see in a restaurant, families, hipsters, old south philly couples, which to me means the place definitely has draw. I like it a lot, and will definitely be going back in the future. Did I mention they have like 3 different kinds of french toast on the menu + a french toast on special- that is a lot of FT my friends and definitely worth the trip!
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Samuel L.
We went for Saturday brunch and though we did have to wait, it was only for about 15 minutes. I had the Eggs Benedict Philly Style with the home-fries. Loved the combination of pretzel bread, cream cheese and pork loin topped with the runny egg. The eggs were perfectly runny without being under-cooked. While it was enjoyable, I thought it could use a little bit more flavor. My wife had the Andouille Sausage Frittata. The zing of the Andouille gave the dish life. I think I like this dish more than my own, but I believe this was off their Specials Menu and not on their regular menu. We will definitely be returning when we have reason to be down in South Philly or even at their other location in Northern Liberties
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Emily S.
Yayy for Green Eggs! Get the tofu scramble and add goat cheese. That's all you need to know. Also the grits are bangin.
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Mindy K.
I had been wanting to go back to Green Eggs for brunch since I had stopped by a few months ago. Based on the croissant I had tried that day, I was concerned the food would just be MEH, and after our brunch visit, I'm not convinced it wasn't. Was that too many double negatives? Heh, I guess you could say, I'm undecided about this place, and I most definitely wasn't blown away. WHAT WE ATE *Breakfast Burrito: On the menu, they actually list all of the MANY ingredients that are in the burrito and I was very excited about this. It sounded hearty and I thought the olives and corn would be nice additions. What they don't tell you is that the "signature potato" includes huge pieces of red and green bell peppers. Which, in my hatred of that wretched vegetable, immediately makes me go EWWWWWW. Okay okay okay, I know that not many people agree with the EWWW assessment of bell peppers, but whatever your take on it is, it's undeniably a strong and very distinctive flavor. So, I'm sure for those folks that LIKE them, they add great flavor dimensions to dishes, but for those of us that really have a strong aversion to them, it taints the entire dish. ESPECIALLY, when they sneak up on you, like they did in the breakfast burritos. And, btw, the signature potatoes are in other dishes as well, so diner beware. I want to say that if it hadn't been for the bell pepper sneak attack, I would have enjoyed this more. But then again, P didn't really love it either and he digs bell peppers. *The kitchen sink If I had to break this down, I'd say the presentation definitely rocks, but the food itself was okay. The eggs and cheese part were pretty yummy - well cooked, but once again, the bell pepper factor in the potato mixture came into play here. JJP hates bell peppers as much as I do, so again, too much sneak attack pepper taste. The sausage pieces were great. If anything, I wished there were a bit more of them throughout - but hey, isn't that always true? The biscuits weren't buttery at all, so my guess is they bake these on-site just for this particular dish. Probs dry alone, but as part of this particular dish, they were really good. The REASON they were really good, however, is because of the decadent, creamy, savory sausage gravy..... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. The three of us were scooping this gravy up like it was soup. Wow, I realize that sounds gross, but it was really so good. Super rich, but not overly salty or overwhelmingly heavy. Without a doubt, this gravy makes/saves this dish. *Stone Ground Grits The grits were cooked well enough, but was too cheese heavy. It is surprising that I say that, but I would guess they used shredded cheddar mixed into the grits, and the result was that it thickened the grits too much. The grits, while they tasted okay, were too dense and thick and piece-y - almost lumpy - and that's not what you want. At least, that's not what I want.
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Jennifer T.
I saw a writeup of Green Eggs Cafe recently and decided to check it out one weekend when I was in the mood for a big fancypants brunch, but not in the mood to wait for a table at Sabrina's or Morning Glory. YUM. Good coffee, unique and tasty breakfast (I got the Peanut butter crunchy French toast), and best of all - it's all sustainable, local ingredients - even down to the packaging for takeout containers. The second time I went, there was a longgg wait, and I was sad. However, stealing bites of BF's biscuits and gravy from the Kitchen Sink entree made me forget all about it! The only downfall is that it's cash only and no reservations on the weekends, can't win them all I guess. You can watch Luke Nguyen's Vietnam cooking show while waiting for a table!
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Leslie M.
Walked here on a beautiful Saturday morn to eat some vittles and enjoyed a leisurely brunch. It's only a 3 star right now because the food didn't quite meet all the hype but I think my expectations may have been a bit too bloated. Ambiance: A breath of fresh air to put it succinctly. It's a clean and open space that gleams in a mix of modern but comfortable. I just felt at ease during my entire meal. Not the usual hustle and bustle of too close chairs and tables here! Service: Really accommodating especially for the large group I toted in with. Waited for 30 minutes but I enjoyed my wait as they had outside tables & inside couches where you could lounge with coffee while perusing through the citypaper. They were efficient and helpful with all of our requests. Never felt hurried or neglected despite being in a room apart. Definite plus. Food: This was where Green Eggs lost me a bit. I had heard the kitchen sink was the cat's pajamas. And I'm a sucker for southern comfort food and anything drowned in gravy/butter/fat. But it didn't quite meet my expectations - maybe not enough flavor or salt or sausage? I got a tired of eating it halfway through... which rarely happens... Nice big portions for a nice price point though. My eating compatriots that ordered the breakfast burrito had the much better choice in my opinion! The chorizo added a nice zing that exuded itself through the huge wealth of the burrito's contents. When I come back, I'll be hollering at this monster of a burrito. Also if you like sweet brunch items their French Toast was big & beautiful. Drinks: An array of juices (though not fresh squeezed on location - it is brought in from local orchards) and I liked their concept of being able to order juice/coffee while you wait for your table. Overall - it was a good experience and I look forward to eating here again with hopefully more savory memories.
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Tre H.
If it wasn't for the terrible service, I would have loved to make "Green Eggs" my new brunch spot. The servers were unfriendly, and I could not get a coffee refill the entire time I was seated. Any brunch restaurant without a bar had better at least keep the coffee flowing! The menu, however, was exceptional. There were more vegan options than are typically available for brunch. I got the tofu scramble with veggie sausage chunks, rosemary potatoes, and multigrain bread. It was all very, very delicious. I enjoyed the one cup of coffee that the server managed to bring to the table. In addition to the awesome grub I like the decor, I appreciate their mission of sustainability, and was glad I didn't have to wait long to get a table (party of two). I will probably go back to give it another shot. With an attitude adjustment, Green Eggs could be a great bruncherie.
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Mick C.
Went here for the first time the other day. Service was good (but there was only one other table). Food was great. Had the waffle fried chicken eggs benedict. It was definitely yummy. Also tasted the red velvet pancakes. Delicious. Will be back as I want to try many more things on the menu.
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Michele J.
I've eaten at their other locations before and always found it to be above average...but today the kitchen knocked my socks off! Their menu is extensive...and so it was difficult to choose. Fortunately, there was a bit of a wait (not too terrible for Saturday at 11 am in South Philly...25 minutes) so we were prepared to order by the time we were seated. My eyes were bigger than my stomach, so I had two eggs over easy, multi grain toast, cheesy grits with shrimp, and the silver dollar pancakes. I am a grits conoisseur, and these were divine. The pancakes...now, they were the best I have EVER eaten. I know it's just a PANCAKE, but they tasted a little like a cupcake...they were sweet and light. They offer Sprite Zero on the menu, although it wasn't available, so I had diet Coke, which was a bit flat. No biggie. The service was excellent...particularly for a place what was SLAMMING... our food was delivered quickly and HOT. We will be returning ...great job Green Eggs!
A bunch of friends and I have been here a number of times within the past several months. I would highly recommend the chicken and waffles Benedict, red velvet pancakes (it is A LOT to finish for just one person so def recommend getting the smaller size), buffalo mac and cheese, and the kitchen sink. It gets extremely busy on the weekends, but worth the wait. Service was also very good and friendly with food served in a timely manner.
Starting to be one of my favorite brunch spots. The French toast is excellent (my favorite breakfast food) and their breakfast specials are to die for. Love the sugar cubes but it it's not your deal then make sure you bring your Splenda, Equal or Sweet-n-Low with you.
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Shane J.
One Of My Favorite Brunch Spots!! I always have an amazing experience here. Prior to my first time...there was much BUZZ about the menu & of course the 'Red Velvet Pancakes'. There were a ton of great suggestions from friends of choices to make...I went with the shrimp & grits...my date had the pancakes. I suggest you get there early because it fills up fast..but the service remains good. If you like savory brunch with many choices...this is a good pick. I have been here several times & Everything is really delicious. The shrimp and grits was so good. The red velvet pancakes are served with large portions- there should be a Man vs. Food challenge to eat those pancakes and other menu items....really Bottom line...you can't go wrong with a visit to Green Eggs Cafe
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Nina B.
I love this place! Driving by and decided to stop by.. I'm so glad we did. French toast is amazing! Home made whip cream mmm mmm mmm. Potatoes with peppers/onions are delish. Shrimp and grits it a must! We will be back.
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Nasia L.
My first time visiting, I thought it was just another over rated breakfast spot in Philadelphia but the food was actually great! Friendly and fast service as well as a peaceful environment! The food presentation is also beautiful, I enjoyed myself
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Mohamed H.
This place is amazing! Everytimr I have visitors from out of town, we always make it a priority to go to Green Eggs at least once. The eggs benedict is the best around town. Their rosemary potatoes are like ambrosia. My friends who eat pork love the kitchen sink. (I wish they'd come up with an alternate gravy). Definitely going to keep going here!
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Denis B.
So my first experience at green eggs located on Dickinson st.was not so great.. The food was good but the service was lousy n they have not so good attitudes.. The wait was ridiculous.. Don't think I will return anytime soon, unless they were to change their attitudes. Disappointed, Gina C..
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Danit H.
I really like this place, but the last couple times it was missing something.. Went there last sunday for brunch, I had the turkey panini from the lunch menu and my husband had eggs benedict. as always the breakfast item was delicious and the the lunch item was lame. the turkey was dry, cold with no flavor. Even the rich avocado salsa and the basil aioli (both delicious) were not able to make it better. I ate half of a half without the turkey. lame.
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Michael M.
The wait time can be well over an hour on a Saturday morning, but well worth it. Staff is very friendly and quick. The Red Velvet pancake is probably the best pancake I've ever had, not too mention their huge and very filling. I wish Massachusetts had a place like this.
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Denise F.
Excellent food! Portions are huge. Kitchen sink is delicious. I ordered the gravy on the side. The Figgy Pudding oatmeal was like dessert.
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Josh P.
THIS PLACE HAS BECOME A FAVORITE! if you want a fun and unique breakfast place look no further. Delicious. I only give it 4 instead of 5 because the service has been slow routinely over my many visits. Slow, not bad. Ill still be going back.
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Carl S.
My Mother: I'll have the Eggs Benedict special, but could I have the sauce on the side? Server: I'm sorry mam, but we have a strict policy here that we can not "customize" our specials. My Mother: Oh I don't want anything special, just instead of dumping the sauce on top of the dish, please put it on the side. Server: Yeaaaah. I'm sorry but I just can't do that. Clearly a brain or even just the capacity for abstract thought are not a prerequisite to work at the Green Eggs Cafe
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Andrea T.
I'd give this place six stars if I could. I would give them seven stars if they opened one near me! This place is worth the wait. It's better than Sabrinas! Items not to be missed....the homemade chorizo! It is sooo good, not too greasy, not too spicy....sausage-y perfection! The biscuits and gravy are some of the best I have ever had. The sweet tea is just like Mom's. The french fries are perfection. What I would really like is a friend who wants to eat something sweet at breakfast! The sweet waffles and pancakes look so good, but whenever I come I want chorizo and sausage gravy! The great thing is the menu is great for vegan/veggie friends too! Just a great place for brunch/lunch!
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Alia M.
I was in philly for the weekend. This was the best meal I had. The shrimp n grits were delicious. My friends all enjoyed their food(chicken n waffles, short ribs Benedict, n salmon Benedict). Service was also good. I will be visiting this place next time im down here.
We loved this place and went regularly until the Mr. received his usual vegan breakfast burrito with real sausage in it. Mistakes definitely happen and we're pretty understanding, but when we brought it to the manager's attention, he reacted combatively, and without even looking at it, proceeded to tell my husband that he was wrong and that it definitely was not real meat. Previously, we dined here at least twice per month and enjoyed their veg options (the aforementioned, along with french toast) and really good coffee.
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Z M.
READ ME! READ ME! READ ME! Please stay away from their lunch and flavored ice lattes! I ordered their short rib panini with sweet potato fries and it was not acceptable! The flavor of the meal was pretty much non-existent. Their ice Nutella latte was horrific. The result of eating there? I was in the bathroom for "who knows how long" soon after.
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Jerry D.
You know, I used to come into Green Eggs Cafe every week. Everytime I would visit, I was treated to some of the best and most creative brunch food I have ever tasted. The specials were always delicious and the service, while never tremendous, was bearable. But nowadays, it's a different story. I don't know what the hell happened, but it seems like ever since 2013 started, Green Eggs has been on a steady decline. The food just isn't executed with the finesse it used to be. The specials all seem like cheap knockoffs of previously run specials. They just lack the flavor and love you can tell they used to have. It was so drastic that I asked my server what has happened. She agreeing with me, told me that the original chef was gone. THAT EXPLAINS IT! It's amazing the difference one man can make on three restaurants food. Now, along with the decline in food, and their rat debacle, you would think they would focus in customer service and giving the guest the best experience possible. Not at all. It's terrible how almost cocky their attitude is towards patrons is. Not even talking about the rude table tent telling me that I will have to pay for food even if I don't like it and don't eat it, I'm talking about the rushed pace of the servers and the distant nature they treat you with when you dine. To the owners of Green Eggs, do yourself and get people in there to focus back on the details at which you used to be so good at with service. And do yourself an even bigger favor and put this chef out to pasture and do whatever you have to to get the old chef back!! For the sake of us that loved your food and execution before and would like to continue to frequent your place!!
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Kelly V.
One of the best brunches in town... A lot of variety on the menu! The shrimp and grits is amazingggg good! Never was a fan before of grits.... But they really know how to make delicious! Coffee is La Columbe... You can never go wrong with that! The south Philly location is my favorite b/c it has one of the best services!
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Terez L.
Luv Green Eggs
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Rachel C.
There's a lot of Sunday brunches out there I want to try, but I do keep coming back to this one every so often. I've liked everything I've tried, portions are big, and I've never had to wait too long for a table (although I think I usually just sneak in under the rush a bit on the earlier side). Tiramisu french toast, although more dessert-like than anything, was reallllllly good. Their specials are always enticing and I love their wide selection of "benedicts." Friendly staff and a nice relaxing breakfast/brunch atmosphere. Will continue to use are our "go to" brunch spot. Oh, and I'm typically one who gorges on breakfast (give me all the bacon, eggs and greasy delicious breakfast foods you can think of!) but seriously, the quinoa porridge is SO good. I've only had it once, but I debate getting it every time I'm there. Must try it.
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Marissa N.
Portions are generous, little fee for your recycle-able to go containers. 45 minute wat around noon on a Sunday. Shrimp n grits Benedict, gulf shrimp, stone ground grits with aged cheddar and toast points topped with two poached eggs and Vermont cheddar sauce. Rather light on the shrimp, there may have been four. The eggs were poached perfectly, grits a great consistency, toast points were crisp and buttery. Stuffed French toast- brioche slices stuffed with fresh berries, ricotta cheese topped with chantilly cream, fresh berry compote and blackberry coulis, Ricotta had a very smooth texture, tall and delicious. Breakfast burrito -habanero tortilla w eggs, corn, house made pork chirizo, potato, peppers and onions, tex mex cheese topped w pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, whole black beans, and fire roasted red pepper black bean sauce. Seemingly absence of chorizo. The rest of the mess was delicious. Lobster and crab frittata-butter poached lobster, lump crab meat, fresh tomato, chive, traditional frittata batter, triple creme brie, old bay hollandaise. Delicious, good mix of seafood stood out. Cooked well through out. They were pretty busy, we saw four or five different faces at our table, they were pretty timely, it was loud, we needed to ask repetitively for straws, ketchup etc.
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Jenny L.
Back again. This is definitely one of my top favorite brunch places ever and so worth the 25 minutes wait even when it's around 2:30pm in the afternoon. I plan on trying something new every time I go back. My boyfriend has yet to try something new (he's stuck with his Kitchen Sink). This time I got the Creme Brulee French Toast. It was sooo good!! The berries were a bit tart, but nonetheless, still very good. Just the right amount of sweetness. The french toast could have been a bit fluffier, but still very good with the chantilly anglaise sauce/cream, berries, and whipped cream.. mmm. The combination of sweet and savory is so good. One bite of the Kitchen Sink, then a bite of my french toast is just yums. I live so close to this place, I should be a regular, but my wallet and tummy wouldn't be too happy. Once in a while seems healthy ;P
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Ron P.
9 out of 10 definitely recommend. Steak and eggs were incredible a must.
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Jen A.
I have always wanted to try this place out after hearing friends rave about it - so last Sunday, the hubby and I went over for breakfast. The place was much bigger than I thought and it was pretty packed. We did get seated right away which I was happy about because I was starving. We were greeted by a not-so-friendly server who seemed bothered. I ordered a latte and the tofu scramble. The hubby got coffee and the peanut butter French Toast. The portions were huge and the food was delicious! I would have enjoyed my trip here more had the server been nicer. We actually had 2 servers - the other one we had was sweet and made us feel welcomed - unlike the other server. When it came to tipping, the hubby and I agreed to just leave a 15% tip. I am usually a very generous tipper, but the one server did not deserve anything higher. I then realized that her and the other server shared tips and handed the nice server an extra couple of dollars. So, all in all, the food was great - but the blonde server could use a lesson on how to make patrons feel welcome.
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Lilli C.
This place is my new favorite brunch place in the city. The food is soo good, the portions are enormous, the prices are cheap, and the service is friendly. I got the breakfast burrito, which was massive and it was only 10 bucks. The only negative about the burrito was that it had too many potatoes in it, but that's just a personal preference. My boyfriend got the turkey club which I actually liked more than my breakfast burrito. It was on this delicious multigrain bread and the turkey was fresh and not just processed deli-meat. The place is BYO but they offer a caraffe of OJ and a bottle of Prosecco for 30 bucks. They are also cash only, but have an ATM on the premise.
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Ben P.
Hey! Guess where I used to go almost every weekend and will never go again?!!! GREEN EGGS!! YAY! Wait, what? Oh right, service has taken a complete and utter nosedive. What started as a couple of visits with spotty, inattentive service led to me walking out after sitting at our table for 15 minutes while every table around including ones sat after us were all served. I even gave them a few minutes AFTER I went to the hostess stand to remind them that a server had not come over to our table. And when we walked out, barely a blink from the servers, hostesses, etc. that we walked past, all who had seen us sitting at our table, menus closed, looking around. Its a bummer, man. I really liked the food here back when they hadn't fallen into the classic Philadelphia trap of restaurant success...not giving a crap.
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Reem C.
In my previous review, I mentioned that I would return to try the Creme Brulee French Toast. Well, I did return...and again...and again...and again. I think it's safe to say I'm addicted to the french toast here. If you look at my list of Breakfast/Brunch Spots, they all serve french toast and I appreciate each location, but the Creme Brulee French Toast at Green Eggs is THE BEST french toast on the east coast. Now, my goal is to travel the east coast looking for another restaurant that can top this.
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Jenn S.
Tried their kitchen sink for the firs time and loved it! It's a little bit on the heavier side (i actually had a bit of heart burn from it), but it's definitely worth the try. It was a great mix of cheese and carbs, with bit of spicy kick to it. I also tried the red velvet pancakes, which was also great. I didn't think the cream cheese filling was as great as the ones from Sabrinas, but was a good combination with pancakes and chocolate :)
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Anahi B.
I have now been to Green Eggs twice, two weekends in a row, and while there are some things I LOVE about this place, I can't quite give it 5 stars due to some deficiencies. As others have stated, it does get crowded, but neither time did we have to wait too long-- maybe around 15 minutes. And yes, it is cheaper than Sabrina's with similar quality (and much closer to my house, which is a bonus). The first time I went, I was with two friends who were visiting from out of town. They were wowed by the low prices, as was I. One of them got the Belgian waffle with fruit, which she liked, and the other got the creme brulee French toast, which she raved about, before-- I am sure-- slipping into an insulin coma on the drive back to DC. We all loved the brown sugar cubes they gave us with our coffee. I don't usually sweeten my coffee, but that is a nice touch. The coffee was excellent as well. The spinach and chorizo omelet was slightly disappointing, since it didn't have a lot of either thing in it, but overall, the plate was good, much aided by the rosemary potatoes (slammin'!) and the LeBus multi-grain toast (one of my favorite breads ever!). One of my friends got an order of bacon, which was thick cut and delightful. On the second trip, I ordered the three eggs with chorizo, which turned out to be a much better choice, since it had two decent-sized patties on it. I don't know where they get it, but it's not that overly spicy/greasy red kind. It's really delicately spiced and awesome! As for the service, we didn't have anything extremely bad happen either time, but my boyfriend had a weird encounter with the server when he asked if he could get The Kitchen Sink with rosemary instead of signature potatoes, which contain onions. She said, "I don't know" instead of "let me find out, " and my boyfriend and I got the impression that she was expecting to just put the order in and then we would have to wait until the plate came out to find out if there were any potatoes in the dish at all. He ended up switching his order to get the three eggs with chorizo as well. Another minor annoyance was she only gave us three pieces of toast between the two of us with our breakfast. Why would you do that? Doesn't she know it's LeBus multi-grain bread, and I am crazy about it? I am now regretting not getting the quinoa porridge, since I considered it both times and didn't get it, and everyone else is raving about it! The next trip, I suppose....
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Lillian L.
I'm a Sabrina's fan, but the next one will definitely be this place. The food is good, not too greasy, and everything tasted fresh. The only thing is not to come on the weekends, because it tends to get pack! I was told that the wait was 40 minutes, but it happened to be 1 hour, which was fine since it was a weekend. A plus is that there are plenty of parking around the neighborhood.
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MariJo S.
The seating process is disorganized and inaccurate, and the front-of-the-house staff is incompetent and disrespectful. Every time we come here (only when our favorite breakfast places are unavailable - especially after hearing about Ratgate at the midtown location), there is some snafu with getting a table - wildly inconsistent wait times, hosts seating people who arrived later before other parties of the same size who have been waiting 30 minutes past their estimate, hostesses rolling their eyes at or making snide remarks about customers and fellow staff, etc. The one star is for the food, which actually can be good - but definitely not worth the hassle.
Memo to Green Eggs Cafe: Love the food, love the green/organic thing you have going on, but don't make me pay for the privilege of TAKING MY OWN LEFTOVERS HOME by charging me 25 cents for every container. I'd feel better about it if you just built that cost right into your meals. Don't $%^&ing sneak it in as an extra line item on my receipt, nitwits.
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Rebecca F.
I headed here for brunch last weekend with a couple friends and was very pleased with the atmosphere and food. We got to the restaurant around 12:30 on a Sunday and the place was pretty crowded. The hostess told us it would be a 20-45 minute wait, but less time if we opted to sit outside. The weather was great that day so we said that was fine. While we waited, we ordered some iced coffee beverages from the coffee bar and sat on the couch. The food channel was playing on the tv on the wall, which seemed to make all of us that much hungrier (nice tactic). Within 15 minutes, a table outside was ready and we chowed down. I got the tofu scramble, which was a tad bland. I know it's tofu so it's not the most flavorful option, but it didn't seem to be very seasoned at all. That's okay though, because the two pieces of soy sausage meat that comes with it was bomb. One of my friends got the blueberry french toast which is spectacular, and another got the breakfast burrito. It looked enormous and very saucy. I would have tried some but it has chorizo in it and I don't eat meat. All in all, Green Eggs Cafe is a really nice brunch experience! I will definitely go back.
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Kristine D.
don't worry about it n. : It is obvious that you own, or are friends with the owner of this place. Your tacky review probably just cost you hundreds in returning customers. Do yourself a couple favors, 1) run a better establishment and 2) remember that the first letter in every sentence needs to be capitalized.
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Robin S.
This place is great! Being vegan, there aren't a lot of places I can get a good breakfast but when I saw the vegan french toast, I almost died! I haven't had french toast since I was went vegan 6 years ago! It was so delicious and I had enough left over for the next morning. The only draw back here was the service was a little slow and it's cash only.
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Lauren C.
I've tried to go here a few times, but the wait is usually intense! The mom and I swung in to Green Eggs Cafe on Friday for some brunch. We waited about 5 minutes for a table, and were seated in a nice spot. I had the vegetable benedict, and a coffee. My mom had an omelette and a coffee. The food was great, the service was awesome, the coffee was really strong in the best possible way. This place is a little gem in south philly that I'm really glad we have. I'll be back!
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Melissa Y.
Terrible, rude experience with the manager of our group reservation made and confirmed two months in advance. Manager gave away our private party reservation to make space for another group on the morning of our reservation, leaving us scrambling to find a new place for our party. I've actually set up a yelp account in order to discourage others from trying to hold group events here. I've been to Green Eggs at Newbold and Washington Square West about half a dozen times, with no more than four people, and did the Sunday waiting game because the food is pretty good. I've found the staff defensive and unfriendly on numerous occasions but always let it go. But my experience last weekend was so outrageous that I felt like others needed to have this information before considering holding a group event here. My good friends wanted to reserve a space for a baby shower brunch for me this past weekend and chose this location because it's one of the few brunch places with a private back room with space for a larger group. We called the managers about two months ago, and we had confirmation that we could hold our event here. My friend called back to check in 3 or 4 times over the course of the past two months, including twice the day before the shower, to confirm the final head count and make sure everything was set. The managers always assured us that everything was settled with our final guest total. We all showed up on time to be seated as a group, presents and cake in hand, only to find out that they had given away the back room to a bigger group and canceled our private event space. The other group was bigger than ours, so I guess that made more financial sense to them, but we had planned this for months and were left high and dry. The manager offered that we could wait an hour or so past our reservation to meet in the back room, or wait a shorter time sit at a table crammed next to all the other guests on a packed Sunday morning. Completely insensitive to the havoc this caused us, as we scrambled to come up with a plan B venue during one of the busiest restaurant times of the week, the manager claimed to have called us an hour before (we were all already on our way) and said he could only apologize so many times. He actually asked another customer near us to put in a positive yelp review to cancel ours out, which I found outrageous and insensitive to the stress he caused all of us. He gave us no justification, was unsympathetic and rude, and was totally dismissive. Luckily, we were able to have the shower at one of our apartments (though it took a lot of last minute shopping and set up -- totally stressful). We did everything right and despite confirmation the day before our party, we were left completely hanging. I don't know what we would have done if we didn't happen to have a nearby apartment big enough to host us.
Came here hungry on a Sunday morning for brunch. The place was packed, and my friend and I were quoted an hour wait. Luckily, I've discovered the secret to beating lines at all brunch places: eat at the bar! So, we stalked the bar and found 2 seats next to each other in about 10 minutes. I opted for a bagel with cream cheese and lox, and my friend got the chicken and waffles. Man, were both of these delicious. I got a ton of lox- like, you couldn't even put it all on the bagel. It was very good. I tried the chicken+waffles, and it was delicious. Kind of jealous that I didn't get that, as the waffle was perfect and the chicken was good. Next time I'm in Philly, I'll definitely be stopping by this place for brunch.
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Reese A.
Not sure how this place is not 5 stars across the board. No matter how long the line may be, it's always worth the wait. The breakfast burrito with vegan sausage is my favorite however my husband have tried most of the menu items and all are delicious. We continue to take friends and family and refer people to Green Eggs for the best breakfast in the city.
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Sally T.
So this is the location without the rats running around at night...at least not documented. So if it's not documented, it doesn't exist, right? Come hungry because the amount of food they serve is enough to feed at least two grown ass adults. Everything was pretty tasty and the leftovers were enough for at least two more meals (for me at least). I'm glad this place is within walking distance in my parent's hood so as long as furry four legged pests aren't roaming the tables at night here, I'll come back for sure.
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Steve S.
Turning 31, I expressed to my girlfriend that I wanted to do something a bit more low-key with my friends. Brunch it was! We reserved a table for 10. My girlfriend called the day before and the morning-of to confirm the reservation. We arrived at 1:30pm on the dot, and were informed that they had us mistakenly marked down for 6. So the 10 of us, including two children, had to wait 45 minutes to get seated into a table that was really meant for 8 in the back room. The kids had to sit with the bathroom door at their backs and had to frequently shift their chairs for people to use it. The food was great, portions were huge, but having to wait so long when we had a confirmed reservation really soured my view of this place.
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Brian M.
You get in, you gorge, you get out and don't pay that much. Isn't that what a brunch place should be? This is not a place to come chat for an hour with your friends for 1.5 hours about how drunk you were last night. There are too many others waiting for your table for that. This is a place you come to before a long day to fill up knowing you probably won't eat again until dinner. The kitchen sink was massive, cheap, and absolutely delicious. Everything that passed by being served to different tables seemed to fit that bill. Perfect.
(5)
Hector A. H.
Okay where can I start, this place 3/4 years ago was just okay but today I just wanted to give it a try an other chance and wow !!!!!they just left me with no words I'll definitely will come back for more well done GREEN EGGS
(5)
Chanda B.
Heard a lot about this place and decided to check it out for myself. The wait is pretty long but it is worth it. It's located in south philly which you can't miss at all. The decor is very nice and the servers were great! I ordered the eggs, shrimp, and grits benedict which is really good! I can be picky when it comes to grits because it can be too dry or just nasty, but they did a great job! I would def. recommend everyone to check this place out. I know I am going back for more!
(4)
Kim J.
Visited Green Eggs for brunch today, and was not overly impressed. I had a 3-egg omelet with spinach, mushroom and nearly undetectable levels of goat cheese; which came with warm bread (not toast) and their special potatoes, which were extremely greasy and not very flavorful. My bf had the peanut butter french toast and was very happy (it was pretty tasty, I concur). However, we had to wait a long time for food, and despite all the servers running aroundwe had to flag someone down each time we wanted more coffee, or water, or salt and pepper. There's potential- I really like the space- but for now it's a 3-star location.
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Karl T.
One word AMAZING I'm never eating breakfast nowhere else
(5)
Andrea T.
I'd give this place six stars if I could. I would give them seven stars if they opened one near me! This place is worth the wait. It's better than Sabrinas! Items not to be missed....the homemade chorizo! It is sooo good, not too greasy, not too spicy....sausage-y perfection! The biscuits and gravy are some of the best I have ever had. The sweet tea is just like Mom's. The french fries are perfection. What I would really like is a friend who wants to eat something sweet at breakfast! The sweet waffles and pancakes look so good, but whenever I come I want chorizo and sausage gravy! The great thing is the menu is great for vegan/veggie friends too! Just a great place for brunch/lunch!
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Rachel C.
There's a lot of Sunday brunches out there I want to try, but I do keep coming back to this one every so often. I've liked everything I've tried, portions are big, and I've never had to wait too long for a table (although I think I usually just sneak in under the rush a bit on the earlier side). Tiramisu french toast, although more dessert-like than anything, was reallllllly good. Their specials are always enticing and I love their wide selection of "benedicts." Friendly staff and a nice relaxing breakfast/brunch atmosphere. Will continue to use are our "go to" brunch spot. Oh, and I'm typically one who gorges on breakfast (give me all the bacon, eggs and greasy delicious breakfast foods you can think of!) but seriously, the quinoa porridge is SO good. I've only had it once, but I debate getting it every time I'm there. Must try it.
(4)
Marissa N.
Portions are generous, little fee for your recycle-able to go containers. 45 minute wat around noon on a Sunday. Shrimp n grits Benedict, gulf shrimp, stone ground grits with aged cheddar and toast points topped with two poached eggs and Vermont cheddar sauce. Rather light on the shrimp, there may have been four. The eggs were poached perfectly, grits a great consistency, toast points were crisp and buttery. Stuffed French toast- brioche slices stuffed with fresh berries, ricotta cheese topped with chantilly cream, fresh berry compote and blackberry coulis, Ricotta had a very smooth texture, tall and delicious. Breakfast burrito -habanero tortilla w eggs, corn, house made pork chirizo, potato, peppers and onions, tex mex cheese topped w pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, whole black beans, and fire roasted red pepper black bean sauce. Seemingly absence of chorizo. The rest of the mess was delicious. Lobster and crab frittata-butter poached lobster, lump crab meat, fresh tomato, chive, traditional frittata batter, triple creme brie, old bay hollandaise. Delicious, good mix of seafood stood out. Cooked well through out. They were pretty busy, we saw four or five different faces at our table, they were pretty timely, it was loud, we needed to ask repetitively for straws, ketchup etc.
(5)
Jenny L.
Back again. This is definitely one of my top favorite brunch places ever and so worth the 25 minutes wait even when it's around 2:30pm in the afternoon. I plan on trying something new every time I go back. My boyfriend has yet to try something new (he's stuck with his Kitchen Sink). This time I got the Creme Brulee French Toast. It was sooo good!! The berries were a bit tart, but nonetheless, still very good. Just the right amount of sweetness. The french toast could have been a bit fluffier, but still very good with the chantilly anglaise sauce/cream, berries, and whipped cream.. mmm. The combination of sweet and savory is so good. One bite of the Kitchen Sink, then a bite of my french toast is just yums. I live so close to this place, I should be a regular, but my wallet and tummy wouldn't be too happy. Once in a while seems healthy ;P
(5)
Ron P.
9 out of 10 definitely recommend. Steak and eggs were incredible a must.
(4)
Jen A.
I have always wanted to try this place out after hearing friends rave about it - so last Sunday, the hubby and I went over for breakfast. The place was much bigger than I thought and it was pretty packed. We did get seated right away which I was happy about because I was starving. We were greeted by a not-so-friendly server who seemed bothered. I ordered a latte and the tofu scramble. The hubby got coffee and the peanut butter French Toast. The portions were huge and the food was delicious! I would have enjoyed my trip here more had the server been nicer. We actually had 2 servers - the other one we had was sweet and made us feel welcomed - unlike the other server. When it came to tipping, the hubby and I agreed to just leave a 15% tip. I am usually a very generous tipper, but the one server did not deserve anything higher. I then realized that her and the other server shared tips and handed the nice server an extra couple of dollars. So, all in all, the food was great - but the blonde server could use a lesson on how to make patrons feel welcome.
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Lilli C.
This place is my new favorite brunch place in the city. The food is soo good, the portions are enormous, the prices are cheap, and the service is friendly. I got the breakfast burrito, which was massive and it was only 10 bucks. The only negative about the burrito was that it had too many potatoes in it, but that's just a personal preference. My boyfriend got the turkey club which I actually liked more than my breakfast burrito. It was on this delicious multigrain bread and the turkey was fresh and not just processed deli-meat. The place is BYO but they offer a caraffe of OJ and a bottle of Prosecco for 30 bucks. They are also cash only, but have an ATM on the premise.
(5)
Mini P.
Aside from always having to wait 45-60 minutes to be seated, this place is an awesome brunch spot. They are creative with their menu and have many options for vegan and meat eaters alike. I recommend the kitchen sink with the gravy on the side (you can control your likeliness to get a heart attack this way lol). Their creme brulee french toast is also a hit! You will wait a while but its worth it.
(5)
Ben P.
Hey! Guess where I used to go almost every weekend and will never go again?!!! GREEN EGGS!! YAY! Wait, what? Oh right, service has taken a complete and utter nosedive. What started as a couple of visits with spotty, inattentive service led to me walking out after sitting at our table for 15 minutes while every table around including ones sat after us were all served. I even gave them a few minutes AFTER I went to the hostess stand to remind them that a server had not come over to our table. And when we walked out, barely a blink from the servers, hostesses, etc. that we walked past, all who had seen us sitting at our table, menus closed, looking around. Its a bummer, man. I really liked the food here back when they hadn't fallen into the classic Philadelphia trap of restaurant success...not giving a crap.
(1)
Reem C.
In my previous review, I mentioned that I would return to try the Creme Brulee French Toast. Well, I did return...and again...and again...and again. I think it's safe to say I'm addicted to the french toast here. If you look at my list of Breakfast/Brunch Spots, they all serve french toast and I appreciate each location, but the Creme Brulee French Toast at Green Eggs is THE BEST french toast on the east coast. Now, my goal is to travel the east coast looking for another restaurant that can top this.
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Geoff c.
Probably my favorite brunch place. Relatively small establishment so it gets packed all the time. But they have a nice waiting area with couches and a TV. The food is fantastic and the staff is friendly and attentive enough. Following the tips of other yelp reviews, I've tried the red velvet pancakes, tiramisu french toast, and kitchen sink. All of them are pretty hefty meals. Huge portions. The french toast was especially dense. The strawberries on the pancakes were reallyyy good. When we got our food, our reaction was.. O_o As was the reaction from our neighboring table who vocalized it quite eloquently with a loud, "holy $h1t".
(5)
Von M.
Fearing long lines, we bunny-hopped out of the house early for our annual Easter brunch at Green Eggs. Our plan succeeded and we snagged two seats at the granite counter. There we ordered our traditional holiday French Toast: Ricotta stuffed French Toast for my fiance and Creme Brulee French Toast for me. The Creme Brulee French Toast was monumentally delicious, and I particularly adored the contrast between the slightly tart berry compote and the silky smooth creme Anglaise drizzle. Sufficiently rich and filling that half of the order came home with me to enjoy later. I surmise that my fiance's French Toast was equally delicious inasmuch as he virtually wordlessly inhaled it :-). BTW, Green Eggs also makes a mighty fine cup of La Colombe coffee. Truly worth the pilgrimage to South Philly or No. Libs. Hey Green Eggs people, we need one of your outposts up here in Lower Bucks County!
(5)
Jenny T.
My friends and I absolutely love Green Eggs. We loved it so much we threw a bridal shower there. Something small and intimate for the bride, bridesmaids and a few friends. They catered to our needs and was very nice with offering us the back room. Food was good as usual. Although I'm not huge on sweets in the morning nor breakfast, I tend to crave Green Eggs rather often. It's a cozy restaurant with natural maplewood & green earthy decor. With a plant that sits on each table, it makes you feel right at home. I must suggest the 'Red Velvet pancakes' if you have a sweet tooth (definitely shareable between 2 ppl), the 'Kitchen Sink' which is served in a skillet, if you love breakfast and want a little bit of everything (potatoes, cheese, biscuits, gravy, sausage & eggs). I typically don't like sandwiches but craved one and tried the 'Cafe' BLT' and loved it! The thick cut bacon is always good but the maple dijon made the sandwich. I also like the 'Fig & Prosciutto" salad but the last time I had it, the arugula wasn't the freshest so I guess that's a hit or miss. I've tried most of the menu but the first 3 are my favorites. Tips: Cash Only. BYOB- I suggest prosecco!! Portions are ginormous so consider sharing or family style. Avoid the short blond waitress, not very attentive, friendly or fast. Go either early, before 11am to avoid long wait time.
(4)
Anna L.
Got the cobb salad, friend got the grilled cheese. I wanted to like this place since it's a pretty cute restaurant but the service was alright and so was the food. They ran out of the panini that I wanted (they use fresh ingredients everyday so that might have been the reason?) so I got the cobb salad which had dry chicken on it. I agree that the portions are huge. My friend had fries with her grilled cheese and it was a massive amount of potatoes. The amount of cheese inside her bread was ridiculous (she loves cheese too but thought it was a bit much) and was pretty much oozing everywhere but she said it was fine. Overall, normal, uneventful lunch.
(3)
T L.
2 words: Over-effin-rated. Maybe tht was 3, whatever. This place is so irritating. The weekend waits are not worth it, the prices are inflated, and the hot drinks are stupid and tiny. And to be completely honest about the food, it CAN be good but most of the time the menu is just trying too hard to be special....sometimes I just want regular ol' brunch, not "dessert" or a "deep fried veggie burger" (ew!). Also my last meal of steak and eggs was super greasy. The steak was good but there was a pool of oil at the bottom of the dish all over the homefries and eggs and spinach. Really ruined it.
(2)
Big W.
I love the food here! The atmosphere is nice (depending on when you go) and servers are friendly. I highly recommend this location over the one in the Northern Liberties area (food and service there is horrible).
(5)
Z L.
My friends and I came here this past shneester for a late breakfast. When we got there I was a little hesitant because the place was hoppin and looked like it could have been easily an hour wait. Before entering we had sign waivers because they were apparently filming a TV show for BBC. We decided we weren't about all of that so we asked to sit outside, we were able to be seated immediately, which was tight. The food came out surprisingly fast and was honestly incredible. I got a Belgian waffle with cinnamon apples and ice cream, which I regretted almost immediately. I mean, anyone can really do a good waffle, but this one was pretty spectacular. The three if us all tried each other's food and the breakfast burrito is probably the best one I've ever had. Anyway, they did end up filming outside and long-story-short, if you're watching some food critic show on BBC, keep a look out for the kid in the glasses chugging a bottle of maple syrup as the host passes him.
(4)
Philly C.
I LOVE this cafe! Let me just say that first! I have been here several times and the food is ALWAYS good. The service varies from time to time, but I don't really worry about that because I am addicted to the creme brulee french toast!! Not a little addicted, seriously addicted! I never eat left overs, but I always eat half and take the other half for the next day's breakfast. So what if my hot chocolate isn't always hot, I can deal with it. I almost feel euphoric after eating there. I really can't really explain it, you have to try the food and you will definitely understand my love affair with green eggs cafe. I also had the shrimp and grits with rosemary potatoes- Yummy! The red velvet pancakes are also pretty popular, but nothing comes close to those creme brulee french toast. Green Eggs cafe is a must!! Try it and you'll be in love, too!
(5)
Natsumi K.
This food is absolutely amazing. I have been there three times already for breakfast (ordering different dishes every time) and I haven't been let down. I've had the Pork Belly Egg's Benedict, Red Velvet Pancakes and the Kitchen Sink. My favorite has been the Red Velvet Pancakes, very soft, not too sweet and HUGE. I had to take half of it home, but 30 sec in the microwave and it's back to the original softness. The portions are extremely large so be ready to be full and getting a take home box. The reason I gave it 4 stars is that the service can be better. The manager is extremely friendly but the service is slow. The first time I went, it took about 30 min to get our food because they had jumbled up our orders. Also, if you go on weekends, expect to wait about 30-45 min before being seated. Otherwise, the food is delicious so I'm definitely going back there again!
(4)
Derek L.
The kitchen sink was incredible. Wait was long, which was unfortunate. But well worth it. Cash only
(5)
Morgan D.
I've been to Green Eggs twice. In the interest of full disclosure, i'll say that my first visit was flawless. My second visit, not so much. My boyfriend and i sat and watched while tables who were seated and ordered their food after us were served their meals before us. After waiting an extraordinarily long time for our meals (a table that had been seated after us was paying their check by now) my food looked terrible. I'd ordered the steak and eggs special. It was obvious that my food had been sitting around for quite some time. If you've ever cut into a rare steak then let it sit out and dry up you know the sort of unappealing meat cubes i was facing down. UGH. and my toast was cold. I'm not a frequent bruncher. When i go out to brunch it's a special treat so i'm a pretty harsh judge, i guess. One bad meal is enough to turn me off from a place forever. I won't be returning to Green Eggs Cafe. Hawthorne's is closer, serves beer, and has never let me down.
(2)
L K.
Food-great! Pricing-great! Service-terrible... I can't give 5 stars because after brunch here a few weeks ago I was dumbfounded by the terrible service. Our waitress N was so rude and inattentive. Besides giving us an attitude when ordering (which we had to wait 15 minutes to give after we asked for one more moment to make up our minds), we had to wait a very long time for our meals. In fact, the 2 tables around us ordered after us, but received our food before us. When I asked for something on the side our waitress snipped "specials can't be modified". After our food arrived, we never saw her again. Our meals were great, and the meals served around us looked amazing. The specials in addition to the regular menu all seemed appetizing. This is a place you can go on a diet and do fruit, omlettes, salads, etc. It's also the place you can go for a binge. The girls next to us looked really happy enjoying red velvet pancakes! Unfortunatly, as I was fininshing my white peach salad (which was great), I looked down at my fork full of food making its way toward my mouth AND...dead ladybug buried in lettuce and dressing. Hmmmm, I wonder. Anyway, I will return because of the casual convenience and great food. Fingers crossed for better service and a little friendliness!!
(4)
Y. C.
DISAPPOINTED. 1. Ehhhh food- ordered an omelette with spinach and mushrooms, wheat toast, and bacon. bacon was thickly sliced but one could tell it had been sitting out for a while. rather chewy. the accompanying potatoes were hard and lukewarm. i sent them back to the kitchen (after the manager made me feel guilty for doing so)...he comes back out with another order of....cold, bland potatoes....smh. 2. it's almost 2013...who still doesn't accept credit cards...and if you don't, your food and your service need to be well worth the atm fees. NEVER again. i wanted to like it...i really did. my $20.00 would have been well spent some place else.
(1)
Giovanna K.
I always get the Smoked Salmon Eggs Bene's...delicious. Next time I will be getting french toast because I am craving it right now. Its always packed inside. There is a super hott waiter named Pat so make sure you get a look at him and tip him well. Only 4 stars because the menu says they have a rooftop garden for their veggies because they are a "green" company. A friend of mine used to work for Green Eggs and has told me the rooftop garden does not exist. Except if you count the basil and rosemary in the potted plants up there. Revise your menu "Green" Eggs!
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Mrs. T M.
All I can say is DELICIOUS! The stone ground grits were AMAZING! They are southern style much like I had in NAWLENS with shrimp. The food was fresh and flavorful and you get sooo much for what you pay! I can't wait to go back and try more!
(5)
Tracee M.
Went to green eggs cafe last weekend with my family and I must say it was excellent. I am not a fan of eggs at all, so to go to a place specializing in eggs was a lil daunting for a simple pancake chic....Well after stalking the menu days prior to going,I still had no idea what to get. When we finally got there and were seated I saw someones french toast order and immediately picked the Creme Brulee french toast, and can I say my tummy was very excited with my choice...Not only were the toast prepared for the Flintstones they were absolutely AMAZING....and i have been dreaming of them ever since... The decor was inviting, the turn and burn rate was excellent so we didn't have to wait an obscene amount of time..I ordered the ham as my meat choice and it was just OK but i am very picky about how I order my meat so I take that on the chin, next time I will be specific in requesting the food is welllll done..Oh I also ordered the traditional potatoes, they were good too but i don't like huge chucks of peppers in my food, but my sister loved it, so clearly it depends on your personal preference will try the rosemary potatoes next time.. So just to give a tid bit on what else was ordered at the table, my sister ordered the shrimp and grits, which were very good but since everyone elses portions were from the Flintstone ages, he ordered seemed a lil skimpy but it was delicious. My niece order the red velvet pancakes, i am not fan of those type of food items but she liked it, and my cousin ordered the waffle with a side of ice cream another good choice, but I believe my french toast trumped everyone elses order...in addition to ordering my meat differently, I would also have the fruit compote on the side of my french toast since I hate when fruit makes my breads soggy..but again a great place to go get there early if you go on the weekend, we found that by 1030 there was a wait..can't wait to take my hubby and son in the very near future...
(4)
Alexandra R.
food has always been amazing every visit. However, this trip was a little different, because there werent any specials. The specials board is usually filled with five items that are chef-inspired and delicious. The serever explained that there was a transitioning hef who was still working out the kinks in his specials. So, when ordering off the regular menu, I had the breakfast burrito- it was good, but a majority of it was peppers and onions. I like peppers and onions as much as any foodie- but these were overkill. The servers at GreenEggs are always busy, this usually means when they get to your table to have your food and drink orders ready.
(4)
Jason R.
My first experience with Green Eggs was like "Catfish" (the docu-movie and now MTV program). We had been chatting online for quite a while, but it wasn't until this past weekend that we got a chance to meet. Based on what I had learned she was going to be a sexy, 20-something buxom brunette who is a pharmaceutical rep during the week, but really likes to party on the weekends. Boy was I excited! I shaved, put on my favorite flannel, and made my way down. I walk up to her place feeling pretty good. I knock on her door and am greeted by a 32 year old redhead. I wouldn't say I was disappointed though - I like redheads, too. She just shouldn't have lied about her age. I'm perfectly fine with a more mature woman! So enough with the figurative language, let me lay this out for you. First the good stuff: The menu is great. I wanted to try just about everything and was especially enticed by all of the unique benedict combinations. I went with the chicken and waffles benedict, which was absolutely awesome. The hot sauce they add to the hollandaise really brings out a new dimension of the dish. The rosemary homefries also added a crisp and surprisingly refreshing element to the meal. The food also came out really quickly. The atmosphere of the place itself is hip and upbeat. Definitely a great spot to go with a few friends to stave off a hangover. I also really enjoyed the potted plants on the table. Now, the bad and/or mediocre: I'm pretty sure our server said no more than 15 words to us the entire time. Come on now. I'm not asking for anything above and beyond, I just feel it's appropriate to acknowledge that you're dealing with another living being. Is "how are you?" or "do you have any questions about the menu?" too much to ask? My wife (who was surprisingly eager to come with me to meet this "20-something buxom brunette") ordered the pork belly benedict. Now, I'm a big fan of pork belly and I cook it at least once a month. It's pretty hard to overcook it unless you leave it in the oven for like 3 days. They must've done that. This was a bit dry and chewy and certainly not a good representation of what pork belly can be. Those things aside, I am definitely planning to go back. There are many other menu items I'd like to try and I have to believe most of the waitstaff has more personality than the cardboard box who served us. I haven't gotten her pants off yet, but assuming she has female genitalia, this redhead and I should get along just fine.
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Nhi T.
It only takes a few minutes for me to walk there from where I live, and I have to say this is one of the best places to get a beautiful and delicious breakfast any day. The atmosphere is very homey and comforting. I always try something different that's savory and something sweet when I have company. The portions they provide you is more than enough and well worth it's price. I highly recommend for those who have a big appetite for delectable food!
(5)
Rick B.
One of the best breakfast spots in Philly, period. Creative and tasty items to satisfy anyone. This place is jammed every weekend for a reason.
(5)
Angela S.
It was the best of breakfasts, it was the most mediocre of breakfasts. My dining companion ordered the creme brulee french toast. As specified in a hundred other reviews, this was delicious. I ordered the steak and eggs. The scrambled eggs were really gross; obviously from a carton, not seasoned or mixed with any liquid. Wet, dense, rubbery, and possibly worse than McDonalds eggs. The steak was tolerable -- it also seemed a bit wet, as if it had been marinated too long. Rosemary potatoes were fine, although my personal pet peeve is when chefs don't chop the rosemary a bit -- it is literally evergreen needles, so whole they are a bit... poke-y. As for the toast? Well, I was raised by British people, so I have an awfully high tolerance for cold burnt toast, but a frozen lump of butter isn't the proper accompaniment. Disappointing, especially after my positive experience at the other location. The cherry on this sundae, as it were, was that the kitchen was also playing the absolute worst music. Now, if you are busting your ass in a hot kitchen all day you definitely deserve to listen to music while you do so. However, as a customer, a straight hour of unredeemable Backstreet Boys and other early 2000s teen pop was hard to stomach. There is never going to be a right time to listen to that stuff ironically, guys.
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Matt S.
I will never give this restaurant my money again! All I wanted was blueberry pancakes...after waiting nearly 25 minutes for our breakfast on a not so busy morning, I was told by my waitress that they were not able to make my blueberry pancakes because she was just informed by the kitchen that they were out. While I was disappointed that it took 25 minutes to tell me this... I asked the waitress if I could please see the menu so I could decide what I wanted to replace it with. 2 minutes later, while still looking at the menu, my wife's pancakes and bacon and "my" pancakes and bacon came out. I asked if these were blueberry and they were not, but for some reason they brought them to me anyway. The waitress then came back and saw no problem with this, so I asked to see her manager....here is where the real problem comes. This pompous prick (Nick) comes over to me and tells me that I am to either eat my pancakes that they gave me or I can get out. I was blown away... I could tell he wanted me to leave at this point, so I stayed. If I wasn't running the broad st run the next day and craving some pancakes, I probably would have left. With so many great places to get brunch in the neighborhood (Sabrinas, Porto, Chhaya..etc) no need to go back...
(1)
Liana L.
Awesome Brunch Spot! We came on a Saturday afternoon, plenty of parking in the area and no wait. Our waitress came to our table a little late but was very apoligtic and polite. I ordered their veggie burger with a side of tomato soup. Their veggie burger was amazing and tasted fresh. It had a lil of pico de gala on the top and asked to hold the mayo on the side. Their tomato soup was bestest tomato soup I've tasted in a while. It was a good pulp and not too watery. My only complaint was that that it came served with feta cheese in it. I wish they listed that on the menu or else I would of requested no cheese. My boyfriend got the maryland crab fritatta, I tried a taste of that and it was good but it wasn't a dish for me. The amount of food they give you is generous be prepared to be filled for the rest of the day. They also have fresh squeezed juices and tangerine juice which I don't normally see at other brunch spots in the city.
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Gabrielle B.
I had heard about this place via Thrillist because of it's 'eco-friendly' stamp of approval & was really excited to check it out. When we got inside, there was no hostess podium (is this a new trend?) only a take out counter all the way in the back where I asked if we could get a seat. The place is big, and was almost completely empty except for like 15 employees/friends lounging around the back area, not sure what thats all about. It was also really quiet with the exception of a quiet TV (music anyone??).When we got our drinks & silverwear it was sort of grimy. Soap scum on the glasses & tableware ehh.. turn off. Beside that, The food was great! I got eggs Benedict & my friend got the orange goat cheese salad. I'll give this place the benefit of the doubt since it just opened up but come on.
(3)
Andrew K.
Simply put. This food here is awesome. I've been here a few times and have really enjoyed myself every time. We've usually gone around 11-12 on weekends, which is usually busy. Both times we've had relatively short (~15 min) waits. As you'll read in other reviews, sometimes the servers were a little unsure and didn't give clear answers, but the food and prices make up for it. Just a side note, it's cash only.
(5)
D K.
Great coffee. Servings are very large and not low in calories but very tasty. Service very good.
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George R.
This may be a little premature, as I intend to try more of what is offered here, but I want to get on record that this place is ok and worth a visit. I also want to get on record that the red velvet pancakes are absolutely delicious -- until you get to the chocolate chips. Chocolate is completely unnecessary in this dish! Leave the pancakes and cream alone! The Kitchen Sink needs a little work. Too much potato and cheese -- not enough meat, onion. Also a little hard to eat. I was quite happy with the service. The atmosphere is great. They have really come to address the waiting issue, and the addition of outdoor seating brings life to an otherwise ho-hum South Philly block. I have to say that I also like the fact that the staff is not made up of a bunch of hipsters like everywhere else in the neighborhood. I think this is a smart move that makes the place more accessible to different kinds of patrons. It reminds you that East Passyunk is more than that -- it is a neighborhood with a diverse population of families and good people young and old. I think I am going to go cry now. So my plan is to come back a couple times, hoping that someone listened to me about omitting the chocolate chips from the otherwise SPECTACULAR red velvet pancakes, and I can see myself bumping my rating up to **** in no time.
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Karl H.
Just about tried every french toast special they all rule. If you are really hungry try the red velvet pancakes (or share they are megahuge). Today i tried the lunch for the first time a cheese steak w/fries it was excellent. The eggs benedict are great as well.
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Ally T.
What a shit show. My boyfriend and I were excited to try Green Eggs Cafe after numerous friends saying how good the food was. Well, no one ever mentioned the service... And I can see why. We walked in and grabbed a seat at the counter after being told it'd be a 15 minute wait for a table-- we were hungry!! We each ordered a breakfast burrito. I, being a vegetarian, ordered mine with the vegan sausage rather than the chorizo that came in it normally. The waitress asked me if I wanted it totally vegan, I said no, just sub the vegan sausage- I don't eat meat. My boyfriend then ordered his burrito with bacon instead of chorizo (sausage makes him sick). She nodded and went to put our order in. When the burritos came out and were put in front of us, I asked the food runner which had the vegan sausage in it (obviously, so I didn't take a bite of my boyfriend's bacon burrito). He said, "oh, one was supposed to be vegan style?" I said "no, just with vegan sausage instead of chorizo.... " So he took mine away, saying it would take them a few minutes to remake it. I look down, and there is a side of something still sitting in front of me. I ask the waitress what it was and she didn't know. I smelled it and realized it was a side of vegan sausage. My boyfriend's burrito came out with the chorizo and a side of bacon. We told the waitress about it, and she dumbfoundedly looked at us and went to get the manager. The manager came over to us, and she and the server tried to understand our SUPER COMPLICATED order. They spent a few minutes basically trying to tell us that we were wrong in ordering. (a huge customer service no-no.) Getting frustrated, I said to her, "Clearly there was just a misunderstanding with the order. Can we just fix it please?" She then shot me a dirty look, cutting me off with "LET ME FINISH." So after a few more minutes of explaining how we wanted our burritos (one with vegan sausage, one with bacon-- really difficult, I know) -- she huffily took the remaining chorizo burrito and the two random sides away. When our burritos finally came out the right way, they were handed to us by the manager herself. She snippily said as she put them down, "Just to let you know, we don't make modifications like that here, but we did it for you this time." My eyebrows went up, as I recalled the "Vegan Option Available" symbol that appeared next to the burrito on the menu. "That's strange," I mumbled, to which she put her hands up, saying, "I'm just following policy." Strange, usually policies that strict in nature are mentioned somewhere on the menu, so innocent vegetarians and those with food allergies know to eat elsewhere. So, in a nutshell, if you're looking for a friendly neighborhood brunch spot, I suggest you try Cantina or POPE (on the weekends) --- the food there is just as good if not better, and at least at those spots you're treated like a friend, not an intruder. We will never go back to Green Eggs Cafe. I suggest you follow suit.
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Tina C.
The grits and shrimp are out of this world
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Aaron O.
There is an unspoken and continually escalating war in Philadelphia. Who is winning depends largely on which partisan you chose to believe, and there is also a lot of misinformation in this conflict. The roots of this war are the same as the roots of any other war - resources. Specifically, which combatant is best able to charge exorbitant rates for pancake batter. This is The War of the Brunches. It began slowly...a few places started charging $10 + for breakfast food, with the additional possibility of overpriced Mimosas, Bloody Marys and $5 juices containing the word "fresh". As lines snaked out the door, other restaurants caught on to the potential for gorging and joined the fray. Soon pubs were offering special brunches, restaurants were forcing servers out of bed before noon and ambitious restaurants began competing for a piece of the profits. Not since the advent of pizza and burgers with the word "kobe" attached had food profit margins been higher. The traditional heavyweights in this battle are Sabrinas and Morning Glory. Honeys competes as a VERY distant third because the tight jeans and caked on make up of the Northern Liberties crowd cuts off blood flow to the tongue. Others have notable offerings as well - like Figs and Farmicia. Reports from the front contained rumors of a combatant that had the Bella Vista power houses nervous...an ominous relative new comer known as Green Eggs Cafe. We decided this was the morning to scout the new(er) combatant. To cut to the chase, Green Eggs Cafe got the important stuff right but missed in some other areas. The main war, the food, compared very favorably, perhaps even surpassing, the competition. The menu was varied and creative...with similar price points. My wife's red velvet pancakes satisfied all of the senses...they tasted as good as they looked, which was difficult. My kitchen sink breakfast had fantastic biscuit gravy, a delicious biscuit, generous portions of well cooked potatoes and just the right touch of cheese to the eggs. Coffee was less favorable...too strong and possibly sitting in the pot too long. Sabrinas and Morning Glory both use La Colombe, which hits every note. This hit my...is that Starburnt? key. Service was notably slower, less competent and less friendly than our other favored spots and the atmosphere was far more dull. I liked the salt and pepper mill and LOVE being served sugar in the raw cubes, but the place itself felt...I don't know, too NY'ish to me. I like my brunch down home hip, and this wasn't. Overall, I'll stick to my Bella Vista joints, but the food here is a match to anything and I LOVED the menu. They need some work on their service.
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Maria G.
everyone raves about this place. the brunch is out of this world. I happened to be in South Philly for the day so my friend and I stopped in. The wait is long so be ready to stand outside. Good thing the weather was sunny and warm on Sunday. I ordered the breakfast burrito. Not a fan! no flavor, no seasoning. I was disappointed. My friend had the omelet which he loved. maybe I'll give it another try. I noticed the red velvet pancakes!
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Ju L.
Soooooo goodddd. Green Eggs Cafe never disappoints, I was in the mood for some delicious brunch but didn't feel like exploring or checking out a new brunch place I've never been before in Philly, so we decided on Green Eggs. The atmosphere here is great, not too loud, and they dont overpack the restaurant with tables either. Wait time at this one is reasonable and not too long, as long as you're not coming with a big group.
Very cool spot. Can get busy. CASH ONLY. The french toast I had were very good. Huge portions. I'd eat here again if I came to town.
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Christina G.
Pros: - If you have a large group, they will let you make a reservation - Nice waiting area - Food is awesome- I loved my lox benedict with grits- I know people compare this to Sabrinas and I think both are really good but their menus are pretty different Cons: - Long wait on weekends - Drinks are pricey- $3 for cup of coffee or OJ. - Restaurant gets super busy and we had to ask for extra silverware and stuff multiple times before they brought it - They don't accept credit cards- seriously with 4 locations, they need to get with the times and get a credit card machine Ok so I listed more cons than pros but the food is that good that I have to give it 4 stars.
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Lauren S.
Wooooooow. I never come to philly and a friend recommended this brunch hot spot to me. I hear the wait is always 30 min but it was well worth it. The thick cut bacon is so amazing. You get 4 huge pieces of bacon that the whole table can share (even though you prob don't want to). I had th lox eggs Benedict which were great. Not amazing but great. I wasn't a fan of the lox being rolled with cream cheese on the side. I like my lox plopped on my eggs Benedict so the yummy yolk spills alll over my eggs. Mmmmm. My friend got the French toast and wow. All types of French toast to order and the presentation is unbelievable. Please come here!!! It's sooo beyond good
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Kristen H.
This place is so cute! I went here with five other people and we sat at a long wooden table in a quaint nook with green walls. The waitress was super friendly and our food came out fast. I was really tempted to try the pancakes --especially the red velvet -- but I went with the lox Benedict and a fruit cup. I was thrilled with my choice! The salmon was fresh and the eggs were prepared perfectly. All it needed was just a little hot sauce!
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Nataly N.
Not sure why I've always had better luck with food selections here than the 13th & Spruce location - where I feel the food I've had was generally more heavy and sloppily made, despite the upgrade in interior design since the first time I was there. The South Philly location, however, was pleasant all around. I came here for Saturday brunch, but the wait was not too bad (20-30mins). They have a separate coffee counter, so you can sip a warm caffeinated beverage and talk to your neighbors while waiting in line for your table. As always, the menu is pretty impressive, with many options to accommodate various diets. The specials that day were especially enticing. It was hard to choose, but I ended up going with their "Lambwich" which was tender and flavorful braised lamb shoulder inside toasted ciabatta bread, topped with arugula, shredded carrots, raisin jam, and harissa aioli sauce. It came with a side salad that could feed an entire adult, which made me really happy about the healthy vs. unhealthy ratio of this meal. We also had the steak and eggs (3 any style), which was really good and came with marinated spinach and a side of fruit. I would come back again and again to repeat this very same experience.
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Rudy M.
Big portions are never a bad thing. Highly recommend the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese. It comes out different every time, but that's just a sign that it's fresh and original. I've never seen or met a person who's finished the Red Velvet Pancakes, myself included. And I don't usually leave much on the plate. But stop the presses for the STEAK AND EGGS. Best I've every had. Hangar steak with scrambled eggs, they give you potatoes and toast with it. It's the perfect amount of food. The biggest trouble with this place is the wait and the waiting space. If you go on a weekend morning, expect at least a 30 minute wait. You can call ahead on weekdays.
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Jenean B.
Had a delicious brunch here with the girls! The food was good, our waitress was friendly, and the prices are just right. I give it 4 stars because the wait is insane and the entire process to be seated seemed a bit disorganized. The only other negative is that the 1st outdoor table we were seated at had poop right next to it which made the smell awful. But to their credit they immediately moved us and then cleaned it up. All in all a cute spot but expect to wait.
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Cherelle L.
I love this place. I do not visit Philly without getting my fix of Green Eggs, it doesn't matter which location. I really want to give them five stars but the waits are so ridiculous sometimes. I've been visiting Green Eggs since 2010, even given other restaurants a try at brunch but no one does it like Green Eggs. That daggone Kitchen Sink is soooo good. And you cannot go wrong with BYOB.
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Daniel M.
I've been here twice and just didn't get the chance to write a review. The place overall is great and worth the wait. It's cash only with an atm on the premises. The food is fresh the service is great as well. The average wait time for us was about 40 minutes. The two times we went there the food was good and I will be going back again in the near future. Their is a small waiting area with a fireplace and television. The inside is spread out to three different sections and there are ample amount of bathrooms spread throughout the restaurant. It seems like the staff is small and close knit which I support. They work well together and they answered all our questions. The food took about 25 minutes to come out but she told us the kitchen was backed up and it wasn't an issue with us at all. I'm looking forward to going back.
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Hammad H.
Delicious food and wonderful service. First time at Green Eggs despite having lived in south Philly for the past 3 years. The food is superb. We had brunch here and had the Creme Brule french toast and the Mexican breakfast. We'll come back for sure. The flavors were wonderful and the portions are huge. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The lose a star because they're cash only. Guys, it's 2015. Get with the program!
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Marcie W.
Loved it. This was my second time. We got here early so didn't have to wait. I had a salted caramel latte and the short ribs benedict. To die for! Service was great, place is really cute. Definitely recommend.
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Lola Z.
Great food as always. Our server, Carissa, was very attentive and made our experience that much better. Perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch!
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Adriane W.
What can I say except the food is absolutely amazing here. Don't go here if you are watching your figure though because portions are huge and calories are unknown :) Defiantly made for sharing which you will absolutely want to do because it's hard to decide on one dish. I will say though, be prepared to WAIT. You will WAIT to be seated on a normal day between 20-45 minutes and then WAIT about another 20-30 minutes for your food to arrive once you order. If you are inpatient or extremely hungry and cannot take the WAIT, I recommend that you either arrive here as soon as they open to avoid the WAIT or just go somewhere else. You can however go to the bar area and get coffee, cappuccino and pastries to make your WAIT a little more tolerable. They also DO NOT accept credit cards which I think is absolutely ridiculous is this day and age but there is an ATM on site. All in all this place is defiantly worth the WAIT and I will defiantly go here anytime I want to indulge. I did however take 1 star off but that is merely for the WAIT because time is money and none of us want to lose that :)
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Sheree P.
We are going to Philly next week and this is on the list of places to go! We really enjoy our brunches here. On our last visit I got the Creme Brulee French Toast...and each piece of it was amaaazing!! I've also had the Steak & Eggs and it was very tasty. You'll end up quite full off of your brunch here and you will be soo satisfied!
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Ozzy V.
MY KIND OF PLACE AND MENU THE FOOD WAS SO YUMMY , I wanted to try everything on the menu & our waitress. Was exceptional and explained all the specials in a clear manner *margaret Www.ozzyshairart.info
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Rosita Q.
Service was grate and food was taste everything was fresh , potato had sweet onions and green papers I would recommend this place for bf but the it was busy I can't imagine on weekends,well I went on a Thursday as a take out and it was only a ten min wait plus they let me order from kids menu due to I had Beriatric surgery so I give it .
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Gary G.
3.5. This place is either hit or miss for me. Some things i really like..while other items i think are horrible. Let me start by saying im a savory guy, so i have not eaten the staples that have made this place so popular, such as the red velvet pancakes. If your a sweet type of eater, youd prolly dig this place. So far, the best thing ive eaten here was the shrimp and grits. Its also def more $ than other brunch joints in the area. Worth a try and def better than a diner.
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Diana B.
I was looking for a place to meet a friend for a nice reunion and found a clean, friendly spot with a great selection of food, good service and great ambiance. Highly recommend to locals and visitors
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Matthew B.
Well executed breakfast with lots of options. big portions little prices Maybe 15 minute wait ? Fast service . The shrimp and grits was outstanding the broccoli Rob and sausage frittata same Scrap it was okay- I still like Habbersets the best.
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Marthy S.
Can't go wrong with any of their French toast choices! Remember cash only! Came here for Brunch and ordered a savory dish and a sweet dish. Sat outside on a beautiful sunny morning. Smoked Lox Benedict was delicious! A bit too much cream cheese in ratio to the lox, but using brioche instead of traditional english muffin was a very nice touch. Poached eggs were cooked perfectly and the caper hollandaise added a bit of acidity. I would recommend getting the hollandaise on the side if you don't want too much of the combo of cream cheese and hollandaise sauce over powering the flavor of the smoked lox. Our server recommended getting their signature potatoes, peppers, and onions on the side instead of the rosemary potatoes and definitely was satisfied with that choice! For me, they were a bit too heavy as a side dish to the lox benedict but very flavorful regardless. For our sweet dish we ordered the Tiramisu French Toast which was phenomenal! (Just look at the pic!) Challah bread layered with espresso mascarpone, and lady fingers. I didn't taste much of the mocha in the maple syrup but still soooo good. LOVE the chocolate covered espresso beans and the chantilly cream on top pulled it all together. Service was great. Our server even asked if either of us had any allergies or dietary restrictions which was really nice. Only street parking available which can be a biznatch on a Sunday but don't give up! This place is definitely worth it!
Hands down, my fav breakfast place in Philly! Three friends and I came here for breakfast and we shared the red velvet pancakes, chicken waffles benedict, raspberry jelly krumpet French toast, and the smoked salmon toast! They were all delicious and exceeded my expectations! Sharing with my group was the best cause we all got different flavors and textures!! From sweet to salty to creamy to fluffy to crispy! It was like a party for my taste buds!! I enjoyed all of them, but I felt like the red velvet didn't really tasted that red velvety or maybe it was too hyped up which led to my great expectations. Nonetheless it was a very delicious and fluffy stack of pancakes with chocolate chips! There was parking right outside the cafe, which was very convenient! The staff were nice and friendly. She also gave us good recommendations. The place was very clean and neat. Love this place!
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Kelly J.
Excellent food. Excellent service. Vegan options made my day! Came back again. The berry lemonade was soooooo good! Highly recommended!
Definitely my favorite breakfast spot. Great intuitive meals that are given in huge portions. The shrimp n grits creole was amazing and their red velvet pancakes were delicious.
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Jessica T.
This place has amazing food and a great selection! I had the shrimp and grits. There was a chipotle sauce on top and bacon crumbles (turkey or pork) It was mind blowing! My friend had the creme brulee french toast. They make it with a challah bread which makes it very decedant. Also very sweet. but not overly sweet. I couldnt decide if I liked his more or mine. But, then in the corner of my eye, I spotted a waitress bringing the next table red velvet pancakes.... (Sorry table 2! I couldn't help but stare!) There were so many delicious smells and sights coming from all over! This place def. left me wanting more! Only downside is that it is cash only and they don't serve mimosas =/
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Elisabet R.
Once upon a time, I would've given this place a rave 5 star review; but as they have branched out and opened several other locations, the quality of both food and service has gone down (which is super depressing). The last 3 times that I have eaten from here (the last being take-out), I have been sadly disappointed. Not sure what changed, but perhaps they bit off more than they could chew by creating a chain and I'm really bummed to not have my go-to brunch spot anymore.
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Mala L.
Came here with the boyfriend back in February for Valentine's Day. I got one of the Valentine's Day specials - according to the description, it was a brownie filled brioche, topped with strawberry anglaise, chantilly cream, and a chocolate covered strawberry. Basically, a super fancy french toast. Needless to say it was delicious but also VERY sweet, more like a dessert for breakfast. It was presented beautifully, which made me even more excited about it. I was hoping they served mimosas but they didn't - not a dealbreaker though. My favorite thing about this place is how eco-friendly they are. They buy locally grown products, recycle, AND they compost all food waste!! They also don't use styrofoam or plastic bottles. Now that's not something you hear often. I would come back to this restaurant solely because of how eco-friendly they are. Side note - parking was a struggle and they only accept cash (but there is an ATM)
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Anna B.
Can i just say my mouth is watering and drool is slowly coming down my cheek everytime I think about Green Eggs. This establishment has a good cafe feel and the customer service was up to par. You have one person taking your drink order and another taking your food order. Look at their speicals because there might be an item that will shock you and must get. My brother and I split their pumpkin french toast and that thing was so amazing I probably got 5 cavities. I couldn't stop eating it bite after bite. He also ordered the chicken and waffle benedict which was very flavorful with the hollandaise sauce. If you want to eat 3000 calories go for this. I opted for their shrimp bacon and grits and it was lovely! hahhaha I'm not a huge grits fan but they know to make grits. It has a spicy kick but it was soooo good. I had to stop myself from trying to finish the whole plate. This place doesn't disappoint :) Im still thinking about you!
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Mimi L.
This place is really good. The kitchen sink was excellent. Side of red velvet pancake was superb. My kids had shrimp and grits and the other had the buffalo chicken and make and cheese. I tried both and booth were really good. The Nutella latte was average. Food is excellent here. Parking is crazy. Atmosphere is retro. Family friendly. Great place for brunch. The only reason I didn't give this place a five star was because I watched a few of the waitress take orders, punch in the orders, help bring the food out and picked up plates and so forth from other tables but failed to wash their hands. Everything is pretty open so you can see the staff at work. Also the drinks took a long time to come-out. Food was served before drink orders came out.
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Jeudy T.
The food is excellent and huge portions. My step daughter is a picky eater but she loved everything. We ordered her the kids red velvet pancakes with a side of scrambled eggs. The hot cocoa was too sweet for her though. My fiance and I shared the Apple pie French Toast. I had the corned beef hash skillet special which was delicious. All three if us loved it. My fiance had the bacon - Creole shrimp and grits which were devine. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back.
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Ahing H.
Their pancakes we're great! However their egg dishes seemed fine but not amazing. Still a fantastic place to go for breakfast!
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Danielle P.
I am dead out.. In love with this place! Everything that comes out of their kitchen looks, tastes, and smells wonderful! Huge, generous portions are what you're going to get so arrive hungry!! The breakfast menu is my fav, however lunch is equally awesome!!
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Vanna T.
3.5 stars: the service was a bit slow compared to the other locations in the city. I tried the vegetarian Benedict II, buffalo chicken mac and cheese and the green machine smoothie. My favorite was the green machine smoothie. Mac and cheese had a strange taste and I didn't like the sauce they put on the Benedict plate.
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Nelio C.
The best breakfast place in Philly. They do an excellent special for a Mimosa that will keep you drunk and happy throughout your day in Philly. The short-rib eggs Benedict was very good and the mac and cheese with bacon and jalapeno were the absolute best. Next to us was a large table drinking mimosas and having a great time, definitely good to visit with a large party. Expect to wait, but it's worth it.
This has been our go to spot since it opened, I can list several places in the hood that after a few good experiences started to slide but never this place, until recently. This weekend was the 2nd just ehhh experience in a row, I'm really getting worried about what is going on in the kitchen as of late. The thick cut bacon has consistantly been fatty but today it was literally 90% fat, I just stared at it when it came out b/c I couldn't believe the kitchen sent it out but no one came over to check on us for a while so yeah, just got about 4 total bites of actual meat out of all 3 slices, so disappointing. Next, the creme brulee french toast, always a hit with not only myself but someone else in our party always orders it too b/c I rave about it & have posted so many pictures of it on-line, it's pretty much my most favorite breakfast item anywhere, I am not exaggerating when I tell you I have eaten it at least 30 times and it's always been perfect until the last time when I was there 3 weeks ago and had it & then again today: - noticably smaller portion, the bread used to be cut much thicker and I must have at least 10 pictures in my phone showing how much bigger the portion used to be compared to now, I didn't even bother posting a pic today b/c it looked so unappealing - barely a few drips of syrup on the plate, the plate was actually dry except for a few drips of the syrup - dry bread everywhere except the top & bottom, it used to have the anglaise all over so it dripped in between the bread & there used to be much more of it in general on the plate Green eggs isn't cheap by any means, you could feed 2 people at some other breakfast places for what it costs to eat here but when the food is good I don't mind spending the money but please I hope the owners read this, please step up your quality to where it used to be!!!
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Alex T.
I'm shocked that this place doesn't have 5 stars. Seriously. Red Velvet Pancakes ... Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict ... wow. They even have a cool little coffee bar in the waiting area where you can grab a cup of joe while you wait and then bring it to your table. As long as you get here early enough not to have to wait, this is a beyond pleasant brunch experience. I can't wait to go back.
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Cee T.
Based on my experience from the past year Food : Great ! I had a favorite dish that included shrimp and grits . Unfortunately , I can no longer find it in the menu . It was amazing !! They have now replaced it with a similar dish . It is more of a shrimp "kitchen sink" like dish (mixed with everything). I ordered that dish when I went for my sister's birthday . Funny story . I am okay eating fully cooked shrimp , but my shrimp that was in that dish were not fully cooked and I had an allergic reaction . I was very upset because the reaction happened fast and I was just so upset since shrimp takes only about 3-7 minutes to cook (not even, depending on how it's cooked). Anyway , I don't frequent as much because the experience just isn't the same. Service : A bit unorganized. Could be better. Overall : Will go to on a slow day (Tuesday or Wednesday) for a quick lunch
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Caro M.
Good place for a sit down simple brekky! The servings are tasty enough and prices are reasonable. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is the service is pretty whack. We went here twice during our visit to Philly, and both times the server would vanish after they took our order. Both times, it took us way too long to flag someone for water or to get the check. Attentive service would be appreciated.
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Jessica B.
I genuinely cannot believe I have not been here sooner. Everything was top notch here, from the service to the coffee to the food. I came on a Friday when it was slower, so I cannot speak to the wait, or service on a busy Saturday or Sunday morning-afternoon, but if everything was as efficient as it was when I came I can't imagine its bad. I had a very hard time choosing what to have for brunch as everything looked and sounded amazing. I'm more of a savory brunch person but the famous red velvet pancakes and the cookie dough stuffed french toast did sound tempting, and looked even better. I did go with the smoked salmon Eggs Benedict, and was not disappointed, cooked perfectly and served with smoked salmon and herb cream cheese rolls - I cannot stop thinking about it right now. My friend got the breakfast burrito, which they can make with vegan sausage, and it was everything you could hope a breakfast burrito could be, complete with the most delicious red pepper black bean sauce... The portions are huge, and they make delicious iced coffees as well (try the salted caramel ice late). The owner or manager I wasn't sure, was at the door when we were leaving, he was very nice and also made sure to offer us an iced coffee to go, a little touch that was just really nice.
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Nina S.
This is a great breakfast and brunch place in South Philly! I enjoyed everything the two times I have come but there is room for improvement to make it a 5 start spot. The food is great but the service is inconsistent. I recommend these as my favorite dishes: Shrimp and Grits Crab Cake Benedict (go for the potatoes with peppers and onions on the side!) Lox and Bagel Plater Chicken sausage side The only con was the long wait for a table if you don't have a large party. I went with just one other person once and waited over 40 minutes for a table but we had the best service and a wonderful meal. I returned and was with a large group of 6 people so we were able to make a reservation but we still waited about 10 minutes for them to set our table. No big deal waiting but the service was way off that time. It took so long to just get re-fills of water. Both visits were on a Sunday afternoon but the first time I was there was much more enjoyable! I guess it really was worth the wait in that case.
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Hilena G.
I come here for all my family brunches and for different holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, B-days, etc.) The staff are all really nice and friendly! However it can get crowded during brunch hours, so it's best to make a reservation if you have an 8+ party. If not, you'll just have to wait. Food is great. I'd recommend the red velvet pancakes or the buttermilk pancakes.
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Mehreen A.
Wonderful staff and experience every time! Green eggs always has large portions, so I almost always end up with some leftovers. I would have to say this is my favorite brunch place in Philadelphia.
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Rachel W.
There's a reason this place is packed for brunch. The food is excellent, big portions, and the staff was incredible. I expected a long wait, but we were seated after just a few minutes. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, and there was another waitress who checked on us more than once who wasn't even our waitress. One time with her tray FULL of drinks, she paused quickly at our table to ask us if we were doing ok, before unloading her gajillion drinks at the table behind us. Everyone was really great at their jobs. The food and drinks were really great, and I couldn't believe it all came out to around $40 for two people (with sides and two drinks each in addition to our brunch entrees.) I had the Eggs Benedict and home fries, with a side of mixed berries, and it was all delicious and HUGE. Very happy with my morning here.
(5)
Sonia C.
Really good place! We tried the velvet cakes and "kitchen sink" and food was awesome! Only drawback was that is CASH only place! :)
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J P.
Green eggs is the perfect place for brunch with a large group. They have a large menu with a mix of lunch and brunch options to keep everyone happy. Also, they do a good job at quality control. The food is great every time that I go. My favorite part of green eggs is the latte selection. The peanut butter cup latte is amazing! Its like drinking a Reese's cup!
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Nate A.
I've given this place tons of chances. My girlfriend started coming here about a year ago and loved it. The biscuits and gravy were my personal favorite. Unfortunately, the last 4 times we've gone, the food has had serious issues. The biscuits now consistently come cold and have an overwhelmingly bitter baking soda taste. I have no problem with honest mistakes, but having to send an order back 4 times for the first same issue of simply being cold is pretty exhausting. The service is friendly, but often items are forgotten or arrive very late.
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Aaron T.
Wish it was bigger and took debit/credit payments. Other than that this place is amazing. The food is and the servers are nice.
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Denzyl A.
If heaven had a brunch spot it would be Green Eggs Cafe. Great choices on the menu from lattes to Benedicts. One of the best brunches I've had to date. Started off with the creme brulee latte which was great. Then had to have the chicken and waffles eggs Benedict. All it needed was some hot sauce and it was perfection. Others around me had the red velvet pancakes (burst of euphoria in ya mouf!!!!) And the apple pie French toast. Definitely a must go when in the area.
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Annie P.
Great Food! Cool Place! They do not take reservations on Sat/Sun but as long as you get there before 10 the wait will be 20 minutes or less. They don't take credit cards but they do have an ATM inside. They don't have a liquor license and are BYOB but they will sell you a $30 carafe of orange juice with a complimentary bottle of prosecco (for the win). I went on a sunday morning with a group of 4. We arrived at 9:45 and were able to sit by about 10. There's a little coffee shop set up in the waiting area so we grabbed a coffee/cappuccino while waiting on some comfy couches. It got pretty crowed by about 10:10 so I would suggest getting there around 9:30 and you should be good with a short wait. The menu is amazing. My boyfriend and I could not decide on what we wanted so we shared the Red Velvet Pancakes and the Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict. Both are to die for. (Check my picture of these to see a couple plates of heaven) Service was great. Even the guy at the coffee bar was super friendly.
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A F.
Used to be one of my favorite brunch spots despite the long weekend wait. However, I had one of the worst experiences today. Put my name down for a table and had three other groups of two seated before my party of two. All of which I saw coming in after me. Then, when we were finally seated, I ordered coffee and was given a creamer full of MOLDY MILK. EWW! the waitress didn't seem phased at all when we asked for a new one, maybe she's used to this happening. The food tasted delicious as always when it came but skip ahead a few hours and I feel like I really did eat the kitchen sink!! Green eggs, what did you do to me??
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DOYT J.
I've dined here many times and have never been disappointed. The chicken & waffles, red velvet pancakes and 3 egg omelet are all great
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Kenwyn N.
This place was great. Very helpful staff. GREAT MENU. I went in for brunch on a Friday afternoon with some friends and everything on the menu looked and sounded delicious. We all had our own dish, but we decided to split an order of the Red Velvet Pancakes, which I highly recommend. I went with the Eggs Benedict because as far as I remember, I'd never had eggs prepared this way and decided to have it on a whim. DELICIOUS. No alcohol, and I'm pretty sure it was BYOB but the food was so good that you won't even notice its absence from the menu. Enjoy!
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Laura Jill S.
I definitely prefer the South Philly Green Eggs Cafe to the Washington Square West location. The service was SO much friendlier (& I didn't mind the tattooed Hottie McHotterson host who kept smiling at me one bit). This may also be an upgrade because the Vegan French Toast SO much better than the Vegan Chicken Cheesesteak that I ordered at the other location. And the Hashbrowns w/ Rosemary, YUMMY! The portion size was almost too much for me, but I ate it all anyway! My only gripe is that we paid $15 for a small carafe of orange juice. Yes, it was freshly squeezed, & yes, we can accept that that price might include a corking fee for our Prosecco, but it still seems a little excessive. All in all, a great brunch. I'd go back!
(4)
Shana F.
Second time here..i had the red velvet pancakes..great but i could of did without the cream filling in between them which is very heavy and i didnt understand the chocolate chip in the pancakes..i got my eggs over easy but they are cooked in oil so i didnt like that and they we're oddly wet. The scrapple I assume is homemade and its tasteless, I would of preferred the one from the package. My husband got the shrimp and grits skillet..he absolutely loved it. He did not favor the chicken sage sausage, which is also homemade..we expected links or patties? But it was a blob of blah...not appealin and it does not taste of sage or anything for that matter. Nutella latte taste like a regular latte nothing special, the peanut butter cup latte taste just like the nutella one..basic..and it wasn't hot. I didn't find out that the chocolate whip cream was out until i figured she made the wrong latte. It would been nice to find that out upon first ordering. It's pretty weird sitting at the counter. The waiters walk by back and forth with the most unpleasant looks on there face..usually when you lock eyes with someone you shoot a pleasant eye and smirk..but nope they looked liked they were thinking of a master plan to end the world..Idk it was kinda creepy...but all in all Chelsea was a good waiter. But she didn't ask me or my husband was we satified during our meal nor when my husband gave back the sausage that practically was the entire piece and didnt want to take it home same with my scrapple. I would go back. My first time was good..this time was ok maybe the third is the charm.
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Lori S.
Oh my gosh everything was delicious. I just love this place. I brought my husband and kids this time. We ordered the shrimp & grits and apple pie french toast to share with my husband. My daughter ordered the omelet. My husband and daighter tried the lemonade. Wow the lemonade was delicious. I wish I could drink it and have my coffee. I will have to have it the next time I come. If you haven't gone to the Green Eggs Cafe you are definitely missing out.
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Giyanna M.
Ah-mazing every time. Cream chipped beef is a must. My girlfriend got the "kitchen sink" which I definitely want to get next time! The only thing I would say is, I got a side of scrambled eggs and they were a little watery so I couldn't finish them but other than that everything was great!
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Denny S.
It's always one of my go to place for brunch...great service & great food! Highly recommend the kitchen sink-it's huge, greasy and delicious. Perfect to cure a bad hangover..! Cons: cash only! And they have an atm inside that will charge a fee...boo...!
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Amy E.
Menu is fun and i love the hipster vibe. It's a little small and crowded but everyone is extremely friendly, service was amazing! I had the kitchen sink and it was so creative and delicious! Lattes are good too
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Catherine Z.
I've been a big fan of brunch in the past year or so but, as a suburbanite, it's difficult for me to get downtown to try all the frequently talked about brunch spots. I finally got to try out Green Eggs this weekend and I'm so happy I did. Good lord, I'd make the move to South Philly just so I could eat at this place every weekend. The portions are GIGANTIC. I boxed more than half of mine to take home and ate the rest over lunch AND dinner. I ordered The Kitchen Sink ($11) which is eggs, potatoes, peppers, onions, sausage gravy and a massive biscuit. The biscuit was buttery and the sausage gravy was some of the best I've ever had (and I used to live in the South, so that's saying a lot). It was so flavorful and had substantial chunks of actual sausage, not just sausage flavor. The whole concoction was cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet in which it was served. Nice touch. My friend ordered steak and eggs which easily could have fed both of us, along with a biscuit and gravy a la carte ($4). I hear seating can be rough here, but we arrived shortly after 8 am and were seated immediately. It's so worth getting your ass out of bed and soothing your hangover early.
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Joel T.
It's annoying how they are cash only. Why not offer a debit card payment option? That would eliminate the merchant credit card fees. They also have a 25 cent take home container fee. The food is delicious, but the nickel and diming doesn't give you that warm and fuzzy feeling.
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David S.
Just get the vietnamese iced coffee. Its the best drink on the menu. Granted, its the only drink I tried, but its amazing. So yeah. Get it. THe chicken and waffles were ok. The waffles were cooked perfectly. So was the chicken. But the waffles were a tad sweet and it throw off the taste of the chicken. It was good, dont get me wrong, but not the best I've ever had. The home fries with peppers and onions were damn good. Seems I got a ton more peppers and onions than I did potatoes. Kinda stinks, but still tasty. I'll be back for sure if Im in the area, but I wont go out of my way to get a bite from here.
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Gwendolyn P.
Ok - so now I get why everyone talks about this place and why there is always a line around the block to get in. It is awesome! The staff is super polished and friendly, the menu is eclectic and inventive. The food is delicious and the portions are HUGE! I shared a dish called the kitchen sink and I strongly suggest sharing here as mentioned previously the portions are enormous. Even with sharing an entree we still took some it home. Try to go at an "off time" either very early or late to avoid the crowds.
(5)
Christina H.
Love this place! Whenever friends are in town, we take them here for brunch because it's always spectacular. We've had a lot of different items on the menu, but my favorite is the pumpkin baked oatmeal... Amazing!!!!
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Kevin C.
Was recommended by many about this place. Heard there's always a wait for brunch and we waited 20 mins which wasn't bad.
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Mindy T.
Wow.. everything on the menu sounded so good that we didn't know what to choose. But we knew we had to get the Red Velvet Pancakes! Of course I want a little of everything so I suggested we order a few things and share. We knew we definitely could not finish an entire order of Red Velvet Pancakes so we asked if we could order the kids sized portion. Our server was super friendly and allowed us to do so as long as all 3 of us each ordered an entree. So we went with the kids sized Red Velvet Pancakes, The Kitchen Sink, Chicken & Waffles Benedict and Creme Brulee French Toast. Red Velvet Pancakes... O M G. Amazing! So light and fluffy. Love the square shape of them. The strawberry mascarpone tasted like cream cheese frosting or something. Regardless, it was soooooo bomb. I would definitely get a serving of just this for my main entree next time. Perfect amount of chocolate chips.. no syrup necessary for me. MmmMm just writing about this is making me crave some more already. The Kitchen Sink. Holy crap. Our reaction when we saw it. It was HUGE and we didn't know where to start but I dug right into it. The sausage gravy was slathered all over everything, creamy and salty deliciousness. Perfect ratio of sausage in the gravy and it was just the right amount for the biscuit, potatoes, eggs, etc underneath. Soo good! Chicken & Waffles Benedict. Fried chicken on half of a Belgian waffle with poached eggs and hollandaise on top. Yum! I wish the waffle was a little more crisp and the chicken was a little hard to cut into. Was disappointed that the "sage maple and Louisiana Hot Sauce hollandaise" was just hollandaise with hot sauce drizzled on top. Still good. Creme Brulee French Toast. Enormous portion! At least 6 slices of challah I think. It was good, but I think the Red Velvet Pancakes takes the cake on this one. We barely ate this.. but gave it a try. The vanilla bean custard was delicious and tasted like........ creme brulee. They have flavors for the coffee. Try the salted caramel iced coffee! Attentive servers and the owner is also really nice. Did not have to wait long for a table on a Monday morning even though the place was pretty busy. They had a steady flow coming in and waiting.
(5)
Robert G.
This place is really good, and the best of the artsy breakfast/brunch huge-portions places that I've been to in Philly. The Kitchen Sink and Vegan French Toast are favorites.
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Ed C.
OMG! Just went here for the first time ever and it was AMAZING! So many vegan options to choose from!!! I went on a Saturday, so it was super-packed. They don't take reservations, so we had to wait for 30 minutes -- no biggie. It's cash only and BYOB, so we brought a bottle of bubbly for mimosas at lunch. Be aware that they charge $15 for a carafe of OJ, though! On the food side, naturally, I ordered the vegan French toast. OH EM GEE! SO GOOD!!! Hands down the best vegan French toast in Philly. It even comes with vegan whipped cream! I got it with a side of vegan sausage which was also good. There were other things on the menu I wanted to try, so I will definitely be going back -- and soon!
(5)
Ryan W.
Wow. I wish I found this place sooner than 2 months before I move across the country. We had brunch here with some friends. It was a busy morning, but Green Eggs has a really cool waiting area with bottomless hot or iced coffee (just a warning, the coffee is quite pricey at more than $4 for your cup, but as long as you have two or three, it's worth it- it's good coffee though.) I had the Tiramisu French Toast and my wife had the Kitchen Sink. I thought about ordering the Kitchen Sink (a skillet with eggs, potatoes, peppers, sausage, biscuit, and gravy) but ended up going for the sweeter option - which was delicious - but I was over it after my first few bites. Now, don't get me wrong, I finished it, but I also had some of my wife's as well - it was amazing. I would DEFINITELY get the kitchen sink next time. The sweet option was good, but the skillet was the better choice here.
(5)
Robert F.
Overrated and overpriced. My wife went there for brunch this past week. She had the egg omelet with whole wheat bread and potatoes. Her meal cost $10. If you want to substitute the potatoes with grits, such as what I chose with my meal, it cost an additional $2. Also, if you choose to have egg whites in your omelette, you'll have to pay an additional $2. Even a substitute for fruit cost you and extra $1 or $2. You see how it adds up right? Her meal was fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. Her meal originally came out with a small hair in the food, but she informed the waitresses, who summoned a manager, apologized and offered a 50% discount on her meal. Within 5 minutes, they brought out her meal, this time devoid of the hair. To us, paying $10-12 for an omelet is way overpriced. The "La Columbe" coffee, which my first cup was not fresh, was mediocre at best, cost $3 per cup. I had to request for a cup that taste fresh and hot. I ordered the Pork Italian Benedict for $12 which contained: House made porchetta, garlic-cherry pepper aioli, sauteed spinach, topped with two poached eggs and provolone mornay sauce, on sliced seeded Italian bread. I paid extra for the grits which was very tasty and came topped with cheddar cheese. The eggs benedict tasted fine, but not overwhelming where it was a must have for the next time. At $14 with the grits, my meal was overpriced and overall not worth the value. Oh yeah and the establishment is CASH ONLY! Unfortunately I had to use their ATM, which located on the premise. My bank, PNC, charged me $2.50 for a "balance inquiry fee" and other $2.50 for a "ATM withdrawl fee." This is in addition to the $0.99 fee the ATM charges you for each withdrawal. To sum things up, even with a 50% off my wife's omelet, our bill came to $40 including tax and tip. This also included a smoothie ($5 or so), which my wife found refreshing. I'm sorry but our experience at Sabrina's Cafe was much better in terms of the food, service, and price. I won't hesitate to return, especially with their "CASH ONLY" policy.
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C A.
Just like sabrinas, this is another overhyped brunch spot that is not worth the wait. We got the chicken n waffles with eggs Benedict n red velvet pancakes. The c n w dish was just way too greasy , to the point that u couldnt taste much. The red velvet pancakes did not.taste like red velvet and the chocolate chips made it so sweet that we cpuld only eat a quarter of it. I d rather go.to cafe lift, honeys, cchaya, loco pez, or max brenner for brunch.
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Jim L.
Their food is *typically* great. I have two MAJOR issues with this place: 1) Their wait-staff is TERRIBLE. The last three times I've gone (all within the last two months), I've been given terrible service. It's not uncommon for my waitor/waitress to apparently switch off tables randomly, but in doing so, they tend to never return until I hail them for help. If I ask for a spare plate, it might take a few minutes and me having to ask two different servers. At a brunch spot where you're paying $2.50 for a simple coffee, is it too much to expect it to get refilled once? This is beside the fact that it's not uncommon for a few specific servers to be present with clearly bad attitudes. If you don't enjoy the job, 1) fake it, or 2) quit. I'm sure they can easily replace you! 2) Some food items have gone down hill. Specifically, the Chicken and Waffles Benedict. This used to be my favorite breakfast dish in the city, but they switched to sub-par chicken that's more akin to the rats that were caught crawling on their tables a while back. The last two times it wasn't properly prepared with spicy sauce/syrup. For a place charging so much, and with such a great track record, it's a shame to see this location hurting so badly now...over simply fixed things no less. I'd recommend trekking up to the Northern Liberties location until they at least replace the bad management. Also, get with the program and accept credit/debit already.
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Endo M.
Great breakfast place in South Philly, if not the best. Place is modern, clean, trendy & fresh. The "kitchen sink" skillet is big enough for two & the quinoa porridge is very tasty. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the food you are getting. Their homemade chorizo is also fantastic.
I always heard about green eggs cafe an I finally decided to try it out. I had the red velvet pancakes an I was in total shock how big they were. It took me literally a week to eat them. They were very good. The service was good, it was very busy an my wait time was no more then 5 minutes. Everything on the menu looks good. I kept looking at everyone's plate in the restaurant an wished I could have tasted their food. Needless to say I'll be back again.
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Annie F.
AMAZEBALLS. The Chicken and Waffles Benedict was superb. Plus, any place that has dairy-free options on the menu gets 5 stars in my book. Plus, they have vietnamese coffee (the true sign of people who know what's good in life). We were greeted right away, and the service was fantastic. At risk of making my new favorite brunch spot overcrowded, you should definitely go check this place out.
(5)
Steven M.
5 Stars for food, 4.5 stars for service, I've had a couple weird experiences, never bad. Wait staff that talks quietly while reading the specials, multiple waitstaff personal coming to the table to take our order, nothing offensive or rude, just signs that they might not be the most organized. They, however, have always been nice and attentative. My biggest gripe is the wait and crowded seating area. Bring a snack with you so you have something to eat for the hour you're waiting, but it's worth the wait. The kitchen sink is, indeed, the bomb.
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D D.
Just like the caption says when i pressed the one-star button: Eek! Methinks not! Terrible service, rude, cold coffee, greasy meals and attitude from the manager when I complained about it. Not worth it. Average food, overpriced and service with an attitude. Never again.
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Jessica A.
A must go for brunch. The wait can get a bit long but the turnover is pretty quick and it's not as long as the estimate. The food is incredibly fresh, innovative, and delicious. The eggs benedict options are plentiful. I, too, had the chicken and waffles benedict and it was just to die for. My boyfriend had the short rib benedict -- also delicious. The prices are more than fair as the food is of good quality and so fresh. I'll be back.
(5)
Shanelle S.
I just left brunch with my friend & this place was GREAT! The couple next to us came yesterday for breakfast & was back today for lunch. The food was great. The portions were very generous & the prices are reasonable. The servers were all nice & extremely helpful. This might be our new brunch spot!!
(5)
Wynn N.
I frequent Green Eggs. It was my first time at their Dickenson location. I'm not a huge fan of the staff here. My chicken and waffles was perfect. I asked for my biscuit and gravy dish to be served freely hot as I was once served very cool before at another location. It came out warm, no biggie, but the biscuits were hard as if they were stale. Atmosphere was nice, but overall, I prefer the Center City location more. Their staff seem more down-to-earth.
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Valentina L.
Be careful of the food portion it's huge. Three of us can't finish one order. Other than that it really worth the price and they have really special red velvet pancake that's my favorite.
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J K.
Potatoes, scrambled egg with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon includes toast. Also, cinnamon apple french toast. It was delicious, they only lose a star for the waiter giving us time to view the menu and never coming back to the table. After 10 minutes we flagged down someone to take our order. It's not cheap, but worth it!
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David W.
Excellent service overall. I recommend the Veggie Benedict (eggs perfectly poached, they must have a special poaching device that keeps the whites together), and don't miss the Quinoa side dish, which could be enough alone for breakfast. I took half of mine home. My wife reports that the Italian Benedict was delicious. At 10:30 on a Sunday AM, I was surprised there wasn't a line, so we were seated immediately at an outside table. Although the place was very busy, I didn't get the "we need this table" attitude from the server, and were able to hang for a while over coffee.
(5)
Jessica S.
So this is the best brunch I've ever had. Even the eggs was super bomb. The wait was looooong but I see why. A must if in philly.
(5)
Samantha F.
We aren't from Philly, so we naturally went to yelp to find a good place for breakfast. They got us right in and the host was extremely courteous and friendly. After that, the service was very, very, slow. They were very busy, but a "hey, I'll be right with you," goes a long way. one person brought us coffee, another took our order, and another brought our food. We waited over 15 minutes to even get menus, and waited even longer to get our check. We had red velvet pancakes and eggs Benedict. Both were delicious, but honestly, made me feel sick the rest of the day. Not sure if it was just me, or if it was the food. Needless to say, with the sick feeling all day and the slow service, we probably won't be coming back when we visit again.
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Michelle D.
If you have a huge appetite, you should definitely get the red velvet pancakes! If not, share with another person like I once did. My favorite has to be the apple pie french toast! Great place to have brunch with a friend or a date.
(5)
Joe P.
Saw this place highlighted on BBC America. Took a party of four to breakfast today. Got lucky - parked right in front and we were seated immediately. Food was delicious! Prices are on the higher side for breakfast but you get a lot for your money, both in quantity and quality. Service was equally impressive. Everyone left full and happy. Overall, well worth the trip from South Jersey. Looking forward to returning for their lunch items.
(5)
Maria D.
I tried the Kitchen Sink..it was okay, but not worth coming back for. The portion was huge, and I took half home, but it was way too salty. I was hoping to try to the Birthday Cake French Toast, but it was off the menu.
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Morgan C.
Always a yummy breakfast/brunch spot- the wait on weekends can be pretty intense, and cash only is not super convenient l (they do have an ATM though). The food is always good and service is great, but it can be a little pricey- and sometimes I just want a simple breakfast (rather than pancakes that should be dessert).
The place has good food but it's just dang near impossible to get a table. This place could double in size/staff and still turn people away. If your friends want to get together for brunch, be prepared to wait outside for an hour for a table. The food IS good, but i dont know if it's worth the trouble!
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Christina H.
My new favorite! I wish I could have ordered everything on the menu, but since that's not realistic, I will have to come back very soon. The red velvet pancakes are out of this world - along with the coffee, home fries, service, and cleanliness of the restaurant. Green Eggs Cafe...I think I love you.
Saturday morning brunch and magically only a 5 minute wait for myself and 2 friends. MUST HAVE: eggs benedict with smoked salmon (photograph to be added). delicious!!! filling!! amazing. MUST DO: bought a bottle of champagne for $30 and it came with a carafe of orange juice. between 3 of us, we enjoyed 3 glasses of mimosas EACH for only $30. amazing. I will be back here to try something new if not just for this exact same combination.
(5)
Katie P.
Although I've also been to the 13th Street Center City location, I think I like the ambience of this one better. The food here is beyond amazing. If you love brunch, you must come here. But come on an empty stomach because the portions are absolutely MASSIVE. My favorite item is the Red Velvet Pancakes but there are several other menu items that I've tried and loved. The waits here on a Sunday can get pretty crazy, but they usually overestimate how long it will take to be seated and it is well worth the wait. Very vegan friendly and reasonably priced for the quantity of food you get. Also, as a devout lover of french fries, I must tip my hat to their delicious fries.
Lawd i was skeptical about this place. The staff are great. Then i tasted the food. Lawd the food is the best food i ever tasted. I didn't need to put salt on the grits like i used to. Buffalo mac and cheese are the best I've tasted. This place is worth it. Best place I've been to in a while.
(5)
Stefano D.
Excellent food! Defiantly a must visit, but not dog friendly due to horrible neighbors so leave your dog(s) home.
The best breakfast place in our area. Only problem is we can never get in! Such long lines and waits on the weekend so the best time to go is durning the week or early on the weekend. I've always enjoyed the French toast.
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Perry H.
After having a few ho-hum experiences at the Washington Square location I was excited to return to the Passyunk Square outpost. I've been to both spots a few times and this one is, hands down, a better experience. I dunno what it is, maybe lucky ordering, but I look forward to my visits in South Philadelphia and avoid the other. We stopped in around 9 on Sunday and there was no wait. We were treated to some perfectly strong coffee and were quickly served our order. I opted for the Italian pork benedict which was good, flavorful. That said, the hollandaise was a bit thick, more like gravy than I prefer. My wife had the standard breakfast with perfectly cooked over medium eggs and thick bacon. I love how they ask you how you want your bacon...thick or thin (FYI I am on team thick.) I always hope for more with the potatoes, which are always greasy and not crispy. All in all its a solid brunch spot and worth the money (cash only) due to very sizable portions. Something for everyone as well including ridiculously large sweet entrees. Wish I could go 3.5 here but alas, we will give them the edge over Washington Square.
(4)
Margaret W.
Great atmosphere and quite crowded even at 2pm on a Saturday. Sat at the bar. Service was responsive and fun. Just wished I had been warned about the amount of food I was ordering. I will come back here. I will bring my visiting family members as well. The menu had so many good things of which to choose.
(4)
Chalise J.
This place is everything, food and prices are amazing. Had shrimp n grits, a side of red velvet pancakes and a order of the kitchen sink. Some of the best food I have had in years.
(5)
Gabriele G.
I LOVE GREEN EGGS CAFE. Once the sting of a 45-60 min wait leaves your body, you are greeted by the best meal you will ever eat. For brunch anyway. I love a restaurant where they offer a lengthy list of daily specials such as cookie dough French toast, butterscotch krimpet pancakes, vegan Mac and cheese... and so much more! My favorite item on the menu is red velvet pancakes. They're the size of my head but OH SO DELICIOUS!! Green Eggs Cafe is the happening place to be for brunch in south Philly. I definitely recommend!
(5)
Michele W.
I love that this is a block from my house! Extremely convenient for weekend brunch. Weekend brunches when I have time to wait 30-60 minutes for a table, that is. It's gotten busier and busier since opening which sometimes results in servers getting little parts of your order wrong (wrong type of potatoes, wrong type of toast, or wrong type of meat/fake meat) everything is delicious so it's hard to complain out of preference, but it would be awesome if they just got it right the first time. I definitely agree with other reviews and say that not having granulated sugar is a huge disappointment. Sugar in the raw just does not work with unsweetened iced tea.
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ReadyFreddie M.
Word on the street is, the Quinoa Porridge is the cat's pajamas. Too bad I got the Eggs Benedict. Undercooked eggs were basically ectoplasm on Canadian bacon, and the potatoes were, for reasons this reviewer could not discern, slathered in a healthy coating of slime. Half-expected Peter Venkman to be the bus boy and Egon Spengler to be slinging hash. The peanut butter cup latte, while quite tasty, does not really fit in with the Ghostbusters allusions above.
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Sybille P.
The food here is fabulous. I had the Tiramisu French toast and it was soooo decadent and the portions are HUGE! Definitely go on an empty stomach. Two reasons why I'm not giving it 5 stars. 1. Cash only. "Where they do that at?!" and 2. $0.25 for a leftovers box? I'm sure they're not that hard up. Other than that, a great Philly spot.
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Natalie M.
First of all, I am a huge fan of local cafes and privately owned restaurants. And if you are too, this place is PERFECT. The setting is modern with a touch of a nature, making it a pretty casual place (no need for fancy for breakfast!). My entire meal and my friends' meals were all fantastic, but I don't think any of us finished because the portions are so big. If you go, I recommend the raspberry chocolate truffle lattes, they were so good we got them to go too!
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Matthew H.
I have lived in Philly for a while now and live in South Philly not too far from this Green Eggs location. I have been to 2 of the 3 numerous times and have always enjoyed myself. Yes there is a wait usually on the weekends but we have found that if you can get there before 10:30 am or so you can usually avoid a wait or have one but it's maybe 15 minutes. Service has been good and we haven't ever had a server that was an issue. The food is great and the portions large so definitely come hungry. On our most recent visit we sat at the counter and ordered. We did the short rib benedict and chicken sandwich. Both were very very good and I thoroughly enjoyed mine, I was happy to see that the eggs were not over-poached. I also ordered a side of their house made scrapple and it was definitely very good. It had a very porky taste to it and I would definitely order it again. This is definitely a good go-to for breakfast and also a good place to take people that are visiting from out of town. Although I think Sabrina's has the edge on this place, Green Egg's is definitely better than Morningglory in my opinion.
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Lisa P.
This place. THIS PLACE! Clean, quick, HUGE servings! The bar is a great place to eat or you can lounge for a table. The servers are great and real. We came from San Diego and overseas for a reunion and had planned to go to Ippoliti's but they were closed and right down the corner from here. SO GLAD we came inside! Gluten free options, vegan options, and MASSIVE menu with MASSIVE plates!! GO HERE!!!
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Jennifer P.
This place is excellent for breakfast, brunch or lunch! I really love how they make their dishes look very appetizing. In the past, I ordered the red velvet pancakes for 12$ and the Belgium pancakes which was 9$. Both dishes were 5/5! Very nice service and they bring out their dishes at a normal-fast pace. Any cons is that it's only cash only and it gets crowded easily and you have to wait for a long time to get your table. Otherwise it's an awesome place to eat!
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Evan M.
Cash only with an ATM on site. I've been here multiple times and usually try something different each visit. I have yet to be let down. The food is incredible and the friendly staff operates with a sense of urgency. I usually finish my plate fast so I can start stealing my wife's food. If I had to choose a favorite I'd probably go with the Shrimp & Grits Benedict.
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Mike P.
This place is something I wouldn't have given a second thought if I didn't see the menu. Upon seeing both crème brulee French toast and red velvet pancakes I realized I had to make a decision, do I order the French toast, pancakes, or just man up and get both. Upon getting there I noticed the place was fairly packed for a weekday around 11, but we were seated right away. I had thought the juice seemed a bit expensive but it was freshly squeezed, and therefore not from concentrate and it jumps the price. As for the menu options I thought they were all pretty reasonable. One thing that did jump out at me was CASH ONLY, OH NO! I thought, as I have cash on me as often as I get the oil changed in my car. But there is an ATM on premise, and it charges a measly .99 cents which I was completely fine with. Onto the food, I went with the French toast I figured being crème brulee flavored it would be a great addition to my list "Where to get some tasty or unique Creme Brulee". It also leaves me with a reason to come back for the pancakes. I considered getting a side of the pork chorizo; I really wanted to try it. I just felt it might be worth waiting. I was right, the French toast was HUGE! It was a mountain of a breakfast with a creamy peak of fresh whipped crème and custard, it was heavenly. I barely finished and over at slightly as I didn't want anything to go to waste and it was to little to take home. All in all I was happy I had come here, the food was fantastic, pair it with the friendly staff and the average prices, you can't go wrong. I hope to come back soon for the Red velvet pancakes.
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Monique D.
Disgusting...rude...unprofessional...slop... I guess it was my fault for ordering shrimp and grits but i didn't expect for them to serve me slop. When I complained about it the waitress looked like a deer in headlights...talk about dumb..,she had to get the manager who informed me of course i could get it made differently but I had to pay for both. Huh? Really...you serve me slop and i have to pay for your incompetent dish. Wait he had the nerve to ask me if I wanted to take it home. So I sat there and ate nothing while the rest of my party had their breakfast. I already knew in my head there was no way i was paying for food i didn't eat so i asked to look at the menu again....$12.00 shrimp and grits...perfect cause the tip on $58.38 would have been $12.00 even swap....meanwhile they were so rude the waitress never even came back to our table she sent someone else. For the first time ever i left exact change $58.38 there was no way the were getting a tip out of me. How could a manager/owner leave a customer so unhappy and not give a shit. I will never spend my money here again. I hate to even give it one star.
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Rissa V.
Can't believe i haven't reviewed this place yet. This is my favorite brunch spot in the city, although I tend not to go more often than not, only because I'm afraid of the wait after 9:30am, especially for more than 2 people. Even at 2:30, I've waited with 2 people for almost an hour. But still, super worth the wait on the times i suck it up! The grits and shrimp were great, although asked for the additional shrimp and they forgot the cheese and the scrapple bits. I asked for them, but then the server forgot to bring it twice and by that time it was too late I ate it. And still got charged the extra though i didn't have the rest of it. the fried chicken part of the waffle chicken benedict, just doesn't have enough chicken. Well on mine i got a small piece on top, like the size of a wing. I was glad to have other meals to help finish, as i wasn't totally satisfied with that one. I love the Kitchen sink dish. The stuffed French Toasts are alllll good, I've tried most of them and the specials and go back to them each time. Also had california sammich here and that is also amazing. I really do love this place.
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Greg U.
Greatest breakfast/brunch place in Philly. Its almost always busy, but for good reason. The food is great, the portions large, and wait staff are super cool. Take a woman there, she'll love it, I promise you!
I've recently tried out green eggs and at first I doubted it. A friend referred me to this place and all I thought was the price is outrageous. But then when the food came out, there was so much food I couldn't even finish it so I took it home. I think I was food drunk after 3/4 of the food. This cafe is now my favorite and is worth every cent.
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Michelle L.
This place is totally legit. Almost perfect! Huge, amazing menu with tons of great brunch options. Full lunch offered too. Healthy plates make an appearance for sure with a whole area designated to salads and vegan options, and then there are meals labeled "The Kitchen Sink" or "Chicken and Waffles with a million and one add-ons". You get the idea. Total cult-following. Cheap, inexpensive, and the orders came out quick. -1 star for the irritation in our hostess' attitude when our table of 6 changed to a table of 7. They were planning on pushing two tables together anyway that easily sat 8, yet she was a total B about it and told us the wait would be another 30 mins. This is only after we asked her "How long will the new wait be?" and she responds, "I don't know." When your first interaction with someone is them being awful, it can easily make you not want to ever return. Rude. Other than that girl though, I think this place is top-f'n-notch. All other servers were sweet, knowledgeable, and on top of things. So many delicious meals were eaten this day and with prices like theirs, it really makes it hard not to want to eat here everyday.
Coffee's good, service is excellent. Pork Belly Benedict hit the stop. Good value brunch! Came here on Friday morning and there was no problem getting seated. Hip atmosphere. Just landed on a red eye from California and I feel like I never left. Vegan options, soy milk, etc are all cool things to have on the menu. Fair warning, it's cash only a la California. ATM inside.
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Bill M.
To ring in the New Year morning right before heading out for some Mummers craziness a friend and I decided to try Green Eggs for a brunch that was suitable for the first bite of 2013. And it turned out to be one that delivered in epic proportions. I've known about Green Eggs for years, and have savored plenty of impressive bites from it at events like Flavors of the Avenue, but with rarely being up during the brunching hour and soooo many other spots on my to hit list, it ended up sitting on the backburner. But when my friend suggested a South Philly brunch spot to kick of our journey I couldn't think of a better destination. and I'm glad that I did since it gave me plenty of time to take in strong coffee from La Colombe, a chill dining space with interesting local artworks and satisfying service. Perusing such an EGGcelent menu that was fully loaded with incredible sounding Benedicts (Pork belly! Shrimp & grits! Chicken & Waffles! Woohoo!). sweet french toast variations like tiramisu and creme brulee, an impressive breakfast burrito, and a stacked lineup of sides; meant that I had no freaking clue what to order! But as I read through the menu there were two words that continued to echo off in the back of my mind - KITCHEN SINK!!! because three scrambled eggs, home fries, peppers & onions, cheese, a homemade JUMBO biscuit, and sausage gravy all tossed into one cast iron skillet just sounded like the perfect taste of decadence to usher in a new year. And while It may have ended up being the only meal I enjoyed that day (it was large enough for 3 servings!), I loved every moment of its homecooked goodness! While I definitely plan to go a different route by enjoying something that isn't as freaking huge and omnipresent, I definitely have Green Eggs on the map as a spot to come back to and enjoy again.
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Zoe K.
Needs new management!! With so many good brunch places in the city, I do not feel the need to go back to one where the management has no respect for their customers. We recently ate at Green Eggs, and had a terrible interaction with the "manager," Nick. The restaurant was out of the food that we ordered, but did not let us know until about 25 min after we ordered. The waitress took her time in getting us a menu so we could choose another item. In the meantime our food arrived, and the kitchen sent us food that we didnt order - but not to make up for being out of items- they apparently figured we could just eat that instead. When our waitress was unfazed by this we asked to speak with the manager. He didn't seem to understand why we woudlnt just eat what we were served, and his response was that we had three options: 1. wait another 30 min while they made something else, 2.eat what we were given or 3. leave. I have never had a manager tell me I should leave before. It was rude, uncalled for and an inappropriate way to handle the situation. With rats at one location, and a rude manager at another, I see no need to give this restaurant my money again.
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Nicole L.
I love the food here. Every time we go to Philly we make sure to get brunch. This past Saturday I ordered the short rib and poached egg and it didn't disappoint. The serving was so big I ate it twice (the poached egg wasn't soft the second time, but it was still good)! We sat outside and truly enjoyed people watching while sipping the delicious coffee. Over all a great experience.
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DanaJoy88 ..
Fresh, creative, and delicious......This place always wows me and I love going here for something different from the regular breakfast food routine. They even have amazing hot drinks, their peanut butter and jelly latte being my absolute favorite.
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Alison C.
Amazing! The food and specialty drinks were delicious. The waitstaff was friendly, attentive and good at suggesting dishes. Our party of 5 had the specialty cookie dough stuffed french toast that was a winner, more like dessert. 2 kids had the child portion of red velvet pancakes, although they didn't like them as much as I did (red velvet isn't sickening sweet & after they tasted the cookie dough dish they were sorry for not ordering those). I had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict with added cheese grits and the dish was too die for, the grilled bread as the base really made it wonderful, buttery & crunchy. We also sampled the salted caramel latte both hot & iced & the whipped cream they topped it with was delicious. We got there a little after 9am on a Saturday & were seated right away. For the 5 of us it was $100, kinda pricey but a nice treat and the portions were really filling, enough for all of us to have leftovers. The only down side was the fish store next door had the WORST smelling trash; I don't think anyone could've enjoyed sitting outside in that particular day.
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Sandra S.
Your food was incredible and I want to come back despite the photos of the rats leaking on the table. Did someone set you up? Your still one of my fav breakfast spot in the city.
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Ashley S.
My sister loves coming here for brunch so my family finally gave here to see what it's all about! After quite a bit of a wait (they told us 25-35 mins, although ours was closer to 50 mins - there was a large party that morning though), we were finally seated. Our waiter was very friendly, although he was a little forgetful and hard to get a hold of. In his defense, it was July 4th weekend! The soy dish and veggie benedict were delicious, although the short ribs flavor dominated the benedict. We'll definitely be back!
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Victoria T.
Went here last Thursday for brunch on a whim and was blown away! I got the chicken and waffles with a blueberry lemonade and ate every last bite. Great portion size for the prices. The menu has a great mix of sweet and savory items and the list of ever changing specials was mouth watering. As many others have said this is a cash only establishment so make sure you hit the ATM before. They do have one inside however I'm sure there is a surcharge. Great place and great service, I will most definitely be back again! An amazing neighborhood spot that attracts all sorts of people!
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Trey R.
Good breakfast spot, the food side of brunch, if you don't mind a little wait. I'm not in philly often, so I don't have vast experience, but I was very pleased with my meal. Quite a few interesting looking things on the menu, too - plus fun specials - so if you live nearby, you could go back without getting bored. There's no booze, so it's not a proper brunch place, but it would do well as one. Assuming they just haven't been able to get a liquor license, it's over $100K here, can't be much better there. Can't fault them for that, but know what you're getting into.
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Jenny L.
A lovely little brunch spot. Came on a Saturday morning around 11 there was a 20-30 minute wait. No problem we went to go sit at the counter. The bf and I got the red velvet pancakes and kitchen sink. Both were huge and delicious. Would like to come back and try other items on menu. And it's cash only but no problem there. There's an ATM inside.
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Chelsea B.
I have eaten here about 5 times now for breakfast. Love the food. The creme brulee French toast is soooooooo good. Portions are large so you can share. Service is quick and cash only. Also tried the salted caramel latte the last time I went and loved it. If it's the weekend get there before 11 for breakfast or be prepared to wait.
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Lissa M.
De.Licious. Yummmmm. I went with some friends for brunch and it was great. I split the apple pie French toast which is too yummy for words. My friends had the chicken and waffles, pancakes, everything was good. Great fresh squeezed orange juice. Great Service. I will definitely be back.
I've eaten at their other locations before and always found it to be above average...but today the kitchen knocked my socks off! Their menu is extensive...and so it was difficult to choose. Fortunately, there was a bit of a wait (not too terrible for Saturday at 11 am in South Philly...25 minutes) so we were prepared to order by the time we were seated. My eyes were bigger than my stomach, so I had two eggs over easy, multi grain toast, cheesy grits with shrimp, and the silver dollar pancakes. I am a grits conoisseur, and these were divine. The pancakes...now, they were the best I have EVER eaten. I know it's just a PANCAKE, but they tasted a little like a cupcake...they were sweet and light. They offer Sprite Zero on the menu, although it wasn't available, so I had diet Coke, which was a bit flat. No biggie. The service was excellent...particularly for a place what was SLAMMING... our food was delivered quickly and HOT. We will be returning ...great job Green Eggs!
A bunch of friends and I have been here a number of times within the past several months. I would highly recommend the chicken and waffles Benedict, red velvet pancakes (it is A LOT to finish for just one person so def recommend getting the smaller size), buffalo mac and cheese, and the kitchen sink. It gets extremely busy on the weekends, but worth the wait. Service was also very good and friendly with food served in a timely manner.
Starting to be one of my favorite brunch spots. The French toast is excellent (my favorite breakfast food) and their breakfast specials are to die for. Love the sugar cubes but it it's not your deal then make sure you bring your Splenda, Equal or Sweet-n-Low with you.
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Denis B.
So my first experience at green eggs located on Dickinson st.was not so great.. The food was good but the service was lousy n they have not so good attitudes.. The wait was ridiculous.. Don't think I will return anytime soon, unless they were to change their attitudes. Disappointed, Gina C..
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Danit H.
I really like this place, but the last couple times it was missing something.. Went there last sunday for brunch, I had the turkey panini from the lunch menu and my husband had eggs benedict. as always the breakfast item was delicious and the the lunch item was lame. the turkey was dry, cold with no flavor. Even the rich avocado salsa and the basil aioli (both delicious) were not able to make it better. I ate half of a half without the turkey. lame.
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Michael M.
The wait time can be well over an hour on a Saturday morning, but well worth it. Staff is very friendly and quick. The Red Velvet pancake is probably the best pancake I've ever had, not too mention their huge and very filling. I wish Massachusetts had a place like this.
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Shane J.
One Of My Favorite Brunch Spots!! I always have an amazing experience here. Prior to my first time...there was much BUZZ about the menu & of course the 'Red Velvet Pancakes'. There were a ton of great suggestions from friends of choices to make...I went with the shrimp & grits...my date had the pancakes. I suggest you get there early because it fills up fast..but the service remains good. If you like savory brunch with many choices...this is a good pick. I have been here several times & Everything is really delicious. The shrimp and grits was so good. The red velvet pancakes are served with large portions- there should be a Man vs. Food challenge to eat those pancakes and other menu items....really Bottom line...you can't go wrong with a visit to Green Eggs Cafe
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Nina B.
I love this place! Driving by and decided to stop by.. I'm so glad we did. French toast is amazing! Home made whip cream mmm mmm mmm. Potatoes with peppers/onions are delish. Shrimp and grits it a must! We will be back.
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Nasia L.
My first time visiting, I thought it was just another over rated breakfast spot in Philadelphia but the food was actually great! Friendly and fast service as well as a peaceful environment! The food presentation is also beautiful, I enjoyed myself
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Cynthia L.
Jason and I both had the giant breakfast burrito. OK let's face it, breakfast burritos might be one of my favorite things on earth but this one was really up there in terms of best burritos I've ever had. Did I mention it was giant? And an excellent ratio of eggs/cheese/potatoes/vegan sausage. I would love to come back and try another of their dishes if I were ever in the area again.
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Catherine K.
Ahhhhhmazing! We bought the kitchen sink, steak and eggs and their special apple pie French toast. So delicious, every single bite!
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Antonio W.
My buddy took me here because it's a few blocks from where he lives. This place is legit. The food is very good and at a good price and the portions are generous. The eggs Benedict were very good and so is the red velvet pancakes. They have very good drinks and shakes too. I'll want to hit this place up next time I visit.
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Mohamed H.
This place is amazing! Everytimr I have visitors from out of town, we always make it a priority to go to Green Eggs at least once. The eggs benedict is the best around town. Their rosemary potatoes are like ambrosia. My friends who eat pork love the kitchen sink. (I wish they'd come up with an alternate gravy). Definitely going to keep going here!
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Alia M.
I was in philly for the weekend. This was the best meal I had. The shrimp n grits were delicious. My friends all enjoyed their food(chicken n waffles, short ribs Benedict, n salmon Benedict). Service was also good. I will be visiting this place next time im down here.
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Candice B.
I am excited to be living close enough to walk on over whenever I feel the urge to eat a novelty breakfast. One thing that irks me about novelty breakfasts is the complexity that overtakes some ideas, the mix of 7000 different ingredients that leave me confused. Enter the Red Velvet Pancakes. Pancake, cream, strawberry, done. Anywhere else, the chef would fill it with cream and banana and sausage, top it with nuts and strawberries and broccoli, and serve it with a reduced balsamic cream of mushroom soup maple compote; and it would be called Red Velvet What The Freakshow Massacre Is This. Sabrinas, I'm looking at you. Much love (so much love), but less really is more. So, Green Eggs. The perfect balance of interesting and simple. Besides the famed pancakes, the PB&J French Toast has exactly the right number of ingredients, and any of the french toast specials follow suit. The egg dishes are all good, the rosemary potatoes are divine, the BLT will knock your socks off if you're into BLTs, and even the falafel could stand up against some of the other falafel choices around town. Bottom line is, you can't go wrong ordering anything here, though if you get overwhelmed easily I would avoid the Kitchen Sink. I happily drink the coffee, but it's a little bit too bitter for my taste. That is not Green Eggs' fault, of course, but if you aren't a bitter coffee lover, you might want to pass. The reason I can't give this place 5 stars is because of the service. One person will take your order and bring you the check. Twelve other people will refill your coffee and water and take your plate when you're finished. If you want to order a side of bacon halfway through your meal, good luck finding your server and/or flagging them down as they whizz by your table. While I will come back again and again for the food, I am less than thrilled with feeling dismissed when I want more delicious food to stuff in my belly. Cash only.
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Syvan T.
The food was incredible. The eggs benedict was cooked perfectly and the side of home fries were delicious. The red velvet pancakes almost taste like a red velvet cake inserted into a pancake. They had chocolate chips inside and strawberries on top and were just scrumptious. I would recommend both to split. The staff was very nice and the atmosphere is warm and homey. They have different flavored coffees, I had I loved this place and will be visiting again. The prices weren't astronomical but not exactly cheap either. I'd definitely come here again
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Shante' P.
Listen, I can't tell you what to do, right? But I can make a suggestion. And I suggest you go. If crowds aren't your thing--go during the week. Treat yourself to fancy french toast and BYOB mimosas. Go ahead, you deserve it!
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Lena W.
This is a great brunch spot. However, the wait is really long. I don't know if it is really worth it. The quality of the food can be inconsistent as well. A few times I have come here and my eggs were overcooked. The staff are not too quick as well. They need so have somebody that just refills coffee because asking for a refill is difficult and ridiculous. The breakfast burrito, according to my boyfriend, is pretty decent here. Not his favorite one, however. He prefers to get the everything but the kitchen sink option here.
We loved this place and went regularly until the Mr. received his usual vegan breakfast burrito with real sausage in it. Mistakes definitely happen and we're pretty understanding, but when we brought it to the manager's attention, he reacted combatively, and without even looking at it, proceeded to tell my husband that he was wrong and that it definitely was not real meat. Previously, we dined here at least twice per month and enjoyed their veg options (the aforementioned, along with french toast) and really good coffee.
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Z M.
READ ME! READ ME! READ ME! Please stay away from their lunch and flavored ice lattes! I ordered their short rib panini with sweet potato fries and it was not acceptable! The flavor of the meal was pretty much non-existent. Their ice Nutella latte was horrific. The result of eating there? I was in the bathroom for "who knows how long" soon after.
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Jerry D.
You know, I used to come into Green Eggs Cafe every week. Everytime I would visit, I was treated to some of the best and most creative brunch food I have ever tasted. The specials were always delicious and the service, while never tremendous, was bearable. But nowadays, it's a different story. I don't know what the hell happened, but it seems like ever since 2013 started, Green Eggs has been on a steady decline. The food just isn't executed with the finesse it used to be. The specials all seem like cheap knockoffs of previously run specials. They just lack the flavor and love you can tell they used to have. It was so drastic that I asked my server what has happened. She agreeing with me, told me that the original chef was gone. THAT EXPLAINS IT! It's amazing the difference one man can make on three restaurants food. Now, along with the decline in food, and their rat debacle, you would think they would focus in customer service and giving the guest the best experience possible. Not at all. It's terrible how almost cocky their attitude is towards patrons is. Not even talking about the rude table tent telling me that I will have to pay for food even if I don't like it and don't eat it, I'm talking about the rushed pace of the servers and the distant nature they treat you with when you dine. To the owners of Green Eggs, do yourself and get people in there to focus back on the details at which you used to be so good at with service. And do yourself an even bigger favor and put this chef out to pasture and do whatever you have to to get the old chef back!! For the sake of us that loved your food and execution before and would like to continue to frequent your place!!
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Mark W.
Came here hungry on a Sunday morning for brunch. The place was packed, and my friend and I were quoted an hour wait. Luckily, I've discovered the secret to beating lines at all brunch places: eat at the bar! So, we stalked the bar and found 2 seats next to each other in about 10 minutes. I opted for a bagel with cream cheese and lox, and my friend got the chicken and waffles. Man, were both of these delicious. I got a ton of lox- like, you couldn't even put it all on the bagel. It was very good. I tried the chicken+waffles, and it was delicious. Kind of jealous that I didn't get that, as the waffle was perfect and the chicken was good. Next time I'm in Philly, I'll definitely be stopping by this place for brunch.
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Reese A.
Not sure how this place is not 5 stars across the board. No matter how long the line may be, it's always worth the wait. The breakfast burrito with vegan sausage is my favorite however my husband have tried most of the menu items and all are delicious. We continue to take friends and family and refer people to Green Eggs for the best breakfast in the city.
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Sally T.
So this is the location without the rats running around at night...at least not documented. So if it's not documented, it doesn't exist, right? Come hungry because the amount of food they serve is enough to feed at least two grown ass adults. Everything was pretty tasty and the leftovers were enough for at least two more meals (for me at least). I'm glad this place is within walking distance in my parent's hood so as long as furry four legged pests aren't roaming the tables at night here, I'll come back for sure.
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Melissa Y.
Terrible, rude experience with the manager of our group reservation made and confirmed two months in advance. Manager gave away our private party reservation to make space for another group on the morning of our reservation, leaving us scrambling to find a new place for our party. I've actually set up a yelp account in order to discourage others from trying to hold group events here. I've been to Green Eggs at Newbold and Washington Square West about half a dozen times, with no more than four people, and did the Sunday waiting game because the food is pretty good. I've found the staff defensive and unfriendly on numerous occasions but always let it go. But my experience last weekend was so outrageous that I felt like others needed to have this information before considering holding a group event here. My good friends wanted to reserve a space for a baby shower brunch for me this past weekend and chose this location because it's one of the few brunch places with a private back room with space for a larger group. We called the managers about two months ago, and we had confirmation that we could hold our event here. My friend called back to check in 3 or 4 times over the course of the past two months, including twice the day before the shower, to confirm the final head count and make sure everything was set. The managers always assured us that everything was settled with our final guest total. We all showed up on time to be seated as a group, presents and cake in hand, only to find out that they had given away the back room to a bigger group and canceled our private event space. The other group was bigger than ours, so I guess that made more financial sense to them, but we had planned this for months and were left high and dry. The manager offered that we could wait an hour or so past our reservation to meet in the back room, or wait a shorter time sit at a table crammed next to all the other guests on a packed Sunday morning. Completely insensitive to the havoc this caused us, as we scrambled to come up with a plan B venue during one of the busiest restaurant times of the week, the manager claimed to have called us an hour before (we were all already on our way) and said he could only apologize so many times. He actually asked another customer near us to put in a positive yelp review to cancel ours out, which I found outrageous and insensitive to the stress he caused all of us. He gave us no justification, was unsympathetic and rude, and was totally dismissive. Luckily, we were able to have the shower at one of our apartments (though it took a lot of last minute shopping and set up -- totally stressful). We did everything right and despite confirmation the day before our party, we were left completely hanging. I don't know what we would have done if we didn't happen to have a nearby apartment big enough to host us.
Turning 31, I expressed to my girlfriend that I wanted to do something a bit more low-key with my friends. Brunch it was! We reserved a table for 10. My girlfriend called the day before and the morning-of to confirm the reservation. We arrived at 1:30pm on the dot, and were informed that they had us mistakenly marked down for 6. So the 10 of us, including two children, had to wait 45 minutes to get seated into a table that was really meant for 8 in the back room. The kids had to sit with the bathroom door at their backs and had to frequently shift their chairs for people to use it. The food was great, portions were huge, but having to wait so long when we had a confirmed reservation really soured my view of this place.
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Brian M.
You get in, you gorge, you get out and don't pay that much. Isn't that what a brunch place should be? This is not a place to come chat for an hour with your friends for 1.5 hours about how drunk you were last night. There are too many others waiting for your table for that. This is a place you come to before a long day to fill up knowing you probably won't eat again until dinner. The kitchen sink was massive, cheap, and absolutely delicious. Everything that passed by being served to different tables seemed to fit that bill. Perfect.
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Hector A. H.
Okay where can I start, this place 3/4 years ago was just okay but today I just wanted to give it a try an other chance and wow !!!!!they just left me with no words I'll definitely will come back for more well done GREEN EGGS
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Francis U.
...out of the frying pan... After a bit of a hiatus, Lady Mary and I decided to revisit Green Eggs S. Philly, with a fair amount of trepidation I might add. Saturday morning in the city is a busy time for any 'bunchery', so we were well prepared for a wait. Since there was no business on the docket until mid-afternoon, we didn't mind waiting in the foyer, while we watched an episode of 'Chopped' on the tele above the fireplace. I had my good Lady (and her sterling personality) to keep me company as we passed the time; so the thirty some odd minutes seemed to pass without us taking much notice. We two were seated at a table, intended for a four top, with two teenage girls who were not in our party. There was one small potted plant on the table, which was designed to serve as a line of demarcation, separating the two parties. Sharks left, Jets right. Montagues right, and Capulets left. Hatfields left...and, oh well, you get the point. The plant did about as much good as the Manginot line did the French in '40...a pitiful fortification which quickly succumbed to a blitzkrieg of rudeness. Our tablemates repeatedly kicked our table, spilling valuable waves of La Colombe onto the table. So fortunate we were to hear about how their plans to the mall were thwarted, by their evil caregivers. Our luck turned sharply upward when another table, who missed 'inside voice day' in kindergarden, was seated two feet to out left. Service climbed a notch from unacceptable, to perfunctory. The food, however, was well above average. But, the tastiness of the food was not enough to distract one from from a vision of my second level of hell. Rude, loud, and pointless conversation sank my hopes for a pleasant brunch like the H.M.S Hood via the Bismark. A myriad of factors detract from the quality, and accessibility, of the cuisine. Although, I love my neighborhood, and Churchill, I am very close to 'giving up' on Green Eggs S. Philly.
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Jo L.
My two friends and I came here early Sunday morning and there wasn't too many people in there. The environment and set up of the cafe was defiantly nice. There were also outdoor seating but my friends didn't want to do that. =( I was told by my one friend who has been there before that I would like the "Kitchen Sink" because I like potatoes so I ordered that. I did not expect for it to be as big as it was or as cheesy(?). It was good but definitely too much for 9:30 in the morning. I ended up taking half of it home and my brother and cousins tried it and liked it too. My friend one friend had eggs and the other one french toast with blueberries and strawberries(?). I'm trying to look on the menu for the names but their menu on their site doesn't work. The service was pretty nice and by the time we were leaving, there was a line to be seated. Ultimately, I was good and I would definitely go back. Maybe not have something so filling that early though. =)
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Melissa L.
Great food. Good service. Nice interior. Great food. Slightly cramped place but bearable. Affordable prices. And did I mention great food? I'm a frugal girl at heart, so even though I say the prices are affordable, I'm not gonna say I don't hate it when I think I'm paying that much for eggs on bread. But my, what delectable eggs on bread!(For those of you wondering what I'm talking about, I'm talking about the eggs Benedict). The hollandaise sauce, the rosemary potatoes, the creamy egg yolk running over everything, and the thick bacon(ham) over an english muffin just really brings out the food monster in me. I love it! And their cheesy grits with deep fried scrapple... Omg. I love stirring in the aged cheddar into the gross, and then taking the fried scrapple and dipping it in. Too bad there's only three, but it's more than enough for this dish. The kitchen sink is also really good, but is on the greasy side, so prepare to feel ultra guilty after this treat. I like to ask for ketchup when I get this dish, and they'll bring it to you in a little tin sauce cup. As the big ketchup lover that I am, it's not enough, and It's somewhat annoying to keep asking for more. Their creme brulee French toast is great, with a good, creamy custard filling. But I do think it's a little too sweet, so it's best to eat this with a cup of milk or coffee. You only get 1 waffle with the belgian waffle, but believe me, it's more than enough. I couldn't even finish it. (Come to think of it, I hardly ever finish all my food here). I got mine with strawberries and vanilla ice cream. It was good, but for some reason, it was not what I expected it to be. I wanted something crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, but the waffle just seemed more crispy with only a hint of softness. Not bad, but I guess I should just stick with pancakes or something haha. All in all, a good place for brunch. Only wish it wasn't cash only, but that's only a minor inconvenience.
So, after a long break of not coming here (I'd had come way too many times for comfort and was sick of it!), I decided to have spontaneous brunch with the bf here. Instead of ordering a usual breakfast dish I got a sandwich (california chicken panini ~$14), which was actually very tasty. The chicken wasn't dry and the salad was good except I think they put too much dressing on it. I definitely got a bigger portion that I expected. The panini had alfalfa, aioli, tomato, and avocado. yummy. The side bacon, sausage and croissant all tasted like a heart attack. Literally the moment I put any of them down my throat I felt my body slowing down and almost stopping, as if I were becoming heavy or a statue. The taste wasn't the best either for the price and it just felt so unhealthy. I prefer Chhaya's "unhealthy" sides because they feel less greasy and taste better! The chicken and waffle eggs benedict comes with, of course fried chicken on a waffle topped with poached eggs and a side of potatoes. It tasted unhealthy too (duh), but I only had a bite and I enjoyed the eggs. I know from experience that I don't like to get potatoes cause these places always try to fill you up on excessive carbs!! For the sandwich alone, I give it 4 stars, for everything else, 2 stars. I would rate my previous experiences as 3-3.5 stars but this review is for this particular occurrence.
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Kelly V.
One of the best brunches in town... A lot of variety on the menu! The shrimp and grits is amazingggg good! Never was a fan before of grits.... But they really know how to make delicious! Coffee is La Columbe... You can never go wrong with that! The south Philly location is my favorite b/c it has one of the best services!
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Terez L.
Luv Green Eggs
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Dave B.
I come to this location very frequently, it seems to always be busy which is good. I often sit at the bar but there have times where I was lucky to get a table. I don't have a favorite item but that doesn't mean that I don't like the food. Usually, I enjoy a savory type of breakfast such as bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, etc. I have promised myself to order the red velvet pancake on my next visit here. I never know what to order but I always find something that will satisfy what I'm craving. I've had panini's, burger, steak and eggs, lox, french toast and I have never been dissatisfied. One of my favorite side item is the onion strings, they are to die for! I also like to order the turkey bacon on the side depending on what I order, the potatoes are great and the buffalo chicken mac'n'cheese is delicious and huge! I'm definitely a fan and I come here almost every other week if not weekly. One thing that I do dislike is that they charge for to go containers, which is cheap at 0.25 or .50 cents cents but still, I guess it's the concept.
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Eb T.
All of their food is good. Red velvet pancakes, Apple French toast, fresh beef bacon, eggs were ok. Overall I love the food. I just wish it wasn't always a wait.
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Vinny P.
First experience at Green Eggs certainly left me wanting a return trip. This place checked in at just about 1 mile from my house so it makes for a nice pre and post brunch walk, which I love, in good weather of course. I met up with the Philadelphia Food and Drink Power Couple or the PFDPC for some eats and some catch up. I arrived early, as I tend to do and was greeted by a really nice girl at the front. I told her about how I desired a table for 3 and after taking my name down, she directed me to the minimalist leather-like couch near the fire place. It was a pretty comfy couch and I kind of want to know where they got it. When the PFDPC arrived we got to our seat in their back room. I had already sampled a cup of their La Colombe coffee (corsica?) and was ready to put actual food in my stomach. The specials list looked every bit as intriguing as the normal menu. I settled on the smoked salmon omelette with red onion and cream cheese. I opted for the rosemary roasted potatoes. The omelette was perfectly cooked. It had a light and airy texture and was filled with a health dose of the salmon and enough red onion to cut through the fatty flavor of salmon. The cream cheese on top was a bit much for me to take in the same bite so I scooped it off and used it on the wheat toast that was brought. The potatoes were perfect, really, perfect. My water glass stayed full and I loved the open and naturally lit space that we sat in. It reminded me of a few places I visited in London, specifically from the very large windows and very clean lines and paint colors. It would seem that Green Eggs and I will be seeing more of each other.
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Shannon P.
Come here on your day off. I hear the lines and the waits are ridiculous on the weekends...but if you have a doctor's appointment, try to sneak in here for some serious breakfast. And then you won't have to eat the rest of the day. I ordered the Breakfast Quinoa for $6 - filling, not too humongous like my boyfriend's Creme Brulee French Toast, and Vegan for those who care (I don't). Served with fresh berries, and beery compote, the quinoa was sweet without being overpowering. The quinoa was cooked perfectly - I can't cook it for shit. The coffee is strong and the place is pretty modern - granite countertops, clean entry way. I really need a hungry friend to come with so I can try the red velvet pancakes...and the kitchen sink. Can't have the sweet without the savory.
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David C.
My wife and I came here for a leisurely Sunday breakfast. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the food is excellent. I had the chicken and waffles, and I would definitely recommend that if you are there for breakfast. The biggest detractor I noticed was that they don't take cards, which necessitated a trip to CVS to get to an ATM that wouldn't slam me with fees. They do have an ATM there, but I don't like people reaching into my pocket with unnecessary fees. As a corollary to this, I thought that the prices were kind of on the high side for a place that isn't willing to do credit or debit card payments. Aside from that, the wait staff was pleasant and efficient, and I didn't feel rushed considering that there was about a 15-20 minute wait to get in while we were at the table.
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Jena M.
I've eaten here a few times and every time the food is delicious! On Valentine's Day, my roommate and I decided to have a brunch date here. She got the shrimp and grits benedict which was seriously amazing. The hollandaise sauce was perfect and there were sauteed peppers, onions and potatoes as well as thick buttery toast. I got the duck rueben and it was so good. The duck was tender and warm and the homemade cabbage slaw was perfect. My only problem with green eggs is the drink prices. My chocolate milk was $3- kind of pricey and my roommates shot of OJ was $3 as well. A bit ridiculous if you ask me. Also, when we got there we were told it was a 20 minute wait and we actually waited around 40 minutes. I don't mind waiting, but being a former server and hostess myself I know to overestimate when giving out wait times because people can get real ugly when theyre waiting longer than they expected to. At least the waiting area is nice and cozy with the big couches and fire place! Other than that, I love this place!
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Caitlin N.
Came by for the first time to celebrate our anniversary with brunch. Casual decor, waited about 25-30 mins upon arriving at 12:30pm. We brought champagne and ordered oj for mimosas. Waited a bit for service but very nice waitress. Ordered eggs Benedict and the red velvet pancakes. All delicious!!! Big portions. Will be back!
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Lauren C.
I've tried to go here a few times, but the wait is usually intense! The mom and I swung in to Green Eggs Cafe on Friday for some brunch. We waited about 5 minutes for a table, and were seated in a nice spot. I had the vegetable benedict, and a coffee. My mom had an omelette and a coffee. The food was great, the service was awesome, the coffee was really strong in the best possible way. This place is a little gem in south philly that I'm really glad we have. I'll be back!
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Yousef K.
I actually love the food here and would have gave it five stars but our waitress was extremely rude. We ordered a latte and got 3/4 a cup of milk foam. We told the waitress that this was a cappucino not a latte and she said she is not a barista and didnt make the drink. Anyone who knows anything about coffee drinks knows a latte as a thin layer of foam not 3/4 of cup of it. Since she didnt make the drink she should have apologized and made the barista make it again. Im not a demanding person but in the service industry the buck stops with you as the waiter. On top of that i had to pay this person who gave me shitty service a 18% grat. Ohhh I get it now you dont give fuck about us because you get tipped anyway. Well I guess this is my last time going here.
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Brenna M.
I just love Green Eggs! While I am not a vegetarian, I tend to love vegan and veggie friendly places for their fresh and healthy dishes while my boyfriend is an eggs and bacon brunch guy. We get the best of both worlds at here. I got the veggie skillet with short ribs which was filling and delicious - I brought home lots of leftovers. Just a cute place to brunch with friends that is inexpensive and tasty.
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Heather L.
I love it here. It's a nice place, the service is good. If you arrive anytime after 10, you will have to wait, but you can always order it to go, which was what I did the first time I came and it was DELICIOUS! I ordered the creme brulee french toast and I think that's my favorite on the menu. I've also tried the pork belly eggs benedict which is awesome too. The kitchen sink has a lot of food in it, and I tried the shrimp and grits benedict which was really good too. It is cash only, but they have an atm in the store and if that's not working another on just on the other corner. I know people are upset about their to go container fee, but its 25 cents, it won't break the bank and since their food prices aren't the cheapest, you go there knowing you'll have to spend a little more. And I think the whole ba is to be green and stop using disposable containers and they use the nice biodegradable stuff too. I love and i even stop by here before they close when I can to sneak in some delicious french toast.
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Joe M.
This was one of the most bizarre restaurant experiences that I have ever had. Long story short, I was served two glasses of milk--one servable but close to spoiling, one clearly sour to both of us eating. I wasn't comfortable eating French toast made with milk after that experience. According to the below, the manager tasted both glasses and found them to be fresh, so he left our meal as-is. I'm not going to call him a liar--maybe his sense of taste is overwhelmed after tasting food all the time, or there's some other issue where he honestly didn't notice. Also, it's true that I was getting emotional, so I can believe that he didn't want to come near the table. At any other restaurant, though, there would have been a number of customer service courtesies that weren't followed here: 1) Offer me an opportunity to order something else and let me pay for it; 2) Provide a small courtesy, like a free iced tea or something other than milk; 3) Comp some or all of my food. None of those things were followed here. Also, the last time I checked, isn't a restaurant supposed to err on the side of finding that the customer is right? And for the record, though the French toast tasted fine and I was hungry, I was too busy thinking about spoiled milk in the kitchen and the lack of a resolution to this to be happy with my experience. If I had to speculate as to what happened here, perhaps senior management is breathing down the manager's neck so much about maximizing profits or wasted food that he's reluctant to do anything. Since I'm a local, I'll probably go somewhere else next time. I'm posting my email, truncated for here, and his response. --- Dear Green Eggs: ...When my milk arrived, it was servable but slightly sour. I complained to another server who came to my table by mistake and asked for another glass of milk. My fiancee and I both agreed that the replacement was completely sour and spoiled.... When the manager came over to my table, he told me that he had tasted the first glass of milk himself when I sent it back and that it was fine. I told him that the second glass of milk was completely spoiled and that because French toast was made with milk, after two sour glasses of milk I felt like I didn't want to eat the French toast that I had ordered anymore. ... I was served the French toast that I originally ordered, and when the bill came, I was charged the full amount minus $3 for milk I didn't drink, $32.40. ... The message that you sent to me today is that you don't take your customers seriously... Joe --- Joe, I was actually the manager that you had the discussion with about the spoiled milk. First, I'd like to thank you for how well you handled the situation. I know that you may believe that you lost your cool, but I truly (and I told you at the table) don't believe that you did. Many customers would have been in my face attempting to physically harm me over the milk, but you used your words and treated me with respect, which I greatly appreciated. When you first came to the counter, you told me about your milk, which I was already told by Joy about. She brought over a small glass and the bottle to me and asked me to try it. I tried the milk, and inspected the date on the package. The "Sell By" date on the milk was for 10/20/14 and I tried the milk myself and it was not spoiled to my taste. I had the busboy bring up fresh milk and dump that container anyway, because that is a major issue, food poisoning can come very easily from those items. I tried the milk and inspected the date again, and it was to my standards. I understand your concern with this milk and the french toast milk being the same, but it is not. We use whole milk for our french toast and the Tiramisu French Toast that you ordered. This batter was checked in the morning for freshness by myself, the Chef de Cuisine, and his Sous Chef in our daily line check. After I removed the milk from the table, I went to check on your food to make sure that it was perfect, and again, to my standards, it was. I returned with Joy at the table and your fiance clearly didn't want us to keep coming back and discussing the matter with you. She was frustrated and I didn't want you both to have a terrible experience. After you received your food, I talked with Joy to make sure that everything was okay and she assured me that it was. I poked my head in the room, privately, to make sure that everything was going well and you seemed, to my eyes, to be enjoying your Tiramisu tremendously. I understand that maybe the milk wasn't to your liking, so I took it off, even though I believe that the milk was safe and okay to drink and I received no other complaints throughout the entire shift. Also, each time I left the table, I excused myself to check on either your complaint or your food or something directly related to your experience. I apologize for your experience and please feel free to email me back if you have any questions Franco C. Assistant General Mgr
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Kevin O.
GOOD STUFF. No part of my meal was particularly stellar, but everything was solid, well prepared, and conceptually sound. I had the fried chicken + waffles benedict. The flavors were perfect if the textures were a little lacking. I found the waffle a little to soft and the chicken a little to floppy. But the eggs were perfect and the gravy & hot sauce syrup mingled perfectly. Wifey did the tiramisu french toast which was really cool. It was super thick and had all the components of the dessert properly represented. the flavors were good but strangely her favorite part was the whipped cream on top. The coffee was La Columbe, but I found it wanting.
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Stephanie Y.
I was so excited to try this place. We got there on a Friday morning, so it was super busy yet we did have to wait a little while before they seated us at an already empty table. Of course we ordered breakfast, I got the belgian waffles with strawberries, bananas and vanilla cream. My boyfriend decided to go with the pumpkin cheesecake french toast. Food was plentiful, but a little too sweet for me. I could only finish 2/3 of my plate. Good thing I didn't order the creme brulee french toast. I think that would've been too much.
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Kate H.
Totally yummy. Love the Steak & Eggs breakfast. a little pricy, but I don't mind going here during special occasions. Editing this review : Went here for breakfast today and was seated in the side room. It was only 9AM and they were playing rave music SUPER loud. Only thing I can complain about is that it was just too damn early for that type of music. It's a major pet peeve of mine. I couldn't have a conversation with my boyfriend because everyone else in the room was trying to yell over the music. HELLO: if you're going to be serving breakfast, please don't play such annoying freaking music.
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Ling P.
Is it just me or is the service going down hill? We waited 40 minutes to be seated and 20 minutes for a server to tend to us. I noticed they were short on staff, but it didn't excuse them for taking their time to chat with their fellow co-workers instead of tending to their tables. I observed my surroundings and saw that a few tables were waiting for service while the servers had a conversation at the coffee station. After my table ordered, we were never checked on until we had to flag them down for our check. This place could do so much better if they were more attentive. Now on to the food...I ordered the Short Rib Benny, which is topped with poached egg on a baguette. The short rib was perfectly cooked and the flavor was just right. My dish included diced potatoes, which was absolutely delightful. It is currently on their specials menu, so be sure to try it soon. I've tried all their different eggs benedict and on average, I enjoyed them all. I've noticed a change in their potatoes. It use to be diced and now, they are thin slices. They taste good, but doesn't taste as fresh as they use to when in diced form. Green Eggs Cafe is still a decent brunch place, but I hope they step it up on the service soon or they'll lose their regulars.
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Ace J.
Hi my name is Ace, and I'm addicted to Green Eggs Cafe. It's been less than a year since my first experience with Green Eggs, and I haven't been back to it in almost 48 hours, but I'd be lying if I said I don't think about it at least a couple of times a day. It only took me one taste, and I found myself in a different dimension of incredibly delicious flavors. Seriously, Any of the eggs benedict dishes have always been great! My most recent one was the Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles Benedict (which was distinctly delicious), and my favorite is the Lox benedict. And I can't finish my review without talking about the legendary Kitchen Sink. A cast iron skillet filled with a bed of their signature potatoes, a layer of scrambled eggs covered with cheese, and two buscuits, ALL covered in delicious sausage gravy... (or just take a look at one of the many pictures uploaded) WOW... I am suddenly SO hungry.
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Andrea V.
My favorite brunch spot in South Philly so far. Yes, that's saying a lot since I live very close to both Sabrina's and Morning Glory. Yes, you'll wait here, maybe just as long as those other places. What sets Green Eggs apart is the very reasonable prices (half the menu items go for $9) and the quality/quantity of food you get. For $9 you can be fed for the entire day, depending what you order. Everything I've tried is absolutely delicious, even the sides and drinks. This is a case of getting what you wait for - but be prepared, because by the time you sit down to eat, you may want to order everything on the menu. Favorites are the crunchy peanut butter french toast (if you like peanut butter, just do it), the kitchen sink, and the many varieties of eggs benedict. Only cons are that as soon as 11 am hits, it's packed, and quality of service can occasionally falter with so many people to feed. But overall...so worth it.
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Eevee M.
Went today for brunch with the bf. Overall, it was just meh. We were told by the hostess that it would be a thirty minute wait, and she was spot on about it, something I definitely appreciate. Food was good - I had the Kitchen Sink and it was basically a heart attack on a skillet. But I'm not complaining. He had the Short Rib Benny, and it was great also. As for the three stars. The service was terrible. Our depressed-looking server didn't check in with us at all, except to take our orders and to drop off the bill. She also messed up on one of our orders (asked for mac n cheese and got a side of two slices of cheese instead. what?) - and didn't even stop by to acknowledge it. Not to mention she was also apparently blind to our empty water glasses. The food runner apologized on her behalf and took care of the order (didn't get his name, but shout out to the guy who brought us our mac n' cheese! :] you are awesome) Choice of music is weird too. Strange to see families and older couples having brunch with the stereotypical "hipster" music blaring in the background. Turn it down. I took a quick glance at the bill right before leaving, and it says her name is Kat. Well, Kat, you could have done better. As in, you could have done anything, period. Maybe we'll check out the other locations, but as for this one, never again.
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Ed B.
Completely just stumbled across this place one afternoon, and everything we ate was AWESOME!!!! The sausage gravy was orgasmic and the portions are very very generous. Hoping to make this a more usual stop. Waitress did say that the line to eat on the weekends can be a bit long but during the week a table wasn't an issue.
My grandmom lives across the street and before taking her to an appointment downtown, my boyfriend and I took her to breakfast. This is a place that I don't understand how it got it's YELP hype. I had a bad feeling right away about what the service would be like by the blah attitude of the hostess. Looking right at the three of us as we closed the door, she still asked me how many. I understand it's a normal question, but that was like the only thing she said and she really seemed Then I met the waitress that had a personality like burnt toast. It just kind of ruins your whole breakfast. I had to interject to sort of create some kind of dynamic at all between her and my very personable and young at heart grandmother. My grandmother is very sweet, very friendly, and very "with it." Most of all, she's mine. And you better not ever be rude to her in front of me. Somehow we ended up with a new waitress. I'm wondering if they pool. I then had to tell our new waitress that I have two degrees and I have to work as a waitress. I get that the other one doesn't want to do it. But sometimes we all have to do what we don't want to do. In fact I will tell my fellow yelpers, I most recently was the hostess in a very competitive downtown brunch restaurant... I really do know what it's like!! So believe me when I say, there was absolutely no excuse for her nasty attitude. I'm glad that they gave us a new waitress, because as a waitress myself, I love giving great tips for average service. It makes me happy. If I had to continute to deal with toast girl and the shitty food, she was going to get beat with a boring tip to match her boring attitude. Sorry. Sometimes, not only do you have to know how to be a waitress, you have to have a personality. The second girl was great and I as well as my boyfriend and grand mom appreciated it. On to the food...My grand mom wanted medium boiled eggs and a piece of turkey scrapple cooked crispy. She got poached eggs and beef scrapple (which is all that they carry) fried BURNT. Purely burnt. I know because I tried some and it was disgusting. When I tried to tell the server, she told me that that's how they make it there....like they couldn't do it lighter. But it was burnt! So my grand mom didn't want it anymore. Grr. She told our first waitress that she didn't want potatoes or toast...Of course, she got white toast with her breakfast, lol. I'm guessing it just came with it. The turkey on my sandwich tasted funny-- like as in old funny. I didn't eat it, and needed three to go containers to take my food with me in case I changed my mind. My boyfriend got the kitchen sink. In concept, something I thought sounded great. But in reality, I think it was like garbage. Smothered in animal fatty greasy gravy. White, bland, and gross. The whole thing said BLAH. It's expensive and the food isn't good. I know they must have give us some sort of break on the bill because it only came to $30 and we all had coffee. As much as I don't want to, I can think of other breakfast places where the food really is worth the center city price. I don't care if the bread is two inches thick if it really isn't that good. I would rather have a 1/3 in thick and dream about it all day. I want something delicious-- not HUGE and AVERAGE. What ever happened to restaurants serving higher quality than you could make at home? Stuff that you dreamed about? No one liked anything. 0/3 plus bad service initially illicits one star and 0 returns.
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Chadd B.
Green Eggs is a great little spot in Philly for Breakfast. I am not too sure if they serve outside of that because the times I have been there have always been breakfast. And they do breakfast right! Now understand, I am a breakfast fan! If it were up to me each meal of my day would be made of some form of eggs. So I am not going to say I am a snob when it comes to breakfast locations, but yes I am very picky. That all being said Green Eggs is fantastic! I would recommend the Kitchen Sink. Imagine if you will they throw everything you could want in a breakfast entree and cook it all together skillet style. It is huge, filling, and every bit of satisfying. Along with that they serve coffee in some pretty large mugs and are coffee friendly to all of us caffeine addicts out there. The only warning I can give is this place is cash only. It's not too big of an issue because there is an ATM on site. But if you want to avoid the fees make sure you have some cash on you before you walk in.
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Eric J.
Nice brunch place. The "Kitchen Sink" was too much potatoes and after a quarter of the way through it, it just tasted like cardboard. The steak, I heard, was exquisite.
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Davida I.
I'm a breakfast aficionado. And this place here? Perfect. I love eating here. The look first of all is simplistic and clean, pretty warm feeling too. I like my breakfast spots to smell of food, like permeating through the walls. This place has it. Shrimp & grits, bomb. Red velvet pancakes, bomb. Vegan scramble, bomb. Chicken & waffles, bomb. Every French toast, bomb bomb. Mm. Happy eating y'all
My Mother: I'll have the Eggs Benedict special, but could I have the sauce on the side? Server: I'm sorry mam, but we have a strict policy here that we can not "customize" our specials. My Mother: Oh I don't want anything special, just instead of dumping the sauce on top of the dish, please put it on the side. Server: Yeaaaah. I'm sorry but I just can't do that. Clearly a brain or even just the capacity for abstract thought are not a prerequisite to work at the Green Eggs Cafe
pretty long wait but not too bad..got their "famous" red velvet pancakes and chicken and waffles..we couldn't finish the pancakes but they were good..I would recommend going when you are extremely hungry and have a sweet tooth
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Pat M.
This food was delicious. I got the Eggs your way with the rosemary potatoes. The wait was only 20 mins but the food definitely made up for the time. I will always recommend someone to eat at Green Eggs Cafe. Excellent!!
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Beka P.
Two stars for fresh-squeezed orange juice and coffee with soy milk. That's about it. Tofu scramble is cooked in butter unless you ask for it to be vegan!!!
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K. A. N. A. K.
I usually just stare at a brunch menu long enough to recognize eggs benedict, and Green Eggs definitely has them, but my friend wanted to split the red velvet pancakes, and the white chocolate bullshit customary to red velvet cake was substituted with marscarpone-cream-and-chocolate-chip filling and chantilly-and-fresh-strawberry topping and melty OH-MY-GOD. The pancakes themselves were actually griddled surface crispy and red velvet fluffy. Best dessert-as-breakfast excuse ever.
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Nancy P.
I've been to the Green Eggs in Northern Liberties so I had an idea of what to expect. The one in South Philly is a lot bigger and the wait for our party of seven was less than the wait for a party of three in No Libs. I was looking at the specials posted outside while we waited and saw the Pancetta & Spinach Benedict and I wanted it! But when were we seated, we got a different specials menu. (What a freaking tease grr!) The inside of the restaurant is nice. I really liked the backroom (even though we were seated next to the restroom ugh). It was also really hot inside. Like those dinky fans are going to do anything for us. Service was pretty slow and I'm pretty sure our server forgot we were back there. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, which I had last time. It was slightly different than I remember; kind of extra citrus-y. The bf ordered the stuffed french toast. It looked amazing but the sauce on it was too sweet. The creme brulee french toast was the same. The salmon omelet was very salty. Even without having a bite with capers. Lastly, the kitchen sink was a messy ooze. Not to be offensive but it really does look like a vomit pile. A bite of it was a cheesy gooey mess. I didn't hate it but I would most likely never order this again. We had brunch at 1 pm. The food kept me full for the rest of the day/night. No joke, this stuff will go to your thighs and hips.
(3)
Kristin W.
This place is pretty good in my book. I have only been here twice but enjoyed both trips very much. The wait for a table can be slightly annoying but like everyone else, I want to have brunch at 11 AM. The food was great, but I felt rushed and would like to be able to sit for a few minutes after swallowing my last bite of food. Oh well! It was still good!
(4)
Jamie D.
Green Eggs is a little Cafe in South Philly that serves some really amazing brunch stuff. If you're coming in here on Saturday or Sunday, expect a wait. If you have a party greater than 4, really expect a wait. The food is most definitely worth the wait, though! Their specials are always delicious and the portions are HUGE. Green Eggs also has a lot of vegan and vegetarian options that look amazing. The Peanut Butter French Toast is really spot-on and I saw the Red Velvet Pancakes being served up more than anything else. This time, I got "The Kitchen Sink" which is basically everything delicious and savory in a skillet. The iced coffee here is also good and always served with cream and simple syrup. I'm not sure if they have actual sugar or not....but the simple syrup is pretty awesome. This place is cash only! They do have an ATM, but save yourself the service charge and bring cash.
(5)
Juliana K.
Bit of a wait on weekends, but delicious food! Great Quinoa breakfast!!! French toast is thick and yummy! Omelets are also tasty as is the potato side!!! Friendly service and modern decor.
(4)
Denise F.
Excellent food! Portions are huge. Kitchen sink is delicious. I ordered the gravy on the side. The Figgy Pudding oatmeal was like dessert.
(5)
Josh P.
THIS PLACE HAS BECOME A FAVORITE! if you want a fun and unique breakfast place look no further. Delicious. I only give it 4 instead of 5 because the service has been slow routinely over my many visits. Slow, not bad. Ill still be going back.
(4)
Wei T.
I visited Green Eggs for the first time this morning and I have to say that this is my favorite brunch spot in Philly! I ordered a waffle with fresh blueberries, bananas, and strawberries. The waffle itself was lightly covered in cinnamon and powdered sugar. I typically don't order sweet things for breakfast, so I was a little worried but it was perfection. It wasn't very sweet at all, even with the syrup. It was pleasantly light. It wasn't a huge portion but it was the perfect size for me. If you eat a lot, you may want to order something else along with it. The decor of this place is really nice. I also love that they serve La Colombe coffee. Service was eh. Our waitress was nice but I had to ask for water three times and coffee twice. Although Green Eggs menu is not as extensive as Sabrina's or Honey's... the food in my opinion is certainly better.
(5)
Christopher M.
All Aboard the Brunch Express! Let's Move 'em out! This place runs like a Swiss Watch- That's ok, except when you realize you're part of the calculated, efficient timepiece. I had the Breakfast burrito, she, the Strawberry Shortcake French toast. The food was ok, but the service from our young blond waitress, seemed, well perfunctory- the food arrived just lukewarm, then, no checkin' in on us... that is until checkin' out time. Here's the check... NEXT Customer! Ok, so they get busy. So they have a system. But this morning... it just wasn't that busy. In contrast, as busy as things get at Hawthones or Silk City, in our experience, the food always comes hot, and the staff is aware of you during the meal. I might try again - maybe- but certainly not on a weekend. Hostess/Greeter was pleasant- Waitress... not so much.
(3)
P T.
I love this place!! The breakfast here is ludicrously excellent!! The service is good. If you are heading to here bring cash. Does not accept credit cards.
(5)
Ting W.
Fantastic eco decor. Service was attentive and polite - just the right level of friendliness and interaction. And the food? AMAZING! I actually got the Smoked Lox Benedict (labeled as Atlantic in the photos accidentally though). MMmmm they were generous with the Nova! Each bite was even better than the last. The kitchen sink was an absolute stunner for me. While it looked like one hot mess, it certainly tasted scrumptious. When I come here again, I'm ordering the kitchen sink so I can indulge in it more! Breakfast is stellar here. Give this place a try - it's a knock out.
(5)
Robert B.
Yeah. I'm feeling this spot. I'm skeptical of a place that franchises, but I ripped the hell out of that kitchen sink platter they offer. Best part? No carbs in the entire plate. No, wait. I'm kidding. But it's fantastic, so go.
(5)
Hanna C.
I've heard great things about this place and so I finally got to try it for myself and boy am I glad I did! I had the creme brulee french toast. Nothing but delicious-ness. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. My friends got the kitchen sink, pork italiano and chicken cutlet sandwich. All very good. I definitely want to go back and try the rest of the menu!
(5)
Angela E.
I don't usually give 5-stars to a place I've only been to once, but since I know I'll be going back and will likely be impressed again, they're getting all my stars! One thing that drives me crazy about brunch lately is the wait time and the exorbitant prices. That being said, there are ways to avoid both, so I expect most places to recognize that and make amends. Green Eggs Cafe seems to have found a happy medium by offering a bar service (which most diners have- get a clue people!) to those who don't care if they have a table setting. They also have a, gasp, waiting area with couches and a tv. Insanity! The place was bigger than most hot-spots, too, so eat your heart out Sabrina! I found their menu refreshing. If I'm going to pay $$, I better not be able to recreate this dish at home. I usually get eggs benedict or juevos rancheros or an egg dish, but when my eyes settled on peanut butter crunchy french toast, I put the menu down and tried to keep my heart from beating out of my chest!! Yes, please! I also ordered a side of bacon and although I ordered it crispy, it was late and not crispy. I should have ordered the chorizo because it was very tasty and in a patty form. The best I've had in quite a while, and I love chorizo! There were a bunch of other things I wanted to try. My friend got the grilled cheese & tomato soup, along with a cup of hot chocolate- all of which I want to try. Also, the fried oyster po'boy, corned beef reuben benedict (sweet Jesus!), vegan shephard's pie....seriously, worth the wait.
(5)
Abbie D.
Haven't had anything on the menu I didn't enjoy. One of my favorites is Egg & Chips aka Eggs My Way... I substitute the potatoes for French Fries then put my perfectly over easy eggs on top and let the yolk oooz over the chips, add some Chulula and ta-da!!! You just had the best breakfast ever!!! I like the turkey bacon too and always ask for it well done. YUM YUM YUM!!!
(5)
Amy S.
I absolutely LOOOVE this place. I had the eggs benedict and WOW it was a party in my mouth. my boyfriend had the creme brulee french toast and that was like a rave in my mouth. go here, you won't be sorry. tasty tasty food!
(4)
Keo N.
Good food for the price, okay service and it's a great hangover cure
(3)
ellie l.
Mmmmm I love this place!!!! Everything is reasonably priced, they always have yummy specials, and I love that they send you a text message when your table is ready. The food is consistent and really good!! I have to try the "kitchen sink" which seems to be the ultimate breakfast served in a skillet. Order the cheesy grits for the table...you won't regret it!!!!
After my initial so-so experience at Green Eggs Cafe, I learned to love it. The coffee is great and the pancakes with vanilla anglaise and fruit became one of my favorite brunch items that I've ever had. However, we went again yesterday and the experience left much to be desired. My boyfriend and I brought our parents for brunch (his are from out of town) and our server treated them with the most unabashed disdain that I have ever experienced at a restaurant - or anywhere for that matter. The rudeness and eye rolling were so pronounced that it was almost comical. She was at least cordial with myself, my boyfriend, and his brother (I suppose as long as you are 35 or under, you deserve to be treated with respect) but every time our parents would ask a question, or even look at her, she would little more than sneer. When creamer spilled, she practically whipped the bus boy with a towel, demanding "CLEAN THAT UP." Not surprisingly, when she found a nice tip with the check (which was undeserved), she came back with her best imitation of humility to thank us. While I still really enjoyed the food, I will not be returning to a place to pay money to be sneered at over coffee and eggs. It is a shame because the other servers I've had have been very sweet, and the host staff is nice as well. Too bad. With eight trillion other delicious brunch options in South Philly, I will count Green Eggs Cafe as a loss.
(1)
Maratino S.
I need ten stars for this place! Ate breakfast today at green eggs cafe and it was amazing! I had a wild truffle mushroom omelet with truffle oil, shaved parm and whipped herb ricotta. It was delicious! Love this place! My husband had shrimp and grits and he said it was delicious! Everything is always so tasty and fresh. Great coffee! Always so crowded so be prepared to wait a while but that just goes to show how great this place is that so many people are always waiting. Trust me, itys worth the wait. Did I say I love this place?
(5)
Sal M.
To be fair, the lady and I have been fans of this location in the past, for it's consistency and for it's imperfect yet efficient service. It always bothered her, however, that they would clear me, for example, while she was still eating, thus making her feel pressured to finish. Having many many years of hospitality experience combined, we notice these things. In light of the sister location's bad press, we thought we could get a table easily this holiday wknd and wouldn't mind supporting a struggling place we've enjoyed before. We did in fact sit right down and got rolling right away. For a place that offers a mimosa special, I was surprised they gave me my mom mom's little wine glasses, instead of flutes for our BYO mimosas. No biggie. Tasted the same. My porridge, however, didn't taste great cold, so I hesitantly (server remember) sent it back. It came back, actually a whole new one it appeared (thank you) just as cold. I lied at that point,not interested in the drama, and said it was fine. The coup de grace came when a young lady cleared us. We've often noticed they had a habit of bringing other table's dirty dishes with them to visit when they pass your table, and that they will stack plates on the table in front of you as they clear. Well this time they waited till we finished, but brought someone's dirty plates to our table, AND stacked them on her plate on our table. That is the main reason I bothered to review.
(2)
Lizette H.
I absolutely looooved this place. Any guests I had from out of town would go here with me to have the lox and eggs Benedict and french toast. I'm giving it 2 stars *only* because the waitresses can be a little to chatty and take forever to bring out warm, not hot food. This happened once and I thought it was a fluke, but I went again and lo and behold...same thing. The waitress took over 25 minutes to bring out our food. I don't blame the cooks, the food was great, just not hot- because of the waitress. I never had a coffee refill and it's just unpleasant and annoying now. The busboy seemed really nice. I asked him if he could go check on our food and even he agree we were sitting there for a bit. It can be really frustrating when you see a group near you order dishes that come in skillets, finish their meal, and pay (to boot!) before my food hasn't even arrived....AND I ORDERED PANCAKES! What a shame. I thoroughly enjoy the food, but I will never go back. Take out...maaaaaaaybe...but I am *not* sitting in there and dealing with these waitresses again. Off to Day by Day, they're closer to me anyway. two stars for the the food. -3 stars for the horrible service.
(2)
Nsharin T.
All I can say is...Kitchen Sink! Its a skillet of deliciousness, I am still not sure all that is in there but I can say its glorious and mouth watering. Huge Portions and the same can be said of their gargantuan burrito. Oh and they experiment with pancake batter - amazement they recently had a Red Velvet pancake, WHAT!?! While the waitstaff at times seems a little ditzy but the food, pricing and the fact that there is never a long wait make it all okay. This is a CASH ONLY restaurant but you can come as you are be it from church, playing tennis with friends or a wild night of partying.
I have been a couple of times now and I really do heart this place. First time was the veggie benedict and the second time was the veggie crepes and wow! Amazing. Loved every bite of it. The veggie benedict was poached egg over sauted spinach, mushroom, pepper on broiche with hollendaise sauce. Loved every but of it. The veggie crepe was the same vegetables wrapped in crepe with a tomato cream sauce over.. Added the rosemary potatoes and loved every bite. I was very happy on both visits and will certainly return for my veggielisious breakfast options!
(4)
lyndsey F.
I. CAN'T. EVEN. My friend and I walked from Center City to here and back on Monday, the blussteriest day of the year, and although my feet were frozen, my face chapped, and my hair like a lioness in the jungle, it was worth it and I would do it every day. Let's talk for a second about pork belly benedict, which is what we both had. Pork belly, poached eggs, and gorgonzola sauce on top of an english muffin? I'm in. Every single bite was savored like it was a crown jewel. I would have licked my plate, but Emily Post calls foul on that! My friend also ordered a side of bacon, which was the best bacon I've had in Philadelphia. I don't know why, but the flavor is insane and the texture is crumbly and crispy and warm all at the same time. They also offer a " buy a carafe of orange juice for $30 and get a 'free' bottle of prosecco" situation, which totally gave us brunch buzz, which is the best kind. I love that they offer a variety of hot sauces, because I happen to love hot sauce on everything. I do not love that you have to ASK for Splenda. Yes, I like fake sugar in my coffee, I am not apologizing...even though the waitstaff kind of give you a look when you ask for it, like "Oh our organic lumped sugar is not good enough for you?" My advice? GO NOW. But bring your own sweetnlow.
(5)
Paige C.
Good Food, Bad Service ultimately leaves this place as a totally average, "probably-don't-need to-go-back" brunch spot. We arrived on Sunday morning with a few out of town friends and were told we could immediately be seated outside, which was awesome considering the line. It took a long time for someone to take our order and every time our waitress could be bothered to talk to us, it was with disdain and contempt. God forbid we ask for extra hollandaise sauce (which we did!) They served three of us and swore up and down that the fourth dish was on it's way out-- so we politely waited for our fourth dish to be served -- 15 minutes later our meals were cold and my husband was pretty peeved. The servings were large and the food was tasty. The "kitchen sink" was pretty good, although the biscuit was dry. The veggie benedict was yummy- although as mentioned before, I wanted a little bit more hollandaise sauce than was given. This place shines on it menu and the execution of the food met expectations to an extent, but unfortunately, nothing truly blew us away. Also, it's cash only which is just kind of annoying. Bottom Line: Give it a try and hope you don't have our waitress. Worth a try if its not your first choice, but not a primary go-to spot given Philly's growing list of breakfast winners.
(3)
Mavis D.
Delicious, Fresh and Innovative... .what's not to like. Did I mention DELICIOUS. Good Luck Gettin a Table!!
(4)
Tina B.
One choice item... Creme' Brulee french toast Eat here it is a definite win. Fresh tangerine juice, great service, and great food. Did I forget to mention Creme brulee french toast!!! Oh yeah baby take a bite of that goodness GRACIOUS and tell me you didn't have a foodgasm!
(5)
Susan L.
3.5 stars? Its a little late to pull an April Fools Day, Yelpsters. The first thing I did when I get home was write this review. Pshh. After reading about this place in the Metro, the boy and I decided to check it out on a Saturday morning-ish (OK, it was almost noon when we got there). Luckily there were plenty of seats so we were seated immediately. Our waitress was friendly and helpful; when I couldn't decide between the stuffed french toast and the croissant french toast she chose for me (croissant) and boy, am I glad she did. Normally I don't like sweet stuff as my first meal of the day but the syrup, cream and croissants were a perfect balance and didn't upset my stomach. The boy had belgian waffles with cinnamon apple and vanilla anglaise with side orders of bicsuits & gravy and scrapple. Scrumptious. Normally I am not a fan of scrapple but I ended up eating most of it. The decor is simple, tasteful and bright. They grow their own herbs and spices and make an effort to use organic or local foods. They only take cash now but its due to the rising costs of bank fees, and instead of lowering their standards or raising their prices, they made it cash only. Thats pretty damn smart...why the heck doesn't everyone else do that?? And for those who pointed out their staff's dress code - who the freak cares? Its their service that matters not what they're wearing. Besides, if I was spending my weekend mornings on my feet serving food, I'd rather wear spandex pants too. Needless to say this is one of my favorite places for brunch and I cannot wait to go back. If you're a fan of Sabrina's, this place is definitely a contender for your heart, especially because the portions are a bit more realistic and the prices are friendlier.
(5)
Isaac R.
After moving to South Philly I was a little concerned about the food I would find. As a Center City guy I treated South Philly like a novelty, going there only to find the cheapest and wettest of Chinese. So when I found myself living on 15th and Dickinson, I was suddenly lost in a world of mini-markets and gunfire. Thankfully, a friend of mine brought me to the east side of broad street, which is a completely different world somehow. We found this lovely little place only a few block away and, quite frankly, I had a great time. It's a clean, tidy little place with smiling tattoo'd servers everywhere. They don't take cards, which is always a little off-putting, but their ATM only has a .95 fee, which is unheard of and wonderful. I ordered a cafe mocha to begin with (which was delicious though not completely different from every other cafe mocha), and ordered an eggs benedict with smoked salmon. It didn't take terribly long for the food to come, and was just enough time to finish our drinks. I immediately fell in love even before eating, though, when the waitress asked if I wanted hot sauce with mine, which included sriracha. If I had a dollar for every time I've wanted sriracha with my breakfast in the city and couldn't get it, I'd have all the dollars. Anyway, the food was fantastic (came with a bowl of fresh fruit with powdered sugar) and was extremely filling. I considered taking some of it home, but realized that taking raw fish home in 90 degree heat is the worst idea, so I forced myself to finish it and live uncomfortably but happily for the rest of the day. Their specials looked ridiculous, I'll have to try their snickers french toast next time.
(4)
Jill R.
I had a wonderful late afternoon brunch today at Green Eggs Cafe as a first timer! My sister has been before, but she decided I should check it out. I absolutely loved the friendliness of the place, the open layout of the tables, and the color in the place. And the food, wow. People make jokes about everything in Texas is bigger, but i don't think those Texans have seen the portion size at this little cafe in Philly! I had the chicken and waffles eggs benedict which was AMAZEBALLS, and my sister had the regular eggs benedict. However, the tables surrounding us were loaded with large displays of French Toast and Red Velvet Pancakes (seriously? They did that?) Servers were incredibly polite and efficient. I will be back just for those red velvet pancakes. And that's it. Maybe.
(4)
Chris G.
Food is really good and well-prepared; GREAT Celeriac soup last week!. Only 3 stars because service was barely OK. 4 servers standing talking @ back of room w/place less than half full and hadn't been busy for the 30 minutes we were there. Took 8-10 minutes to be acknowledged that we wanted something and then another 10 minutes to get coffee refill, but no explanation if coffee had to be brewed or why delay. Maybe the NoLibs has better service or the soon to be opened (?) Gayborhood location will have more professional servers.
(3)
T. M. S.
Love brunch. LOve breakfast. I love it even more when it tastes good, doesn't suck in anyway and isn't full of dumb pretentious shit that some hipster printed up because they know it's hot now. This place looks awesome inside and I don't know how they can afford all the dead space but I don't care. It was so nice to be inside waiting for a table. I KNOW that was money they could have squeezed in there for other tables but the set-up was sweet AND I could get a cappuccino while I waited and sat on the edge of a couch. Nowhere near me, but I will go here before almost any other breakfast place because of these factors alone. Thank you for not being a greedy bastard Mr/Mrs. Owners...
(4)
Jimmie B.
Great Place! Service and food are wonderful... Only downfall is that it's always crowded but they try to seat you fast. It's a frequent for me.
(4)
Kate M.
I wish this place was closer to me. I came here last week for breakfast. The espresso drinks are ridiculously good. The food portions are very generous and the taste is amazing. I loved my customizable pancakes (peaches, poached pears, and vanilla cream anglaise? Hellz yes!), and everyone else raved about their meals. Even though our party of 6 was seated in a back room our service was great. Our waitress kept us very happy. It seems like a lot of people are giving it so-so reviews, which is fine with me because that way I won't have to wait for a table when I go.
(5)
Bernardino A.
I was delighted when this place first opened up. I work in the neighborhood so I benefit from a variety of excellent lunch options, but it's always great to have yet another option. The place has a good feel to it, large windows and an open layout in the dining area allow for a nice sunny dining experience (when the sun's cooperating of course). The staff are very friendly and attentive and I've never experienced otherwise. I also give the servers points for paying attention to tables that aren't their own. You're unlikely to sit waiting for your check just because your server is busy with other customers; someone else is usually quick to step in. I've never seen anything to support the reviewers that pan the service here and definitely have to count the waitstaff as one of the positives of the place. I've come here a few times on the weekend for brunch and there was a wait like most decent brunch spots around the city but nothing like the outlandish hour-plus waits at Sabrina's. I believe they now add seating in the main area to accommodate more people on the weekends. They're also expanding with another room to cut down on the wait during crunch time and are eventually going to be open for dinner. There are great breakfast/brunch items on the menu and I wish I came here more in the morning to be in the mood to eat them, but as it is I generally stick to the sandwiches which are all worthwhile. There is a decent amount of variety: all manner of eggs, pancakes, waffles, french toast, sandwiches, and salads, and a few vegetarian options. I generally come at least once a week for lunch and am never disappointed. While I'm giving Green Eggs 4 stars there are a number of things that make that make it more like 3.5 to me. (The food often takes a while to come out, especially if they're busy but sometimes inexplicably when they're not. I'm used to that by now so I know not to come when I'm in a hurry, but it's a negative for sure. For some reason they put the ingredients on top of the omelets rather than inside. It wasn't always like this but somewhere along the line they stopped putting your cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, whatever, on the inside, which results in something like goat cheese coming out cold and unmelted when it should be warm and creamy on the inside. The other downside of coming here so frequently is that the specials don't seem to change very often; steak and eggs is perpetually at the bottom of the specials board. I used to have a little rant at the bottom of this review complaining about their choice to stop accepting credit cards but my online gripe didn't change their minds so I've excised it. Just be aware it's cash only, fortunately they also have an ATM.
(4)
Elana S.
What a great place. Stopped in on a Saturday AM. There were a number of people waiting so I thought we were in for a long wait. But as it turns out we were seated immediately. The waitresses were cute and very nice. My Portabella Benedict was out of this world and just the right size. I have been to other wonderful establishment who give you a huge amount of food and either I leave feeling gluttonous or wasteful. This was just perfect and amazingly good. My hubby got the chicken waffles and he also left raving. Can not wait to go back. Hint: check out the fish market next door - one of the best in the area.
(5)
Alix M.
I had a terrible experience here just this morning. My grandparents were in town today, and I suggested we go to the Green Eggs Cafe for a late brunch. I asked the hostess how long the wait would be for a group of five and she quoted me 20-25 minutes. After waiting outside in the cold for about 10 minutes or so, I finally asked if there was a place to sit down. (I had noticed that their original waiting area was now filled with dining tables). She pointed out a side waiting room, and about 15 other cold people followed our party into the warm waiting room. I guess the hostesses didn't feel the need to tell anyone about their new waiting area. After about 35 minutes of waiting, I went back outside to check on the status of our table. She said that two large tables were finishing and about to get their check, she quoted another 10-15 minutes. As I went back into the waiting area, I noticed a group of 6 waiting. Another 15 minutes pass, and I go back outside AGAIN to see whats going on. Just as I'm asking, the table of six that came AFTER us was just getting seated. When I inquired about the "second" table that was finishing up their meals, she said she didn't know what I was talking about, and that there was no other table. At this point, we had waited for about an hour with two elderly grandparents. I went up once again to inquire about our table, and at this point the hostess had a major attitude. She raised her voice and was claiming that this wasn't her fault and she couldn't help us. We were so frustrated by this point that we left and had a wonderful brunch at Hawthorne's cafe! Overall, the two teenage hostesses were extremely rude and unhelpful. I've worked as a hostess at a busy restaurant before, and the hosting staff is the first experience you have in a restaurant. If you can't have a friendly attitude, it isn't the job for you. If the service inside is anything like the hosting service, I recommend that everyone walk right by this place.
(1)
Michael O.
In the interest of full disclosure, I did go here on a Sunday during the brunch rush, so maybe they weren't at their best? The wait was over an hour, which on a Sunday during brunch rush, OK, but the hostesses seemed to have empty tables that weren't getting occupied very quickly, so that was a bit annoying. The pice is very reasonable, and the quantities are not skimpy. The service is average, coming around a couple of times but not necessarily attentive. The food was just not that good to me. I had the "kitchen sink" based on reviews and mine was basically a skillet of slop. It was all put together in such a way I couldn't even find my eggs. I think I might have been happier with another choice, but I'm probably not going back to find out...not because it was horrible, but just because I think there's better out there.
(2)
Kim R.
We went for Sunday brunch around 11am. I'm sure it was a freak strike of good luck but we got a table outside with NO WAIT. This was a great start. The menu has so many delicious choices it was hard to decide. I got the veggie eggs benni and my other pals got french toast, red velvet pancakes, and grilled cheese. I normally wouldn't list everything we ate but my point is it was all soooo delicious!! Also not too expensive. We will be back very soon.
(5)
jaimie k.
OK, yes, I'm in. I'm not defecting from Sabrina's, I'm just saying I'm in. With almost all my chips. Because a large stack of chips just about equals the value of the creamy gravy'd biscuits with sumptuous sausage -- easily the best side on the menu...unless you like thick cut bacon slabs. And then there's the quinoa porridge. MON DIEU! So good and filling though it seems small. The burrito, the biscuits biscuits biscuits and gravy gravy gravy. Essentially, I'm saying overrating is damn good. Other news: everyone's friendly, the space is awesome and more neighborhood-y than hipster-haven and the prices are fair. The only bad news, other than the possible long lines and no weekend reservations are, is that it can be hit or miss. I've gone more than a few times now -- and more than a few a week for more than a few weeks -- and there are times where the steak of the steak and eggs is PERFECTION, but there are times when it's not. Same for the burrito and, unfortunately big time same for the coffee, which can be watery at times.
(5)
Marilyn S.
THE KITCHEN SINK. that is all.
(5)
elle m.
This place is right around the corner from my house and I SOOOO wanted to hate it. This is rough and tumble South Philly, man. Who does this place think it is? With its interesting menu, cute sign in a clean modern font and inviting decor... I knew something had to be off! The prices! Wait, no... they too are pretty impressive. All in all, I have to say there isn't one thing to hate about this place. From the menu to mission statement everything is tied up in a neat little organic bow ready for you to enjoy. My boyfriend enjoyed the Kitchen Sink - the WHOLE Kitchen Sink to which the bus boy exclaimed, "I've never actually seen anyone finish that." To which the BF smiled and passed out due to brunch overload. I enjoyed the trio of Kobe beef sliders and side salad. Loved the Shiitake mushroom and Quail egg sliders, but felt the bleu cheese and bacon to be pedestrian compared to the flavors of the first two. The salad was a perfect tangy complement to the burgers. We went around 10:30 on a Sunday and had about a 25 minute wait. When we left about 45 minutes later, the line was MUCH longer. Only giving 4 stars because it was hard to get refills on coffee and water.
(4)
Kim L.
The grilled cheese with tomato soup is of God.
(5)
Rose D.
I have gone to the one off 13th and Dickinson Streets. Great food...especially the steak and eggs. The staff is great and always friendly.
(4)
Karen B.
the only thing that stinks about this place is how popular it's gotten. i'm here pretty much weekly and haven't experienced the lackluster service others have complained about, so there must be at least some competent servers! if you arrive between 10 and 1, expect a wait -- especially if you're a party of more than two -- but it's worth it. i ordered the vegan french toast recently, and it was phenomenal. the batter is soy based and the dish comes covered in a raspberry compote that i'd happily eat on its own with a spoon. never had anything bad here, but right now, this is my recommendation of the moment.
(5)
Vivian T.
Awesome brunch place and I was totally blown away by the food. and the portions are HUGE and crazy- each plate could probably feed a whole guatemalan family or give everyone in the US type II diabetes and obesity (oh wait, that's already happening). But it's still a plus when you share a whole order with someone else. The best is coming with lots of people since I'm always torn between ordering savory or sweet and you can get the best of both worlds when sharing. We ordered the peanut butter crunchy french toast which was completely out of control (not sure anyone can eat this by themselves). It is of course yummy for any peanut butter fan (that's me!) but it's also super sweet since it's also swimming in fresh berry compote (aka jam). The next best thing is the KITCHEN SINK: which is 3 eggs scrambled with cheese, layered with potatoes, peppers, and onions, topped with homemade jumbo biscuit and country style pork sausage gravy in a cast-iron skillet. It was AMAZING, delicious and totally out of this world. The creamy sausage gravy with the biscuit is EXCELLENT :) My friends ordered the veggie benedict (totally great with tons of veggies!) and the breakfast burrito which is the size of a small baby. This place is one of the BEST brunch places in philly and I can't wait to come back. We came early around 10ish with minimal wait but by the time we left, the line/waiting list was out the door!
(5)
Jill G.
This is the only breakfast place for us in South Philly! On weekdays, they open at 8am, and they only take cash. The Kitchen Sink has to be the star item of the menu. Biscuits and gravy, with cheese, eggs, potatoes and onions. Come in it's very own iron skillet too. Believe me, it's as delicious and big as it sounds! I do wish, however, that Green Eggs would add a dish that's just biscuits and gravy with a side of eggs, so those of us who don't want to look like we eat like longshoremen could still get their B&G fix. The bagels and lox is another stand-out. They don't skimp on the lox, and the big, salty capers are perfect. Coffee is tasty, though I'm not sure how well-versed their baristas are. You might get a funny look if you order a cafe au lait.
(4)
Sandra G.
"Meh" is the best description for this place. The service is just thisside of inattentive which is ridiculous when the server to patron ratio is approximately 1:6. We waited 10 minutes for the check and then an additional 10 minutes for our change. I ordered the breakfast burrito which was missing the chorizo and it was bland, bland, bland. I don't understand why so many people want to eat mediocre food.
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Khanh V.
What I hate about places like this is how crowded it is every time I try to come go with friends. The food was okay when I went. I still need to try more of their menu before really reviewing on that area. As far as the inside decorating, it is something unique, but isn't WOW.
(3)
Katrina C.
I came here today for brunch for the first time. They told my friend a 45 minute wait, but it was definitely shorter, maybe only about 30 min, which is a plus. The waiting area has a couch, and you can get take out coffee (or sit on the couch coffee) and eat at the counter, which is a definite plus - even though we didn't do this. The menu looks good, covers most of the brunch traditional foods: breakfast burrito, tofu scramble thing, omelette, two types of eggs benedict, pancakes, some different types of french toast - they had specials too. I opted for a sandwich with sweet potato fries - an italian panini with roasted red peppers, artichokes, mozzerella, basil, tomatoes, prosciutto. Sandwich. was. delicious. plus a star for sure. Fries were really soggy. minus a star. I asked the waitress if I could get new ones, she said they are always like that. (Really? How is it that every other restaurant in Philly manages to get them right?) She talked to her manager, who said that sweet potatoes have more moisture in them, so they are always soggier. Weird, cause my friend's sweet pot fries weren't so soggy. Anyway, she was nice and offered to bring me something else instead, blah blah. I didn't really want anything else, but I didn't eat them either. I love fries, a lot, and these were definitely inedible. My sister got a dish called the Kitchen Sink. It comes in a skillet, and has a biscuit, eggs, potatoes, sausage gravy, cheese .... utter deliciousness for only $9. They earned a star back for that one. They have 3 different types of hot sauce which I liked. Iced coffee that is actually iced coffee. Great service, but the food took awhile. Oh, and if you have kids - there isn't a separate menu, but there are menu items marked with a "K" which means that they can make them into kid sized/friendly meals. Not sure what that means, but there ya have it. I had a nice experience here, delicious sandwich, but I really love my fries, and places that screw them up and then try to pass it off as normal - is well, disappointing. I might have given 3.5 if I could have. Go. Just don't get the sweet potato fries.
Oh how I wish this place was close to me in Central NJ. I came here for a Sunday brunch after a bachelorette party. What a find! We were not disappointed... We had to wait about 20 minutes to sit down at our table. There is a cute outdoor seating area which is nice when it's not too hot. We sat inside for the air conditioning but I will say it is very loud inside. They should probably look into treating their acoustics. I was torn as all of the benedicts sounded so amazing...as did the different kinds of french toast and pancakes. With the waiter's recommendation, I went with the shrimp benedict. This consisted of 4 nicely cooked shrimp and 2 poached eggs all over a mound of cheesy grits. Drooool. It came with two pieces of toast which must have had some kind of seasoned butter on it because those alone were delicious. You get a choice of potatoes: the house potatoes sauteed with peppers and onions or roasted rosemary potatoes. I went with the rosemary and had no regrets. The whole meal was superb. The other bridesmaids were impressed with their meals as well (they ordered the kitchen sink and the chicken and waffles benedict). The pork belly benedict was one of my top choices and I hope I get to try it sometime. We also ordered a small stack of the red velvet pancakes to try. They were SCRUMPTIOUS. They had more of a cakey texture with chunks of chocolate inside. They were topped with a sort of cream cheese frosting. They were delicious and sweet but a few bites was enough for me. I'm more of a savory food person. All in all, I definitely recommend this place for brunch. I have high taste when it comes to food and this was a winner!
(5)
Sandy K.
Awesome breakfast spot, suggest by the Aloft Hotel staff! The Red Velvet Pancakes was great and enough for 3 people. The Kitchen Sinks sausage gravy was the best I have ever tasted. Great service too.
(5)
Jonathan P.
I have never had a bad meal here. Their stuffed french toast, with berries, is the only one in the city that comes close to rivaling Sabrina's. Also, their Biscusts and Gravy is absolutely fabulous. I'm totally down with their green theme, be warned if u ask for a take-away box, you will be charged. I had no problem with this. The only downside for me, is that they are cash only. A restaurant trying to be as fancy as this should accept credit cards. they are NOT a neighborhood place, with prices so cheap that going there can be paid in pocket change.
(4)
William L.
Best breakfast spot in Philly. Must haves: Crem brulee french toast, The Kitchen Sink. Great food of the week. Can't go wrong. Herbs grown on the roof. Get your name on the wait list early! "Best in Class": Brunch, overall.
(5)
Brittanie k.
I love, LOVE this place! The establishment is really small and cozy and has a home feel to it The food is organic and so tasty! I go here for brunch anytime I want something really good! Try the steak and eggs special ;-) It's really good.....
(5)
Julia N.
I wandered in here with some very hungry triathletes last weekend. This being a Sunday, 'round brunch o'clock, and South Philly... of course there was a wait. Unlike some of the other brunch standbys (looking at you, Sabrina's), though, this place has a nice lounge for people to wait in and extra seating at the counter - I sent a silent thank-you to whoever designed this spot for sparing me half an hour of awkward loitering on the sidewalk on a 96-degree day. Started with perfectly serviceable coffee (I like the raw sugar cubes) and juice, and I perused the restaurant's eco-friendly mission statement as well as the menu. I'm simultaneously irked and enthralled by the whole idea of a mission statement for a brunch spot - this is a mildly presumptuous thing, right? - but I certainly appreciate the commitment to minimal waste and sustainable practices. My calorie-torching post-race friends ate giant breakfast burritos with great gusto, and my grilled cheese and tomato soup (a last-minute choice since they were out of veggie sausage for tofu scramble) was satisfying. I am looking forward to coming back for the peanut butter French toast and perhaps a Coke in a small glass bottle, with a side of righteous self-satisfaction for recycling it afterward.
(4)
Justin S.
Great place! Food is amazing, and the coffee is free flowing. Marcella and Angelica gave excellent service with equally amazing smiles. This is a prime spot.
(5)
Natalie S.
I absolutely LOVE the Quinoa porridge, ah-mazing and perfect for a gluten free gal like myself. The service is impeccable. I adore Jen, Lauren and all the gals. Their friendliness and attentiveness keeps me coming back several times a week. A great neighborhood brunch spot any day of the week.
(4)
Brendan O.
I expected better. The food is good, but the crowds are significant, the service is spotty, parking is a nightmare, and if one has the misfortune of being relegated to the (poorly lit, speaker-less, cramped, badly ventilated) back room the experience is most definitely in the 2-star range.
This is the spot to go to when you are able to splurge a little on breakfast. It's always fresh and delicious. Try out any of the specials, especially if it involves french toast! You will get hooked on the kitchen sink, always a hit. Friendly staff, and atmosphere.
(4)
Sarah R.
Green Eggs is another great place to have so close to Broad, for those of us suffering from a dearth of breakfast spots in Point Breeze. I recently visited on a weekday morning for breakfast, joining the friendly neighborhood crowd - without the weekend brunch wait. The service was great, although the food took a bit longer to arrive than I expected. This time around, my dining partner and I stuck to menu staples rather than binging on their yummy (but usually over-the-top) specials. The quinoa porridge was a unique dish, flavorful and filling. Green Eggs does a decent rosemary breakfast potato: delicious but would have been better served a bit warmer. The pancakes - ordered with fresh fruit on top - were standard but well-received. Also: nice tea selections and the fresh-squeezed OJ is expensive but solid. Overall, Green Eggs is a good staple. It can stand up to Sabrina's and Morning Glory, even if you opt for their dishes that don't induce a post-brunch food coma. A quick note: Green Eggs no longer takes credit cards. A small sign on the table explained the switch to cash-only as a way to cut costs without raising menu prices. Fine with me - there is an ATM in the bar section, with a surcharge of only $0.99!
(4)
Deanna S.
I was so in love with their Northern Liberties location (which is a block and a half from my job) that when I realized there was one within a 5 minute walk from my house I had to check it out. Good Stuff: -Close to home -Serves GREAT food -Delicious tea -Friendly waitstaff -I'm pretty sure they open as early as 7am for you early bird eaters Bad Stuff: -I'm not sure there is any.... -Do they deliver? That might be the only con...
(4)
Shamus M.
Any place where there's almost always a 30-60 minute wait has to be worth it, right? In the case of Green Eggs, totally right. I've been hesitant to try this brunch spot due to just that reason, but we braved the 40 minute wait for two this weekend to find ourselves handsomely rewarded with good food at cheap prices. The Good: Kitchen Sink, Kitchen Sink, Kitchen Sink! This thing will cure your hangover just by looking at it. Not to mention the amount of items under $10 is astonishing. We split the Creme Brulee French Toast, Kitchen Sink, and sides of bacon and rosemary potatoes-- everything came to under $25. The Bad: Nothing was a huge issue! If I had to nitpick, the waitstaff seemed overwhelmed, but when it came time to order you wouldn't have guessed it. Accommodating and friendly despite running around for what I'm guessing was a whole morning. The Ugly: Me after finishing as much food as I possibly could. Go to Green Eggs, or better yet don't. Maybe I'll be able to get in quicker next weekend.
(5)
Phillip R.
Horrible would be putting it mildly.The food was old served cold by a frown faced waitress fresh out of trailor park boot camp. Although you should feel grateful to get anything for your money here; (which is exactly what you get) DON'T ASK THE WAITER/WAITRESSES FOR ANYTHING!!!! I don't know what they do but your satisfaction is not it. Parking is center city with no parking lots. The food had burnt debris from the grill. THIS WAS A THIRD WORLD EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!
(1)
Dave D.
Words can't describe how good this place is! From the coffee to the staff to the insanely good menu and specials this is a once a week stop in for me!
(5)
Adam L.
Went back to Green Eggs today. First time in a few months. A few things have changed: While popular before, Green Eggs seems to have become the Honey's of South Philly. This place if filled to the brim with hip folks getting brunch the morning after. The wait ranged from a long time to a very, very long time. I wonder if the Morning Glory has tumbleweeds blowing around. Wow. And secondly, they changed the signature grilled cheese! Why oh why?! The unique pesto rosemary on baguette is gone, replaced by a Gouda filled, chewy contraption served on plain ol white bread. It has a split long hot on it with bacon. (By the way, vegetarians take note: The bacon is curiously NOT listed in the menu's description). I find it somewhat inspired, and certainly tasty, but it just does not stand up to the previous dish. As I told my fiance, the grilled cheese sort of reminded me of the one I ordered as a tot at Friendly's. I meant it as a nostalgic compliment, but in hindsight, it's kinda sad. Still an alright place. Certainly an interesting, exotic brunch menu. Bring back the pesto grilled cheese!!!
(3)
Rich G.
Here in November. Excellent all around. I had a regular breakfast, eggs, toast, etc., but it was made it way that i could never make on my own. It was awesome. I can't remember what my friend ordered but I do remember that she loved it too. The place was extremely packed but we were sat relatively fast, while having a coffee during the wait. I would recommend this place to anyone for a great breakfast.
(5)
ashley j.
It's such a sad sad sad thing, but Green Eggs has really gone downhill recently. On the weekends we usually order takeout, because we have a toddler and the wait just isn't reasonable for us. We usually do this at least every other weekend. The last three times the food has been just terrible. Lox in the bagel in lox platter was spoiled, which ruins the whole thing. Mac and cheese side tasted overwhelmingly of mold. The pork belly cuban sandwich had burned, overcooked pieces of pork belly and raw, extremely fatty pieces of what I assume was the cured ham, which made me feel sick for entire day after eating a few bites of it. Seriously disappointing, expensive, and a total hassle to return something from takeout. Used to love this place and recommend it to everyone, but some attention needs to be paid to the degrading quality of the food.
(2)
B A.
You should eat here. This was another that I really wanted to check out while in town based on Yelp reviews. My husband read about Sabrina's in the news so we went there first. Then, while in the Northern Liberties I saw the other location; not aware there were two we ended up here. Glad we did, we were sat right away and the ambience here is apparent as soon as you step inside. It just has a clean, natural, wholesome appeal. I was all french toasted out from Sabrina's, plus, I heard they have home made chorizo, so it was eggs and pork for me. Too good for words. I cannot have enough pig and when it is chorizo that is about 5 times the pleasure. They get two thumbs up for a great experience, I even forgive the slow coffee refills because it was just so tasty.
(4)
Diana M.
I love to take friends and family visiting from out of town here for Sunday brunch. The only thing that can be annoying is the wait, but it is well worth it.
(5)
Mary S.
Let me place you in the mood I was in when I walked into Green Eggs. I was hung over, not your normal, a mild headache hung over, I was "how did i get out of bed and why am I supposed to be upright, and most importantly, who drove us here b/c i dont think it was me" hung over. Alright, you got it? that's how I felt. Upon walking up to GE it's pretty obvious just how new this place looks. Even though it's situated on a corner in south philly, it really stands out as different from it's counterparts. Walking inside we noticed there was outside seating available but it was like crazy hot so we couldn't do that. When we came in we were greeted by the hostess who informed us there was a 20 minute wait. Seeing as I could barely move, we said that was fine and took to sitting down and waiting in their lovely waiting area. There's a counter you can sit at over here too and it's very nice with cute tiling work. The wait area has two large modern leather couches and some nice light fixtures and I believe hardwood floor. After a brief wait (less than they speculated) we were seated in the main dining area. The main dining area isn't like life changing its just nice wood tables and chairs, but the windows make the lighting great (although a bit bright for my hang over at the time- sunglasses stayed in place). The waitress was friendly even though I sat debating how my stomach would react to a coffee. And helpful when we had questions. The service area where all the coffee etc comes from has the same nice tiling that the counter top in the other room had which created a nice flow. I opted for a Short Stack of pancakes with fruit compote and some scrambled eggs. I am not a pancake person, I should let you know that up front. I believe my hang over was what was motivating me for something plain, yet hearty. The pancakes were gorgeous. Like they looked like cake- a real hearty awesome fluffy batter. The fruit compote was also great. The scrambled eggs were a bit dry. but I needed some protein so let's not complain. my friend had south Philly Eggs benedict. pretzel roll. pork loin cut thin. cream cheese. hollandaise sauce. It was simply irresistible. really it was fantastic. and it didn't make me sick- also a big win. There were a lot of different kinds of people here, which I like to see in a restaurant, families, hipsters, old south philly couples, which to me means the place definitely has draw. I like it a lot, and will definitely be going back in the future. Did I mention they have like 3 different kinds of french toast on the menu + a french toast on special- that is a lot of FT my friends and definitely worth the trip!
(4)
Samuel L.
We went for Saturday brunch and though we did have to wait, it was only for about 15 minutes. I had the Eggs Benedict Philly Style with the home-fries. Loved the combination of pretzel bread, cream cheese and pork loin topped with the runny egg. The eggs were perfectly runny without being under-cooked. While it was enjoyable, I thought it could use a little bit more flavor. My wife had the Andouille Sausage Frittata. The zing of the Andouille gave the dish life. I think I like this dish more than my own, but I believe this was off their Specials Menu and not on their regular menu. We will definitely be returning when we have reason to be down in South Philly or even at their other location in Northern Liberties
(4)
Emily S.
Yayy for Green Eggs! Get the tofu scramble and add goat cheese. That's all you need to know. Also the grits are bangin.
(4)
Mindy K.
I had been wanting to go back to Green Eggs for brunch since I had stopped by a few months ago. Based on the croissant I had tried that day, I was concerned the food would just be MEH, and after our brunch visit, I'm not convinced it wasn't. Was that too many double negatives? Heh, I guess you could say, I'm undecided about this place, and I most definitely wasn't blown away. WHAT WE ATE *Breakfast Burrito: On the menu, they actually list all of the MANY ingredients that are in the burrito and I was very excited about this. It sounded hearty and I thought the olives and corn would be nice additions. What they don't tell you is that the "signature potato" includes huge pieces of red and green bell peppers. Which, in my hatred of that wretched vegetable, immediately makes me go EWWWWWW. Okay okay okay, I know that not many people agree with the EWWW assessment of bell peppers, but whatever your take on it is, it's undeniably a strong and very distinctive flavor. So, I'm sure for those folks that LIKE them, they add great flavor dimensions to dishes, but for those of us that really have a strong aversion to them, it taints the entire dish. ESPECIALLY, when they sneak up on you, like they did in the breakfast burritos. And, btw, the signature potatoes are in other dishes as well, so diner beware. I want to say that if it hadn't been for the bell pepper sneak attack, I would have enjoyed this more. But then again, P didn't really love it either and he digs bell peppers. *The kitchen sink If I had to break this down, I'd say the presentation definitely rocks, but the food itself was okay. The eggs and cheese part were pretty yummy - well cooked, but once again, the bell pepper factor in the potato mixture came into play here. JJP hates bell peppers as much as I do, so again, too much sneak attack pepper taste. The sausage pieces were great. If anything, I wished there were a bit more of them throughout - but hey, isn't that always true? The biscuits weren't buttery at all, so my guess is they bake these on-site just for this particular dish. Probs dry alone, but as part of this particular dish, they were really good. The REASON they were really good, however, is because of the decadent, creamy, savory sausage gravy..... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. The three of us were scooping this gravy up like it was soup. Wow, I realize that sounds gross, but it was really so good. Super rich, but not overly salty or overwhelmingly heavy. Without a doubt, this gravy makes/saves this dish. *Stone Ground Grits The grits were cooked well enough, but was too cheese heavy. It is surprising that I say that, but I would guess they used shredded cheddar mixed into the grits, and the result was that it thickened the grits too much. The grits, while they tasted okay, were too dense and thick and piece-y - almost lumpy - and that's not what you want. At least, that's not what I want.
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Jennifer T.
I saw a writeup of Green Eggs Cafe recently and decided to check it out one weekend when I was in the mood for a big fancypants brunch, but not in the mood to wait for a table at Sabrina's or Morning Glory. YUM. Good coffee, unique and tasty breakfast (I got the Peanut butter crunchy French toast), and best of all - it's all sustainable, local ingredients - even down to the packaging for takeout containers. The second time I went, there was a longgg wait, and I was sad. However, stealing bites of BF's biscuits and gravy from the Kitchen Sink entree made me forget all about it! The only downfall is that it's cash only and no reservations on the weekends, can't win them all I guess. You can watch Luke Nguyen's Vietnam cooking show while waiting for a table!
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Leslie M.
Walked here on a beautiful Saturday morn to eat some vittles and enjoyed a leisurely brunch. It's only a 3 star right now because the food didn't quite meet all the hype but I think my expectations may have been a bit too bloated. Ambiance: A breath of fresh air to put it succinctly. It's a clean and open space that gleams in a mix of modern but comfortable. I just felt at ease during my entire meal. Not the usual hustle and bustle of too close chairs and tables here! Service: Really accommodating especially for the large group I toted in with. Waited for 30 minutes but I enjoyed my wait as they had outside tables & inside couches where you could lounge with coffee while perusing through the citypaper. They were efficient and helpful with all of our requests. Never felt hurried or neglected despite being in a room apart. Definite plus. Food: This was where Green Eggs lost me a bit. I had heard the kitchen sink was the cat's pajamas. And I'm a sucker for southern comfort food and anything drowned in gravy/butter/fat. But it didn't quite meet my expectations - maybe not enough flavor or salt or sausage? I got a tired of eating it halfway through... which rarely happens... Nice big portions for a nice price point though. My eating compatriots that ordered the breakfast burrito had the much better choice in my opinion! The chorizo added a nice zing that exuded itself through the huge wealth of the burrito's contents. When I come back, I'll be hollering at this monster of a burrito. Also if you like sweet brunch items their French Toast was big & beautiful. Drinks: An array of juices (though not fresh squeezed on location - it is brought in from local orchards) and I liked their concept of being able to order juice/coffee while you wait for your table. Overall - it was a good experience and I look forward to eating here again with hopefully more savory memories.
(3)
Tre H.
If it wasn't for the terrible service, I would have loved to make "Green Eggs" my new brunch spot. The servers were unfriendly, and I could not get a coffee refill the entire time I was seated. Any brunch restaurant without a bar had better at least keep the coffee flowing! The menu, however, was exceptional. There were more vegan options than are typically available for brunch. I got the tofu scramble with veggie sausage chunks, rosemary potatoes, and multigrain bread. It was all very, very delicious. I enjoyed the one cup of coffee that the server managed to bring to the table. In addition to the awesome grub I like the decor, I appreciate their mission of sustainability, and was glad I didn't have to wait long to get a table (party of two). I will probably go back to give it another shot. With an attitude adjustment, Green Eggs could be a great bruncherie.
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Mick C.
Went here for the first time the other day. Service was good (but there was only one other table). Food was great. Had the waffle fried chicken eggs benedict. It was definitely yummy. Also tasted the red velvet pancakes. Delicious. Will be back as I want to try many more things on the menu.
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Bill D.
I came here several weeks ago, having had a so-so experience a week or two before that, and deciding to give it another shot. The first time we went there was mid-Summer. The place was packed and we had to sit at the counter by the kitchen which was blasting hot moist air into our faces. We almost vomited. The food was decent. This time was busy as well. We gave our name to the waitress in the skin-tight spandex jumpsuit with the big ass, and waited. And waited. And waited. I sat at a stool and did a crossword puzzle when I finally got tired of my party's company. The place was starting to thin out, and they still didn't seat us. By the time we sat down the place was practically empty which made us feel like social outcasts. We put the food order out before we let the waitress out of our sight, since we were getting seriously hungry. I got something with salmon in it. Anyway, it was over 2 hours before we ate. You'd think that after all that time ANYTHING would taste good but, no -- I was mildly disappointed with my salmon thing. The potatoes were bland. In fact, everything was. I could tell that the ingredients were quality but...something was missing. I ate half of my salmon thing, and went out to the car to lay down until everyone else was finished, leaving instructions not to bother boxing my salmon thing to take home. At least the waitresses wear skin-tight spandex.
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Ketki G.
Being new to west philly and consequently to the awesome phenomenon called ' sunday brunch' (now that I know what it is, I can't believe I spent my life being oblivious to it), the extensive brunch menu at this place help me put things in perspective. Green eggs cafe has a brunch menu to please all palettes: sweet, savory, you name it! I always have eggs for breakfast but decided to try one of the sweet options: waffles with banana almonds, blueberries and a generous drizzle off, hold your breath: vanilla anglaise and added a side of spicy chorizo to that, and I was in Sunday-brunch heaven. Everything is fresh and very delicious, but the service is a tad slow. Would love to go and try more options off their menu. Worth a go.
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Emily K.
Finally made it over to Green Eggs for brunch this morning. Was very much looking forward to it, but was disappointed on several counts. While the wait was brief, and the decor really pleasant, our waitress seemed determined to make the service slow enough to make up for it - literally stood six feet away from our table obstinately watching us for ten minutes while we sat with empty plates waiting for the check. It felt like there was an edge of bitter brashness that we did something to deserve...it was actually almost comical. First mistake, though: I went with breakfast food. Tofu scramble with fruit and a side of scrapple. BF had an omelet. I had heard good things about the tofu scramble, but it was totally lackluster. Basically: a block of extra firm tofu, crumbled, covered in tumeric, and served barely even warm. It was literally flavorless. Really made me sad for that poor tofu :( The scrapple was good, but poor and uninspired in presentation - though it never promised to be otherwise. The omelet was good - but the potatoes were greasy and rubbery. Also sad :( While the price was not bad - $27 after tip - I'm still not sure what we paid for or why. I think the only way you're going to get your money's worth is if you order a side of clogged arteries and a heart attack. Well - now I know better.
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Julie F.
Once I had brunch at Estelle I became blind and indifferent to every other perfectly pleasant brunch option in Philadelphia. However, variety keeps things spicy so I was more than pleased when Green Eggs was suggested as a destination last weekend. The space is very bright and warm. Lot's of light and a good amount of seating. I think they utilized the space very well, especially the leather sofa waiting area with bar-stool seating. When you do have to wait it's nice to chat and not feel terribly awkward. We did have to wait but only about 20 minutes which honestly isn't too bad on a Sunday morning in this city. The service was upbeat and attentive. I ordered a "make-your-own" omelette with egg whites, turkey bacon, white cheddar, and pico di gallo. My charming companion got some good-looking egg concoction on a pretzel roll (genius!). My orange juice was definitely freshly squeezed and they kept coming by to top off his coffee which was a nice plus. My eggs were standard and tasty. The ingredients were fresh and I really liked the potatos (especially with the addition of Siracha sauce). Nothing about any of this was particularly exciting but that's okay. Same with the menu - nothing stood out to me as earth-shaking, have to try. All this to say I will be back! While I'll keeping the repertoire diverse and fun with new places like this, Estelle will always have my true heart. I will
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Sabrina G.
First, I will say I NEVER write reviews on these sites. Secondly, I wish I could rate this establishment based on different categories. My husband and I come here at few times a month to enjoy their breakfast and lunch for the past year or so. For Food, I would easily give 5 stars. Their food is outstanding. I have not had a bad entree in all of the times I've been here. We love everything from their Amazing Creme Brulee French toast, to The Kitchen Sink, to delicious lunch items. We've never been disappointed in the food, EVER. Now, the reason why I did not give them 5 stars.... The WAIT... Granted, for good food, we are willing to wait. However, I noticed that past few times my husband and I came for breakfast, there is preferential treatment when it comes to seating their guests. One more than one ocassion, the 2 young hostesses sat their friends and family within 5-10 minutes of walking into the restaurant. While others, myself included, continued to wait 45 minutes to an hour for a table. It was clear that those people who did not have to wait, were friends/family of staff. As soon as those guests walked in, hostesses/waitstaff all gave them hugs and kisses hello, then blatently bumped them to the top of the waiting list to be seated. I watched the entire interaction take place, where the hostess motioned to her friends, placed her finger over her mouth in a "Shhh" motion, winked and seated them. This happened twice today. When I approached the hostess, I asked if they were seating people in the order in which they came or by friendship. They were very rude, refused to let me speak to a manager, and said I must have been mistaken. As I walked away, they giggled and said "oh well for her." We continued to wait, and finally sat down 1 hr and 10 minutes after putting our name in. As I said, we love the food, but this experience completely turned me off to this location. In the future, my husband and I will try their other locations throughout the city, with our fingers crossed that the probable wait will be legit and not because we're not friends with the staff.
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Katy H.
I love Green Eggs, and not just because it's right down the street from us. Recently, this was my first brunch after a long sojourn in India, and I swear I almost cried at the drip coffee and grits! Green Eggs is a good antidote for too many brunches now being served in dark and clammy bars -- it's a cheerful morning place with light streaming in from huge windows and little plants on every table. Sipping coffee and waiting for food is dramatically enhanced by basking in sunlight. It's worth noting that while I generally prefer a savory brunch, I can't seem to get enough of the stuffed French toast. The PB & J French toast is, at first glance, insurmountably huge, but somehow it all gets scarfed up. It's somewhat more manageable than Sabrina's version of the same, which I find actually overwhelming. And the grits....ah, for this Southern transplant, they are heaven! To top it off, the servers here are universally helpful and attentive. I love the neighborhood vibe. As with all good Philly brunch places, it's much less hectic if you can manage brunch on a weekday or before 10 or so on a weekend, after which all bets are off in terms of getting a table for more than two.
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Anne P.
Ever since the first time I tried Green Eggs, I've been addicted to their Creme Brulee french toast and still haven't ordered anything else from there! (Even though I'm sure it'd all be phenomenal). Creme Brulee french toast is the most amazing french toast I've ever had, and probably the only plate I can finish without feeling sick afterward. I'm glad Green Eggs makes them huge! I've also tried their Strawberry Cheesecake stuffed french toast, and that's pretty good too. I love that they carry Steaz iced tea. Service is always great, and the only downside is the wait on weekend mornings, but I've never had to wait longer than 10-15 mins.
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jackie p.
Get ready to wait! It's usually worth it. Recently they have added more seating which was needed but now that winter is approaching be prepared to wait outside on the weekend for at least 20 mins for a table. Wait staff is very kind considering the crowds they fight on the weekend.
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Tina N.
While I thought the food was good, it wasn't necessarily great. Their "Philly Benedict" was good enough, but not better than the traditional Benedict. I had a 3 egg omelet, and a 3 egg omelet is a 3 egg omelet I suppose. Actually, I'm beginning to find that most brunch places are all somewhat parallel with each other. BUT....I do like this space a lot. It's cozy and airy at the same time. And while their brunch didn't blow my mind, I'm willing to give some other things on the menu a try. The "Kitchen Sink" passed my line of vision and I nearly followed it to the next table. I also support places like this opening up throughout this side of south Philly, and away from the quickly crowded areas of Morning Glory, Sabrina's, Fitzwater Cafe, etc. I like that there is a waiting area. The counter seats and take out register is separated from the seating area, which is convenient. I'll definitely be back. The service was pretty decent, except the coffee question caught me off guard. "How do you take your coffee?"...I dunno, just bring the usual fixings.
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Christopher R.
(N.B. That's actually a three star review with the strong promise of a four stars sometime in the future.) I was in the area for an interview this morning and despondent over the fact that the Dolphin Tavern had not yet opened their doors for business for the day, I set off in search of a pepper & eggs sandwich, what with being in South Philly and the aforementioned impossibility of visiting the Dolphin. I was directed here, which was in error since I was looking for peppers & eggs not a breakfast cafe, but I was still pleased with the result. I ordered the quinoa porridge with honey, cinnamon and fresh berries. It has a pleasant texture and taste but the aroma is absolutely amazing. I also ordered a coffee (they serve La Columbe) and inquired about the baked goods (they serve Le Bus), which brings me to the following point: I'm realizing more and more that the combination of La Columbe coffee and Le Bus pastries is like Starbucks for self-conscious Philly yuppies. Not that I dislike their products but fatigue is definitely setting in due to their omnipresence. While I waited for my porridge's preparation to complete, I sat in their waiting area, which is exceptionally nice: two leather couches facing each other, stone table adorned with potted plants between them, with a fireplace and largescreen HD television on the opposite wall. The whole establishment is classed up in a similar manner. Its a nice looking place.
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Aruna A.
Recently went to the South Philly location after a long hiatus. First of all, they have a wonderful waiting system, they have added significantly more tables, and the food is still great. This time, I had the veggie benedict - eggs benedict with Mushrooms and peppers instead of bacon. It was a delicious breakfast.
I've only been here once. When we first heard about this place, a friend and I were really jazzed to go check it out. We finally made it there early one rainy day for brunch. Upon arrival we discovered there was quite a wait. Apparently we were not alone in our ambition. Fortunately, there is a waiting area with couches & chairs and you can go to the counter and get coffee while you wait. We were given the option by the hostess to put our names in, but to also feel free to sit at the counter if space becomes available. We planned on holding out for a table, we waited a bit, a spot opened at the counter and we went for it. I'm glad we did. (It always makes me feel better poised for service when the employees are right in front of you). We ordered the kitchen sink, stuffed french toast, a side of chorizo & grits. I love chorizo, so that was a great start. Theirs was yummy. I had been dying to try the kitchen sink since I first read about it. It was good and all but I don't think I would get it again. Kinda like a "been there, done that" thing. I would be eager to try something else from the menu on my next visit. Overall, it was a good experience. Good coffee, good food, clean & cozy. I look forward to going back someday soon. I just discovered they opened a second location in NoLibs. Righteous.
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Derrick C.
There really isn't anything on the menu that I wouldn't recommend. I've always been a fan of the sweet breakfast, so I first got hooked on their French toast, which is honestly big enough for two to share. After exploring all of their french toast option, I've had the "Kitchen sink", the Eggs Benedict, the grits, the breakfast burrito, and most importantly, the red velvet pancakes. If you can imagine sheets of red velvet cakes with a sweet cream cheese spread between them and topped with fruit, with every bite there's a little bit of cake, chocolate, cream cheese, and fruity goodness. It's so good, it borders the line of dessert for breakfast. The menu is the same stall locations, but the location in south Philly seems to be more neighborhoody to me. Perfect place to meet friends.
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Yohann S.
There's never a line 2 times I've been here on Sunday noon. There's not much selection on their menu, compare to Sabrina's. The service has been great, in both times I've been here with my buddies. One time, my friend ordered a salmon omelete. He didn't know that the salmon is raw, and ofcourse.. he can't eat raw. So when the food arrived, he told our server that he can't eat raw. I'm surprised that she didn't complain or anything. She just kindly took the food back and said it was no problem and gave my friend another chance to order another food. There's no extra charge or anything. It was nice. The food price range also not bad. A 'normal' price for breakfast/brunch type of restaurant. Which is $8-$12. So if you're tired with Sabrina's line, just go here. Just as good.
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Victoria L.
I ate here this past weekend and it was amazing. I ordered the eggs Benedict. Definitely one of the best I've had. I also had some onion fritters. They tasted like onion rings and sweet potato chips had a beautiful and delicious baby. It was a little crowded (the place is pretty small, which is typical of downtown cafes), but we got seated very quickly and our food also came out super fast. I'd definitely reccommend this place!
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Dayna R.
WOW! Best brunch I have possibly ever had in my lunch. Chose to take my mom here for mother's day, but I was taking a gamble, and she and I could not have been more happy. We both split the frittata, I forget which one, and the New Orleans french toast. Both dishes were incredible. There is a pretty long wait, so if you are starving, I don't suggest going here, or at least eat a small snack beforehand. I will be going back again & again & again. I want the frittata now, actually.
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Ted P.
Got there at 9:30 on a Saturday morning. No wait. By the time we left at 10:30 the place was packed and there was a huge wait. They have a nice lounge area where you can wait and get a coffee so its not like you are freezing outside. I had the breakfast burrito and it was the most perfect burrito I have had. The presentation itself was phenomenal. Service was good and prices are a bit cheaper than Sabriana's so its definitely worth a shot and I will definitely be back.
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Theresa A.
Living just around the corner, I was excited to have a new breakfast/brunch/lunch spot to add to the rotation of the usual Cantina, Sabrina's, Beau Monde, and Morning Glory options. However, I was sorely disappointed on more than one occasion. The first time we dined here was for brunch with my boyfriend, our roommate and his parents. They were somewhat busy but not apologetically--after waiting in the lobby for 30 minutes then finally being seated we had to wait yet again for our waitress to ever visit our table. We ordered tea and coffee but disappeared before we could give her our food order. Our coffee and tea finally came but never any sugar or cream. When she finally retrieved them, we were shocked that she returned with only milk and sugar in the raw. Apparently, white granulated sugar, splenda, equal, sweet and low, and half and half are not offered here. Strange for a breakfast joint if you ask me. Not that it really would have mattered anyway since both the coffee and tea were cold by the time she brought the chunky brown stuff and cow juice. Our first trip was also around Valentine's Day. I'm a pretty basic breakfast eater (pancakes, waffles, bacon, although I'm not into eggs or maple syrup) so I was excited to see "heart shaped waffles" on the special menu. Unfortunately, this meant 2 regular circular waffles which they cut into triangles-not hearts-and I can only assume that they threw the edges in the garbage. This was depressing since there were literally 2 bites per triangular waffle chunk. All this for $9? You've got to be kidding me. When she put it down in front of me our whole table asked where the rest of my breakfast was. The waitress was not amused and made no attempt to rectify the situation. No one was particularly thrilled with their meals and the bill was certainly not a bargain. But, I'm all about second chances (with restaurants at least) so we attempted breakfast there on another occasion just a couple of weeks ago. This time we were joined by my boyfriends sister and her boyfriend. After the 45 minute wait we were more than ready to eat. Having experienced the last stint with the tea situation, I thought ahead and brought my own sugar (I'm a problem solver, I suppose you could say). For breakfast I went for the pancakes, my boyfriend had the stuffed french toast and his sister and her boyfriend both had the eggs benedict. The pancakes were diner style and quality, but with another hefty $7 price tag for 3 pancakes. The berry compote and strawberries were good but in limited amount. Luckily there was some extra floating around on the french toast plate for dipping. While he enjoyed the french toast, Scott would definitely vote for Sabrina's over Green Eggs' any day. The eggs benedict was so-so although the potatoes were admittedly good. Overall another OK/Fair meal with another unfriendly waitress who forgot about us on more than one occasion. The most frustrating occurrence was after she dropped the bill and, after waiting 10 minutes, we had to go inside and track her down to run our credit card. :/ Needless to say we probably won't be back anytime soon. Although they do say "third time's a charm" so who knows...
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Leann S.
After reading the less than stellar reviews of the service, I was a little bit nervous to try out Green Eggs Cafe with my daughters. I was expecting the service to be dismal. Au contraire! We went today and were greeted most warmly by Ilana - who even though it was blustery and cold standing by the door - happily and professionally greeted us. She let us know there would be a 45 mintue wait. Since it was so crowded, we went to wait in our car. A few times we went back in to check on our status and everytime she was kind, and unassuming - NEVER making me feel stupid for asking or checking. When we were seated at our table, we were greeted by Brittny who was just as welcoming and warm. The commaradarie with the staff was apparent. It looked like the people genuinely enjoy working with each other. We had the creme brulee french toast, the sweet potato bisque and the kitchen sink. All of which were just delicious! It was a really great experience and with the closing of Cafe Estelle, this will be my new favorite place to go. I LOVE the committment to sustainability and the environment.
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Timothy L.
Full disclosure: The cafe owner is my landlord, and I was invited to a complimentary tasting the week before the restaurant opened. I'm not actually sure how Yelp's ethics rules apply in my case. Anyway, I've been here once as a paying customer since then and I wasn't disappointed. I had the waffles, which were excellent. My favorite part was that they had real maple syrup. A lot of places serve "maple syrup" that's really just flavored corn syrup. The service was decent. My only complaint was that the orange juice portions seemed awfully small, but the prices are reasonable overall.
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susan l.
Went on a Sunday. Even with reservations, we were standing and waiting for over an hour. Staff seemed burnt out and unaccommodating. It was hard to decide what to get because most of the menu looks good - but everything we ordered took forever, some was over cooked, and most came out cold. Had a really hard time getting coffee refills, and no one got their (cold) toast til they were already finished with their meal. Definitely wouldn't recommend.
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Jill M.
The hubs and I finally got to check this place out. I've been hearing good things so I was really looking forward to breakfast/brunch here. We arrived early on Sunday - 10ish with no wait. By the time we left there were about 5 other parties waiting. So my advice is go early. Although they have a really great waiting area with couches - all very modern. The entrees average around $9 which isn't too bad. Our total bill was about $30. My husband had the breakfast burrito and really liked it. I ordered the Creme Brulee French Toast. Awesome but very rich...I only ate about half. The portions are large and the food is really good. Service was great - our waitress was wonderful. We will definitely go back!!
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Claire H.
Had a wonderful brunch on Saturday morning at Green Eggs Cafe. The wait was only about 15-20 minutes and MUCH more humane than that of other South Philly brunch spots-- comfy couches and Paula Deen on TV (P. Deen was a harbinger of caloric FR33K1N3$$ to come). My sister and I did the tried and true savory/sweet pairing, sharing the cinnamon waffle special (w/ walnut mascarpone and berries) and the Kitchen Sink. The waffles were wonderful, but the Kitchen Sink was what we couldn't stop talking about as we toddled, bloated but contented, off to the Italian Market. A truly amazing sausage gravy bonanza. Service was nowhere near as spotty as has been remarked elsewhere in these reviews-- they must be getting the hang of it! We will be back for more once our food babies subside. NB: Reservations are only for parties of 8 and more.
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Lisa J.
I've been eagerly awaiting for this place to open since May of 2009 when I moved across the street to what then was a gutted and renovated rowhome. I've affectionately dubbed this place "coffee breakfast lunch" based on the sign that faces my house. So I finally decided to venture over to this place one afternoon and was kind of confused on what to do. I couldn't tell if there was table-service or not so I just sat at the counter. The decor is really nice, sort of lounge-y but still respectable, and I like that you can watch all the food being made. I ordered tea and an omelet and both came out very quickly. The size of the omelet was less than I was expecting, but it also came with toast and potatoes which I was not expecting at all, so I guess that evens out. Definitely an enjoyable meal taste-wise but sitting at the counter made me feel reallyyyyy awkward. I was hoping the barista would try to chat with me or something, but she just sort of watched me the whole time and I felt like I had to eat really fast. I don't know, it was weird. Ended up being $10 before tip which is sort of "meh" in my book. I guess I'm just used to Black & Brew which is super cheap and still delicious. The verdict is... good meal for sure and I definitely want to go back to try more, but people are calling this the "new Sabrina's" which is almost laughable.
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Karen C.
Loved it! Service was ok. I've been there twice. Both time I was very impressed with my meal. Definitely, try the quinoa porridge and grilled cheese with the tomato soup. Yum! Grilled cheese is my fav.
O to the M to the G. I could not have had a more lovely brunch experience. I am not going to say it wasn't totally packed but we got coffee while we waited. They said 30 minutes and it was impressively...about 30 minutes. The coffee was like silk going down my throat and every molecule in my body happily took it in. We ordered and I decided to get the RED VELVET PANCAKES. Um, this was like a half a sheet cake of 3 fluffy pancakes with thick layers of mascarpone cheese in between them plus chocolate chips. It was a square from heaven. Seriously. I could only eat about 10 bites. I took the rest home and enjoyed it on no less than 6 separate occasions. Now if only they could make their kitchen sink item vegetarian...
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Corey B.
Heres a pro-tip for green eggs cafe: Add pesto eggs to your menu. Then you can actually have "Green Eggs" on your menu, and they would probably be amazing... duurrrrh! Green eggs is pretty good though - I've tried the kitchen sink and the creme brulee french toast. both were very very delicious. Coffee is good too, but the ice coffee was more like diet ice water, with a coffee twist.
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Chloe J.
I went here on Saturday for breakfast... It looks nice even has outdoor seating and a decent menu. Im not sure where to even start but I will just hit up a few of the many things that bothered me about this place There were three of us and we wanted to sit outside. We were told that we could not pull up a chair or pull together two tables to accommodate three people. Outdoor sitting was only for people eating alone or a couple... Weird. So we then gave our name and were told it would be 20 minutes. I have never had to wait that long to be seated for breakfast.. considering there were at least 7 tables outside open. In the mean time we waited in the bizarre waiting area which feels like a hotel lobby with huge flat screen televisions blaring at you. Uncomfortable and annoying. Once we were seated in the Back Room.... It was another ten minutes at least before our server came to take a drink order. She threw the hostess under the bus and placed the blame on her for not telling her anyone was back here..A second table was seated in this Back Room with us as well. She returned with our table and the second tables drinks... only to bring us no milk or sugar for our tea and coffee and no lemon for our waters like we asked. When she finally came back to take our order we asked for our lemons, sugar and milk. Which she never returned with. Now we have cold tea and coffee... her excuse was that she had to enter our orders in first. A few minutes later... almost going on an hour being here... a manager comes back to apologize for the server... Now this manager is telling us that the server is new and she was unable to help her out because she was busy training another new girl.... Once our food arrived..... oh wait it wasn't our food it was the second tables food... the second table that was seated ten minutes after us!!! Ten more minutes our food arrived... well just two of our breakfasts... Our third guest had to wait an additional 5 minutes for his??? I got the breakfast burrito and it was warm. Just warm. In fact on the cold side warm. I was fed up with this place and did not want to even complain because I would be given yet another excuse I'm sure... But the real deal breaker for me for this place..... WAS..... when we left there happened to be not one, not two but three outdoor tables with three guests sitting at them!!! They need to get it together here.
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Anahi B.
I have now been to Green Eggs twice, two weekends in a row, and while there are some things I LOVE about this place, I can't quite give it 5 stars due to some deficiencies. As others have stated, it does get crowded, but neither time did we have to wait too long-- maybe around 15 minutes. And yes, it is cheaper than Sabrina's with similar quality (and much closer to my house, which is a bonus). The first time I went, I was with two friends who were visiting from out of town. They were wowed by the low prices, as was I. One of them got the Belgian waffle with fruit, which she liked, and the other got the creme brulee French toast, which she raved about, before-- I am sure-- slipping into an insulin coma on the drive back to DC. We all loved the brown sugar cubes they gave us with our coffee. I don't usually sweeten my coffee, but that is a nice touch. The coffee was excellent as well. The spinach and chorizo omelet was slightly disappointing, since it didn't have a lot of either thing in it, but overall, the plate was good, much aided by the rosemary potatoes (slammin'!) and the LeBus multi-grain toast (one of my favorite breads ever!). One of my friends got an order of bacon, which was thick cut and delightful. On the second trip, I ordered the three eggs with chorizo, which turned out to be a much better choice, since it had two decent-sized patties on it. I don't know where they get it, but it's not that overly spicy/greasy red kind. It's really delicately spiced and awesome! As for the service, we didn't have anything extremely bad happen either time, but my boyfriend had a weird encounter with the server when he asked if he could get The Kitchen Sink with rosemary instead of signature potatoes, which contain onions. She said, "I don't know" instead of "let me find out, " and my boyfriend and I got the impression that she was expecting to just put the order in and then we would have to wait until the plate came out to find out if there were any potatoes in the dish at all. He ended up switching his order to get the three eggs with chorizo as well. Another minor annoyance was she only gave us three pieces of toast between the two of us with our breakfast. Why would you do that? Doesn't she know it's LeBus multi-grain bread, and I am crazy about it? I am now regretting not getting the quinoa porridge, since I considered it both times and didn't get it, and everyone else is raving about it! The next trip, I suppose....
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Lillian L.
I'm a Sabrina's fan, but the next one will definitely be this place. The food is good, not too greasy, and everything tasted fresh. The only thing is not to come on the weekends, because it tends to get pack! I was told that the wait was 40 minutes, but it happened to be 1 hour, which was fine since it was a weekend. A plus is that there are plenty of parking around the neighborhood.
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Melissa B.
I love that this place is in my neighborhood, but I think it needs some work for it to stay in the neighborhood. Nice inside with cozy fireplace area. Staff is friendly and fast. Menu was disappointing. Driest turkey sandwich: stale bread, lacking flavorful bacon, schmear of pesto, and no mayo. Club sandwich was large enough, but it was not good. The sweet potato fries were greasy and soggy. Our water glasses had soap scum and a mysterious chunk of something brown at the bottom beneath the ice. Scary. I'd go back to give this place another chance, but the dishes need a good scrubbing first.
Memo to Green Eggs Cafe: Love the food, love the green/organic thing you have going on, but don't make me pay for the privilege of TAKING MY OWN LEFTOVERS HOME by charging me 25 cents for every container. I'd feel better about it if you just built that cost right into your meals. Don't $%^&ing sneak it in as an extra line item on my receipt, nitwits.
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Rebecca F.
I headed here for brunch last weekend with a couple friends and was very pleased with the atmosphere and food. We got to the restaurant around 12:30 on a Sunday and the place was pretty crowded. The hostess told us it would be a 20-45 minute wait, but less time if we opted to sit outside. The weather was great that day so we said that was fine. While we waited, we ordered some iced coffee beverages from the coffee bar and sat on the couch. The food channel was playing on the tv on the wall, which seemed to make all of us that much hungrier (nice tactic). Within 15 minutes, a table outside was ready and we chowed down. I got the tofu scramble, which was a tad bland. I know it's tofu so it's not the most flavorful option, but it didn't seem to be very seasoned at all. That's okay though, because the two pieces of soy sausage meat that comes with it was bomb. One of my friends got the blueberry french toast which is spectacular, and another got the breakfast burrito. It looked enormous and very saucy. I would have tried some but it has chorizo in it and I don't eat meat. All in all, Green Eggs Cafe is a really nice brunch experience! I will definitely go back.
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Jenn S.
Tried their kitchen sink for the firs time and loved it! It's a little bit on the heavier side (i actually had a bit of heart burn from it), but it's definitely worth the try. It was a great mix of cheese and carbs, with bit of spicy kick to it. I also tried the red velvet pancakes, which was also great. I didn't think the cream cheese filling was as great as the ones from Sabrinas, but was a good combination with pancakes and chocolate :)
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MariJo S.
The seating process is disorganized and inaccurate, and the front-of-the-house staff is incompetent and disrespectful. Every time we come here (only when our favorite breakfast places are unavailable - especially after hearing about Ratgate at the midtown location), there is some snafu with getting a table - wildly inconsistent wait times, hosts seating people who arrived later before other parties of the same size who have been waiting 30 minutes past their estimate, hostesses rolling their eyes at or making snide remarks about customers and fellow staff, etc. The one star is for the food, which actually can be good - but definitely not worth the hassle.
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Kristine D.
don't worry about it n. : It is obvious that you own, or are friends with the owner of this place. Your tacky review probably just cost you hundreds in returning customers. Do yourself a couple favors, 1) run a better establishment and 2) remember that the first letter in every sentence needs to be capitalized.
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Robin S.
This place is great! Being vegan, there aren't a lot of places I can get a good breakfast but when I saw the vegan french toast, I almost died! I haven't had french toast since I was went vegan 6 years ago! It was so delicious and I had enough left over for the next morning. The only draw back here was the service was a little slow and it's cash only.
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Chanda B.
Heard a lot about this place and decided to check it out for myself. The wait is pretty long but it is worth it. It's located in south philly which you can't miss at all. The decor is very nice and the servers were great! I ordered the eggs, shrimp, and grits benedict which is really good! I can be picky when it comes to grits because it can be too dry or just nasty, but they did a great job! I would def. recommend everyone to check this place out. I know I am going back for more!
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Kim J.
Visited Green Eggs for brunch today, and was not overly impressed. I had a 3-egg omelet with spinach, mushroom and nearly undetectable levels of goat cheese; which came with warm bread (not toast) and their special potatoes, which were extremely greasy and not very flavorful. My bf had the peanut butter french toast and was very happy (it was pretty tasty, I concur). However, we had to wait a long time for food, and despite all the servers running aroundwe had to flag someone down each time we wanted more coffee, or water, or salt and pepper. There's potential- I really like the space- but for now it's a 3-star location.
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Donna C.
I went for breakfast and really enjoyed the food once it got there! The place was EXTREMELY busy which I don't think they were able to handle. My mom said her coffee was the best she ever had. We both ordered eggs with spinach, mushrooms and goat cheese. Because of a fellow yelper, I asked for extra goat cheese. Had I not, asked for the extra goat cheese, I don't think there would be any in there! A lot of people say their potatoes are greasy, but I loved them. They reminded me of my grandmother and I thought they were delicious. I ordered my little one the Peanut Butter and Jelly French toast. Let me say, you have to be a Peanut Butter lover to enjoy this! They did not skimp on the Peanut Butter! Other than slow service (which I think they'll get it together, since they have only been opened 2 weeks) it's a keeper for sure!
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Christian F.
I'm so happy that Green Eggs Cafe opened in my neighborhood. This is the closest thing so far in Philly to the cafes I loved in Seattle. Only time will tell how the neighborhood receives it. There is definitely potential to be a 7 day option and not just weekend brunch. So far food has impressed. Items like grilled cheese, grits, chicken salad, bagels are exactly what you'd expect. Portions are large and prices reflect this. I've gone twice and seems like half the folks order the Kitchen Sink (multiple breakfast items cooked together and served on a skillet) and can only finish half of it. Espresso is unpretensious and fairly priced but slightly burned in my two americanas. I hope they work that out. Expect to be asked "How do you take your coffee?" Cane sugar arrives in brown cubes. Service is brisk and friendly. On a slow afternoon, staff was chill and relaxed. Cozy, relaxed neighborhood cafe. Leave your attitude at the door. Likely won't become a destination like Morning Glory or Sabrina's (this is a good thing) Green Eggs is a welcome addition to South Philly.
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Erica H.
We have been coming to Green Eggs since it opened. Unfortunately, the overall quality has gone down hill over the years. We have been visiting less frequently than before, and during our previous visit in January everything was well below expectations. When we read that they hired a new chef and the excitement they seemed to have about him, we decided to return. Today, we were sat and given dirty menus that were old and the laminating was peeling from the corners. Our server was beyond unfriendly and never cracked a smile the entire time we were there. When our food was delivered, my husband's coffee was empty. No one ever filled it throughout the meal even though we watched our server stand at the service station staring into space the entire time we ate. My waffle was so cold that the butter didn't even have a chance of melting and the cold syrup didn't help anything. I never send food back, but this was inedible. We flagged down a server walking by and told him. He got the manager who took the waffle away and asked if I wanted a new one made, but never apologized. After my husband finished his food, we sat for sometime still with no coffee and no server. Finally, I waved to our server who was still staring into space. She turned her back for a few minutes and then when she turned back around, she proceeded to drink her coffee at the service station. It must have been nice to have coffee at breakfast!!!!! After we finally got the check from another server, no one ever came back. When we left our server was hanging out at the host stand gossiping with the manager and host. This was a terrible dinning experience and it felt more like an iHop than a quality cafe.
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Boris M.
My ladyfriend order eggs. When they arrive I look at them so close my beard touch. Boris didn't find green eggs anywhere. I ask waiter to look and he say he no see them either. Boris demand not to pay for them having much disappointments. But! Ladyfriend taste and say "Wowee Zowee so good!" Boris try. Boris run inside and say "No green but I love like my child!" Mmmmmm! Boris order French tost so great I think everyone in America should try it. Boris did not want to leave. Boris keep drinking coffee and after make pee pee ladyfriend say "Boris, sweetheart. We must go." Boris cry in car get booger on shirt. Everybody must get French toast!!!!!!!
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Paul L.
Once a month, an old colleague and I would go to a restaurant to have lunch. It's our lunch club, an excuse to try a new place that we've never been before. Through an enthusiastic recommendation of an acquaintance of hers, we set a date to go to Green Eggs Cafe. The space is wonderful. I always like a wall full of large windows that introduce light from outside. I'm surprised that the place is still packed on a Tuesday early afternoon from locals and we still have to wait 20 minutes for a table for two. There's two large sofas and two tables on the side to make up the waiting area and I imagine the whole area can accommodate at least 8 more tables if that choose, and I wonder why they didn't. In the dining area, there's a blackboard against one wall detailing the specials of the day and the space felt clean and comfortable. As with every new dining experience nowadays, I always go on Yelp to check out recommendations and relevant information. So after browsing through the menu, I got the "Kitchen Sink" and my vegetarian ex-colleague got a Vegetarian Eggs Benedict and we shared an order of "Long Hot" fried peppers. Even though other Yelpers has recommended the Kitchen Sink, I'm not entirely sold on it. The dish itself is eggs, cheese, potatoes, biscuit under white sausage gravy all served in a skillet. Somehow the meny they have online has changed and there was no choice of breakfast meat in there. I have a tiny problem with digging my fork into it and not being able to tell what I'm eating since everything is covered with gravy and I'm missing meat. Though in content, I was full after eating 2/3 of it and in the bottom of the skillet was at least two tablespoons of oil sloshing around. I don't think I will order this ever again. My friend enjoyed her Vegetarian Eggs Benedict. The "Long Hot" fried jalapenos were spicy and tasted ok but it just looked like 3 long shriveled peppers wilted on a plate. I reckoned that one dining experience cannot determine the quality of a place. Especially when one of the specials was a Tiramisu French Toast that got me salivated just by reading the descriptions. I also want to try their sliders, with a neighborhood that vibrant, I'm sure I can find a reason to come back. The wait staff is friendly, so there's no reason why I shouldn't.
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Tim E.
This place would be great if not for the inconsistent service. The food is typically good, but it occasionally arrives cold. On one visit I'd agreed to eat food that I hadn't ordered because the runner confused my french toast with another table's. I notified the server, but it was too late to correct the error. I figured what I'd received was similar and I don't like wasting food so I told them not to worry about it. I was charged the $3.00 price difference for my trouble.
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Michael B.
Food was great but here is why I will never return: 1. Table tents at table that to paraphrase say basically "eat and then leave cause others are waiting" 2. They charge for "to go" containers 3. No modifications to specials 4. And worst: owner or manager pulled up in his Maserati, parked in front of a fire hydrant for over an hour, told an employee "too bad" when told about it. Then he bumped into a waitress, causing her to spill a drink on the floor, so what does the owner do? Not apologize but rather throw a rag on the spill and tell the waitress "you got that" Talk about a douche bag! "i would not pay for a box, they wouldnt change their special lox. I do not like green eggs cafe, I will not go there anyway! (shout out to Dr. Seuss!)
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Donna S.
0 stars. Dirty and staff and management are less than friendly.
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Meghan W.
I flippin don't know what to make of this place! Good experience, somewhat bad experience and then one of the best brunch experiences ever. a friend and I ventured here this past Sunday. We went earlier to try and escape a major crowd. The service was top notch. We were seated promptly, the waitress was really nice and our food was served fairly quickly (by the manager, I believe). Again, I had the kitchen sink - my friend, the peanut butter french toast. I left filling full, happy and wanting to return. I'm fairly certain they add crack to the gravy - it's too too tasty!
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Eric H.
Classy but casual breakfast and lunch spot. Usuaully a good wait on weekends but they do have first come first serve counter seating and a coffee bar and some couches to wait on. They always have a few nice breakfast specials but you cant go wrong with the kitchen sink or breakfast burritos.
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Sarah D.
Monday lunch was filled with people! That was a good sign. Pressed tin ceilings and walls....minimal decor - clean/green/white and bright. Friendly service. Yummy food. I ordered the tomato soup and grilled cheese combo (always a comforting dish.) The sandwich description on the menu: cheddar, provolone, bacon, sun-dried tomato spread, and jalapeno relish. The bread was very thick, thus NOT allowing the cheese to melt to the bread. Very thick, not really melted cheese. The jalapeno relish was just sliced large pieces of jalapeno (no relish). The bacon was very tasty. Overall the sandwich was OKAY. It had great potential!!! The soup was good - but if the sandwich was a little more melted, I could have dipped it in the soup like I normally do. It just kept falling apart. Cute local joint.
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Joseph I.
This place is pretty great. I had 'the kitchen sink' which is huge and delicious. It is eggs, potatoes, and a biscuit covered in lots of country sausage gravy in a skillet. Its pretty decadent but flavorful. The coffee is good too. The day we went they were a little shortstaffed so service wasnt 100%, kinda had trouble getting greeted, but we just ended up sitting at the bar stools, which was fine.
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Andy B.
I headed off to Green Eggs on a Thursday morning at 9 with my wife and son with a little trepidation after reading some of the reviews here. I'm happy to say that the service was the strongest part of the meal. The restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived, and filled up as we ate. The Kitchen Sink was tasty - I got it with the sausage gravy on the side to delay my heart attack. Many of the entrees are marked with a "K", which in this case doesn't indicate it's kosher. I was confused when I saw the K by the bacon and eggs, but here the K indicates that the dish is available in a smaller portion for kids. This is a great way to do kids menus, saving you from the standard chicken fingers and PB&J. The coffee was hot and kept coming, and any request to our waitress was answered quickly and with a smile. Breakfast and coffee for 2 1/2 people was $30 with tip. Although it's not in our neighborhood, I'm sure we'll be back. It's as attractive and welcoming a breakfast space as I've found in the city.
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Samantha H.
Green Eggs won my heart! My friends and I were seated quickly, though I wouldn't have minded waiting longer with the hot coffee and comfy couches offered. We all ordered something different, two sweet and two savory dishes as well as some bacon and porridge to split. Well, we all ended up sharing some of our orders because everything was absolutely irresistible. I felt obligated to get the Philly-style Eggs Benedict since I was home from school in Baltimore, and even though it seemed like a strange combo it all worked magically. Yep, cream cheese, pretzel, pork, and poached eggs all work together well. Overall this brunch put us in the mood to go take on the city by which I mean sit around in the Book Trader.
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Kev S.
Very excited to try this place, and after trudging through the snow was not disappointed. Delicious coffee, and very nice atmosphere. they are in the middle of some sort of construction/expansion project which did not at all interfere with the operations of this restaurant. I ordered the "kitchen sink" which was basically every breakfast you could want served sizzling in a cast iron skillet. delicious potatoes and vegetables served under eggs, with my only complaint being that my biscuit was almost inedible due to the saltiness. would be interested in coming again to try the lunch menu.
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Vanessa L.
There is always a wait for brunch and I happily sit in it. Brunch is great, BYO, and the service is fast. We are normally a larger group and our food comes out timely, hot, and delicious.
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Eric S.
Great coffee, and "The Kitchen Sink" is so good. I couldn't finish it myself. It's served in a pan that keeps it hot the entire time you're eating. Scrambled eggs, bomb home fries, onions, peppers, cheese, topped with a biscuit and gravy. Pure ridiculousness. The menu is really tight.
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Ck P.
1306 Dickinson St in South Philly: Reasonable prices, huge portions (definitely splitable).........They always have interesting specials...... During the day, street parking is easy nearby. It's one of our favorite places for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Service is fine and the food keeps us going back!
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Ellen O.
Brunch seems to be Philadelphia's favorite meal, what with the plethora of brunch hot spots that have popped up all over the city within the last five or so years. Brunch is so popular, in fact, that places such as dive bars that have no business serving brunch or anything of the "edible" variety have added a brunch menu to their spread of PBR pounder specials and well liquor. Green Eggs appeared in my South Philadelphia neighborhood a few years ago, and I was nothing short of blown away by it the first few times that I ate there. The omelets were stuffed with your choice of yummy goodies, the French toast was stacked to the sky, and the sandwich plates complete with a mountain of hand-cut fries could feed a pack of starving urchins. Since its grand opening, however, Green Eggs has unfortunately slowly gone downhill. First I will say that the atmosphere, decor, and service is nothing short of stellar every time I visit. The service is mainly what keeps me coming back --- even after my nasty experience with the egg white omelet that appeared as if it had been dipped in vegetable oil prior to it being served to me, and the bland tofu scramble that created a close relationship between me and the salt n' pepper shakers. To add to the hit-or-miss food that now exists at Green Eggs, I recently found out that they no longer accept credit cards. This will always be a sticking point with me when it comes to businesses, especially in the day and age of "plastic money" being taken at 99.9 percent of all shops, restaurants, and numerous other businesses. I will continue to save my Green Eggs visits for when my brother-in-law comes to town, who requests Green Eggs during each trip into Philadelphia. Sorry, Green Eggs. I like my food constantly delicious, and I rarely carry cash.
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Jazmin L.
The food here was amazing...heaven in your mouth!! Due to the large crowd I had to wait about 45 minutes to be seated, but it was worth the wait. The service was great, the food came fast and the place was nice and cozy!! I definitely plan to return...ooh, please try the Creme Brulee French Toast!!
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Ted S.
This is my breakfast joint, a block from my house and great food! I have yet to have a bad meal here yet, but i recommend the "pork belly Benedict" and "the kitchen sink" if you are going there for the first time.
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Charles B.
Seems to really be hitting their stride these days..new kitchen and a polished staff have made a very good spot even better. I go there weekly, past visit had a shrimp/grits Benedict which was really good. Their potatoes have definitely gotten better after some lumps from laban. Chicken salad was good, a fresher poppy seed roll woulda made it fantastic. Scrapple is scrapple, always delicious . I bypassed my normal meal, steak and eggs, and was really impressed with the chefs shrimp/grits special. Also housemade biscuits and gravy are an awesome and cheap side, get them.
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Jay P.
great service, i mean, really great. great food. will definitely become a regular.
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Nilette G.
Im sure there's a ton of people who'll disagree, but I've had two of the favorites- the Kitchen Sink and the Creme Brulee French toast and though the presentation is always nice and large enough to feed 2-3 people, the dishes are just ok in my opinion. The kitchen sink has everything you would want in a breakfast explosion of biscuits, sausage, eggs and other things, but it was kind of bland and just way too much (which i never say bc this girl can eat). The french toast was too sweet, but i think the maple syrup might have put it over the top (but my opinion is a bit biased bc I had it elsewhere and it blew me away) Service is always really friendly and prompt and the decor inside is really nice- clean bright and simple. Still a great place to maybe take out of towners, just not my go to spot.
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Peter C.
Usually a great alternative to Sabrina's and Morning Glory. The food id great and usually the lines aren't as long as the other places, though that is changing. I always go for the specials.
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Amy F.
Love, love the brunch. You can't go wrong with whatever is on the specials menu, which is where I traditionally order from when dining here. The boyfriend has tried the breakfast burrito and the eggs Benedict. Both very good. I'm in the French toast camp because I like a dessert for breakfast! Kidding, but I do enjoy a sweet way to start a lazy day. They had this dulce de leche toast deal that was awesome. As was a strawberry delight I had another time. I have also come here for lunch and loved the club sandwich. Portions are huge, so bring an appetite or bring home leftovers. Either way, its all good. FYI... CASH ONLY.
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Mai H.
Everything pretty much OK here. I'd say average food with "just fine" service. I didn't see the service as awful. They did their jobs. I had the tofu scramble. I am a bland eater and normally do not add additional salt, but this was bland for me. They do, though, serve the food in a timely manner. I really do like the place and theme of being eco-friendly. I like the way it looks, modern with clean lines. The prices are pretty comparable to Sabrina's, so I'll wait the 2 hours at Sabrina's, if I had to choose. Only if I'm in the neighborhood, I'd go to Green Eggs.
Quinoa porridge is the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. Fruity, healthy, bowl-licking good. (I did not lick the bowl) Hubby had a salmon omelet with Philly cream cheese. I also had a German chocolate cake muffin. The Germans would be proud of this rich and chocolaty delight - for only $4. This place amazes me with their brunch specialties. Yummy. I would eat more - but was soooo full.
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Amanda S.
Great brunch spot. I thought the coffee was good. I'm not a fan of sweet breakfast items, but some of the sweet items they have on the menu sounded pretty good. I got the smoked salmon eggs benedict and the presentation was cute, 2 salmon pinwheels with herb cream cheese and then 2 mini eggs-on-brioche with caper hollandaise. Unlike usual, I found this dish to be a little too salty (probably the caper hollandaise) and I am a culprit of over-salting. My husband got the steak and eggs which he enjoyed. Next time I'll be sure to try the Kitchen Sink. It did sound delicious. Someone at a table near us got it and it looked great. Our server was really nice. I wish this place accepted credit cards. For as modern a space as it is, it's kind of surprising that they don't.
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Joseph V.
Awesome breakfast. The red velvet pancakes are killer!!!! Great staff too.
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Megan G.
this place is great and definitely worth the wait! i got the steak and eggs - so good! you can tell a dish is perfect when it doesn't need any salt or pepper. the red velvet pancakes were a must try for my first time. luckily, you can order the kid's size! great portion to share in addition to an individual meal. the latte was just lovely. atmosphere is eclectic and modern. staff was super friendly and work their butts off to keep the place efficient. i cannot wait to return!
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Jill S.
Holy crap. The most delicious food I've had in a really long time. I had the creme brulee french toast, which took me forever to decide I wanted because EVERYTHING sounded so delicious. I also had a side of the homestyle hash browns and the bacon. I did have to send the bacon back to be cooked a little longer, but that's just because I like my bacon crispy, but when it came back, it was delicious. Nice and thick, and the portions with everything were very generous. The staff is friendly and prompt, the music that was playing was a touch on the louder side, but it was good. I live three hours away, and I'd never leave town without visiting this place.
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Abi D.
I couldn't figure out what door to walk into, so that's embarrassing, but don't let that turn you away from how awesome the food is. I went in the other day just for a bagel sandwich, nothing fancy, your typical bagel egg and american cheese. For some reason this was amazing, as if they made their American cheese fresh or something strange like that. As I was waiting for my bagel I witnessed plates upon plates of some amazing looking french toast and other similar concoctions. It took everything I had to not scrap my bagel and opt for a more filling toasty option.
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erin o.
I was extremely disappointed with our treatment by the staff this morning. This is the objective facts of what happened: My party of 3 arrived at 11:20am, and we were told by the hostess that there was a 20 minute wait, which I thought seemed a small timeframe, but I believed her. After 10 minutes of waiting, I noticed that we were #5 on the list of 3+ parties. There was a concurrent list for parties of 2. They seated a party of 5 who arrived after us prior to seating us. We witnessed another party of 3 who arrived before us and had been told 15 minutes speak to the hostess about the fact that they had been waiting over an hour, and she responded in a frustrated tone, "We can't control how quickly people eat and move along." 80 minutes after we arrived, we were finally seated. I asked our very nice waitress if I could speak with the manager on duty. She wanted to know why, and I told her about our waiting experience. I told her she could pass the message along herself or she could send the manager to our table. A slight man, who apparently had told someone who arrived about an hour after us that there was "no wait for you", came to our table and apologized for his hostess's lack of hospitality and because she hadn't offered us coffee the whole time we waited. He also responded to jrg's comment about how the hostess almost got punched after she copped the attitude with the other party of three, "That would have been cool." He also told us that it was her first day on the job. Perhaps it was a confluence of bad behavior, or perhaps it was a new restaurant still growing their busy legs, but I will definitely think twice before I return on a Sunday morning. I'll ask myself, is it early enough to go? is it late enough to go? how hungry am i? how much patience for way underestimated wait-times do I have this morning? Additionally, I noticed a large bottle of vodka and a bottle of champagne in the drink area despite the lack of alcoholic options on the menu. I found it to be odd but forgot about it until right before we left when I heard the cork pop and 4 glasses of mimosa be served to a table in front of us. Perhaps this might be a place where it helps to know somebody? I'm disappointed because I do want to like this place soooo much...
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S P.
A neighborhood gem. Come early to avoid a long wait on weekends. It can be very busy and the floors are neglected with food all over the place. Come hungry!
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Joseph C.
This place rocks! The menu is pretty standard but I go the way of the chalkboard specials whenever I dine here. The first time I went there I got the steak and eggs. Ordered them sunny side up and they came out over easy but were still runny so I didn't care. Steak was temped the way I asked for it. The next time I went I got the RED VELVET PANCAKES. Yes, you heard that correctly. It was topped with fresh strawberries and mascarpone cheese. BANGIN' Tried getting in there with my mom for mothers day but that wasn't happening but its a huge brunch spot so rightfully so. I'm fortunate to live so close to such a tasty joint.
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Marie P.
Food is good waitress Jen is better ...she is friendly and always makes me feel at home ....ask for her!
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Stephen P.
Excellent food. Not too pricey. Service didn't wow me. Clean and pleasant atmosphere.
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Jennifer N.
last week, i had a perfectly pedestrian brunch at green eggs cafe. i was impressed by the design -- it is like an oasis in the heart of south philly. bright and airy, and i like the brick bar and sidewalk outside. but the food was simply satisfactory; probably not worth a special trip if you are not in the area. i sampled the peanut butter crunch french toast, which is described as "Brioche Texas toast stuffed with whipped crunchy peanut butter and Philadelphia cream cheese served with blackberry jam coulis." sounds delicious, right? somehow, i left that meal raving only about the blackberry jam. the peanut butter seemed like a mousse-type, whipped version with peanuts in it. i love peanut butter, but this just lacked a rich peanut butter flavor. the cream cheese was a nice addition, but it was pretty thick. mr. h tried the breakfast burrito, which is a brunch staple for him. Green eggs describes the burrito as, "Flour tortilla with eggs, olives, corn, chorizo sausage, signature potato, tex mex cheese, topped with Pico de Gallo, sour cream, avocado, and fire roasted red pepper black bean sauce." Let's just say that he was underwhelmed. I tried the black bean sauce and it tasted bland to me. no layers of flavor (lime, pepper, etc.) or anything. we finished our meals. this is not an instance where the food is inedible or anything; it's just that the flavors seemed lacking. let's put it this way, i just kept commenting that this would be a great place to take our parents. which is not a terrible thing. I also noticed that it seemed kid-friendly, if you are into that sort of thing. i hear the quinoa is excellent, so i will definitely be back to try that. and i will also give the sandwiches a go. i believe there are enough positives that you should give green eggs a shot and decide for yourself if it suits your palette.
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zib k.
I have mixed feelings about this place. I love that they serve breakfast -- a rarity in this neighborhood. I appreciate the effort put into making the menu more interesting than most brekfast places and enjoyed the food, although the eggs benedict and the bacon were a bit too salty. The decor is inviting and comfortable. The service, however, was the second most dreadful I have experienced in Philadelphia (Lucky 13 continues to hold the title). Our server simply could not multi-task. She could not even manage to bring two cups of coffee at once. We had to ask for cream repeatedly over a 20 minute period. After we gave up asking, she came up and asked if we wanted cream. She also forgot to put in our entire order, and we had to remind her of the items she forgot. At another point she came to the table to ask if we needed anything, when we responded affirmatively, she waved a figure at us, told us to wait, and rushed to take an order at a table she had been ignoring. I'll be back for the food and location, but hope the service can improve. If not, the place will suffer.
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Julie B.
I had such high hopes for this place. The decor is beautiful and the menu looks inventive. But by and large, it just seems that they have not figured out how to be a restaurant yet. They just don't have it together with the service and getting people in and out. The food is ok, not bad. I have been there several times and have yet to have an experience where something did not go wrong. I am going to try it again in a year and hope to have 5 stars then.
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Ben T.
I want to start off by saying Green Eggs has one of the better Hosting systems out of all of the funky brunch spots, Sabrina's Honey's ect., in the city. The hostess was so friendly we opted to wait the suggested 45 min wait. We rode our bikes around south philly for about 20 mins and came back. Then we sat at the outdoor brick bar the have on the in ramp, which was nice on a beautiful spring morning. The extra couches and seating dedicated to waiting customers is genius and I applaud the person who designed that aspect of the restaurant. Heres the bad stuff. How dose a place with such a well thought out plan for a high turn-over restaurant not plan accordingly as far as staff goes? Again the hostess was great seating us and letting us know we weren't forgotten during the busy Sunday morning shift. After we sat is when the problems started. It took about 15 mins for our sever to talk to us. When she came we already knew what we wanted on the menu and ordered promptly. We also ordered a glass of ice tea and a refill on my cup of coffee which I had orderer while we wait for our seat. Our server went directly to get our drinks, dropped them and walked away. Well the Tea was unsweetened and I like my coffee with Cream and sugar. 5 mins later I decided to grab the attention of one of the managers, very nice gentlemen, and requested the milk and sugar. He returned swiftly and brought us the items. While we were waiting for our food we noticed the 3 people next to us had the same cream and sugar issue. Feeling sympathetic for our neighboring dinners I offered the rest of my milk and sugar because I was already on my second cup and didn't plan on having a third. So 30 mins later the food arrived. My friend ordered the breakfast burrito which she said was OK and I had the Salmon Omelette with homefries. Homefries were tasty and better then Honey's or any normal dinner in the city. The omelette was topped with some sort of weird herb that wasn't edible. My first bite into the omelette ended with me fishing a long stringing piece of stick out of my mouth after several attempts of chewing were unsuccessful. I then had to remove the other 4-8 pieces of herb that were all over the top of the omelette. The cream cheese underneath the herb was frozen and un-spreadable. The omelette itself was drippy and the meal left me feeling sick, maybe the salmon had expired? I ate about 2/3's of the omelette and all of the potato so felt it unnecessary to point this out to the server. How are you gonna complain after you eat more then half? Right? Anyway the server came about 5 feet from out table and ask. Is the food good? Which we reply with a robotic responses shaking our heads yes as we chomped down. That was the last thing we were ask until we were ask if we wanted our check. No refills on coffee or tea, as for our neighbors they had still not had anyone return to their table the whole time we were at the restaurant. They had commented to us that they would have ordered more drink's but were not giving the opportunity. How to improve: Go to honey's or Sabrina's and watch how the FOH moves the floor. Filling coffees and waters taking orders quickly and flipping tables to make the most of the busiest hours. Place has a lot of potential, oh yeah and the ambiance was really nice. Nice tables, chairs, flooring, tiling and color scheme. Worth a second trip....
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Tedward S.
Located in south philly, the restaurant was somewhat difficult to drive to from the suburbs. We visited this establishment mid-week around 12 noon, so the side street parking was ample. We ordered the eggs benedict and the breakfast burrito. The eggs benedict was doused in hollandaise sauce, and the herbs overpowering, although the eggs were cooked half decent enough. The breakfast burrito was full of mexican flavor and plenty greasy, probably great after a long night of drinking. The entire experience was mediocre at best, for which the food was easily forgettable.
The Kitchen sink is everything you could want in one skillet. Home fries, peppers and onions, eggs, cheese, two biscuits and gravy on top. What more do you need
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Lauren M.
I went again today for a friend's birthday. (See how I give chances?) She'd made a reservation for 12:00. We weren't seated until 1:00 and then we were two seats short. We were told they would bring seats as soon as they were available. Our waitresses got snippy with the birthday girl when she complained. Again, my meal was run of the mill. It was good, but nothing I couldn't get at any other brunch place. I'm over it.
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Geronimo G.
I suddenly come here a lot. No booze. Bread pudding for breakfast is called "French Toast Brulee" and is a lot like sex. Sit on the sidewalk in the narrow alley and it feels a little tiny bit like the Mediterranean. I never ever thought I'd say that about Philly.
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Drew R.
We thought this place would be a great shot in the arm to the neighborhood but it's just lame. The cooperate all black costumes are silly, stiff and so 1993. We were charged for our small to-go box, which is fine, but when you say its part of our mission statement, present said mission statement where we can see it (admittedly, it may have been in small print on the menu... but tell us when we ask...) My steak and eggs was good, the steak above average, but the breakfast taters were greasy and mushy. The rosemary potatoes are better then the "signature" potatoes (onions and peppers) but still, greasy and mushy. The veggie benedict was minuscule and mediocre. All and all, average food in a in a forced environment that felt planned in a boardroom.
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Lisa Q.
Excellent vegetarian selection. Really yummy brunch foods and a nice, but maybe not very helpful, waitress. The other diners were really friendly and struck up a conversation with my boyfriend and me. The coffee was strong (good!) and the food was DELICIOUS. One of the best breakfast/brunches I've had in a long time.
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Alexander M.
This place deserves better reviews- starting with mine. 5 stars. You earned it.
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charlotte g.
Green Eggs is a great brunch spot. We got got there at about 10am on a Sunday, so we didn't have to wait at all. But by about 10:30/11 it was packed and people were lined up. We ordered the Kitchen Sink Breakfast. It was delicious but so incredibly rich. My husband who ALWAYS cleans his plate didn't even eat half. It was so good, but it is drenched in sausage gravy. Next time I would maybe ask for it on the side, so we could control how much we use. We also ordered the Breakfast Burrito. AMAZING. came with a great black bean sauce on the plate, and was stuffed with delicious goodies. I really liked how they put breakfast potatoes inside the burrito. Totally delicious. They also have a choice of different hot sauces which was a plus.
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Daniel R.
It's hard to find a cafe that has both great food and great coffee. Usually, it's one or the other. My standards for good coffee aren't very high though. As long as it's fresh brewed and doesn't come off a warming plate and they give you real milk when you ask for cream instead of little half and half packets then you get the thumbs up. I've been here several times for breakfast and yes, if you show up at 10am on sunday, there's going to be a wait but there's always been a place to sit at the bar so this doesn't bother me. If I had to describe this place in one word, it would be 'Fresh!'. That's the thing that stands out the most with every dish I've had there. You can really tell how much care and thought goes into everything they make. I've never been uncomfortable sitting close to the open kitchen and honestly, I enjoy it. You get to see first hand that they run this place like a well oiled machine. To me, that's the sign of good management/ownership. I've never seen anyone just stand around, they're always moving. Even at it's busiest, my dish comes out quickly. When it's that busy, I've had an empty glass before but my rule is, if I can't get a refill because everyone's busting their ass, then I don't sweat it but if everyone's standing around doing nothing, that pisses me off. I've only had a few different dishes but I've seen just about everything on the menu as it's being served, and it all looks delicious. The french toast and pancakes are big and fluffy and the fruit and veggies are so fresh. I've had the burrito, the kitchen sink, and the steak and eggs and the portions are huge. I can never completely finish any of these.
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Gregory W.
Green Eggs has been one of my favorite breakfast spots in Philly ever since it opened a few blocks away. To me, Green Eggs is to diners as gastropubs are to bars. The food is sophisticated, well executed, tasty, and relatively inexpensive given its quality. I've had a few dishes here and all of them have been superb. The specials are outstanding and creative. What sticks out in my mind, though, if only because it's the only thing I've been ordering the last few times I've been there, is the porridge. I know. Sounds boring. I wouldn't have ordered it if it didn't get special kudos in the Citypaper (or was it Philadelphia Weekly?) review of the place, but I'm so glad I did. It has quinoa, berries, I think a sprig on mint, some heavy cream, usually filled close to the top (more below), all of them combining to make a big bowl of warm, soupy goodness. Now I don't know what porridge is, and know even less about what the hell quinoa is, but it works, man, works so well getting those ingredients together in my mouth. I might be more sensitive to texture as I am to taste and it's the texture that stands out for me, as there is this wonderful balance between the granularity (if that's a word) of the quinoa, the warm cream, and the fresh berries, all combining for a sensational and fulfilling meal. Though the porridge is by no means sweet, I usually order a side of well-cooked turkey bacon for a bit of the savory. Other notables are the eggs, the potatoes, a steak sandwich I had as one of their specials, indeed, all of the sandwiches I've had there have been satisfying. The coffee is also outstanding, providing an always-necessary kick to get my day going. The interior is spacious yet cozy. Not "cozy" as in cramped, but as in warm and inviting. I credit the interior designers for taking advantage of the high windows facing east, which helps flood the dining area with light for most of the time it's open. The white walls and floors make the room even more inviting even before you take a seat. No seats available? No worries because there's an area that's great for chilling while you wait, or even to enjoy your meal if you prefer to sit there. It has a cabin-like feel, with a darker interior, faux(?) fireplace, big-ass HDTV, long, plush couches, a coffee table, and a couple of high tables. There's also a counter toward the back on a slightly elevated level. The warmth of Green Eggs is magnified by the terrific wait-staff. All of them have been friendly, accommodating, and very helpful when I've had questions about the food. You can tell that they enjoy the food there as much as I do. I've only had two situations when the food was disappointing in its preparation, not in its substance. The first time was a very odd situation involving their beet salad, not a very hard dish to prepare, when the beets were semi-frozen, or so they tasted. I very rarely return my dishes but it was too distracting to ignore. The waitress, accommodating as always, returned with beets that were now piping hot, as if they were thrown in a microwave with little care about how hot they were when they came out. It felt somewhat insulting, honestly. The second time was the last time I ate my beloved porridge there. The bowl was not filled close to the top and not warm and somewhat soupy, but rather cold, dry, half-filled, and looked a bit oxidized, as the surface was a darker brown than usual. Maybe it was sitting there for a little while before being served, but I was disappointed. I'm reducing one star for these unfortunate experiences, but I'm assuming these were anomalies, as I look forward to dining there again soon, very soon!
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Chris T.
Yummy. Large portions. Outdoor seating! I will be back.
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Chris D.
Tried this with friends based on the good reviews. Maybe I didn't order the right thing...but I got the "kitchen sink" breakfast and it was awful, one of the worst meals I've eaten in the past many months (based on my food, I would have given one star or less, but my friends' sandwiches were at least decent and that moved it up to 2 stars). In short, my meal was a giant skillet of greasy slop. Despite my efforts digging around in the trough, I could not distinguish one ingredient from another because the underlying eggs/potatoes/ peppers were drowning in a vat of bland sausage gravy, melted cheese and grease puddles, topped with a tough biscuit half. (Maybe I am spoiled by just moving from the South, but biscuits should be fluffy and flaky and sausage gravy is creamy and rich with well-seasoned sausage.) It truly was nauseating. Would absolutely not recommend based on my meal, although based on the number of patrons, there must be some redeeming quality to the place.
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tracy m.
Been here a few times. The place is always packed. It's also very loud so it's not good for hangovers. There is a section in the back of the restaurant that has an open space where the servers access a fridge, dump the plates, get the coffee etc. They make *a lot* noise and banging constantly. Sometimes it's hard to carry a conversation. The windows and interiors are lovely. Food is good. Not amazing but just good. Spelling errors on the chalkboard btw.
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JEAN S.
This is a great looking place - I had breakfast with friends on an absolutely beautiful day, and the place was filled with natural light. It was Good Friday, and busy, so we had to wait a little, but we were able to get coffee and sit on comfy couches in the meantime. (No splenda here! But yummy lumps of brown sugar instead) We were seated relatively quickly and our server came right away. The crowd in here was really mixed, good neighborhood spot. The menu was a little overwhelming, absolutely everything on it was appealing. I usually go for savory, eggs or something, but the stuffed french toast had all kinds of berry stuff on it, so I went for that. With a side of turkey bacon, which I asked for "basically burnt", and it came out just right. Everything else we ordered was great too, things seemed super fresh and homemade. I left here in a great mood, it was a perfect start to the day!
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Geo D.
Went to Green Eggs Cafe this past Saturday with my partner, and we both enjoyed ourselves. We went around 11, and the wait for sitting inside was about 25-35 minutes, so we opted to sit outside (which we were seated right away). He ordered the philly style eggs benedict (served on a pretzel roll) and I ordered the creme brulee french toast. Needless to say, the food was superb (literally the french toast is the best I have had in the city) and the prices weren't too bad (although coffee was two bucks, which I thought was high.) We will definitely be going back!
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b. e.
Oh...Green Eggs. I remember my first experience ever in this place: I ordered the Lox omelet and it came out without a shred of lox in it.... that was a bit humorous to me at the time and of course my waitress was super sweet about it and I felt even more inclined to smile and wait, knowing it would all be worth it once it was back in front of me. Oh sh*t, was I wrong! My omelet returned in a few, only now it was cold and stuffed with cold lox in the middle... gross. I should mention that this was probably within the first few weeks of their opening and the concept of losing the 8dollar omelet may have been hard to handle, but really, a COLD lox omelet?!?! Anyway, I returned, keeping in mind the fact they needed some time to work out the kinks. My second visit I decided on Pancakes!!!! Who doesn't love pancakes?!? Of course I had decided I wanted them stuffed with strawberries and chocolate chips, the way I would order them anywhere! To my dismay, chocolate chips are not something they will stuff a pancake with, nor will they stuff the pancakes with anything! My strawberry and blueberry pancakes arrived TOPPED with fruit, not STUFFED. Maybe you think this is nothing to get upset over, but for me, it changes the WHOLE PANCAKE EXPERIENCE COMPLETELY!!! I wasn't happy, but I ate those sad plain looking pancakes...and never ordered them again. Fast forward a few months later and I returned once again to see what they were really made out of. This time I went with my brother and best friend. I ordered the roasted beet salad, my brother wanted the turkey club, and my friend built her own omelet. We also got an order of french toast to share and to satisfy my burning curiosity: the quinoa porridge. I enjoyed the salad and my friend had no complaints about the omelet, my brother however was a bit appalled by the state of the turkey on his club. He pulled off full slices of "meat" which consisted of more FAT than turkey and I was sure glad it wasn't my mouth those slices of fat were all chewed up in...grossssss! Oh, and those french fries....YIKES....so soggy, something must be wrong with their fryer. Anyway, to finish off-- the french toast was delish, the quinoa porridge was creamy, totally unique and amazing! I hardly mentioned service, cause there was nothing to boast about, and I'm pretty sure the rumor is the servers are "first-timers" without prior experience, and it's pretty obvious. I mean look, these ladies are sweet, all but one that's got a sour puss face all day, but sh*t, when the crowds push through personally, I'd want a solid staff to man my joint is all I'm saying. I'm still not totally sold or appalled, but I do hope they pull it together and work it out. It is in the neighborhood and all. At least their coffee has always been on point.
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Vincent G.
I have been here many times and every time I come back I get wowed by something else. Lemonade French Toast, crunchy PB French toast, steak and eggs, to the kitchen sink and just Sunday the Cafe Burger. Everything is super fresh and so damn tasty. Love this place. Wish everyone didnt know it was so great so the wait time was less but it's so worth the wait.
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Kendra L.
I have been coming here for awhile and love many of the menu items, the service, and the commitment to sustainability. Went for brunch yesterday with a friend and ordered the granola and the grits. Both delicious. My friend however ordered the steak salad. The server explained that there were two options for the steak, medium well or medium rare. When we asked why, she said it was new on the menu so she would check but never came back with an answer. The answer is that it's because the steak was cooked the day before, or at least that's what it tasted like. My friend reported that it was cold and rubbery and the greens were overdressed and really salty. Then the real kicker came with the bill. I had asked for a to-go container for the remainder of my grits. The server came back with them in a to go coffee cup with lid which I thought was clever. Then the bill came and they charged $.25 for the cup! I am all for reducing waste but I should not be punished for not being able to finish my grits! I realize it was only a quarter but I'm still annoyed about it and won't be going back anytime soon.
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Ian G.
My wife and I were huge fans of Green Eggs until this past Sunday. We had been looking forward to having breakfast there all week to start the festivities of celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary. Arriving at Green Eggs, we noticed a small crowd waiting to be seated. With such a huge fan base and great food, this was to be expected. We were told the wait would be around 20 minutes. That was not a problem, we were still excited about the food that awaited us. While patiently waiting, we were privy to see several couples, families and large parties seated. Mind you these were customers who had arrived after us. Still hopeful we'd be seated soon, we continued to wait and politely asked the hostess how much longer she thought it would be. She quickly and abruptly told us not much longer. After it was all said and done, not much longer turned into 40 minutes. It appeared that the hostess was preoccupied with seating those she was familiar with and/or those she found to be cool. I was under the impression that all Green Eggs' customers were important, but maybe not that day. As a result, we won't be visiting again. : (
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Annie P.
I met some friends here for breakfast this morning and I was not at all disappointed. I ordered the vegan tofu scramble with rosemary potatoes, vegan sausage and toast. This was absolutely delicious. It was a nice healthy portion and I was stuffed at the end. The others got the peanut butter berry french toast and the vegan french toast. My friend and I agreed that the peanut butter berry version was the best either of us had every had. It was mind-blowingly good. I will definitely be coming back for more!
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Steven C.
Went to Green Eggs a couple of weeks ago in the pouring rain. Even with the bad weather there were only a few tables available. The place looked nice. Everything was clean. I had the Kitchen Sink which was very good. Service was just okay. I'd go back, although I'm not sure I'd be willing to wait 40 minutes for a table.
Green Eggs in Northern Liberties is usually my frequent brunch spot but since my friend was visiting from NYC and staying in S philly we decided it was more convenient to hit up the S Philly one. There was a little wait (15 minutes) which wasn't so bad considering it was 11 am on a Saturday. We got seated and then my dining experience went downhill from there. The waitress (which i regret not remembering her name) sucked soooo bad. She took our order for drinks and food and that was the last time I saw her until we had to wave her down like a maniac for our check. Never once did she come by and check up on us, asked us if we needed anythingelse, more hot water for my tea, refill on juice for my friend. The table next to us was equally as frustrated since they had the same waitress. They wanted to pack their food to go and waited for about 30 minutes and ended up asking another waitress for a check and box, meanwhile our waitress is having a good old conversation with her friends whom where dining there. Food was great but service was horrible. I hope management would read this review and fire the waitress.
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Mindi H.
Considering all the great brunch options in South Philly, this one is just okay. The highlight for us was the atmosphere, which was really cute. The lowlight was the service, which was poor despite the large number of employees. For example, it took a good 10 minutes to set tables after people left despite a waiting crowd and a hostess standing in one place making faces at the crowd. As for the food, it was just okay. The breakfast burrito was a lot better than the french toast, though both would have been better if they'd come with the sharing plates we'd been promised. I'd go back if I lived on the block. Since I don't, I'll be getting brunch at the local gems like Morning Glory and Sabrinas's instead.
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Alice d.
I just found this place in my neighborhood and I'm so excited! I had a wonderful breakfast on Sunday morning. Try the "Kitchen Sink" very hearty and so much food you can take it home for breakfast the next day! The coffee is La Colombe my favorite and they just keep refilling your cup. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. I can't wait to go back next Sunday and try another menu item. Enjoy!
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Mary P.
Slow service but good food. Not your typical breakfast. I ordered the quinoa porridge and loved it. The raisins and fruit made a great addition. Would return just for that. Eggs also looked great. Good multigrain bread as well. I think they just need to organize their servers better...and designate one server for each table. We had about three different servers and this is probably one reason why service was slow.
The breakfast menu is great, very diverse and a few good surprises. Everything we've had tastes fantastic and the service has always been nice - they check up on ya' several times without being in your face. They also don't skimp on the portions. The only thing that keeps it from being 5 stars is the food comes out fast, but it's never really hot.
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Luke M.
best brunch ever
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tracey l.
I want to love this place, as it is one of about 3 places that I can walk to for brunch, but after my third visit I have to say that I am seriously disappointed. They have a lot going for them- nice decor, a great little waiting area, and a great-sounding menu. Every time I've been here the service has been very spotty. On my last visit I ordered eggs benedict, which should be served with poached eggs. The eggs on my dish were cooked hard so that the yolk was not runny at all. I am not the type of person who regularly sends food back but this was unacceptable to me. This is a classic dish and you would think that with a name like green eggs, they would be proficient in cooking eggs. When I nicely told the waitress about the eggs she whisked them away but didn't apologize. Moments later one of my dining companions discovered that her 'make-your-own-omelet' did not have 2 of the ingredients that she ordered. Again the waitress took the omelet away but did not offer an apology. Our meals did come back fairly quickly with properly poached eggs and the missing omelet ingredients this time but without the potatoes that came with the meals. My friend was also charged an extra dollar for the cheese in her omelet which should have been included. I can't believe that this place has up to 2 hour waits with this shoddy service and food that is just "meh." I'd rather stay at home.
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Ra s.
one of the best breakfast places i have ever been, but overpriced and atm charges 9 dollars so bring cash!
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Cookie C.
great food today thanks al
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Richie R.
don't know what other people are complaining about. sure, the wait is long on the weekend, and the service can be a bit short, but the menu is fresh and original and not as overpriced as sabrina's cafe. try the quinoa! unbelievable!
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Kathryn M.
Staring at the Green Eggs Cafe's menu was the only motivation that got me through my last week of classes before spring break. To kick my break off the right way, my friends and I hit this place up yesterday morning with the intent of ordering everything. When we first got there we were seated on a sofa for a short wait. The nice thing about the wait here is that they have a tiny espresso bar that you can pre-game at while you're contemplating that perfect dish. Although we were told we'd have a 15 minute wait, luck paid us a visit and we were seated after maybe five minutes. While we couldn't afford every item on the menu, each of us ordered a delicious breakfast dish and a couple of sides to share among ourselves. Between all of us, we ordered the crunchy peanut butter french toast, the creme brulee french toast, the philly style eggs benedict, the kitchen sink (their specialty dish that features a jumbo biscuit in a nest of cheesy scrambled eggs which is doused in sausage gravy and served in an iron skillet), a side of quinoa porridge, and biscuits and gravy, and bacon. Everything was absolutely delicious. The portions are so generous, and they evoke every flavor of breakfast that you love. And if you're like me, you'll consider realtors in the area to give moving across the street some serious consideration. The service was pretty good to us. No long post-eating waits for a check, no long tedious hunger filled waits for our order, friendly waitress. All in all, it was a great meal on perhaps the first great sunny day Philadelphia has seen in maybe two months.
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amber r.
only go if its you and up to one other person and it's a weekday and it's between noon and 3 and you want to sit at the bar. follow these guidelines (and order a soy latte and the quinoa poridge), and you'll have a fine experience. fail to follow even one of these simple rules and best of luck getting good service.
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Nadia K.
Great Brunch Locale, but make sure you sign in on their waiting list first timers! I love their tea (so good) and their funny waitstaff. Their food, all around, is very good and I can't go wrong taking a friend there or suggesting it as a meet up (I know it will have something to suit my vegetarian friends too).
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Jenni R.
Overall, great brunch experience. I had the cheesy grits (minus the scrabble) which were creamy and delicious with finely cubed sharp cheddar on the top, which melted it's way into the grits as I devoured the yummy, and slightly sweet, veggie sausages. Dining partner had the tuna nicoise salad which had a generous portion of seared rare tuna on top, his only complaint that he would have liked more (or some) dressing. Food was very reasonably priced with generously sized portions, service great, atmosphere 5stars- super sunny spot with plants on each table and that irreplaceable south philly charm. Also, the 'green' part - their mission to use locally grown, sustainable foods, even growing their own herbs on the roof garden...love it. I will definitely be back with a bigger appetite to try the peanut butter french toast!
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David D.
Overpriced, overrated, over-salted. The clientele is a mix of young bros, hipsters, and local Guidos. Maybe Pabst and steroids affect your sense of taste. In any event, we had an omelette with provolone and spinach, the veggie Benedict, and the peanut butter French toast, with a side of veggie sausage. An omlette should have its ingredients inside of it, not on top, and otherwise have some flavor. The rosemary potatoes came out dry on one plate, greasy on another, but coated in salt in both cases. The veggie sausage was way too salty, did not hang together when you cut into it, and generally had less appeal than a Morningstar Farms breakfast patty. The veggie bene was the only good part, with well-roasted vegetables and a tasty sauce. The French toast came drowned in a high-fructose berry sauce, and even the peanut butter was too sweet. The coffee was good if not exactly hot enough. Service was so-so, with a snooty Snookie-lookalike at the host stand and a server who seemed blind to the state of our coffee cups. Wait on Sunday morning was about 40 minutes. My advice: call ahead to Sabrina's and go there instead. N.b.: Green Eggs only takes cash now.
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J B.
On both my visits thus far the food has been excellent. The eggs were perfectly scrambled,flavorful, fluffy and just how I ordered them. A sandwich was expertly prepared with sumptuous bread and savory meat. My dining companion had what were nearly perfect pancakes, something most places seem to ruin with abandon. The ingredients all seem very fresh. Finally, high quality cafe food for breakfast in my neighborhood. The light and air in the place are great, the waiting area a welcome feature, and the counter keeps things feeling cozy and local. With their prices so reasonable and the space so comfortable and attractive, I can't imagine why I'd want to breakfast anywhere else between Washington and Snyder. My only beef was with the service. It seems rushed and distracted, brusque even. They don't seem to have gotten the hang of gracefully handling the brunch crowd, but I'm hoping they'll work it out.
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Scotty D.
Been here at least 10 times and have enjoyed great service, coffee and food 9 out of 10 times ... My only complaint is the ambiance - in the mornings they have the tv blaring, in the afternoons it is usually crap rock radio ... wtf ? So close to achieving a european cafe/bistro feel, but I can't quite get there with the omnipresent noise polution.
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chris h.
i'm so pleased to see new places in south philly so i was excited to try this place out. my wife and i went on a friday morning, a great time to go brunching, no? i loved the space, it is very bright and welcoming, though i wish the windows could be opened. we got a table right away and coffee soon after. i thought the brew was solid and it did the trick. but, the food was not the best. it was just ok, and on the bland side. i got the breakfast burrito and while it was giant and filled with things that should have pleased, i found the spices on the light side. it reminded me of something i would get in minnesota. and the temperature seemed off, it was smothered in a black bean sauce that i swear was cold, so it was a little off putting. i would not order it next time. it wasn't overly expensive though and it was a pleasant enough experience. i will go back to support it, but i hope the next thing i order is a little better. or maybe they'll pump up the burrito's spice level, add some cumin, cilantro and lime. always a good thing. that skillet offering looks very very enticing.
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Keesha E.
Don't go!!! Don't eat!! Service was horrible. When the food came out it was cold and the manager would not exchange the item. I have never had such a horrible dining experience. While the other reviews have been somewhat good let me tell you this place will never be patronized by any one I know F-
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Panharee T.
Truly a treasure. The outside looks just as warm and inviting as the inside. Everything on the menu sounds so good, it is a shame that I can only choose one dish haha :P No worries because I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. This time I tried the smoked salmon benedict. So delicious! The egg was poached to perfection and the smoked salmon was shaped in a pinwheel with herb cream cheese in the middle. A must try!
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Kelly W.
I agree with Monica S., I would probably have given this a 3.5 if I could. I was beyond starving by the time we sat down after an hour wait (shame on me for going to brunch at 11:30 and not eating a snack prior), but I figured because there was such a crowd, it must be worth it! I got the chicken salad sandwich because it was already lunchtime when we sat down. Sweet potato fries were fabulous and I honestly liked them better than the sandwich...mainly because I would have liked some more lettuce or maybe some celery or more apples mixed into the chicken salad. It was so dense. I sampled a friend's PB crunchy french toast and the stuffed french toast. Both were sweet, huge, and brioche. They have some vegetarian options like the tofu scramble and kobe beef sliders for all you beef lovers. I liked the extensive tea and iced tea selection (Steaz). A definite addition to my reliable brunch restaurant rotation.
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Nancy L.
Went for breakfast to get the truly delicious biscuits and gravy, but threw in the grits too, and WOW!! I am not a scrapple fan (forgive me I am not from the Phiily area, and the name alone just scares me) but these unctous, cheesy, garlicky grits came with SCRAPPLE CRISPS, a true stroke of culinary genius, and a really good reason for scrapple to exists! They were crispy and light, no grease at all, and the flavor was so good. If you are a hungry omnivore, get on over and get yourself some of these tasty wonders. (Service is great too)
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andrew l.
Food is great. Sometimes portions are small like they are running out of potatoes towards the end of breakfast. Stock more potatoes, they're cheap as hell dudes. Had the hangar steak and eggs. Super delicious, probably my favorite steak and eggs to date. My wife had Italian eggs Benedict special which was thick cured bacon with poached egg and Brie on English muffin. Very tasty, especially with the Brie. The bread piece of " Italian Benedict" should have been something italian though. Like fresh toasted sarcone's bread or something south Philly style like a pretzel. Which they do serve with Philly style Benny with pork loin which is also rad. Could do without the cream cheese though. AGAIN I'LL SAY THIS IS CASH ONLY. which is just awful. This place makes money hand over fist and they're worried about credit card fees?! BUT they do have an ATM on suite that they will gladly take one of your dollars to let you use. They tricked me again into thinking I could use credit cards because they still give you the check in a gosh darn AMERICAN EXPRESS check holder. (see pic 47) I mean c'mon, think of something else to use like a glass or paper clip and post card like many other places. Stop reminding me that you used to accept credit cards and now you're to cheap to have them.
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Allison E.
Red velevet pancakes and the crem brulee french toast are the best. I have been here three times since posting the review and each time I would give the food=5 stars and service=2 stars. The service is always consistently TERRIBLE but the FOOD is just so good I can't stop coming back!
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Rach K.
Yum! You can tell this place is delicious because it's always crazy crowded and there's a long wait. I had the eggs benedict with the short rib and the portion size was humongous. I could barely finish one of the eggs. It was built on top of a cheddar hash brown, which was an awesome touch. One of my brunch companions had the eggs benedict that came with lox and the other two each ordered the shrimp & grits. Everything was delicious. The staff aren't that friendly, but they're so busy, they don't have too much time to chat up the tables. However, the food comes out quickly and they're rather accommodating, which is more important to me anyway.
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Leslie C.
This place was good. I say was because I remember when it opened and was awesome. To start the service has always been terrible. Either the waitresses seem like they couldn't care less or they try too hard and it makes you feel weird. The food used to be good and fresh and flavorful. My mom and I came here today and she got eggs Benedict and I had vegan quinoa porridge. The server asked her if she was ok with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce..... Isn't that what eggs Benedict is? Anyway, service was super slow. Food came out and it was more like diner food. My mom never got her toast and they jacked up the quinoa porridge price to $9 (was $6 years ago) Thanks I will just make my own porridge for half the price at home. I realize that brunch is a "thing" and people like the idea of going out but I will just hit up my local coffee shop for a bagel or better yet sit on my own stoop with some coffee and my cat. Don't waste your money here, go to chhaya. The service still sucks but at least the food will be good
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Cammie S.
Here's the summation of my experience at Green Eggs: Mediocre food, Poor Management, and Lack of Quality Service. NOTE: I typically will not give a restaurant a bad review but my specific experience and the policy that this establishment holds is telling of the way they run business and also how they value their customers. I went to brunch at Green Eggs with several friends. I ordered the Mexican breakfast, which read on the menu as: Sweet corn cake, peppers, cabbage, chorizo, jalapeno, pickled red onion, and corn, topped with 3 sunny side up eggs, and cilantro crema 0 Stars: I would give this dish NEGATIVE stars and it needs to be removed off the menu. The server suggested that I get something else and hesitated when I ordered it and I didn't heed her advice. The corn cake had no flavor and no seasoning. It tasted like a dense pancake of cornmeal and water. On top of the cakes was an abundance of wilted and soggy cabbage. I promise you I had a plate full of probably 2 cups of cabbage topped with a sauce that also tasted like absolutely nothing. This pile of cabbage comes at a charge of 14 dollars. Here is why I never will return to Green Eggs and I suggest that you try somewhere else. I asked to return this dish so that I could order something else and find something better on the menu and I was told that it was this restaurant's policy to not return dishes and that you cannot take it off the check. This is a normal request if you do not like the dish or it is not up to your standards. So they charged me for a dish that I took literally one bite of. We requested to speak to the manager and he said that the server had told us not to get the dish so it was our fault and that he would not remove it. Therefore, of course I was not going to buy another dish from this restaurant and pay 30 dollars to be disappointed yet again. The manager was abrupt and quite frankly rude to us. The manager directed us to a policy on a card on the table that says that they will not remove dishes off the check if the management or kitchen sees nothing wrong with them. This restaurant gives pitiful service and puts out low quality food. Additionally, I was told recently that another location had rats. I hope I save someone 14 dollars and two cups of soggy cabbage.
Absolutely loved Green Eggs Cafe. I had the Mexican Breakfast which was delicious. The avocado creme drizzled on top of the homemade chorizo, peppers, onions, corn, and corn cake was incredible. My boyfriend had a special, the Philly Benedict. Pretzel bun, pork roll, poached eggs, cheese sauce. It was Philadelphia on a plate. La Colombe coffee (pricey at 3 bucks for a cup) was a great surprise. It is free refills though, so if you are having more than one cup, the price is great. The staff was so helpful and friendly. Will definitely return.
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Nick B.
The only negative thing I can say about this place is minor, but I think important. There's nothing in the world that frustrates me quite like a place that wants $15 for a breakfast meal that will literally feed an entire table. I notice this more traveling in the US, but it's common in Canada where I'm from too. How about charge half the price and give me a reasonable sized meal so I'm not leaving with a takeout container that won't reheat at all like the original meal? I don't get this. But I'm not going to whine beyond that. The food at Green Eggs was amazing, absolutely amazing. The whole place was really. Great, interesting menu, friendly staff, prompt service, and interesting concepts - chicken & waffles benedict? Peanut butter & jelly French toast? I was impressed with the concepts and they were perfectly executed. Oh, cash only? What century is this?!
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Address :1306 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA, 19147
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 : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Cynthia L.
Jason and I both had the giant breakfast burrito. OK let's face it, breakfast burritos might be one of my favorite things on earth but this one was really up there in terms of best burritos I've ever had. Did I mention it was giant? And an excellent ratio of eggs/cheese/potatoes/vegan sausage. I would love to come back and try another of their dishes if I were ever in the area again.
(5)Shante' P.
Listen, I can't tell you what to do, right? But I can make a suggestion. And I suggest you go. If crowds aren't your thing--go during the week. Treat yourself to fancy french toast and BYOB mimosas. Go ahead, you deserve it!
(4)Christian F.
I'm so happy that Green Eggs Cafe opened in my neighborhood. This is the closest thing so far in Philly to the cafes I loved in Seattle. Only time will tell how the neighborhood receives it. There is definitely potential to be a 7 day option and not just weekend brunch. So far food has impressed. Items like grilled cheese, grits, chicken salad, bagels are exactly what you'd expect. Portions are large and prices reflect this. I've gone twice and seems like half the folks order the Kitchen Sink (multiple breakfast items cooked together and served on a skillet) and can only finish half of it. Espresso is unpretensious and fairly priced but slightly burned in my two americanas. I hope they work that out. Expect to be asked "How do you take your coffee?" Cane sugar arrives in brown cubes. Service is brisk and friendly. On a slow afternoon, staff was chill and relaxed. Cozy, relaxed neighborhood cafe. Leave your attitude at the door. Likely won't become a destination like Morning Glory or Sabrina's (this is a good thing) Green Eggs is a welcome addition to South Philly.
(4)Erica H.
We have been coming to Green Eggs since it opened. Unfortunately, the overall quality has gone down hill over the years. We have been visiting less frequently than before, and during our previous visit in January everything was well below expectations. When we read that they hired a new chef and the excitement they seemed to have about him, we decided to return. Today, we were sat and given dirty menus that were old and the laminating was peeling from the corners. Our server was beyond unfriendly and never cracked a smile the entire time we were there. When our food was delivered, my husband's coffee was empty. No one ever filled it throughout the meal even though we watched our server stand at the service station staring into space the entire time we ate. My waffle was so cold that the butter didn't even have a chance of melting and the cold syrup didn't help anything. I never send food back, but this was inedible. We flagged down a server walking by and told him. He got the manager who took the waffle away and asked if I wanted a new one made, but never apologized. After my husband finished his food, we sat for sometime still with no coffee and no server. Finally, I waved to our server who was still staring into space. She turned her back for a few minutes and then when she turned back around, she proceeded to drink her coffee at the service station. It must have been nice to have coffee at breakfast!!!!! After we finally got the check from another server, no one ever came back. When we left our server was hanging out at the host stand gossiping with the manager and host. This was a terrible dinning experience and it felt more like an iHop than a quality cafe.
(1)Boris M.
My ladyfriend order eggs. When they arrive I look at them so close my beard touch. Boris didn't find green eggs anywhere. I ask waiter to look and he say he no see them either. Boris demand not to pay for them having much disappointments. But! Ladyfriend taste and say "Wowee Zowee so good!" Boris try. Boris run inside and say "No green but I love like my child!" Mmmmmm! Boris order French tost so great I think everyone in America should try it. Boris did not want to leave. Boris keep drinking coffee and after make pee pee ladyfriend say "Boris, sweetheart. We must go." Boris cry in car get booger on shirt. Everybody must get French toast!!!!!!!
(5)Paul L.
Once a month, an old colleague and I would go to a restaurant to have lunch. It's our lunch club, an excuse to try a new place that we've never been before. Through an enthusiastic recommendation of an acquaintance of hers, we set a date to go to Green Eggs Cafe. The space is wonderful. I always like a wall full of large windows that introduce light from outside. I'm surprised that the place is still packed on a Tuesday early afternoon from locals and we still have to wait 20 minutes for a table for two. There's two large sofas and two tables on the side to make up the waiting area and I imagine the whole area can accommodate at least 8 more tables if that choose, and I wonder why they didn't. In the dining area, there's a blackboard against one wall detailing the specials of the day and the space felt clean and comfortable. As with every new dining experience nowadays, I always go on Yelp to check out recommendations and relevant information. So after browsing through the menu, I got the "Kitchen Sink" and my vegetarian ex-colleague got a Vegetarian Eggs Benedict and we shared an order of "Long Hot" fried peppers. Even though other Yelpers has recommended the Kitchen Sink, I'm not entirely sold on it. The dish itself is eggs, cheese, potatoes, biscuit under white sausage gravy all served in a skillet. Somehow the meny they have online has changed and there was no choice of breakfast meat in there. I have a tiny problem with digging my fork into it and not being able to tell what I'm eating since everything is covered with gravy and I'm missing meat. Though in content, I was full after eating 2/3 of it and in the bottom of the skillet was at least two tablespoons of oil sloshing around. I don't think I will order this ever again. My friend enjoyed her Vegetarian Eggs Benedict. The "Long Hot" fried jalapenos were spicy and tasted ok but it just looked like 3 long shriveled peppers wilted on a plate. I reckoned that one dining experience cannot determine the quality of a place. Especially when one of the specials was a Tiramisu French Toast that got me salivated just by reading the descriptions. I also want to try their sliders, with a neighborhood that vibrant, I'm sure I can find a reason to come back. The wait staff is friendly, so there's no reason why I shouldn't.
(3)Tim E.
This place would be great if not for the inconsistent service. The food is typically good, but it occasionally arrives cold. On one visit I'd agreed to eat food that I hadn't ordered because the runner confused my french toast with another table's. I notified the server, but it was too late to correct the error. I figured what I'd received was similar and I don't like wasting food so I told them not to worry about it. I was charged the $3.00 price difference for my trouble.
(2)Michael B.
Food was great but here is why I will never return: 1. Table tents at table that to paraphrase say basically "eat and then leave cause others are waiting" 2. They charge for "to go" containers 3. No modifications to specials 4. And worst: owner or manager pulled up in his Maserati, parked in front of a fire hydrant for over an hour, told an employee "too bad" when told about it. Then he bumped into a waitress, causing her to spill a drink on the floor, so what does the owner do? Not apologize but rather throw a rag on the spill and tell the waitress "you got that" Talk about a douche bag! "i would not pay for a box, they wouldnt change their special lox. I do not like green eggs cafe, I will not go there anyway! (shout out to Dr. Seuss!)
(1)Meghan W.
I flippin don't know what to make of this place! Good experience, somewhat bad experience and then one of the best brunch experiences ever. a friend and I ventured here this past Sunday. We went earlier to try and escape a major crowd. The service was top notch. We were seated promptly, the waitress was really nice and our food was served fairly quickly (by the manager, I believe). Again, I had the kitchen sink - my friend, the peanut butter french toast. I left filling full, happy and wanting to return. I'm fairly certain they add crack to the gravy - it's too too tasty!
(5)Eric H.
Classy but casual breakfast and lunch spot. Usuaully a good wait on weekends but they do have first come first serve counter seating and a coffee bar and some couches to wait on. They always have a few nice breakfast specials but you cant go wrong with the kitchen sink or breakfast burritos.
(4)Sarah D.
Monday lunch was filled with people! That was a good sign. Pressed tin ceilings and walls....minimal decor - clean/green/white and bright. Friendly service. Yummy food. I ordered the tomato soup and grilled cheese combo (always a comforting dish.) The sandwich description on the menu: cheddar, provolone, bacon, sun-dried tomato spread, and jalapeno relish. The bread was very thick, thus NOT allowing the cheese to melt to the bread. Very thick, not really melted cheese. The jalapeno relish was just sliced large pieces of jalapeno (no relish). The bacon was very tasty. Overall the sandwich was OKAY. It had great potential!!! The soup was good - but if the sandwich was a little more melted, I could have dipped it in the soup like I normally do. It just kept falling apart. Cute local joint.
(4)Andy B.
I headed off to Green Eggs on a Thursday morning at 9 with my wife and son with a little trepidation after reading some of the reviews here. I'm happy to say that the service was the strongest part of the meal. The restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived, and filled up as we ate. The Kitchen Sink was tasty - I got it with the sausage gravy on the side to delay my heart attack. Many of the entrees are marked with a "K", which in this case doesn't indicate it's kosher. I was confused when I saw the K by the bacon and eggs, but here the K indicates that the dish is available in a smaller portion for kids. This is a great way to do kids menus, saving you from the standard chicken fingers and PB&J. The coffee was hot and kept coming, and any request to our waitress was answered quickly and with a smile. Breakfast and coffee for 2 1/2 people was $30 with tip. Although it's not in our neighborhood, I'm sure we'll be back. It's as attractive and welcoming a breakfast space as I've found in the city.
(4)Nancy L.
Went for breakfast to get the truly delicious biscuits and gravy, but threw in the grits too, and WOW!! I am not a scrapple fan (forgive me I am not from the Phiily area, and the name alone just scares me) but these unctous, cheesy, garlicky grits came with SCRAPPLE CRISPS, a true stroke of culinary genius, and a really good reason for scrapple to exists! They were crispy and light, no grease at all, and the flavor was so good. If you are a hungry omnivore, get on over and get yourself some of these tasty wonders. (Service is great too)
(4)Samantha H.
Green Eggs won my heart! My friends and I were seated quickly, though I wouldn't have minded waiting longer with the hot coffee and comfy couches offered. We all ordered something different, two sweet and two savory dishes as well as some bacon and porridge to split. Well, we all ended up sharing some of our orders because everything was absolutely irresistible. I felt obligated to get the Philly-style Eggs Benedict since I was home from school in Baltimore, and even though it seemed like a strange combo it all worked magically. Yep, cream cheese, pretzel, pork, and poached eggs all work together well. Overall this brunch put us in the mood to go take on the city by which I mean sit around in the Book Trader.
(4)Kev S.
Very excited to try this place, and after trudging through the snow was not disappointed. Delicious coffee, and very nice atmosphere. they are in the middle of some sort of construction/expansion project which did not at all interfere with the operations of this restaurant. I ordered the "kitchen sink" which was basically every breakfast you could want served sizzling in a cast iron skillet. delicious potatoes and vegetables served under eggs, with my only complaint being that my biscuit was almost inedible due to the saltiness. would be interested in coming again to try the lunch menu.
(4)Keesha E.
Don't go!!! Don't eat!! Service was horrible. When the food came out it was cold and the manager would not exchange the item. I have never had such a horrible dining experience. While the other reviews have been somewhat good let me tell you this place will never be patronized by any one I know F-
(1)Panharee T.
Truly a treasure. The outside looks just as warm and inviting as the inside. Everything on the menu sounds so good, it is a shame that I can only choose one dish haha :P No worries because I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. This time I tried the smoked salmon benedict. So delicious! The egg was poached to perfection and the smoked salmon was shaped in a pinwheel with herb cream cheese in the middle. A must try!
(5)Kelly W.
I agree with Monica S., I would probably have given this a 3.5 if I could. I was beyond starving by the time we sat down after an hour wait (shame on me for going to brunch at 11:30 and not eating a snack prior), but I figured because there was such a crowd, it must be worth it! I got the chicken salad sandwich because it was already lunchtime when we sat down. Sweet potato fries were fabulous and I honestly liked them better than the sandwich...mainly because I would have liked some more lettuce or maybe some celery or more apples mixed into the chicken salad. It was so dense. I sampled a friend's PB crunchy french toast and the stuffed french toast. Both were sweet, huge, and brioche. They have some vegetarian options like the tofu scramble and kobe beef sliders for all you beef lovers. I liked the extensive tea and iced tea selection (Steaz). A definite addition to my reliable brunch restaurant rotation.
(3)andrew l.
Food is great. Sometimes portions are small like they are running out of potatoes towards the end of breakfast. Stock more potatoes, they're cheap as hell dudes. Had the hangar steak and eggs. Super delicious, probably my favorite steak and eggs to date. My wife had Italian eggs Benedict special which was thick cured bacon with poached egg and Brie on English muffin. Very tasty, especially with the Brie. The bread piece of " Italian Benedict" should have been something italian though. Like fresh toasted sarcone's bread or something south Philly style like a pretzel. Which they do serve with Philly style Benny with pork loin which is also rad. Could do without the cream cheese though. AGAIN I'LL SAY THIS IS CASH ONLY. which is just awful. This place makes money hand over fist and they're worried about credit card fees?! BUT they do have an ATM on suite that they will gladly take one of your dollars to let you use. They tricked me again into thinking I could use credit cards because they still give you the check in a gosh darn AMERICAN EXPRESS check holder. (see pic 47) I mean c'mon, think of something else to use like a glass or paper clip and post card like many other places. Stop reminding me that you used to accept credit cards and now you're to cheap to have them.
(4)Allison E.
Red velevet pancakes and the crem brulee french toast are the best. I have been here three times since posting the review and each time I would give the food=5 stars and service=2 stars. The service is always consistently TERRIBLE but the FOOD is just so good I can't stop coming back!
(4)Vanessa L.
There is always a wait for brunch and I happily sit in it. Brunch is great, BYO, and the service is fast. We are normally a larger group and our food comes out timely, hot, and delicious.
(4)Joseph I.
This place is pretty great. I had 'the kitchen sink' which is huge and delicious. It is eggs, potatoes, and a biscuit covered in lots of country sausage gravy in a skillet. Its pretty decadent but flavorful. The coffee is good too. The day we went they were a little shortstaffed so service wasnt 100%, kinda had trouble getting greeted, but we just ended up sitting at the bar stools, which was fine.
(4)Eric S.
Great coffee, and "The Kitchen Sink" is so good. I couldn't finish it myself. It's served in a pan that keeps it hot the entire time you're eating. Scrambled eggs, bomb home fries, onions, peppers, cheese, topped with a biscuit and gravy. Pure ridiculousness. The menu is really tight.
(5)Ck P.
1306 Dickinson St in South Philly: Reasonable prices, huge portions (definitely splitable).........They always have interesting specials...... During the day, street parking is easy nearby. It's one of our favorite places for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Service is fine and the food keeps us going back!
(4)Ellen O.
Brunch seems to be Philadelphia's favorite meal, what with the plethora of brunch hot spots that have popped up all over the city within the last five or so years. Brunch is so popular, in fact, that places such as dive bars that have no business serving brunch or anything of the "edible" variety have added a brunch menu to their spread of PBR pounder specials and well liquor. Green Eggs appeared in my South Philadelphia neighborhood a few years ago, and I was nothing short of blown away by it the first few times that I ate there. The omelets were stuffed with your choice of yummy goodies, the French toast was stacked to the sky, and the sandwich plates complete with a mountain of hand-cut fries could feed a pack of starving urchins. Since its grand opening, however, Green Eggs has unfortunately slowly gone downhill. First I will say that the atmosphere, decor, and service is nothing short of stellar every time I visit. The service is mainly what keeps me coming back --- even after my nasty experience with the egg white omelet that appeared as if it had been dipped in vegetable oil prior to it being served to me, and the bland tofu scramble that created a close relationship between me and the salt n' pepper shakers. To add to the hit-or-miss food that now exists at Green Eggs, I recently found out that they no longer accept credit cards. This will always be a sticking point with me when it comes to businesses, especially in the day and age of "plastic money" being taken at 99.9 percent of all shops, restaurants, and numerous other businesses. I will continue to save my Green Eggs visits for when my brother-in-law comes to town, who requests Green Eggs during each trip into Philadelphia. Sorry, Green Eggs. I like my food constantly delicious, and I rarely carry cash.
(2)Jazmin L.
The food here was amazing...heaven in your mouth!! Due to the large crowd I had to wait about 45 minutes to be seated, but it was worth the wait. The service was great, the food came fast and the place was nice and cozy!! I definitely plan to return...ooh, please try the Creme Brulee French Toast!!
(4)Ted S.
This is my breakfast joint, a block from my house and great food! I have yet to have a bad meal here yet, but i recommend the "pork belly Benedict" and "the kitchen sink" if you are going there for the first time.
(5)Charles B.
Seems to really be hitting their stride these days..new kitchen and a polished staff have made a very good spot even better. I go there weekly, past visit had a shrimp/grits Benedict which was really good. Their potatoes have definitely gotten better after some lumps from laban. Chicken salad was good, a fresher poppy seed roll woulda made it fantastic. Scrapple is scrapple, always delicious . I bypassed my normal meal, steak and eggs, and was really impressed with the chefs shrimp/grits special. Also housemade biscuits and gravy are an awesome and cheap side, get them.
(5)Jay P.
great service, i mean, really great. great food. will definitely become a regular.
(5)Nilette G.
Im sure there's a ton of people who'll disagree, but I've had two of the favorites- the Kitchen Sink and the Creme Brulee French toast and though the presentation is always nice and large enough to feed 2-3 people, the dishes are just ok in my opinion. The kitchen sink has everything you would want in a breakfast explosion of biscuits, sausage, eggs and other things, but it was kind of bland and just way too much (which i never say bc this girl can eat). The french toast was too sweet, but i think the maple syrup might have put it over the top (but my opinion is a bit biased bc I had it elsewhere and it blew me away) Service is always really friendly and prompt and the decor inside is really nice- clean bright and simple. Still a great place to maybe take out of towners, just not my go to spot.
(3)Peter C.
Usually a great alternative to Sabrina's and Morning Glory. The food id great and usually the lines aren't as long as the other places, though that is changing. I always go for the specials.
(4)Amy F.
Love, love the brunch. You can't go wrong with whatever is on the specials menu, which is where I traditionally order from when dining here. The boyfriend has tried the breakfast burrito and the eggs Benedict. Both very good. I'm in the French toast camp because I like a dessert for breakfast! Kidding, but I do enjoy a sweet way to start a lazy day. They had this dulce de leche toast deal that was awesome. As was a strawberry delight I had another time. I have also come here for lunch and loved the club sandwich. Portions are huge, so bring an appetite or bring home leftovers. Either way, its all good. FYI... CASH ONLY.
(5)Mai H.
Everything pretty much OK here. I'd say average food with "just fine" service. I didn't see the service as awful. They did their jobs. I had the tofu scramble. I am a bland eater and normally do not add additional salt, but this was bland for me. They do, though, serve the food in a timely manner. I really do like the place and theme of being eco-friendly. I like the way it looks, modern with clean lines. The prices are pretty comparable to Sabrina's, so I'll wait the 2 hours at Sabrina's, if I had to choose. Only if I'm in the neighborhood, I'd go to Green Eggs.
(3)Fran S.
We used to be regulars at the Green Eggs Café when it first opened. Funny thing is unlike other neighborhood places we frequent we never felt like they appreciated the repeat business -they were rocking more of a hip vibe than friendly one. We have experienced some great service and some lousy service and on occasion the food has been mediocre, but overall they are pretty consistent. Green Eggs is somewhere we now visit infrequently.
(2)Alecia C.
Quinoa porridge is the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. Fruity, healthy, bowl-licking good. (I did not lick the bowl) Hubby had a salmon omelet with Philly cream cheese. I also had a German chocolate cake muffin. The Germans would be proud of this rich and chocolaty delight - for only $4. This place amazes me with their brunch specialties. Yummy. I would eat more - but was soooo full.
(5)Amanda S.
Great brunch spot. I thought the coffee was good. I'm not a fan of sweet breakfast items, but some of the sweet items they have on the menu sounded pretty good. I got the smoked salmon eggs benedict and the presentation was cute, 2 salmon pinwheels with herb cream cheese and then 2 mini eggs-on-brioche with caper hollandaise. Unlike usual, I found this dish to be a little too salty (probably the caper hollandaise) and I am a culprit of over-salting. My husband got the steak and eggs which he enjoyed. Next time I'll be sure to try the Kitchen Sink. It did sound delicious. Someone at a table near us got it and it looked great. Our server was really nice. I wish this place accepted credit cards. For as modern a space as it is, it's kind of surprising that they don't.
(4)Joseph V.
Awesome breakfast. The red velvet pancakes are killer!!!! Great staff too.
(4)Megan G.
this place is great and definitely worth the wait! i got the steak and eggs - so good! you can tell a dish is perfect when it doesn't need any salt or pepper. the red velvet pancakes were a must try for my first time. luckily, you can order the kid's size! great portion to share in addition to an individual meal. the latte was just lovely. atmosphere is eclectic and modern. staff was super friendly and work their butts off to keep the place efficient. i cannot wait to return!
(5)Jill S.
Holy crap. The most delicious food I've had in a really long time. I had the creme brulee french toast, which took me forever to decide I wanted because EVERYTHING sounded so delicious. I also had a side of the homestyle hash browns and the bacon. I did have to send the bacon back to be cooked a little longer, but that's just because I like my bacon crispy, but when it came back, it was delicious. Nice and thick, and the portions with everything were very generous. The staff is friendly and prompt, the music that was playing was a touch on the louder side, but it was good. I live three hours away, and I'd never leave town without visiting this place.
(5)Abi D.
I couldn't figure out what door to walk into, so that's embarrassing, but don't let that turn you away from how awesome the food is. I went in the other day just for a bagel sandwich, nothing fancy, your typical bagel egg and american cheese. For some reason this was amazing, as if they made their American cheese fresh or something strange like that. As I was waiting for my bagel I witnessed plates upon plates of some amazing looking french toast and other similar concoctions. It took everything I had to not scrap my bagel and opt for a more filling toasty option.
(4)erin o.
I was extremely disappointed with our treatment by the staff this morning. This is the objective facts of what happened: My party of 3 arrived at 11:20am, and we were told by the hostess that there was a 20 minute wait, which I thought seemed a small timeframe, but I believed her. After 10 minutes of waiting, I noticed that we were #5 on the list of 3+ parties. There was a concurrent list for parties of 2. They seated a party of 5 who arrived after us prior to seating us. We witnessed another party of 3 who arrived before us and had been told 15 minutes speak to the hostess about the fact that they had been waiting over an hour, and she responded in a frustrated tone, "We can't control how quickly people eat and move along." 80 minutes after we arrived, we were finally seated. I asked our very nice waitress if I could speak with the manager on duty. She wanted to know why, and I told her about our waiting experience. I told her she could pass the message along herself or she could send the manager to our table. A slight man, who apparently had told someone who arrived about an hour after us that there was "no wait for you", came to our table and apologized for his hostess's lack of hospitality and because she hadn't offered us coffee the whole time we waited. He also responded to jrg's comment about how the hostess almost got punched after she copped the attitude with the other party of three, "That would have been cool." He also told us that it was her first day on the job. Perhaps it was a confluence of bad behavior, or perhaps it was a new restaurant still growing their busy legs, but I will definitely think twice before I return on a Sunday morning. I'll ask myself, is it early enough to go? is it late enough to go? how hungry am i? how much patience for way underestimated wait-times do I have this morning? Additionally, I noticed a large bottle of vodka and a bottle of champagne in the drink area despite the lack of alcoholic options on the menu. I found it to be odd but forgot about it until right before we left when I heard the cork pop and 4 glasses of mimosa be served to a table in front of us. Perhaps this might be a place where it helps to know somebody? I'm disappointed because I do want to like this place soooo much...
(1)S P.
A neighborhood gem. Come early to avoid a long wait on weekends. It can be very busy and the floors are neglected with food all over the place. Come hungry!
(4)Joseph C.
This place rocks! The menu is pretty standard but I go the way of the chalkboard specials whenever I dine here. The first time I went there I got the steak and eggs. Ordered them sunny side up and they came out over easy but were still runny so I didn't care. Steak was temped the way I asked for it. The next time I went I got the RED VELVET PANCAKES. Yes, you heard that correctly. It was topped with fresh strawberries and mascarpone cheese. BANGIN' Tried getting in there with my mom for mothers day but that wasn't happening but its a huge brunch spot so rightfully so. I'm fortunate to live so close to such a tasty joint.
(4)Marie P.
Food is good waitress Jen is better ...she is friendly and always makes me feel at home ....ask for her!
(5)Stephen P.
Excellent food. Not too pricey. Service didn't wow me. Clean and pleasant atmosphere.
(4)Jennifer N.
last week, i had a perfectly pedestrian brunch at green eggs cafe. i was impressed by the design -- it is like an oasis in the heart of south philly. bright and airy, and i like the brick bar and sidewalk outside. but the food was simply satisfactory; probably not worth a special trip if you are not in the area. i sampled the peanut butter crunch french toast, which is described as "Brioche Texas toast stuffed with whipped crunchy peanut butter and Philadelphia cream cheese served with blackberry jam coulis." sounds delicious, right? somehow, i left that meal raving only about the blackberry jam. the peanut butter seemed like a mousse-type, whipped version with peanuts in it. i love peanut butter, but this just lacked a rich peanut butter flavor. the cream cheese was a nice addition, but it was pretty thick. mr. h tried the breakfast burrito, which is a brunch staple for him. Green eggs describes the burrito as, "Flour tortilla with eggs, olives, corn, chorizo sausage, signature potato, tex mex cheese, topped with Pico de Gallo, sour cream, avocado, and fire roasted red pepper black bean sauce." Let's just say that he was underwhelmed. I tried the black bean sauce and it tasted bland to me. no layers of flavor (lime, pepper, etc.) or anything. we finished our meals. this is not an instance where the food is inedible or anything; it's just that the flavors seemed lacking. let's put it this way, i just kept commenting that this would be a great place to take our parents. which is not a terrible thing. I also noticed that it seemed kid-friendly, if you are into that sort of thing. i hear the quinoa is excellent, so i will definitely be back to try that. and i will also give the sandwiches a go. i believe there are enough positives that you should give green eggs a shot and decide for yourself if it suits your palette.
(3)zib k.
I have mixed feelings about this place. I love that they serve breakfast -- a rarity in this neighborhood. I appreciate the effort put into making the menu more interesting than most brekfast places and enjoyed the food, although the eggs benedict and the bacon were a bit too salty. The decor is inviting and comfortable. The service, however, was the second most dreadful I have experienced in Philadelphia (Lucky 13 continues to hold the title). Our server simply could not multi-task. She could not even manage to bring two cups of coffee at once. We had to ask for cream repeatedly over a 20 minute period. After we gave up asking, she came up and asked if we wanted cream. She also forgot to put in our entire order, and we had to remind her of the items she forgot. At another point she came to the table to ask if we needed anything, when we responded affirmatively, she waved a figure at us, told us to wait, and rushed to take an order at a table she had been ignoring. I'll be back for the food and location, but hope the service can improve. If not, the place will suffer.
(3)Julie B.
I had such high hopes for this place. The decor is beautiful and the menu looks inventive. But by and large, it just seems that they have not figured out how to be a restaurant yet. They just don't have it together with the service and getting people in and out. The food is ok, not bad. I have been there several times and have yet to have an experience where something did not go wrong. I am going to try it again in a year and hope to have 5 stars then.
(2)Ben T.
I want to start off by saying Green Eggs has one of the better Hosting systems out of all of the funky brunch spots, Sabrina's Honey's ect., in the city. The hostess was so friendly we opted to wait the suggested 45 min wait. We rode our bikes around south philly for about 20 mins and came back. Then we sat at the outdoor brick bar the have on the in ramp, which was nice on a beautiful spring morning. The extra couches and seating dedicated to waiting customers is genius and I applaud the person who designed that aspect of the restaurant. Heres the bad stuff. How dose a place with such a well thought out plan for a high turn-over restaurant not plan accordingly as far as staff goes? Again the hostess was great seating us and letting us know we weren't forgotten during the busy Sunday morning shift. After we sat is when the problems started. It took about 15 mins for our sever to talk to us. When she came we already knew what we wanted on the menu and ordered promptly. We also ordered a glass of ice tea and a refill on my cup of coffee which I had orderer while we wait for our seat. Our server went directly to get our drinks, dropped them and walked away. Well the Tea was unsweetened and I like my coffee with Cream and sugar. 5 mins later I decided to grab the attention of one of the managers, very nice gentlemen, and requested the milk and sugar. He returned swiftly and brought us the items. While we were waiting for our food we noticed the 3 people next to us had the same cream and sugar issue. Feeling sympathetic for our neighboring dinners I offered the rest of my milk and sugar because I was already on my second cup and didn't plan on having a third. So 30 mins later the food arrived. My friend ordered the breakfast burrito which she said was OK and I had the Salmon Omelette with homefries. Homefries were tasty and better then Honey's or any normal dinner in the city. The omelette was topped with some sort of weird herb that wasn't edible. My first bite into the omelette ended with me fishing a long stringing piece of stick out of my mouth after several attempts of chewing were unsuccessful. I then had to remove the other 4-8 pieces of herb that were all over the top of the omelette. The cream cheese underneath the herb was frozen and un-spreadable. The omelette itself was drippy and the meal left me feeling sick, maybe the salmon had expired? I ate about 2/3's of the omelette and all of the potato so felt it unnecessary to point this out to the server. How are you gonna complain after you eat more then half? Right? Anyway the server came about 5 feet from out table and ask. Is the food good? Which we reply with a robotic responses shaking our heads yes as we chomped down. That was the last thing we were ask until we were ask if we wanted our check. No refills on coffee or tea, as for our neighbors they had still not had anyone return to their table the whole time we were at the restaurant. They had commented to us that they would have ordered more drink's but were not giving the opportunity. How to improve: Go to honey's or Sabrina's and watch how the FOH moves the floor. Filling coffees and waters taking orders quickly and flipping tables to make the most of the busiest hours. Place has a lot of potential, oh yeah and the ambiance was really nice. Nice tables, chairs, flooring, tiling and color scheme. Worth a second trip....
(2)Tedward S.
Located in south philly, the restaurant was somewhat difficult to drive to from the suburbs. We visited this establishment mid-week around 12 noon, so the side street parking was ample. We ordered the eggs benedict and the breakfast burrito. The eggs benedict was doused in hollandaise sauce, and the herbs overpowering, although the eggs were cooked half decent enough. The breakfast burrito was full of mexican flavor and plenty greasy, probably great after a long night of drinking. The entire experience was mediocre at best, for which the food was easily forgettable.
(3)Steph H.
Green Eggs café is one of my favorite brunch places in Philly! The wait is never long, everything is super clean and the food is AMAZING. The first time I went I had the philly style eggs benny which is a philly soft pretzel roll with cream cheese then the meat eggs etc -- SOOO GOOD. The second time I had "the kitchen sink" which is a HUGE meal that I couldn't finish. Not only could I not finish it but I didn't want to eat anything else for the rest of the day (which is a good thing!). The staff is quite friendly and I just love this place! It's definitely on par with any of the other breakfast places (sabrina's, morning glory) but without the wait!
(4)Adam B.
The Kitchen sink is everything you could want in one skillet. Home fries, peppers and onions, eggs, cheese, two biscuits and gravy on top. What more do you need
(5)Lauren M.
I went again today for a friend's birthday. (See how I give chances?) She'd made a reservation for 12:00. We weren't seated until 1:00 and then we were two seats short. We were told they would bring seats as soon as they were available. Our waitresses got snippy with the birthday girl when she complained. Again, my meal was run of the mill. It was good, but nothing I couldn't get at any other brunch place. I'm over it.
(1)Geronimo G.
I suddenly come here a lot. No booze. Bread pudding for breakfast is called "French Toast Brulee" and is a lot like sex. Sit on the sidewalk in the narrow alley and it feels a little tiny bit like the Mediterranean. I never ever thought I'd say that about Philly.
(5)Drew R.
We thought this place would be a great shot in the arm to the neighborhood but it's just lame. The cooperate all black costumes are silly, stiff and so 1993. We were charged for our small to-go box, which is fine, but when you say its part of our mission statement, present said mission statement where we can see it (admittedly, it may have been in small print on the menu... but tell us when we ask...) My steak and eggs was good, the steak above average, but the breakfast taters were greasy and mushy. The rosemary potatoes are better then the "signature" potatoes (onions and peppers) but still, greasy and mushy. The veggie benedict was minuscule and mediocre. All and all, average food in a in a forced environment that felt planned in a boardroom.
(1)Lisa Q.
Excellent vegetarian selection. Really yummy brunch foods and a nice, but maybe not very helpful, waitress. The other diners were really friendly and struck up a conversation with my boyfriend and me. The coffee was strong (good!) and the food was DELICIOUS. One of the best breakfast/brunches I've had in a long time.
(4)Alexander M.
This place deserves better reviews- starting with mine. 5 stars. You earned it.
(5)charlotte g.
Green Eggs is a great brunch spot. We got got there at about 10am on a Sunday, so we didn't have to wait at all. But by about 10:30/11 it was packed and people were lined up. We ordered the Kitchen Sink Breakfast. It was delicious but so incredibly rich. My husband who ALWAYS cleans his plate didn't even eat half. It was so good, but it is drenched in sausage gravy. Next time I would maybe ask for it on the side, so we could control how much we use. We also ordered the Breakfast Burrito. AMAZING. came with a great black bean sauce on the plate, and was stuffed with delicious goodies. I really liked how they put breakfast potatoes inside the burrito. Totally delicious. They also have a choice of different hot sauces which was a plus.
(4)Daniel R.
It's hard to find a cafe that has both great food and great coffee. Usually, it's one or the other. My standards for good coffee aren't very high though. As long as it's fresh brewed and doesn't come off a warming plate and they give you real milk when you ask for cream instead of little half and half packets then you get the thumbs up. I've been here several times for breakfast and yes, if you show up at 10am on sunday, there's going to be a wait but there's always been a place to sit at the bar so this doesn't bother me. If I had to describe this place in one word, it would be 'Fresh!'. That's the thing that stands out the most with every dish I've had there. You can really tell how much care and thought goes into everything they make. I've never been uncomfortable sitting close to the open kitchen and honestly, I enjoy it. You get to see first hand that they run this place like a well oiled machine. To me, that's the sign of good management/ownership. I've never seen anyone just stand around, they're always moving. Even at it's busiest, my dish comes out quickly. When it's that busy, I've had an empty glass before but my rule is, if I can't get a refill because everyone's busting their ass, then I don't sweat it but if everyone's standing around doing nothing, that pisses me off. I've only had a few different dishes but I've seen just about everything on the menu as it's being served, and it all looks delicious. The french toast and pancakes are big and fluffy and the fruit and veggies are so fresh. I've had the burrito, the kitchen sink, and the steak and eggs and the portions are huge. I can never completely finish any of these.
(5)Gregory W.
Green Eggs has been one of my favorite breakfast spots in Philly ever since it opened a few blocks away. To me, Green Eggs is to diners as gastropubs are to bars. The food is sophisticated, well executed, tasty, and relatively inexpensive given its quality. I've had a few dishes here and all of them have been superb. The specials are outstanding and creative. What sticks out in my mind, though, if only because it's the only thing I've been ordering the last few times I've been there, is the porridge. I know. Sounds boring. I wouldn't have ordered it if it didn't get special kudos in the Citypaper (or was it Philadelphia Weekly?) review of the place, but I'm so glad I did. It has quinoa, berries, I think a sprig on mint, some heavy cream, usually filled close to the top (more below), all of them combining to make a big bowl of warm, soupy goodness. Now I don't know what porridge is, and know even less about what the hell quinoa is, but it works, man, works so well getting those ingredients together in my mouth. I might be more sensitive to texture as I am to taste and it's the texture that stands out for me, as there is this wonderful balance between the granularity (if that's a word) of the quinoa, the warm cream, and the fresh berries, all combining for a sensational and fulfilling meal. Though the porridge is by no means sweet, I usually order a side of well-cooked turkey bacon for a bit of the savory. Other notables are the eggs, the potatoes, a steak sandwich I had as one of their specials, indeed, all of the sandwiches I've had there have been satisfying. The coffee is also outstanding, providing an always-necessary kick to get my day going. The interior is spacious yet cozy. Not "cozy" as in cramped, but as in warm and inviting. I credit the interior designers for taking advantage of the high windows facing east, which helps flood the dining area with light for most of the time it's open. The white walls and floors make the room even more inviting even before you take a seat. No seats available? No worries because there's an area that's great for chilling while you wait, or even to enjoy your meal if you prefer to sit there. It has a cabin-like feel, with a darker interior, faux(?) fireplace, big-ass HDTV, long, plush couches, a coffee table, and a couple of high tables. There's also a counter toward the back on a slightly elevated level. The warmth of Green Eggs is magnified by the terrific wait-staff. All of them have been friendly, accommodating, and very helpful when I've had questions about the food. You can tell that they enjoy the food there as much as I do. I've only had two situations when the food was disappointing in its preparation, not in its substance. The first time was a very odd situation involving their beet salad, not a very hard dish to prepare, when the beets were semi-frozen, or so they tasted. I very rarely return my dishes but it was too distracting to ignore. The waitress, accommodating as always, returned with beets that were now piping hot, as if they were thrown in a microwave with little care about how hot they were when they came out. It felt somewhat insulting, honestly. The second time was the last time I ate my beloved porridge there. The bowl was not filled close to the top and not warm and somewhat soupy, but rather cold, dry, half-filled, and looked a bit oxidized, as the surface was a darker brown than usual. Maybe it was sitting there for a little while before being served, but I was disappointed. I'm reducing one star for these unfortunate experiences, but I'm assuming these were anomalies, as I look forward to dining there again soon, very soon!
(4)Chris T.
Yummy. Large portions. Outdoor seating! I will be back.
(4)Chris D.
Tried this with friends based on the good reviews. Maybe I didn't order the right thing...but I got the "kitchen sink" breakfast and it was awful, one of the worst meals I've eaten in the past many months (based on my food, I would have given one star or less, but my friends' sandwiches were at least decent and that moved it up to 2 stars). In short, my meal was a giant skillet of greasy slop. Despite my efforts digging around in the trough, I could not distinguish one ingredient from another because the underlying eggs/potatoes/ peppers were drowning in a vat of bland sausage gravy, melted cheese and grease puddles, topped with a tough biscuit half. (Maybe I am spoiled by just moving from the South, but biscuits should be fluffy and flaky and sausage gravy is creamy and rich with well-seasoned sausage.) It truly was nauseating. Would absolutely not recommend based on my meal, although based on the number of patrons, there must be some redeeming quality to the place.
(2)tracy m.
Been here a few times. The place is always packed. It's also very loud so it's not good for hangovers. There is a section in the back of the restaurant that has an open space where the servers access a fridge, dump the plates, get the coffee etc. They make *a lot* noise and banging constantly. Sometimes it's hard to carry a conversation. The windows and interiors are lovely. Food is good. Not amazing but just good. Spelling errors on the chalkboard btw.
(3)JEAN S.
This is a great looking place - I had breakfast with friends on an absolutely beautiful day, and the place was filled with natural light. It was Good Friday, and busy, so we had to wait a little, but we were able to get coffee and sit on comfy couches in the meantime. (No splenda here! But yummy lumps of brown sugar instead) We were seated relatively quickly and our server came right away. The crowd in here was really mixed, good neighborhood spot. The menu was a little overwhelming, absolutely everything on it was appealing. I usually go for savory, eggs or something, but the stuffed french toast had all kinds of berry stuff on it, so I went for that. With a side of turkey bacon, which I asked for "basically burnt", and it came out just right. Everything else we ordered was great too, things seemed super fresh and homemade. I left here in a great mood, it was a perfect start to the day!
(4)Geo D.
Went to Green Eggs Cafe this past Saturday with my partner, and we both enjoyed ourselves. We went around 11, and the wait for sitting inside was about 25-35 minutes, so we opted to sit outside (which we were seated right away). He ordered the philly style eggs benedict (served on a pretzel roll) and I ordered the creme brulee french toast. Needless to say, the food was superb (literally the french toast is the best I have had in the city) and the prices weren't too bad (although coffee was two bucks, which I thought was high.) We will definitely be going back!
(4)b. e.
Oh...Green Eggs. I remember my first experience ever in this place: I ordered the Lox omelet and it came out without a shred of lox in it.... that was a bit humorous to me at the time and of course my waitress was super sweet about it and I felt even more inclined to smile and wait, knowing it would all be worth it once it was back in front of me. Oh sh*t, was I wrong! My omelet returned in a few, only now it was cold and stuffed with cold lox in the middle... gross. I should mention that this was probably within the first few weeks of their opening and the concept of losing the 8dollar omelet may have been hard to handle, but really, a COLD lox omelet?!?! Anyway, I returned, keeping in mind the fact they needed some time to work out the kinks. My second visit I decided on Pancakes!!!! Who doesn't love pancakes?!? Of course I had decided I wanted them stuffed with strawberries and chocolate chips, the way I would order them anywhere! To my dismay, chocolate chips are not something they will stuff a pancake with, nor will they stuff the pancakes with anything! My strawberry and blueberry pancakes arrived TOPPED with fruit, not STUFFED. Maybe you think this is nothing to get upset over, but for me, it changes the WHOLE PANCAKE EXPERIENCE COMPLETELY!!! I wasn't happy, but I ate those sad plain looking pancakes...and never ordered them again. Fast forward a few months later and I returned once again to see what they were really made out of. This time I went with my brother and best friend. I ordered the roasted beet salad, my brother wanted the turkey club, and my friend built her own omelet. We also got an order of french toast to share and to satisfy my burning curiosity: the quinoa porridge. I enjoyed the salad and my friend had no complaints about the omelet, my brother however was a bit appalled by the state of the turkey on his club. He pulled off full slices of "meat" which consisted of more FAT than turkey and I was sure glad it wasn't my mouth those slices of fat were all chewed up in...grossssss! Oh, and those french fries....YIKES....so soggy, something must be wrong with their fryer. Anyway, to finish off-- the french toast was delish, the quinoa porridge was creamy, totally unique and amazing! I hardly mentioned service, cause there was nothing to boast about, and I'm pretty sure the rumor is the servers are "first-timers" without prior experience, and it's pretty obvious. I mean look, these ladies are sweet, all but one that's got a sour puss face all day, but sh*t, when the crowds push through personally, I'd want a solid staff to man my joint is all I'm saying. I'm still not totally sold or appalled, but I do hope they pull it together and work it out. It is in the neighborhood and all. At least their coffee has always been on point.
(3)Vincent G.
I have been here many times and every time I come back I get wowed by something else. Lemonade French Toast, crunchy PB French toast, steak and eggs, to the kitchen sink and just Sunday the Cafe Burger. Everything is super fresh and so damn tasty. Love this place. Wish everyone didnt know it was so great so the wait time was less but it's so worth the wait.
(5)Kendra L.
I have been coming here for awhile and love many of the menu items, the service, and the commitment to sustainability. Went for brunch yesterday with a friend and ordered the granola and the grits. Both delicious. My friend however ordered the steak salad. The server explained that there were two options for the steak, medium well or medium rare. When we asked why, she said it was new on the menu so she would check but never came back with an answer. The answer is that it's because the steak was cooked the day before, or at least that's what it tasted like. My friend reported that it was cold and rubbery and the greens were overdressed and really salty. Then the real kicker came with the bill. I had asked for a to-go container for the remainder of my grits. The server came back with them in a to go coffee cup with lid which I thought was clever. Then the bill came and they charged $.25 for the cup! I am all for reducing waste but I should not be punished for not being able to finish my grits! I realize it was only a quarter but I'm still annoyed about it and won't be going back anytime soon.
(2)Ian G.
My wife and I were huge fans of Green Eggs until this past Sunday. We had been looking forward to having breakfast there all week to start the festivities of celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary. Arriving at Green Eggs, we noticed a small crowd waiting to be seated. With such a huge fan base and great food, this was to be expected. We were told the wait would be around 20 minutes. That was not a problem, we were still excited about the food that awaited us. While patiently waiting, we were privy to see several couples, families and large parties seated. Mind you these were customers who had arrived after us. Still hopeful we'd be seated soon, we continued to wait and politely asked the hostess how much longer she thought it would be. She quickly and abruptly told us not much longer. After it was all said and done, not much longer turned into 40 minutes. It appeared that the hostess was preoccupied with seating those she was familiar with and/or those she found to be cool. I was under the impression that all Green Eggs' customers were important, but maybe not that day. As a result, we won't be visiting again. : (
(2)Annie P.
I met some friends here for breakfast this morning and I was not at all disappointed. I ordered the vegan tofu scramble with rosemary potatoes, vegan sausage and toast. This was absolutely delicious. It was a nice healthy portion and I was stuffed at the end. The others got the peanut butter berry french toast and the vegan french toast. My friend and I agreed that the peanut butter berry version was the best either of us had every had. It was mind-blowingly good. I will definitely be coming back for more!
(5)Steven C.
Went to Green Eggs a couple of weeks ago in the pouring rain. Even with the bad weather there were only a few tables available. The place looked nice. Everything was clean. I had the Kitchen Sink which was very good. Service was just okay. I'd go back, although I'm not sure I'd be willing to wait 40 minutes for a table.
(3)Kelly S.
4 words: crème brulée french toast Try it. Delicious. I will be back for more of that and everything else on the menu looks delicious. This place is great for brunch.
(4)Jenny C.
Green Eggs in Northern Liberties is usually my frequent brunch spot but since my friend was visiting from NYC and staying in S philly we decided it was more convenient to hit up the S Philly one. There was a little wait (15 minutes) which wasn't so bad considering it was 11 am on a Saturday. We got seated and then my dining experience went downhill from there. The waitress (which i regret not remembering her name) sucked soooo bad. She took our order for drinks and food and that was the last time I saw her until we had to wave her down like a maniac for our check. Never once did she come by and check up on us, asked us if we needed anythingelse, more hot water for my tea, refill on juice for my friend. The table next to us was equally as frustrated since they had the same waitress. They wanted to pack their food to go and waited for about 30 minutes and ended up asking another waitress for a check and box, meanwhile our waitress is having a good old conversation with her friends whom where dining there. Food was great but service was horrible. I hope management would read this review and fire the waitress.
(1)Mindi H.
Considering all the great brunch options in South Philly, this one is just okay. The highlight for us was the atmosphere, which was really cute. The lowlight was the service, which was poor despite the large number of employees. For example, it took a good 10 minutes to set tables after people left despite a waiting crowd and a hostess standing in one place making faces at the crowd. As for the food, it was just okay. The breakfast burrito was a lot better than the french toast, though both would have been better if they'd come with the sharing plates we'd been promised. I'd go back if I lived on the block. Since I don't, I'll be getting brunch at the local gems like Morning Glory and Sabrinas's instead.
(3)Alice d.
I just found this place in my neighborhood and I'm so excited! I had a wonderful breakfast on Sunday morning. Try the "Kitchen Sink" very hearty and so much food you can take it home for breakfast the next day! The coffee is La Colombe my favorite and they just keep refilling your cup. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. I can't wait to go back next Sunday and try another menu item. Enjoy!
(5)Leslie G.
I've been here a few times. I absolutely love the creme brulée french toast. delicious. filling. and creative. I've had the veggie Benedict before. also delicious and creative. the shitake mushrooms with it is a very nice touch. I've also had the breakfast burrito minus the chorizo. it was a while ago, but from what i recall it was good. I especially enjoyed the black bean sauce with it. this last visit with the burrito was not one to write home about. we expressed our disappointment to our server, who for the most part handled it very graciously. she informed the manager who did not handle it as well. we informed him how it tasted like it had been sitting out for a while, how it all looked grey and unappetizing, and how the eggs were rubbery and tough...which was the main disgust in the dish. he did not handle the communication well at all. he said this is normal, and this is how all breakfast burritos are. so maybe it is how theirs is, but not all b-fast burritos. how ignorant. he stood there awkwardly interrogating for more information when we already made clear what it was that was disappointing. we felt very off put by it. he eventually offers another dish. after he leaves, our server and at least one more, continued to grill us about the dish, and blamed the reason for it being bad on the lack of chorizo. this also made us feel awkward, and the reason the burrito was bad was because the eggs were an overcooked/rubbery/inwdible/grey mass. the manager came back and said he took a bite of our burrito (ew) and said it tasted like it was supposed to. ok, so point taken, your burrito sucks and we'll never order it again. though unfortunately because of the persecuting nature of the whole experience we will never go there again. probably won't recommend it either. goodbye my love french toast. you will be missed.
(2)Sean B.
The breakfast menu is great, very diverse and a few good surprises. Everything we've had tastes fantastic and the service has always been nice - they check up on ya' several times without being in your face. They also don't skimp on the portions. The only thing that keeps it from being 5 stars is the food comes out fast, but it's never really hot.
(4)Luke M.
best brunch ever
(5)tracey l.
I want to love this place, as it is one of about 3 places that I can walk to for brunch, but after my third visit I have to say that I am seriously disappointed. They have a lot going for them- nice decor, a great little waiting area, and a great-sounding menu. Every time I've been here the service has been very spotty. On my last visit I ordered eggs benedict, which should be served with poached eggs. The eggs on my dish were cooked hard so that the yolk was not runny at all. I am not the type of person who regularly sends food back but this was unacceptable to me. This is a classic dish and you would think that with a name like green eggs, they would be proficient in cooking eggs. When I nicely told the waitress about the eggs she whisked them away but didn't apologize. Moments later one of my dining companions discovered that her 'make-your-own-omelet' did not have 2 of the ingredients that she ordered. Again the waitress took the omelet away but did not offer an apology. Our meals did come back fairly quickly with properly poached eggs and the missing omelet ingredients this time but without the potatoes that came with the meals. My friend was also charged an extra dollar for the cheese in her omelet which should have been included. I can't believe that this place has up to 2 hour waits with this shoddy service and food that is just "meh." I'd rather stay at home.
(2)Ra s.
one of the best breakfast places i have ever been, but overpriced and atm charges 9 dollars so bring cash!
(4)Cookie C.
great food today thanks al
(5)Richie R.
don't know what other people are complaining about. sure, the wait is long on the weekend, and the service can be a bit short, but the menu is fresh and original and not as overpriced as sabrina's cafe. try the quinoa! unbelievable!
(5)Mary P.
Slow service but good food. Not your typical breakfast. I ordered the quinoa porridge and loved it. The raisins and fruit made a great addition. Would return just for that. Eggs also looked great. Good multigrain bread as well. I think they just need to organize their servers better...and designate one server for each table. We had about three different servers and this is probably one reason why service was slow.
(4)Kathryn M.
Staring at the Green Eggs Cafe's menu was the only motivation that got me through my last week of classes before spring break. To kick my break off the right way, my friends and I hit this place up yesterday morning with the intent of ordering everything. When we first got there we were seated on a sofa for a short wait. The nice thing about the wait here is that they have a tiny espresso bar that you can pre-game at while you're contemplating that perfect dish. Although we were told we'd have a 15 minute wait, luck paid us a visit and we were seated after maybe five minutes. While we couldn't afford every item on the menu, each of us ordered a delicious breakfast dish and a couple of sides to share among ourselves. Between all of us, we ordered the crunchy peanut butter french toast, the creme brulee french toast, the philly style eggs benedict, the kitchen sink (their specialty dish that features a jumbo biscuit in a nest of cheesy scrambled eggs which is doused in sausage gravy and served in an iron skillet), a side of quinoa porridge, and biscuits and gravy, and bacon. Everything was absolutely delicious. The portions are so generous, and they evoke every flavor of breakfast that you love. And if you're like me, you'll consider realtors in the area to give moving across the street some serious consideration. The service was pretty good to us. No long post-eating waits for a check, no long tedious hunger filled waits for our order, friendly waitress. All in all, it was a great meal on perhaps the first great sunny day Philadelphia has seen in maybe two months.
(5)amber r.
only go if its you and up to one other person and it's a weekday and it's between noon and 3 and you want to sit at the bar. follow these guidelines (and order a soy latte and the quinoa poridge), and you'll have a fine experience. fail to follow even one of these simple rules and best of luck getting good service.
(1)Nadia K.
Great Brunch Locale, but make sure you sign in on their waiting list first timers! I love their tea (so good) and their funny waitstaff. Their food, all around, is very good and I can't go wrong taking a friend there or suggesting it as a meet up (I know it will have something to suit my vegetarian friends too).
(4)Jenni R.
Overall, great brunch experience. I had the cheesy grits (minus the scrabble) which were creamy and delicious with finely cubed sharp cheddar on the top, which melted it's way into the grits as I devoured the yummy, and slightly sweet, veggie sausages. Dining partner had the tuna nicoise salad which had a generous portion of seared rare tuna on top, his only complaint that he would have liked more (or some) dressing. Food was very reasonably priced with generously sized portions, service great, atmosphere 5stars- super sunny spot with plants on each table and that irreplaceable south philly charm. Also, the 'green' part - their mission to use locally grown, sustainable foods, even growing their own herbs on the roof garden...love it. I will definitely be back with a bigger appetite to try the peanut butter french toast!
(4)David D.
Overpriced, overrated, over-salted. The clientele is a mix of young bros, hipsters, and local Guidos. Maybe Pabst and steroids affect your sense of taste. In any event, we had an omelette with provolone and spinach, the veggie Benedict, and the peanut butter French toast, with a side of veggie sausage. An omlette should have its ingredients inside of it, not on top, and otherwise have some flavor. The rosemary potatoes came out dry on one plate, greasy on another, but coated in salt in both cases. The veggie sausage was way too salty, did not hang together when you cut into it, and generally had less appeal than a Morningstar Farms breakfast patty. The veggie bene was the only good part, with well-roasted vegetables and a tasty sauce. The French toast came drowned in a high-fructose berry sauce, and even the peanut butter was too sweet. The coffee was good if not exactly hot enough. Service was so-so, with a snooty Snookie-lookalike at the host stand and a server who seemed blind to the state of our coffee cups. Wait on Sunday morning was about 40 minutes. My advice: call ahead to Sabrina's and go there instead. N.b.: Green Eggs only takes cash now.
(2)J B.
On both my visits thus far the food has been excellent. The eggs were perfectly scrambled,flavorful, fluffy and just how I ordered them. A sandwich was expertly prepared with sumptuous bread and savory meat. My dining companion had what were nearly perfect pancakes, something most places seem to ruin with abandon. The ingredients all seem very fresh. Finally, high quality cafe food for breakfast in my neighborhood. The light and air in the place are great, the waiting area a welcome feature, and the counter keeps things feeling cozy and local. With their prices so reasonable and the space so comfortable and attractive, I can't imagine why I'd want to breakfast anywhere else between Washington and Snyder. My only beef was with the service. It seems rushed and distracted, brusque even. They don't seem to have gotten the hang of gracefully handling the brunch crowd, but I'm hoping they'll work it out.
(4)Scotty D.
Been here at least 10 times and have enjoyed great service, coffee and food 9 out of 10 times ... My only complaint is the ambiance - in the mornings they have the tv blaring, in the afternoons it is usually crap rock radio ... wtf ? So close to achieving a european cafe/bistro feel, but I can't quite get there with the omnipresent noise polution.
(3)chris h.
i'm so pleased to see new places in south philly so i was excited to try this place out. my wife and i went on a friday morning, a great time to go brunching, no? i loved the space, it is very bright and welcoming, though i wish the windows could be opened. we got a table right away and coffee soon after. i thought the brew was solid and it did the trick. but, the food was not the best. it was just ok, and on the bland side. i got the breakfast burrito and while it was giant and filled with things that should have pleased, i found the spices on the light side. it reminded me of something i would get in minnesota. and the temperature seemed off, it was smothered in a black bean sauce that i swear was cold, so it was a little off putting. i would not order it next time. it wasn't overly expensive though and it was a pleasant enough experience. i will go back to support it, but i hope the next thing i order is a little better. or maybe they'll pump up the burrito's spice level, add some cumin, cilantro and lime. always a good thing. that skillet offering looks very very enticing.
(3)Francis U.
...out of the frying pan... After a bit of a hiatus, Lady Mary and I decided to revisit Green Eggs S. Philly, with a fair amount of trepidation I might add. Saturday morning in the city is a busy time for any 'bunchery', so we were well prepared for a wait. Since there was no business on the docket until mid-afternoon, we didn't mind waiting in the foyer, while we watched an episode of 'Chopped' on the tele above the fireplace. I had my good Lady (and her sterling personality) to keep me company as we passed the time; so the thirty some odd minutes seemed to pass without us taking much notice. We two were seated at a table, intended for a four top, with two teenage girls who were not in our party. There was one small potted plant on the table, which was designed to serve as a line of demarcation, separating the two parties. Sharks left, Jets right. Montagues right, and Capulets left. Hatfields left...and, oh well, you get the point. The plant did about as much good as the Manginot line did the French in '40...a pitiful fortification which quickly succumbed to a blitzkrieg of rudeness. Our tablemates repeatedly kicked our table, spilling valuable waves of La Colombe onto the table. So fortunate we were to hear about how their plans to the mall were thwarted, by their evil caregivers. Our luck turned sharply upward when another table, who missed 'inside voice day' in kindergarden, was seated two feet to out left. Service climbed a notch from unacceptable, to perfunctory. The food, however, was well above average. But, the tastiness of the food was not enough to distract one from from a vision of my second level of hell. Rude, loud, and pointless conversation sank my hopes for a pleasant brunch like the H.M.S Hood via the Bismark. A myriad of factors detract from the quality, and accessibility, of the cuisine. Although, I love my neighborhood, and Churchill, I am very close to 'giving up' on Green Eggs S. Philly.
(2)Jo L.
My two friends and I came here early Sunday morning and there wasn't too many people in there. The environment and set up of the cafe was defiantly nice. There were also outdoor seating but my friends didn't want to do that. =( I was told by my one friend who has been there before that I would like the "Kitchen Sink" because I like potatoes so I ordered that. I did not expect for it to be as big as it was or as cheesy(?). It was good but definitely too much for 9:30 in the morning. I ended up taking half of it home and my brother and cousins tried it and liked it too. My friend one friend had eggs and the other one french toast with blueberries and strawberries(?). I'm trying to look on the menu for the names but their menu on their site doesn't work. The service was pretty nice and by the time we were leaving, there was a line to be seated. Ultimately, I was good and I would definitely go back. Maybe not have something so filling that early though. =)
(5)Kate H.
Totally yummy. Love the Steak & Eggs breakfast. a little pricy, but I don't mind going here during special occasions. Editing this review : Went here for breakfast today and was seated in the side room. It was only 9AM and they were playing rave music SUPER loud. Only thing I can complain about is that it was just too damn early for that type of music. It's a major pet peeve of mine. I couldn't have a conversation with my boyfriend because everyone else in the room was trying to yell over the music. HELLO: if you're going to be serving breakfast, please don't play such annoying freaking music.
(4)Melissa L.
Great food. Good service. Nice interior. Great food. Slightly cramped place but bearable. Affordable prices. And did I mention great food? I'm a frugal girl at heart, so even though I say the prices are affordable, I'm not gonna say I don't hate it when I think I'm paying that much for eggs on bread. But my, what delectable eggs on bread!(For those of you wondering what I'm talking about, I'm talking about the eggs Benedict). The hollandaise sauce, the rosemary potatoes, the creamy egg yolk running over everything, and the thick bacon(ham) over an english muffin just really brings out the food monster in me. I love it! And their cheesy grits with deep fried scrapple... Omg. I love stirring in the aged cheddar into the gross, and then taking the fried scrapple and dipping it in. Too bad there's only three, but it's more than enough for this dish. The kitchen sink is also really good, but is on the greasy side, so prepare to feel ultra guilty after this treat. I like to ask for ketchup when I get this dish, and they'll bring it to you in a little tin sauce cup. As the big ketchup lover that I am, it's not enough, and It's somewhat annoying to keep asking for more. Their creme brulee French toast is great, with a good, creamy custard filling. But I do think it's a little too sweet, so it's best to eat this with a cup of milk or coffee. You only get 1 waffle with the belgian waffle, but believe me, it's more than enough. I couldn't even finish it. (Come to think of it, I hardly ever finish all my food here). I got mine with strawberries and vanilla ice cream. It was good, but for some reason, it was not what I expected it to be. I wanted something crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, but the waffle just seemed more crispy with only a hint of softness. Not bad, but I guess I should just stick with pancakes or something haha. All in all, a good place for brunch. Only wish it wasn't cash only, but that's only a minor inconvenience.
(4)Pauline S.
So, after a long break of not coming here (I'd had come way too many times for comfort and was sick of it!), I decided to have spontaneous brunch with the bf here. Instead of ordering a usual breakfast dish I got a sandwich (california chicken panini ~$14), which was actually very tasty. The chicken wasn't dry and the salad was good except I think they put too much dressing on it. I definitely got a bigger portion that I expected. The panini had alfalfa, aioli, tomato, and avocado. yummy. The side bacon, sausage and croissant all tasted like a heart attack. Literally the moment I put any of them down my throat I felt my body slowing down and almost stopping, as if I were becoming heavy or a statue. The taste wasn't the best either for the price and it just felt so unhealthy. I prefer Chhaya's "unhealthy" sides because they feel less greasy and taste better! The chicken and waffle eggs benedict comes with, of course fried chicken on a waffle topped with poached eggs and a side of potatoes. It tasted unhealthy too (duh), but I only had a bite and I enjoyed the eggs. I know from experience that I don't like to get potatoes cause these places always try to fill you up on excessive carbs!! For the sandwich alone, I give it 4 stars, for everything else, 2 stars. I would rate my previous experiences as 3-3.5 stars but this review is for this particular occurrence.
(2)Dave B.
I come to this location very frequently, it seems to always be busy which is good. I often sit at the bar but there have times where I was lucky to get a table. I don't have a favorite item but that doesn't mean that I don't like the food. Usually, I enjoy a savory type of breakfast such as bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, etc. I have promised myself to order the red velvet pancake on my next visit here. I never know what to order but I always find something that will satisfy what I'm craving. I've had panini's, burger, steak and eggs, lox, french toast and I have never been dissatisfied. One of my favorite side item is the onion strings, they are to die for! I also like to order the turkey bacon on the side depending on what I order, the potatoes are great and the buffalo chicken mac'n'cheese is delicious and huge! I'm definitely a fan and I come here almost every other week if not weekly. One thing that I do dislike is that they charge for to go containers, which is cheap at 0.25 or .50 cents cents but still, I guess it's the concept.
(4)Eb T.
All of their food is good. Red velvet pancakes, Apple French toast, fresh beef bacon, eggs were ok. Overall I love the food. I just wish it wasn't always a wait.
(4)Beth R.
Where has this been all my life? Large inside....no wait for our party of 3 at 10:30 on a Saturday morning. It's open and airy, with some outdoor tables as well. I thought parking was pretty easy on the surrounding streets. The menu was full of tempting options, and I landed on the creme brûlée French toast. It was huge and yummy (even as reheated leftovers the next day). My second choice would have been the red velvet pancakes. Mmm. Cash only.
(4)Vinny P.
First experience at Green Eggs certainly left me wanting a return trip. This place checked in at just about 1 mile from my house so it makes for a nice pre and post brunch walk, which I love, in good weather of course. I met up with the Philadelphia Food and Drink Power Couple or the PFDPC for some eats and some catch up. I arrived early, as I tend to do and was greeted by a really nice girl at the front. I told her about how I desired a table for 3 and after taking my name down, she directed me to the minimalist leather-like couch near the fire place. It was a pretty comfy couch and I kind of want to know where they got it. When the PFDPC arrived we got to our seat in their back room. I had already sampled a cup of their La Colombe coffee (corsica?) and was ready to put actual food in my stomach. The specials list looked every bit as intriguing as the normal menu. I settled on the smoked salmon omelette with red onion and cream cheese. I opted for the rosemary roasted potatoes. The omelette was perfectly cooked. It had a light and airy texture and was filled with a health dose of the salmon and enough red onion to cut through the fatty flavor of salmon. The cream cheese on top was a bit much for me to take in the same bite so I scooped it off and used it on the wheat toast that was brought. The potatoes were perfect, really, perfect. My water glass stayed full and I loved the open and naturally lit space that we sat in. It reminded me of a few places I visited in London, specifically from the very large windows and very clean lines and paint colors. It would seem that Green Eggs and I will be seeing more of each other.
(4)Shannon P.
Come here on your day off. I hear the lines and the waits are ridiculous on the weekends...but if you have a doctor's appointment, try to sneak in here for some serious breakfast. And then you won't have to eat the rest of the day. I ordered the Breakfast Quinoa for $6 - filling, not too humongous like my boyfriend's Creme Brulee French Toast, and Vegan for those who care (I don't). Served with fresh berries, and beery compote, the quinoa was sweet without being overpowering. The quinoa was cooked perfectly - I can't cook it for shit. The coffee is strong and the place is pretty modern - granite countertops, clean entry way. I really need a hungry friend to come with so I can try the red velvet pancakes...and the kitchen sink. Can't have the sweet without the savory.
(4)David C.
My wife and I came here for a leisurely Sunday breakfast. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the food is excellent. I had the chicken and waffles, and I would definitely recommend that if you are there for breakfast. The biggest detractor I noticed was that they don't take cards, which necessitated a trip to CVS to get to an ATM that wouldn't slam me with fees. They do have an ATM there, but I don't like people reaching into my pocket with unnecessary fees. As a corollary to this, I thought that the prices were kind of on the high side for a place that isn't willing to do credit or debit card payments. Aside from that, the wait staff was pleasant and efficient, and I didn't feel rushed considering that there was about a 15-20 minute wait to get in while we were at the table.
(3)Jena M.
I've eaten here a few times and every time the food is delicious! On Valentine's Day, my roommate and I decided to have a brunch date here. She got the shrimp and grits benedict which was seriously amazing. The hollandaise sauce was perfect and there were sauteed peppers, onions and potatoes as well as thick buttery toast. I got the duck rueben and it was so good. The duck was tender and warm and the homemade cabbage slaw was perfect. My only problem with green eggs is the drink prices. My chocolate milk was $3- kind of pricey and my roommates shot of OJ was $3 as well. A bit ridiculous if you ask me. Also, when we got there we were told it was a 20 minute wait and we actually waited around 40 minutes. I don't mind waiting, but being a former server and hostess myself I know to overestimate when giving out wait times because people can get real ugly when theyre waiting longer than they expected to. At least the waiting area is nice and cozy with the big couches and fire place! Other than that, I love this place!
(4)Caitlin N.
Came by for the first time to celebrate our anniversary with brunch. Casual decor, waited about 25-30 mins upon arriving at 12:30pm. We brought champagne and ordered oj for mimosas. Waited a bit for service but very nice waitress. Ordered eggs Benedict and the red velvet pancakes. All delicious!!! Big portions. Will be back!
(5)Yousef K.
I actually love the food here and would have gave it five stars but our waitress was extremely rude. We ordered a latte and got 3/4 a cup of milk foam. We told the waitress that this was a cappucino not a latte and she said she is not a barista and didnt make the drink. Anyone who knows anything about coffee drinks knows a latte as a thin layer of foam not 3/4 of cup of it. Since she didnt make the drink she should have apologized and made the barista make it again. Im not a demanding person but in the service industry the buck stops with you as the waiter. On top of that i had to pay this person who gave me shitty service a 18% grat. Ohhh I get it now you dont give fuck about us because you get tipped anyway. Well I guess this is my last time going here.
(2)Heather L.
I love it here. It's a nice place, the service is good. If you arrive anytime after 10, you will have to wait, but you can always order it to go, which was what I did the first time I came and it was DELICIOUS! I ordered the creme brulee french toast and I think that's my favorite on the menu. I've also tried the pork belly eggs benedict which is awesome too. The kitchen sink has a lot of food in it, and I tried the shrimp and grits benedict which was really good too. It is cash only, but they have an atm in the store and if that's not working another on just on the other corner. I know people are upset about their to go container fee, but its 25 cents, it won't break the bank and since their food prices aren't the cheapest, you go there knowing you'll have to spend a little more. And I think the whole ba is to be green and stop using disposable containers and they use the nice biodegradable stuff too. I love and i even stop by here before they close when I can to sneak in some delicious french toast.
(5)Joe M.
This was one of the most bizarre restaurant experiences that I have ever had. Long story short, I was served two glasses of milk--one servable but close to spoiling, one clearly sour to both of us eating. I wasn't comfortable eating French toast made with milk after that experience. According to the below, the manager tasted both glasses and found them to be fresh, so he left our meal as-is. I'm not going to call him a liar--maybe his sense of taste is overwhelmed after tasting food all the time, or there's some other issue where he honestly didn't notice. Also, it's true that I was getting emotional, so I can believe that he didn't want to come near the table. At any other restaurant, though, there would have been a number of customer service courtesies that weren't followed here: 1) Offer me an opportunity to order something else and let me pay for it; 2) Provide a small courtesy, like a free iced tea or something other than milk; 3) Comp some or all of my food. None of those things were followed here. Also, the last time I checked, isn't a restaurant supposed to err on the side of finding that the customer is right? And for the record, though the French toast tasted fine and I was hungry, I was too busy thinking about spoiled milk in the kitchen and the lack of a resolution to this to be happy with my experience. If I had to speculate as to what happened here, perhaps senior management is breathing down the manager's neck so much about maximizing profits or wasted food that he's reluctant to do anything. Since I'm a local, I'll probably go somewhere else next time. I'm posting my email, truncated for here, and his response. --- Dear Green Eggs: ...When my milk arrived, it was servable but slightly sour. I complained to another server who came to my table by mistake and asked for another glass of milk. My fiancee and I both agreed that the replacement was completely sour and spoiled.... When the manager came over to my table, he told me that he had tasted the first glass of milk himself when I sent it back and that it was fine. I told him that the second glass of milk was completely spoiled and that because French toast was made with milk, after two sour glasses of milk I felt like I didn't want to eat the French toast that I had ordered anymore. ... I was served the French toast that I originally ordered, and when the bill came, I was charged the full amount minus $3 for milk I didn't drink, $32.40. ... The message that you sent to me today is that you don't take your customers seriously... Joe --- Joe, I was actually the manager that you had the discussion with about the spoiled milk. First, I'd like to thank you for how well you handled the situation. I know that you may believe that you lost your cool, but I truly (and I told you at the table) don't believe that you did. Many customers would have been in my face attempting to physically harm me over the milk, but you used your words and treated me with respect, which I greatly appreciated. When you first came to the counter, you told me about your milk, which I was already told by Joy about. She brought over a small glass and the bottle to me and asked me to try it. I tried the milk, and inspected the date on the package. The "Sell By" date on the milk was for 10/20/14 and I tried the milk myself and it was not spoiled to my taste. I had the busboy bring up fresh milk and dump that container anyway, because that is a major issue, food poisoning can come very easily from those items. I tried the milk and inspected the date again, and it was to my standards. I understand your concern with this milk and the french toast milk being the same, but it is not. We use whole milk for our french toast and the Tiramisu French Toast that you ordered. This batter was checked in the morning for freshness by myself, the Chef de Cuisine, and his Sous Chef in our daily line check. After I removed the milk from the table, I went to check on your food to make sure that it was perfect, and again, to my standards, it was. I returned with Joy at the table and your fiance clearly didn't want us to keep coming back and discussing the matter with you. She was frustrated and I didn't want you both to have a terrible experience. After you received your food, I talked with Joy to make sure that everything was okay and she assured me that it was. I poked my head in the room, privately, to make sure that everything was going well and you seemed, to my eyes, to be enjoying your Tiramisu tremendously. I understand that maybe the milk wasn't to your liking, so I took it off, even though I believe that the milk was safe and okay to drink and I received no other complaints throughout the entire shift. Also, each time I left the table, I excused myself to check on either your complaint or your food or something directly related to your experience. I apologize for your experience and please feel free to email me back if you have any questions Franco C. Assistant General Mgr
(2)Kevin O.
GOOD STUFF. No part of my meal was particularly stellar, but everything was solid, well prepared, and conceptually sound. I had the fried chicken + waffles benedict. The flavors were perfect if the textures were a little lacking. I found the waffle a little to soft and the chicken a little to floppy. But the eggs were perfect and the gravy & hot sauce syrup mingled perfectly. Wifey did the tiramisu french toast which was really cool. It was super thick and had all the components of the dessert properly represented. the flavors were good but strangely her favorite part was the whipped cream on top. The coffee was La Columbe, but I found it wanting.
(4)Stephanie Y.
I was so excited to try this place. We got there on a Friday morning, so it was super busy yet we did have to wait a little while before they seated us at an already empty table. Of course we ordered breakfast, I got the belgian waffles with strawberries, bananas and vanilla cream. My boyfriend decided to go with the pumpkin cheesecake french toast. Food was plentiful, but a little too sweet for me. I could only finish 2/3 of my plate. Good thing I didn't order the creme brulee french toast. I think that would've been too much.
(4)Mrs. T M.
All I can say is DELICIOUS! The stone ground grits were AMAZING! They are southern style much like I had in NAWLENS with shrimp. The food was fresh and flavorful and you get sooo much for what you pay! I can't wait to go back and try more!
(5)Tracee M.
Went to green eggs cafe last weekend with my family and I must say it was excellent. I am not a fan of eggs at all, so to go to a place specializing in eggs was a lil daunting for a simple pancake chic....Well after stalking the menu days prior to going,I still had no idea what to get. When we finally got there and were seated I saw someones french toast order and immediately picked the Creme Brulee french toast, and can I say my tummy was very excited with my choice...Not only were the toast prepared for the Flintstones they were absolutely AMAZING....and i have been dreaming of them ever since... The decor was inviting, the turn and burn rate was excellent so we didn't have to wait an obscene amount of time..I ordered the ham as my meat choice and it was just OK but i am very picky about how I order my meat so I take that on the chin, next time I will be specific in requesting the food is welllll done..Oh I also ordered the traditional potatoes, they were good too but i don't like huge chucks of peppers in my food, but my sister loved it, so clearly it depends on your personal preference will try the rosemary potatoes next time.. So just to give a tid bit on what else was ordered at the table, my sister ordered the shrimp and grits, which were very good but since everyone elses portions were from the Flintstone ages, he ordered seemed a lil skimpy but it was delicious. My niece order the red velvet pancakes, i am not fan of those type of food items but she liked it, and my cousin ordered the waffle with a side of ice cream another good choice, but I believe my french toast trumped everyone elses order...in addition to ordering my meat differently, I would also have the fruit compote on the side of my french toast since I hate when fruit makes my breads soggy..but again a great place to go get there early if you go on the weekend, we found that by 1030 there was a wait..can't wait to take my hubby and son in the very near future...
(4)Brenna M.
I just love Green Eggs! While I am not a vegetarian, I tend to love vegan and veggie friendly places for their fresh and healthy dishes while my boyfriend is an eggs and bacon brunch guy. We get the best of both worlds at here. I got the veggie skillet with short ribs which was filling and delicious - I brought home lots of leftovers. Just a cute place to brunch with friends that is inexpensive and tasty.
(5)Ed B.
Completely just stumbled across this place one afternoon, and everything we ate was AWESOME!!!! The sausage gravy was orgasmic and the portions are very very generous. Hoping to make this a more usual stop. Waitress did say that the line to eat on the weekends can be a bit long but during the week a table wasn't an issue.
(5)Jason R.
My first experience with Green Eggs was like "Catfish" (the docu-movie and now MTV program). We had been chatting online for quite a while, but it wasn't until this past weekend that we got a chance to meet. Based on what I had learned she was going to be a sexy, 20-something buxom brunette who is a pharmaceutical rep during the week, but really likes to party on the weekends. Boy was I excited! I shaved, put on my favorite flannel, and made my way down. I walk up to her place feeling pretty good. I knock on her door and am greeted by a 32 year old redhead. I wouldn't say I was disappointed though - I like redheads, too. She just shouldn't have lied about her age. I'm perfectly fine with a more mature woman! So enough with the figurative language, let me lay this out for you. First the good stuff: The menu is great. I wanted to try just about everything and was especially enticed by all of the unique benedict combinations. I went with the chicken and waffles benedict, which was absolutely awesome. The hot sauce they add to the hollandaise really brings out a new dimension of the dish. The rosemary homefries also added a crisp and surprisingly refreshing element to the meal. The food also came out really quickly. The atmosphere of the place itself is hip and upbeat. Definitely a great spot to go with a few friends to stave off a hangover. I also really enjoyed the potted plants on the table. Now, the bad and/or mediocre: I'm pretty sure our server said no more than 15 words to us the entire time. Come on now. I'm not asking for anything above and beyond, I just feel it's appropriate to acknowledge that you're dealing with another living being. Is "how are you?" or "do you have any questions about the menu?" too much to ask? My wife (who was surprisingly eager to come with me to meet this "20-something buxom brunette") ordered the pork belly benedict. Now, I'm a big fan of pork belly and I cook it at least once a month. It's pretty hard to overcook it unless you leave it in the oven for like 3 days. They must've done that. This was a bit dry and chewy and certainly not a good representation of what pork belly can be. Those things aside, I am definitely planning to go back. There are many other menu items I'd like to try and I have to believe most of the waitstaff has more personality than the cardboard box who served us. I haven't gotten her pants off yet, but assuming she has female genitalia, this redhead and I should get along just fine.
(3)Angela S.
It was the best of breakfasts, it was the most mediocre of breakfasts. My dining companion ordered the creme brulee french toast. As specified in a hundred other reviews, this was delicious. I ordered the steak and eggs. The scrambled eggs were really gross; obviously from a carton, not seasoned or mixed with any liquid. Wet, dense, rubbery, and possibly worse than McDonalds eggs. The steak was tolerable -- it also seemed a bit wet, as if it had been marinated too long. Rosemary potatoes were fine, although my personal pet peeve is when chefs don't chop the rosemary a bit -- it is literally evergreen needles, so whole they are a bit... poke-y. As for the toast? Well, I was raised by British people, so I have an awfully high tolerance for cold burnt toast, but a frozen lump of butter isn't the proper accompaniment. Disappointing, especially after my positive experience at the other location. The cherry on this sundae, as it were, was that the kitchen was also playing the absolute worst music. Now, if you are busting your ass in a hot kitchen all day you definitely deserve to listen to music while you do so. However, as a customer, a straight hour of unredeemable Backstreet Boys and other early 2000s teen pop was hard to stomach. There is never going to be a right time to listen to that stuff ironically, guys.
(2)Matt S.
I will never give this restaurant my money again! All I wanted was blueberry pancakes...after waiting nearly 25 minutes for our breakfast on a not so busy morning, I was told by my waitress that they were not able to make my blueberry pancakes because she was just informed by the kitchen that they were out. While I was disappointed that it took 25 minutes to tell me this... I asked the waitress if I could please see the menu so I could decide what I wanted to replace it with. 2 minutes later, while still looking at the menu, my wife's pancakes and bacon and "my" pancakes and bacon came out. I asked if these were blueberry and they were not, but for some reason they brought them to me anyway. The waitress then came back and saw no problem with this, so I asked to see her manager....here is where the real problem comes. This pompous prick (Nick) comes over to me and tells me that I am to either eat my pancakes that they gave me or I can get out. I was blown away... I could tell he wanted me to leave at this point, so I stayed. If I wasn't running the broad st run the next day and craving some pancakes, I probably would have left. With so many great places to get brunch in the neighborhood (Sabrinas, Porto, Chhaya..etc) no need to go back...
(1)Liana L.
Awesome Brunch Spot! We came on a Saturday afternoon, plenty of parking in the area and no wait. Our waitress came to our table a little late but was very apoligtic and polite. I ordered their veggie burger with a side of tomato soup. Their veggie burger was amazing and tasted fresh. It had a lil of pico de gala on the top and asked to hold the mayo on the side. Their tomato soup was bestest tomato soup I've tasted in a while. It was a good pulp and not too watery. My only complaint was that that it came served with feta cheese in it. I wish they listed that on the menu or else I would of requested no cheese. My boyfriend got the maryland crab fritatta, I tried a taste of that and it was good but it wasn't a dish for me. The amount of food they give you is generous be prepared to be filled for the rest of the day. They also have fresh squeezed juices and tangerine juice which I don't normally see at other brunch spots in the city.
(4)Ling P.
Is it just me or is the service going down hill? We waited 40 minutes to be seated and 20 minutes for a server to tend to us. I noticed they were short on staff, but it didn't excuse them for taking their time to chat with their fellow co-workers instead of tending to their tables. I observed my surroundings and saw that a few tables were waiting for service while the servers had a conversation at the coffee station. After my table ordered, we were never checked on until we had to flag them down for our check. This place could do so much better if they were more attentive. Now on to the food...I ordered the Short Rib Benny, which is topped with poached egg on a baguette. The short rib was perfectly cooked and the flavor was just right. My dish included diced potatoes, which was absolutely delightful. It is currently on their specials menu, so be sure to try it soon. I've tried all their different eggs benedict and on average, I enjoyed them all. I've noticed a change in their potatoes. It use to be diced and now, they are thin slices. They taste good, but doesn't taste as fresh as they use to when in diced form. Green Eggs Cafe is still a decent brunch place, but I hope they step it up on the service soon or they'll lose their regulars.
(3)Ace J.
Hi my name is Ace, and I'm addicted to Green Eggs Cafe. It's been less than a year since my first experience with Green Eggs, and I haven't been back to it in almost 48 hours, but I'd be lying if I said I don't think about it at least a couple of times a day. It only took me one taste, and I found myself in a different dimension of incredibly delicious flavors. Seriously, Any of the eggs benedict dishes have always been great! My most recent one was the Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles Benedict (which was distinctly delicious), and my favorite is the Lox benedict. And I can't finish my review without talking about the legendary Kitchen Sink. A cast iron skillet filled with a bed of their signature potatoes, a layer of scrambled eggs covered with cheese, and two buscuits, ALL covered in delicious sausage gravy... (or just take a look at one of the many pictures uploaded) WOW... I am suddenly SO hungry.
(5)Andrea V.
My favorite brunch spot in South Philly so far. Yes, that's saying a lot since I live very close to both Sabrina's and Morning Glory. Yes, you'll wait here, maybe just as long as those other places. What sets Green Eggs apart is the very reasonable prices (half the menu items go for $9) and the quality/quantity of food you get. For $9 you can be fed for the entire day, depending what you order. Everything I've tried is absolutely delicious, even the sides and drinks. This is a case of getting what you wait for - but be prepared, because by the time you sit down to eat, you may want to order everything on the menu. Favorites are the crunchy peanut butter french toast (if you like peanut butter, just do it), the kitchen sink, and the many varieties of eggs benedict. Only cons are that as soon as 11 am hits, it's packed, and quality of service can occasionally falter with so many people to feed. But overall...so worth it.
(4)Bill D.
I came here several weeks ago, having had a so-so experience a week or two before that, and deciding to give it another shot. The first time we went there was mid-Summer. The place was packed and we had to sit at the counter by the kitchen which was blasting hot moist air into our faces. We almost vomited. The food was decent. This time was busy as well. We gave our name to the waitress in the skin-tight spandex jumpsuit with the big ass, and waited. And waited. And waited. I sat at a stool and did a crossword puzzle when I finally got tired of my party's company. The place was starting to thin out, and they still didn't seat us. By the time we sat down the place was practically empty which made us feel like social outcasts. We put the food order out before we let the waitress out of our sight, since we were getting seriously hungry. I got something with salmon in it. Anyway, it was over 2 hours before we ate. You'd think that after all that time ANYTHING would taste good but, no -- I was mildly disappointed with my salmon thing. The potatoes were bland. In fact, everything was. I could tell that the ingredients were quality but...something was missing. I ate half of my salmon thing, and went out to the car to lay down until everyone else was finished, leaving instructions not to bother boxing my salmon thing to take home. At least the waitresses wear skin-tight spandex.
(2)Ketki G.
Being new to west philly and consequently to the awesome phenomenon called ' sunday brunch' (now that I know what it is, I can't believe I spent my life being oblivious to it), the extensive brunch menu at this place help me put things in perspective. Green eggs cafe has a brunch menu to please all palettes: sweet, savory, you name it! I always have eggs for breakfast but decided to try one of the sweet options: waffles with banana almonds, blueberries and a generous drizzle off, hold your breath: vanilla anglaise and added a side of spicy chorizo to that, and I was in Sunday-brunch heaven. Everything is fresh and very delicious, but the service is a tad slow. Would love to go and try more options off their menu. Worth a go.
(4)Emily K.
Finally made it over to Green Eggs for brunch this morning. Was very much looking forward to it, but was disappointed on several counts. While the wait was brief, and the decor really pleasant, our waitress seemed determined to make the service slow enough to make up for it - literally stood six feet away from our table obstinately watching us for ten minutes while we sat with empty plates waiting for the check. It felt like there was an edge of bitter brashness that we did something to deserve...it was actually almost comical. First mistake, though: I went with breakfast food. Tofu scramble with fruit and a side of scrapple. BF had an omelet. I had heard good things about the tofu scramble, but it was totally lackluster. Basically: a block of extra firm tofu, crumbled, covered in tumeric, and served barely even warm. It was literally flavorless. Really made me sad for that poor tofu :( The scrapple was good, but poor and uninspired in presentation - though it never promised to be otherwise. The omelet was good - but the potatoes were greasy and rubbery. Also sad :( While the price was not bad - $27 after tip - I'm still not sure what we paid for or why. I think the only way you're going to get your money's worth is if you order a side of clogged arteries and a heart attack. Well - now I know better.
(2)Julie F.
Once I had brunch at Estelle I became blind and indifferent to every other perfectly pleasant brunch option in Philadelphia. However, variety keeps things spicy so I was more than pleased when Green Eggs was suggested as a destination last weekend. The space is very bright and warm. Lot's of light and a good amount of seating. I think they utilized the space very well, especially the leather sofa waiting area with bar-stool seating. When you do have to wait it's nice to chat and not feel terribly awkward. We did have to wait but only about 20 minutes which honestly isn't too bad on a Sunday morning in this city. The service was upbeat and attentive. I ordered a "make-your-own" omelette with egg whites, turkey bacon, white cheddar, and pico di gallo. My charming companion got some good-looking egg concoction on a pretzel roll (genius!). My orange juice was definitely freshly squeezed and they kept coming by to top off his coffee which was a nice plus. My eggs were standard and tasty. The ingredients were fresh and I really liked the potatos (especially with the addition of Siracha sauce). Nothing about any of this was particularly exciting but that's okay. Same with the menu - nothing stood out to me as earth-shaking, have to try. All this to say I will be back! While I'll keeping the repertoire diverse and fun with new places like this, Estelle will always have my true heart. I will
(3)Sabrina G.
First, I will say I NEVER write reviews on these sites. Secondly, I wish I could rate this establishment based on different categories. My husband and I come here at few times a month to enjoy their breakfast and lunch for the past year or so. For Food, I would easily give 5 stars. Their food is outstanding. I have not had a bad entree in all of the times I've been here. We love everything from their Amazing Creme Brulee French toast, to The Kitchen Sink, to delicious lunch items. We've never been disappointed in the food, EVER. Now, the reason why I did not give them 5 stars.... The WAIT... Granted, for good food, we are willing to wait. However, I noticed that past few times my husband and I came for breakfast, there is preferential treatment when it comes to seating their guests. One more than one ocassion, the 2 young hostesses sat their friends and family within 5-10 minutes of walking into the restaurant. While others, myself included, continued to wait 45 minutes to an hour for a table. It was clear that those people who did not have to wait, were friends/family of staff. As soon as those guests walked in, hostesses/waitstaff all gave them hugs and kisses hello, then blatently bumped them to the top of the waiting list to be seated. I watched the entire interaction take place, where the hostess motioned to her friends, placed her finger over her mouth in a "Shhh" motion, winked and seated them. This happened twice today. When I approached the hostess, I asked if they were seating people in the order in which they came or by friendship. They were very rude, refused to let me speak to a manager, and said I must have been mistaken. As I walked away, they giggled and said "oh well for her." We continued to wait, and finally sat down 1 hr and 10 minutes after putting our name in. As I said, we love the food, but this experience completely turned me off to this location. In the future, my husband and I will try their other locations throughout the city, with our fingers crossed that the probable wait will be legit and not because we're not friends with the staff.
(2)Katy H.
I love Green Eggs, and not just because it's right down the street from us. Recently, this was my first brunch after a long sojourn in India, and I swear I almost cried at the drip coffee and grits! Green Eggs is a good antidote for too many brunches now being served in dark and clammy bars -- it's a cheerful morning place with light streaming in from huge windows and little plants on every table. Sipping coffee and waiting for food is dramatically enhanced by basking in sunlight. It's worth noting that while I generally prefer a savory brunch, I can't seem to get enough of the stuffed French toast. The PB & J French toast is, at first glance, insurmountably huge, but somehow it all gets scarfed up. It's somewhat more manageable than Sabrina's version of the same, which I find actually overwhelming. And the grits....ah, for this Southern transplant, they are heaven! To top it off, the servers here are universally helpful and attentive. I love the neighborhood vibe. As with all good Philly brunch places, it's much less hectic if you can manage brunch on a weekday or before 10 or so on a weekend, after which all bets are off in terms of getting a table for more than two.
(5)Anne P.
Ever since the first time I tried Green Eggs, I've been addicted to their Creme Brulee french toast and still haven't ordered anything else from there! (Even though I'm sure it'd all be phenomenal). Creme Brulee french toast is the most amazing french toast I've ever had, and probably the only plate I can finish without feeling sick afterward. I'm glad Green Eggs makes them huge! I've also tried their Strawberry Cheesecake stuffed french toast, and that's pretty good too. I love that they carry Steaz iced tea. Service is always great, and the only downside is the wait on weekend mornings, but I've never had to wait longer than 10-15 mins.
(5)jackie p.
Get ready to wait! It's usually worth it. Recently they have added more seating which was needed but now that winter is approaching be prepared to wait outside on the weekend for at least 20 mins for a table. Wait staff is very kind considering the crowds they fight on the weekend.
(3)Tina N.
While I thought the food was good, it wasn't necessarily great. Their "Philly Benedict" was good enough, but not better than the traditional Benedict. I had a 3 egg omelet, and a 3 egg omelet is a 3 egg omelet I suppose. Actually, I'm beginning to find that most brunch places are all somewhat parallel with each other. BUT....I do like this space a lot. It's cozy and airy at the same time. And while their brunch didn't blow my mind, I'm willing to give some other things on the menu a try. The "Kitchen Sink" passed my line of vision and I nearly followed it to the next table. I also support places like this opening up throughout this side of south Philly, and away from the quickly crowded areas of Morning Glory, Sabrina's, Fitzwater Cafe, etc. I like that there is a waiting area. The counter seats and take out register is separated from the seating area, which is convenient. I'll definitely be back. The service was pretty decent, except the coffee question caught me off guard. "How do you take your coffee?"...I dunno, just bring the usual fixings.
(3)Christopher R.
(N.B. That's actually a three star review with the strong promise of a four stars sometime in the future.) I was in the area for an interview this morning and despondent over the fact that the Dolphin Tavern had not yet opened their doors for business for the day, I set off in search of a pepper & eggs sandwich, what with being in South Philly and the aforementioned impossibility of visiting the Dolphin. I was directed here, which was in error since I was looking for peppers & eggs not a breakfast cafe, but I was still pleased with the result. I ordered the quinoa porridge with honey, cinnamon and fresh berries. It has a pleasant texture and taste but the aroma is absolutely amazing. I also ordered a coffee (they serve La Columbe) and inquired about the baked goods (they serve Le Bus), which brings me to the following point: I'm realizing more and more that the combination of La Columbe coffee and Le Bus pastries is like Starbucks for self-conscious Philly yuppies. Not that I dislike their products but fatigue is definitely setting in due to their omnipresence. While I waited for my porridge's preparation to complete, I sat in their waiting area, which is exceptionally nice: two leather couches facing each other, stone table adorned with potted plants between them, with a fireplace and largescreen HD television on the opposite wall. The whole establishment is classed up in a similar manner. Its a nice looking place.
(3)Aruna A.
Recently went to the South Philly location after a long hiatus. First of all, they have a wonderful waiting system, they have added significantly more tables, and the food is still great. This time, I had the veggie benedict - eggs benedict with Mushrooms and peppers instead of bacon. It was a delicious breakfast.
(5)Liz A.
The atmosphere and service was great. The food was amazing. We had the creme brûlée French toast and the pork belly eggs Benedict. All delicious!!
(5)Gandhus M.
I've only been here once. When we first heard about this place, a friend and I were really jazzed to go check it out. We finally made it there early one rainy day for brunch. Upon arrival we discovered there was quite a wait. Apparently we were not alone in our ambition. Fortunately, there is a waiting area with couches & chairs and you can go to the counter and get coffee while you wait. We were given the option by the hostess to put our names in, but to also feel free to sit at the counter if space becomes available. We planned on holding out for a table, we waited a bit, a spot opened at the counter and we went for it. I'm glad we did. (It always makes me feel better poised for service when the employees are right in front of you). We ordered the kitchen sink, stuffed french toast, a side of chorizo & grits. I love chorizo, so that was a great start. Theirs was yummy. I had been dying to try the kitchen sink since I first read about it. It was good and all but I don't think I would get it again. Kinda like a "been there, done that" thing. I would be eager to try something else from the menu on my next visit. Overall, it was a good experience. Good coffee, good food, clean & cozy. I look forward to going back someday soon. I just discovered they opened a second location in NoLibs. Righteous.
(3)Eevee M.
Went today for brunch with the bf. Overall, it was just meh. We were told by the hostess that it would be a thirty minute wait, and she was spot on about it, something I definitely appreciate. Food was good - I had the Kitchen Sink and it was basically a heart attack on a skillet. But I'm not complaining. He had the Short Rib Benny, and it was great also. As for the three stars. The service was terrible. Our depressed-looking server didn't check in with us at all, except to take our orders and to drop off the bill. She also messed up on one of our orders (asked for mac n cheese and got a side of two slices of cheese instead. what?) - and didn't even stop by to acknowledge it. Not to mention she was also apparently blind to our empty water glasses. The food runner apologized on her behalf and took care of the order (didn't get his name, but shout out to the guy who brought us our mac n' cheese! :] you are awesome) Choice of music is weird too. Strange to see families and older couples having brunch with the stereotypical "hipster" music blaring in the background. Turn it down. I took a quick glance at the bill right before leaving, and it says her name is Kat. Well, Kat, you could have done better. As in, you could have done anything, period. Maybe we'll check out the other locations, but as for this one, never again.
(3)Elisa B.
Finally got a chance to come here! Heard many great things about it and have seen many many pics posted on fb. The reason why I gave this place 3 stars is because of the service. My friend and I put our name down for a table and the host said it'll take about 10 mins. We decided to go to the counter to grab a glass of water, then we sat at the counter to talk and wait for our table. 10 mins pass by, and still no call from our host. It wasn't until I noticed a group that walked in and they were being seated. Immediately, I got up and told the host that we were waiting before that group and they were seated before us. The host said he thought we were ordering at the counter, then proceeded to seat us at a table. There were 3 available tables! I couldn't understand why he would assume that we would change our minds to eat at the counter when clearly we were waiting for a table (he should've just came up to ask us too). Anyhow, we finally sit down and order our food. We got the build your own omelet and the crew brûlée French toast. Both were delicious and fine... However, the waitress was not. The servers seemed cold and unfriendly to us. Besides the food, the staff could use some improvement. Not to mention, when I asked for another straw, because the one I got was wet all over, she threw the straw onto the counter... Uhhh, rude much? Don't think that's the proper way to serve a patron. Hopefully next time we'll have a better experience... HOPEFULLY.
(3)raquel s.
My grandmom lives across the street and before taking her to an appointment downtown, my boyfriend and I took her to breakfast. This is a place that I don't understand how it got it's YELP hype. I had a bad feeling right away about what the service would be like by the blah attitude of the hostess. Looking right at the three of us as we closed the door, she still asked me how many. I understand it's a normal question, but that was like the only thing she said and she really seemed Then I met the waitress that had a personality like burnt toast. It just kind of ruins your whole breakfast. I had to interject to sort of create some kind of dynamic at all between her and my very personable and young at heart grandmother. My grandmother is very sweet, very friendly, and very "with it." Most of all, she's mine. And you better not ever be rude to her in front of me. Somehow we ended up with a new waitress. I'm wondering if they pool. I then had to tell our new waitress that I have two degrees and I have to work as a waitress. I get that the other one doesn't want to do it. But sometimes we all have to do what we don't want to do. In fact I will tell my fellow yelpers, I most recently was the hostess in a very competitive downtown brunch restaurant... I really do know what it's like!! So believe me when I say, there was absolutely no excuse for her nasty attitude. I'm glad that they gave us a new waitress, because as a waitress myself, I love giving great tips for average service. It makes me happy. If I had to continute to deal with toast girl and the shitty food, she was going to get beat with a boring tip to match her boring attitude. Sorry. Sometimes, not only do you have to know how to be a waitress, you have to have a personality. The second girl was great and I as well as my boyfriend and grand mom appreciated it. On to the food...My grand mom wanted medium boiled eggs and a piece of turkey scrapple cooked crispy. She got poached eggs and beef scrapple (which is all that they carry) fried BURNT. Purely burnt. I know because I tried some and it was disgusting. When I tried to tell the server, she told me that that's how they make it there....like they couldn't do it lighter. But it was burnt! So my grand mom didn't want it anymore. Grr. She told our first waitress that she didn't want potatoes or toast...Of course, she got white toast with her breakfast, lol. I'm guessing it just came with it. The turkey on my sandwich tasted funny-- like as in old funny. I didn't eat it, and needed three to go containers to take my food with me in case I changed my mind. My boyfriend got the kitchen sink. In concept, something I thought sounded great. But in reality, I think it was like garbage. Smothered in animal fatty greasy gravy. White, bland, and gross. The whole thing said BLAH. It's expensive and the food isn't good. I know they must have give us some sort of break on the bill because it only came to $30 and we all had coffee. As much as I don't want to, I can think of other breakfast places where the food really is worth the center city price. I don't care if the bread is two inches thick if it really isn't that good. I would rather have a 1/3 in thick and dream about it all day. I want something delicious-- not HUGE and AVERAGE. What ever happened to restaurants serving higher quality than you could make at home? Stuff that you dreamed about? No one liked anything. 0/3 plus bad service initially illicits one star and 0 returns.
(1)Donna C.
I went for breakfast and really enjoyed the food once it got there! The place was EXTREMELY busy which I don't think they were able to handle. My mom said her coffee was the best she ever had. We both ordered eggs with spinach, mushrooms and goat cheese. Because of a fellow yelper, I asked for extra goat cheese. Had I not, asked for the extra goat cheese, I don't think there would be any in there! A lot of people say their potatoes are greasy, but I loved them. They reminded me of my grandmother and I thought they were delicious. I ordered my little one the Peanut Butter and Jelly French toast. Let me say, you have to be a Peanut Butter lover to enjoy this! They did not skimp on the Peanut Butter! Other than slow service (which I think they'll get it together, since they have only been opened 2 weeks) it's a keeper for sure!
(3)Derrick C.
There really isn't anything on the menu that I wouldn't recommend. I've always been a fan of the sweet breakfast, so I first got hooked on their French toast, which is honestly big enough for two to share. After exploring all of their french toast option, I've had the "Kitchen sink", the Eggs Benedict, the grits, the breakfast burrito, and most importantly, the red velvet pancakes. If you can imagine sheets of red velvet cakes with a sweet cream cheese spread between them and topped with fruit, with every bite there's a little bit of cake, chocolate, cream cheese, and fruity goodness. It's so good, it borders the line of dessert for breakfast. The menu is the same stall locations, but the location in south Philly seems to be more neighborhoody to me. Perfect place to meet friends.
(5)Leann S.
After reading the less than stellar reviews of the service, I was a little bit nervous to try out Green Eggs Cafe with my daughters. I was expecting the service to be dismal. Au contraire! We went today and were greeted most warmly by Ilana - who even though it was blustery and cold standing by the door - happily and professionally greeted us. She let us know there would be a 45 mintue wait. Since it was so crowded, we went to wait in our car. A few times we went back in to check on our status and everytime she was kind, and unassuming - NEVER making me feel stupid for asking or checking. When we were seated at our table, we were greeted by Brittny who was just as welcoming and warm. The commaradarie with the staff was apparent. It looked like the people genuinely enjoy working with each other. We had the creme brulee french toast, the sweet potato bisque and the kitchen sink. All of which were just delicious! It was a really great experience and with the closing of Cafe Estelle, this will be my new favorite place to go. I LOVE the committment to sustainability and the environment.
(4)Timothy L.
Full disclosure: The cafe owner is my landlord, and I was invited to a complimentary tasting the week before the restaurant opened. I'm not actually sure how Yelp's ethics rules apply in my case. Anyway, I've been here once as a paying customer since then and I wasn't disappointed. I had the waffles, which were excellent. My favorite part was that they had real maple syrup. A lot of places serve "maple syrup" that's really just flavored corn syrup. The service was decent. My only complaint was that the orange juice portions seemed awfully small, but the prices are reasonable overall.
(4)susan l.
Went on a Sunday. Even with reservations, we were standing and waiting for over an hour. Staff seemed burnt out and unaccommodating. It was hard to decide what to get because most of the menu looks good - but everything we ordered took forever, some was over cooked, and most came out cold. Had a really hard time getting coffee refills, and no one got their (cold) toast til they were already finished with their meal. Definitely wouldn't recommend.
(1)Jill M.
The hubs and I finally got to check this place out. I've been hearing good things so I was really looking forward to breakfast/brunch here. We arrived early on Sunday - 10ish with no wait. By the time we left there were about 5 other parties waiting. So my advice is go early. Although they have a really great waiting area with couches - all very modern. The entrees average around $9 which isn't too bad. Our total bill was about $30. My husband had the breakfast burrito and really liked it. I ordered the Creme Brulee French Toast. Awesome but very rich...I only ate about half. The portions are large and the food is really good. Service was great - our waitress was wonderful. We will definitely go back!!
(4)Kate M.
I wish this place was closer to me. I came here last week for breakfast. The espresso drinks are ridiculously good. The food portions are very generous and the taste is amazing. I loved my customizable pancakes (peaches, poached pears, and vanilla cream anglaise? Hellz yes!), and everyone else raved about their meals. Even though our party of 6 was seated in a back room our service was great. Our waitress kept us very happy. It seems like a lot of people are giving it so-so reviews, which is fine with me because that way I won't have to wait for a table when I go.
(5)Karen B.
the only thing that stinks about this place is how popular it's gotten. i'm here pretty much weekly and haven't experienced the lackluster service others have complained about, so there must be at least some competent servers! if you arrive between 10 and 1, expect a wait -- especially if you're a party of more than two -- but it's worth it. i ordered the vegan french toast recently, and it was phenomenal. the batter is soy based and the dish comes covered in a raspberry compote that i'd happily eat on its own with a spoon. never had anything bad here, but right now, this is my recommendation of the moment.
(5)Claire H.
Had a wonderful brunch on Saturday morning at Green Eggs Cafe. The wait was only about 15-20 minutes and MUCH more humane than that of other South Philly brunch spots-- comfy couches and Paula Deen on TV (P. Deen was a harbinger of caloric FR33K1N3$$ to come). My sister and I did the tried and true savory/sweet pairing, sharing the cinnamon waffle special (w/ walnut mascarpone and berries) and the Kitchen Sink. The waffles were wonderful, but the Kitchen Sink was what we couldn't stop talking about as we toddled, bloated but contented, off to the Italian Market. A truly amazing sausage gravy bonanza. Service was nowhere near as spotty as has been remarked elsewhere in these reviews-- they must be getting the hang of it! We will be back for more once our food babies subside. NB: Reservations are only for parties of 8 and more.
(4)Donna S.
0 stars. Dirty and staff and management are less than friendly.
(1)Chadd B.
Green Eggs is a great little spot in Philly for Breakfast. I am not too sure if they serve outside of that because the times I have been there have always been breakfast. And they do breakfast right! Now understand, I am a breakfast fan! If it were up to me each meal of my day would be made of some form of eggs. So I am not going to say I am a snob when it comes to breakfast locations, but yes I am very picky. That all being said Green Eggs is fantastic! I would recommend the Kitchen Sink. Imagine if you will they throw everything you could want in a breakfast entree and cook it all together skillet style. It is huge, filling, and every bit of satisfying. Along with that they serve coffee in some pretty large mugs and are coffee friendly to all of us caffeine addicts out there. The only warning I can give is this place is cash only. It's not too big of an issue because there is an ATM on site. But if you want to avoid the fees make sure you have some cash on you before you walk in.
(4)Eric J.
Nice brunch place. The "Kitchen Sink" was too much potatoes and after a quarter of the way through it, it just tasted like cardboard. The steak, I heard, was exquisite.
(2)Davida I.
I'm a breakfast aficionado. And this place here? Perfect. I love eating here. The look first of all is simplistic and clean, pretty warm feeling too. I like my breakfast spots to smell of food, like permeating through the walls. This place has it. Shrimp & grits, bomb. Red velvet pancakes, bomb. Vegan scramble, bomb. Chicken & waffles, bomb. Every French toast, bomb bomb. Mm. Happy eating y'all
(5)Sandria T.
Visiting in-laws who suggested this place for lunch. Delicious! We had a group of 5 and were seated quickly around 2PM on a Thursday. The place is nicely decorated and very welcoming. Water was brought to the table and our waitress was friendly in taking our orders and giving suggestions. Our table got the smoked lox Benedict, 2x the kitchen sink, crème brûlée French toast, and steak & eggs. All very generous portions and all presented nicely. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area and looking for a good brunch/lunch place. TIP: If everyone orders a regular sized meal, you can add a kid-sized order of their red velvet pancakes to share for only $6! Very delicious and worth trying.
(5)Kelly N.
I came here today with my sister and a friend of ours. The food was delicious! We had both the Tiramisu and Crème Brûlée French Toast, as well as the Chicken & Waffles Benedict and the Steak & Eggs. Everything was fantastic, the food came out quickly, and the portions were very generous. I would give this place five stars, however, I had a few problems with the other areas of this restaurant. The wait was extremely long, but I didn't lower my rating for that, as I understand that it is unpredictable when other customers will finish their meals. However, the service that we received was anything but outstanding. The girl who served our table needed to change her attitude. She wasn't rude or anything, but she definitely could have been more pleasant. I ordered a hot chocolate from her shortly after our table ordered our food, but it came out after our food had arrived. I'm pretty sure she forgot about it because when she brought it out, it wasn't even hot. She checked up on our table about two more times, but her attitude made it seem like she did not want to be there. We all agreed that her service was very unwelcoming. The other complaint I have is about the cleanliness of this place. There were spots all over my fork and knife, which is a problem that easily could have been solved if their employees had polished their utensils properly. There was also a piece of onion stuck on my hot chocolate mug. I really like going to this place, but I think they need to either hire new servers or talk to them about how to treat customers. That, and they really need to have them pay attention to dirty dishes!
(3)Sontae M.
love it
(5)Dhloe O.
pretty long wait but not too bad..got their "famous" red velvet pancakes and chicken and waffles..we couldn't finish the pancakes but they were good..I would recommend going when you are extremely hungry and have a sweet tooth
(4)Pat M.
This food was delicious. I got the Eggs your way with the rosemary potatoes. The wait was only 20 mins but the food definitely made up for the time. I will always recommend someone to eat at Green Eggs Cafe. Excellent!!
(4)Beka P.
Two stars for fresh-squeezed orange juice and coffee with soy milk. That's about it. Tofu scramble is cooked in butter unless you ask for it to be vegan!!!
(2)K. A. N. A. K.
I usually just stare at a brunch menu long enough to recognize eggs benedict, and Green Eggs definitely has them, but my friend wanted to split the red velvet pancakes, and the white chocolate bullshit customary to red velvet cake was substituted with marscarpone-cream-and-chocolate-chip filling and chantilly-and-fresh-strawberry topping and melty OH-MY-GOD. The pancakes themselves were actually griddled surface crispy and red velvet fluffy. Best dessert-as-breakfast excuse ever.
(5)Nancy P.
I've been to the Green Eggs in Northern Liberties so I had an idea of what to expect. The one in South Philly is a lot bigger and the wait for our party of seven was less than the wait for a party of three in No Libs. I was looking at the specials posted outside while we waited and saw the Pancetta & Spinach Benedict and I wanted it! But when were we seated, we got a different specials menu. (What a freaking tease grr!) The inside of the restaurant is nice. I really liked the backroom (even though we were seated next to the restroom ugh). It was also really hot inside. Like those dinky fans are going to do anything for us. Service was pretty slow and I'm pretty sure our server forgot we were back there. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, which I had last time. It was slightly different than I remember; kind of extra citrus-y. The bf ordered the stuffed french toast. It looked amazing but the sauce on it was too sweet. The creme brulee french toast was the same. The salmon omelet was very salty. Even without having a bite with capers. Lastly, the kitchen sink was a messy ooze. Not to be offensive but it really does look like a vomit pile. A bite of it was a cheesy gooey mess. I didn't hate it but I would most likely never order this again. We had brunch at 1 pm. The food kept me full for the rest of the day/night. No joke, this stuff will go to your thighs and hips.
(3)Kristin W.
This place is pretty good in my book. I have only been here twice but enjoyed both trips very much. The wait for a table can be slightly annoying but like everyone else, I want to have brunch at 11 AM. The food was great, but I felt rushed and would like to be able to sit for a few minutes after swallowing my last bite of food. Oh well! It was still good!
(4)Jamie D.
Green Eggs is a little Cafe in South Philly that serves some really amazing brunch stuff. If you're coming in here on Saturday or Sunday, expect a wait. If you have a party greater than 4, really expect a wait. The food is most definitely worth the wait, though! Their specials are always delicious and the portions are HUGE. Green Eggs also has a lot of vegan and vegetarian options that look amazing. The Peanut Butter French Toast is really spot-on and I saw the Red Velvet Pancakes being served up more than anything else. This time, I got "The Kitchen Sink" which is basically everything delicious and savory in a skillet. The iced coffee here is also good and always served with cream and simple syrup. I'm not sure if they have actual sugar or not....but the simple syrup is pretty awesome. This place is cash only! They do have an ATM, but save yourself the service charge and bring cash.
(5)Juliana K.
Bit of a wait on weekends, but delicious food! Great Quinoa breakfast!!! French toast is thick and yummy! Omelets are also tasty as is the potato side!!! Friendly service and modern decor.
(4)Lisa J.
I've been eagerly awaiting for this place to open since May of 2009 when I moved across the street to what then was a gutted and renovated rowhome. I've affectionately dubbed this place "coffee breakfast lunch" based on the sign that faces my house. So I finally decided to venture over to this place one afternoon and was kind of confused on what to do. I couldn't tell if there was table-service or not so I just sat at the counter. The decor is really nice, sort of lounge-y but still respectable, and I like that you can watch all the food being made. I ordered tea and an omelet and both came out very quickly. The size of the omelet was less than I was expecting, but it also came with toast and potatoes which I was not expecting at all, so I guess that evens out. Definitely an enjoyable meal taste-wise but sitting at the counter made me feel reallyyyyy awkward. I was hoping the barista would try to chat with me or something, but she just sort of watched me the whole time and I felt like I had to eat really fast. I don't know, it was weird. Ended up being $10 before tip which is sort of "meh" in my book. I guess I'm just used to Black & Brew which is super cheap and still delicious. The verdict is... good meal for sure and I definitely want to go back to try more, but people are calling this the "new Sabrina's" which is almost laughable.
(3)Karen C.
Loved it! Service was ok. I've been there twice. Both time I was very impressed with my meal. Definitely, try the quinoa porridge and grilled cheese with the tomato soup. Yum! Grilled cheese is my fav.
(4)Jen M.
Found this place with the help of Yelp! on our first day in town (5/22). Found it with no problem, but parking was a nightmare. How people stand to drive/park around here is beyond me, but I digress... About a 20 minute wait, not bad for a Sunday. Ordered the creme brûlée French toast...sooooo yummy. Husband ordered 'the kitchen sink', and enjoyed it. No kids menu, but we had so much food, we were able to share with our son, which works fine for us cuz he's a picky eater anyways. My only complaint is that they brought me raw sugar with my coffee, and I wasn't really in the mood to ask if they had the processed stuff.
(3)Ted P.
Got there at 9:30 on a Saturday morning. No wait. By the time we left at 10:30 the place was packed and there was a huge wait. They have a nice lounge area where you can wait and get a coffee so its not like you are freezing outside. I had the breakfast burrito and it was the most perfect burrito I have had. The presentation itself was phenomenal. Service was good and prices are a bit cheaper than Sabriana's so its definitely worth a shot and I will definitely be back.
(5)Kim P.
O to the M to the G. I could not have had a more lovely brunch experience. I am not going to say it wasn't totally packed but we got coffee while we waited. They said 30 minutes and it was impressively...about 30 minutes. The coffee was like silk going down my throat and every molecule in my body happily took it in. We ordered and I decided to get the RED VELVET PANCAKES. Um, this was like a half a sheet cake of 3 fluffy pancakes with thick layers of mascarpone cheese in between them plus chocolate chips. It was a square from heaven. Seriously. I could only eat about 10 bites. I took the rest home and enjoyed it on no less than 6 separate occasions. Now if only they could make their kitchen sink item vegetarian...
(5)Chloe J.
I went here on Saturday for breakfast... It looks nice even has outdoor seating and a decent menu. Im not sure where to even start but I will just hit up a few of the many things that bothered me about this place There were three of us and we wanted to sit outside. We were told that we could not pull up a chair or pull together two tables to accommodate three people. Outdoor sitting was only for people eating alone or a couple... Weird. So we then gave our name and were told it would be 20 minutes. I have never had to wait that long to be seated for breakfast.. considering there were at least 7 tables outside open. In the mean time we waited in the bizarre waiting area which feels like a hotel lobby with huge flat screen televisions blaring at you. Uncomfortable and annoying. Once we were seated in the Back Room.... It was another ten minutes at least before our server came to take a drink order. She threw the hostess under the bus and placed the blame on her for not telling her anyone was back here..A second table was seated in this Back Room with us as well. She returned with our table and the second tables drinks... only to bring us no milk or sugar for our tea and coffee and no lemon for our waters like we asked. When she finally came back to take our order we asked for our lemons, sugar and milk. Which she never returned with. Now we have cold tea and coffee... her excuse was that she had to enter our orders in first. A few minutes later... almost going on an hour being here... a manager comes back to apologize for the server... Now this manager is telling us that the server is new and she was unable to help her out because she was busy training another new girl.... Once our food arrived..... oh wait it wasn't our food it was the second tables food... the second table that was seated ten minutes after us!!! Ten more minutes our food arrived... well just two of our breakfasts... Our third guest had to wait an additional 5 minutes for his??? I got the breakfast burrito and it was warm. Just warm. In fact on the cold side warm. I was fed up with this place and did not want to even complain because I would be given yet another excuse I'm sure... But the real deal breaker for me for this place..... WAS..... when we left there happened to be not one, not two but three outdoor tables with three guests sitting at them!!! They need to get it together here.
(2)Melissa B.
I love that this place is in my neighborhood, but I think it needs some work for it to stay in the neighborhood. Nice inside with cozy fireplace area. Staff is friendly and fast. Menu was disappointing. Driest turkey sandwich: stale bread, lacking flavorful bacon, schmear of pesto, and no mayo. Club sandwich was large enough, but it was not good. The sweet potato fries were greasy and soggy. Our water glasses had soap scum and a mysterious chunk of something brown at the bottom beneath the ice. Scary. I'd go back to give this place another chance, but the dishes need a good scrubbing first.
(3)Rach K.
Yum! You can tell this place is delicious because it's always crazy crowded and there's a long wait. I had the eggs benedict with the short rib and the portion size was humongous. I could barely finish one of the eggs. It was built on top of a cheddar hash brown, which was an awesome touch. One of my brunch companions had the eggs benedict that came with lox and the other two each ordered the shrimp & grits. Everything was delicious. The staff aren't that friendly, but they're so busy, they don't have too much time to chat up the tables. However, the food comes out quickly and they're rather accommodating, which is more important to me anyway.
(4)Leslie C.
This place was good. I say was because I remember when it opened and was awesome. To start the service has always been terrible. Either the waitresses seem like they couldn't care less or they try too hard and it makes you feel weird. The food used to be good and fresh and flavorful. My mom and I came here today and she got eggs Benedict and I had vegan quinoa porridge. The server asked her if she was ok with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce..... Isn't that what eggs Benedict is? Anyway, service was super slow. Food came out and it was more like diner food. My mom never got her toast and they jacked up the quinoa porridge price to $9 (was $6 years ago) Thanks I will just make my own porridge for half the price at home. I realize that brunch is a "thing" and people like the idea of going out but I will just hit up my local coffee shop for a bagel or better yet sit on my own stoop with some coffee and my cat. Don't waste your money here, go to chhaya. The service still sucks but at least the food will be good
(1)Cammie S.
Here's the summation of my experience at Green Eggs: Mediocre food, Poor Management, and Lack of Quality Service. NOTE: I typically will not give a restaurant a bad review but my specific experience and the policy that this establishment holds is telling of the way they run business and also how they value their customers. I went to brunch at Green Eggs with several friends. I ordered the Mexican breakfast, which read on the menu as: Sweet corn cake, peppers, cabbage, chorizo, jalapeno, pickled red onion, and corn, topped with 3 sunny side up eggs, and cilantro crema 0 Stars: I would give this dish NEGATIVE stars and it needs to be removed off the menu. The server suggested that I get something else and hesitated when I ordered it and I didn't heed her advice. The corn cake had no flavor and no seasoning. It tasted like a dense pancake of cornmeal and water. On top of the cakes was an abundance of wilted and soggy cabbage. I promise you I had a plate full of probably 2 cups of cabbage topped with a sauce that also tasted like absolutely nothing. This pile of cabbage comes at a charge of 14 dollars. Here is why I never will return to Green Eggs and I suggest that you try somewhere else. I asked to return this dish so that I could order something else and find something better on the menu and I was told that it was this restaurant's policy to not return dishes and that you cannot take it off the check. This is a normal request if you do not like the dish or it is not up to your standards. So they charged me for a dish that I took literally one bite of. We requested to speak to the manager and he said that the server had told us not to get the dish so it was our fault and that he would not remove it. Therefore, of course I was not going to buy another dish from this restaurant and pay 30 dollars to be disappointed yet again. The manager was abrupt and quite frankly rude to us. The manager directed us to a policy on a card on the table that says that they will not remove dishes off the check if the management or kitchen sees nothing wrong with them. This restaurant gives pitiful service and puts out low quality food. Additionally, I was told recently that another location had rats. I hope I save someone 14 dollars and two cups of soggy cabbage.
(1)Jordan W.
Favorite brunch spot in Philly, hands down. If you like turkey bacon....you must go!!! There are various options for brunch from eggs to French toast to shrimp and grits. You can add various sides to any meal. The orange juice is fresh and there is pulp. The coffee is strong and consistently good. My favorite thing is the creme brûlée French toast - amazing. The side of chorizo is always good and the turkey bacon is like no other. They have fresh juice options, a full coffee menu, and you can bring champagne if you want to make mimosas. There is outside seating. There is typically a wait on the weekend. Cash only and there is an ATM inside.
(5)Nicole G.
Absolutely loved Green Eggs Cafe. I had the Mexican Breakfast which was delicious. The avocado creme drizzled on top of the homemade chorizo, peppers, onions, corn, and corn cake was incredible. My boyfriend had a special, the Philly Benedict. Pretzel bun, pork roll, poached eggs, cheese sauce. It was Philadelphia on a plate. La Colombe coffee (pricey at 3 bucks for a cup) was a great surprise. It is free refills though, so if you are having more than one cup, the price is great. The staff was so helpful and friendly. Will definitely return.
(5)Nick B.
The only negative thing I can say about this place is minor, but I think important. There's nothing in the world that frustrates me quite like a place that wants $15 for a breakfast meal that will literally feed an entire table. I notice this more traveling in the US, but it's common in Canada where I'm from too. How about charge half the price and give me a reasonable sized meal so I'm not leaving with a takeout container that won't reheat at all like the original meal? I don't get this. But I'm not going to whine beyond that. The food at Green Eggs was amazing, absolutely amazing. The whole place was really. Great, interesting menu, friendly staff, prompt service, and interesting concepts - chicken & waffles benedict? Peanut butter & jelly French toast? I was impressed with the concepts and they were perfectly executed. Oh, cash only? What century is this?!
(5)Guinivere S.
Returned the next day to try the creme brûlée French toast and the Mexican breakfast. The French toast came with this large ball of something... Couldn't quite place it. I didn't love that part, but the French toast was delicious and had it had a few more berries it would have been perfect. It wasn't overly sweet which was nice. The Mexican breakfast was a lot of food and was nicely flavoured. There were corn pancake type things and a lot of food.
(4)Y V.
Very cool spot. Can get busy. CASH ONLY. The french toast I had were very good. Huge portions. I'd eat here again if I came to town.
(4)Christina G.
Pros: - If you have a large group, they will let you make a reservation - Nice waiting area - Food is awesome- I loved my lox benedict with grits- I know people compare this to Sabrinas and I think both are really good but their menus are pretty different Cons: - Long wait on weekends - Drinks are pricey- $3 for cup of coffee or OJ. - Restaurant gets super busy and we had to ask for extra silverware and stuff multiple times before they brought it - They don't accept credit cards- seriously with 4 locations, they need to get with the times and get a credit card machine Ok so I listed more cons than pros but the food is that good that I have to give it 4 stars.
(4)Ju L.
Soooooo goodddd. Green Eggs Cafe never disappoints, I was in the mood for some delicious brunch but didn't feel like exploring or checking out a new brunch place I've never been before in Philly, so we decided on Green Eggs. The atmosphere here is great, not too loud, and they dont overpack the restaurant with tables either. Wait time at this one is reasonable and not too long, as long as you're not coming with a big group.
(5)Lauren S.
Wooooooow. I never come to philly and a friend recommended this brunch hot spot to me. I hear the wait is always 30 min but it was well worth it. The thick cut bacon is so amazing. You get 4 huge pieces of bacon that the whole table can share (even though you prob don't want to). I had th lox eggs Benedict which were great. Not amazing but great. I wasn't a fan of the lox being rolled with cream cheese on the side. I like my lox plopped on my eggs Benedict so the yummy yolk spills alll over my eggs. Mmmmm. My friend got the French toast and wow. All types of French toast to order and the presentation is unbelievable. Please come here!!! It's sooo beyond good
(5)Kristen H.
This place is so cute! I went here with five other people and we sat at a long wooden table in a quaint nook with green walls. The waitress was super friendly and our food came out fast. I was really tempted to try the pancakes --especially the red velvet -- but I went with the lox Benedict and a fruit cup. I was thrilled with my choice! The salmon was fresh and the eggs were prepared perfectly. All it needed was just a little hot sauce!
(5)Ozzy V.
MY KIND OF PLACE AND MENU THE FOOD WAS SO YUMMY , I wanted to try everything on the menu & our waitress. Was exceptional and explained all the specials in a clear manner *margaret Www.ozzyshairart.info
(5)Rosita Q.
Service was grate and food was taste everything was fresh , potato had sweet onions and green papers I would recommend this place for bf but the it was busy I can't imagine on weekends,well I went on a Thursday as a take out and it was only a ten min wait plus they let me order from kids menu due to I had Beriatric surgery so I give it .
(4)Nataly N.
Not sure why I've always had better luck with food selections here than the 13th & Spruce location - where I feel the food I've had was generally more heavy and sloppily made, despite the upgrade in interior design since the first time I was there. The South Philly location, however, was pleasant all around. I came here for Saturday brunch, but the wait was not too bad (20-30mins). They have a separate coffee counter, so you can sip a warm caffeinated beverage and talk to your neighbors while waiting in line for your table. As always, the menu is pretty impressive, with many options to accommodate various diets. The specials that day were especially enticing. It was hard to choose, but I ended up going with their "Lambwich" which was tender and flavorful braised lamb shoulder inside toasted ciabatta bread, topped with arugula, shredded carrots, raisin jam, and harissa aioli sauce. It came with a side salad that could feed an entire adult, which made me really happy about the healthy vs. unhealthy ratio of this meal. We also had the steak and eggs (3 any style), which was really good and came with marinated spinach and a side of fruit. I would come back again and again to repeat this very same experience.
(5)Rudy M.
Big portions are never a bad thing. Highly recommend the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese. It comes out different every time, but that's just a sign that it's fresh and original. I've never seen or met a person who's finished the Red Velvet Pancakes, myself included. And I don't usually leave much on the plate. But stop the presses for the STEAK AND EGGS. Best I've every had. Hangar steak with scrambled eggs, they give you potatoes and toast with it. It's the perfect amount of food. The biggest trouble with this place is the wait and the waiting space. If you go on a weekend morning, expect at least a 30 minute wait. You can call ahead on weekdays.
(4)Jenean B.
Had a delicious brunch here with the girls! The food was good, our waitress was friendly, and the prices are just right. I give it 4 stars because the wait is insane and the entire process to be seated seemed a bit disorganized. The only other negative is that the 1st outdoor table we were seated at had poop right next to it which made the smell awful. But to their credit they immediately moved us and then cleaned it up. All in all a cute spot but expect to wait.
(4)Cherelle L.
I love this place. I do not visit Philly without getting my fix of Green Eggs, it doesn't matter which location. I really want to give them five stars but the waits are so ridiculous sometimes. I've been visiting Green Eggs since 2010, even given other restaurants a try at brunch but no one does it like Green Eggs. That daggone Kitchen Sink is soooo good. And you cannot go wrong with BYOB.
(4)Daniel M.
I've been here twice and just didn't get the chance to write a review. The place overall is great and worth the wait. It's cash only with an atm on the premises. The food is fresh the service is great as well. The average wait time for us was about 40 minutes. The two times we went there the food was good and I will be going back again in the near future. Their is a small waiting area with a fireplace and television. The inside is spread out to three different sections and there are ample amount of bathrooms spread throughout the restaurant. It seems like the staff is small and close knit which I support. They work well together and they answered all our questions. The food took about 25 minutes to come out but she told us the kitchen was backed up and it wasn't an issue with us at all. I'm looking forward to going back.
(4)Hammad H.
Delicious food and wonderful service. First time at Green Eggs despite having lived in south Philly for the past 3 years. The food is superb. We had brunch here and had the Creme Brule french toast and the Mexican breakfast. We'll come back for sure. The flavors were wonderful and the portions are huge. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The lose a star because they're cash only. Guys, it's 2015. Get with the program!
(4)Marcie W.
Loved it. This was my second time. We got here early so didn't have to wait. I had a salted caramel latte and the short ribs benedict. To die for! Service was great, place is really cute. Definitely recommend.
(5)Lola Z.
Great food as always. Our server, Carissa, was very attentive and made our experience that much better. Perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch!
(4)Adriane W.
What can I say except the food is absolutely amazing here. Don't go here if you are watching your figure though because portions are huge and calories are unknown :) Defiantly made for sharing which you will absolutely want to do because it's hard to decide on one dish. I will say though, be prepared to WAIT. You will WAIT to be seated on a normal day between 20-45 minutes and then WAIT about another 20-30 minutes for your food to arrive once you order. If you are inpatient or extremely hungry and cannot take the WAIT, I recommend that you either arrive here as soon as they open to avoid the WAIT or just go somewhere else. You can however go to the bar area and get coffee, cappuccino and pastries to make your WAIT a little more tolerable. They also DO NOT accept credit cards which I think is absolutely ridiculous is this day and age but there is an ATM on site. All in all this place is defiantly worth the WAIT and I will defiantly go here anytime I want to indulge. I did however take 1 star off but that is merely for the WAIT because time is money and none of us want to lose that :)
(4)Sheree P.
We are going to Philly next week and this is on the list of places to go! We really enjoy our brunches here. On our last visit I got the Creme Brulee French Toast...and each piece of it was amaaazing!! I've also had the Steak & Eggs and it was very tasty. You'll end up quite full off of your brunch here and you will be soo satisfied!
(4)Marthy S.
Can't go wrong with any of their French toast choices! Remember cash only! Came here for Brunch and ordered a savory dish and a sweet dish. Sat outside on a beautiful sunny morning. Smoked Lox Benedict was delicious! A bit too much cream cheese in ratio to the lox, but using brioche instead of traditional english muffin was a very nice touch. Poached eggs were cooked perfectly and the caper hollandaise added a bit of acidity. I would recommend getting the hollandaise on the side if you don't want too much of the combo of cream cheese and hollandaise sauce over powering the flavor of the smoked lox. Our server recommended getting their signature potatoes, peppers, and onions on the side instead of the rosemary potatoes and definitely was satisfied with that choice! For me, they were a bit too heavy as a side dish to the lox benedict but very flavorful regardless. For our sweet dish we ordered the Tiramisu French Toast which was phenomenal! (Just look at the pic!) Challah bread layered with espresso mascarpone, and lady fingers. I didn't taste much of the mocha in the maple syrup but still soooo good. LOVE the chocolate covered espresso beans and the chantilly cream on top pulled it all together. Service was great. Our server even asked if either of us had any allergies or dietary restrictions which was really nice. Only street parking available which can be a biznatch on a Sunday but don't give up! This place is definitely worth it!
(5)Russ M.
Amazing food and good service. Coffee was hot and fresh. Creme Brûlée French toast, a special- Panchetta and Brie Benedict, and a side of bacon. All delicious. The special was full of flavor. The bacon was thick and crispy.
(5)Fiona L.
Hands down, my fav breakfast place in Philly! Three friends and I came here for breakfast and we shared the red velvet pancakes, chicken waffles benedict, raspberry jelly krumpet French toast, and the smoked salmon toast! They were all delicious and exceeded my expectations! Sharing with my group was the best cause we all got different flavors and textures!! From sweet to salty to creamy to fluffy to crispy! It was like a party for my taste buds!! I enjoyed all of them, but I felt like the red velvet didn't really tasted that red velvety or maybe it was too hyped up which led to my great expectations. Nonetheless it was a very delicious and fluffy stack of pancakes with chocolate chips! There was parking right outside the cafe, which was very convenient! The staff were nice and friendly. She also gave us good recommendations. The place was very clean and neat. Love this place!
(5)Kelly J.
Excellent food. Excellent service. Vegan options made my day! Came back again. The berry lemonade was soooooo good! Highly recommended!
(5)Mara Z.
We took our graduate to the Green Eggs Café with her friends and godsisters last week. Luckily enough we arrived before the masses, but still had a 45 minute wait (!) It was worth it. The waitstaff was polite and helpful and the generous portions left us all with boxes and bags to take home! The best recommendation is to get there as early as you can!!
(4)Gary G.
3.5. This place is either hit or miss for me. Some things i really like..while other items i think are horrible. Let me start by saying im a savory guy, so i have not eaten the staples that have made this place so popular, such as the red velvet pancakes. If your a sweet type of eater, youd prolly dig this place. So far, the best thing ive eaten here was the shrimp and grits. Its also def more $ than other brunch joints in the area. Worth a try and def better than a diner.
(3)Diana B.
I was looking for a place to meet a friend for a nice reunion and found a clean, friendly spot with a great selection of food, good service and great ambiance. Highly recommend to locals and visitors
(5)Matthew B.
Well executed breakfast with lots of options. big portions little prices Maybe 15 minute wait ? Fast service . The shrimp and grits was outstanding the broccoli Rob and sausage frittata same Scrap it was okay- I still like Habbersets the best.
(4)Rome S.
Definitely my favorite breakfast spot. Great intuitive meals that are given in huge portions. The shrimp n grits creole was amazing and their red velvet pancakes were delicious.
(5)Jessica T.
This place has amazing food and a great selection! I had the shrimp and grits. There was a chipotle sauce on top and bacon crumbles (turkey or pork) It was mind blowing! My friend had the creme brulee french toast. They make it with a challah bread which makes it very decedant. Also very sweet. but not overly sweet. I couldnt decide if I liked his more or mine. But, then in the corner of my eye, I spotted a waitress bringing the next table red velvet pancakes.... (Sorry table 2! I couldn't help but stare!) There were so many delicious smells and sights coming from all over! This place def. left me wanting more! Only downside is that it is cash only and they don't serve mimosas =/
(5)Elisabet R.
Once upon a time, I would've given this place a rave 5 star review; but as they have branched out and opened several other locations, the quality of both food and service has gone down (which is super depressing). The last 3 times that I have eaten from here (the last being take-out), I have been sadly disappointed. Not sure what changed, but perhaps they bit off more than they could chew by creating a chain and I'm really bummed to not have my go-to brunch spot anymore.
(3)Danielle P.
I am dead out.. In love with this place! Everything that comes out of their kitchen looks, tastes, and smells wonderful! Huge, generous portions are what you're going to get so arrive hungry!! The breakfast menu is my fav, however lunch is equally awesome!!
(5)Vanna T.
3.5 stars: the service was a bit slow compared to the other locations in the city. I tried the vegetarian Benedict II, buffalo chicken mac and cheese and the green machine smoothie. My favorite was the green machine smoothie. Mac and cheese had a strange taste and I didn't like the sauce they put on the Benedict plate.
(3)Mala L.
Came here with the boyfriend back in February for Valentine's Day. I got one of the Valentine's Day specials - according to the description, it was a brownie filled brioche, topped with strawberry anglaise, chantilly cream, and a chocolate covered strawberry. Basically, a super fancy french toast. Needless to say it was delicious but also VERY sweet, more like a dessert for breakfast. It was presented beautifully, which made me even more excited about it. I was hoping they served mimosas but they didn't - not a dealbreaker though. My favorite thing about this place is how eco-friendly they are. They buy locally grown products, recycle, AND they compost all food waste!! They also don't use styrofoam or plastic bottles. Now that's not something you hear often. I would come back to this restaurant solely because of how eco-friendly they are. Side note - parking was a struggle and they only accept cash (but there is an ATM)
(4)Anna B.
Can i just say my mouth is watering and drool is slowly coming down my cheek everytime I think about Green Eggs. This establishment has a good cafe feel and the customer service was up to par. You have one person taking your drink order and another taking your food order. Look at their speicals because there might be an item that will shock you and must get. My brother and I split their pumpkin french toast and that thing was so amazing I probably got 5 cavities. I couldn't stop eating it bite after bite. He also ordered the chicken and waffle benedict which was very flavorful with the hollandaise sauce. If you want to eat 3000 calories go for this. I opted for their shrimp bacon and grits and it was lovely! hahhaha I'm not a huge grits fan but they know to make grits. It has a spicy kick but it was soooo good. I had to stop myself from trying to finish the whole plate. This place doesn't disappoint :) Im still thinking about you!
(5)Mimi L.
This place is really good. The kitchen sink was excellent. Side of red velvet pancake was superb. My kids had shrimp and grits and the other had the buffalo chicken and make and cheese. I tried both and booth were really good. The Nutella latte was average. Food is excellent here. Parking is crazy. Atmosphere is retro. Family friendly. Great place for brunch. The only reason I didn't give this place a five star was because I watched a few of the waitress take orders, punch in the orders, help bring the food out and picked up plates and so forth from other tables but failed to wash their hands. Everything is pretty open so you can see the staff at work. Also the drinks took a long time to come-out. Food was served before drink orders came out.
(4)Jeudy T.
The food is excellent and huge portions. My step daughter is a picky eater but she loved everything. We ordered her the kids red velvet pancakes with a side of scrambled eggs. The hot cocoa was too sweet for her though. My fiance and I shared the Apple pie French Toast. I had the corned beef hash skillet special which was delicious. All three if us loved it. My fiance had the bacon - Creole shrimp and grits which were devine. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back.
(5)Ahing H.
Their pancakes we're great! However their egg dishes seemed fine but not amazing. Still a fantastic place to go for breakfast!
(4)Penelope M.
This has been our go to spot since it opened, I can list several places in the hood that after a few good experiences started to slide but never this place, until recently. This weekend was the 2nd just ehhh experience in a row, I'm really getting worried about what is going on in the kitchen as of late. The thick cut bacon has consistantly been fatty but today it was literally 90% fat, I just stared at it when it came out b/c I couldn't believe the kitchen sent it out but no one came over to check on us for a while so yeah, just got about 4 total bites of actual meat out of all 3 slices, so disappointing. Next, the creme brulee french toast, always a hit with not only myself but someone else in our party always orders it too b/c I rave about it & have posted so many pictures of it on-line, it's pretty much my most favorite breakfast item anywhere, I am not exaggerating when I tell you I have eaten it at least 30 times and it's always been perfect until the last time when I was there 3 weeks ago and had it & then again today: - noticably smaller portion, the bread used to be cut much thicker and I must have at least 10 pictures in my phone showing how much bigger the portion used to be compared to now, I didn't even bother posting a pic today b/c it looked so unappealing - barely a few drips of syrup on the plate, the plate was actually dry except for a few drips of the syrup - dry bread everywhere except the top & bottom, it used to have the anglaise all over so it dripped in between the bread & there used to be much more of it in general on the plate Green eggs isn't cheap by any means, you could feed 2 people at some other breakfast places for what it costs to eat here but when the food is good I don't mind spending the money but please I hope the owners read this, please step up your quality to where it used to be!!!
(2)Alex T.
I'm shocked that this place doesn't have 5 stars. Seriously. Red Velvet Pancakes ... Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict ... wow. They even have a cool little coffee bar in the waiting area where you can grab a cup of joe while you wait and then bring it to your table. As long as you get here early enough not to have to wait, this is a beyond pleasant brunch experience. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Cee T.
Based on my experience from the past year Food : Great ! I had a favorite dish that included shrimp and grits . Unfortunately , I can no longer find it in the menu . It was amazing !! They have now replaced it with a similar dish . It is more of a shrimp "kitchen sink" like dish (mixed with everything). I ordered that dish when I went for my sister's birthday . Funny story . I am okay eating fully cooked shrimp , but my shrimp that was in that dish were not fully cooked and I had an allergic reaction . I was very upset because the reaction happened fast and I was just so upset since shrimp takes only about 3-7 minutes to cook (not even, depending on how it's cooked). Anyway , I don't frequent as much because the experience just isn't the same. Service : A bit unorganized. Could be better. Overall : Will go to on a slow day (Tuesday or Wednesday) for a quick lunch
(3)Caro M.
Good place for a sit down simple brekky! The servings are tasty enough and prices are reasonable. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is the service is pretty whack. We went here twice during our visit to Philly, and both times the server would vanish after they took our order. Both times, it took us way too long to flag someone for water or to get the check. Attentive service would be appreciated.
(3)Jessica B.
I genuinely cannot believe I have not been here sooner. Everything was top notch here, from the service to the coffee to the food. I came on a Friday when it was slower, so I cannot speak to the wait, or service on a busy Saturday or Sunday morning-afternoon, but if everything was as efficient as it was when I came I can't imagine its bad. I had a very hard time choosing what to have for brunch as everything looked and sounded amazing. I'm more of a savory brunch person but the famous red velvet pancakes and the cookie dough stuffed french toast did sound tempting, and looked even better. I did go with the smoked salmon Eggs Benedict, and was not disappointed, cooked perfectly and served with smoked salmon and herb cream cheese rolls - I cannot stop thinking about it right now. My friend got the breakfast burrito, which they can make with vegan sausage, and it was everything you could hope a breakfast burrito could be, complete with the most delicious red pepper black bean sauce... The portions are huge, and they make delicious iced coffees as well (try the salted caramel ice late). The owner or manager I wasn't sure, was at the door when we were leaving, he was very nice and also made sure to offer us an iced coffee to go, a little touch that was just really nice.
(5)Nina S.
This is a great breakfast and brunch place in South Philly! I enjoyed everything the two times I have come but there is room for improvement to make it a 5 start spot. The food is great but the service is inconsistent. I recommend these as my favorite dishes: Shrimp and Grits Crab Cake Benedict (go for the potatoes with peppers and onions on the side!) Lox and Bagel Plater Chicken sausage side The only con was the long wait for a table if you don't have a large party. I went with just one other person once and waited over 40 minutes for a table but we had the best service and a wonderful meal. I returned and was with a large group of 6 people so we were able to make a reservation but we still waited about 10 minutes for them to set our table. No big deal waiting but the service was way off that time. It took so long to just get re-fills of water. Both visits were on a Sunday afternoon but the first time I was there was much more enjoyable! I guess it really was worth the wait in that case.
(4)Hilena G.
I come here for all my family brunches and for different holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, B-days, etc.) The staff are all really nice and friendly! However it can get crowded during brunch hours, so it's best to make a reservation if you have an 8+ party. If not, you'll just have to wait. Food is great. I'd recommend the red velvet pancakes or the buttermilk pancakes.
(5)Mehreen A.
Wonderful staff and experience every time! Green eggs always has large portions, so I almost always end up with some leftovers. I would have to say this is my favorite brunch place in Philadelphia.
(5)Rachel W.
There's a reason this place is packed for brunch. The food is excellent, big portions, and the staff was incredible. I expected a long wait, but we were seated after just a few minutes. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, and there was another waitress who checked on us more than once who wasn't even our waitress. One time with her tray FULL of drinks, she paused quickly at our table to ask us if we were doing ok, before unloading her gajillion drinks at the table behind us. Everyone was really great at their jobs. The food and drinks were really great, and I couldn't believe it all came out to around $40 for two people (with sides and two drinks each in addition to our brunch entrees.) I had the Eggs Benedict and home fries, with a side of mixed berries, and it was all delicious and HUGE. Very happy with my morning here.
(5)Sonia C.
Really good place! We tried the velvet cakes and "kitchen sink" and food was awesome! Only drawback was that is CASH only place! :)
(5)J P.
Green eggs is the perfect place for brunch with a large group. They have a large menu with a mix of lunch and brunch options to keep everyone happy. Also, they do a good job at quality control. The food is great every time that I go. My favorite part of green eggs is the latte selection. The peanut butter cup latte is amazing! Its like drinking a Reese's cup!
(4)Nate A.
I've given this place tons of chances. My girlfriend started coming here about a year ago and loved it. The biscuits and gravy were my personal favorite. Unfortunately, the last 4 times we've gone, the food has had serious issues. The biscuits now consistently come cold and have an overwhelmingly bitter baking soda taste. I have no problem with honest mistakes, but having to send an order back 4 times for the first same issue of simply being cold is pretty exhausting. The service is friendly, but often items are forgotten or arrive very late.
(2)Aaron T.
Wish it was bigger and took debit/credit payments. Other than that this place is amazing. The food is and the servers are nice.
(4)Denzyl A.
If heaven had a brunch spot it would be Green Eggs Cafe. Great choices on the menu from lattes to Benedicts. One of the best brunches I've had to date. Started off with the creme brulee latte which was great. Then had to have the chicken and waffles eggs Benedict. All it needed was some hot sauce and it was perfection. Others around me had the red velvet pancakes (burst of euphoria in ya mouf!!!!) And the apple pie French toast. Definitely a must go when in the area.
(4)Nathaniel B.
Lawd i was skeptical about this place. The staff are great. Then i tasted the food. Lawd the food is the best food i ever tasted. I didn't need to put salt on the grits like i used to. Buffalo mac and cheese are the best I've tasted. This place is worth it. Best place I've been to in a while.
(5)Stefano D.
Excellent food! Defiantly a must visit, but not dog friendly due to horrible neighbors so leave your dog(s) home.
(5)Elena M.
Had the creme brûlée French toast and shrimp, bacons and eggs grits. Both were amazing!!! I would actually travel from NY just to have brunch here.
(5)Jes F.
The best breakfast place in our area. Only problem is we can never get in! Such long lines and waits on the weekend so the best time to go is durning the week or early on the weekend. I've always enjoyed the French toast.
(4)Perry H.
After having a few ho-hum experiences at the Washington Square location I was excited to return to the Passyunk Square outpost. I've been to both spots a few times and this one is, hands down, a better experience. I dunno what it is, maybe lucky ordering, but I look forward to my visits in South Philadelphia and avoid the other. We stopped in around 9 on Sunday and there was no wait. We were treated to some perfectly strong coffee and were quickly served our order. I opted for the Italian pork benedict which was good, flavorful. That said, the hollandaise was a bit thick, more like gravy than I prefer. My wife had the standard breakfast with perfectly cooked over medium eggs and thick bacon. I love how they ask you how you want your bacon...thick or thin (FYI I am on team thick.) I always hope for more with the potatoes, which are always greasy and not crispy. All in all its a solid brunch spot and worth the money (cash only) due to very sizable portions. Something for everyone as well including ridiculously large sweet entrees. Wish I could go 3.5 here but alas, we will give them the edge over Washington Square.
(4)Margaret W.
Great atmosphere and quite crowded even at 2pm on a Saturday. Sat at the bar. Service was responsive and fun. Just wished I had been warned about the amount of food I was ordering. I will come back here. I will bring my visiting family members as well. The menu had so many good things of which to choose.
(4)Chalise J.
This place is everything, food and prices are amazing. Had shrimp n grits, a side of red velvet pancakes and a order of the kitchen sink. Some of the best food I have had in years.
(5)Gabriele G.
I LOVE GREEN EGGS CAFE. Once the sting of a 45-60 min wait leaves your body, you are greeted by the best meal you will ever eat. For brunch anyway. I love a restaurant where they offer a lengthy list of daily specials such as cookie dough French toast, butterscotch krimpet pancakes, vegan Mac and cheese... and so much more! My favorite item on the menu is red velvet pancakes. They're the size of my head but OH SO DELICIOUS!! Green Eggs Cafe is the happening place to be for brunch in south Philly. I definitely recommend!
(5)Michele W.
I love that this is a block from my house! Extremely convenient for weekend brunch. Weekend brunches when I have time to wait 30-60 minutes for a table, that is. It's gotten busier and busier since opening which sometimes results in servers getting little parts of your order wrong (wrong type of potatoes, wrong type of toast, or wrong type of meat/fake meat) everything is delicious so it's hard to complain out of preference, but it would be awesome if they just got it right the first time. I definitely agree with other reviews and say that not having granulated sugar is a huge disappointment. Sugar in the raw just does not work with unsweetened iced tea.
(4)ReadyFreddie M.
Word on the street is, the Quinoa Porridge is the cat's pajamas. Too bad I got the Eggs Benedict. Undercooked eggs were basically ectoplasm on Canadian bacon, and the potatoes were, for reasons this reviewer could not discern, slathered in a healthy coating of slime. Half-expected Peter Venkman to be the bus boy and Egon Spengler to be slinging hash. The peanut butter cup latte, while quite tasty, does not really fit in with the Ghostbusters allusions above.
(2)Annie P.
Great Food! Cool Place! They do not take reservations on Sat/Sun but as long as you get there before 10 the wait will be 20 minutes or less. They don't take credit cards but they do have an ATM inside. They don't have a liquor license and are BYOB but they will sell you a $30 carafe of orange juice with a complimentary bottle of prosecco (for the win). I went on a sunday morning with a group of 4. We arrived at 9:45 and were able to sit by about 10. There's a little coffee shop set up in the waiting area so we grabbed a coffee/cappuccino while waiting on some comfy couches. It got pretty crowed by about 10:10 so I would suggest getting there around 9:30 and you should be good with a short wait. The menu is amazing. My boyfriend and I could not decide on what we wanted so we shared the Red Velvet Pancakes and the Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict. Both are to die for. (Check my picture of these to see a couple plates of heaven) Service was great. Even the guy at the coffee bar was super friendly.
(5)A F.
Used to be one of my favorite brunch spots despite the long weekend wait. However, I had one of the worst experiences today. Put my name down for a table and had three other groups of two seated before my party of two. All of which I saw coming in after me. Then, when we were finally seated, I ordered coffee and was given a creamer full of MOLDY MILK. EWW! the waitress didn't seem phased at all when we asked for a new one, maybe she's used to this happening. The food tasted delicious as always when it came but skip ahead a few hours and I feel like I really did eat the kitchen sink!! Green eggs, what did you do to me??
(2)DOYT J.
I've dined here many times and have never been disappointed. The chicken & waffles, red velvet pancakes and 3 egg omelet are all great
(4)Kenwyn N.
This place was great. Very helpful staff. GREAT MENU. I went in for brunch on a Friday afternoon with some friends and everything on the menu looked and sounded delicious. We all had our own dish, but we decided to split an order of the Red Velvet Pancakes, which I highly recommend. I went with the Eggs Benedict because as far as I remember, I'd never had eggs prepared this way and decided to have it on a whim. DELICIOUS. No alcohol, and I'm pretty sure it was BYOB but the food was so good that you won't even notice its absence from the menu. Enjoy!
(5)Laura Jill S.
I definitely prefer the South Philly Green Eggs Cafe to the Washington Square West location. The service was SO much friendlier (& I didn't mind the tattooed Hottie McHotterson host who kept smiling at me one bit). This may also be an upgrade because the Vegan French Toast SO much better than the Vegan Chicken Cheesesteak that I ordered at the other location. And the Hashbrowns w/ Rosemary, YUMMY! The portion size was almost too much for me, but I ate it all anyway! My only gripe is that we paid $15 for a small carafe of orange juice. Yes, it was freshly squeezed, & yes, we can accept that that price might include a corking fee for our Prosecco, but it still seems a little excessive. All in all, a great brunch. I'd go back!
(4)Nelio C.
The best breakfast place in Philly. They do an excellent special for a Mimosa that will keep you drunk and happy throughout your day in Philly. The short-rib eggs Benedict was very good and the mac and cheese with bacon and jalapeno were the absolute best. Next to us was a large table drinking mimosas and having a great time, definitely good to visit with a large party. Expect to wait, but it's worth it.
(5)Judy T.
Green eggs has really big portions so if you're not starving you may want to share, but then you can't get a variety of the menu. I can never finish what I order and sometimes I even regret going. It's definitely an indulging place to eat. Their food is good but its packed with sauce and toppings. Red velvet pancakes is like eating a whole cake to yourself. It's delicious and moist but definitely something to share. Their French toasts are good, the creme brûlée being one of my favorites. There's good food across the board, it's just so plentiful that I feel guilty with all this food in front of me and I can't finish it. The wait usually isn't too bad either, but there's always a wait regardless
(3)D D.
Just like the caption says when i pressed the one-star button: Eek! Methinks not! Terrible service, rude, cold coffee, greasy meals and attitude from the manager when I complained about it. Not worth it. Average food, overpriced and service with an attitude. Never again.
(1)Jessica A.
A must go for brunch. The wait can get a bit long but the turnover is pretty quick and it's not as long as the estimate. The food is incredibly fresh, innovative, and delicious. The eggs benedict options are plentiful. I, too, had the chicken and waffles benedict and it was just to die for. My boyfriend had the short rib benedict -- also delicious. The prices are more than fair as the food is of good quality and so fresh. I'll be back.
(5)Shana F.
Second time here..i had the red velvet pancakes..great but i could of did without the cream filling in between them which is very heavy and i didnt understand the chocolate chip in the pancakes..i got my eggs over easy but they are cooked in oil so i didnt like that and they we're oddly wet. The scrapple I assume is homemade and its tasteless, I would of preferred the one from the package. My husband got the shrimp and grits skillet..he absolutely loved it. He did not favor the chicken sage sausage, which is also homemade..we expected links or patties? But it was a blob of blah...not appealin and it does not taste of sage or anything for that matter. Nutella latte taste like a regular latte nothing special, the peanut butter cup latte taste just like the nutella one..basic..and it wasn't hot. I didn't find out that the chocolate whip cream was out until i figured she made the wrong latte. It would been nice to find that out upon first ordering. It's pretty weird sitting at the counter. The waiters walk by back and forth with the most unpleasant looks on there face..usually when you lock eyes with someone you shoot a pleasant eye and smirk..but nope they looked liked they were thinking of a master plan to end the world..Idk it was kinda creepy...but all in all Chelsea was a good waiter. But she didn't ask me or my husband was we satified during our meal nor when my husband gave back the sausage that practically was the entire piece and didnt want to take it home same with my scrapple. I would go back. My first time was good..this time was ok maybe the third is the charm.
(3)Lori S.
Oh my gosh everything was delicious. I just love this place. I brought my husband and kids this time. We ordered the shrimp & grits and apple pie french toast to share with my husband. My daughter ordered the omelet. My husband and daighter tried the lemonade. Wow the lemonade was delicious. I wish I could drink it and have my coffee. I will have to have it the next time I come. If you haven't gone to the Green Eggs Cafe you are definitely missing out.
(5)Giyanna M.
Ah-mazing every time. Cream chipped beef is a must. My girlfriend got the "kitchen sink" which I definitely want to get next time! The only thing I would say is, I got a side of scrambled eggs and they were a little watery so I couldn't finish them but other than that everything was great!
(4)Gwendolyn P.
Ok - so now I get why everyone talks about this place and why there is always a line around the block to get in. It is awesome! The staff is super polished and friendly, the menu is eclectic and inventive. The food is delicious and the portions are HUGE! I shared a dish called the kitchen sink and I strongly suggest sharing here as mentioned previously the portions are enormous. Even with sharing an entree we still took some it home. Try to go at an "off time" either very early or late to avoid the crowds.
(5)Christina H.
Love this place! Whenever friends are in town, we take them here for brunch because it's always spectacular. We've had a lot of different items on the menu, but my favorite is the pumpkin baked oatmeal... Amazing!!!!
(5)Kevin C.
Was recommended by many about this place. Heard there's always a wait for brunch and we waited 20 mins which wasn't bad.
(5)Catherine Z.
I've been a big fan of brunch in the past year or so but, as a suburbanite, it's difficult for me to get downtown to try all the frequently talked about brunch spots. I finally got to try out Green Eggs this weekend and I'm so happy I did. Good lord, I'd make the move to South Philly just so I could eat at this place every weekend. The portions are GIGANTIC. I boxed more than half of mine to take home and ate the rest over lunch AND dinner. I ordered The Kitchen Sink ($11) which is eggs, potatoes, peppers, onions, sausage gravy and a massive biscuit. The biscuit was buttery and the sausage gravy was some of the best I've ever had (and I used to live in the South, so that's saying a lot). It was so flavorful and had substantial chunks of actual sausage, not just sausage flavor. The whole concoction was cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet in which it was served. Nice touch. My friend ordered steak and eggs which easily could have fed both of us, along with a biscuit and gravy a la carte ($4). I hear seating can be rough here, but we arrived shortly after 8 am and were seated immediately. It's so worth getting your ass out of bed and soothing your hangover early.
(5)Joel T.
It's annoying how they are cash only. Why not offer a debit card payment option? That would eliminate the merchant credit card fees. They also have a 25 cent take home container fee. The food is delicious, but the nickel and diming doesn't give you that warm and fuzzy feeling.
(3)David S.
Just get the vietnamese iced coffee. Its the best drink on the menu. Granted, its the only drink I tried, but its amazing. So yeah. Get it. THe chicken and waffles were ok. The waffles were cooked perfectly. So was the chicken. But the waffles were a tad sweet and it throw off the taste of the chicken. It was good, dont get me wrong, but not the best I've ever had. The home fries with peppers and onions were damn good. Seems I got a ton more peppers and onions than I did potatoes. Kinda stinks, but still tasty. I'll be back for sure if Im in the area, but I wont go out of my way to get a bite from here.
(4)Denny S.
It's always one of my go to place for brunch...great service & great food! Highly recommend the kitchen sink-it's huge, greasy and delicious. Perfect to cure a bad hangover..! Cons: cash only! And they have an atm inside that will charge a fee...boo...!
(4)Amy E.
Menu is fun and i love the hipster vibe. It's a little small and crowded but everyone is extremely friendly, service was amazing! I had the kitchen sink and it was so creative and delicious! Lattes are good too
(5)Steven M.
5 Stars for food, 4.5 stars for service, I've had a couple weird experiences, never bad. Wait staff that talks quietly while reading the specials, multiple waitstaff personal coming to the table to take our order, nothing offensive or rude, just signs that they might not be the most organized. They, however, have always been nice and attentative. My biggest gripe is the wait and crowded seating area. Bring a snack with you so you have something to eat for the hour you're waiting, but it's worth the wait. The kitchen sink is, indeed, the bomb.
(4)Mindy T.
Wow.. everything on the menu sounded so good that we didn't know what to choose. But we knew we had to get the Red Velvet Pancakes! Of course I want a little of everything so I suggested we order a few things and share. We knew we definitely could not finish an entire order of Red Velvet Pancakes so we asked if we could order the kids sized portion. Our server was super friendly and allowed us to do so as long as all 3 of us each ordered an entree. So we went with the kids sized Red Velvet Pancakes, The Kitchen Sink, Chicken & Waffles Benedict and Creme Brulee French Toast. Red Velvet Pancakes... O M G. Amazing! So light and fluffy. Love the square shape of them. The strawberry mascarpone tasted like cream cheese frosting or something. Regardless, it was soooooo bomb. I would definitely get a serving of just this for my main entree next time. Perfect amount of chocolate chips.. no syrup necessary for me. MmmMm just writing about this is making me crave some more already. The Kitchen Sink. Holy crap. Our reaction when we saw it. It was HUGE and we didn't know where to start but I dug right into it. The sausage gravy was slathered all over everything, creamy and salty deliciousness. Perfect ratio of sausage in the gravy and it was just the right amount for the biscuit, potatoes, eggs, etc underneath. Soo good! Chicken & Waffles Benedict. Fried chicken on half of a Belgian waffle with poached eggs and hollandaise on top. Yum! I wish the waffle was a little more crisp and the chicken was a little hard to cut into. Was disappointed that the "sage maple and Louisiana Hot Sauce hollandaise" was just hollandaise with hot sauce drizzled on top. Still good. Creme Brulee French Toast. Enormous portion! At least 6 slices of challah I think. It was good, but I think the Red Velvet Pancakes takes the cake on this one. We barely ate this.. but gave it a try. The vanilla bean custard was delicious and tasted like........ creme brulee. They have flavors for the coffee. Try the salted caramel iced coffee! Attentive servers and the owner is also really nice. Did not have to wait long for a table on a Monday morning even though the place was pretty busy. They had a steady flow coming in and waiting.
(5)Robert G.
This place is really good, and the best of the artsy breakfast/brunch huge-portions places that I've been to in Philly. The Kitchen Sink and Vegan French Toast are favorites.
(5)Ed C.
OMG! Just went here for the first time ever and it was AMAZING! So many vegan options to choose from!!! I went on a Saturday, so it was super-packed. They don't take reservations, so we had to wait for 30 minutes -- no biggie. It's cash only and BYOB, so we brought a bottle of bubbly for mimosas at lunch. Be aware that they charge $15 for a carafe of OJ, though! On the food side, naturally, I ordered the vegan French toast. OH EM GEE! SO GOOD!!! Hands down the best vegan French toast in Philly. It even comes with vegan whipped cream! I got it with a side of vegan sausage which was also good. There were other things on the menu I wanted to try, so I will definitely be going back -- and soon!
(5)Ryan W.
Wow. I wish I found this place sooner than 2 months before I move across the country. We had brunch here with some friends. It was a busy morning, but Green Eggs has a really cool waiting area with bottomless hot or iced coffee (just a warning, the coffee is quite pricey at more than $4 for your cup, but as long as you have two or three, it's worth it- it's good coffee though.) I had the Tiramisu French Toast and my wife had the Kitchen Sink. I thought about ordering the Kitchen Sink (a skillet with eggs, potatoes, peppers, sausage, biscuit, and gravy) but ended up going for the sweeter option - which was delicious - but I was over it after my first few bites. Now, don't get me wrong, I finished it, but I also had some of my wife's as well - it was amazing. I would DEFINITELY get the kitchen sink next time. The sweet option was good, but the skillet was the better choice here.
(5)Robert F.
Overrated and overpriced. My wife went there for brunch this past week. She had the egg omelet with whole wheat bread and potatoes. Her meal cost $10. If you want to substitute the potatoes with grits, such as what I chose with my meal, it cost an additional $2. Also, if you choose to have egg whites in your omelette, you'll have to pay an additional $2. Even a substitute for fruit cost you and extra $1 or $2. You see how it adds up right? Her meal was fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. Her meal originally came out with a small hair in the food, but she informed the waitresses, who summoned a manager, apologized and offered a 50% discount on her meal. Within 5 minutes, they brought out her meal, this time devoid of the hair. To us, paying $10-12 for an omelet is way overpriced. The "La Columbe" coffee, which my first cup was not fresh, was mediocre at best, cost $3 per cup. I had to request for a cup that taste fresh and hot. I ordered the Pork Italian Benedict for $12 which contained: House made porchetta, garlic-cherry pepper aioli, sauteed spinach, topped with two poached eggs and provolone mornay sauce, on sliced seeded Italian bread. I paid extra for the grits which was very tasty and came topped with cheddar cheese. The eggs benedict tasted fine, but not overwhelming where it was a must have for the next time. At $14 with the grits, my meal was overpriced and overall not worth the value. Oh yeah and the establishment is CASH ONLY! Unfortunately I had to use their ATM, which located on the premise. My bank, PNC, charged me $2.50 for a "balance inquiry fee" and other $2.50 for a "ATM withdrawl fee." This is in addition to the $0.99 fee the ATM charges you for each withdrawal. To sum things up, even with a 50% off my wife's omelet, our bill came to $40 including tax and tip. This also included a smoothie ($5 or so), which my wife found refreshing. I'm sorry but our experience at Sabrina's Cafe was much better in terms of the food, service, and price. I won't hesitate to return, especially with their "CASH ONLY" policy.
(3)C A.
Just like sabrinas, this is another overhyped brunch spot that is not worth the wait. We got the chicken n waffles with eggs Benedict n red velvet pancakes. The c n w dish was just way too greasy , to the point that u couldnt taste much. The red velvet pancakes did not.taste like red velvet and the chocolate chips made it so sweet that we cpuld only eat a quarter of it. I d rather go.to cafe lift, honeys, cchaya, loco pez, or max brenner for brunch.
(2)Jim L.
Their food is *typically* great. I have two MAJOR issues with this place: 1) Their wait-staff is TERRIBLE. The last three times I've gone (all within the last two months), I've been given terrible service. It's not uncommon for my waitor/waitress to apparently switch off tables randomly, but in doing so, they tend to never return until I hail them for help. If I ask for a spare plate, it might take a few minutes and me having to ask two different servers. At a brunch spot where you're paying $2.50 for a simple coffee, is it too much to expect it to get refilled once? This is beside the fact that it's not uncommon for a few specific servers to be present with clearly bad attitudes. If you don't enjoy the job, 1) fake it, or 2) quit. I'm sure they can easily replace you! 2) Some food items have gone down hill. Specifically, the Chicken and Waffles Benedict. This used to be my favorite breakfast dish in the city, but they switched to sub-par chicken that's more akin to the rats that were caught crawling on their tables a while back. The last two times it wasn't properly prepared with spicy sauce/syrup. For a place charging so much, and with such a great track record, it's a shame to see this location hurting so badly now...over simply fixed things no less. I'd recommend trekking up to the Northern Liberties location until they at least replace the bad management. Also, get with the program and accept credit/debit already.
(1)Endo M.
Great breakfast place in South Philly, if not the best. Place is modern, clean, trendy & fresh. The "kitchen sink" skillet is big enough for two & the quinoa porridge is very tasty. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the food you are getting. Their homemade chorizo is also fantastic.
(5)Mrs S.
Delicious food. Friendly service. I had the creme brûlée French toast with a side of turkey bacon & scrambled eggs. Everything about it was tasty. The French toast could have been a bit warmer. But still tasty. Other folks in my party had a Cobb salad and chicken and waffles. Everything was cooked to perfection. Drinks: there is no alcohol served. Bummer. Parking: street parking. We had no issues finding a spot.
(4)Sharif L. L.
I always heard about green eggs cafe an I finally decided to try it out. I had the red velvet pancakes an I was in total shock how big they were. It took me literally a week to eat them. They were very good. The service was good, it was very busy an my wait time was no more then 5 minutes. Everything on the menu looks good. I kept looking at everyone's plate in the restaurant an wished I could have tasted their food. Needless to say I'll be back again.
(5)Annie F.
AMAZEBALLS. The Chicken and Waffles Benedict was superb. Plus, any place that has dairy-free options on the menu gets 5 stars in my book. Plus, they have vietnamese coffee (the true sign of people who know what's good in life). We were greeted right away, and the service was fantastic. At risk of making my new favorite brunch spot overcrowded, you should definitely go check this place out.
(5)Geoff c.
Probably my favorite brunch place. Relatively small establishment so it gets packed all the time. But they have a nice waiting area with couches and a TV. The food is fantastic and the staff is friendly and attentive enough. Following the tips of other yelp reviews, I've tried the red velvet pancakes, tiramisu french toast, and kitchen sink. All of them are pretty hefty meals. Huge portions. The french toast was especially dense. The strawberries on the pancakes were reallyyy good. When we got our food, our reaction was.. O_o As was the reaction from our neighboring table who vocalized it quite eloquently with a loud, "holy $h1t".
(5)Von M.
Fearing long lines, we bunny-hopped out of the house early for our annual Easter brunch at Green Eggs. Our plan succeeded and we snagged two seats at the granite counter. There we ordered our traditional holiday French Toast: Ricotta stuffed French Toast for my fiance and Creme Brulee French Toast for me. The Creme Brulee French Toast was monumentally delicious, and I particularly adored the contrast between the slightly tart berry compote and the silky smooth creme Anglaise drizzle. Sufficiently rich and filling that half of the order came home with me to enjoy later. I surmise that my fiance's French Toast was equally delicious inasmuch as he virtually wordlessly inhaled it :-). BTW, Green Eggs also makes a mighty fine cup of La Colombe coffee. Truly worth the pilgrimage to South Philly or No. Libs. Hey Green Eggs people, we need one of your outposts up here in Lower Bucks County!
(5)Jenny T.
My friends and I absolutely love Green Eggs. We loved it so much we threw a bridal shower there. Something small and intimate for the bride, bridesmaids and a few friends. They catered to our needs and was very nice with offering us the back room. Food was good as usual. Although I'm not huge on sweets in the morning nor breakfast, I tend to crave Green Eggs rather often. It's a cozy restaurant with natural maplewood & green earthy decor. With a plant that sits on each table, it makes you feel right at home. I must suggest the 'Red Velvet pancakes' if you have a sweet tooth (definitely shareable between 2 ppl), the 'Kitchen Sink' which is served in a skillet, if you love breakfast and want a little bit of everything (potatoes, cheese, biscuits, gravy, sausage & eggs). I typically don't like sandwiches but craved one and tried the 'Cafe' BLT' and loved it! The thick cut bacon is always good but the maple dijon made the sandwich. I also like the 'Fig & Prosciutto" salad but the last time I had it, the arugula wasn't the freshest so I guess that's a hit or miss. I've tried most of the menu but the first 3 are my favorites. Tips: Cash Only. BYOB- I suggest prosecco!! Portions are ginormous so consider sharing or family style. Avoid the short blond waitress, not very attentive, friendly or fast. Go either early, before 11am to avoid long wait time.
(4)Anna L.
Got the cobb salad, friend got the grilled cheese. I wanted to like this place since it's a pretty cute restaurant but the service was alright and so was the food. They ran out of the panini that I wanted (they use fresh ingredients everyday so that might have been the reason?) so I got the cobb salad which had dry chicken on it. I agree that the portions are huge. My friend had fries with her grilled cheese and it was a massive amount of potatoes. The amount of cheese inside her bread was ridiculous (she loves cheese too but thought it was a bit much) and was pretty much oozing everywhere but she said it was fine. Overall, normal, uneventful lunch.
(3)T L.
2 words: Over-effin-rated. Maybe tht was 3, whatever. This place is so irritating. The weekend waits are not worth it, the prices are inflated, and the hot drinks are stupid and tiny. And to be completely honest about the food, it CAN be good but most of the time the menu is just trying too hard to be special....sometimes I just want regular ol' brunch, not "dessert" or a "deep fried veggie burger" (ew!). Also my last meal of steak and eggs was super greasy. The steak was good but there was a pool of oil at the bottom of the dish all over the homefries and eggs and spinach. Really ruined it.
(2)Big W.
I love the food here! The atmosphere is nice (depending on when you go) and servers are friendly. I highly recommend this location over the one in the Northern Liberties area (food and service there is horrible).
(5)Z L.
My friends and I came here this past shneester for a late breakfast. When we got there I was a little hesitant because the place was hoppin and looked like it could have been easily an hour wait. Before entering we had sign waivers because they were apparently filming a TV show for BBC. We decided we weren't about all of that so we asked to sit outside, we were able to be seated immediately, which was tight. The food came out surprisingly fast and was honestly incredible. I got a Belgian waffle with cinnamon apples and ice cream, which I regretted almost immediately. I mean, anyone can really do a good waffle, but this one was pretty spectacular. The three if us all tried each other's food and the breakfast burrito is probably the best one I've ever had. Anyway, they did end up filming outside and long-story-short, if you're watching some food critic show on BBC, keep a look out for the kid in the glasses chugging a bottle of maple syrup as the host passes him.
(4)Philly C.
I LOVE this cafe! Let me just say that first! I have been here several times and the food is ALWAYS good. The service varies from time to time, but I don't really worry about that because I am addicted to the creme brulee french toast!! Not a little addicted, seriously addicted! I never eat left overs, but I always eat half and take the other half for the next day's breakfast. So what if my hot chocolate isn't always hot, I can deal with it. I almost feel euphoric after eating there. I really can't really explain it, you have to try the food and you will definitely understand my love affair with green eggs cafe. I also had the shrimp and grits with rosemary potatoes- Yummy! The red velvet pancakes are also pretty popular, but nothing comes close to those creme brulee french toast. Green Eggs cafe is a must!! Try it and you'll be in love, too!
(5)Natsumi K.
This food is absolutely amazing. I have been there three times already for breakfast (ordering different dishes every time) and I haven't been let down. I've had the Pork Belly Egg's Benedict, Red Velvet Pancakes and the Kitchen Sink. My favorite has been the Red Velvet Pancakes, very soft, not too sweet and HUGE. I had to take half of it home, but 30 sec in the microwave and it's back to the original softness. The portions are extremely large so be ready to be full and getting a take home box. The reason I gave it 4 stars is that the service can be better. The manager is extremely friendly but the service is slow. The first time I went, it took about 30 min to get our food because they had jumbled up our orders. Also, if you go on weekends, expect to wait about 30-45 min before being seated. Otherwise, the food is delicious so I'm definitely going back there again!
(4)Derek L.
The kitchen sink was incredible. Wait was long, which was unfortunate. But well worth it. Cash only
(5)Morgan D.
I've been to Green Eggs twice. In the interest of full disclosure, i'll say that my first visit was flawless. My second visit, not so much. My boyfriend and i sat and watched while tables who were seated and ordered their food after us were served their meals before us. After waiting an extraordinarily long time for our meals (a table that had been seated after us was paying their check by now) my food looked terrible. I'd ordered the steak and eggs special. It was obvious that my food had been sitting around for quite some time. If you've ever cut into a rare steak then let it sit out and dry up you know the sort of unappealing meat cubes i was facing down. UGH. and my toast was cold. I'm not a frequent bruncher. When i go out to brunch it's a special treat so i'm a pretty harsh judge, i guess. One bad meal is enough to turn me off from a place forever. I won't be returning to Green Eggs Cafe. Hawthorne's is closer, serves beer, and has never let me down.
(2)L K.
Food-great! Pricing-great! Service-terrible... I can't give 5 stars because after brunch here a few weeks ago I was dumbfounded by the terrible service. Our waitress N was so rude and inattentive. Besides giving us an attitude when ordering (which we had to wait 15 minutes to give after we asked for one more moment to make up our minds), we had to wait a very long time for our meals. In fact, the 2 tables around us ordered after us, but received our food before us. When I asked for something on the side our waitress snipped "specials can't be modified". After our food arrived, we never saw her again. Our meals were great, and the meals served around us looked amazing. The specials in addition to the regular menu all seemed appetizing. This is a place you can go on a diet and do fruit, omlettes, salads, etc. It's also the place you can go for a binge. The girls next to us looked really happy enjoying red velvet pancakes! Unfortunatly, as I was fininshing my white peach salad (which was great), I looked down at my fork full of food making its way toward my mouth AND...dead ladybug buried in lettuce and dressing. Hmmmm, I wonder. Anyway, I will return because of the casual convenience and great food. Fingers crossed for better service and a little friendliness!!
(4)Y. C.
DISAPPOINTED. 1. Ehhhh food- ordered an omelette with spinach and mushrooms, wheat toast, and bacon. bacon was thickly sliced but one could tell it had been sitting out for a while. rather chewy. the accompanying potatoes were hard and lukewarm. i sent them back to the kitchen (after the manager made me feel guilty for doing so)...he comes back out with another order of....cold, bland potatoes....smh. 2. it's almost 2013...who still doesn't accept credit cards...and if you don't, your food and your service need to be well worth the atm fees. NEVER again. i wanted to like it...i really did. my $20.00 would have been well spent some place else.
(1)Giovanna K.
I always get the Smoked Salmon Eggs Bene's...delicious. Next time I will be getting french toast because I am craving it right now. Its always packed inside. There is a super hott waiter named Pat so make sure you get a look at him and tip him well. Only 4 stars because the menu says they have a rooftop garden for their veggies because they are a "green" company. A friend of mine used to work for Green Eggs and has told me the rooftop garden does not exist. Except if you count the basil and rosemary in the potted plants up there. Revise your menu "Green" Eggs!
(4)Karl T.
One word AMAZING I'm never eating breakfast nowhere else
(5)Mini P.
Aside from always having to wait 45-60 minutes to be seated, this place is an awesome brunch spot. They are creative with their menu and have many options for vegan and meat eaters alike. I recommend the kitchen sink with the gravy on the side (you can control your likeliness to get a heart attack this way lol). Their creme brulee french toast is also a hit! You will wait a while but its worth it.
(5)Rose D.
I have gone to the one off 13th and Dickinson Streets. Great food...especially the steak and eggs. The staff is great and always friendly.
(4)Vivian T.
Awesome brunch place and I was totally blown away by the food. and the portions are HUGE and crazy- each plate could probably feed a whole guatemalan family or give everyone in the US type II diabetes and obesity (oh wait, that's already happening). But it's still a plus when you share a whole order with someone else. The best is coming with lots of people since I'm always torn between ordering savory or sweet and you can get the best of both worlds when sharing. We ordered the peanut butter crunchy french toast which was completely out of control (not sure anyone can eat this by themselves). It is of course yummy for any peanut butter fan (that's me!) but it's also super sweet since it's also swimming in fresh berry compote (aka jam). The next best thing is the KITCHEN SINK: which is 3 eggs scrambled with cheese, layered with potatoes, peppers, and onions, topped with homemade jumbo biscuit and country style pork sausage gravy in a cast-iron skillet. It was AMAZING, delicious and totally out of this world. The creamy sausage gravy with the biscuit is EXCELLENT :) My friends ordered the veggie benedict (totally great with tons of veggies!) and the breakfast burrito which is the size of a small baby. This place is one of the BEST brunch places in philly and I can't wait to come back. We came early around 10ish with minimal wait but by the time we left, the line/waiting list was out the door!
(5)Jill G.
This is the only breakfast place for us in South Philly! On weekdays, they open at 8am, and they only take cash. The Kitchen Sink has to be the star item of the menu. Biscuits and gravy, with cheese, eggs, potatoes and onions. Come in it's very own iron skillet too. Believe me, it's as delicious and big as it sounds! I do wish, however, that Green Eggs would add a dish that's just biscuits and gravy with a side of eggs, so those of us who don't want to look like we eat like longshoremen could still get their B&G fix. The bagels and lox is another stand-out. They don't skimp on the lox, and the big, salty capers are perfect. Coffee is tasty, though I'm not sure how well-versed their baristas are. You might get a funny look if you order a cafe au lait.
(4)Sandra G.
"Meh" is the best description for this place. The service is just thisside of inattentive which is ridiculous when the server to patron ratio is approximately 1:6. We waited 10 minutes for the check and then an additional 10 minutes for our change. I ordered the breakfast burrito which was missing the chorizo and it was bland, bland, bland. I don't understand why so many people want to eat mediocre food.
(2)Khanh V.
What I hate about places like this is how crowded it is every time I try to come go with friends. The food was okay when I went. I still need to try more of their menu before really reviewing on that area. As far as the inside decorating, it is something unique, but isn't WOW.
(3)Rebecca N.
Oh how I wish this place was close to me in Central NJ. I came here for a Sunday brunch after a bachelorette party. What a find! We were not disappointed... We had to wait about 20 minutes to sit down at our table. There is a cute outdoor seating area which is nice when it's not too hot. We sat inside for the air conditioning but I will say it is very loud inside. They should probably look into treating their acoustics. I was torn as all of the benedicts sounded so amazing...as did the different kinds of french toast and pancakes. With the waiter's recommendation, I went with the shrimp benedict. This consisted of 4 nicely cooked shrimp and 2 poached eggs all over a mound of cheesy grits. Drooool. It came with two pieces of toast which must have had some kind of seasoned butter on it because those alone were delicious. You get a choice of potatoes: the house potatoes sauteed with peppers and onions or roasted rosemary potatoes. I went with the rosemary and had no regrets. The whole meal was superb. The other bridesmaids were impressed with their meals as well (they ordered the kitchen sink and the chicken and waffles benedict). The pork belly benedict was one of my top choices and I hope I get to try it sometime. We also ordered a small stack of the red velvet pancakes to try. They were SCRUMPTIOUS. They had more of a cakey texture with chunks of chocolate inside. They were topped with a sort of cream cheese frosting. They were delicious and sweet but a few bites was enough for me. I'm more of a savory food person. All in all, I definitely recommend this place for brunch. I have high taste when it comes to food and this was a winner!
(5)Sandy K.
Awesome breakfast spot, suggest by the Aloft Hotel staff! The Red Velvet Pancakes was great and enough for 3 people. The Kitchen Sinks sausage gravy was the best I have ever tasted. Great service too.
(5)Katrina C.
I came here today for brunch for the first time. They told my friend a 45 minute wait, but it was definitely shorter, maybe only about 30 min, which is a plus. The waiting area has a couch, and you can get take out coffee (or sit on the couch coffee) and eat at the counter, which is a definite plus - even though we didn't do this. The menu looks good, covers most of the brunch traditional foods: breakfast burrito, tofu scramble thing, omelette, two types of eggs benedict, pancakes, some different types of french toast - they had specials too. I opted for a sandwich with sweet potato fries - an italian panini with roasted red peppers, artichokes, mozzerella, basil, tomatoes, prosciutto. Sandwich. was. delicious. plus a star for sure. Fries were really soggy. minus a star. I asked the waitress if I could get new ones, she said they are always like that. (Really? How is it that every other restaurant in Philly manages to get them right?) She talked to her manager, who said that sweet potatoes have more moisture in them, so they are always soggier. Weird, cause my friend's sweet pot fries weren't so soggy. Anyway, she was nice and offered to bring me something else instead, blah blah. I didn't really want anything else, but I didn't eat them either. I love fries, a lot, and these were definitely inedible. My sister got a dish called the Kitchen Sink. It comes in a skillet, and has a biscuit, eggs, potatoes, sausage gravy, cheese .... utter deliciousness for only $9. They earned a star back for that one. They have 3 different types of hot sauce which I liked. Iced coffee that is actually iced coffee. Great service, but the food took awhile. Oh, and if you have kids - there isn't a separate menu, but there are menu items marked with a "K" which means that they can make them into kid sized/friendly meals. Not sure what that means, but there ya have it. I had a nice experience here, delicious sandwich, but I really love my fries, and places that screw them up and then try to pass it off as normal - is well, disappointing. I might have given 3.5 if I could have. Go. Just don't get the sweet potato fries.
(4)Monica S.
This is more of a 3.5 experience, but I'm sure with more experience under their belt, they'll hit 4 stars. They nailed it with the decor and location; this doesn't feel like any of other brunch spots around town and given the newness, it's less of a home-cooking kitch vibe and more of a contemporary, clean and spacious café. The menu is pretty solid with a number of healthy choices, but there were a few things that counter-balanced the fresh approach. The grapefruit juice and the sliced fruit didn't seem freshly squeezed or freshly cut. The juice lacked pulp and the honeydew had those translucent edges that suggested they'd come from a batch of preserved fruit. Not to mention, $3 for a small glass of bottled juice...that's a little severe. My egg white omelet and my friend's breakfast burrito were pretty great and props for sweet potato fries, accepting credit cards, and pomegranate granola. I'll definitely be back here to check out other menu items like the "Kitchen Sink" - it comes in a skillet and there's chorizo, need I say more?
(3)Jonathan P.
I have never had a bad meal here. Their stuffed french toast, with berries, is the only one in the city that comes close to rivaling Sabrina's. Also, their Biscusts and Gravy is absolutely fabulous. I'm totally down with their green theme, be warned if u ask for a take-away box, you will be charged. I had no problem with this. The only downside for me, is that they are cash only. A restaurant trying to be as fancy as this should accept credit cards. they are NOT a neighborhood place, with prices so cheap that going there can be paid in pocket change.
(4)Nhi T.
It only takes a few minutes for me to walk there from where I live, and I have to say this is one of the best places to get a beautiful and delicious breakfast any day. The atmosphere is very homey and comforting. I always try something different that's savory and something sweet when I have company. The portions they provide you is more than enough and well worth it's price. I highly recommend for those who have a big appetite for delectable food!
(5)Gabrielle B.
I had heard about this place via Thrillist because of it's 'eco-friendly' stamp of approval & was really excited to check it out. When we got inside, there was no hostess podium (is this a new trend?) only a take out counter all the way in the back where I asked if we could get a seat. The place is big, and was almost completely empty except for like 15 employees/friends lounging around the back area, not sure what thats all about. It was also really quiet with the exception of a quiet TV (music anyone??).When we got our drinks & silverwear it was sort of grimy. Soap scum on the glasses & tableware ehh.. turn off. Beside that, The food was great! I got eggs Benedict & my friend got the orange goat cheese salad. I'll give this place the benefit of the doubt since it just opened up but come on.
(3)Andrew K.
Simply put. This food here is awesome. I've been here a few times and have really enjoyed myself every time. We've usually gone around 11-12 on weekends, which is usually busy. Both times we've had relatively short (~15 min) waits. As you'll read in other reviews, sometimes the servers were a little unsure and didn't give clear answers, but the food and prices make up for it. Just a side note, it's cash only.
(5)D K.
Great coffee. Servings are very large and not low in calories but very tasty. Service very good.
(5)Ting W.
Fantastic eco decor. Service was attentive and polite - just the right level of friendliness and interaction. And the food? AMAZING! I actually got the Smoked Lox Benedict (labeled as Atlantic in the photos accidentally though). MMmmm they were generous with the Nova! Each bite was even better than the last. The kitchen sink was an absolute stunner for me. While it looked like one hot mess, it certainly tasted scrumptious. When I come here again, I'm ordering the kitchen sink so I can indulge in it more! Breakfast is stellar here. Give this place a try - it's a knock out.
(5)George R.
This may be a little premature, as I intend to try more of what is offered here, but I want to get on record that this place is ok and worth a visit. I also want to get on record that the red velvet pancakes are absolutely delicious -- until you get to the chocolate chips. Chocolate is completely unnecessary in this dish! Leave the pancakes and cream alone! The Kitchen Sink needs a little work. Too much potato and cheese -- not enough meat, onion. Also a little hard to eat. I was quite happy with the service. The atmosphere is great. They have really come to address the waiting issue, and the addition of outdoor seating brings life to an otherwise ho-hum South Philly block. I have to say that I also like the fact that the staff is not made up of a bunch of hipsters like everywhere else in the neighborhood. I think this is a smart move that makes the place more accessible to different kinds of patrons. It reminds you that East Passyunk is more than that -- it is a neighborhood with a diverse population of families and good people young and old. I think I am going to go cry now. So my plan is to come back a couple times, hoping that someone listened to me about omitting the chocolate chips from the otherwise SPECTACULAR red velvet pancakes, and I can see myself bumping my rating up to **** in no time.
(3)Wei T.
I visited Green Eggs for the first time this morning and I have to say that this is my favorite brunch spot in Philly! I ordered a waffle with fresh blueberries, bananas, and strawberries. The waffle itself was lightly covered in cinnamon and powdered sugar. I typically don't order sweet things for breakfast, so I was a little worried but it was perfection. It wasn't very sweet at all, even with the syrup. It was pleasantly light. It wasn't a huge portion but it was the perfect size for me. If you eat a lot, you may want to order something else along with it. The decor of this place is really nice. I also love that they serve La Colombe coffee. Service was eh. Our waitress was nice but I had to ask for water three times and coffee twice. Although Green Eggs menu is not as extensive as Sabrina's or Honey's... the food in my opinion is certainly better.
(5)Christopher M.
All Aboard the Brunch Express! Let's Move 'em out! This place runs like a Swiss Watch- That's ok, except when you realize you're part of the calculated, efficient timepiece. I had the Breakfast burrito, she, the Strawberry Shortcake French toast. The food was ok, but the service from our young blond waitress, seemed, well perfunctory- the food arrived just lukewarm, then, no checkin' in on us... that is until checkin' out time. Here's the check... NEXT Customer! Ok, so they get busy. So they have a system. But this morning... it just wasn't that busy. In contrast, as busy as things get at Hawthones or Silk City, in our experience, the food always comes hot, and the staff is aware of you during the meal. I might try again - maybe- but certainly not on a weekend. Hostess/Greeter was pleasant- Waitress... not so much.
(3)P T.
I love this place!! The breakfast here is ludicrously excellent!! The service is good. If you are heading to here bring cash. Does not accept credit cards.
(5)Ally T.
What a shit show. My boyfriend and I were excited to try Green Eggs Cafe after numerous friends saying how good the food was. Well, no one ever mentioned the service... And I can see why. We walked in and grabbed a seat at the counter after being told it'd be a 15 minute wait for a table-- we were hungry!! We each ordered a breakfast burrito. I, being a vegetarian, ordered mine with the vegan sausage rather than the chorizo that came in it normally. The waitress asked me if I wanted it totally vegan, I said no, just sub the vegan sausage- I don't eat meat. My boyfriend then ordered his burrito with bacon instead of chorizo (sausage makes him sick). She nodded and went to put our order in. When the burritos came out and were put in front of us, I asked the food runner which had the vegan sausage in it (obviously, so I didn't take a bite of my boyfriend's bacon burrito). He said, "oh, one was supposed to be vegan style?" I said "no, just with vegan sausage instead of chorizo.... " So he took mine away, saying it would take them a few minutes to remake it. I look down, and there is a side of something still sitting in front of me. I ask the waitress what it was and she didn't know. I smelled it and realized it was a side of vegan sausage. My boyfriend's burrito came out with the chorizo and a side of bacon. We told the waitress about it, and she dumbfoundedly looked at us and went to get the manager. The manager came over to us, and she and the server tried to understand our SUPER COMPLICATED order. They spent a few minutes basically trying to tell us that we were wrong in ordering. (a huge customer service no-no.) Getting frustrated, I said to her, "Clearly there was just a misunderstanding with the order. Can we just fix it please?" She then shot me a dirty look, cutting me off with "LET ME FINISH." So after a few more minutes of explaining how we wanted our burritos (one with vegan sausage, one with bacon-- really difficult, I know) -- she huffily took the remaining chorizo burrito and the two random sides away. When our burritos finally came out the right way, they were handed to us by the manager herself. She snippily said as she put them down, "Just to let you know, we don't make modifications like that here, but we did it for you this time." My eyebrows went up, as I recalled the "Vegan Option Available" symbol that appeared next to the burrito on the menu. "That's strange," I mumbled, to which she put her hands up, saying, "I'm just following policy." Strange, usually policies that strict in nature are mentioned somewhere on the menu, so innocent vegetarians and those with food allergies know to eat elsewhere. So, in a nutshell, if you're looking for a friendly neighborhood brunch spot, I suggest you try Cantina or POPE (on the weekends) --- the food there is just as good if not better, and at least at those spots you're treated like a friend, not an intruder. We will never go back to Green Eggs Cafe. I suggest you follow suit.
(1)Tina C.
The grits and shrimp are out of this world
(5)Aaron O.
There is an unspoken and continually escalating war in Philadelphia. Who is winning depends largely on which partisan you chose to believe, and there is also a lot of misinformation in this conflict. The roots of this war are the same as the roots of any other war - resources. Specifically, which combatant is best able to charge exorbitant rates for pancake batter. This is The War of the Brunches. It began slowly...a few places started charging $10 + for breakfast food, with the additional possibility of overpriced Mimosas, Bloody Marys and $5 juices containing the word "fresh". As lines snaked out the door, other restaurants caught on to the potential for gorging and joined the fray. Soon pubs were offering special brunches, restaurants were forcing servers out of bed before noon and ambitious restaurants began competing for a piece of the profits. Not since the advent of pizza and burgers with the word "kobe" attached had food profit margins been higher. The traditional heavyweights in this battle are Sabrinas and Morning Glory. Honeys competes as a VERY distant third because the tight jeans and caked on make up of the Northern Liberties crowd cuts off blood flow to the tongue. Others have notable offerings as well - like Figs and Farmicia. Reports from the front contained rumors of a combatant that had the Bella Vista power houses nervous...an ominous relative new comer known as Green Eggs Cafe. We decided this was the morning to scout the new(er) combatant. To cut to the chase, Green Eggs Cafe got the important stuff right but missed in some other areas. The main war, the food, compared very favorably, perhaps even surpassing, the competition. The menu was varied and creative...with similar price points. My wife's red velvet pancakes satisfied all of the senses...they tasted as good as they looked, which was difficult. My kitchen sink breakfast had fantastic biscuit gravy, a delicious biscuit, generous portions of well cooked potatoes and just the right touch of cheese to the eggs. Coffee was less favorable...too strong and possibly sitting in the pot too long. Sabrinas and Morning Glory both use La Colombe, which hits every note. This hit my...is that Starburnt? key. Service was notably slower, less competent and less friendly than our other favored spots and the atmosphere was far more dull. I liked the salt and pepper mill and LOVE being served sugar in the raw cubes, but the place itself felt...I don't know, too NY'ish to me. I like my brunch down home hip, and this wasn't. Overall, I'll stick to my Bella Vista joints, but the food here is a match to anything and I LOVED the menu. They need some work on their service.
(4)Maria G.
everyone raves about this place. the brunch is out of this world. I happened to be in South Philly for the day so my friend and I stopped in. The wait is long so be ready to stand outside. Good thing the weather was sunny and warm on Sunday. I ordered the breakfast burrito. Not a fan! no flavor, no seasoning. I was disappointed. My friend had the omelet which he loved. maybe I'll give it another try. I noticed the red velvet pancakes!
(3)Robert B.
Yeah. I'm feeling this spot. I'm skeptical of a place that franchises, but I ripped the hell out of that kitchen sink platter they offer. Best part? No carbs in the entire plate. No, wait. I'm kidding. But it's fantastic, so go.
(5)Hanna C.
I've heard great things about this place and so I finally got to try it for myself and boy am I glad I did! I had the creme brulee french toast. Nothing but delicious-ness. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. My friends got the kitchen sink, pork italiano and chicken cutlet sandwich. All very good. I definitely want to go back and try the rest of the menu!
(5)Rick B.
One of the best breakfast spots in Philly, period. Creative and tasty items to satisfy anyone. This place is jammed every weekend for a reason.
(5)Angela E.
I don't usually give 5-stars to a place I've only been to once, but since I know I'll be going back and will likely be impressed again, they're getting all my stars! One thing that drives me crazy about brunch lately is the wait time and the exorbitant prices. That being said, there are ways to avoid both, so I expect most places to recognize that and make amends. Green Eggs Cafe seems to have found a happy medium by offering a bar service (which most diners have- get a clue people!) to those who don't care if they have a table setting. They also have a, gasp, waiting area with couches and a tv. Insanity! The place was bigger than most hot-spots, too, so eat your heart out Sabrina! I found their menu refreshing. If I'm going to pay $$, I better not be able to recreate this dish at home. I usually get eggs benedict or juevos rancheros or an egg dish, but when my eyes settled on peanut butter crunchy french toast, I put the menu down and tried to keep my heart from beating out of my chest!! Yes, please! I also ordered a side of bacon and although I ordered it crispy, it was late and not crispy. I should have ordered the chorizo because it was very tasty and in a patty form. The best I've had in quite a while, and I love chorizo! There were a bunch of other things I wanted to try. My friend got the grilled cheese & tomato soup, along with a cup of hot chocolate- all of which I want to try. Also, the fried oyster po'boy, corned beef reuben benedict (sweet Jesus!), vegan shephard's pie....seriously, worth the wait.
(5)Abbie D.
Haven't had anything on the menu I didn't enjoy. One of my favorites is Egg & Chips aka Eggs My Way... I substitute the potatoes for French Fries then put my perfectly over easy eggs on top and let the yolk oooz over the chips, add some Chulula and ta-da!!! You just had the best breakfast ever!!! I like the turkey bacon too and always ask for it well done. YUM YUM YUM!!!
(5)Amy S.
I absolutely LOOOVE this place. I had the eggs benedict and WOW it was a party in my mouth. my boyfriend had the creme brulee french toast and that was like a rave in my mouth. go here, you won't be sorry. tasty tasty food!
(4)Keo N.
Good food for the price, okay service and it's a great hangover cure
(3)Jessica E.
After my initial so-so experience at Green Eggs Cafe, I learned to love it. The coffee is great and the pancakes with vanilla anglaise and fruit became one of my favorite brunch items that I've ever had. However, we went again yesterday and the experience left much to be desired. My boyfriend and I brought our parents for brunch (his are from out of town) and our server treated them with the most unabashed disdain that I have ever experienced at a restaurant - or anywhere for that matter. The rudeness and eye rolling were so pronounced that it was almost comical. She was at least cordial with myself, my boyfriend, and his brother (I suppose as long as you are 35 or under, you deserve to be treated with respect) but every time our parents would ask a question, or even look at her, she would little more than sneer. When creamer spilled, she practically whipped the bus boy with a towel, demanding "CLEAN THAT UP." Not surprisingly, when she found a nice tip with the check (which was undeserved), she came back with her best imitation of humility to thank us. While I still really enjoyed the food, I will not be returning to a place to pay money to be sneered at over coffee and eggs. It is a shame because the other servers I've had have been very sweet, and the host staff is nice as well. Too bad. With eight trillion other delicious brunch options in South Philly, I will count Green Eggs Cafe as a loss.
(1)Shanelle S.
I just left brunch with my friend & this place was GREAT! The couple next to us came yesterday for breakfast & was back today for lunch. The food was great. The portions were very generous & the prices are reasonable. The servers were all nice & extremely helpful. This might be our new brunch spot!!
(5)Wynn N.
I frequent Green Eggs. It was my first time at their Dickenson location. I'm not a huge fan of the staff here. My chicken and waffles was perfect. I asked for my biscuit and gravy dish to be served freely hot as I was once served very cool before at another location. It came out warm, no biggie, but the biscuits were hard as if they were stale. Atmosphere was nice, but overall, I prefer the Center City location more. Their staff seem more down-to-earth.
(2)Valentina L.
Be careful of the food portion it's huge. Three of us can't finish one order. Other than that it really worth the price and they have really special red velvet pancake that's my favorite.
(4)J K.
Potatoes, scrambled egg with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon includes toast. Also, cinnamon apple french toast. It was delicious, they only lose a star for the waiter giving us time to view the menu and never coming back to the table. After 10 minutes we flagged down someone to take our order. It's not cheap, but worth it!
(4)David W.
Excellent service overall. I recommend the Veggie Benedict (eggs perfectly poached, they must have a special poaching device that keeps the whites together), and don't miss the Quinoa side dish, which could be enough alone for breakfast. I took half of mine home. My wife reports that the Italian Benedict was delicious. At 10:30 on a Sunday AM, I was surprised there wasn't a line, so we were seated immediately at an outside table. Although the place was very busy, I didn't get the "we need this table" attitude from the server, and were able to hang for a while over coffee.
(5)Jessica S.
So this is the best brunch I've ever had. Even the eggs was super bomb. The wait was looooong but I see why. A must if in philly.
(5)Samantha F.
We aren't from Philly, so we naturally went to yelp to find a good place for breakfast. They got us right in and the host was extremely courteous and friendly. After that, the service was very, very, slow. They were very busy, but a "hey, I'll be right with you," goes a long way. one person brought us coffee, another took our order, and another brought our food. We waited over 15 minutes to even get menus, and waited even longer to get our check. We had red velvet pancakes and eggs Benedict. Both were delicious, but honestly, made me feel sick the rest of the day. Not sure if it was just me, or if it was the food. Needless to say, with the sick feeling all day and the slow service, we probably won't be coming back when we visit again.
(3)Michelle D.
If you have a huge appetite, you should definitely get the red velvet pancakes! If not, share with another person like I once did. My favorite has to be the apple pie french toast! Great place to have brunch with a friend or a date.
(5)Joe P.
Saw this place highlighted on BBC America. Took a party of four to breakfast today. Got lucky - parked right in front and we were seated immediately. Food was delicious! Prices are on the higher side for breakfast but you get a lot for your money, both in quantity and quality. Service was equally impressive. Everyone left full and happy. Overall, well worth the trip from South Jersey. Looking forward to returning for their lunch items.
(5)Maratino S.
I need ten stars for this place! Ate breakfast today at green eggs cafe and it was amazing! I had a wild truffle mushroom omelet with truffle oil, shaved parm and whipped herb ricotta. It was delicious! Love this place! My husband had shrimp and grits and he said it was delicious! Everything is always so tasty and fresh. Great coffee! Always so crowded so be prepared to wait a while but that just goes to show how great this place is that so many people are always waiting. Trust me, itys worth the wait. Did I say I love this place?
(5)Sal M.
To be fair, the lady and I have been fans of this location in the past, for it's consistency and for it's imperfect yet efficient service. It always bothered her, however, that they would clear me, for example, while she was still eating, thus making her feel pressured to finish. Having many many years of hospitality experience combined, we notice these things. In light of the sister location's bad press, we thought we could get a table easily this holiday wknd and wouldn't mind supporting a struggling place we've enjoyed before. We did in fact sit right down and got rolling right away. For a place that offers a mimosa special, I was surprised they gave me my mom mom's little wine glasses, instead of flutes for our BYO mimosas. No biggie. Tasted the same. My porridge, however, didn't taste great cold, so I hesitantly (server remember) sent it back. It came back, actually a whole new one it appeared (thank you) just as cold. I lied at that point,not interested in the drama, and said it was fine. The coup de grace came when a young lady cleared us. We've often noticed they had a habit of bringing other table's dirty dishes with them to visit when they pass your table, and that they will stack plates on the table in front of you as they clear. Well this time they waited till we finished, but brought someone's dirty plates to our table, AND stacked them on her plate on our table. That is the main reason I bothered to review.
(2)Karl H.
Just about tried every french toast special they all rule. If you are really hungry try the red velvet pancakes (or share they are megahuge). Today i tried the lunch for the first time a cheese steak w/fries it was excellent. The eggs benedict are great as well.
(4)ellie l.
Mmmmm I love this place!!!! Everything is reasonably priced, they always have yummy specials, and I love that they send you a text message when your table is ready. The food is consistent and really good!! I have to try the "kitchen sink" which seems to be the ultimate breakfast served in a skillet. Order the cheesy grits for the table...you won't regret it!!!!
(5)Lizette H.
I absolutely looooved this place. Any guests I had from out of town would go here with me to have the lox and eggs Benedict and french toast. I'm giving it 2 stars *only* because the waitresses can be a little to chatty and take forever to bring out warm, not hot food. This happened once and I thought it was a fluke, but I went again and lo and behold...same thing. The waitress took over 25 minutes to bring out our food. I don't blame the cooks, the food was great, just not hot- because of the waitress. I never had a coffee refill and it's just unpleasant and annoying now. The busboy seemed really nice. I asked him if he could go check on our food and even he agree we were sitting there for a bit. It can be really frustrating when you see a group near you order dishes that come in skillets, finish their meal, and pay (to boot!) before my food hasn't even arrived....AND I ORDERED PANCAKES! What a shame. I thoroughly enjoy the food, but I will never go back. Take out...maaaaaaaybe...but I am *not* sitting in there and dealing with these waitresses again. Off to Day by Day, they're closer to me anyway. two stars for the the food. -3 stars for the horrible service.
(2)Nsharin T.
All I can say is...Kitchen Sink! Its a skillet of deliciousness, I am still not sure all that is in there but I can say its glorious and mouth watering. Huge Portions and the same can be said of their gargantuan burrito. Oh and they experiment with pancake batter - amazement they recently had a Red Velvet pancake, WHAT!?! While the waitstaff at times seems a little ditzy but the food, pricing and the fact that there is never a long wait make it all okay. This is a CASH ONLY restaurant but you can come as you are be it from church, playing tennis with friends or a wild night of partying.
(4)Kristy B.
Green Eggs Brunch has been our go-to spot for the last 2 years and the food NEVER disappoints... the service on the other hand is well unpredictable. The food was always worth waiting an hour even if we did have a reservation and they were backed up. The manager even gave us free french toast and pancakes to our group who waited an hour and a half when they told us the wait was 30 minutes. The servers tend to always be rushed but sometimes you get a good waitress sometimes not. I will continue to come here based solely on the amazing food. I just know ahead of time that the service will lack. If you wait, you will not be disappointed with the food no matter what you order!! But if you have never tried the creme' brûlée french toast, you will never go anywhere else for french toast again. The kitchen sink is SO good and you will still have left overs. You just can't go wrong!
(4)Victor H.
I have been a couple of times now and I really do heart this place. First time was the veggie benedict and the second time was the veggie crepes and wow! Amazing. Loved every bite of it. The veggie benedict was poached egg over sauted spinach, mushroom, pepper on broiche with hollendaise sauce. Loved every but of it. The veggie crepe was the same vegetables wrapped in crepe with a tomato cream sauce over.. Added the rosemary potatoes and loved every bite. I was very happy on both visits and will certainly return for my veggielisious breakfast options!
(4)Jarret L.
Wish they had little places like this in NE Philly. Let me start by saying that this is not an ihop. You do not get rooty tooties and you will not pay $6 for a meal. My wife and I went here for breakfast after reading reviews. The French toast is about $11 but it is enough for two people. I am about 240 lbs and can eat so I know an average size person will get their fill here. The iced coffee was good and they even brought liquid sugar which was a nice treat. The "kitchen sink" was good and filling but I wish I would have gotten the "creme brûlée" French toast instead. Our bill for two of us was around $28 but well worth it.
(5)lyndsey F.
I. CAN'T. EVEN. My friend and I walked from Center City to here and back on Monday, the blussteriest day of the year, and although my feet were frozen, my face chapped, and my hair like a lioness in the jungle, it was worth it and I would do it every day. Let's talk for a second about pork belly benedict, which is what we both had. Pork belly, poached eggs, and gorgonzola sauce on top of an english muffin? I'm in. Every single bite was savored like it was a crown jewel. I would have licked my plate, but Emily Post calls foul on that! My friend also ordered a side of bacon, which was the best bacon I've had in Philadelphia. I don't know why, but the flavor is insane and the texture is crumbly and crispy and warm all at the same time. They also offer a " buy a carafe of orange juice for $30 and get a 'free' bottle of prosecco" situation, which totally gave us brunch buzz, which is the best kind. I love that they offer a variety of hot sauces, because I happen to love hot sauce on everything. I do not love that you have to ASK for Splenda. Yes, I like fake sugar in my coffee, I am not apologizing...even though the waitstaff kind of give you a look when you ask for it, like "Oh our organic lumped sugar is not good enough for you?" My advice? GO NOW. But bring your own sweetnlow.
(5)Chris G.
Food is really good and well-prepared; GREAT Celeriac soup last week!. Only 3 stars because service was barely OK. 4 servers standing talking @ back of room w/place less than half full and hadn't been busy for the 30 minutes we were there. Took 8-10 minutes to be acknowledged that we wanted something and then another 10 minutes to get coffee refill, but no explanation if coffee had to be brewed or why delay. Maybe the NoLibs has better service or the soon to be opened (?) Gayborhood location will have more professional servers.
(3)Paige C.
Good Food, Bad Service ultimately leaves this place as a totally average, "probably-don't-need to-go-back" brunch spot. We arrived on Sunday morning with a few out of town friends and were told we could immediately be seated outside, which was awesome considering the line. It took a long time for someone to take our order and every time our waitress could be bothered to talk to us, it was with disdain and contempt. God forbid we ask for extra hollandaise sauce (which we did!) They served three of us and swore up and down that the fourth dish was on it's way out-- so we politely waited for our fourth dish to be served -- 15 minutes later our meals were cold and my husband was pretty peeved. The servings were large and the food was tasty. The "kitchen sink" was pretty good, although the biscuit was dry. The veggie benedict was yummy- although as mentioned before, I wanted a little bit more hollandaise sauce than was given. This place shines on it menu and the execution of the food met expectations to an extent, but unfortunately, nothing truly blew us away. Also, it's cash only which is just kind of annoying. Bottom Line: Give it a try and hope you don't have our waitress. Worth a try if its not your first choice, but not a primary go-to spot given Philly's growing list of breakfast winners.
(3)Mavis D.
Delicious, Fresh and Innovative... .what's not to like. Did I mention DELICIOUS. Good Luck Gettin a Table!!
(4)Tina B.
One choice item... Creme' Brulee french toast Eat here it is a definite win. Fresh tangerine juice, great service, and great food. Did I forget to mention Creme brulee french toast!!! Oh yeah baby take a bite of that goodness GRACIOUS and tell me you didn't have a foodgasm!
(5)Susan L.
3.5 stars? Its a little late to pull an April Fools Day, Yelpsters. The first thing I did when I get home was write this review. Pshh. After reading about this place in the Metro, the boy and I decided to check it out on a Saturday morning-ish (OK, it was almost noon when we got there). Luckily there were plenty of seats so we were seated immediately. Our waitress was friendly and helpful; when I couldn't decide between the stuffed french toast and the croissant french toast she chose for me (croissant) and boy, am I glad she did. Normally I don't like sweet stuff as my first meal of the day but the syrup, cream and croissants were a perfect balance and didn't upset my stomach. The boy had belgian waffles with cinnamon apple and vanilla anglaise with side orders of bicsuits & gravy and scrapple. Scrumptious. Normally I am not a fan of scrapple but I ended up eating most of it. The decor is simple, tasteful and bright. They grow their own herbs and spices and make an effort to use organic or local foods. They only take cash now but its due to the rising costs of bank fees, and instead of lowering their standards or raising their prices, they made it cash only. Thats pretty damn smart...why the heck doesn't everyone else do that?? And for those who pointed out their staff's dress code - who the freak cares? Its their service that matters not what they're wearing. Besides, if I was spending my weekend mornings on my feet serving food, I'd rather wear spandex pants too. Needless to say this is one of my favorite places for brunch and I cannot wait to go back. If you're a fan of Sabrina's, this place is definitely a contender for your heart, especially because the portions are a bit more realistic and the prices are friendlier.
(5)Isaac R.
After moving to South Philly I was a little concerned about the food I would find. As a Center City guy I treated South Philly like a novelty, going there only to find the cheapest and wettest of Chinese. So when I found myself living on 15th and Dickinson, I was suddenly lost in a world of mini-markets and gunfire. Thankfully, a friend of mine brought me to the east side of broad street, which is a completely different world somehow. We found this lovely little place only a few block away and, quite frankly, I had a great time. It's a clean, tidy little place with smiling tattoo'd servers everywhere. They don't take cards, which is always a little off-putting, but their ATM only has a .95 fee, which is unheard of and wonderful. I ordered a cafe mocha to begin with (which was delicious though not completely different from every other cafe mocha), and ordered an eggs benedict with smoked salmon. It didn't take terribly long for the food to come, and was just enough time to finish our drinks. I immediately fell in love even before eating, though, when the waitress asked if I wanted hot sauce with mine, which included sriracha. If I had a dollar for every time I've wanted sriracha with my breakfast in the city and couldn't get it, I'd have all the dollars. Anyway, the food was fantastic (came with a bowl of fresh fruit with powdered sugar) and was extremely filling. I considered taking some of it home, but realized that taking raw fish home in 90 degree heat is the worst idea, so I forced myself to finish it and live uncomfortably but happily for the rest of the day. Their specials looked ridiculous, I'll have to try their snickers french toast next time.
(4)Alexandra R.
food has always been amazing every visit. However, this trip was a little different, because there werent any specials. The specials board is usually filled with five items that are chef-inspired and delicious. The serever explained that there was a transitioning hef who was still working out the kinks in his specials. So, when ordering off the regular menu, I had the breakfast burrito- it was good, but a majority of it was peppers and onions. I like peppers and onions as much as any foodie- but these were overkill. The servers at GreenEggs are always busy, this usually means when they get to your table to have your food and drink orders ready.
(4)Maria D.
I tried the Kitchen Sink..it was okay, but not worth coming back for. The portion was huge, and I took half home, but it was way too salty. I was hoping to try to the Birthday Cake French Toast, but it was off the menu.
(3)Morgan C.
Always a yummy breakfast/brunch spot- the wait on weekends can be pretty intense, and cash only is not super convenient l (they do have an ATM though). The food is always good and service is great, but it can be a little pricey- and sometimes I just want a simple breakfast (rather than pancakes that should be dessert).
(4)RJ C.
I go here a few times a week. I've had the Chicken & Waffles Benny, the Creamed Chipped Beef skillet. I've tried to order the Red Velvet pancakes or the Creme Brûlée French toast, because they look delicious as they pass, but I just can't. I always get the Kitchen Sink. And it's always awesome. And sometimes I finish it there and sometimes I finish it at home later. The service is great, staff friendly, fireplace is nice in cold weather. Awesome place.
(5)Gar L.
The place has good food but it's just dang near impossible to get a table. This place could double in size/staff and still turn people away. If your friends want to get together for brunch, be prepared to wait outside for an hour for a table. The food IS good, but i dont know if it's worth the trouble!
(4)Christina H.
My new favorite! I wish I could have ordered everything on the menu, but since that's not realistic, I will have to come back very soon. The red velvet pancakes are out of this world - along with the coffee, home fries, service, and cleanliness of the restaurant. Green Eggs Cafe...I think I love you.
(5)Matt K.
Unique menu and well prepared. We shared the Chicken & Waffles Benedict and Creme Brûlée French Toast. We could barely stop shoveling them in to talk to each other!
(5)Joanne A.
Saturday morning brunch and magically only a 5 minute wait for myself and 2 friends. MUST HAVE: eggs benedict with smoked salmon (photograph to be added). delicious!!! filling!! amazing. MUST DO: bought a bottle of champagne for $30 and it came with a carafe of orange juice. between 3 of us, we enjoyed 3 glasses of mimosas EACH for only $30. amazing. I will be back here to try something new if not just for this exact same combination.
(5)Katie P.
Although I've also been to the 13th Street Center City location, I think I like the ambience of this one better. The food here is beyond amazing. If you love brunch, you must come here. But come on an empty stomach because the portions are absolutely MASSIVE. My favorite item is the Red Velvet Pancakes but there are several other menu items that I've tried and loved. The waits here on a Sunday can get pretty crazy, but they usually overestimate how long it will take to be seated and it is well worth the wait. Very vegan friendly and reasonably priced for the quantity of food you get. Also, as a devout lover of french fries, I must tip my hat to their delicious fries.
(5)Felicia H.
My favorite place to go in Philly for breakfast or lunch. Their chicken salad is amazing and their Creme brûlée French toast is to die for. Their iced coffee is also delicious. I've never been disappointed!
(5)Catherine K.
Ahhhhhmazing! We bought the kitchen sink, steak and eggs and their special apple pie French toast. So delicious, every single bite!
(5)Antonio W.
My buddy took me here because it's a few blocks from where he lives. This place is legit. The food is very good and at a good price and the portions are generous. The eggs Benedict were very good and so is the red velvet pancakes. They have very good drinks and shakes too. I'll want to hit this place up next time I visit.
(4)Candice B.
I am excited to be living close enough to walk on over whenever I feel the urge to eat a novelty breakfast. One thing that irks me about novelty breakfasts is the complexity that overtakes some ideas, the mix of 7000 different ingredients that leave me confused. Enter the Red Velvet Pancakes. Pancake, cream, strawberry, done. Anywhere else, the chef would fill it with cream and banana and sausage, top it with nuts and strawberries and broccoli, and serve it with a reduced balsamic cream of mushroom soup maple compote; and it would be called Red Velvet What The Freakshow Massacre Is This. Sabrinas, I'm looking at you. Much love (so much love), but less really is more. So, Green Eggs. The perfect balance of interesting and simple. Besides the famed pancakes, the PB&J French Toast has exactly the right number of ingredients, and any of the french toast specials follow suit. The egg dishes are all good, the rosemary potatoes are divine, the BLT will knock your socks off if you're into BLTs, and even the falafel could stand up against some of the other falafel choices around town. Bottom line is, you can't go wrong ordering anything here, though if you get overwhelmed easily I would avoid the Kitchen Sink. I happily drink the coffee, but it's a little bit too bitter for my taste. That is not Green Eggs' fault, of course, but if you aren't a bitter coffee lover, you might want to pass. The reason I can't give this place 5 stars is because of the service. One person will take your order and bring you the check. Twelve other people will refill your coffee and water and take your plate when you're finished. If you want to order a side of bacon halfway through your meal, good luck finding your server and/or flagging them down as they whizz by your table. While I will come back again and again for the food, I am less than thrilled with feeling dismissed when I want more delicious food to stuff in my belly. Cash only.
(4)Syvan T.
The food was incredible. The eggs benedict was cooked perfectly and the side of home fries were delicious. The red velvet pancakes almost taste like a red velvet cake inserted into a pancake. They had chocolate chips inside and strawberries on top and were just scrumptious. I would recommend both to split. The staff was very nice and the atmosphere is warm and homey. They have different flavored coffees, I had I loved this place and will be visiting again. The prices weren't astronomical but not exactly cheap either. I'd definitely come here again
(4)Sybille P.
The food here is fabulous. I had the Tiramisu French toast and it was soooo decadent and the portions are HUGE! Definitely go on an empty stomach. Two reasons why I'm not giving it 5 stars. 1. Cash only. "Where they do that at?!" and 2. $0.25 for a leftovers box? I'm sure they're not that hard up. Other than that, a great Philly spot.
(4)Natalie M.
First of all, I am a huge fan of local cafes and privately owned restaurants. And if you are too, this place is PERFECT. The setting is modern with a touch of a nature, making it a pretty casual place (no need for fancy for breakfast!). My entire meal and my friends' meals were all fantastic, but I don't think any of us finished because the portions are so big. If you go, I recommend the raspberry chocolate truffle lattes, they were so good we got them to go too!
(5)Matthew H.
I have lived in Philly for a while now and live in South Philly not too far from this Green Eggs location. I have been to 2 of the 3 numerous times and have always enjoyed myself. Yes there is a wait usually on the weekends but we have found that if you can get there before 10:30 am or so you can usually avoid a wait or have one but it's maybe 15 minutes. Service has been good and we haven't ever had a server that was an issue. The food is great and the portions large so definitely come hungry. On our most recent visit we sat at the counter and ordered. We did the short rib benedict and chicken sandwich. Both were very very good and I thoroughly enjoyed mine, I was happy to see that the eggs were not over-poached. I also ordered a side of their house made scrapple and it was definitely very good. It had a very porky taste to it and I would definitely order it again. This is definitely a good go-to for breakfast and also a good place to take people that are visiting from out of town. Although I think Sabrina's has the edge on this place, Green Egg's is definitely better than Morningglory in my opinion.
(4)Lisa P.
This place. THIS PLACE! Clean, quick, HUGE servings! The bar is a great place to eat or you can lounge for a table. The servers are great and real. We came from San Diego and overseas for a reunion and had planned to go to Ippoliti's but they were closed and right down the corner from here. SO GLAD we came inside! Gluten free options, vegan options, and MASSIVE menu with MASSIVE plates!! GO HERE!!!
(5)Jennifer P.
This place is excellent for breakfast, brunch or lunch! I really love how they make their dishes look very appetizing. In the past, I ordered the red velvet pancakes for 12$ and the Belgium pancakes which was 9$. Both dishes were 5/5! Very nice service and they bring out their dishes at a normal-fast pace. Any cons is that it's only cash only and it gets crowded easily and you have to wait for a long time to get your table. Otherwise it's an awesome place to eat!
(4)Evan M.
Cash only with an ATM on site. I've been here multiple times and usually try something different each visit. I have yet to be let down. The food is incredible and the friendly staff operates with a sense of urgency. I usually finish my plate fast so I can start stealing my wife's food. If I had to choose a favorite I'd probably go with the Shrimp & Grits Benedict.
(5)Sandra S.
Your food was incredible and I want to come back despite the photos of the rats leaking on the table. Did someone set you up? Your still one of my fav breakfast spot in the city.
(4)Ashley S.
My sister loves coming here for brunch so my family finally gave here to see what it's all about! After quite a bit of a wait (they told us 25-35 mins, although ours was closer to 50 mins - there was a large party that morning though), we were finally seated. Our waiter was very friendly, although he was a little forgetful and hard to get a hold of. In his defense, it was July 4th weekend! The soy dish and veggie benedict were delicious, although the short ribs flavor dominated the benedict. We'll definitely be back!
(5)Mike P.
This place is something I wouldn't have given a second thought if I didn't see the menu. Upon seeing both crème brulee French toast and red velvet pancakes I realized I had to make a decision, do I order the French toast, pancakes, or just man up and get both. Upon getting there I noticed the place was fairly packed for a weekday around 11, but we were seated right away. I had thought the juice seemed a bit expensive but it was freshly squeezed, and therefore not from concentrate and it jumps the price. As for the menu options I thought they were all pretty reasonable. One thing that did jump out at me was CASH ONLY, OH NO! I thought, as I have cash on me as often as I get the oil changed in my car. But there is an ATM on premise, and it charges a measly .99 cents which I was completely fine with. Onto the food, I went with the French toast I figured being crème brulee flavored it would be a great addition to my list "Where to get some tasty or unique Creme Brulee". It also leaves me with a reason to come back for the pancakes. I considered getting a side of the pork chorizo; I really wanted to try it. I just felt it might be worth waiting. I was right, the French toast was HUGE! It was a mountain of a breakfast with a creamy peak of fresh whipped crème and custard, it was heavenly. I barely finished and over at slightly as I didn't want anything to go to waste and it was to little to take home. All in all I was happy I had come here, the food was fantastic, pair it with the friendly staff and the average prices, you can't go wrong. I hope to come back soon for the Red velvet pancakes.
(4)Jill R.
I had a wonderful late afternoon brunch today at Green Eggs Cafe as a first timer! My sister has been before, but she decided I should check it out. I absolutely loved the friendliness of the place, the open layout of the tables, and the color in the place. And the food, wow. People make jokes about everything in Texas is bigger, but i don't think those Texans have seen the portion size at this little cafe in Philly! I had the chicken and waffles eggs benedict which was AMAZEBALLS, and my sister had the regular eggs benedict. However, the tables surrounding us were loaded with large displays of French Toast and Red Velvet Pancakes (seriously? They did that?) Servers were incredibly polite and efficient. I will be back just for those red velvet pancakes. And that's it. Maybe.
(4)Bernardino A.
I was delighted when this place first opened up. I work in the neighborhood so I benefit from a variety of excellent lunch options, but it's always great to have yet another option. The place has a good feel to it, large windows and an open layout in the dining area allow for a nice sunny dining experience (when the sun's cooperating of course). The staff are very friendly and attentive and I've never experienced otherwise. I also give the servers points for paying attention to tables that aren't their own. You're unlikely to sit waiting for your check just because your server is busy with other customers; someone else is usually quick to step in. I've never seen anything to support the reviewers that pan the service here and definitely have to count the waitstaff as one of the positives of the place. I've come here a few times on the weekend for brunch and there was a wait like most decent brunch spots around the city but nothing like the outlandish hour-plus waits at Sabrina's. I believe they now add seating in the main area to accommodate more people on the weekends. They're also expanding with another room to cut down on the wait during crunch time and are eventually going to be open for dinner. There are great breakfast/brunch items on the menu and I wish I came here more in the morning to be in the mood to eat them, but as it is I generally stick to the sandwiches which are all worthwhile. There is a decent amount of variety: all manner of eggs, pancakes, waffles, french toast, sandwiches, and salads, and a few vegetarian options. I generally come at least once a week for lunch and am never disappointed. While I'm giving Green Eggs 4 stars there are a number of things that make that make it more like 3.5 to me. (The food often takes a while to come out, especially if they're busy but sometimes inexplicably when they're not. I'm used to that by now so I know not to come when I'm in a hurry, but it's a negative for sure. For some reason they put the ingredients on top of the omelets rather than inside. It wasn't always like this but somewhere along the line they stopped putting your cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, whatever, on the inside, which results in something like goat cheese coming out cold and unmelted when it should be warm and creamy on the inside. The other downside of coming here so frequently is that the specials don't seem to change very often; steak and eggs is perpetually at the bottom of the specials board. I used to have a little rant at the bottom of this review complaining about their choice to stop accepting credit cards but my online gripe didn't change their minds so I've excised it. Just be aware it's cash only, fortunately they also have an ATM.
(4)Elana S.
What a great place. Stopped in on a Saturday AM. There were a number of people waiting so I thought we were in for a long wait. But as it turns out we were seated immediately. The waitresses were cute and very nice. My Portabella Benedict was out of this world and just the right size. I have been to other wonderful establishment who give you a huge amount of food and either I leave feeling gluttonous or wasteful. This was just perfect and amazingly good. My hubby got the chicken waffles and he also left raving. Can not wait to go back. Hint: check out the fish market next door - one of the best in the area.
(5)T. M. S.
Love brunch. LOve breakfast. I love it even more when it tastes good, doesn't suck in anyway and isn't full of dumb pretentious shit that some hipster printed up because they know it's hot now. This place looks awesome inside and I don't know how they can afford all the dead space but I don't care. It was so nice to be inside waiting for a table. I KNOW that was money they could have squeezed in there for other tables but the set-up was sweet AND I could get a cappuccino while I waited and sat on the edge of a couch. Nowhere near me, but I will go here before almost any other breakfast place because of these factors alone. Thank you for not being a greedy bastard Mr/Mrs. Owners...
(4)Jimmie B.
Great Place! Service and food are wonderful... Only downfall is that it's always crowded but they try to seat you fast. It's a frequent for me.
(4)Alix M.
I had a terrible experience here just this morning. My grandparents were in town today, and I suggested we go to the Green Eggs Cafe for a late brunch. I asked the hostess how long the wait would be for a group of five and she quoted me 20-25 minutes. After waiting outside in the cold for about 10 minutes or so, I finally asked if there was a place to sit down. (I had noticed that their original waiting area was now filled with dining tables). She pointed out a side waiting room, and about 15 other cold people followed our party into the warm waiting room. I guess the hostesses didn't feel the need to tell anyone about their new waiting area. After about 35 minutes of waiting, I went back outside to check on the status of our table. She said that two large tables were finishing and about to get their check, she quoted another 10-15 minutes. As I went back into the waiting area, I noticed a group of 6 waiting. Another 15 minutes pass, and I go back outside AGAIN to see whats going on. Just as I'm asking, the table of six that came AFTER us was just getting seated. When I inquired about the "second" table that was finishing up their meals, she said she didn't know what I was talking about, and that there was no other table. At this point, we had waited for about an hour with two elderly grandparents. I went up once again to inquire about our table, and at this point the hostess had a major attitude. She raised her voice and was claiming that this wasn't her fault and she couldn't help us. We were so frustrated by this point that we left and had a wonderful brunch at Hawthorne's cafe! Overall, the two teenage hostesses were extremely rude and unhelpful. I've worked as a hostess at a busy restaurant before, and the hosting staff is the first experience you have in a restaurant. If you can't have a friendly attitude, it isn't the job for you. If the service inside is anything like the hosting service, I recommend that everyone walk right by this place.
(1)Corey B.
Heres a pro-tip for green eggs cafe: Add pesto eggs to your menu. Then you can actually have "Green Eggs" on your menu, and they would probably be amazing... duurrrrh! Green eggs is pretty good though - I've tried the kitchen sink and the creme brulee french toast. both were very very delicious. Coffee is good too, but the ice coffee was more like diet ice water, with a coffee twist.
(4)Michael O.
In the interest of full disclosure, I did go here on a Sunday during the brunch rush, so maybe they weren't at their best? The wait was over an hour, which on a Sunday during brunch rush, OK, but the hostesses seemed to have empty tables that weren't getting occupied very quickly, so that was a bit annoying. The pice is very reasonable, and the quantities are not skimpy. The service is average, coming around a couple of times but not necessarily attentive. The food was just not that good to me. I had the "kitchen sink" based on reviews and mine was basically a skillet of slop. It was all put together in such a way I couldn't even find my eggs. I think I might have been happier with another choice, but I'm probably not going back to find out...not because it was horrible, but just because I think there's better out there.
(2)Kim R.
We went for Sunday brunch around 11am. I'm sure it was a freak strike of good luck but we got a table outside with NO WAIT. This was a great start. The menu has so many delicious choices it was hard to decide. I got the veggie eggs benni and my other pals got french toast, red velvet pancakes, and grilled cheese. I normally wouldn't list everything we ate but my point is it was all soooo delicious!! Also not too expensive. We will be back very soon.
(5)jaimie k.
OK, yes, I'm in. I'm not defecting from Sabrina's, I'm just saying I'm in. With almost all my chips. Because a large stack of chips just about equals the value of the creamy gravy'd biscuits with sumptuous sausage -- easily the best side on the menu...unless you like thick cut bacon slabs. And then there's the quinoa porridge. MON DIEU! So good and filling though it seems small. The burrito, the biscuits biscuits biscuits and gravy gravy gravy. Essentially, I'm saying overrating is damn good. Other news: everyone's friendly, the space is awesome and more neighborhood-y than hipster-haven and the prices are fair. The only bad news, other than the possible long lines and no weekend reservations are, is that it can be hit or miss. I've gone more than a few times now -- and more than a few a week for more than a few weeks -- and there are times where the steak of the steak and eggs is PERFECTION, but there are times when it's not. Same for the burrito and, unfortunately big time same for the coffee, which can be watery at times.
(5)Marilyn S.
THE KITCHEN SINK. that is all.
(5)Phillip R.
Horrible would be putting it mildly.The food was old served cold by a frown faced waitress fresh out of trailor park boot camp. Although you should feel grateful to get anything for your money here; (which is exactly what you get) DON'T ASK THE WAITER/WAITRESSES FOR ANYTHING!!!! I don't know what they do but your satisfaction is not it. Parking is center city with no parking lots. The food had burnt debris from the grill. THIS WAS A THIRD WORLD EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!
(1)Lena W.
This is a great brunch spot. However, the wait is really long. I don't know if it is really worth it. The quality of the food can be inconsistent as well. A few times I have come here and my eggs were overcooked. The staff are not too quick as well. They need so have somebody that just refills coffee because asking for a refill is difficult and ridiculous. The breakfast burrito, according to my boyfriend, is pretty decent here. Not his favorite one, however. He prefers to get the everything but the kitchen sink option here.
(4)Monique D.
Disgusting...rude...unprofessional...slop... I guess it was my fault for ordering shrimp and grits but i didn't expect for them to serve me slop. When I complained about it the waitress looked like a deer in headlights...talk about dumb..,she had to get the manager who informed me of course i could get it made differently but I had to pay for both. Huh? Really...you serve me slop and i have to pay for your incompetent dish. Wait he had the nerve to ask me if I wanted to take it home. So I sat there and ate nothing while the rest of my party had their breakfast. I already knew in my head there was no way i was paying for food i didn't eat so i asked to look at the menu again....$12.00 shrimp and grits...perfect cause the tip on $58.38 would have been $12.00 even swap....meanwhile they were so rude the waitress never even came back to our table she sent someone else. For the first time ever i left exact change $58.38 there was no way the were getting a tip out of me. How could a manager/owner leave a customer so unhappy and not give a shit. I will never spend my money here again. I hate to even give it one star.
(1)Rissa V.
Can't believe i haven't reviewed this place yet. This is my favorite brunch spot in the city, although I tend not to go more often than not, only because I'm afraid of the wait after 9:30am, especially for more than 2 people. Even at 2:30, I've waited with 2 people for almost an hour. But still, super worth the wait on the times i suck it up! The grits and shrimp were great, although asked for the additional shrimp and they forgot the cheese and the scrapple bits. I asked for them, but then the server forgot to bring it twice and by that time it was too late I ate it. And still got charged the extra though i didn't have the rest of it. the fried chicken part of the waffle chicken benedict, just doesn't have enough chicken. Well on mine i got a small piece on top, like the size of a wing. I was glad to have other meals to help finish, as i wasn't totally satisfied with that one. I love the Kitchen sink dish. The stuffed French Toasts are alllll good, I've tried most of them and the specials and go back to them each time. Also had california sammich here and that is also amazing. I really do love this place.
(4)Greg U.
Greatest breakfast/brunch place in Philly. Its almost always busy, but for good reason. The food is great, the portions large, and wait staff are super cool. Take a woman there, she'll love it, I promise you!
(4)Ann A.
This is most definitely my go to spot with clients. The food is amazing (Red Velvet Pancakes with cream cheese frosting center, creme brûlée French toast, egg white omelets just to name a few) and the service is professional, friendly and efficient. Ask for Brittny! She is my favorite!!
(5)Hieu T.
I've recently tried out green eggs and at first I doubted it. A friend referred me to this place and all I thought was the price is outrageous. But then when the food came out, there was so much food I couldn't even finish it so I took it home. I think I was food drunk after 3/4 of the food. This cafe is now my favorite and is worth every cent.
(4)Michelle L.
This place is totally legit. Almost perfect! Huge, amazing menu with tons of great brunch options. Full lunch offered too. Healthy plates make an appearance for sure with a whole area designated to salads and vegan options, and then there are meals labeled "The Kitchen Sink" or "Chicken and Waffles with a million and one add-ons". You get the idea. Total cult-following. Cheap, inexpensive, and the orders came out quick. -1 star for the irritation in our hostess' attitude when our table of 6 changed to a table of 7. They were planning on pushing two tables together anyway that easily sat 8, yet she was a total B about it and told us the wait would be another 30 mins. This is only after we asked her "How long will the new wait be?" and she responds, "I don't know." When your first interaction with someone is them being awful, it can easily make you not want to ever return. Rude. Other than that girl though, I think this place is top-f'n-notch. All other servers were sweet, knowledgeable, and on top of things. So many delicious meals were eaten this day and with prices like theirs, it really makes it hard not to want to eat here everyday.
(4)Michael U.
Moving next just down the street I arrived at Green Eggs Café just after 8am and with a pair of tables already filled I was greeted by my hostess/server Erica, a smiling young lady who seemed to be running the front of the house solo that morning and seated near a window I perused the menu only to find at least three items that sounded great, but a daily special on the chalkboard that sounded even better. Offered water and coffee I gladly accepted both and with free Wi-Fi I decided to pull out my laptop when I was told my order would take "about twenty to thirty minutes." A lovely space with a lot of regulars coming in for breakfast even on a weekday morning I sat and sipped a bold (and copiously refilled) mug of fair trade yirgacheffe as I caught up on the previous night's NHL playoff action and just as promised my breakfast arrived in twenty minutes - a mountain of carbohydrates entitled "Cherry Garcia Stuffed French Toast" featuring an astounding array of toppings including Chocolate Morsels, Cream Cheese , Vanilla Custard, Cherry Syrup, melted Ice Cream Sauce, Chantilly Cream, Bing Cherries, and Chocolate Chips all atop buttery brioche with a "drizzle" of pure maple syrup. Not for the faint of heart (or small of stomach) this was every bit the sort of breakfast I dream of when on vacation and although not QUITE the best French Toast I've ever had, a strong contender for top 5 as the golden crust and custard interior stood up admirably to the plethoric toppings; each bite a new and delicious composition of flavors. With three locations in Philadelphia (and unfortunately none here in Phoenix) Green Eggs Café definitely goes on the "to be revisited" list, ideally next time with others in order to sample more of the menu.
(5)Peter S.
Coffee's good, service is excellent. Pork Belly Benedict hit the stop. Good value brunch! Came here on Friday morning and there was no problem getting seated. Hip atmosphere. Just landed on a red eye from California and I feel like I never left. Vegan options, soy milk, etc are all cool things to have on the menu. Fair warning, it's cash only a la California. ATM inside.
(5)Dave D.
Words can't describe how good this place is! From the coffee to the staff to the insanely good menu and specials this is a once a week stop in for me!
(5)elle m.
This place is right around the corner from my house and I SOOOO wanted to hate it. This is rough and tumble South Philly, man. Who does this place think it is? With its interesting menu, cute sign in a clean modern font and inviting decor... I knew something had to be off! The prices! Wait, no... they too are pretty impressive. All in all, I have to say there isn't one thing to hate about this place. From the menu to mission statement everything is tied up in a neat little organic bow ready for you to enjoy. My boyfriend enjoyed the Kitchen Sink - the WHOLE Kitchen Sink to which the bus boy exclaimed, "I've never actually seen anyone finish that." To which the BF smiled and passed out due to brunch overload. I enjoyed the trio of Kobe beef sliders and side salad. Loved the Shiitake mushroom and Quail egg sliders, but felt the bleu cheese and bacon to be pedestrian compared to the flavors of the first two. The salad was a perfect tangy complement to the burgers. We went around 10:30 on a Sunday and had about a 25 minute wait. When we left about 45 minutes later, the line was MUCH longer. Only giving 4 stars because it was hard to get refills on coffee and water.
(4)Kim L.
The grilled cheese with tomato soup is of God.
(5)Yohann S.
There's never a line 2 times I've been here on Sunday noon. There's not much selection on their menu, compare to Sabrina's. The service has been great, in both times I've been here with my buddies. One time, my friend ordered a salmon omelete. He didn't know that the salmon is raw, and ofcourse.. he can't eat raw. So when the food arrived, he told our server that he can't eat raw. I'm surprised that she didn't complain or anything. She just kindly took the food back and said it was no problem and gave my friend another chance to order another food. There's no extra charge or anything. It was nice. The food price range also not bad. A 'normal' price for breakfast/brunch type of restaurant. Which is $8-$12. So if you're tired with Sabrina's line, just go here. Just as good.
(4)Bill M.
To ring in the New Year morning right before heading out for some Mummers craziness a friend and I decided to try Green Eggs for a brunch that was suitable for the first bite of 2013. And it turned out to be one that delivered in epic proportions. I've known about Green Eggs for years, and have savored plenty of impressive bites from it at events like Flavors of the Avenue, but with rarely being up during the brunching hour and soooo many other spots on my to hit list, it ended up sitting on the backburner. But when my friend suggested a South Philly brunch spot to kick of our journey I couldn't think of a better destination. and I'm glad that I did since it gave me plenty of time to take in strong coffee from La Colombe, a chill dining space with interesting local artworks and satisfying service. Perusing such an EGGcelent menu that was fully loaded with incredible sounding Benedicts (Pork belly! Shrimp & grits! Chicken & Waffles! Woohoo!). sweet french toast variations like tiramisu and creme brulee, an impressive breakfast burrito, and a stacked lineup of sides; meant that I had no freaking clue what to order! But as I read through the menu there were two words that continued to echo off in the back of my mind - KITCHEN SINK!!! because three scrambled eggs, home fries, peppers & onions, cheese, a homemade JUMBO biscuit, and sausage gravy all tossed into one cast iron skillet just sounded like the perfect taste of decadence to usher in a new year. And while It may have ended up being the only meal I enjoyed that day (it was large enough for 3 servings!), I loved every moment of its homecooked goodness! While I definitely plan to go a different route by enjoying something that isn't as freaking huge and omnipresent, I definitely have Green Eggs on the map as a spot to come back to and enjoy again.
(4)Zoe K.
Needs new management!! With so many good brunch places in the city, I do not feel the need to go back to one where the management has no respect for their customers. We recently ate at Green Eggs, and had a terrible interaction with the "manager," Nick. The restaurant was out of the food that we ordered, but did not let us know until about 25 min after we ordered. The waitress took her time in getting us a menu so we could choose another item. In the meantime our food arrived, and the kitchen sent us food that we didnt order - but not to make up for being out of items- they apparently figured we could just eat that instead. When our waitress was unfazed by this we asked to speak with the manager. He didn't seem to understand why we woudlnt just eat what we were served, and his response was that we had three options: 1. wait another 30 min while they made something else, 2.eat what we were given or 3. leave. I have never had a manager tell me I should leave before. It was rude, uncalled for and an inappropriate way to handle the situation. With rats at one location, and a rude manager at another, I see no need to give this restaurant my money again.
(1)Nicole L.
I love the food here. Every time we go to Philly we make sure to get brunch. This past Saturday I ordered the short rib and poached egg and it didn't disappoint. The serving was so big I ate it twice (the poached egg wasn't soft the second time, but it was still good)! We sat outside and truly enjoyed people watching while sipping the delicious coffee. Over all a great experience.
(4)DanaJoy88 ..
Fresh, creative, and delicious......This place always wows me and I love going here for something different from the regular breakfast food routine. They even have amazing hot drinks, their peanut butter and jelly latte being my absolute favorite.
(5)Alison C.
Amazing! The food and specialty drinks were delicious. The waitstaff was friendly, attentive and good at suggesting dishes. Our party of 5 had the specialty cookie dough stuffed french toast that was a winner, more like dessert. 2 kids had the child portion of red velvet pancakes, although they didn't like them as much as I did (red velvet isn't sickening sweet & after they tasted the cookie dough dish they were sorry for not ordering those). I had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict with added cheese grits and the dish was too die for, the grilled bread as the base really made it wonderful, buttery & crunchy. We also sampled the salted caramel latte both hot & iced & the whipped cream they topped it with was delicious. We got there a little after 9am on a Saturday & were seated right away. For the 5 of us it was $100, kinda pricey but a nice treat and the portions were really filling, enough for all of us to have leftovers. The only down side was the fish store next door had the WORST smelling trash; I don't think anyone could've enjoyed sitting outside in that particular day.
(4)Victoria T.
Went here last Thursday for brunch on a whim and was blown away! I got the chicken and waffles with a blueberry lemonade and ate every last bite. Great portion size for the prices. The menu has a great mix of sweet and savory items and the list of ever changing specials was mouth watering. As many others have said this is a cash only establishment so make sure you hit the ATM before. They do have one inside however I'm sure there is a surcharge. Great place and great service, I will most definitely be back again! An amazing neighborhood spot that attracts all sorts of people!
(5)Trey R.
Good breakfast spot, the food side of brunch, if you don't mind a little wait. I'm not in philly often, so I don't have vast experience, but I was very pleased with my meal. Quite a few interesting looking things on the menu, too - plus fun specials - so if you live nearby, you could go back without getting bored. There's no booze, so it's not a proper brunch place, but it would do well as one. Assuming they just haven't been able to get a liquor license, it's over $100K here, can't be much better there. Can't fault them for that, but know what you're getting into.
(4)Jenny L.
A lovely little brunch spot. Came on a Saturday morning around 11 there was a 20-30 minute wait. No problem we went to go sit at the counter. The bf and I got the red velvet pancakes and kitchen sink. Both were huge and delicious. Would like to come back and try other items on menu. And it's cash only but no problem there. There's an ATM inside.
(4)Chelsea B.
I have eaten here about 5 times now for breakfast. Love the food. The creme brulee French toast is soooooooo good. Portions are large so you can share. Service is quick and cash only. Also tried the salted caramel latte the last time I went and loved it. If it's the weekend get there before 11 for breakfast or be prepared to wait.
(5)Lissa M.
De.Licious. Yummmmm. I went with some friends for brunch and it was great. I split the apple pie French toast which is too yummy for words. My friends had the chicken and waffles, pancakes, everything was good. Great fresh squeezed orange juice. Great Service. I will definitely be back.
(5)Jessica K.
My friends and I walked in for brunch here a couple of days ago and it was overall good. I didn't have too high of expectations for this place but I left satisfied. I saw from the other reviews that the most popular dish here is the creme brûlée French toast but I wasn't craving anything sweet that afternoon so I ended up getting the huevos rancheros, which wasn't all that great to be honest. However, I did get to have a few bites of my friend's creme brûlée French toast and... it was amazing! I'm not from the area but when I am in Philly again, I would want to come back just for that French toast.
(4)Victoria L.
I ate here this past weekend and it was amazing. I ordered the eggs Benedict. Definitely one of the best I've had. I also had some onion fritters. They tasted like onion rings and sweet potato chips had a beautiful and delicious baby. It was a little crowded (the place is pretty small, which is typical of downtown cafes), but we got seated very quickly and our food also came out super fast. I'd definitely reccommend this place!
(5)Dayna R.
WOW! Best brunch I have possibly ever had in my lunch. Chose to take my mom here for mother's day, but I was taking a gamble, and she and I could not have been more happy. We both split the frittata, I forget which one, and the New Orleans french toast. Both dishes were incredible. There is a pretty long wait, so if you are starving, I don't suggest going here, or at least eat a small snack beforehand. I will be going back again & again & again. I want the frittata now, actually.
(5)Theresa A.
Living just around the corner, I was excited to have a new breakfast/brunch/lunch spot to add to the rotation of the usual Cantina, Sabrina's, Beau Monde, and Morning Glory options. However, I was sorely disappointed on more than one occasion. The first time we dined here was for brunch with my boyfriend, our roommate and his parents. They were somewhat busy but not apologetically--after waiting in the lobby for 30 minutes then finally being seated we had to wait yet again for our waitress to ever visit our table. We ordered tea and coffee but disappeared before we could give her our food order. Our coffee and tea finally came but never any sugar or cream. When she finally retrieved them, we were shocked that she returned with only milk and sugar in the raw. Apparently, white granulated sugar, splenda, equal, sweet and low, and half and half are not offered here. Strange for a breakfast joint if you ask me. Not that it really would have mattered anyway since both the coffee and tea were cold by the time she brought the chunky brown stuff and cow juice. Our first trip was also around Valentine's Day. I'm a pretty basic breakfast eater (pancakes, waffles, bacon, although I'm not into eggs or maple syrup) so I was excited to see "heart shaped waffles" on the special menu. Unfortunately, this meant 2 regular circular waffles which they cut into triangles-not hearts-and I can only assume that they threw the edges in the garbage. This was depressing since there were literally 2 bites per triangular waffle chunk. All this for $9? You've got to be kidding me. When she put it down in front of me our whole table asked where the rest of my breakfast was. The waitress was not amused and made no attempt to rectify the situation. No one was particularly thrilled with their meals and the bill was certainly not a bargain. But, I'm all about second chances (with restaurants at least) so we attempted breakfast there on another occasion just a couple of weeks ago. This time we were joined by my boyfriends sister and her boyfriend. After the 45 minute wait we were more than ready to eat. Having experienced the last stint with the tea situation, I thought ahead and brought my own sugar (I'm a problem solver, I suppose you could say). For breakfast I went for the pancakes, my boyfriend had the stuffed french toast and his sister and her boyfriend both had the eggs benedict. The pancakes were diner style and quality, but with another hefty $7 price tag for 3 pancakes. The berry compote and strawberries were good but in limited amount. Luckily there was some extra floating around on the french toast plate for dipping. While he enjoyed the french toast, Scott would definitely vote for Sabrina's over Green Eggs' any day. The eggs benedict was so-so although the potatoes were admittedly good. Overall another OK/Fair meal with another unfriendly waitress who forgot about us on more than one occasion. The most frustrating occurrence was after she dropped the bill and, after waiting 10 minutes, we had to go inside and track her down to run our credit card. :/ Needless to say we probably won't be back anytime soon. Although they do say "third time's a charm" so who knows...
(2)William L.
Best breakfast spot in Philly. Must haves: Crem brulee french toast, The Kitchen Sink. Great food of the week. Can't go wrong. Herbs grown on the roof. Get your name on the wait list early! "Best in Class": Brunch, overall.
(5)Julia N.
I wandered in here with some very hungry triathletes last weekend. This being a Sunday, 'round brunch o'clock, and South Philly... of course there was a wait. Unlike some of the other brunch standbys (looking at you, Sabrina's), though, this place has a nice lounge for people to wait in and extra seating at the counter - I sent a silent thank-you to whoever designed this spot for sparing me half an hour of awkward loitering on the sidewalk on a 96-degree day. Started with perfectly serviceable coffee (I like the raw sugar cubes) and juice, and I perused the restaurant's eco-friendly mission statement as well as the menu. I'm simultaneously irked and enthralled by the whole idea of a mission statement for a brunch spot - this is a mildly presumptuous thing, right? - but I certainly appreciate the commitment to minimal waste and sustainable practices. My calorie-torching post-race friends ate giant breakfast burritos with great gusto, and my grilled cheese and tomato soup (a last-minute choice since they were out of veggie sausage for tofu scramble) was satisfying. I am looking forward to coming back for the peanut butter French toast and perhaps a Coke in a small glass bottle, with a side of righteous self-satisfaction for recycling it afterward.
(4)Justin S.
Great place! Food is amazing, and the coffee is free flowing. Marcella and Angelica gave excellent service with equally amazing smiles. This is a prime spot.
(5)Natalie S.
I absolutely LOVE the Quinoa porridge, ah-mazing and perfect for a gluten free gal like myself. The service is impeccable. I adore Jen, Lauren and all the gals. Their friendliness and attentiveness keeps me coming back several times a week. A great neighborhood brunch spot any day of the week.
(4)Brendan O.
I expected better. The food is good, but the crowds are significant, the service is spotty, parking is a nightmare, and if one has the misfortune of being relegated to the (poorly lit, speaker-less, cramped, badly ventilated) back room the experience is most definitely in the 2-star range.
(3)Sara X.
Brunch is AMAZING! The best Brûlée French Toast is the best toast I have ever had. My boyfriend ordered kitchen sink, which is absolutely good. We went there on noon and be told to wait for 30 mins but we actually got seats within 10 mins. The price is good for sure. I do not think the cost for two people's brunch will exceed $30. Note: CASH ONLY
(5)Margarita T.
This is the spot to go to when you are able to splurge a little on breakfast. It's always fresh and delicious. Try out any of the specials, especially if it involves french toast! You will get hooked on the kitchen sink, always a hit. Friendly staff, and atmosphere.
(4)Sarah R.
Green Eggs is another great place to have so close to Broad, for those of us suffering from a dearth of breakfast spots in Point Breeze. I recently visited on a weekday morning for breakfast, joining the friendly neighborhood crowd - without the weekend brunch wait. The service was great, although the food took a bit longer to arrive than I expected. This time around, my dining partner and I stuck to menu staples rather than binging on their yummy (but usually over-the-top) specials. The quinoa porridge was a unique dish, flavorful and filling. Green Eggs does a decent rosemary breakfast potato: delicious but would have been better served a bit warmer. The pancakes - ordered with fresh fruit on top - were standard but well-received. Also: nice tea selections and the fresh-squeezed OJ is expensive but solid. Overall, Green Eggs is a good staple. It can stand up to Sabrina's and Morning Glory, even if you opt for their dishes that don't induce a post-brunch food coma. A quick note: Green Eggs no longer takes credit cards. A small sign on the table explained the switch to cash-only as a way to cut costs without raising menu prices. Fine with me - there is an ATM in the bar section, with a surcharge of only $0.99!
(4)Deanna S.
I was so in love with their Northern Liberties location (which is a block and a half from my job) that when I realized there was one within a 5 minute walk from my house I had to check it out. Good Stuff: -Close to home -Serves GREAT food -Delicious tea -Friendly waitstaff -I'm pretty sure they open as early as 7am for you early bird eaters Bad Stuff: -I'm not sure there is any.... -Do they deliver? That might be the only con...
(4)Shamus M.
Any place where there's almost always a 30-60 minute wait has to be worth it, right? In the case of Green Eggs, totally right. I've been hesitant to try this brunch spot due to just that reason, but we braved the 40 minute wait for two this weekend to find ourselves handsomely rewarded with good food at cheap prices. The Good: Kitchen Sink, Kitchen Sink, Kitchen Sink! This thing will cure your hangover just by looking at it. Not to mention the amount of items under $10 is astonishing. We split the Creme Brulee French Toast, Kitchen Sink, and sides of bacon and rosemary potatoes-- everything came to under $25. The Bad: Nothing was a huge issue! If I had to nitpick, the waitstaff seemed overwhelmed, but when it came time to order you wouldn't have guessed it. Accommodating and friendly despite running around for what I'm guessing was a whole morning. The Ugly: Me after finishing as much food as I possibly could. Go to Green Eggs, or better yet don't. Maybe I'll be able to get in quicker next weekend.
(5)Brittanie k.
I love, LOVE this place! The establishment is really small and cozy and has a home feel to it The food is organic and so tasty! I go here for brunch anytime I want something really good! Try the steak and eggs special ;-) It's really good.....
(5)Adam L.
Went back to Green Eggs today. First time in a few months. A few things have changed: While popular before, Green Eggs seems to have become the Honey's of South Philly. This place if filled to the brim with hip folks getting brunch the morning after. The wait ranged from a long time to a very, very long time. I wonder if the Morning Glory has tumbleweeds blowing around. Wow. And secondly, they changed the signature grilled cheese! Why oh why?! The unique pesto rosemary on baguette is gone, replaced by a Gouda filled, chewy contraption served on plain ol white bread. It has a split long hot on it with bacon. (By the way, vegetarians take note: The bacon is curiously NOT listed in the menu's description). I find it somewhat inspired, and certainly tasty, but it just does not stand up to the previous dish. As I told my fiance, the grilled cheese sort of reminded me of the one I ordered as a tot at Friendly's. I meant it as a nostalgic compliment, but in hindsight, it's kinda sad. Still an alright place. Certainly an interesting, exotic brunch menu. Bring back the pesto grilled cheese!!!
(3)Rich G.
Here in November. Excellent all around. I had a regular breakfast, eggs, toast, etc., but it was made it way that i could never make on my own. It was awesome. I can't remember what my friend ordered but I do remember that she loved it too. The place was extremely packed but we were sat relatively fast, while having a coffee during the wait. I would recommend this place to anyone for a great breakfast.
(5)ashley j.
It's such a sad sad sad thing, but Green Eggs has really gone downhill recently. On the weekends we usually order takeout, because we have a toddler and the wait just isn't reasonable for us. We usually do this at least every other weekend. The last three times the food has been just terrible. Lox in the bagel in lox platter was spoiled, which ruins the whole thing. Mac and cheese side tasted overwhelmingly of mold. The pork belly cuban sandwich had burned, overcooked pieces of pork belly and raw, extremely fatty pieces of what I assume was the cured ham, which made me feel sick for entire day after eating a few bites of it. Seriously disappointing, expensive, and a total hassle to return something from takeout. Used to love this place and recommend it to everyone, but some attention needs to be paid to the degrading quality of the food.
(2)B A.
You should eat here. This was another that I really wanted to check out while in town based on Yelp reviews. My husband read about Sabrina's in the news so we went there first. Then, while in the Northern Liberties I saw the other location; not aware there were two we ended up here. Glad we did, we were sat right away and the ambience here is apparent as soon as you step inside. It just has a clean, natural, wholesome appeal. I was all french toasted out from Sabrina's, plus, I heard they have home made chorizo, so it was eggs and pork for me. Too good for words. I cannot have enough pig and when it is chorizo that is about 5 times the pleasure. They get two thumbs up for a great experience, I even forgive the slow coffee refills because it was just so tasty.
(4)Diana M.
I love to take friends and family visiting from out of town here for Sunday brunch. The only thing that can be annoying is the wait, but it is well worth it.
(5)Mary S.
Let me place you in the mood I was in when I walked into Green Eggs. I was hung over, not your normal, a mild headache hung over, I was "how did i get out of bed and why am I supposed to be upright, and most importantly, who drove us here b/c i dont think it was me" hung over. Alright, you got it? that's how I felt. Upon walking up to GE it's pretty obvious just how new this place looks. Even though it's situated on a corner in south philly, it really stands out as different from it's counterparts. Walking inside we noticed there was outside seating available but it was like crazy hot so we couldn't do that. When we came in we were greeted by the hostess who informed us there was a 20 minute wait. Seeing as I could barely move, we said that was fine and took to sitting down and waiting in their lovely waiting area. There's a counter you can sit at over here too and it's very nice with cute tiling work. The wait area has two large modern leather couches and some nice light fixtures and I believe hardwood floor. After a brief wait (less than they speculated) we were seated in the main dining area. The main dining area isn't like life changing its just nice wood tables and chairs, but the windows make the lighting great (although a bit bright for my hang over at the time- sunglasses stayed in place). The waitress was friendly even though I sat debating how my stomach would react to a coffee. And helpful when we had questions. The service area where all the coffee etc comes from has the same nice tiling that the counter top in the other room had which created a nice flow. I opted for a Short Stack of pancakes with fruit compote and some scrambled eggs. I am not a pancake person, I should let you know that up front. I believe my hang over was what was motivating me for something plain, yet hearty. The pancakes were gorgeous. Like they looked like cake- a real hearty awesome fluffy batter. The fruit compote was also great. The scrambled eggs were a bit dry. but I needed some protein so let's not complain. my friend had south Philly Eggs benedict. pretzel roll. pork loin cut thin. cream cheese. hollandaise sauce. It was simply irresistible. really it was fantastic. and it didn't make me sick- also a big win. There were a lot of different kinds of people here, which I like to see in a restaurant, families, hipsters, old south philly couples, which to me means the place definitely has draw. I like it a lot, and will definitely be going back in the future. Did I mention they have like 3 different kinds of french toast on the menu + a french toast on special- that is a lot of FT my friends and definitely worth the trip!
(4)Samuel L.
We went for Saturday brunch and though we did have to wait, it was only for about 15 minutes. I had the Eggs Benedict Philly Style with the home-fries. Loved the combination of pretzel bread, cream cheese and pork loin topped with the runny egg. The eggs were perfectly runny without being under-cooked. While it was enjoyable, I thought it could use a little bit more flavor. My wife had the Andouille Sausage Frittata. The zing of the Andouille gave the dish life. I think I like this dish more than my own, but I believe this was off their Specials Menu and not on their regular menu. We will definitely be returning when we have reason to be down in South Philly or even at their other location in Northern Liberties
(4)Emily S.
Yayy for Green Eggs! Get the tofu scramble and add goat cheese. That's all you need to know. Also the grits are bangin.
(4)Mindy K.
I had been wanting to go back to Green Eggs for brunch since I had stopped by a few months ago. Based on the croissant I had tried that day, I was concerned the food would just be MEH, and after our brunch visit, I'm not convinced it wasn't. Was that too many double negatives? Heh, I guess you could say, I'm undecided about this place, and I most definitely wasn't blown away. WHAT WE ATE *Breakfast Burrito: On the menu, they actually list all of the MANY ingredients that are in the burrito and I was very excited about this. It sounded hearty and I thought the olives and corn would be nice additions. What they don't tell you is that the "signature potato" includes huge pieces of red and green bell peppers. Which, in my hatred of that wretched vegetable, immediately makes me go EWWWWWW. Okay okay okay, I know that not many people agree with the EWWW assessment of bell peppers, but whatever your take on it is, it's undeniably a strong and very distinctive flavor. So, I'm sure for those folks that LIKE them, they add great flavor dimensions to dishes, but for those of us that really have a strong aversion to them, it taints the entire dish. ESPECIALLY, when they sneak up on you, like they did in the breakfast burritos. And, btw, the signature potatoes are in other dishes as well, so diner beware. I want to say that if it hadn't been for the bell pepper sneak attack, I would have enjoyed this more. But then again, P didn't really love it either and he digs bell peppers. *The kitchen sink If I had to break this down, I'd say the presentation definitely rocks, but the food itself was okay. The eggs and cheese part were pretty yummy - well cooked, but once again, the bell pepper factor in the potato mixture came into play here. JJP hates bell peppers as much as I do, so again, too much sneak attack pepper taste. The sausage pieces were great. If anything, I wished there were a bit more of them throughout - but hey, isn't that always true? The biscuits weren't buttery at all, so my guess is they bake these on-site just for this particular dish. Probs dry alone, but as part of this particular dish, they were really good. The REASON they were really good, however, is because of the decadent, creamy, savory sausage gravy..... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. The three of us were scooping this gravy up like it was soup. Wow, I realize that sounds gross, but it was really so good. Super rich, but not overly salty or overwhelmingly heavy. Without a doubt, this gravy makes/saves this dish. *Stone Ground Grits The grits were cooked well enough, but was too cheese heavy. It is surprising that I say that, but I would guess they used shredded cheddar mixed into the grits, and the result was that it thickened the grits too much. The grits, while they tasted okay, were too dense and thick and piece-y - almost lumpy - and that's not what you want. At least, that's not what I want.
(2)Jennifer T.
I saw a writeup of Green Eggs Cafe recently and decided to check it out one weekend when I was in the mood for a big fancypants brunch, but not in the mood to wait for a table at Sabrina's or Morning Glory. YUM. Good coffee, unique and tasty breakfast (I got the Peanut butter crunchy French toast), and best of all - it's all sustainable, local ingredients - even down to the packaging for takeout containers. The second time I went, there was a longgg wait, and I was sad. However, stealing bites of BF's biscuits and gravy from the Kitchen Sink entree made me forget all about it! The only downfall is that it's cash only and no reservations on the weekends, can't win them all I guess. You can watch Luke Nguyen's Vietnam cooking show while waiting for a table!
(4)Leslie M.
Walked here on a beautiful Saturday morn to eat some vittles and enjoyed a leisurely brunch. It's only a 3 star right now because the food didn't quite meet all the hype but I think my expectations may have been a bit too bloated. Ambiance: A breath of fresh air to put it succinctly. It's a clean and open space that gleams in a mix of modern but comfortable. I just felt at ease during my entire meal. Not the usual hustle and bustle of too close chairs and tables here! Service: Really accommodating especially for the large group I toted in with. Waited for 30 minutes but I enjoyed my wait as they had outside tables & inside couches where you could lounge with coffee while perusing through the citypaper. They were efficient and helpful with all of our requests. Never felt hurried or neglected despite being in a room apart. Definite plus. Food: This was where Green Eggs lost me a bit. I had heard the kitchen sink was the cat's pajamas. And I'm a sucker for southern comfort food and anything drowned in gravy/butter/fat. But it didn't quite meet my expectations - maybe not enough flavor or salt or sausage? I got a tired of eating it halfway through... which rarely happens... Nice big portions for a nice price point though. My eating compatriots that ordered the breakfast burrito had the much better choice in my opinion! The chorizo added a nice zing that exuded itself through the huge wealth of the burrito's contents. When I come back, I'll be hollering at this monster of a burrito. Also if you like sweet brunch items their French Toast was big & beautiful. Drinks: An array of juices (though not fresh squeezed on location - it is brought in from local orchards) and I liked their concept of being able to order juice/coffee while you wait for your table. Overall - it was a good experience and I look forward to eating here again with hopefully more savory memories.
(3)Tre H.
If it wasn't for the terrible service, I would have loved to make "Green Eggs" my new brunch spot. The servers were unfriendly, and I could not get a coffee refill the entire time I was seated. Any brunch restaurant without a bar had better at least keep the coffee flowing! The menu, however, was exceptional. There were more vegan options than are typically available for brunch. I got the tofu scramble with veggie sausage chunks, rosemary potatoes, and multigrain bread. It was all very, very delicious. I enjoyed the one cup of coffee that the server managed to bring to the table. In addition to the awesome grub I like the decor, I appreciate their mission of sustainability, and was glad I didn't have to wait long to get a table (party of two). I will probably go back to give it another shot. With an attitude adjustment, Green Eggs could be a great bruncherie.
(3)Mick C.
Went here for the first time the other day. Service was good (but there was only one other table). Food was great. Had the waffle fried chicken eggs benedict. It was definitely yummy. Also tasted the red velvet pancakes. Delicious. Will be back as I want to try many more things on the menu.
(5)Michele J.
I've eaten at their other locations before and always found it to be above average...but today the kitchen knocked my socks off! Their menu is extensive...and so it was difficult to choose. Fortunately, there was a bit of a wait (not too terrible for Saturday at 11 am in South Philly...25 minutes) so we were prepared to order by the time we were seated. My eyes were bigger than my stomach, so I had two eggs over easy, multi grain toast, cheesy grits with shrimp, and the silver dollar pancakes. I am a grits conoisseur, and these were divine. The pancakes...now, they were the best I have EVER eaten. I know it's just a PANCAKE, but they tasted a little like a cupcake...they were sweet and light. They offer Sprite Zero on the menu, although it wasn't available, so I had diet Coke, which was a bit flat. No biggie. The service was excellent...particularly for a place what was SLAMMING... our food was delivered quickly and HOT. We will be returning ...great job Green Eggs!
(5)Stephanie M.
Loved their cream of mushroom soup as well as the creme brûlée French toast. Everything was prepared well and tasted great. Fast and friendly service. Think it's safe to say I'll be making this my regular brunch spot!
(5)Erin C.
A bunch of friends and I have been here a number of times within the past several months. I would highly recommend the chicken and waffles Benedict, red velvet pancakes (it is A LOT to finish for just one person so def recommend getting the smaller size), buffalo mac and cheese, and the kitchen sink. It gets extremely busy on the weekends, but worth the wait. Service was also very good and friendly with food served in a timely manner.
(5)Michelle C.
I got my birthday brunch on at Green Eggs last week and I was a pretty happy camper. There were so many amazing-sounding things on the menu that I had a difficult time choosing just one. Since it was a special day, we went a little crazy and started the meal with a muffin topped with walnuts and crème anglaise that was featured that morning. It was delicious, and a perfectly sweet way to start our brunch. When I saw two gigantic griddles of the "kitchen sink" delivered to a neighboring table, I almost changed my order. But I ultimately went with the breakfast burrito, with egg whites instead of whole eggs. Because you know, it's so much healthier that way. Stuffed with eggs, potatoes, peppers and cheese and topped with black beans, pico, avocado and sour cream, it was one hefty burrito. I was so engrossed in my own meal that I barely glanced at my boyfriend's smoked salmon benedict. Servers were all friendly and chatty, and the café had a really pleasant, comfortable feel. I have no idea why it has taken me so long to try this place, but it's sure to become a staple.
(4)Julie N.
Starting to be one of my favorite brunch spots. The French toast is excellent (my favorite breakfast food) and their breakfast specials are to die for. Love the sugar cubes but it it's not your deal then make sure you bring your Splenda, Equal or Sweet-n-Low with you.
(4)Shane J.
One Of My Favorite Brunch Spots!! I always have an amazing experience here. Prior to my first time...there was much BUZZ about the menu & of course the 'Red Velvet Pancakes'. There were a ton of great suggestions from friends of choices to make...I went with the shrimp & grits...my date had the pancakes. I suggest you get there early because it fills up fast..but the service remains good. If you like savory brunch with many choices...this is a good pick. I have been here several times & Everything is really delicious. The shrimp and grits was so good. The red velvet pancakes are served with large portions- there should be a Man vs. Food challenge to eat those pancakes and other menu items....really Bottom line...you can't go wrong with a visit to Green Eggs Cafe
(4)Nina B.
I love this place! Driving by and decided to stop by.. I'm so glad we did. French toast is amazing! Home made whip cream mmm mmm mmm. Potatoes with peppers/onions are delish. Shrimp and grits it a must! We will be back.
(4)Nasia L.
My first time visiting, I thought it was just another over rated breakfast spot in Philadelphia but the food was actually great! Friendly and fast service as well as a peaceful environment! The food presentation is also beautiful, I enjoyed myself
(5)Mohamed H.
This place is amazing! Everytimr I have visitors from out of town, we always make it a priority to go to Green Eggs at least once. The eggs benedict is the best around town. Their rosemary potatoes are like ambrosia. My friends who eat pork love the kitchen sink. (I wish they'd come up with an alternate gravy). Definitely going to keep going here!
(5)Denis B.
So my first experience at green eggs located on Dickinson st.was not so great.. The food was good but the service was lousy n they have not so good attitudes.. The wait was ridiculous.. Don't think I will return anytime soon, unless they were to change their attitudes. Disappointed, Gina C..
(2)Danit H.
I really like this place, but the last couple times it was missing something.. Went there last sunday for brunch, I had the turkey panini from the lunch menu and my husband had eggs benedict. as always the breakfast item was delicious and the the lunch item was lame. the turkey was dry, cold with no flavor. Even the rich avocado salsa and the basil aioli (both delicious) were not able to make it better. I ate half of a half without the turkey. lame.
(3)Michael M.
The wait time can be well over an hour on a Saturday morning, but well worth it. Staff is very friendly and quick. The Red Velvet pancake is probably the best pancake I've ever had, not too mention their huge and very filling. I wish Massachusetts had a place like this.
(5)Denise F.
Excellent food! Portions are huge. Kitchen sink is delicious. I ordered the gravy on the side. The Figgy Pudding oatmeal was like dessert.
(5)Josh P.
THIS PLACE HAS BECOME A FAVORITE! if you want a fun and unique breakfast place look no further. Delicious. I only give it 4 instead of 5 because the service has been slow routinely over my many visits. Slow, not bad. Ill still be going back.
(4)Carl S.
My Mother: I'll have the Eggs Benedict special, but could I have the sauce on the side? Server: I'm sorry mam, but we have a strict policy here that we can not "customize" our specials. My Mother: Oh I don't want anything special, just instead of dumping the sauce on top of the dish, please put it on the side. Server: Yeaaaah. I'm sorry but I just can't do that. Clearly a brain or even just the capacity for abstract thought are not a prerequisite to work at the Green Eggs Cafe
(2)Andrea T.
I'd give this place six stars if I could. I would give them seven stars if they opened one near me! This place is worth the wait. It's better than Sabrinas! Items not to be missed....the homemade chorizo! It is sooo good, not too greasy, not too spicy....sausage-y perfection! The biscuits and gravy are some of the best I have ever had. The sweet tea is just like Mom's. The french fries are perfection. What I would really like is a friend who wants to eat something sweet at breakfast! The sweet waffles and pancakes look so good, but whenever I come I want chorizo and sausage gravy! The great thing is the menu is great for vegan/veggie friends too! Just a great place for brunch/lunch!
(5)Alia M.
I was in philly for the weekend. This was the best meal I had. The shrimp n grits were delicious. My friends all enjoyed their food(chicken n waffles, short ribs Benedict, n salmon Benedict). Service was also good. I will be visiting this place next time im down here.
(5)Jamie S.
Great breakfast kitchen sink skillet was out of sight amazing bf had crime brûlée French toast it was a foodgasm
(5)Ma K.
Food is delicious, but every time we go we get an apathetic, inhospitable server who is too cool to do her job well, or otherwise incompetent.
(2)Ari D.
Green Eggs Café is really a great place for having brunch in Philadelphia. Two of us went there for brunch on a Sunday, and had to wait for about 30 minutes before getting a table. We ordered Chicken Waffles Benedict, Kitchen sink, red-velvet pancake and a coconut-iced coffee. Once our orders started coming, we were convinced that they were worth the long wait. The Chicken Waffles Benedict consisted of three layers, a waffle with maple syrup at the bottom, fried boneless chicken thigh in the middle and two poached country eggs, which has a cheesy creamy texture, on the top. In addition, it had a side of rosemary potatoes. The kitchen sink consisted of scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheese, peppers, onions, a big biscuit and pork-sausage gravy. Both were delicious, but we liked the first one more. The coffee was good as well. I am not a great fan of pancake but I heard about the red velvet pancake of this place. The "adult-size" order consisted of three big rectangular pieces, and it was served with vanilla cream and strawberry on the top and creams in between layers. It was really yummy. Needless to say that we couldn't finish all the food and had to ask for a take-out box for which they charged 25 cents. It was a cash-only restaurant, but they had ATM machine inside the place. Go and fill your appetite with the amazing food of that place. I will definitely go there again to try the other dishes.
(4)Rocky C.
Well staffed even during the lunch rush hour. Food is awesome!! Met a regular and he said everything on the menu is great, and judging by the meal I just had (Crème Brulé French Toast) I'd probably agree with him. This place is PACKED for good reason!
(4)rachel k.
We loved this place and went regularly until the Mr. received his usual vegan breakfast burrito with real sausage in it. Mistakes definitely happen and we're pretty understanding, but when we brought it to the manager's attention, he reacted combatively, and without even looking at it, proceeded to tell my husband that he was wrong and that it definitely was not real meat. Previously, we dined here at least twice per month and enjoyed their veg options (the aforementioned, along with french toast) and really good coffee.
(2)Z M.
READ ME! READ ME! READ ME! Please stay away from their lunch and flavored ice lattes! I ordered their short rib panini with sweet potato fries and it was not acceptable! The flavor of the meal was pretty much non-existent. Their ice Nutella latte was horrific. The result of eating there? I was in the bathroom for "who knows how long" soon after.
(1)Jerry D.
You know, I used to come into Green Eggs Cafe every week. Everytime I would visit, I was treated to some of the best and most creative brunch food I have ever tasted. The specials were always delicious and the service, while never tremendous, was bearable. But nowadays, it's a different story. I don't know what the hell happened, but it seems like ever since 2013 started, Green Eggs has been on a steady decline. The food just isn't executed with the finesse it used to be. The specials all seem like cheap knockoffs of previously run specials. They just lack the flavor and love you can tell they used to have. It was so drastic that I asked my server what has happened. She agreeing with me, told me that the original chef was gone. THAT EXPLAINS IT! It's amazing the difference one man can make on three restaurants food. Now, along with the decline in food, and their rat debacle, you would think they would focus in customer service and giving the guest the best experience possible. Not at all. It's terrible how almost cocky their attitude is towards patrons is. Not even talking about the rude table tent telling me that I will have to pay for food even if I don't like it and don't eat it, I'm talking about the rushed pace of the servers and the distant nature they treat you with when you dine. To the owners of Green Eggs, do yourself and get people in there to focus back on the details at which you used to be so good at with service. And do yourself an even bigger favor and put this chef out to pasture and do whatever you have to to get the old chef back!! For the sake of us that loved your food and execution before and would like to continue to frequent your place!!
(1)Kelly V.
One of the best brunches in town... A lot of variety on the menu! The shrimp and grits is amazingggg good! Never was a fan before of grits.... But they really know how to make delicious! Coffee is La Columbe... You can never go wrong with that! The south Philly location is my favorite b/c it has one of the best services!
(4)Terez L.
Luv Green Eggs
(4)Rachel C.
There's a lot of Sunday brunches out there I want to try, but I do keep coming back to this one every so often. I've liked everything I've tried, portions are big, and I've never had to wait too long for a table (although I think I usually just sneak in under the rush a bit on the earlier side). Tiramisu french toast, although more dessert-like than anything, was reallllllly good. Their specials are always enticing and I love their wide selection of "benedicts." Friendly staff and a nice relaxing breakfast/brunch atmosphere. Will continue to use are our "go to" brunch spot. Oh, and I'm typically one who gorges on breakfast (give me all the bacon, eggs and greasy delicious breakfast foods you can think of!) but seriously, the quinoa porridge is SO good. I've only had it once, but I debate getting it every time I'm there. Must try it.
(4)Marissa N.
Portions are generous, little fee for your recycle-able to go containers. 45 minute wat around noon on a Sunday. Shrimp n grits Benedict, gulf shrimp, stone ground grits with aged cheddar and toast points topped with two poached eggs and Vermont cheddar sauce. Rather light on the shrimp, there may have been four. The eggs were poached perfectly, grits a great consistency, toast points were crisp and buttery. Stuffed French toast- brioche slices stuffed with fresh berries, ricotta cheese topped with chantilly cream, fresh berry compote and blackberry coulis, Ricotta had a very smooth texture, tall and delicious. Breakfast burrito -habanero tortilla w eggs, corn, house made pork chirizo, potato, peppers and onions, tex mex cheese topped w pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, whole black beans, and fire roasted red pepper black bean sauce. Seemingly absence of chorizo. The rest of the mess was delicious. Lobster and crab frittata-butter poached lobster, lump crab meat, fresh tomato, chive, traditional frittata batter, triple creme brie, old bay hollandaise. Delicious, good mix of seafood stood out. Cooked well through out. They were pretty busy, we saw four or five different faces at our table, they were pretty timely, it was loud, we needed to ask repetitively for straws, ketchup etc.
(5)Jenny L.
Back again. This is definitely one of my top favorite brunch places ever and so worth the 25 minutes wait even when it's around 2:30pm in the afternoon. I plan on trying something new every time I go back. My boyfriend has yet to try something new (he's stuck with his Kitchen Sink). This time I got the Creme Brulee French Toast. It was sooo good!! The berries were a bit tart, but nonetheless, still very good. Just the right amount of sweetness. The french toast could have been a bit fluffier, but still very good with the chantilly anglaise sauce/cream, berries, and whipped cream.. mmm. The combination of sweet and savory is so good. One bite of the Kitchen Sink, then a bite of my french toast is just yums. I live so close to this place, I should be a regular, but my wallet and tummy wouldn't be too happy. Once in a while seems healthy ;P
(5)Ron P.
9 out of 10 definitely recommend. Steak and eggs were incredible a must.
(4)Jen A.
I have always wanted to try this place out after hearing friends rave about it - so last Sunday, the hubby and I went over for breakfast. The place was much bigger than I thought and it was pretty packed. We did get seated right away which I was happy about because I was starving. We were greeted by a not-so-friendly server who seemed bothered. I ordered a latte and the tofu scramble. The hubby got coffee and the peanut butter French Toast. The portions were huge and the food was delicious! I would have enjoyed my trip here more had the server been nicer. We actually had 2 servers - the other one we had was sweet and made us feel welcomed - unlike the other server. When it came to tipping, the hubby and I agreed to just leave a 15% tip. I am usually a very generous tipper, but the one server did not deserve anything higher. I then realized that her and the other server shared tips and handed the nice server an extra couple of dollars. So, all in all, the food was great - but the blonde server could use a lesson on how to make patrons feel welcome.
(4)Lilli C.
This place is my new favorite brunch place in the city. The food is soo good, the portions are enormous, the prices are cheap, and the service is friendly. I got the breakfast burrito, which was massive and it was only 10 bucks. The only negative about the burrito was that it had too many potatoes in it, but that's just a personal preference. My boyfriend got the turkey club which I actually liked more than my breakfast burrito. It was on this delicious multigrain bread and the turkey was fresh and not just processed deli-meat. The place is BYO but they offer a caraffe of OJ and a bottle of Prosecco for 30 bucks. They are also cash only, but have an ATM on the premise.
(5)Ben P.
Hey! Guess where I used to go almost every weekend and will never go again?!!! GREEN EGGS!! YAY! Wait, what? Oh right, service has taken a complete and utter nosedive. What started as a couple of visits with spotty, inattentive service led to me walking out after sitting at our table for 15 minutes while every table around including ones sat after us were all served. I even gave them a few minutes AFTER I went to the hostess stand to remind them that a server had not come over to our table. And when we walked out, barely a blink from the servers, hostesses, etc. that we walked past, all who had seen us sitting at our table, menus closed, looking around. Its a bummer, man. I really liked the food here back when they hadn't fallen into the classic Philadelphia trap of restaurant success...not giving a crap.
(1)Reem C.
In my previous review, I mentioned that I would return to try the Creme Brulee French Toast. Well, I did return...and again...and again...and again. I think it's safe to say I'm addicted to the french toast here. If you look at my list of Breakfast/Brunch Spots, they all serve french toast and I appreciate each location, but the Creme Brulee French Toast at Green Eggs is THE BEST french toast on the east coast. Now, my goal is to travel the east coast looking for another restaurant that can top this.
(4)Jenn S.
Tried their kitchen sink for the firs time and loved it! It's a little bit on the heavier side (i actually had a bit of heart burn from it), but it's definitely worth the try. It was a great mix of cheese and carbs, with bit of spicy kick to it. I also tried the red velvet pancakes, which was also great. I didn't think the cream cheese filling was as great as the ones from Sabrinas, but was a good combination with pancakes and chocolate :)
(4)Anahi B.
I have now been to Green Eggs twice, two weekends in a row, and while there are some things I LOVE about this place, I can't quite give it 5 stars due to some deficiencies. As others have stated, it does get crowded, but neither time did we have to wait too long-- maybe around 15 minutes. And yes, it is cheaper than Sabrina's with similar quality (and much closer to my house, which is a bonus). The first time I went, I was with two friends who were visiting from out of town. They were wowed by the low prices, as was I. One of them got the Belgian waffle with fruit, which she liked, and the other got the creme brulee French toast, which she raved about, before-- I am sure-- slipping into an insulin coma on the drive back to DC. We all loved the brown sugar cubes they gave us with our coffee. I don't usually sweeten my coffee, but that is a nice touch. The coffee was excellent as well. The spinach and chorizo omelet was slightly disappointing, since it didn't have a lot of either thing in it, but overall, the plate was good, much aided by the rosemary potatoes (slammin'!) and the LeBus multi-grain toast (one of my favorite breads ever!). One of my friends got an order of bacon, which was thick cut and delightful. On the second trip, I ordered the three eggs with chorizo, which turned out to be a much better choice, since it had two decent-sized patties on it. I don't know where they get it, but it's not that overly spicy/greasy red kind. It's really delicately spiced and awesome! As for the service, we didn't have anything extremely bad happen either time, but my boyfriend had a weird encounter with the server when he asked if he could get The Kitchen Sink with rosemary instead of signature potatoes, which contain onions. She said, "I don't know" instead of "let me find out, " and my boyfriend and I got the impression that she was expecting to just put the order in and then we would have to wait until the plate came out to find out if there were any potatoes in the dish at all. He ended up switching his order to get the three eggs with chorizo as well. Another minor annoyance was she only gave us three pieces of toast between the two of us with our breakfast. Why would you do that? Doesn't she know it's LeBus multi-grain bread, and I am crazy about it? I am now regretting not getting the quinoa porridge, since I considered it both times and didn't get it, and everyone else is raving about it! The next trip, I suppose....
(4)Lillian L.
I'm a Sabrina's fan, but the next one will definitely be this place. The food is good, not too greasy, and everything tasted fresh. The only thing is not to come on the weekends, because it tends to get pack! I was told that the wait was 40 minutes, but it happened to be 1 hour, which was fine since it was a weekend. A plus is that there are plenty of parking around the neighborhood.
(4)MariJo S.
The seating process is disorganized and inaccurate, and the front-of-the-house staff is incompetent and disrespectful. Every time we come here (only when our favorite breakfast places are unavailable - especially after hearing about Ratgate at the midtown location), there is some snafu with getting a table - wildly inconsistent wait times, hosts seating people who arrived later before other parties of the same size who have been waiting 30 minutes past their estimate, hostesses rolling their eyes at or making snide remarks about customers and fellow staff, etc. The one star is for the food, which actually can be good - but definitely not worth the hassle.
(1)Barrett L.
I found out about this place on Foursquare after a friend of mine went. It's way off the usual path for Philly brunch, but well worth the trip. If you're craving traditional brunch, creative twists, and you're hungry as a horse, this is the perfect place to go. And BRING CASH (they don't take cards). We decided to bypass the wait (40 mins at 12:30 on a Sunday for 2) by sitting at the counter. Looking at the menu, everything looked fantastic, and I couldn't decide on what to get. The BF opted for the Creme Brûlée French Toast, and I eventually went with the Kitchen Sink (although I was really really hard pressed between that and the Steak and Eggs). When the food arrived, it looked larger than life. Seriously, the portions here are enormous, and we could have probably split one dish. But upon diving into my oversized skillet of scrambled eggs, potatoes, onions, peppers, biscuits and gravy, my mouth and stomach were immediately sated. Everything was delicious and savory. I had a small side of sriracha with my food just in case the eggs and veggies needed an extra kick, but no hot sauce was necessary. This dish stood well on its own. As for his breakfast, the French Toast tasted EXACTLY like the flavor it was cooked to emulate on the menu. That's the sign of good brunch. I'll agree with the other reviewers that the service could use some work, and that's probably my only negative. Otherwise, this is definitely a welcome addition to Philly's brunch repertoire, and absolutely worth the long waits (although the counter is a great option for those who don't mind and aren't coming with a big group). I'm so full I don't think I can eat for the rest of the day.
(4)Adam B.
Memo to Green Eggs Cafe: Love the food, love the green/organic thing you have going on, but don't make me pay for the privilege of TAKING MY OWN LEFTOVERS HOME by charging me 25 cents for every container. I'd feel better about it if you just built that cost right into your meals. Don't $%^&ing sneak it in as an extra line item on my receipt, nitwits.
(3)Rebecca F.
I headed here for brunch last weekend with a couple friends and was very pleased with the atmosphere and food. We got to the restaurant around 12:30 on a Sunday and the place was pretty crowded. The hostess told us it would be a 20-45 minute wait, but less time if we opted to sit outside. The weather was great that day so we said that was fine. While we waited, we ordered some iced coffee beverages from the coffee bar and sat on the couch. The food channel was playing on the tv on the wall, which seemed to make all of us that much hungrier (nice tactic). Within 15 minutes, a table outside was ready and we chowed down. I got the tofu scramble, which was a tad bland. I know it's tofu so it's not the most flavorful option, but it didn't seem to be very seasoned at all. That's okay though, because the two pieces of soy sausage meat that comes with it was bomb. One of my friends got the blueberry french toast which is spectacular, and another got the breakfast burrito. It looked enormous and very saucy. I would have tried some but it has chorizo in it and I don't eat meat. All in all, Green Eggs Cafe is a really nice brunch experience! I will definitely go back.
(4)Kristine D.
don't worry about it n. : It is obvious that you own, or are friends with the owner of this place. Your tacky review probably just cost you hundreds in returning customers. Do yourself a couple favors, 1) run a better establishment and 2) remember that the first letter in every sentence needs to be capitalized.
(1)Robin S.
This place is great! Being vegan, there aren't a lot of places I can get a good breakfast but when I saw the vegan french toast, I almost died! I haven't had french toast since I was went vegan 6 years ago! It was so delicious and I had enough left over for the next morning. The only draw back here was the service was a little slow and it's cash only.
(4)Lauren C.
I've tried to go here a few times, but the wait is usually intense! The mom and I swung in to Green Eggs Cafe on Friday for some brunch. We waited about 5 minutes for a table, and were seated in a nice spot. I had the vegetable benedict, and a coffee. My mom had an omelette and a coffee. The food was great, the service was awesome, the coffee was really strong in the best possible way. This place is a little gem in south philly that I'm really glad we have. I'll be back!
(4)Melissa Y.
Terrible, rude experience with the manager of our group reservation made and confirmed two months in advance. Manager gave away our private party reservation to make space for another group on the morning of our reservation, leaving us scrambling to find a new place for our party. I've actually set up a yelp account in order to discourage others from trying to hold group events here. I've been to Green Eggs at Newbold and Washington Square West about half a dozen times, with no more than four people, and did the Sunday waiting game because the food is pretty good. I've found the staff defensive and unfriendly on numerous occasions but always let it go. But my experience last weekend was so outrageous that I felt like others needed to have this information before considering holding a group event here. My good friends wanted to reserve a space for a baby shower brunch for me this past weekend and chose this location because it's one of the few brunch places with a private back room with space for a larger group. We called the managers about two months ago, and we had confirmation that we could hold our event here. My friend called back to check in 3 or 4 times over the course of the past two months, including twice the day before the shower, to confirm the final head count and make sure everything was set. The managers always assured us that everything was settled with our final guest total. We all showed up on time to be seated as a group, presents and cake in hand, only to find out that they had given away the back room to a bigger group and canceled our private event space. The other group was bigger than ours, so I guess that made more financial sense to them, but we had planned this for months and were left high and dry. The manager offered that we could wait an hour or so past our reservation to meet in the back room, or wait a shorter time sit at a table crammed next to all the other guests on a packed Sunday morning. Completely insensitive to the havoc this caused us, as we scrambled to come up with a plan B venue during one of the busiest restaurant times of the week, the manager claimed to have called us an hour before (we were all already on our way) and said he could only apologize so many times. He actually asked another customer near us to put in a positive yelp review to cancel ours out, which I found outrageous and insensitive to the stress he caused all of us. He gave us no justification, was unsympathetic and rude, and was totally dismissive. Luckily, we were able to have the shower at one of our apartments (though it took a lot of last minute shopping and set up -- totally stressful). We did everything right and despite confirmation the day before our party, we were left completely hanging. I don't know what we would have done if we didn't happen to have a nearby apartment big enough to host us.
(1)Bill W.
Best breakfast in Philly, period. Yes, I've tried them all. The crème brulee French toast is life changing. The omelets are some of the best you'll ever have, all ingredients are super fresh. The coffee selection is awesome - espresso, cappuccino, Café Americano are all excellent. I live 45 minutes outside the city and I'm here at least once per month. Its that good. Only downside, there's a pretty long wait on the weekends, so get there early for a quick seating. Also - make sure you go to the Dickinson location. I've been to the one on 13th and it's a mere mortal by comparison...
(5)Mark W.
Came here hungry on a Sunday morning for brunch. The place was packed, and my friend and I were quoted an hour wait. Luckily, I've discovered the secret to beating lines at all brunch places: eat at the bar! So, we stalked the bar and found 2 seats next to each other in about 10 minutes. I opted for a bagel with cream cheese and lox, and my friend got the chicken and waffles. Man, were both of these delicious. I got a ton of lox- like, you couldn't even put it all on the bagel. It was very good. I tried the chicken+waffles, and it was delicious. Kind of jealous that I didn't get that, as the waffle was perfect and the chicken was good. Next time I'm in Philly, I'll definitely be stopping by this place for brunch.
(4)Reese A.
Not sure how this place is not 5 stars across the board. No matter how long the line may be, it's always worth the wait. The breakfast burrito with vegan sausage is my favorite however my husband have tried most of the menu items and all are delicious. We continue to take friends and family and refer people to Green Eggs for the best breakfast in the city.
(5)Sally T.
So this is the location without the rats running around at night...at least not documented. So if it's not documented, it doesn't exist, right? Come hungry because the amount of food they serve is enough to feed at least two grown ass adults. Everything was pretty tasty and the leftovers were enough for at least two more meals (for me at least). I'm glad this place is within walking distance in my parent's hood so as long as furry four legged pests aren't roaming the tables at night here, I'll come back for sure.
(4)Steve S.
Turning 31, I expressed to my girlfriend that I wanted to do something a bit more low-key with my friends. Brunch it was! We reserved a table for 10. My girlfriend called the day before and the morning-of to confirm the reservation. We arrived at 1:30pm on the dot, and were informed that they had us mistakenly marked down for 6. So the 10 of us, including two children, had to wait 45 minutes to get seated into a table that was really meant for 8 in the back room. The kids had to sit with the bathroom door at their backs and had to frequently shift their chairs for people to use it. The food was great, portions were huge, but having to wait so long when we had a confirmed reservation really soured my view of this place.
(2)Brian M.
You get in, you gorge, you get out and don't pay that much. Isn't that what a brunch place should be? This is not a place to come chat for an hour with your friends for 1.5 hours about how drunk you were last night. There are too many others waiting for your table for that. This is a place you come to before a long day to fill up knowing you probably won't eat again until dinner. The kitchen sink was massive, cheap, and absolutely delicious. Everything that passed by being served to different tables seemed to fit that bill. Perfect.
(5)Hector A. H.
Okay where can I start, this place 3/4 years ago was just okay but today I just wanted to give it a try an other chance and wow !!!!!they just left me with no words I'll definitely will come back for more well done GREEN EGGS
(5)Chanda B.
Heard a lot about this place and decided to check it out for myself. The wait is pretty long but it is worth it. It's located in south philly which you can't miss at all. The decor is very nice and the servers were great! I ordered the eggs, shrimp, and grits benedict which is really good! I can be picky when it comes to grits because it can be too dry or just nasty, but they did a great job! I would def. recommend everyone to check this place out. I know I am going back for more!
(4)Kim J.
Visited Green Eggs for brunch today, and was not overly impressed. I had a 3-egg omelet with spinach, mushroom and nearly undetectable levels of goat cheese; which came with warm bread (not toast) and their special potatoes, which were extremely greasy and not very flavorful. My bf had the peanut butter french toast and was very happy (it was pretty tasty, I concur). However, we had to wait a long time for food, and despite all the servers running aroundwe had to flag someone down each time we wanted more coffee, or water, or salt and pepper. There's potential- I really like the space- but for now it's a 3-star location.
(3)Karl T.
One word AMAZING I'm never eating breakfast nowhere else
(5)Andrea T.
I'd give this place six stars if I could. I would give them seven stars if they opened one near me! This place is worth the wait. It's better than Sabrinas! Items not to be missed....the homemade chorizo! It is sooo good, not too greasy, not too spicy....sausage-y perfection! The biscuits and gravy are some of the best I have ever had. The sweet tea is just like Mom's. The french fries are perfection. What I would really like is a friend who wants to eat something sweet at breakfast! The sweet waffles and pancakes look so good, but whenever I come I want chorizo and sausage gravy! The great thing is the menu is great for vegan/veggie friends too! Just a great place for brunch/lunch!
(5)Rachel C.
There's a lot of Sunday brunches out there I want to try, but I do keep coming back to this one every so often. I've liked everything I've tried, portions are big, and I've never had to wait too long for a table (although I think I usually just sneak in under the rush a bit on the earlier side). Tiramisu french toast, although more dessert-like than anything, was reallllllly good. Their specials are always enticing and I love their wide selection of "benedicts." Friendly staff and a nice relaxing breakfast/brunch atmosphere. Will continue to use are our "go to" brunch spot. Oh, and I'm typically one who gorges on breakfast (give me all the bacon, eggs and greasy delicious breakfast foods you can think of!) but seriously, the quinoa porridge is SO good. I've only had it once, but I debate getting it every time I'm there. Must try it.
(4)Marissa N.
Portions are generous, little fee for your recycle-able to go containers. 45 minute wat around noon on a Sunday. Shrimp n grits Benedict, gulf shrimp, stone ground grits with aged cheddar and toast points topped with two poached eggs and Vermont cheddar sauce. Rather light on the shrimp, there may have been four. The eggs were poached perfectly, grits a great consistency, toast points were crisp and buttery. Stuffed French toast- brioche slices stuffed with fresh berries, ricotta cheese topped with chantilly cream, fresh berry compote and blackberry coulis, Ricotta had a very smooth texture, tall and delicious. Breakfast burrito -habanero tortilla w eggs, corn, house made pork chirizo, potato, peppers and onions, tex mex cheese topped w pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, whole black beans, and fire roasted red pepper black bean sauce. Seemingly absence of chorizo. The rest of the mess was delicious. Lobster and crab frittata-butter poached lobster, lump crab meat, fresh tomato, chive, traditional frittata batter, triple creme brie, old bay hollandaise. Delicious, good mix of seafood stood out. Cooked well through out. They were pretty busy, we saw four or five different faces at our table, they were pretty timely, it was loud, we needed to ask repetitively for straws, ketchup etc.
(5)Jenny L.
Back again. This is definitely one of my top favorite brunch places ever and so worth the 25 minutes wait even when it's around 2:30pm in the afternoon. I plan on trying something new every time I go back. My boyfriend has yet to try something new (he's stuck with his Kitchen Sink). This time I got the Creme Brulee French Toast. It was sooo good!! The berries were a bit tart, but nonetheless, still very good. Just the right amount of sweetness. The french toast could have been a bit fluffier, but still very good with the chantilly anglaise sauce/cream, berries, and whipped cream.. mmm. The combination of sweet and savory is so good. One bite of the Kitchen Sink, then a bite of my french toast is just yums. I live so close to this place, I should be a regular, but my wallet and tummy wouldn't be too happy. Once in a while seems healthy ;P
(5)Ron P.
9 out of 10 definitely recommend. Steak and eggs were incredible a must.
(4)Jen A.
I have always wanted to try this place out after hearing friends rave about it - so last Sunday, the hubby and I went over for breakfast. The place was much bigger than I thought and it was pretty packed. We did get seated right away which I was happy about because I was starving. We were greeted by a not-so-friendly server who seemed bothered. I ordered a latte and the tofu scramble. The hubby got coffee and the peanut butter French Toast. The portions were huge and the food was delicious! I would have enjoyed my trip here more had the server been nicer. We actually had 2 servers - the other one we had was sweet and made us feel welcomed - unlike the other server. When it came to tipping, the hubby and I agreed to just leave a 15% tip. I am usually a very generous tipper, but the one server did not deserve anything higher. I then realized that her and the other server shared tips and handed the nice server an extra couple of dollars. So, all in all, the food was great - but the blonde server could use a lesson on how to make patrons feel welcome.
(4)Lilli C.
This place is my new favorite brunch place in the city. The food is soo good, the portions are enormous, the prices are cheap, and the service is friendly. I got the breakfast burrito, which was massive and it was only 10 bucks. The only negative about the burrito was that it had too many potatoes in it, but that's just a personal preference. My boyfriend got the turkey club which I actually liked more than my breakfast burrito. It was on this delicious multigrain bread and the turkey was fresh and not just processed deli-meat. The place is BYO but they offer a caraffe of OJ and a bottle of Prosecco for 30 bucks. They are also cash only, but have an ATM on the premise.
(5)Mini P.
Aside from always having to wait 45-60 minutes to be seated, this place is an awesome brunch spot. They are creative with their menu and have many options for vegan and meat eaters alike. I recommend the kitchen sink with the gravy on the side (you can control your likeliness to get a heart attack this way lol). Their creme brulee french toast is also a hit! You will wait a while but its worth it.
(5)Ben P.
Hey! Guess where I used to go almost every weekend and will never go again?!!! GREEN EGGS!! YAY! Wait, what? Oh right, service has taken a complete and utter nosedive. What started as a couple of visits with spotty, inattentive service led to me walking out after sitting at our table for 15 minutes while every table around including ones sat after us were all served. I even gave them a few minutes AFTER I went to the hostess stand to remind them that a server had not come over to our table. And when we walked out, barely a blink from the servers, hostesses, etc. that we walked past, all who had seen us sitting at our table, menus closed, looking around. Its a bummer, man. I really liked the food here back when they hadn't fallen into the classic Philadelphia trap of restaurant success...not giving a crap.
(1)Reem C.
In my previous review, I mentioned that I would return to try the Creme Brulee French Toast. Well, I did return...and again...and again...and again. I think it's safe to say I'm addicted to the french toast here. If you look at my list of Breakfast/Brunch Spots, they all serve french toast and I appreciate each location, but the Creme Brulee French Toast at Green Eggs is THE BEST french toast on the east coast. Now, my goal is to travel the east coast looking for another restaurant that can top this.
(4)Geoff c.
Probably my favorite brunch place. Relatively small establishment so it gets packed all the time. But they have a nice waiting area with couches and a TV. The food is fantastic and the staff is friendly and attentive enough. Following the tips of other yelp reviews, I've tried the red velvet pancakes, tiramisu french toast, and kitchen sink. All of them are pretty hefty meals. Huge portions. The french toast was especially dense. The strawberries on the pancakes were reallyyy good. When we got our food, our reaction was.. O_o As was the reaction from our neighboring table who vocalized it quite eloquently with a loud, "holy $h1t".
(5)Von M.
Fearing long lines, we bunny-hopped out of the house early for our annual Easter brunch at Green Eggs. Our plan succeeded and we snagged two seats at the granite counter. There we ordered our traditional holiday French Toast: Ricotta stuffed French Toast for my fiance and Creme Brulee French Toast for me. The Creme Brulee French Toast was monumentally delicious, and I particularly adored the contrast between the slightly tart berry compote and the silky smooth creme Anglaise drizzle. Sufficiently rich and filling that half of the order came home with me to enjoy later. I surmise that my fiance's French Toast was equally delicious inasmuch as he virtually wordlessly inhaled it :-). BTW, Green Eggs also makes a mighty fine cup of La Colombe coffee. Truly worth the pilgrimage to South Philly or No. Libs. Hey Green Eggs people, we need one of your outposts up here in Lower Bucks County!
(5)Jenny T.
My friends and I absolutely love Green Eggs. We loved it so much we threw a bridal shower there. Something small and intimate for the bride, bridesmaids and a few friends. They catered to our needs and was very nice with offering us the back room. Food was good as usual. Although I'm not huge on sweets in the morning nor breakfast, I tend to crave Green Eggs rather often. It's a cozy restaurant with natural maplewood & green earthy decor. With a plant that sits on each table, it makes you feel right at home. I must suggest the 'Red Velvet pancakes' if you have a sweet tooth (definitely shareable between 2 ppl), the 'Kitchen Sink' which is served in a skillet, if you love breakfast and want a little bit of everything (potatoes, cheese, biscuits, gravy, sausage & eggs). I typically don't like sandwiches but craved one and tried the 'Cafe' BLT' and loved it! The thick cut bacon is always good but the maple dijon made the sandwich. I also like the 'Fig & Prosciutto" salad but the last time I had it, the arugula wasn't the freshest so I guess that's a hit or miss. I've tried most of the menu but the first 3 are my favorites. Tips: Cash Only. BYOB- I suggest prosecco!! Portions are ginormous so consider sharing or family style. Avoid the short blond waitress, not very attentive, friendly or fast. Go either early, before 11am to avoid long wait time.
(4)Anna L.
Got the cobb salad, friend got the grilled cheese. I wanted to like this place since it's a pretty cute restaurant but the service was alright and so was the food. They ran out of the panini that I wanted (they use fresh ingredients everyday so that might have been the reason?) so I got the cobb salad which had dry chicken on it. I agree that the portions are huge. My friend had fries with her grilled cheese and it was a massive amount of potatoes. The amount of cheese inside her bread was ridiculous (she loves cheese too but thought it was a bit much) and was pretty much oozing everywhere but she said it was fine. Overall, normal, uneventful lunch.
(3)T L.
2 words: Over-effin-rated. Maybe tht was 3, whatever. This place is so irritating. The weekend waits are not worth it, the prices are inflated, and the hot drinks are stupid and tiny. And to be completely honest about the food, it CAN be good but most of the time the menu is just trying too hard to be special....sometimes I just want regular ol' brunch, not "dessert" or a "deep fried veggie burger" (ew!). Also my last meal of steak and eggs was super greasy. The steak was good but there was a pool of oil at the bottom of the dish all over the homefries and eggs and spinach. Really ruined it.
(2)Big W.
I love the food here! The atmosphere is nice (depending on when you go) and servers are friendly. I highly recommend this location over the one in the Northern Liberties area (food and service there is horrible).
(5)Z L.
My friends and I came here this past shneester for a late breakfast. When we got there I was a little hesitant because the place was hoppin and looked like it could have been easily an hour wait. Before entering we had sign waivers because they were apparently filming a TV show for BBC. We decided we weren't about all of that so we asked to sit outside, we were able to be seated immediately, which was tight. The food came out surprisingly fast and was honestly incredible. I got a Belgian waffle with cinnamon apples and ice cream, which I regretted almost immediately. I mean, anyone can really do a good waffle, but this one was pretty spectacular. The three if us all tried each other's food and the breakfast burrito is probably the best one I've ever had. Anyway, they did end up filming outside and long-story-short, if you're watching some food critic show on BBC, keep a look out for the kid in the glasses chugging a bottle of maple syrup as the host passes him.
(4)Philly C.
I LOVE this cafe! Let me just say that first! I have been here several times and the food is ALWAYS good. The service varies from time to time, but I don't really worry about that because I am addicted to the creme brulee french toast!! Not a little addicted, seriously addicted! I never eat left overs, but I always eat half and take the other half for the next day's breakfast. So what if my hot chocolate isn't always hot, I can deal with it. I almost feel euphoric after eating there. I really can't really explain it, you have to try the food and you will definitely understand my love affair with green eggs cafe. I also had the shrimp and grits with rosemary potatoes- Yummy! The red velvet pancakes are also pretty popular, but nothing comes close to those creme brulee french toast. Green Eggs cafe is a must!! Try it and you'll be in love, too!
(5)Natsumi K.
This food is absolutely amazing. I have been there three times already for breakfast (ordering different dishes every time) and I haven't been let down. I've had the Pork Belly Egg's Benedict, Red Velvet Pancakes and the Kitchen Sink. My favorite has been the Red Velvet Pancakes, very soft, not too sweet and HUGE. I had to take half of it home, but 30 sec in the microwave and it's back to the original softness. The portions are extremely large so be ready to be full and getting a take home box. The reason I gave it 4 stars is that the service can be better. The manager is extremely friendly but the service is slow. The first time I went, it took about 30 min to get our food because they had jumbled up our orders. Also, if you go on weekends, expect to wait about 30-45 min before being seated. Otherwise, the food is delicious so I'm definitely going back there again!
(4)Derek L.
The kitchen sink was incredible. Wait was long, which was unfortunate. But well worth it. Cash only
(5)Morgan D.
I've been to Green Eggs twice. In the interest of full disclosure, i'll say that my first visit was flawless. My second visit, not so much. My boyfriend and i sat and watched while tables who were seated and ordered their food after us were served their meals before us. After waiting an extraordinarily long time for our meals (a table that had been seated after us was paying their check by now) my food looked terrible. I'd ordered the steak and eggs special. It was obvious that my food had been sitting around for quite some time. If you've ever cut into a rare steak then let it sit out and dry up you know the sort of unappealing meat cubes i was facing down. UGH. and my toast was cold. I'm not a frequent bruncher. When i go out to brunch it's a special treat so i'm a pretty harsh judge, i guess. One bad meal is enough to turn me off from a place forever. I won't be returning to Green Eggs Cafe. Hawthorne's is closer, serves beer, and has never let me down.
(2)L K.
Food-great! Pricing-great! Service-terrible... I can't give 5 stars because after brunch here a few weeks ago I was dumbfounded by the terrible service. Our waitress N was so rude and inattentive. Besides giving us an attitude when ordering (which we had to wait 15 minutes to give after we asked for one more moment to make up our minds), we had to wait a very long time for our meals. In fact, the 2 tables around us ordered after us, but received our food before us. When I asked for something on the side our waitress snipped "specials can't be modified". After our food arrived, we never saw her again. Our meals were great, and the meals served around us looked amazing. The specials in addition to the regular menu all seemed appetizing. This is a place you can go on a diet and do fruit, omlettes, salads, etc. It's also the place you can go for a binge. The girls next to us looked really happy enjoying red velvet pancakes! Unfortunatly, as I was fininshing my white peach salad (which was great), I looked down at my fork full of food making its way toward my mouth AND...dead ladybug buried in lettuce and dressing. Hmmmm, I wonder. Anyway, I will return because of the casual convenience and great food. Fingers crossed for better service and a little friendliness!!
(4)Y. C.
DISAPPOINTED. 1. Ehhhh food- ordered an omelette with spinach and mushrooms, wheat toast, and bacon. bacon was thickly sliced but one could tell it had been sitting out for a while. rather chewy. the accompanying potatoes were hard and lukewarm. i sent them back to the kitchen (after the manager made me feel guilty for doing so)...he comes back out with another order of....cold, bland potatoes....smh. 2. it's almost 2013...who still doesn't accept credit cards...and if you don't, your food and your service need to be well worth the atm fees. NEVER again. i wanted to like it...i really did. my $20.00 would have been well spent some place else.
(1)Giovanna K.
I always get the Smoked Salmon Eggs Bene's...delicious. Next time I will be getting french toast because I am craving it right now. Its always packed inside. There is a super hott waiter named Pat so make sure you get a look at him and tip him well. Only 4 stars because the menu says they have a rooftop garden for their veggies because they are a "green" company. A friend of mine used to work for Green Eggs and has told me the rooftop garden does not exist. Except if you count the basil and rosemary in the potted plants up there. Revise your menu "Green" Eggs!
(4)Mrs. T M.
All I can say is DELICIOUS! The stone ground grits were AMAZING! They are southern style much like I had in NAWLENS with shrimp. The food was fresh and flavorful and you get sooo much for what you pay! I can't wait to go back and try more!
(5)Tracee M.
Went to green eggs cafe last weekend with my family and I must say it was excellent. I am not a fan of eggs at all, so to go to a place specializing in eggs was a lil daunting for a simple pancake chic....Well after stalking the menu days prior to going,I still had no idea what to get. When we finally got there and were seated I saw someones french toast order and immediately picked the Creme Brulee french toast, and can I say my tummy was very excited with my choice...Not only were the toast prepared for the Flintstones they were absolutely AMAZING....and i have been dreaming of them ever since... The decor was inviting, the turn and burn rate was excellent so we didn't have to wait an obscene amount of time..I ordered the ham as my meat choice and it was just OK but i am very picky about how I order my meat so I take that on the chin, next time I will be specific in requesting the food is welllll done..Oh I also ordered the traditional potatoes, they were good too but i don't like huge chucks of peppers in my food, but my sister loved it, so clearly it depends on your personal preference will try the rosemary potatoes next time.. So just to give a tid bit on what else was ordered at the table, my sister ordered the shrimp and grits, which were very good but since everyone elses portions were from the Flintstone ages, he ordered seemed a lil skimpy but it was delicious. My niece order the red velvet pancakes, i am not fan of those type of food items but she liked it, and my cousin ordered the waffle with a side of ice cream another good choice, but I believe my french toast trumped everyone elses order...in addition to ordering my meat differently, I would also have the fruit compote on the side of my french toast since I hate when fruit makes my breads soggy..but again a great place to go get there early if you go on the weekend, we found that by 1030 there was a wait..can't wait to take my hubby and son in the very near future...
(4)Alexandra R.
food has always been amazing every visit. However, this trip was a little different, because there werent any specials. The specials board is usually filled with five items that are chef-inspired and delicious. The serever explained that there was a transitioning hef who was still working out the kinks in his specials. So, when ordering off the regular menu, I had the breakfast burrito- it was good, but a majority of it was peppers and onions. I like peppers and onions as much as any foodie- but these were overkill. The servers at GreenEggs are always busy, this usually means when they get to your table to have your food and drink orders ready.
(4)Jason R.
My first experience with Green Eggs was like "Catfish" (the docu-movie and now MTV program). We had been chatting online for quite a while, but it wasn't until this past weekend that we got a chance to meet. Based on what I had learned she was going to be a sexy, 20-something buxom brunette who is a pharmaceutical rep during the week, but really likes to party on the weekends. Boy was I excited! I shaved, put on my favorite flannel, and made my way down. I walk up to her place feeling pretty good. I knock on her door and am greeted by a 32 year old redhead. I wouldn't say I was disappointed though - I like redheads, too. She just shouldn't have lied about her age. I'm perfectly fine with a more mature woman! So enough with the figurative language, let me lay this out for you. First the good stuff: The menu is great. I wanted to try just about everything and was especially enticed by all of the unique benedict combinations. I went with the chicken and waffles benedict, which was absolutely awesome. The hot sauce they add to the hollandaise really brings out a new dimension of the dish. The rosemary homefries also added a crisp and surprisingly refreshing element to the meal. The food also came out really quickly. The atmosphere of the place itself is hip and upbeat. Definitely a great spot to go with a few friends to stave off a hangover. I also really enjoyed the potted plants on the table. Now, the bad and/or mediocre: I'm pretty sure our server said no more than 15 words to us the entire time. Come on now. I'm not asking for anything above and beyond, I just feel it's appropriate to acknowledge that you're dealing with another living being. Is "how are you?" or "do you have any questions about the menu?" too much to ask? My wife (who was surprisingly eager to come with me to meet this "20-something buxom brunette") ordered the pork belly benedict. Now, I'm a big fan of pork belly and I cook it at least once a month. It's pretty hard to overcook it unless you leave it in the oven for like 3 days. They must've done that. This was a bit dry and chewy and certainly not a good representation of what pork belly can be. Those things aside, I am definitely planning to go back. There are many other menu items I'd like to try and I have to believe most of the waitstaff has more personality than the cardboard box who served us. I haven't gotten her pants off yet, but assuming she has female genitalia, this redhead and I should get along just fine.
(3)Nhi T.
It only takes a few minutes for me to walk there from where I live, and I have to say this is one of the best places to get a beautiful and delicious breakfast any day. The atmosphere is very homey and comforting. I always try something different that's savory and something sweet when I have company. The portions they provide you is more than enough and well worth it's price. I highly recommend for those who have a big appetite for delectable food!
(5)Rick B.
One of the best breakfast spots in Philly, period. Creative and tasty items to satisfy anyone. This place is jammed every weekend for a reason.
(5)Angela S.
It was the best of breakfasts, it was the most mediocre of breakfasts. My dining companion ordered the creme brulee french toast. As specified in a hundred other reviews, this was delicious. I ordered the steak and eggs. The scrambled eggs were really gross; obviously from a carton, not seasoned or mixed with any liquid. Wet, dense, rubbery, and possibly worse than McDonalds eggs. The steak was tolerable -- it also seemed a bit wet, as if it had been marinated too long. Rosemary potatoes were fine, although my personal pet peeve is when chefs don't chop the rosemary a bit -- it is literally evergreen needles, so whole they are a bit... poke-y. As for the toast? Well, I was raised by British people, so I have an awfully high tolerance for cold burnt toast, but a frozen lump of butter isn't the proper accompaniment. Disappointing, especially after my positive experience at the other location. The cherry on this sundae, as it were, was that the kitchen was also playing the absolute worst music. Now, if you are busting your ass in a hot kitchen all day you definitely deserve to listen to music while you do so. However, as a customer, a straight hour of unredeemable Backstreet Boys and other early 2000s teen pop was hard to stomach. There is never going to be a right time to listen to that stuff ironically, guys.
(2)Matt S.
I will never give this restaurant my money again! All I wanted was blueberry pancakes...after waiting nearly 25 minutes for our breakfast on a not so busy morning, I was told by my waitress that they were not able to make my blueberry pancakes because she was just informed by the kitchen that they were out. While I was disappointed that it took 25 minutes to tell me this... I asked the waitress if I could please see the menu so I could decide what I wanted to replace it with. 2 minutes later, while still looking at the menu, my wife's pancakes and bacon and "my" pancakes and bacon came out. I asked if these were blueberry and they were not, but for some reason they brought them to me anyway. The waitress then came back and saw no problem with this, so I asked to see her manager....here is where the real problem comes. This pompous prick (Nick) comes over to me and tells me that I am to either eat my pancakes that they gave me or I can get out. I was blown away... I could tell he wanted me to leave at this point, so I stayed. If I wasn't running the broad st run the next day and craving some pancakes, I probably would have left. With so many great places to get brunch in the neighborhood (Sabrinas, Porto, Chhaya..etc) no need to go back...
(1)Liana L.
Awesome Brunch Spot! We came on a Saturday afternoon, plenty of parking in the area and no wait. Our waitress came to our table a little late but was very apoligtic and polite. I ordered their veggie burger with a side of tomato soup. Their veggie burger was amazing and tasted fresh. It had a lil of pico de gala on the top and asked to hold the mayo on the side. Their tomato soup was bestest tomato soup I've tasted in a while. It was a good pulp and not too watery. My only complaint was that that it came served with feta cheese in it. I wish they listed that on the menu or else I would of requested no cheese. My boyfriend got the maryland crab fritatta, I tried a taste of that and it was good but it wasn't a dish for me. The amount of food they give you is generous be prepared to be filled for the rest of the day. They also have fresh squeezed juices and tangerine juice which I don't normally see at other brunch spots in the city.
(4)Gabrielle B.
I had heard about this place via Thrillist because of it's 'eco-friendly' stamp of approval & was really excited to check it out. When we got inside, there was no hostess podium (is this a new trend?) only a take out counter all the way in the back where I asked if we could get a seat. The place is big, and was almost completely empty except for like 15 employees/friends lounging around the back area, not sure what thats all about. It was also really quiet with the exception of a quiet TV (music anyone??).When we got our drinks & silverwear it was sort of grimy. Soap scum on the glasses & tableware ehh.. turn off. Beside that, The food was great! I got eggs Benedict & my friend got the orange goat cheese salad. I'll give this place the benefit of the doubt since it just opened up but come on.
(3)Andrew K.
Simply put. This food here is awesome. I've been here a few times and have really enjoyed myself every time. We've usually gone around 11-12 on weekends, which is usually busy. Both times we've had relatively short (~15 min) waits. As you'll read in other reviews, sometimes the servers were a little unsure and didn't give clear answers, but the food and prices make up for it. Just a side note, it's cash only.
(5)D K.
Great coffee. Servings are very large and not low in calories but very tasty. Service very good.
(5)George R.
This may be a little premature, as I intend to try more of what is offered here, but I want to get on record that this place is ok and worth a visit. I also want to get on record that the red velvet pancakes are absolutely delicious -- until you get to the chocolate chips. Chocolate is completely unnecessary in this dish! Leave the pancakes and cream alone! The Kitchen Sink needs a little work. Too much potato and cheese -- not enough meat, onion. Also a little hard to eat. I was quite happy with the service. The atmosphere is great. They have really come to address the waiting issue, and the addition of outdoor seating brings life to an otherwise ho-hum South Philly block. I have to say that I also like the fact that the staff is not made up of a bunch of hipsters like everywhere else in the neighborhood. I think this is a smart move that makes the place more accessible to different kinds of patrons. It reminds you that East Passyunk is more than that -- it is a neighborhood with a diverse population of families and good people young and old. I think I am going to go cry now. So my plan is to come back a couple times, hoping that someone listened to me about omitting the chocolate chips from the otherwise SPECTACULAR red velvet pancakes, and I can see myself bumping my rating up to **** in no time.
(3)Karl H.
Just about tried every french toast special they all rule. If you are really hungry try the red velvet pancakes (or share they are megahuge). Today i tried the lunch for the first time a cheese steak w/fries it was excellent. The eggs benedict are great as well.
(4)Ally T.
What a shit show. My boyfriend and I were excited to try Green Eggs Cafe after numerous friends saying how good the food was. Well, no one ever mentioned the service... And I can see why. We walked in and grabbed a seat at the counter after being told it'd be a 15 minute wait for a table-- we were hungry!! We each ordered a breakfast burrito. I, being a vegetarian, ordered mine with the vegan sausage rather than the chorizo that came in it normally. The waitress asked me if I wanted it totally vegan, I said no, just sub the vegan sausage- I don't eat meat. My boyfriend then ordered his burrito with bacon instead of chorizo (sausage makes him sick). She nodded and went to put our order in. When the burritos came out and were put in front of us, I asked the food runner which had the vegan sausage in it (obviously, so I didn't take a bite of my boyfriend's bacon burrito). He said, "oh, one was supposed to be vegan style?" I said "no, just with vegan sausage instead of chorizo.... " So he took mine away, saying it would take them a few minutes to remake it. I look down, and there is a side of something still sitting in front of me. I ask the waitress what it was and she didn't know. I smelled it and realized it was a side of vegan sausage. My boyfriend's burrito came out with the chorizo and a side of bacon. We told the waitress about it, and she dumbfoundedly looked at us and went to get the manager. The manager came over to us, and she and the server tried to understand our SUPER COMPLICATED order. They spent a few minutes basically trying to tell us that we were wrong in ordering. (a huge customer service no-no.) Getting frustrated, I said to her, "Clearly there was just a misunderstanding with the order. Can we just fix it please?" She then shot me a dirty look, cutting me off with "LET ME FINISH." So after a few more minutes of explaining how we wanted our burritos (one with vegan sausage, one with bacon-- really difficult, I know) -- she huffily took the remaining chorizo burrito and the two random sides away. When our burritos finally came out the right way, they were handed to us by the manager herself. She snippily said as she put them down, "Just to let you know, we don't make modifications like that here, but we did it for you this time." My eyebrows went up, as I recalled the "Vegan Option Available" symbol that appeared next to the burrito on the menu. "That's strange," I mumbled, to which she put her hands up, saying, "I'm just following policy." Strange, usually policies that strict in nature are mentioned somewhere on the menu, so innocent vegetarians and those with food allergies know to eat elsewhere. So, in a nutshell, if you're looking for a friendly neighborhood brunch spot, I suggest you try Cantina or POPE (on the weekends) --- the food there is just as good if not better, and at least at those spots you're treated like a friend, not an intruder. We will never go back to Green Eggs Cafe. I suggest you follow suit.
(1)Tina C.
The grits and shrimp are out of this world
(5)Aaron O.
There is an unspoken and continually escalating war in Philadelphia. Who is winning depends largely on which partisan you chose to believe, and there is also a lot of misinformation in this conflict. The roots of this war are the same as the roots of any other war - resources. Specifically, which combatant is best able to charge exorbitant rates for pancake batter. This is The War of the Brunches. It began slowly...a few places started charging $10 + for breakfast food, with the additional possibility of overpriced Mimosas, Bloody Marys and $5 juices containing the word "fresh". As lines snaked out the door, other restaurants caught on to the potential for gorging and joined the fray. Soon pubs were offering special brunches, restaurants were forcing servers out of bed before noon and ambitious restaurants began competing for a piece of the profits. Not since the advent of pizza and burgers with the word "kobe" attached had food profit margins been higher. The traditional heavyweights in this battle are Sabrinas and Morning Glory. Honeys competes as a VERY distant third because the tight jeans and caked on make up of the Northern Liberties crowd cuts off blood flow to the tongue. Others have notable offerings as well - like Figs and Farmicia. Reports from the front contained rumors of a combatant that had the Bella Vista power houses nervous...an ominous relative new comer known as Green Eggs Cafe. We decided this was the morning to scout the new(er) combatant. To cut to the chase, Green Eggs Cafe got the important stuff right but missed in some other areas. The main war, the food, compared very favorably, perhaps even surpassing, the competition. The menu was varied and creative...with similar price points. My wife's red velvet pancakes satisfied all of the senses...they tasted as good as they looked, which was difficult. My kitchen sink breakfast had fantastic biscuit gravy, a delicious biscuit, generous portions of well cooked potatoes and just the right touch of cheese to the eggs. Coffee was less favorable...too strong and possibly sitting in the pot too long. Sabrinas and Morning Glory both use La Colombe, which hits every note. This hit my...is that Starburnt? key. Service was notably slower, less competent and less friendly than our other favored spots and the atmosphere was far more dull. I liked the salt and pepper mill and LOVE being served sugar in the raw cubes, but the place itself felt...I don't know, too NY'ish to me. I like my brunch down home hip, and this wasn't. Overall, I'll stick to my Bella Vista joints, but the food here is a match to anything and I LOVED the menu. They need some work on their service.
(4)Maria G.
everyone raves about this place. the brunch is out of this world. I happened to be in South Philly for the day so my friend and I stopped in. The wait is long so be ready to stand outside. Good thing the weather was sunny and warm on Sunday. I ordered the breakfast burrito. Not a fan! no flavor, no seasoning. I was disappointed. My friend had the omelet which he loved. maybe I'll give it another try. I noticed the red velvet pancakes!
(3)Ju L.
Soooooo goodddd. Green Eggs Cafe never disappoints, I was in the mood for some delicious brunch but didn't feel like exploring or checking out a new brunch place I've never been before in Philly, so we decided on Green Eggs. The atmosphere here is great, not too loud, and they dont overpack the restaurant with tables either. Wait time at this one is reasonable and not too long, as long as you're not coming with a big group.
(5)Guinivere S.
Returned the next day to try the creme brûlée French toast and the Mexican breakfast. The French toast came with this large ball of something... Couldn't quite place it. I didn't love that part, but the French toast was delicious and had it had a few more berries it would have been perfect. It wasn't overly sweet which was nice. The Mexican breakfast was a lot of food and was nicely flavoured. There were corn pancake type things and a lot of food.
(4)Y V.
Very cool spot. Can get busy. CASH ONLY. The french toast I had were very good. Huge portions. I'd eat here again if I came to town.
(4)Christina G.
Pros: - If you have a large group, they will let you make a reservation - Nice waiting area - Food is awesome- I loved my lox benedict with grits- I know people compare this to Sabrinas and I think both are really good but their menus are pretty different Cons: - Long wait on weekends - Drinks are pricey- $3 for cup of coffee or OJ. - Restaurant gets super busy and we had to ask for extra silverware and stuff multiple times before they brought it - They don't accept credit cards- seriously with 4 locations, they need to get with the times and get a credit card machine Ok so I listed more cons than pros but the food is that good that I have to give it 4 stars.
(4)Lauren S.
Wooooooow. I never come to philly and a friend recommended this brunch hot spot to me. I hear the wait is always 30 min but it was well worth it. The thick cut bacon is so amazing. You get 4 huge pieces of bacon that the whole table can share (even though you prob don't want to). I had th lox eggs Benedict which were great. Not amazing but great. I wasn't a fan of the lox being rolled with cream cheese on the side. I like my lox plopped on my eggs Benedict so the yummy yolk spills alll over my eggs. Mmmmm. My friend got the French toast and wow. All types of French toast to order and the presentation is unbelievable. Please come here!!! It's sooo beyond good
(5)Kristen H.
This place is so cute! I went here with five other people and we sat at a long wooden table in a quaint nook with green walls. The waitress was super friendly and our food came out fast. I was really tempted to try the pancakes --especially the red velvet -- but I went with the lox Benedict and a fruit cup. I was thrilled with my choice! The salmon was fresh and the eggs were prepared perfectly. All it needed was just a little hot sauce!
(5)Nataly N.
Not sure why I've always had better luck with food selections here than the 13th & Spruce location - where I feel the food I've had was generally more heavy and sloppily made, despite the upgrade in interior design since the first time I was there. The South Philly location, however, was pleasant all around. I came here for Saturday brunch, but the wait was not too bad (20-30mins). They have a separate coffee counter, so you can sip a warm caffeinated beverage and talk to your neighbors while waiting in line for your table. As always, the menu is pretty impressive, with many options to accommodate various diets. The specials that day were especially enticing. It was hard to choose, but I ended up going with their "Lambwich" which was tender and flavorful braised lamb shoulder inside toasted ciabatta bread, topped with arugula, shredded carrots, raisin jam, and harissa aioli sauce. It came with a side salad that could feed an entire adult, which made me really happy about the healthy vs. unhealthy ratio of this meal. We also had the steak and eggs (3 any style), which was really good and came with marinated spinach and a side of fruit. I would come back again and again to repeat this very same experience.
(5)Rudy M.
Big portions are never a bad thing. Highly recommend the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese. It comes out different every time, but that's just a sign that it's fresh and original. I've never seen or met a person who's finished the Red Velvet Pancakes, myself included. And I don't usually leave much on the plate. But stop the presses for the STEAK AND EGGS. Best I've every had. Hangar steak with scrambled eggs, they give you potatoes and toast with it. It's the perfect amount of food. The biggest trouble with this place is the wait and the waiting space. If you go on a weekend morning, expect at least a 30 minute wait. You can call ahead on weekdays.
(4)Jenean B.
Had a delicious brunch here with the girls! The food was good, our waitress was friendly, and the prices are just right. I give it 4 stars because the wait is insane and the entire process to be seated seemed a bit disorganized. The only other negative is that the 1st outdoor table we were seated at had poop right next to it which made the smell awful. But to their credit they immediately moved us and then cleaned it up. All in all a cute spot but expect to wait.
(4)Cherelle L.
I love this place. I do not visit Philly without getting my fix of Green Eggs, it doesn't matter which location. I really want to give them five stars but the waits are so ridiculous sometimes. I've been visiting Green Eggs since 2010, even given other restaurants a try at brunch but no one does it like Green Eggs. That daggone Kitchen Sink is soooo good. And you cannot go wrong with BYOB.
(4)Daniel M.
I've been here twice and just didn't get the chance to write a review. The place overall is great and worth the wait. It's cash only with an atm on the premises. The food is fresh the service is great as well. The average wait time for us was about 40 minutes. The two times we went there the food was good and I will be going back again in the near future. Their is a small waiting area with a fireplace and television. The inside is spread out to three different sections and there are ample amount of bathrooms spread throughout the restaurant. It seems like the staff is small and close knit which I support. They work well together and they answered all our questions. The food took about 25 minutes to come out but she told us the kitchen was backed up and it wasn't an issue with us at all. I'm looking forward to going back.
(4)Hammad H.
Delicious food and wonderful service. First time at Green Eggs despite having lived in south Philly for the past 3 years. The food is superb. We had brunch here and had the Creme Brule french toast and the Mexican breakfast. We'll come back for sure. The flavors were wonderful and the portions are huge. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The lose a star because they're cash only. Guys, it's 2015. Get with the program!
(4)Marcie W.
Loved it. This was my second time. We got here early so didn't have to wait. I had a salted caramel latte and the short ribs benedict. To die for! Service was great, place is really cute. Definitely recommend.
(5)Lola Z.
Great food as always. Our server, Carissa, was very attentive and made our experience that much better. Perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch!
(4)Adriane W.
What can I say except the food is absolutely amazing here. Don't go here if you are watching your figure though because portions are huge and calories are unknown :) Defiantly made for sharing which you will absolutely want to do because it's hard to decide on one dish. I will say though, be prepared to WAIT. You will WAIT to be seated on a normal day between 20-45 minutes and then WAIT about another 20-30 minutes for your food to arrive once you order. If you are inpatient or extremely hungry and cannot take the WAIT, I recommend that you either arrive here as soon as they open to avoid the WAIT or just go somewhere else. You can however go to the bar area and get coffee, cappuccino and pastries to make your WAIT a little more tolerable. They also DO NOT accept credit cards which I think is absolutely ridiculous is this day and age but there is an ATM on site. All in all this place is defiantly worth the WAIT and I will defiantly go here anytime I want to indulge. I did however take 1 star off but that is merely for the WAIT because time is money and none of us want to lose that :)
(4)Sheree P.
We are going to Philly next week and this is on the list of places to go! We really enjoy our brunches here. On our last visit I got the Creme Brulee French Toast...and each piece of it was amaaazing!! I've also had the Steak & Eggs and it was very tasty. You'll end up quite full off of your brunch here and you will be soo satisfied!
(4)Ozzy V.
MY KIND OF PLACE AND MENU THE FOOD WAS SO YUMMY , I wanted to try everything on the menu & our waitress. Was exceptional and explained all the specials in a clear manner *margaret Www.ozzyshairart.info
(5)Rosita Q.
Service was grate and food was taste everything was fresh , potato had sweet onions and green papers I would recommend this place for bf but the it was busy I can't imagine on weekends,well I went on a Thursday as a take out and it was only a ten min wait plus they let me order from kids menu due to I had Beriatric surgery so I give it .
(4)Gary G.
3.5. This place is either hit or miss for me. Some things i really like..while other items i think are horrible. Let me start by saying im a savory guy, so i have not eaten the staples that have made this place so popular, such as the red velvet pancakes. If your a sweet type of eater, youd prolly dig this place. So far, the best thing ive eaten here was the shrimp and grits. Its also def more $ than other brunch joints in the area. Worth a try and def better than a diner.
(3)Diana B.
I was looking for a place to meet a friend for a nice reunion and found a clean, friendly spot with a great selection of food, good service and great ambiance. Highly recommend to locals and visitors
(5)Matthew B.
Well executed breakfast with lots of options. big portions little prices Maybe 15 minute wait ? Fast service . The shrimp and grits was outstanding the broccoli Rob and sausage frittata same Scrap it was okay- I still like Habbersets the best.
(4)Marthy S.
Can't go wrong with any of their French toast choices! Remember cash only! Came here for Brunch and ordered a savory dish and a sweet dish. Sat outside on a beautiful sunny morning. Smoked Lox Benedict was delicious! A bit too much cream cheese in ratio to the lox, but using brioche instead of traditional english muffin was a very nice touch. Poached eggs were cooked perfectly and the caper hollandaise added a bit of acidity. I would recommend getting the hollandaise on the side if you don't want too much of the combo of cream cheese and hollandaise sauce over powering the flavor of the smoked lox. Our server recommended getting their signature potatoes, peppers, and onions on the side instead of the rosemary potatoes and definitely was satisfied with that choice! For me, they were a bit too heavy as a side dish to the lox benedict but very flavorful regardless. For our sweet dish we ordered the Tiramisu French Toast which was phenomenal! (Just look at the pic!) Challah bread layered with espresso mascarpone, and lady fingers. I didn't taste much of the mocha in the maple syrup but still soooo good. LOVE the chocolate covered espresso beans and the chantilly cream on top pulled it all together. Service was great. Our server even asked if either of us had any allergies or dietary restrictions which was really nice. Only street parking available which can be a biznatch on a Sunday but don't give up! This place is definitely worth it!
(5)Russ M.
Amazing food and good service. Coffee was hot and fresh. Creme Brûlée French toast, a special- Panchetta and Brie Benedict, and a side of bacon. All delicious. The special was full of flavor. The bacon was thick and crispy.
(5)Fiona L.
Hands down, my fav breakfast place in Philly! Three friends and I came here for breakfast and we shared the red velvet pancakes, chicken waffles benedict, raspberry jelly krumpet French toast, and the smoked salmon toast! They were all delicious and exceeded my expectations! Sharing with my group was the best cause we all got different flavors and textures!! From sweet to salty to creamy to fluffy to crispy! It was like a party for my taste buds!! I enjoyed all of them, but I felt like the red velvet didn't really tasted that red velvety or maybe it was too hyped up which led to my great expectations. Nonetheless it was a very delicious and fluffy stack of pancakes with chocolate chips! There was parking right outside the cafe, which was very convenient! The staff were nice and friendly. She also gave us good recommendations. The place was very clean and neat. Love this place!
(5)Kelly J.
Excellent food. Excellent service. Vegan options made my day! Came back again. The berry lemonade was soooooo good! Highly recommended!
(5)Mara Z.
We took our graduate to the Green Eggs Café with her friends and godsisters last week. Luckily enough we arrived before the masses, but still had a 45 minute wait (!) It was worth it. The waitstaff was polite and helpful and the generous portions left us all with boxes and bags to take home! The best recommendation is to get there as early as you can!!
(4)Rome S.
Definitely my favorite breakfast spot. Great intuitive meals that are given in huge portions. The shrimp n grits creole was amazing and their red velvet pancakes were delicious.
(5)Jessica T.
This place has amazing food and a great selection! I had the shrimp and grits. There was a chipotle sauce on top and bacon crumbles (turkey or pork) It was mind blowing! My friend had the creme brulee french toast. They make it with a challah bread which makes it very decedant. Also very sweet. but not overly sweet. I couldnt decide if I liked his more or mine. But, then in the corner of my eye, I spotted a waitress bringing the next table red velvet pancakes.... (Sorry table 2! I couldn't help but stare!) There were so many delicious smells and sights coming from all over! This place def. left me wanting more! Only downside is that it is cash only and they don't serve mimosas =/
(5)Elisabet R.
Once upon a time, I would've given this place a rave 5 star review; but as they have branched out and opened several other locations, the quality of both food and service has gone down (which is super depressing). The last 3 times that I have eaten from here (the last being take-out), I have been sadly disappointed. Not sure what changed, but perhaps they bit off more than they could chew by creating a chain and I'm really bummed to not have my go-to brunch spot anymore.
(3)Mala L.
Came here with the boyfriend back in February for Valentine's Day. I got one of the Valentine's Day specials - according to the description, it was a brownie filled brioche, topped with strawberry anglaise, chantilly cream, and a chocolate covered strawberry. Basically, a super fancy french toast. Needless to say it was delicious but also VERY sweet, more like a dessert for breakfast. It was presented beautifully, which made me even more excited about it. I was hoping they served mimosas but they didn't - not a dealbreaker though. My favorite thing about this place is how eco-friendly they are. They buy locally grown products, recycle, AND they compost all food waste!! They also don't use styrofoam or plastic bottles. Now that's not something you hear often. I would come back to this restaurant solely because of how eco-friendly they are. Side note - parking was a struggle and they only accept cash (but there is an ATM)
(4)Anna B.
Can i just say my mouth is watering and drool is slowly coming down my cheek everytime I think about Green Eggs. This establishment has a good cafe feel and the customer service was up to par. You have one person taking your drink order and another taking your food order. Look at their speicals because there might be an item that will shock you and must get. My brother and I split their pumpkin french toast and that thing was so amazing I probably got 5 cavities. I couldn't stop eating it bite after bite. He also ordered the chicken and waffle benedict which was very flavorful with the hollandaise sauce. If you want to eat 3000 calories go for this. I opted for their shrimp bacon and grits and it was lovely! hahhaha I'm not a huge grits fan but they know to make grits. It has a spicy kick but it was soooo good. I had to stop myself from trying to finish the whole plate. This place doesn't disappoint :) Im still thinking about you!
(5)Mimi L.
This place is really good. The kitchen sink was excellent. Side of red velvet pancake was superb. My kids had shrimp and grits and the other had the buffalo chicken and make and cheese. I tried both and booth were really good. The Nutella latte was average. Food is excellent here. Parking is crazy. Atmosphere is retro. Family friendly. Great place for brunch. The only reason I didn't give this place a five star was because I watched a few of the waitress take orders, punch in the orders, help bring the food out and picked up plates and so forth from other tables but failed to wash their hands. Everything is pretty open so you can see the staff at work. Also the drinks took a long time to come-out. Food was served before drink orders came out.
(4)Jeudy T.
The food is excellent and huge portions. My step daughter is a picky eater but she loved everything. We ordered her the kids red velvet pancakes with a side of scrambled eggs. The hot cocoa was too sweet for her though. My fiance and I shared the Apple pie French Toast. I had the corned beef hash skillet special which was delicious. All three if us loved it. My fiance had the bacon - Creole shrimp and grits which were devine. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back.
(5)Ahing H.
Their pancakes we're great! However their egg dishes seemed fine but not amazing. Still a fantastic place to go for breakfast!
(4)Danielle P.
I am dead out.. In love with this place! Everything that comes out of their kitchen looks, tastes, and smells wonderful! Huge, generous portions are what you're going to get so arrive hungry!! The breakfast menu is my fav, however lunch is equally awesome!!
(5)Vanna T.
3.5 stars: the service was a bit slow compared to the other locations in the city. I tried the vegetarian Benedict II, buffalo chicken mac and cheese and the green machine smoothie. My favorite was the green machine smoothie. Mac and cheese had a strange taste and I didn't like the sauce they put on the Benedict plate.
(3)Nelio C.
The best breakfast place in Philly. They do an excellent special for a Mimosa that will keep you drunk and happy throughout your day in Philly. The short-rib eggs Benedict was very good and the mac and cheese with bacon and jalapeno were the absolute best. Next to us was a large table drinking mimosas and having a great time, definitely good to visit with a large party. Expect to wait, but it's worth it.
(5)Judy T.
Green eggs has really big portions so if you're not starving you may want to share, but then you can't get a variety of the menu. I can never finish what I order and sometimes I even regret going. It's definitely an indulging place to eat. Their food is good but its packed with sauce and toppings. Red velvet pancakes is like eating a whole cake to yourself. It's delicious and moist but definitely something to share. Their French toasts are good, the creme brûlée being one of my favorites. There's good food across the board, it's just so plentiful that I feel guilty with all this food in front of me and I can't finish it. The wait usually isn't too bad either, but there's always a wait regardless
(3)Penelope M.
This has been our go to spot since it opened, I can list several places in the hood that after a few good experiences started to slide but never this place, until recently. This weekend was the 2nd just ehhh experience in a row, I'm really getting worried about what is going on in the kitchen as of late. The thick cut bacon has consistantly been fatty but today it was literally 90% fat, I just stared at it when it came out b/c I couldn't believe the kitchen sent it out but no one came over to check on us for a while so yeah, just got about 4 total bites of actual meat out of all 3 slices, so disappointing. Next, the creme brulee french toast, always a hit with not only myself but someone else in our party always orders it too b/c I rave about it & have posted so many pictures of it on-line, it's pretty much my most favorite breakfast item anywhere, I am not exaggerating when I tell you I have eaten it at least 30 times and it's always been perfect until the last time when I was there 3 weeks ago and had it & then again today: - noticably smaller portion, the bread used to be cut much thicker and I must have at least 10 pictures in my phone showing how much bigger the portion used to be compared to now, I didn't even bother posting a pic today b/c it looked so unappealing - barely a few drips of syrup on the plate, the plate was actually dry except for a few drips of the syrup - dry bread everywhere except the top & bottom, it used to have the anglaise all over so it dripped in between the bread & there used to be much more of it in general on the plate Green eggs isn't cheap by any means, you could feed 2 people at some other breakfast places for what it costs to eat here but when the food is good I don't mind spending the money but please I hope the owners read this, please step up your quality to where it used to be!!!
(2)Alex T.
I'm shocked that this place doesn't have 5 stars. Seriously. Red Velvet Pancakes ... Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict ... wow. They even have a cool little coffee bar in the waiting area where you can grab a cup of joe while you wait and then bring it to your table. As long as you get here early enough not to have to wait, this is a beyond pleasant brunch experience. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Cee T.
Based on my experience from the past year Food : Great ! I had a favorite dish that included shrimp and grits . Unfortunately , I can no longer find it in the menu . It was amazing !! They have now replaced it with a similar dish . It is more of a shrimp "kitchen sink" like dish (mixed with everything). I ordered that dish when I went for my sister's birthday . Funny story . I am okay eating fully cooked shrimp , but my shrimp that was in that dish were not fully cooked and I had an allergic reaction . I was very upset because the reaction happened fast and I was just so upset since shrimp takes only about 3-7 minutes to cook (not even, depending on how it's cooked). Anyway , I don't frequent as much because the experience just isn't the same. Service : A bit unorganized. Could be better. Overall : Will go to on a slow day (Tuesday or Wednesday) for a quick lunch
(3)Caro M.
Good place for a sit down simple brekky! The servings are tasty enough and prices are reasonable. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is the service is pretty whack. We went here twice during our visit to Philly, and both times the server would vanish after they took our order. Both times, it took us way too long to flag someone for water or to get the check. Attentive service would be appreciated.
(3)Jessica B.
I genuinely cannot believe I have not been here sooner. Everything was top notch here, from the service to the coffee to the food. I came on a Friday when it was slower, so I cannot speak to the wait, or service on a busy Saturday or Sunday morning-afternoon, but if everything was as efficient as it was when I came I can't imagine its bad. I had a very hard time choosing what to have for brunch as everything looked and sounded amazing. I'm more of a savory brunch person but the famous red velvet pancakes and the cookie dough stuffed french toast did sound tempting, and looked even better. I did go with the smoked salmon Eggs Benedict, and was not disappointed, cooked perfectly and served with smoked salmon and herb cream cheese rolls - I cannot stop thinking about it right now. My friend got the breakfast burrito, which they can make with vegan sausage, and it was everything you could hope a breakfast burrito could be, complete with the most delicious red pepper black bean sauce... The portions are huge, and they make delicious iced coffees as well (try the salted caramel ice late). The owner or manager I wasn't sure, was at the door when we were leaving, he was very nice and also made sure to offer us an iced coffee to go, a little touch that was just really nice.
(5)Nina S.
This is a great breakfast and brunch place in South Philly! I enjoyed everything the two times I have come but there is room for improvement to make it a 5 start spot. The food is great but the service is inconsistent. I recommend these as my favorite dishes: Shrimp and Grits Crab Cake Benedict (go for the potatoes with peppers and onions on the side!) Lox and Bagel Plater Chicken sausage side The only con was the long wait for a table if you don't have a large party. I went with just one other person once and waited over 40 minutes for a table but we had the best service and a wonderful meal. I returned and was with a large group of 6 people so we were able to make a reservation but we still waited about 10 minutes for them to set our table. No big deal waiting but the service was way off that time. It took so long to just get re-fills of water. Both visits were on a Sunday afternoon but the first time I was there was much more enjoyable! I guess it really was worth the wait in that case.
(4)Hilena G.
I come here for all my family brunches and for different holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, B-days, etc.) The staff are all really nice and friendly! However it can get crowded during brunch hours, so it's best to make a reservation if you have an 8+ party. If not, you'll just have to wait. Food is great. I'd recommend the red velvet pancakes or the buttermilk pancakes.
(5)Mehreen A.
Wonderful staff and experience every time! Green eggs always has large portions, so I almost always end up with some leftovers. I would have to say this is my favorite brunch place in Philadelphia.
(5)Rachel W.
There's a reason this place is packed for brunch. The food is excellent, big portions, and the staff was incredible. I expected a long wait, but we were seated after just a few minutes. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, and there was another waitress who checked on us more than once who wasn't even our waitress. One time with her tray FULL of drinks, she paused quickly at our table to ask us if we were doing ok, before unloading her gajillion drinks at the table behind us. Everyone was really great at their jobs. The food and drinks were really great, and I couldn't believe it all came out to around $40 for two people (with sides and two drinks each in addition to our brunch entrees.) I had the Eggs Benedict and home fries, with a side of mixed berries, and it was all delicious and HUGE. Very happy with my morning here.
(5)Sonia C.
Really good place! We tried the velvet cakes and "kitchen sink" and food was awesome! Only drawback was that is CASH only place! :)
(5)J P.
Green eggs is the perfect place for brunch with a large group. They have a large menu with a mix of lunch and brunch options to keep everyone happy. Also, they do a good job at quality control. The food is great every time that I go. My favorite part of green eggs is the latte selection. The peanut butter cup latte is amazing! Its like drinking a Reese's cup!
(4)Nate A.
I've given this place tons of chances. My girlfriend started coming here about a year ago and loved it. The biscuits and gravy were my personal favorite. Unfortunately, the last 4 times we've gone, the food has had serious issues. The biscuits now consistently come cold and have an overwhelmingly bitter baking soda taste. I have no problem with honest mistakes, but having to send an order back 4 times for the first same issue of simply being cold is pretty exhausting. The service is friendly, but often items are forgotten or arrive very late.
(2)Aaron T.
Wish it was bigger and took debit/credit payments. Other than that this place is amazing. The food is and the servers are nice.
(4)Denzyl A.
If heaven had a brunch spot it would be Green Eggs Cafe. Great choices on the menu from lattes to Benedicts. One of the best brunches I've had to date. Started off with the creme brulee latte which was great. Then had to have the chicken and waffles eggs Benedict. All it needed was some hot sauce and it was perfection. Others around me had the red velvet pancakes (burst of euphoria in ya mouf!!!!) And the apple pie French toast. Definitely a must go when in the area.
(4)Annie P.
Great Food! Cool Place! They do not take reservations on Sat/Sun but as long as you get there before 10 the wait will be 20 minutes or less. They don't take credit cards but they do have an ATM inside. They don't have a liquor license and are BYOB but they will sell you a $30 carafe of orange juice with a complimentary bottle of prosecco (for the win). I went on a sunday morning with a group of 4. We arrived at 9:45 and were able to sit by about 10. There's a little coffee shop set up in the waiting area so we grabbed a coffee/cappuccino while waiting on some comfy couches. It got pretty crowed by about 10:10 so I would suggest getting there around 9:30 and you should be good with a short wait. The menu is amazing. My boyfriend and I could not decide on what we wanted so we shared the Red Velvet Pancakes and the Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict. Both are to die for. (Check my picture of these to see a couple plates of heaven) Service was great. Even the guy at the coffee bar was super friendly.
(5)A F.
Used to be one of my favorite brunch spots despite the long weekend wait. However, I had one of the worst experiences today. Put my name down for a table and had three other groups of two seated before my party of two. All of which I saw coming in after me. Then, when we were finally seated, I ordered coffee and was given a creamer full of MOLDY MILK. EWW! the waitress didn't seem phased at all when we asked for a new one, maybe she's used to this happening. The food tasted delicious as always when it came but skip ahead a few hours and I feel like I really did eat the kitchen sink!! Green eggs, what did you do to me??
(2)DOYT J.
I've dined here many times and have never been disappointed. The chicken & waffles, red velvet pancakes and 3 egg omelet are all great
(4)Kenwyn N.
This place was great. Very helpful staff. GREAT MENU. I went in for brunch on a Friday afternoon with some friends and everything on the menu looked and sounded delicious. We all had our own dish, but we decided to split an order of the Red Velvet Pancakes, which I highly recommend. I went with the Eggs Benedict because as far as I remember, I'd never had eggs prepared this way and decided to have it on a whim. DELICIOUS. No alcohol, and I'm pretty sure it was BYOB but the food was so good that you won't even notice its absence from the menu. Enjoy!
(5)Laura Jill S.
I definitely prefer the South Philly Green Eggs Cafe to the Washington Square West location. The service was SO much friendlier (& I didn't mind the tattooed Hottie McHotterson host who kept smiling at me one bit). This may also be an upgrade because the Vegan French Toast SO much better than the Vegan Chicken Cheesesteak that I ordered at the other location. And the Hashbrowns w/ Rosemary, YUMMY! The portion size was almost too much for me, but I ate it all anyway! My only gripe is that we paid $15 for a small carafe of orange juice. Yes, it was freshly squeezed, & yes, we can accept that that price might include a corking fee for our Prosecco, but it still seems a little excessive. All in all, a great brunch. I'd go back!
(4)Shana F.
Second time here..i had the red velvet pancakes..great but i could of did without the cream filling in between them which is very heavy and i didnt understand the chocolate chip in the pancakes..i got my eggs over easy but they are cooked in oil so i didnt like that and they we're oddly wet. The scrapple I assume is homemade and its tasteless, I would of preferred the one from the package. My husband got the shrimp and grits skillet..he absolutely loved it. He did not favor the chicken sage sausage, which is also homemade..we expected links or patties? But it was a blob of blah...not appealin and it does not taste of sage or anything for that matter. Nutella latte taste like a regular latte nothing special, the peanut butter cup latte taste just like the nutella one..basic..and it wasn't hot. I didn't find out that the chocolate whip cream was out until i figured she made the wrong latte. It would been nice to find that out upon first ordering. It's pretty weird sitting at the counter. The waiters walk by back and forth with the most unpleasant looks on there face..usually when you lock eyes with someone you shoot a pleasant eye and smirk..but nope they looked liked they were thinking of a master plan to end the world..Idk it was kinda creepy...but all in all Chelsea was a good waiter. But she didn't ask me or my husband was we satified during our meal nor when my husband gave back the sausage that practically was the entire piece and didnt want to take it home same with my scrapple. I would go back. My first time was good..this time was ok maybe the third is the charm.
(3)Lori S.
Oh my gosh everything was delicious. I just love this place. I brought my husband and kids this time. We ordered the shrimp & grits and apple pie french toast to share with my husband. My daughter ordered the omelet. My husband and daighter tried the lemonade. Wow the lemonade was delicious. I wish I could drink it and have my coffee. I will have to have it the next time I come. If you haven't gone to the Green Eggs Cafe you are definitely missing out.
(5)Giyanna M.
Ah-mazing every time. Cream chipped beef is a must. My girlfriend got the "kitchen sink" which I definitely want to get next time! The only thing I would say is, I got a side of scrambled eggs and they were a little watery so I couldn't finish them but other than that everything was great!
(4)Denny S.
It's always one of my go to place for brunch...great service & great food! Highly recommend the kitchen sink-it's huge, greasy and delicious. Perfect to cure a bad hangover..! Cons: cash only! And they have an atm inside that will charge a fee...boo...!
(4)Amy E.
Menu is fun and i love the hipster vibe. It's a little small and crowded but everyone is extremely friendly, service was amazing! I had the kitchen sink and it was so creative and delicious! Lattes are good too
(5)Catherine Z.
I've been a big fan of brunch in the past year or so but, as a suburbanite, it's difficult for me to get downtown to try all the frequently talked about brunch spots. I finally got to try out Green Eggs this weekend and I'm so happy I did. Good lord, I'd make the move to South Philly just so I could eat at this place every weekend. The portions are GIGANTIC. I boxed more than half of mine to take home and ate the rest over lunch AND dinner. I ordered The Kitchen Sink ($11) which is eggs, potatoes, peppers, onions, sausage gravy and a massive biscuit. The biscuit was buttery and the sausage gravy was some of the best I've ever had (and I used to live in the South, so that's saying a lot). It was so flavorful and had substantial chunks of actual sausage, not just sausage flavor. The whole concoction was cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet in which it was served. Nice touch. My friend ordered steak and eggs which easily could have fed both of us, along with a biscuit and gravy a la carte ($4). I hear seating can be rough here, but we arrived shortly after 8 am and were seated immediately. It's so worth getting your ass out of bed and soothing your hangover early.
(5)Joel T.
It's annoying how they are cash only. Why not offer a debit card payment option? That would eliminate the merchant credit card fees. They also have a 25 cent take home container fee. The food is delicious, but the nickel and diming doesn't give you that warm and fuzzy feeling.
(3)David S.
Just get the vietnamese iced coffee. Its the best drink on the menu. Granted, its the only drink I tried, but its amazing. So yeah. Get it. THe chicken and waffles were ok. The waffles were cooked perfectly. So was the chicken. But the waffles were a tad sweet and it throw off the taste of the chicken. It was good, dont get me wrong, but not the best I've ever had. The home fries with peppers and onions were damn good. Seems I got a ton more peppers and onions than I did potatoes. Kinda stinks, but still tasty. I'll be back for sure if Im in the area, but I wont go out of my way to get a bite from here.
(4)Gwendolyn P.
Ok - so now I get why everyone talks about this place and why there is always a line around the block to get in. It is awesome! The staff is super polished and friendly, the menu is eclectic and inventive. The food is delicious and the portions are HUGE! I shared a dish called the kitchen sink and I strongly suggest sharing here as mentioned previously the portions are enormous. Even with sharing an entree we still took some it home. Try to go at an "off time" either very early or late to avoid the crowds.
(5)Christina H.
Love this place! Whenever friends are in town, we take them here for brunch because it's always spectacular. We've had a lot of different items on the menu, but my favorite is the pumpkin baked oatmeal... Amazing!!!!
(5)Kevin C.
Was recommended by many about this place. Heard there's always a wait for brunch and we waited 20 mins which wasn't bad.
(5)Mindy T.
Wow.. everything on the menu sounded so good that we didn't know what to choose. But we knew we had to get the Red Velvet Pancakes! Of course I want a little of everything so I suggested we order a few things and share. We knew we definitely could not finish an entire order of Red Velvet Pancakes so we asked if we could order the kids sized portion. Our server was super friendly and allowed us to do so as long as all 3 of us each ordered an entree. So we went with the kids sized Red Velvet Pancakes, The Kitchen Sink, Chicken & Waffles Benedict and Creme Brulee French Toast. Red Velvet Pancakes... O M G. Amazing! So light and fluffy. Love the square shape of them. The strawberry mascarpone tasted like cream cheese frosting or something. Regardless, it was soooooo bomb. I would definitely get a serving of just this for my main entree next time. Perfect amount of chocolate chips.. no syrup necessary for me. MmmMm just writing about this is making me crave some more already. The Kitchen Sink. Holy crap. Our reaction when we saw it. It was HUGE and we didn't know where to start but I dug right into it. The sausage gravy was slathered all over everything, creamy and salty deliciousness. Perfect ratio of sausage in the gravy and it was just the right amount for the biscuit, potatoes, eggs, etc underneath. Soo good! Chicken & Waffles Benedict. Fried chicken on half of a Belgian waffle with poached eggs and hollandaise on top. Yum! I wish the waffle was a little more crisp and the chicken was a little hard to cut into. Was disappointed that the "sage maple and Louisiana Hot Sauce hollandaise" was just hollandaise with hot sauce drizzled on top. Still good. Creme Brulee French Toast. Enormous portion! At least 6 slices of challah I think. It was good, but I think the Red Velvet Pancakes takes the cake on this one. We barely ate this.. but gave it a try. The vanilla bean custard was delicious and tasted like........ creme brulee. They have flavors for the coffee. Try the salted caramel iced coffee! Attentive servers and the owner is also really nice. Did not have to wait long for a table on a Monday morning even though the place was pretty busy. They had a steady flow coming in and waiting.
(5)Robert G.
This place is really good, and the best of the artsy breakfast/brunch huge-portions places that I've been to in Philly. The Kitchen Sink and Vegan French Toast are favorites.
(5)Ed C.
OMG! Just went here for the first time ever and it was AMAZING! So many vegan options to choose from!!! I went on a Saturday, so it was super-packed. They don't take reservations, so we had to wait for 30 minutes -- no biggie. It's cash only and BYOB, so we brought a bottle of bubbly for mimosas at lunch. Be aware that they charge $15 for a carafe of OJ, though! On the food side, naturally, I ordered the vegan French toast. OH EM GEE! SO GOOD!!! Hands down the best vegan French toast in Philly. It even comes with vegan whipped cream! I got it with a side of vegan sausage which was also good. There were other things on the menu I wanted to try, so I will definitely be going back -- and soon!
(5)Ryan W.
Wow. I wish I found this place sooner than 2 months before I move across the country. We had brunch here with some friends. It was a busy morning, but Green Eggs has a really cool waiting area with bottomless hot or iced coffee (just a warning, the coffee is quite pricey at more than $4 for your cup, but as long as you have two or three, it's worth it- it's good coffee though.) I had the Tiramisu French Toast and my wife had the Kitchen Sink. I thought about ordering the Kitchen Sink (a skillet with eggs, potatoes, peppers, sausage, biscuit, and gravy) but ended up going for the sweeter option - which was delicious - but I was over it after my first few bites. Now, don't get me wrong, I finished it, but I also had some of my wife's as well - it was amazing. I would DEFINITELY get the kitchen sink next time. The sweet option was good, but the skillet was the better choice here.
(5)Robert F.
Overrated and overpriced. My wife went there for brunch this past week. She had the egg omelet with whole wheat bread and potatoes. Her meal cost $10. If you want to substitute the potatoes with grits, such as what I chose with my meal, it cost an additional $2. Also, if you choose to have egg whites in your omelette, you'll have to pay an additional $2. Even a substitute for fruit cost you and extra $1 or $2. You see how it adds up right? Her meal was fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. Her meal originally came out with a small hair in the food, but she informed the waitresses, who summoned a manager, apologized and offered a 50% discount on her meal. Within 5 minutes, they brought out her meal, this time devoid of the hair. To us, paying $10-12 for an omelet is way overpriced. The "La Columbe" coffee, which my first cup was not fresh, was mediocre at best, cost $3 per cup. I had to request for a cup that taste fresh and hot. I ordered the Pork Italian Benedict for $12 which contained: House made porchetta, garlic-cherry pepper aioli, sauteed spinach, topped with two poached eggs and provolone mornay sauce, on sliced seeded Italian bread. I paid extra for the grits which was very tasty and came topped with cheddar cheese. The eggs benedict tasted fine, but not overwhelming where it was a must have for the next time. At $14 with the grits, my meal was overpriced and overall not worth the value. Oh yeah and the establishment is CASH ONLY! Unfortunately I had to use their ATM, which located on the premise. My bank, PNC, charged me $2.50 for a "balance inquiry fee" and other $2.50 for a "ATM withdrawl fee." This is in addition to the $0.99 fee the ATM charges you for each withdrawal. To sum things up, even with a 50% off my wife's omelet, our bill came to $40 including tax and tip. This also included a smoothie ($5 or so), which my wife found refreshing. I'm sorry but our experience at Sabrina's Cafe was much better in terms of the food, service, and price. I won't hesitate to return, especially with their "CASH ONLY" policy.
(3)C A.
Just like sabrinas, this is another overhyped brunch spot that is not worth the wait. We got the chicken n waffles with eggs Benedict n red velvet pancakes. The c n w dish was just way too greasy , to the point that u couldnt taste much. The red velvet pancakes did not.taste like red velvet and the chocolate chips made it so sweet that we cpuld only eat a quarter of it. I d rather go.to cafe lift, honeys, cchaya, loco pez, or max brenner for brunch.
(2)Jim L.
Their food is *typically* great. I have two MAJOR issues with this place: 1) Their wait-staff is TERRIBLE. The last three times I've gone (all within the last two months), I've been given terrible service. It's not uncommon for my waitor/waitress to apparently switch off tables randomly, but in doing so, they tend to never return until I hail them for help. If I ask for a spare plate, it might take a few minutes and me having to ask two different servers. At a brunch spot where you're paying $2.50 for a simple coffee, is it too much to expect it to get refilled once? This is beside the fact that it's not uncommon for a few specific servers to be present with clearly bad attitudes. If you don't enjoy the job, 1) fake it, or 2) quit. I'm sure they can easily replace you! 2) Some food items have gone down hill. Specifically, the Chicken and Waffles Benedict. This used to be my favorite breakfast dish in the city, but they switched to sub-par chicken that's more akin to the rats that were caught crawling on their tables a while back. The last two times it wasn't properly prepared with spicy sauce/syrup. For a place charging so much, and with such a great track record, it's a shame to see this location hurting so badly now...over simply fixed things no less. I'd recommend trekking up to the Northern Liberties location until they at least replace the bad management. Also, get with the program and accept credit/debit already.
(1)Endo M.
Great breakfast place in South Philly, if not the best. Place is modern, clean, trendy & fresh. The "kitchen sink" skillet is big enough for two & the quinoa porridge is very tasty. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the food you are getting. Their homemade chorizo is also fantastic.
(5)Mrs S.
Delicious food. Friendly service. I had the creme brûlée French toast with a side of turkey bacon & scrambled eggs. Everything about it was tasty. The French toast could have been a bit warmer. But still tasty. Other folks in my party had a Cobb salad and chicken and waffles. Everything was cooked to perfection. Drinks: there is no alcohol served. Bummer. Parking: street parking. We had no issues finding a spot.
(4)Sharif L. L.
I always heard about green eggs cafe an I finally decided to try it out. I had the red velvet pancakes an I was in total shock how big they were. It took me literally a week to eat them. They were very good. The service was good, it was very busy an my wait time was no more then 5 minutes. Everything on the menu looks good. I kept looking at everyone's plate in the restaurant an wished I could have tasted their food. Needless to say I'll be back again.
(5)Annie F.
AMAZEBALLS. The Chicken and Waffles Benedict was superb. Plus, any place that has dairy-free options on the menu gets 5 stars in my book. Plus, they have vietnamese coffee (the true sign of people who know what's good in life). We were greeted right away, and the service was fantastic. At risk of making my new favorite brunch spot overcrowded, you should definitely go check this place out.
(5)Steven M.
5 Stars for food, 4.5 stars for service, I've had a couple weird experiences, never bad. Wait staff that talks quietly while reading the specials, multiple waitstaff personal coming to the table to take our order, nothing offensive or rude, just signs that they might not be the most organized. They, however, have always been nice and attentative. My biggest gripe is the wait and crowded seating area. Bring a snack with you so you have something to eat for the hour you're waiting, but it's worth the wait. The kitchen sink is, indeed, the bomb.
(4)D D.
Just like the caption says when i pressed the one-star button: Eek! Methinks not! Terrible service, rude, cold coffee, greasy meals and attitude from the manager when I complained about it. Not worth it. Average food, overpriced and service with an attitude. Never again.
(1)Jessica A.
A must go for brunch. The wait can get a bit long but the turnover is pretty quick and it's not as long as the estimate. The food is incredibly fresh, innovative, and delicious. The eggs benedict options are plentiful. I, too, had the chicken and waffles benedict and it was just to die for. My boyfriend had the short rib benedict -- also delicious. The prices are more than fair as the food is of good quality and so fresh. I'll be back.
(5)Shanelle S.
I just left brunch with my friend & this place was GREAT! The couple next to us came yesterday for breakfast & was back today for lunch. The food was great. The portions were very generous & the prices are reasonable. The servers were all nice & extremely helpful. This might be our new brunch spot!!
(5)Wynn N.
I frequent Green Eggs. It was my first time at their Dickenson location. I'm not a huge fan of the staff here. My chicken and waffles was perfect. I asked for my biscuit and gravy dish to be served freely hot as I was once served very cool before at another location. It came out warm, no biggie, but the biscuits were hard as if they were stale. Atmosphere was nice, but overall, I prefer the Center City location more. Their staff seem more down-to-earth.
(2)Valentina L.
Be careful of the food portion it's huge. Three of us can't finish one order. Other than that it really worth the price and they have really special red velvet pancake that's my favorite.
(4)J K.
Potatoes, scrambled egg with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon includes toast. Also, cinnamon apple french toast. It was delicious, they only lose a star for the waiter giving us time to view the menu and never coming back to the table. After 10 minutes we flagged down someone to take our order. It's not cheap, but worth it!
(4)David W.
Excellent service overall. I recommend the Veggie Benedict (eggs perfectly poached, they must have a special poaching device that keeps the whites together), and don't miss the Quinoa side dish, which could be enough alone for breakfast. I took half of mine home. My wife reports that the Italian Benedict was delicious. At 10:30 on a Sunday AM, I was surprised there wasn't a line, so we were seated immediately at an outside table. Although the place was very busy, I didn't get the "we need this table" attitude from the server, and were able to hang for a while over coffee.
(5)Jessica S.
So this is the best brunch I've ever had. Even the eggs was super bomb. The wait was looooong but I see why. A must if in philly.
(5)Samantha F.
We aren't from Philly, so we naturally went to yelp to find a good place for breakfast. They got us right in and the host was extremely courteous and friendly. After that, the service was very, very, slow. They were very busy, but a "hey, I'll be right with you," goes a long way. one person brought us coffee, another took our order, and another brought our food. We waited over 15 minutes to even get menus, and waited even longer to get our check. We had red velvet pancakes and eggs Benedict. Both were delicious, but honestly, made me feel sick the rest of the day. Not sure if it was just me, or if it was the food. Needless to say, with the sick feeling all day and the slow service, we probably won't be coming back when we visit again.
(3)Michelle D.
If you have a huge appetite, you should definitely get the red velvet pancakes! If not, share with another person like I once did. My favorite has to be the apple pie french toast! Great place to have brunch with a friend or a date.
(5)Joe P.
Saw this place highlighted on BBC America. Took a party of four to breakfast today. Got lucky - parked right in front and we were seated immediately. Food was delicious! Prices are on the higher side for breakfast but you get a lot for your money, both in quantity and quality. Service was equally impressive. Everyone left full and happy. Overall, well worth the trip from South Jersey. Looking forward to returning for their lunch items.
(5)Maria D.
I tried the Kitchen Sink..it was okay, but not worth coming back for. The portion was huge, and I took half home, but it was way too salty. I was hoping to try to the Birthday Cake French Toast, but it was off the menu.
(3)Morgan C.
Always a yummy breakfast/brunch spot- the wait on weekends can be pretty intense, and cash only is not super convenient l (they do have an ATM though). The food is always good and service is great, but it can be a little pricey- and sometimes I just want a simple breakfast (rather than pancakes that should be dessert).
(4)RJ C.
I go here a few times a week. I've had the Chicken & Waffles Benny, the Creamed Chipped Beef skillet. I've tried to order the Red Velvet pancakes or the Creme Brûlée French toast, because they look delicious as they pass, but I just can't. I always get the Kitchen Sink. And it's always awesome. And sometimes I finish it there and sometimes I finish it at home later. The service is great, staff friendly, fireplace is nice in cold weather. Awesome place.
(5)Gar L.
The place has good food but it's just dang near impossible to get a table. This place could double in size/staff and still turn people away. If your friends want to get together for brunch, be prepared to wait outside for an hour for a table. The food IS good, but i dont know if it's worth the trouble!
(4)Christina H.
My new favorite! I wish I could have ordered everything on the menu, but since that's not realistic, I will have to come back very soon. The red velvet pancakes are out of this world - along with the coffee, home fries, service, and cleanliness of the restaurant. Green Eggs Cafe...I think I love you.
(5)Matt K.
Unique menu and well prepared. We shared the Chicken & Waffles Benedict and Creme Brûlée French Toast. We could barely stop shoveling them in to talk to each other!
(5)Joanne A.
Saturday morning brunch and magically only a 5 minute wait for myself and 2 friends. MUST HAVE: eggs benedict with smoked salmon (photograph to be added). delicious!!! filling!! amazing. MUST DO: bought a bottle of champagne for $30 and it came with a carafe of orange juice. between 3 of us, we enjoyed 3 glasses of mimosas EACH for only $30. amazing. I will be back here to try something new if not just for this exact same combination.
(5)Katie P.
Although I've also been to the 13th Street Center City location, I think I like the ambience of this one better. The food here is beyond amazing. If you love brunch, you must come here. But come on an empty stomach because the portions are absolutely MASSIVE. My favorite item is the Red Velvet Pancakes but there are several other menu items that I've tried and loved. The waits here on a Sunday can get pretty crazy, but they usually overestimate how long it will take to be seated and it is well worth the wait. Very vegan friendly and reasonably priced for the quantity of food you get. Also, as a devout lover of french fries, I must tip my hat to their delicious fries.
(5)Felicia H.
My favorite place to go in Philly for breakfast or lunch. Their chicken salad is amazing and their Creme brûlée French toast is to die for. Their iced coffee is also delicious. I've never been disappointed!
(5)Nathaniel B.
Lawd i was skeptical about this place. The staff are great. Then i tasted the food. Lawd the food is the best food i ever tasted. I didn't need to put salt on the grits like i used to. Buffalo mac and cheese are the best I've tasted. This place is worth it. Best place I've been to in a while.
(5)Stefano D.
Excellent food! Defiantly a must visit, but not dog friendly due to horrible neighbors so leave your dog(s) home.
(5)Elena M.
Had the creme brûlée French toast and shrimp, bacons and eggs grits. Both were amazing!!! I would actually travel from NY just to have brunch here.
(5)Jes F.
The best breakfast place in our area. Only problem is we can never get in! Such long lines and waits on the weekend so the best time to go is durning the week or early on the weekend. I've always enjoyed the French toast.
(4)Perry H.
After having a few ho-hum experiences at the Washington Square location I was excited to return to the Passyunk Square outpost. I've been to both spots a few times and this one is, hands down, a better experience. I dunno what it is, maybe lucky ordering, but I look forward to my visits in South Philadelphia and avoid the other. We stopped in around 9 on Sunday and there was no wait. We were treated to some perfectly strong coffee and were quickly served our order. I opted for the Italian pork benedict which was good, flavorful. That said, the hollandaise was a bit thick, more like gravy than I prefer. My wife had the standard breakfast with perfectly cooked over medium eggs and thick bacon. I love how they ask you how you want your bacon...thick or thin (FYI I am on team thick.) I always hope for more with the potatoes, which are always greasy and not crispy. All in all its a solid brunch spot and worth the money (cash only) due to very sizable portions. Something for everyone as well including ridiculously large sweet entrees. Wish I could go 3.5 here but alas, we will give them the edge over Washington Square.
(4)Margaret W.
Great atmosphere and quite crowded even at 2pm on a Saturday. Sat at the bar. Service was responsive and fun. Just wished I had been warned about the amount of food I was ordering. I will come back here. I will bring my visiting family members as well. The menu had so many good things of which to choose.
(4)Chalise J.
This place is everything, food and prices are amazing. Had shrimp n grits, a side of red velvet pancakes and a order of the kitchen sink. Some of the best food I have had in years.
(5)Gabriele G.
I LOVE GREEN EGGS CAFE. Once the sting of a 45-60 min wait leaves your body, you are greeted by the best meal you will ever eat. For brunch anyway. I love a restaurant where they offer a lengthy list of daily specials such as cookie dough French toast, butterscotch krimpet pancakes, vegan Mac and cheese... and so much more! My favorite item on the menu is red velvet pancakes. They're the size of my head but OH SO DELICIOUS!! Green Eggs Cafe is the happening place to be for brunch in south Philly. I definitely recommend!
(5)Michele W.
I love that this is a block from my house! Extremely convenient for weekend brunch. Weekend brunches when I have time to wait 30-60 minutes for a table, that is. It's gotten busier and busier since opening which sometimes results in servers getting little parts of your order wrong (wrong type of potatoes, wrong type of toast, or wrong type of meat/fake meat) everything is delicious so it's hard to complain out of preference, but it would be awesome if they just got it right the first time. I definitely agree with other reviews and say that not having granulated sugar is a huge disappointment. Sugar in the raw just does not work with unsweetened iced tea.
(4)ReadyFreddie M.
Word on the street is, the Quinoa Porridge is the cat's pajamas. Too bad I got the Eggs Benedict. Undercooked eggs were basically ectoplasm on Canadian bacon, and the potatoes were, for reasons this reviewer could not discern, slathered in a healthy coating of slime. Half-expected Peter Venkman to be the bus boy and Egon Spengler to be slinging hash. The peanut butter cup latte, while quite tasty, does not really fit in with the Ghostbusters allusions above.
(2)Sybille P.
The food here is fabulous. I had the Tiramisu French toast and it was soooo decadent and the portions are HUGE! Definitely go on an empty stomach. Two reasons why I'm not giving it 5 stars. 1. Cash only. "Where they do that at?!" and 2. $0.25 for a leftovers box? I'm sure they're not that hard up. Other than that, a great Philly spot.
(4)Natalie M.
First of all, I am a huge fan of local cafes and privately owned restaurants. And if you are too, this place is PERFECT. The setting is modern with a touch of a nature, making it a pretty casual place (no need for fancy for breakfast!). My entire meal and my friends' meals were all fantastic, but I don't think any of us finished because the portions are so big. If you go, I recommend the raspberry chocolate truffle lattes, they were so good we got them to go too!
(5)Matthew H.
I have lived in Philly for a while now and live in South Philly not too far from this Green Eggs location. I have been to 2 of the 3 numerous times and have always enjoyed myself. Yes there is a wait usually on the weekends but we have found that if you can get there before 10:30 am or so you can usually avoid a wait or have one but it's maybe 15 minutes. Service has been good and we haven't ever had a server that was an issue. The food is great and the portions large so definitely come hungry. On our most recent visit we sat at the counter and ordered. We did the short rib benedict and chicken sandwich. Both were very very good and I thoroughly enjoyed mine, I was happy to see that the eggs were not over-poached. I also ordered a side of their house made scrapple and it was definitely very good. It had a very porky taste to it and I would definitely order it again. This is definitely a good go-to for breakfast and also a good place to take people that are visiting from out of town. Although I think Sabrina's has the edge on this place, Green Egg's is definitely better than Morningglory in my opinion.
(4)Lisa P.
This place. THIS PLACE! Clean, quick, HUGE servings! The bar is a great place to eat or you can lounge for a table. The servers are great and real. We came from San Diego and overseas for a reunion and had planned to go to Ippoliti's but they were closed and right down the corner from here. SO GLAD we came inside! Gluten free options, vegan options, and MASSIVE menu with MASSIVE plates!! GO HERE!!!
(5)Jennifer P.
This place is excellent for breakfast, brunch or lunch! I really love how they make their dishes look very appetizing. In the past, I ordered the red velvet pancakes for 12$ and the Belgium pancakes which was 9$. Both dishes were 5/5! Very nice service and they bring out their dishes at a normal-fast pace. Any cons is that it's only cash only and it gets crowded easily and you have to wait for a long time to get your table. Otherwise it's an awesome place to eat!
(4)Evan M.
Cash only with an ATM on site. I've been here multiple times and usually try something different each visit. I have yet to be let down. The food is incredible and the friendly staff operates with a sense of urgency. I usually finish my plate fast so I can start stealing my wife's food. If I had to choose a favorite I'd probably go with the Shrimp & Grits Benedict.
(5)Mike P.
This place is something I wouldn't have given a second thought if I didn't see the menu. Upon seeing both crème brulee French toast and red velvet pancakes I realized I had to make a decision, do I order the French toast, pancakes, or just man up and get both. Upon getting there I noticed the place was fairly packed for a weekday around 11, but we were seated right away. I had thought the juice seemed a bit expensive but it was freshly squeezed, and therefore not from concentrate and it jumps the price. As for the menu options I thought they were all pretty reasonable. One thing that did jump out at me was CASH ONLY, OH NO! I thought, as I have cash on me as often as I get the oil changed in my car. But there is an ATM on premise, and it charges a measly .99 cents which I was completely fine with. Onto the food, I went with the French toast I figured being crème brulee flavored it would be a great addition to my list "Where to get some tasty or unique Creme Brulee". It also leaves me with a reason to come back for the pancakes. I considered getting a side of the pork chorizo; I really wanted to try it. I just felt it might be worth waiting. I was right, the French toast was HUGE! It was a mountain of a breakfast with a creamy peak of fresh whipped crème and custard, it was heavenly. I barely finished and over at slightly as I didn't want anything to go to waste and it was to little to take home. All in all I was happy I had come here, the food was fantastic, pair it with the friendly staff and the average prices, you can't go wrong. I hope to come back soon for the Red velvet pancakes.
(4)Monique D.
Disgusting...rude...unprofessional...slop... I guess it was my fault for ordering shrimp and grits but i didn't expect for them to serve me slop. When I complained about it the waitress looked like a deer in headlights...talk about dumb..,she had to get the manager who informed me of course i could get it made differently but I had to pay for both. Huh? Really...you serve me slop and i have to pay for your incompetent dish. Wait he had the nerve to ask me if I wanted to take it home. So I sat there and ate nothing while the rest of my party had their breakfast. I already knew in my head there was no way i was paying for food i didn't eat so i asked to look at the menu again....$12.00 shrimp and grits...perfect cause the tip on $58.38 would have been $12.00 even swap....meanwhile they were so rude the waitress never even came back to our table she sent someone else. For the first time ever i left exact change $58.38 there was no way the were getting a tip out of me. How could a manager/owner leave a customer so unhappy and not give a shit. I will never spend my money here again. I hate to even give it one star.
(1)Rissa V.
Can't believe i haven't reviewed this place yet. This is my favorite brunch spot in the city, although I tend not to go more often than not, only because I'm afraid of the wait after 9:30am, especially for more than 2 people. Even at 2:30, I've waited with 2 people for almost an hour. But still, super worth the wait on the times i suck it up! The grits and shrimp were great, although asked for the additional shrimp and they forgot the cheese and the scrapple bits. I asked for them, but then the server forgot to bring it twice and by that time it was too late I ate it. And still got charged the extra though i didn't have the rest of it. the fried chicken part of the waffle chicken benedict, just doesn't have enough chicken. Well on mine i got a small piece on top, like the size of a wing. I was glad to have other meals to help finish, as i wasn't totally satisfied with that one. I love the Kitchen sink dish. The stuffed French Toasts are alllll good, I've tried most of them and the specials and go back to them each time. Also had california sammich here and that is also amazing. I really do love this place.
(4)Greg U.
Greatest breakfast/brunch place in Philly. Its almost always busy, but for good reason. The food is great, the portions large, and wait staff are super cool. Take a woman there, she'll love it, I promise you!
(4)Ann A.
This is most definitely my go to spot with clients. The food is amazing (Red Velvet Pancakes with cream cheese frosting center, creme brûlée French toast, egg white omelets just to name a few) and the service is professional, friendly and efficient. Ask for Brittny! She is my favorite!!
(5)Hieu T.
I've recently tried out green eggs and at first I doubted it. A friend referred me to this place and all I thought was the price is outrageous. But then when the food came out, there was so much food I couldn't even finish it so I took it home. I think I was food drunk after 3/4 of the food. This cafe is now my favorite and is worth every cent.
(4)Michelle L.
This place is totally legit. Almost perfect! Huge, amazing menu with tons of great brunch options. Full lunch offered too. Healthy plates make an appearance for sure with a whole area designated to salads and vegan options, and then there are meals labeled "The Kitchen Sink" or "Chicken and Waffles with a million and one add-ons". You get the idea. Total cult-following. Cheap, inexpensive, and the orders came out quick. -1 star for the irritation in our hostess' attitude when our table of 6 changed to a table of 7. They were planning on pushing two tables together anyway that easily sat 8, yet she was a total B about it and told us the wait would be another 30 mins. This is only after we asked her "How long will the new wait be?" and she responds, "I don't know." When your first interaction with someone is them being awful, it can easily make you not want to ever return. Rude. Other than that girl though, I think this place is top-f'n-notch. All other servers were sweet, knowledgeable, and on top of things. So many delicious meals were eaten this day and with prices like theirs, it really makes it hard not to want to eat here everyday.
(4)Michael U.
Moving next just down the street I arrived at Green Eggs Café just after 8am and with a pair of tables already filled I was greeted by my hostess/server Erica, a smiling young lady who seemed to be running the front of the house solo that morning and seated near a window I perused the menu only to find at least three items that sounded great, but a daily special on the chalkboard that sounded even better. Offered water and coffee I gladly accepted both and with free Wi-Fi I decided to pull out my laptop when I was told my order would take "about twenty to thirty minutes." A lovely space with a lot of regulars coming in for breakfast even on a weekday morning I sat and sipped a bold (and copiously refilled) mug of fair trade yirgacheffe as I caught up on the previous night's NHL playoff action and just as promised my breakfast arrived in twenty minutes - a mountain of carbohydrates entitled "Cherry Garcia Stuffed French Toast" featuring an astounding array of toppings including Chocolate Morsels, Cream Cheese , Vanilla Custard, Cherry Syrup, melted Ice Cream Sauce, Chantilly Cream, Bing Cherries, and Chocolate Chips all atop buttery brioche with a "drizzle" of pure maple syrup. Not for the faint of heart (or small of stomach) this was every bit the sort of breakfast I dream of when on vacation and although not QUITE the best French Toast I've ever had, a strong contender for top 5 as the golden crust and custard interior stood up admirably to the plethoric toppings; each bite a new and delicious composition of flavors. With three locations in Philadelphia (and unfortunately none here in Phoenix) Green Eggs Café definitely goes on the "to be revisited" list, ideally next time with others in order to sample more of the menu.
(5)Peter S.
Coffee's good, service is excellent. Pork Belly Benedict hit the stop. Good value brunch! Came here on Friday morning and there was no problem getting seated. Hip atmosphere. Just landed on a red eye from California and I feel like I never left. Vegan options, soy milk, etc are all cool things to have on the menu. Fair warning, it's cash only a la California. ATM inside.
(5)Bill M.
To ring in the New Year morning right before heading out for some Mummers craziness a friend and I decided to try Green Eggs for a brunch that was suitable for the first bite of 2013. And it turned out to be one that delivered in epic proportions. I've known about Green Eggs for years, and have savored plenty of impressive bites from it at events like Flavors of the Avenue, but with rarely being up during the brunching hour and soooo many other spots on my to hit list, it ended up sitting on the backburner. But when my friend suggested a South Philly brunch spot to kick of our journey I couldn't think of a better destination. and I'm glad that I did since it gave me plenty of time to take in strong coffee from La Colombe, a chill dining space with interesting local artworks and satisfying service. Perusing such an EGGcelent menu that was fully loaded with incredible sounding Benedicts (Pork belly! Shrimp & grits! Chicken & Waffles! Woohoo!). sweet french toast variations like tiramisu and creme brulee, an impressive breakfast burrito, and a stacked lineup of sides; meant that I had no freaking clue what to order! But as I read through the menu there were two words that continued to echo off in the back of my mind - KITCHEN SINK!!! because three scrambled eggs, home fries, peppers & onions, cheese, a homemade JUMBO biscuit, and sausage gravy all tossed into one cast iron skillet just sounded like the perfect taste of decadence to usher in a new year. And while It may have ended up being the only meal I enjoyed that day (it was large enough for 3 servings!), I loved every moment of its homecooked goodness! While I definitely plan to go a different route by enjoying something that isn't as freaking huge and omnipresent, I definitely have Green Eggs on the map as a spot to come back to and enjoy again.
(4)Zoe K.
Needs new management!! With so many good brunch places in the city, I do not feel the need to go back to one where the management has no respect for their customers. We recently ate at Green Eggs, and had a terrible interaction with the "manager," Nick. The restaurant was out of the food that we ordered, but did not let us know until about 25 min after we ordered. The waitress took her time in getting us a menu so we could choose another item. In the meantime our food arrived, and the kitchen sent us food that we didnt order - but not to make up for being out of items- they apparently figured we could just eat that instead. When our waitress was unfazed by this we asked to speak with the manager. He didn't seem to understand why we woudlnt just eat what we were served, and his response was that we had three options: 1. wait another 30 min while they made something else, 2.eat what we were given or 3. leave. I have never had a manager tell me I should leave before. It was rude, uncalled for and an inappropriate way to handle the situation. With rats at one location, and a rude manager at another, I see no need to give this restaurant my money again.
(1)Nicole L.
I love the food here. Every time we go to Philly we make sure to get brunch. This past Saturday I ordered the short rib and poached egg and it didn't disappoint. The serving was so big I ate it twice (the poached egg wasn't soft the second time, but it was still good)! We sat outside and truly enjoyed people watching while sipping the delicious coffee. Over all a great experience.
(4)DanaJoy88 ..
Fresh, creative, and delicious......This place always wows me and I love going here for something different from the regular breakfast food routine. They even have amazing hot drinks, their peanut butter and jelly latte being my absolute favorite.
(5)Alison C.
Amazing! The food and specialty drinks were delicious. The waitstaff was friendly, attentive and good at suggesting dishes. Our party of 5 had the specialty cookie dough stuffed french toast that was a winner, more like dessert. 2 kids had the child portion of red velvet pancakes, although they didn't like them as much as I did (red velvet isn't sickening sweet & after they tasted the cookie dough dish they were sorry for not ordering those). I had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict with added cheese grits and the dish was too die for, the grilled bread as the base really made it wonderful, buttery & crunchy. We also sampled the salted caramel latte both hot & iced & the whipped cream they topped it with was delicious. We got there a little after 9am on a Saturday & were seated right away. For the 5 of us it was $100, kinda pricey but a nice treat and the portions were really filling, enough for all of us to have leftovers. The only down side was the fish store next door had the WORST smelling trash; I don't think anyone could've enjoyed sitting outside in that particular day.
(4)Sandra S.
Your food was incredible and I want to come back despite the photos of the rats leaking on the table. Did someone set you up? Your still one of my fav breakfast spot in the city.
(4)Ashley S.
My sister loves coming here for brunch so my family finally gave here to see what it's all about! After quite a bit of a wait (they told us 25-35 mins, although ours was closer to 50 mins - there was a large party that morning though), we were finally seated. Our waiter was very friendly, although he was a little forgetful and hard to get a hold of. In his defense, it was July 4th weekend! The soy dish and veggie benedict were delicious, although the short ribs flavor dominated the benedict. We'll definitely be back!
(5)Victoria T.
Went here last Thursday for brunch on a whim and was blown away! I got the chicken and waffles with a blueberry lemonade and ate every last bite. Great portion size for the prices. The menu has a great mix of sweet and savory items and the list of ever changing specials was mouth watering. As many others have said this is a cash only establishment so make sure you hit the ATM before. They do have one inside however I'm sure there is a surcharge. Great place and great service, I will most definitely be back again! An amazing neighborhood spot that attracts all sorts of people!
(5)Trey R.
Good breakfast spot, the food side of brunch, if you don't mind a little wait. I'm not in philly often, so I don't have vast experience, but I was very pleased with my meal. Quite a few interesting looking things on the menu, too - plus fun specials - so if you live nearby, you could go back without getting bored. There's no booze, so it's not a proper brunch place, but it would do well as one. Assuming they just haven't been able to get a liquor license, it's over $100K here, can't be much better there. Can't fault them for that, but know what you're getting into.
(4)Jenny L.
A lovely little brunch spot. Came on a Saturday morning around 11 there was a 20-30 minute wait. No problem we went to go sit at the counter. The bf and I got the red velvet pancakes and kitchen sink. Both were huge and delicious. Would like to come back and try other items on menu. And it's cash only but no problem there. There's an ATM inside.
(4)Chelsea B.
I have eaten here about 5 times now for breakfast. Love the food. The creme brulee French toast is soooooooo good. Portions are large so you can share. Service is quick and cash only. Also tried the salted caramel latte the last time I went and loved it. If it's the weekend get there before 11 for breakfast or be prepared to wait.
(5)Lissa M.
De.Licious. Yummmmm. I went with some friends for brunch and it was great. I split the apple pie French toast which is too yummy for words. My friends had the chicken and waffles, pancakes, everything was good. Great fresh squeezed orange juice. Great Service. I will definitely be back.
(5)Jessica K.
My friends and I walked in for brunch here a couple of days ago and it was overall good. I didn't have too high of expectations for this place but I left satisfied. I saw from the other reviews that the most popular dish here is the creme brûlée French toast but I wasn't craving anything sweet that afternoon so I ended up getting the huevos rancheros, which wasn't all that great to be honest. However, I did get to have a few bites of my friend's creme brûlée French toast and... it was amazing! I'm not from the area but when I am in Philly again, I would want to come back just for that French toast.
(4)Michele J.
I've eaten at their other locations before and always found it to be above average...but today the kitchen knocked my socks off! Their menu is extensive...and so it was difficult to choose. Fortunately, there was a bit of a wait (not too terrible for Saturday at 11 am in South Philly...25 minutes) so we were prepared to order by the time we were seated. My eyes were bigger than my stomach, so I had two eggs over easy, multi grain toast, cheesy grits with shrimp, and the silver dollar pancakes. I am a grits conoisseur, and these were divine. The pancakes...now, they were the best I have EVER eaten. I know it's just a PANCAKE, but they tasted a little like a cupcake...they were sweet and light. They offer Sprite Zero on the menu, although it wasn't available, so I had diet Coke, which was a bit flat. No biggie. The service was excellent...particularly for a place what was SLAMMING... our food was delivered quickly and HOT. We will be returning ...great job Green Eggs!
(5)Stephanie M.
Loved their cream of mushroom soup as well as the creme brûlée French toast. Everything was prepared well and tasted great. Fast and friendly service. Think it's safe to say I'll be making this my regular brunch spot!
(5)Erin C.
A bunch of friends and I have been here a number of times within the past several months. I would highly recommend the chicken and waffles Benedict, red velvet pancakes (it is A LOT to finish for just one person so def recommend getting the smaller size), buffalo mac and cheese, and the kitchen sink. It gets extremely busy on the weekends, but worth the wait. Service was also very good and friendly with food served in a timely manner.
(5)Michelle C.
I got my birthday brunch on at Green Eggs last week and I was a pretty happy camper. There were so many amazing-sounding things on the menu that I had a difficult time choosing just one. Since it was a special day, we went a little crazy and started the meal with a muffin topped with walnuts and crème anglaise that was featured that morning. It was delicious, and a perfectly sweet way to start our brunch. When I saw two gigantic griddles of the "kitchen sink" delivered to a neighboring table, I almost changed my order. But I ultimately went with the breakfast burrito, with egg whites instead of whole eggs. Because you know, it's so much healthier that way. Stuffed with eggs, potatoes, peppers and cheese and topped with black beans, pico, avocado and sour cream, it was one hefty burrito. I was so engrossed in my own meal that I barely glanced at my boyfriend's smoked salmon benedict. Servers were all friendly and chatty, and the café had a really pleasant, comfortable feel. I have no idea why it has taken me so long to try this place, but it's sure to become a staple.
(4)Julie N.
Starting to be one of my favorite brunch spots. The French toast is excellent (my favorite breakfast food) and their breakfast specials are to die for. Love the sugar cubes but it it's not your deal then make sure you bring your Splenda, Equal or Sweet-n-Low with you.
(4)Denis B.
So my first experience at green eggs located on Dickinson st.was not so great.. The food was good but the service was lousy n they have not so good attitudes.. The wait was ridiculous.. Don't think I will return anytime soon, unless they were to change their attitudes. Disappointed, Gina C..
(2)Danit H.
I really like this place, but the last couple times it was missing something.. Went there last sunday for brunch, I had the turkey panini from the lunch menu and my husband had eggs benedict. as always the breakfast item was delicious and the the lunch item was lame. the turkey was dry, cold with no flavor. Even the rich avocado salsa and the basil aioli (both delicious) were not able to make it better. I ate half of a half without the turkey. lame.
(3)Michael M.
The wait time can be well over an hour on a Saturday morning, but well worth it. Staff is very friendly and quick. The Red Velvet pancake is probably the best pancake I've ever had, not too mention their huge and very filling. I wish Massachusetts had a place like this.
(5)Shane J.
One Of My Favorite Brunch Spots!! I always have an amazing experience here. Prior to my first time...there was much BUZZ about the menu & of course the 'Red Velvet Pancakes'. There were a ton of great suggestions from friends of choices to make...I went with the shrimp & grits...my date had the pancakes. I suggest you get there early because it fills up fast..but the service remains good. If you like savory brunch with many choices...this is a good pick. I have been here several times & Everything is really delicious. The shrimp and grits was so good. The red velvet pancakes are served with large portions- there should be a Man vs. Food challenge to eat those pancakes and other menu items....really Bottom line...you can't go wrong with a visit to Green Eggs Cafe
(4)Nina B.
I love this place! Driving by and decided to stop by.. I'm so glad we did. French toast is amazing! Home made whip cream mmm mmm mmm. Potatoes with peppers/onions are delish. Shrimp and grits it a must! We will be back.
(4)Nasia L.
My first time visiting, I thought it was just another over rated breakfast spot in Philadelphia but the food was actually great! Friendly and fast service as well as a peaceful environment! The food presentation is also beautiful, I enjoyed myself
(5)Cynthia L.
Jason and I both had the giant breakfast burrito. OK let's face it, breakfast burritos might be one of my favorite things on earth but this one was really up there in terms of best burritos I've ever had. Did I mention it was giant? And an excellent ratio of eggs/cheese/potatoes/vegan sausage. I would love to come back and try another of their dishes if I were ever in the area again.
(5)Catherine K.
Ahhhhhmazing! We bought the kitchen sink, steak and eggs and their special apple pie French toast. So delicious, every single bite!
(5)Antonio W.
My buddy took me here because it's a few blocks from where he lives. This place is legit. The food is very good and at a good price and the portions are generous. The eggs Benedict were very good and so is the red velvet pancakes. They have very good drinks and shakes too. I'll want to hit this place up next time I visit.
(4)Mohamed H.
This place is amazing! Everytimr I have visitors from out of town, we always make it a priority to go to Green Eggs at least once. The eggs benedict is the best around town. Their rosemary potatoes are like ambrosia. My friends who eat pork love the kitchen sink. (I wish they'd come up with an alternate gravy). Definitely going to keep going here!
(5)Alia M.
I was in philly for the weekend. This was the best meal I had. The shrimp n grits were delicious. My friends all enjoyed their food(chicken n waffles, short ribs Benedict, n salmon Benedict). Service was also good. I will be visiting this place next time im down here.
(5)Candice B.
I am excited to be living close enough to walk on over whenever I feel the urge to eat a novelty breakfast. One thing that irks me about novelty breakfasts is the complexity that overtakes some ideas, the mix of 7000 different ingredients that leave me confused. Enter the Red Velvet Pancakes. Pancake, cream, strawberry, done. Anywhere else, the chef would fill it with cream and banana and sausage, top it with nuts and strawberries and broccoli, and serve it with a reduced balsamic cream of mushroom soup maple compote; and it would be called Red Velvet What The Freakshow Massacre Is This. Sabrinas, I'm looking at you. Much love (so much love), but less really is more. So, Green Eggs. The perfect balance of interesting and simple. Besides the famed pancakes, the PB&J French Toast has exactly the right number of ingredients, and any of the french toast specials follow suit. The egg dishes are all good, the rosemary potatoes are divine, the BLT will knock your socks off if you're into BLTs, and even the falafel could stand up against some of the other falafel choices around town. Bottom line is, you can't go wrong ordering anything here, though if you get overwhelmed easily I would avoid the Kitchen Sink. I happily drink the coffee, but it's a little bit too bitter for my taste. That is not Green Eggs' fault, of course, but if you aren't a bitter coffee lover, you might want to pass. The reason I can't give this place 5 stars is because of the service. One person will take your order and bring you the check. Twelve other people will refill your coffee and water and take your plate when you're finished. If you want to order a side of bacon halfway through your meal, good luck finding your server and/or flagging them down as they whizz by your table. While I will come back again and again for the food, I am less than thrilled with feeling dismissed when I want more delicious food to stuff in my belly. Cash only.
(4)Syvan T.
The food was incredible. The eggs benedict was cooked perfectly and the side of home fries were delicious. The red velvet pancakes almost taste like a red velvet cake inserted into a pancake. They had chocolate chips inside and strawberries on top and were just scrumptious. I would recommend both to split. The staff was very nice and the atmosphere is warm and homey. They have different flavored coffees, I had I loved this place and will be visiting again. The prices weren't astronomical but not exactly cheap either. I'd definitely come here again
(4)Shante' P.
Listen, I can't tell you what to do, right? But I can make a suggestion. And I suggest you go. If crowds aren't your thing--go during the week. Treat yourself to fancy french toast and BYOB mimosas. Go ahead, you deserve it!
(4)Lena W.
This is a great brunch spot. However, the wait is really long. I don't know if it is really worth it. The quality of the food can be inconsistent as well. A few times I have come here and my eggs were overcooked. The staff are not too quick as well. They need so have somebody that just refills coffee because asking for a refill is difficult and ridiculous. The breakfast burrito, according to my boyfriend, is pretty decent here. Not his favorite one, however. He prefers to get the everything but the kitchen sink option here.
(4)Jamie S.
Great breakfast kitchen sink skillet was out of sight amazing bf had crime brûlée French toast it was a foodgasm
(5)Ma K.
Food is delicious, but every time we go we get an apathetic, inhospitable server who is too cool to do her job well, or otherwise incompetent.
(2)Ari D.
Green Eggs Café is really a great place for having brunch in Philadelphia. Two of us went there for brunch on a Sunday, and had to wait for about 30 minutes before getting a table. We ordered Chicken Waffles Benedict, Kitchen sink, red-velvet pancake and a coconut-iced coffee. Once our orders started coming, we were convinced that they were worth the long wait. The Chicken Waffles Benedict consisted of three layers, a waffle with maple syrup at the bottom, fried boneless chicken thigh in the middle and two poached country eggs, which has a cheesy creamy texture, on the top. In addition, it had a side of rosemary potatoes. The kitchen sink consisted of scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheese, peppers, onions, a big biscuit and pork-sausage gravy. Both were delicious, but we liked the first one more. The coffee was good as well. I am not a great fan of pancake but I heard about the red velvet pancake of this place. The "adult-size" order consisted of three big rectangular pieces, and it was served with vanilla cream and strawberry on the top and creams in between layers. It was really yummy. Needless to say that we couldn't finish all the food and had to ask for a take-out box for which they charged 25 cents. It was a cash-only restaurant, but they had ATM machine inside the place. Go and fill your appetite with the amazing food of that place. I will definitely go there again to try the other dishes.
(4)Rocky C.
Well staffed even during the lunch rush hour. Food is awesome!! Met a regular and he said everything on the menu is great, and judging by the meal I just had (Crème Brulé French Toast) I'd probably agree with him. This place is PACKED for good reason!
(4)rachel k.
We loved this place and went regularly until the Mr. received his usual vegan breakfast burrito with real sausage in it. Mistakes definitely happen and we're pretty understanding, but when we brought it to the manager's attention, he reacted combatively, and without even looking at it, proceeded to tell my husband that he was wrong and that it definitely was not real meat. Previously, we dined here at least twice per month and enjoyed their veg options (the aforementioned, along with french toast) and really good coffee.
(2)Z M.
READ ME! READ ME! READ ME! Please stay away from their lunch and flavored ice lattes! I ordered their short rib panini with sweet potato fries and it was not acceptable! The flavor of the meal was pretty much non-existent. Their ice Nutella latte was horrific. The result of eating there? I was in the bathroom for "who knows how long" soon after.
(1)Jerry D.
You know, I used to come into Green Eggs Cafe every week. Everytime I would visit, I was treated to some of the best and most creative brunch food I have ever tasted. The specials were always delicious and the service, while never tremendous, was bearable. But nowadays, it's a different story. I don't know what the hell happened, but it seems like ever since 2013 started, Green Eggs has been on a steady decline. The food just isn't executed with the finesse it used to be. The specials all seem like cheap knockoffs of previously run specials. They just lack the flavor and love you can tell they used to have. It was so drastic that I asked my server what has happened. She agreeing with me, told me that the original chef was gone. THAT EXPLAINS IT! It's amazing the difference one man can make on three restaurants food. Now, along with the decline in food, and their rat debacle, you would think they would focus in customer service and giving the guest the best experience possible. Not at all. It's terrible how almost cocky their attitude is towards patrons is. Not even talking about the rude table tent telling me that I will have to pay for food even if I don't like it and don't eat it, I'm talking about the rushed pace of the servers and the distant nature they treat you with when you dine. To the owners of Green Eggs, do yourself and get people in there to focus back on the details at which you used to be so good at with service. And do yourself an even bigger favor and put this chef out to pasture and do whatever you have to to get the old chef back!! For the sake of us that loved your food and execution before and would like to continue to frequent your place!!
(1)Mark W.
Came here hungry on a Sunday morning for brunch. The place was packed, and my friend and I were quoted an hour wait. Luckily, I've discovered the secret to beating lines at all brunch places: eat at the bar! So, we stalked the bar and found 2 seats next to each other in about 10 minutes. I opted for a bagel with cream cheese and lox, and my friend got the chicken and waffles. Man, were both of these delicious. I got a ton of lox- like, you couldn't even put it all on the bagel. It was very good. I tried the chicken+waffles, and it was delicious. Kind of jealous that I didn't get that, as the waffle was perfect and the chicken was good. Next time I'm in Philly, I'll definitely be stopping by this place for brunch.
(4)Reese A.
Not sure how this place is not 5 stars across the board. No matter how long the line may be, it's always worth the wait. The breakfast burrito with vegan sausage is my favorite however my husband have tried most of the menu items and all are delicious. We continue to take friends and family and refer people to Green Eggs for the best breakfast in the city.
(5)Sally T.
So this is the location without the rats running around at night...at least not documented. So if it's not documented, it doesn't exist, right? Come hungry because the amount of food they serve is enough to feed at least two grown ass adults. Everything was pretty tasty and the leftovers were enough for at least two more meals (for me at least). I'm glad this place is within walking distance in my parent's hood so as long as furry four legged pests aren't roaming the tables at night here, I'll come back for sure.
(4)Melissa Y.
Terrible, rude experience with the manager of our group reservation made and confirmed two months in advance. Manager gave away our private party reservation to make space for another group on the morning of our reservation, leaving us scrambling to find a new place for our party. I've actually set up a yelp account in order to discourage others from trying to hold group events here. I've been to Green Eggs at Newbold and Washington Square West about half a dozen times, with no more than four people, and did the Sunday waiting game because the food is pretty good. I've found the staff defensive and unfriendly on numerous occasions but always let it go. But my experience last weekend was so outrageous that I felt like others needed to have this information before considering holding a group event here. My good friends wanted to reserve a space for a baby shower brunch for me this past weekend and chose this location because it's one of the few brunch places with a private back room with space for a larger group. We called the managers about two months ago, and we had confirmation that we could hold our event here. My friend called back to check in 3 or 4 times over the course of the past two months, including twice the day before the shower, to confirm the final head count and make sure everything was set. The managers always assured us that everything was settled with our final guest total. We all showed up on time to be seated as a group, presents and cake in hand, only to find out that they had given away the back room to a bigger group and canceled our private event space. The other group was bigger than ours, so I guess that made more financial sense to them, but we had planned this for months and were left high and dry. The manager offered that we could wait an hour or so past our reservation to meet in the back room, or wait a shorter time sit at a table crammed next to all the other guests on a packed Sunday morning. Completely insensitive to the havoc this caused us, as we scrambled to come up with a plan B venue during one of the busiest restaurant times of the week, the manager claimed to have called us an hour before (we were all already on our way) and said he could only apologize so many times. He actually asked another customer near us to put in a positive yelp review to cancel ours out, which I found outrageous and insensitive to the stress he caused all of us. He gave us no justification, was unsympathetic and rude, and was totally dismissive. Luckily, we were able to have the shower at one of our apartments (though it took a lot of last minute shopping and set up -- totally stressful). We did everything right and despite confirmation the day before our party, we were left completely hanging. I don't know what we would have done if we didn't happen to have a nearby apartment big enough to host us.
(1)Bill W.
Best breakfast in Philly, period. Yes, I've tried them all. The crème brulee French toast is life changing. The omelets are some of the best you'll ever have, all ingredients are super fresh. The coffee selection is awesome - espresso, cappuccino, Café Americano are all excellent. I live 45 minutes outside the city and I'm here at least once per month. Its that good. Only downside, there's a pretty long wait on the weekends, so get there early for a quick seating. Also - make sure you go to the Dickinson location. I've been to the one on 13th and it's a mere mortal by comparison...
(5)Steve S.
Turning 31, I expressed to my girlfriend that I wanted to do something a bit more low-key with my friends. Brunch it was! We reserved a table for 10. My girlfriend called the day before and the morning-of to confirm the reservation. We arrived at 1:30pm on the dot, and were informed that they had us mistakenly marked down for 6. So the 10 of us, including two children, had to wait 45 minutes to get seated into a table that was really meant for 8 in the back room. The kids had to sit with the bathroom door at their backs and had to frequently shift their chairs for people to use it. The food was great, portions were huge, but having to wait so long when we had a confirmed reservation really soured my view of this place.
(2)Brian M.
You get in, you gorge, you get out and don't pay that much. Isn't that what a brunch place should be? This is not a place to come chat for an hour with your friends for 1.5 hours about how drunk you were last night. There are too many others waiting for your table for that. This is a place you come to before a long day to fill up knowing you probably won't eat again until dinner. The kitchen sink was massive, cheap, and absolutely delicious. Everything that passed by being served to different tables seemed to fit that bill. Perfect.
(5)Hector A. H.
Okay where can I start, this place 3/4 years ago was just okay but today I just wanted to give it a try an other chance and wow !!!!!they just left me with no words I'll definitely will come back for more well done GREEN EGGS
(5)Francis U.
...out of the frying pan... After a bit of a hiatus, Lady Mary and I decided to revisit Green Eggs S. Philly, with a fair amount of trepidation I might add. Saturday morning in the city is a busy time for any 'bunchery', so we were well prepared for a wait. Since there was no business on the docket until mid-afternoon, we didn't mind waiting in the foyer, while we watched an episode of 'Chopped' on the tele above the fireplace. I had my good Lady (and her sterling personality) to keep me company as we passed the time; so the thirty some odd minutes seemed to pass without us taking much notice. We two were seated at a table, intended for a four top, with two teenage girls who were not in our party. There was one small potted plant on the table, which was designed to serve as a line of demarcation, separating the two parties. Sharks left, Jets right. Montagues right, and Capulets left. Hatfields left...and, oh well, you get the point. The plant did about as much good as the Manginot line did the French in '40...a pitiful fortification which quickly succumbed to a blitzkrieg of rudeness. Our tablemates repeatedly kicked our table, spilling valuable waves of La Colombe onto the table. So fortunate we were to hear about how their plans to the mall were thwarted, by their evil caregivers. Our luck turned sharply upward when another table, who missed 'inside voice day' in kindergarden, was seated two feet to out left. Service climbed a notch from unacceptable, to perfunctory. The food, however, was well above average. But, the tastiness of the food was not enough to distract one from from a vision of my second level of hell. Rude, loud, and pointless conversation sank my hopes for a pleasant brunch like the H.M.S Hood via the Bismark. A myriad of factors detract from the quality, and accessibility, of the cuisine. Although, I love my neighborhood, and Churchill, I am very close to 'giving up' on Green Eggs S. Philly.
(2)Jo L.
My two friends and I came here early Sunday morning and there wasn't too many people in there. The environment and set up of the cafe was defiantly nice. There were also outdoor seating but my friends didn't want to do that. =( I was told by my one friend who has been there before that I would like the "Kitchen Sink" because I like potatoes so I ordered that. I did not expect for it to be as big as it was or as cheesy(?). It was good but definitely too much for 9:30 in the morning. I ended up taking half of it home and my brother and cousins tried it and liked it too. My friend one friend had eggs and the other one french toast with blueberries and strawberries(?). I'm trying to look on the menu for the names but their menu on their site doesn't work. The service was pretty nice and by the time we were leaving, there was a line to be seated. Ultimately, I was good and I would definitely go back. Maybe not have something so filling that early though. =)
(5)Melissa L.
Great food. Good service. Nice interior. Great food. Slightly cramped place but bearable. Affordable prices. And did I mention great food? I'm a frugal girl at heart, so even though I say the prices are affordable, I'm not gonna say I don't hate it when I think I'm paying that much for eggs on bread. But my, what delectable eggs on bread!(For those of you wondering what I'm talking about, I'm talking about the eggs Benedict). The hollandaise sauce, the rosemary potatoes, the creamy egg yolk running over everything, and the thick bacon(ham) over an english muffin just really brings out the food monster in me. I love it! And their cheesy grits with deep fried scrapple... Omg. I love stirring in the aged cheddar into the gross, and then taking the fried scrapple and dipping it in. Too bad there's only three, but it's more than enough for this dish. The kitchen sink is also really good, but is on the greasy side, so prepare to feel ultra guilty after this treat. I like to ask for ketchup when I get this dish, and they'll bring it to you in a little tin sauce cup. As the big ketchup lover that I am, it's not enough, and It's somewhat annoying to keep asking for more. Their creme brulee French toast is great, with a good, creamy custard filling. But I do think it's a little too sweet, so it's best to eat this with a cup of milk or coffee. You only get 1 waffle with the belgian waffle, but believe me, it's more than enough. I couldn't even finish it. (Come to think of it, I hardly ever finish all my food here). I got mine with strawberries and vanilla ice cream. It was good, but for some reason, it was not what I expected it to be. I wanted something crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, but the waffle just seemed more crispy with only a hint of softness. Not bad, but I guess I should just stick with pancakes or something haha. All in all, a good place for brunch. Only wish it wasn't cash only, but that's only a minor inconvenience.
(4)Beth R.
Where has this been all my life? Large inside....no wait for our party of 3 at 10:30 on a Saturday morning. It's open and airy, with some outdoor tables as well. I thought parking was pretty easy on the surrounding streets. The menu was full of tempting options, and I landed on the creme brûlée French toast. It was huge and yummy (even as reheated leftovers the next day). My second choice would have been the red velvet pancakes. Mmm. Cash only.
(4)Pauline S.
So, after a long break of not coming here (I'd had come way too many times for comfort and was sick of it!), I decided to have spontaneous brunch with the bf here. Instead of ordering a usual breakfast dish I got a sandwich (california chicken panini ~$14), which was actually very tasty. The chicken wasn't dry and the salad was good except I think they put too much dressing on it. I definitely got a bigger portion that I expected. The panini had alfalfa, aioli, tomato, and avocado. yummy. The side bacon, sausage and croissant all tasted like a heart attack. Literally the moment I put any of them down my throat I felt my body slowing down and almost stopping, as if I were becoming heavy or a statue. The taste wasn't the best either for the price and it just felt so unhealthy. I prefer Chhaya's "unhealthy" sides because they feel less greasy and taste better! The chicken and waffle eggs benedict comes with, of course fried chicken on a waffle topped with poached eggs and a side of potatoes. It tasted unhealthy too (duh), but I only had a bite and I enjoyed the eggs. I know from experience that I don't like to get potatoes cause these places always try to fill you up on excessive carbs!! For the sandwich alone, I give it 4 stars, for everything else, 2 stars. I would rate my previous experiences as 3-3.5 stars but this review is for this particular occurrence.
(2)Kelly V.
One of the best brunches in town... A lot of variety on the menu! The shrimp and grits is amazingggg good! Never was a fan before of grits.... But they really know how to make delicious! Coffee is La Columbe... You can never go wrong with that! The south Philly location is my favorite b/c it has one of the best services!
(4)Terez L.
Luv Green Eggs
(4)Dave B.
I come to this location very frequently, it seems to always be busy which is good. I often sit at the bar but there have times where I was lucky to get a table. I don't have a favorite item but that doesn't mean that I don't like the food. Usually, I enjoy a savory type of breakfast such as bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, etc. I have promised myself to order the red velvet pancake on my next visit here. I never know what to order but I always find something that will satisfy what I'm craving. I've had panini's, burger, steak and eggs, lox, french toast and I have never been dissatisfied. One of my favorite side item is the onion strings, they are to die for! I also like to order the turkey bacon on the side depending on what I order, the potatoes are great and the buffalo chicken mac'n'cheese is delicious and huge! I'm definitely a fan and I come here almost every other week if not weekly. One thing that I do dislike is that they charge for to go containers, which is cheap at 0.25 or .50 cents cents but still, I guess it's the concept.
(4)Eb T.
All of their food is good. Red velvet pancakes, Apple French toast, fresh beef bacon, eggs were ok. Overall I love the food. I just wish it wasn't always a wait.
(4)Vinny P.
First experience at Green Eggs certainly left me wanting a return trip. This place checked in at just about 1 mile from my house so it makes for a nice pre and post brunch walk, which I love, in good weather of course. I met up with the Philadelphia Food and Drink Power Couple or the PFDPC for some eats and some catch up. I arrived early, as I tend to do and was greeted by a really nice girl at the front. I told her about how I desired a table for 3 and after taking my name down, she directed me to the minimalist leather-like couch near the fire place. It was a pretty comfy couch and I kind of want to know where they got it. When the PFDPC arrived we got to our seat in their back room. I had already sampled a cup of their La Colombe coffee (corsica?) and was ready to put actual food in my stomach. The specials list looked every bit as intriguing as the normal menu. I settled on the smoked salmon omelette with red onion and cream cheese. I opted for the rosemary roasted potatoes. The omelette was perfectly cooked. It had a light and airy texture and was filled with a health dose of the salmon and enough red onion to cut through the fatty flavor of salmon. The cream cheese on top was a bit much for me to take in the same bite so I scooped it off and used it on the wheat toast that was brought. The potatoes were perfect, really, perfect. My water glass stayed full and I loved the open and naturally lit space that we sat in. It reminded me of a few places I visited in London, specifically from the very large windows and very clean lines and paint colors. It would seem that Green Eggs and I will be seeing more of each other.
(4)Shannon P.
Come here on your day off. I hear the lines and the waits are ridiculous on the weekends...but if you have a doctor's appointment, try to sneak in here for some serious breakfast. And then you won't have to eat the rest of the day. I ordered the Breakfast Quinoa for $6 - filling, not too humongous like my boyfriend's Creme Brulee French Toast, and Vegan for those who care (I don't). Served with fresh berries, and beery compote, the quinoa was sweet without being overpowering. The quinoa was cooked perfectly - I can't cook it for shit. The coffee is strong and the place is pretty modern - granite countertops, clean entry way. I really need a hungry friend to come with so I can try the red velvet pancakes...and the kitchen sink. Can't have the sweet without the savory.
(4)David C.
My wife and I came here for a leisurely Sunday breakfast. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the food is excellent. I had the chicken and waffles, and I would definitely recommend that if you are there for breakfast. The biggest detractor I noticed was that they don't take cards, which necessitated a trip to CVS to get to an ATM that wouldn't slam me with fees. They do have an ATM there, but I don't like people reaching into my pocket with unnecessary fees. As a corollary to this, I thought that the prices were kind of on the high side for a place that isn't willing to do credit or debit card payments. Aside from that, the wait staff was pleasant and efficient, and I didn't feel rushed considering that there was about a 15-20 minute wait to get in while we were at the table.
(3)Jena M.
I've eaten here a few times and every time the food is delicious! On Valentine's Day, my roommate and I decided to have a brunch date here. She got the shrimp and grits benedict which was seriously amazing. The hollandaise sauce was perfect and there were sauteed peppers, onions and potatoes as well as thick buttery toast. I got the duck rueben and it was so good. The duck was tender and warm and the homemade cabbage slaw was perfect. My only problem with green eggs is the drink prices. My chocolate milk was $3- kind of pricey and my roommates shot of OJ was $3 as well. A bit ridiculous if you ask me. Also, when we got there we were told it was a 20 minute wait and we actually waited around 40 minutes. I don't mind waiting, but being a former server and hostess myself I know to overestimate when giving out wait times because people can get real ugly when theyre waiting longer than they expected to. At least the waiting area is nice and cozy with the big couches and fire place! Other than that, I love this place!
(4)Caitlin N.
Came by for the first time to celebrate our anniversary with brunch. Casual decor, waited about 25-30 mins upon arriving at 12:30pm. We brought champagne and ordered oj for mimosas. Waited a bit for service but very nice waitress. Ordered eggs Benedict and the red velvet pancakes. All delicious!!! Big portions. Will be back!
(5)Lauren C.
I've tried to go here a few times, but the wait is usually intense! The mom and I swung in to Green Eggs Cafe on Friday for some brunch. We waited about 5 minutes for a table, and were seated in a nice spot. I had the vegetable benedict, and a coffee. My mom had an omelette and a coffee. The food was great, the service was awesome, the coffee was really strong in the best possible way. This place is a little gem in south philly that I'm really glad we have. I'll be back!
(4)Yousef K.
I actually love the food here and would have gave it five stars but our waitress was extremely rude. We ordered a latte and got 3/4 a cup of milk foam. We told the waitress that this was a cappucino not a latte and she said she is not a barista and didnt make the drink. Anyone who knows anything about coffee drinks knows a latte as a thin layer of foam not 3/4 of cup of it. Since she didnt make the drink she should have apologized and made the barista make it again. Im not a demanding person but in the service industry the buck stops with you as the waiter. On top of that i had to pay this person who gave me shitty service a 18% grat. Ohhh I get it now you dont give fuck about us because you get tipped anyway. Well I guess this is my last time going here.
(2)Brenna M.
I just love Green Eggs! While I am not a vegetarian, I tend to love vegan and veggie friendly places for their fresh and healthy dishes while my boyfriend is an eggs and bacon brunch guy. We get the best of both worlds at here. I got the veggie skillet with short ribs which was filling and delicious - I brought home lots of leftovers. Just a cute place to brunch with friends that is inexpensive and tasty.
(5)Heather L.
I love it here. It's a nice place, the service is good. If you arrive anytime after 10, you will have to wait, but you can always order it to go, which was what I did the first time I came and it was DELICIOUS! I ordered the creme brulee french toast and I think that's my favorite on the menu. I've also tried the pork belly eggs benedict which is awesome too. The kitchen sink has a lot of food in it, and I tried the shrimp and grits benedict which was really good too. It is cash only, but they have an atm in the store and if that's not working another on just on the other corner. I know people are upset about their to go container fee, but its 25 cents, it won't break the bank and since their food prices aren't the cheapest, you go there knowing you'll have to spend a little more. And I think the whole ba is to be green and stop using disposable containers and they use the nice biodegradable stuff too. I love and i even stop by here before they close when I can to sneak in some delicious french toast.
(5)Joe M.
This was one of the most bizarre restaurant experiences that I have ever had. Long story short, I was served two glasses of milk--one servable but close to spoiling, one clearly sour to both of us eating. I wasn't comfortable eating French toast made with milk after that experience. According to the below, the manager tasted both glasses and found them to be fresh, so he left our meal as-is. I'm not going to call him a liar--maybe his sense of taste is overwhelmed after tasting food all the time, or there's some other issue where he honestly didn't notice. Also, it's true that I was getting emotional, so I can believe that he didn't want to come near the table. At any other restaurant, though, there would have been a number of customer service courtesies that weren't followed here: 1) Offer me an opportunity to order something else and let me pay for it; 2) Provide a small courtesy, like a free iced tea or something other than milk; 3) Comp some or all of my food. None of those things were followed here. Also, the last time I checked, isn't a restaurant supposed to err on the side of finding that the customer is right? And for the record, though the French toast tasted fine and I was hungry, I was too busy thinking about spoiled milk in the kitchen and the lack of a resolution to this to be happy with my experience. If I had to speculate as to what happened here, perhaps senior management is breathing down the manager's neck so much about maximizing profits or wasted food that he's reluctant to do anything. Since I'm a local, I'll probably go somewhere else next time. I'm posting my email, truncated for here, and his response. --- Dear Green Eggs: ...When my milk arrived, it was servable but slightly sour. I complained to another server who came to my table by mistake and asked for another glass of milk. My fiancee and I both agreed that the replacement was completely sour and spoiled.... When the manager came over to my table, he told me that he had tasted the first glass of milk himself when I sent it back and that it was fine. I told him that the second glass of milk was completely spoiled and that because French toast was made with milk, after two sour glasses of milk I felt like I didn't want to eat the French toast that I had ordered anymore. ... I was served the French toast that I originally ordered, and when the bill came, I was charged the full amount minus $3 for milk I didn't drink, $32.40. ... The message that you sent to me today is that you don't take your customers seriously... Joe --- Joe, I was actually the manager that you had the discussion with about the spoiled milk. First, I'd like to thank you for how well you handled the situation. I know that you may believe that you lost your cool, but I truly (and I told you at the table) don't believe that you did. Many customers would have been in my face attempting to physically harm me over the milk, but you used your words and treated me with respect, which I greatly appreciated. When you first came to the counter, you told me about your milk, which I was already told by Joy about. She brought over a small glass and the bottle to me and asked me to try it. I tried the milk, and inspected the date on the package. The "Sell By" date on the milk was for 10/20/14 and I tried the milk myself and it was not spoiled to my taste. I had the busboy bring up fresh milk and dump that container anyway, because that is a major issue, food poisoning can come very easily from those items. I tried the milk and inspected the date again, and it was to my standards. I understand your concern with this milk and the french toast milk being the same, but it is not. We use whole milk for our french toast and the Tiramisu French Toast that you ordered. This batter was checked in the morning for freshness by myself, the Chef de Cuisine, and his Sous Chef in our daily line check. After I removed the milk from the table, I went to check on your food to make sure that it was perfect, and again, to my standards, it was. I returned with Joy at the table and your fiance clearly didn't want us to keep coming back and discussing the matter with you. She was frustrated and I didn't want you both to have a terrible experience. After you received your food, I talked with Joy to make sure that everything was okay and she assured me that it was. I poked my head in the room, privately, to make sure that everything was going well and you seemed, to my eyes, to be enjoying your Tiramisu tremendously. I understand that maybe the milk wasn't to your liking, so I took it off, even though I believe that the milk was safe and okay to drink and I received no other complaints throughout the entire shift. Also, each time I left the table, I excused myself to check on either your complaint or your food or something directly related to your experience. I apologize for your experience and please feel free to email me back if you have any questions Franco C. Assistant General Mgr
(2)Kevin O.
GOOD STUFF. No part of my meal was particularly stellar, but everything was solid, well prepared, and conceptually sound. I had the fried chicken + waffles benedict. The flavors were perfect if the textures were a little lacking. I found the waffle a little to soft and the chicken a little to floppy. But the eggs were perfect and the gravy & hot sauce syrup mingled perfectly. Wifey did the tiramisu french toast which was really cool. It was super thick and had all the components of the dessert properly represented. the flavors were good but strangely her favorite part was the whipped cream on top. The coffee was La Columbe, but I found it wanting.
(4)Stephanie Y.
I was so excited to try this place. We got there on a Friday morning, so it was super busy yet we did have to wait a little while before they seated us at an already empty table. Of course we ordered breakfast, I got the belgian waffles with strawberries, bananas and vanilla cream. My boyfriend decided to go with the pumpkin cheesecake french toast. Food was plentiful, but a little too sweet for me. I could only finish 2/3 of my plate. Good thing I didn't order the creme brulee french toast. I think that would've been too much.
(4)Kate H.
Totally yummy. Love the Steak & Eggs breakfast. a little pricy, but I don't mind going here during special occasions. Editing this review : Went here for breakfast today and was seated in the side room. It was only 9AM and they were playing rave music SUPER loud. Only thing I can complain about is that it was just too damn early for that type of music. It's a major pet peeve of mine. I couldn't have a conversation with my boyfriend because everyone else in the room was trying to yell over the music. HELLO: if you're going to be serving breakfast, please don't play such annoying freaking music.
(4)Ling P.
Is it just me or is the service going down hill? We waited 40 minutes to be seated and 20 minutes for a server to tend to us. I noticed they were short on staff, but it didn't excuse them for taking their time to chat with their fellow co-workers instead of tending to their tables. I observed my surroundings and saw that a few tables were waiting for service while the servers had a conversation at the coffee station. After my table ordered, we were never checked on until we had to flag them down for our check. This place could do so much better if they were more attentive. Now on to the food...I ordered the Short Rib Benny, which is topped with poached egg on a baguette. The short rib was perfectly cooked and the flavor was just right. My dish included diced potatoes, which was absolutely delightful. It is currently on their specials menu, so be sure to try it soon. I've tried all their different eggs benedict and on average, I enjoyed them all. I've noticed a change in their potatoes. It use to be diced and now, they are thin slices. They taste good, but doesn't taste as fresh as they use to when in diced form. Green Eggs Cafe is still a decent brunch place, but I hope they step it up on the service soon or they'll lose their regulars.
(3)Ace J.
Hi my name is Ace, and I'm addicted to Green Eggs Cafe. It's been less than a year since my first experience with Green Eggs, and I haven't been back to it in almost 48 hours, but I'd be lying if I said I don't think about it at least a couple of times a day. It only took me one taste, and I found myself in a different dimension of incredibly delicious flavors. Seriously, Any of the eggs benedict dishes have always been great! My most recent one was the Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles Benedict (which was distinctly delicious), and my favorite is the Lox benedict. And I can't finish my review without talking about the legendary Kitchen Sink. A cast iron skillet filled with a bed of their signature potatoes, a layer of scrambled eggs covered with cheese, and two buscuits, ALL covered in delicious sausage gravy... (or just take a look at one of the many pictures uploaded) WOW... I am suddenly SO hungry.
(5)Andrea V.
My favorite brunch spot in South Philly so far. Yes, that's saying a lot since I live very close to both Sabrina's and Morning Glory. Yes, you'll wait here, maybe just as long as those other places. What sets Green Eggs apart is the very reasonable prices (half the menu items go for $9) and the quality/quantity of food you get. For $9 you can be fed for the entire day, depending what you order. Everything I've tried is absolutely delicious, even the sides and drinks. This is a case of getting what you wait for - but be prepared, because by the time you sit down to eat, you may want to order everything on the menu. Favorites are the crunchy peanut butter french toast (if you like peanut butter, just do it), the kitchen sink, and the many varieties of eggs benedict. Only cons are that as soon as 11 am hits, it's packed, and quality of service can occasionally falter with so many people to feed. But overall...so worth it.
(4)Eevee M.
Went today for brunch with the bf. Overall, it was just meh. We were told by the hostess that it would be a thirty minute wait, and she was spot on about it, something I definitely appreciate. Food was good - I had the Kitchen Sink and it was basically a heart attack on a skillet. But I'm not complaining. He had the Short Rib Benny, and it was great also. As for the three stars. The service was terrible. Our depressed-looking server didn't check in with us at all, except to take our orders and to drop off the bill. She also messed up on one of our orders (asked for mac n cheese and got a side of two slices of cheese instead. what?) - and didn't even stop by to acknowledge it. Not to mention she was also apparently blind to our empty water glasses. The food runner apologized on her behalf and took care of the order (didn't get his name, but shout out to the guy who brought us our mac n' cheese! :] you are awesome) Choice of music is weird too. Strange to see families and older couples having brunch with the stereotypical "hipster" music blaring in the background. Turn it down. I took a quick glance at the bill right before leaving, and it says her name is Kat. Well, Kat, you could have done better. As in, you could have done anything, period. Maybe we'll check out the other locations, but as for this one, never again.
(3)Ed B.
Completely just stumbled across this place one afternoon, and everything we ate was AWESOME!!!! The sausage gravy was orgasmic and the portions are very very generous. Hoping to make this a more usual stop. Waitress did say that the line to eat on the weekends can be a bit long but during the week a table wasn't an issue.
(5)Elisa B.
Finally got a chance to come here! Heard many great things about it and have seen many many pics posted on fb. The reason why I gave this place 3 stars is because of the service. My friend and I put our name down for a table and the host said it'll take about 10 mins. We decided to go to the counter to grab a glass of water, then we sat at the counter to talk and wait for our table. 10 mins pass by, and still no call from our host. It wasn't until I noticed a group that walked in and they were being seated. Immediately, I got up and told the host that we were waiting before that group and they were seated before us. The host said he thought we were ordering at the counter, then proceeded to seat us at a table. There were 3 available tables! I couldn't understand why he would assume that we would change our minds to eat at the counter when clearly we were waiting for a table (he should've just came up to ask us too). Anyhow, we finally sit down and order our food. We got the build your own omelet and the crew brûlée French toast. Both were delicious and fine... However, the waitress was not. The servers seemed cold and unfriendly to us. Besides the food, the staff could use some improvement. Not to mention, when I asked for another straw, because the one I got was wet all over, she threw the straw onto the counter... Uhhh, rude much? Don't think that's the proper way to serve a patron. Hopefully next time we'll have a better experience... HOPEFULLY.
(3)raquel s.
My grandmom lives across the street and before taking her to an appointment downtown, my boyfriend and I took her to breakfast. This is a place that I don't understand how it got it's YELP hype. I had a bad feeling right away about what the service would be like by the blah attitude of the hostess. Looking right at the three of us as we closed the door, she still asked me how many. I understand it's a normal question, but that was like the only thing she said and she really seemed Then I met the waitress that had a personality like burnt toast. It just kind of ruins your whole breakfast. I had to interject to sort of create some kind of dynamic at all between her and my very personable and young at heart grandmother. My grandmother is very sweet, very friendly, and very "with it." Most of all, she's mine. And you better not ever be rude to her in front of me. Somehow we ended up with a new waitress. I'm wondering if they pool. I then had to tell our new waitress that I have two degrees and I have to work as a waitress. I get that the other one doesn't want to do it. But sometimes we all have to do what we don't want to do. In fact I will tell my fellow yelpers, I most recently was the hostess in a very competitive downtown brunch restaurant... I really do know what it's like!! So believe me when I say, there was absolutely no excuse for her nasty attitude. I'm glad that they gave us a new waitress, because as a waitress myself, I love giving great tips for average service. It makes me happy. If I had to continute to deal with toast girl and the shitty food, she was going to get beat with a boring tip to match her boring attitude. Sorry. Sometimes, not only do you have to know how to be a waitress, you have to have a personality. The second girl was great and I as well as my boyfriend and grand mom appreciated it. On to the food...My grand mom wanted medium boiled eggs and a piece of turkey scrapple cooked crispy. She got poached eggs and beef scrapple (which is all that they carry) fried BURNT. Purely burnt. I know because I tried some and it was disgusting. When I tried to tell the server, she told me that that's how they make it there....like they couldn't do it lighter. But it was burnt! So my grand mom didn't want it anymore. Grr. She told our first waitress that she didn't want potatoes or toast...Of course, she got white toast with her breakfast, lol. I'm guessing it just came with it. The turkey on my sandwich tasted funny-- like as in old funny. I didn't eat it, and needed three to go containers to take my food with me in case I changed my mind. My boyfriend got the kitchen sink. In concept, something I thought sounded great. But in reality, I think it was like garbage. Smothered in animal fatty greasy gravy. White, bland, and gross. The whole thing said BLAH. It's expensive and the food isn't good. I know they must have give us some sort of break on the bill because it only came to $30 and we all had coffee. As much as I don't want to, I can think of other breakfast places where the food really is worth the center city price. I don't care if the bread is two inches thick if it really isn't that good. I would rather have a 1/3 in thick and dream about it all day. I want something delicious-- not HUGE and AVERAGE. What ever happened to restaurants serving higher quality than you could make at home? Stuff that you dreamed about? No one liked anything. 0/3 plus bad service initially illicits one star and 0 returns.
(1)Chadd B.
Green Eggs is a great little spot in Philly for Breakfast. I am not too sure if they serve outside of that because the times I have been there have always been breakfast. And they do breakfast right! Now understand, I am a breakfast fan! If it were up to me each meal of my day would be made of some form of eggs. So I am not going to say I am a snob when it comes to breakfast locations, but yes I am very picky. That all being said Green Eggs is fantastic! I would recommend the Kitchen Sink. Imagine if you will they throw everything you could want in a breakfast entree and cook it all together skillet style. It is huge, filling, and every bit of satisfying. Along with that they serve coffee in some pretty large mugs and are coffee friendly to all of us caffeine addicts out there. The only warning I can give is this place is cash only. It's not too big of an issue because there is an ATM on site. But if you want to avoid the fees make sure you have some cash on you before you walk in.
(4)Eric J.
Nice brunch place. The "Kitchen Sink" was too much potatoes and after a quarter of the way through it, it just tasted like cardboard. The steak, I heard, was exquisite.
(2)Davida I.
I'm a breakfast aficionado. And this place here? Perfect. I love eating here. The look first of all is simplistic and clean, pretty warm feeling too. I like my breakfast spots to smell of food, like permeating through the walls. This place has it. Shrimp & grits, bomb. Red velvet pancakes, bomb. Vegan scramble, bomb. Chicken & waffles, bomb. Every French toast, bomb bomb. Mm. Happy eating y'all
(5)Sandria T.
Visiting in-laws who suggested this place for lunch. Delicious! We had a group of 5 and were seated quickly around 2PM on a Thursday. The place is nicely decorated and very welcoming. Water was brought to the table and our waitress was friendly in taking our orders and giving suggestions. Our table got the smoked lox Benedict, 2x the kitchen sink, crème brûlée French toast, and steak & eggs. All very generous portions and all presented nicely. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area and looking for a good brunch/lunch place. TIP: If everyone orders a regular sized meal, you can add a kid-sized order of their red velvet pancakes to share for only $6! Very delicious and worth trying.
(5)Carl S.
My Mother: I'll have the Eggs Benedict special, but could I have the sauce on the side? Server: I'm sorry mam, but we have a strict policy here that we can not "customize" our specials. My Mother: Oh I don't want anything special, just instead of dumping the sauce on top of the dish, please put it on the side. Server: Yeaaaah. I'm sorry but I just can't do that. Clearly a brain or even just the capacity for abstract thought are not a prerequisite to work at the Green Eggs Cafe
(2)Kelly N.
I came here today with my sister and a friend of ours. The food was delicious! We had both the Tiramisu and Crème Brûlée French Toast, as well as the Chicken & Waffles Benedict and the Steak & Eggs. Everything was fantastic, the food came out quickly, and the portions were very generous. I would give this place five stars, however, I had a few problems with the other areas of this restaurant. The wait was extremely long, but I didn't lower my rating for that, as I understand that it is unpredictable when other customers will finish their meals. However, the service that we received was anything but outstanding. The girl who served our table needed to change her attitude. She wasn't rude or anything, but she definitely could have been more pleasant. I ordered a hot chocolate from her shortly after our table ordered our food, but it came out after our food had arrived. I'm pretty sure she forgot about it because when she brought it out, it wasn't even hot. She checked up on our table about two more times, but her attitude made it seem like she did not want to be there. We all agreed that her service was very unwelcoming. The other complaint I have is about the cleanliness of this place. There were spots all over my fork and knife, which is a problem that easily could have been solved if their employees had polished their utensils properly. There was also a piece of onion stuck on my hot chocolate mug. I really like going to this place, but I think they need to either hire new servers or talk to them about how to treat customers. That, and they really need to have them pay attention to dirty dishes!
(3)Sontae M.
love it
(5)Dhloe O.
pretty long wait but not too bad..got their "famous" red velvet pancakes and chicken and waffles..we couldn't finish the pancakes but they were good..I would recommend going when you are extremely hungry and have a sweet tooth
(4)Pat M.
This food was delicious. I got the Eggs your way with the rosemary potatoes. The wait was only 20 mins but the food definitely made up for the time. I will always recommend someone to eat at Green Eggs Cafe. Excellent!!
(4)Beka P.
Two stars for fresh-squeezed orange juice and coffee with soy milk. That's about it. Tofu scramble is cooked in butter unless you ask for it to be vegan!!!
(2)K. A. N. A. K.
I usually just stare at a brunch menu long enough to recognize eggs benedict, and Green Eggs definitely has them, but my friend wanted to split the red velvet pancakes, and the white chocolate bullshit customary to red velvet cake was substituted with marscarpone-cream-and-chocolate-chip filling and chantilly-and-fresh-strawberry topping and melty OH-MY-GOD. The pancakes themselves were actually griddled surface crispy and red velvet fluffy. Best dessert-as-breakfast excuse ever.
(5)Nancy P.
I've been to the Green Eggs in Northern Liberties so I had an idea of what to expect. The one in South Philly is a lot bigger and the wait for our party of seven was less than the wait for a party of three in No Libs. I was looking at the specials posted outside while we waited and saw the Pancetta & Spinach Benedict and I wanted it! But when were we seated, we got a different specials menu. (What a freaking tease grr!) The inside of the restaurant is nice. I really liked the backroom (even though we were seated next to the restroom ugh). It was also really hot inside. Like those dinky fans are going to do anything for us. Service was pretty slow and I'm pretty sure our server forgot we were back there. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, which I had last time. It was slightly different than I remember; kind of extra citrus-y. The bf ordered the stuffed french toast. It looked amazing but the sauce on it was too sweet. The creme brulee french toast was the same. The salmon omelet was very salty. Even without having a bite with capers. Lastly, the kitchen sink was a messy ooze. Not to be offensive but it really does look like a vomit pile. A bite of it was a cheesy gooey mess. I didn't hate it but I would most likely never order this again. We had brunch at 1 pm. The food kept me full for the rest of the day/night. No joke, this stuff will go to your thighs and hips.
(3)Kristin W.
This place is pretty good in my book. I have only been here twice but enjoyed both trips very much. The wait for a table can be slightly annoying but like everyone else, I want to have brunch at 11 AM. The food was great, but I felt rushed and would like to be able to sit for a few minutes after swallowing my last bite of food. Oh well! It was still good!
(4)Jamie D.
Green Eggs is a little Cafe in South Philly that serves some really amazing brunch stuff. If you're coming in here on Saturday or Sunday, expect a wait. If you have a party greater than 4, really expect a wait. The food is most definitely worth the wait, though! Their specials are always delicious and the portions are HUGE. Green Eggs also has a lot of vegan and vegetarian options that look amazing. The Peanut Butter French Toast is really spot-on and I saw the Red Velvet Pancakes being served up more than anything else. This time, I got "The Kitchen Sink" which is basically everything delicious and savory in a skillet. The iced coffee here is also good and always served with cream and simple syrup. I'm not sure if they have actual sugar or not....but the simple syrup is pretty awesome. This place is cash only! They do have an ATM, but save yourself the service charge and bring cash.
(5)Juliana K.
Bit of a wait on weekends, but delicious food! Great Quinoa breakfast!!! French toast is thick and yummy! Omelets are also tasty as is the potato side!!! Friendly service and modern decor.
(4)Denise F.
Excellent food! Portions are huge. Kitchen sink is delicious. I ordered the gravy on the side. The Figgy Pudding oatmeal was like dessert.
(5)Josh P.
THIS PLACE HAS BECOME A FAVORITE! if you want a fun and unique breakfast place look no further. Delicious. I only give it 4 instead of 5 because the service has been slow routinely over my many visits. Slow, not bad. Ill still be going back.
(4)Wei T.
I visited Green Eggs for the first time this morning and I have to say that this is my favorite brunch spot in Philly! I ordered a waffle with fresh blueberries, bananas, and strawberries. The waffle itself was lightly covered in cinnamon and powdered sugar. I typically don't order sweet things for breakfast, so I was a little worried but it was perfection. It wasn't very sweet at all, even with the syrup. It was pleasantly light. It wasn't a huge portion but it was the perfect size for me. If you eat a lot, you may want to order something else along with it. The decor of this place is really nice. I also love that they serve La Colombe coffee. Service was eh. Our waitress was nice but I had to ask for water three times and coffee twice. Although Green Eggs menu is not as extensive as Sabrina's or Honey's... the food in my opinion is certainly better.
(5)Christopher M.
All Aboard the Brunch Express! Let's Move 'em out! This place runs like a Swiss Watch- That's ok, except when you realize you're part of the calculated, efficient timepiece. I had the Breakfast burrito, she, the Strawberry Shortcake French toast. The food was ok, but the service from our young blond waitress, seemed, well perfunctory- the food arrived just lukewarm, then, no checkin' in on us... that is until checkin' out time. Here's the check... NEXT Customer! Ok, so they get busy. So they have a system. But this morning... it just wasn't that busy. In contrast, as busy as things get at Hawthones or Silk City, in our experience, the food always comes hot, and the staff is aware of you during the meal. I might try again - maybe- but certainly not on a weekend. Hostess/Greeter was pleasant- Waitress... not so much.
(3)P T.
I love this place!! The breakfast here is ludicrously excellent!! The service is good. If you are heading to here bring cash. Does not accept credit cards.
(5)Ting W.
Fantastic eco decor. Service was attentive and polite - just the right level of friendliness and interaction. And the food? AMAZING! I actually got the Smoked Lox Benedict (labeled as Atlantic in the photos accidentally though). MMmmm they were generous with the Nova! Each bite was even better than the last. The kitchen sink was an absolute stunner for me. While it looked like one hot mess, it certainly tasted scrumptious. When I come here again, I'm ordering the kitchen sink so I can indulge in it more! Breakfast is stellar here. Give this place a try - it's a knock out.
(5)Robert B.
Yeah. I'm feeling this spot. I'm skeptical of a place that franchises, but I ripped the hell out of that kitchen sink platter they offer. Best part? No carbs in the entire plate. No, wait. I'm kidding. But it's fantastic, so go.
(5)Hanna C.
I've heard great things about this place and so I finally got to try it for myself and boy am I glad I did! I had the creme brulee french toast. Nothing but delicious-ness. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. My friends got the kitchen sink, pork italiano and chicken cutlet sandwich. All very good. I definitely want to go back and try the rest of the menu!
(5)Angela E.
I don't usually give 5-stars to a place I've only been to once, but since I know I'll be going back and will likely be impressed again, they're getting all my stars! One thing that drives me crazy about brunch lately is the wait time and the exorbitant prices. That being said, there are ways to avoid both, so I expect most places to recognize that and make amends. Green Eggs Cafe seems to have found a happy medium by offering a bar service (which most diners have- get a clue people!) to those who don't care if they have a table setting. They also have a, gasp, waiting area with couches and a tv. Insanity! The place was bigger than most hot-spots, too, so eat your heart out Sabrina! I found their menu refreshing. If I'm going to pay $$, I better not be able to recreate this dish at home. I usually get eggs benedict or juevos rancheros or an egg dish, but when my eyes settled on peanut butter crunchy french toast, I put the menu down and tried to keep my heart from beating out of my chest!! Yes, please! I also ordered a side of bacon and although I ordered it crispy, it was late and not crispy. I should have ordered the chorizo because it was very tasty and in a patty form. The best I've had in quite a while, and I love chorizo! There were a bunch of other things I wanted to try. My friend got the grilled cheese & tomato soup, along with a cup of hot chocolate- all of which I want to try. Also, the fried oyster po'boy, corned beef reuben benedict (sweet Jesus!), vegan shephard's pie....seriously, worth the wait.
(5)Abbie D.
Haven't had anything on the menu I didn't enjoy. One of my favorites is Egg & Chips aka Eggs My Way... I substitute the potatoes for French Fries then put my perfectly over easy eggs on top and let the yolk oooz over the chips, add some Chulula and ta-da!!! You just had the best breakfast ever!!! I like the turkey bacon too and always ask for it well done. YUM YUM YUM!!!
(5)Amy S.
I absolutely LOOOVE this place. I had the eggs benedict and WOW it was a party in my mouth. my boyfriend had the creme brulee french toast and that was like a rave in my mouth. go here, you won't be sorry. tasty tasty food!
(4)Keo N.
Good food for the price, okay service and it's a great hangover cure
(3)ellie l.
Mmmmm I love this place!!!! Everything is reasonably priced, they always have yummy specials, and I love that they send you a text message when your table is ready. The food is consistent and really good!! I have to try the "kitchen sink" which seems to be the ultimate breakfast served in a skillet. Order the cheesy grits for the table...you won't regret it!!!!
(5)Jarret L.
Wish they had little places like this in NE Philly. Let me start by saying that this is not an ihop. You do not get rooty tooties and you will not pay $6 for a meal. My wife and I went here for breakfast after reading reviews. The French toast is about $11 but it is enough for two people. I am about 240 lbs and can eat so I know an average size person will get their fill here. The iced coffee was good and they even brought liquid sugar which was a nice treat. The "kitchen sink" was good and filling but I wish I would have gotten the "creme brûlée" French toast instead. Our bill for two of us was around $28 but well worth it.
(5)Jessica E.
After my initial so-so experience at Green Eggs Cafe, I learned to love it. The coffee is great and the pancakes with vanilla anglaise and fruit became one of my favorite brunch items that I've ever had. However, we went again yesterday and the experience left much to be desired. My boyfriend and I brought our parents for brunch (his are from out of town) and our server treated them with the most unabashed disdain that I have ever experienced at a restaurant - or anywhere for that matter. The rudeness and eye rolling were so pronounced that it was almost comical. She was at least cordial with myself, my boyfriend, and his brother (I suppose as long as you are 35 or under, you deserve to be treated with respect) but every time our parents would ask a question, or even look at her, she would little more than sneer. When creamer spilled, she practically whipped the bus boy with a towel, demanding "CLEAN THAT UP." Not surprisingly, when she found a nice tip with the check (which was undeserved), she came back with her best imitation of humility to thank us. While I still really enjoyed the food, I will not be returning to a place to pay money to be sneered at over coffee and eggs. It is a shame because the other servers I've had have been very sweet, and the host staff is nice as well. Too bad. With eight trillion other delicious brunch options in South Philly, I will count Green Eggs Cafe as a loss.
(1)Maratino S.
I need ten stars for this place! Ate breakfast today at green eggs cafe and it was amazing! I had a wild truffle mushroom omelet with truffle oil, shaved parm and whipped herb ricotta. It was delicious! Love this place! My husband had shrimp and grits and he said it was delicious! Everything is always so tasty and fresh. Great coffee! Always so crowded so be prepared to wait a while but that just goes to show how great this place is that so many people are always waiting. Trust me, itys worth the wait. Did I say I love this place?
(5)Sal M.
To be fair, the lady and I have been fans of this location in the past, for it's consistency and for it's imperfect yet efficient service. It always bothered her, however, that they would clear me, for example, while she was still eating, thus making her feel pressured to finish. Having many many years of hospitality experience combined, we notice these things. In light of the sister location's bad press, we thought we could get a table easily this holiday wknd and wouldn't mind supporting a struggling place we've enjoyed before. We did in fact sit right down and got rolling right away. For a place that offers a mimosa special, I was surprised they gave me my mom mom's little wine glasses, instead of flutes for our BYO mimosas. No biggie. Tasted the same. My porridge, however, didn't taste great cold, so I hesitantly (server remember) sent it back. It came back, actually a whole new one it appeared (thank you) just as cold. I lied at that point,not interested in the drama, and said it was fine. The coup de grace came when a young lady cleared us. We've often noticed they had a habit of bringing other table's dirty dishes with them to visit when they pass your table, and that they will stack plates on the table in front of you as they clear. Well this time they waited till we finished, but brought someone's dirty plates to our table, AND stacked them on her plate on our table. That is the main reason I bothered to review.
(2)Lizette H.
I absolutely looooved this place. Any guests I had from out of town would go here with me to have the lox and eggs Benedict and french toast. I'm giving it 2 stars *only* because the waitresses can be a little to chatty and take forever to bring out warm, not hot food. This happened once and I thought it was a fluke, but I went again and lo and behold...same thing. The waitress took over 25 minutes to bring out our food. I don't blame the cooks, the food was great, just not hot- because of the waitress. I never had a coffee refill and it's just unpleasant and annoying now. The busboy seemed really nice. I asked him if he could go check on our food and even he agree we were sitting there for a bit. It can be really frustrating when you see a group near you order dishes that come in skillets, finish their meal, and pay (to boot!) before my food hasn't even arrived....AND I ORDERED PANCAKES! What a shame. I thoroughly enjoy the food, but I will never go back. Take out...maaaaaaaybe...but I am *not* sitting in there and dealing with these waitresses again. Off to Day by Day, they're closer to me anyway. two stars for the the food. -3 stars for the horrible service.
(2)Nsharin T.
All I can say is...Kitchen Sink! Its a skillet of deliciousness, I am still not sure all that is in there but I can say its glorious and mouth watering. Huge Portions and the same can be said of their gargantuan burrito. Oh and they experiment with pancake batter - amazement they recently had a Red Velvet pancake, WHAT!?! While the waitstaff at times seems a little ditzy but the food, pricing and the fact that there is never a long wait make it all okay. This is a CASH ONLY restaurant but you can come as you are be it from church, playing tennis with friends or a wild night of partying.
(4)Kristy B.
Green Eggs Brunch has been our go-to spot for the last 2 years and the food NEVER disappoints... the service on the other hand is well unpredictable. The food was always worth waiting an hour even if we did have a reservation and they were backed up. The manager even gave us free french toast and pancakes to our group who waited an hour and a half when they told us the wait was 30 minutes. The servers tend to always be rushed but sometimes you get a good waitress sometimes not. I will continue to come here based solely on the amazing food. I just know ahead of time that the service will lack. If you wait, you will not be disappointed with the food no matter what you order!! But if you have never tried the creme' brûlée french toast, you will never go anywhere else for french toast again. The kitchen sink is SO good and you will still have left overs. You just can't go wrong!
(4)Victor H.
I have been a couple of times now and I really do heart this place. First time was the veggie benedict and the second time was the veggie crepes and wow! Amazing. Loved every bite of it. The veggie benedict was poached egg over sauted spinach, mushroom, pepper on broiche with hollendaise sauce. Loved every but of it. The veggie crepe was the same vegetables wrapped in crepe with a tomato cream sauce over.. Added the rosemary potatoes and loved every bite. I was very happy on both visits and will certainly return for my veggielisious breakfast options!
(4)lyndsey F.
I. CAN'T. EVEN. My friend and I walked from Center City to here and back on Monday, the blussteriest day of the year, and although my feet were frozen, my face chapped, and my hair like a lioness in the jungle, it was worth it and I would do it every day. Let's talk for a second about pork belly benedict, which is what we both had. Pork belly, poached eggs, and gorgonzola sauce on top of an english muffin? I'm in. Every single bite was savored like it was a crown jewel. I would have licked my plate, but Emily Post calls foul on that! My friend also ordered a side of bacon, which was the best bacon I've had in Philadelphia. I don't know why, but the flavor is insane and the texture is crumbly and crispy and warm all at the same time. They also offer a " buy a carafe of orange juice for $30 and get a 'free' bottle of prosecco" situation, which totally gave us brunch buzz, which is the best kind. I love that they offer a variety of hot sauces, because I happen to love hot sauce on everything. I do not love that you have to ASK for Splenda. Yes, I like fake sugar in my coffee, I am not apologizing...even though the waitstaff kind of give you a look when you ask for it, like "Oh our organic lumped sugar is not good enough for you?" My advice? GO NOW. But bring your own sweetnlow.
(5)Paige C.
Good Food, Bad Service ultimately leaves this place as a totally average, "probably-don't-need to-go-back" brunch spot. We arrived on Sunday morning with a few out of town friends and were told we could immediately be seated outside, which was awesome considering the line. It took a long time for someone to take our order and every time our waitress could be bothered to talk to us, it was with disdain and contempt. God forbid we ask for extra hollandaise sauce (which we did!) They served three of us and swore up and down that the fourth dish was on it's way out-- so we politely waited for our fourth dish to be served -- 15 minutes later our meals were cold and my husband was pretty peeved. The servings were large and the food was tasty. The "kitchen sink" was pretty good, although the biscuit was dry. The veggie benedict was yummy- although as mentioned before, I wanted a little bit more hollandaise sauce than was given. This place shines on it menu and the execution of the food met expectations to an extent, but unfortunately, nothing truly blew us away. Also, it's cash only which is just kind of annoying. Bottom Line: Give it a try and hope you don't have our waitress. Worth a try if its not your first choice, but not a primary go-to spot given Philly's growing list of breakfast winners.
(3)Mavis D.
Delicious, Fresh and Innovative... .what's not to like. Did I mention DELICIOUS. Good Luck Gettin a Table!!
(4)Tina B.
One choice item... Creme' Brulee french toast Eat here it is a definite win. Fresh tangerine juice, great service, and great food. Did I forget to mention Creme brulee french toast!!! Oh yeah baby take a bite of that goodness GRACIOUS and tell me you didn't have a foodgasm!
(5)Susan L.
3.5 stars? Its a little late to pull an April Fools Day, Yelpsters. The first thing I did when I get home was write this review. Pshh. After reading about this place in the Metro, the boy and I decided to check it out on a Saturday morning-ish (OK, it was almost noon when we got there). Luckily there were plenty of seats so we were seated immediately. Our waitress was friendly and helpful; when I couldn't decide between the stuffed french toast and the croissant french toast she chose for me (croissant) and boy, am I glad she did. Normally I don't like sweet stuff as my first meal of the day but the syrup, cream and croissants were a perfect balance and didn't upset my stomach. The boy had belgian waffles with cinnamon apple and vanilla anglaise with side orders of bicsuits & gravy and scrapple. Scrumptious. Normally I am not a fan of scrapple but I ended up eating most of it. The decor is simple, tasteful and bright. They grow their own herbs and spices and make an effort to use organic or local foods. They only take cash now but its due to the rising costs of bank fees, and instead of lowering their standards or raising their prices, they made it cash only. Thats pretty damn smart...why the heck doesn't everyone else do that?? And for those who pointed out their staff's dress code - who the freak cares? Its their service that matters not what they're wearing. Besides, if I was spending my weekend mornings on my feet serving food, I'd rather wear spandex pants too. Needless to say this is one of my favorite places for brunch and I cannot wait to go back. If you're a fan of Sabrina's, this place is definitely a contender for your heart, especially because the portions are a bit more realistic and the prices are friendlier.
(5)Isaac R.
After moving to South Philly I was a little concerned about the food I would find. As a Center City guy I treated South Philly like a novelty, going there only to find the cheapest and wettest of Chinese. So when I found myself living on 15th and Dickinson, I was suddenly lost in a world of mini-markets and gunfire. Thankfully, a friend of mine brought me to the east side of broad street, which is a completely different world somehow. We found this lovely little place only a few block away and, quite frankly, I had a great time. It's a clean, tidy little place with smiling tattoo'd servers everywhere. They don't take cards, which is always a little off-putting, but their ATM only has a .95 fee, which is unheard of and wonderful. I ordered a cafe mocha to begin with (which was delicious though not completely different from every other cafe mocha), and ordered an eggs benedict with smoked salmon. It didn't take terribly long for the food to come, and was just enough time to finish our drinks. I immediately fell in love even before eating, though, when the waitress asked if I wanted hot sauce with mine, which included sriracha. If I had a dollar for every time I've wanted sriracha with my breakfast in the city and couldn't get it, I'd have all the dollars. Anyway, the food was fantastic (came with a bowl of fresh fruit with powdered sugar) and was extremely filling. I considered taking some of it home, but realized that taking raw fish home in 90 degree heat is the worst idea, so I forced myself to finish it and live uncomfortably but happily for the rest of the day. Their specials looked ridiculous, I'll have to try their snickers french toast next time.
(4)Jill R.
I had a wonderful late afternoon brunch today at Green Eggs Cafe as a first timer! My sister has been before, but she decided I should check it out. I absolutely loved the friendliness of the place, the open layout of the tables, and the color in the place. And the food, wow. People make jokes about everything in Texas is bigger, but i don't think those Texans have seen the portion size at this little cafe in Philly! I had the chicken and waffles eggs benedict which was AMAZEBALLS, and my sister had the regular eggs benedict. However, the tables surrounding us were loaded with large displays of French Toast and Red Velvet Pancakes (seriously? They did that?) Servers were incredibly polite and efficient. I will be back just for those red velvet pancakes. And that's it. Maybe.
(4)Chris G.
Food is really good and well-prepared; GREAT Celeriac soup last week!. Only 3 stars because service was barely OK. 4 servers standing talking @ back of room w/place less than half full and hadn't been busy for the 30 minutes we were there. Took 8-10 minutes to be acknowledged that we wanted something and then another 10 minutes to get coffee refill, but no explanation if coffee had to be brewed or why delay. Maybe the NoLibs has better service or the soon to be opened (?) Gayborhood location will have more professional servers.
(3)T. M. S.
Love brunch. LOve breakfast. I love it even more when it tastes good, doesn't suck in anyway and isn't full of dumb pretentious shit that some hipster printed up because they know it's hot now. This place looks awesome inside and I don't know how they can afford all the dead space but I don't care. It was so nice to be inside waiting for a table. I KNOW that was money they could have squeezed in there for other tables but the set-up was sweet AND I could get a cappuccino while I waited and sat on the edge of a couch. Nowhere near me, but I will go here before almost any other breakfast place because of these factors alone. Thank you for not being a greedy bastard Mr/Mrs. Owners...
(4)Jimmie B.
Great Place! Service and food are wonderful... Only downfall is that it's always crowded but they try to seat you fast. It's a frequent for me.
(4)Kate M.
I wish this place was closer to me. I came here last week for breakfast. The espresso drinks are ridiculously good. The food portions are very generous and the taste is amazing. I loved my customizable pancakes (peaches, poached pears, and vanilla cream anglaise? Hellz yes!), and everyone else raved about their meals. Even though our party of 6 was seated in a back room our service was great. Our waitress kept us very happy. It seems like a lot of people are giving it so-so reviews, which is fine with me because that way I won't have to wait for a table when I go.
(5)Bernardino A.
I was delighted when this place first opened up. I work in the neighborhood so I benefit from a variety of excellent lunch options, but it's always great to have yet another option. The place has a good feel to it, large windows and an open layout in the dining area allow for a nice sunny dining experience (when the sun's cooperating of course). The staff are very friendly and attentive and I've never experienced otherwise. I also give the servers points for paying attention to tables that aren't their own. You're unlikely to sit waiting for your check just because your server is busy with other customers; someone else is usually quick to step in. I've never seen anything to support the reviewers that pan the service here and definitely have to count the waitstaff as one of the positives of the place. I've come here a few times on the weekend for brunch and there was a wait like most decent brunch spots around the city but nothing like the outlandish hour-plus waits at Sabrina's. I believe they now add seating in the main area to accommodate more people on the weekends. They're also expanding with another room to cut down on the wait during crunch time and are eventually going to be open for dinner. There are great breakfast/brunch items on the menu and I wish I came here more in the morning to be in the mood to eat them, but as it is I generally stick to the sandwiches which are all worthwhile. There is a decent amount of variety: all manner of eggs, pancakes, waffles, french toast, sandwiches, and salads, and a few vegetarian options. I generally come at least once a week for lunch and am never disappointed. While I'm giving Green Eggs 4 stars there are a number of things that make that make it more like 3.5 to me. (The food often takes a while to come out, especially if they're busy but sometimes inexplicably when they're not. I'm used to that by now so I know not to come when I'm in a hurry, but it's a negative for sure. For some reason they put the ingredients on top of the omelets rather than inside. It wasn't always like this but somewhere along the line they stopped putting your cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, whatever, on the inside, which results in something like goat cheese coming out cold and unmelted when it should be warm and creamy on the inside. The other downside of coming here so frequently is that the specials don't seem to change very often; steak and eggs is perpetually at the bottom of the specials board. I used to have a little rant at the bottom of this review complaining about their choice to stop accepting credit cards but my online gripe didn't change their minds so I've excised it. Just be aware it's cash only, fortunately they also have an ATM.
(4)Elana S.
What a great place. Stopped in on a Saturday AM. There were a number of people waiting so I thought we were in for a long wait. But as it turns out we were seated immediately. The waitresses were cute and very nice. My Portabella Benedict was out of this world and just the right size. I have been to other wonderful establishment who give you a huge amount of food and either I leave feeling gluttonous or wasteful. This was just perfect and amazingly good. My hubby got the chicken waffles and he also left raving. Can not wait to go back. Hint: check out the fish market next door - one of the best in the area.
(5)Alix M.
I had a terrible experience here just this morning. My grandparents were in town today, and I suggested we go to the Green Eggs Cafe for a late brunch. I asked the hostess how long the wait would be for a group of five and she quoted me 20-25 minutes. After waiting outside in the cold for about 10 minutes or so, I finally asked if there was a place to sit down. (I had noticed that their original waiting area was now filled with dining tables). She pointed out a side waiting room, and about 15 other cold people followed our party into the warm waiting room. I guess the hostesses didn't feel the need to tell anyone about their new waiting area. After about 35 minutes of waiting, I went back outside to check on the status of our table. She said that two large tables were finishing and about to get their check, she quoted another 10-15 minutes. As I went back into the waiting area, I noticed a group of 6 waiting. Another 15 minutes pass, and I go back outside AGAIN to see whats going on. Just as I'm asking, the table of six that came AFTER us was just getting seated. When I inquired about the "second" table that was finishing up their meals, she said she didn't know what I was talking about, and that there was no other table. At this point, we had waited for about an hour with two elderly grandparents. I went up once again to inquire about our table, and at this point the hostess had a major attitude. She raised her voice and was claiming that this wasn't her fault and she couldn't help us. We were so frustrated by this point that we left and had a wonderful brunch at Hawthorne's cafe! Overall, the two teenage hostesses were extremely rude and unhelpful. I've worked as a hostess at a busy restaurant before, and the hosting staff is the first experience you have in a restaurant. If you can't have a friendly attitude, it isn't the job for you. If the service inside is anything like the hosting service, I recommend that everyone walk right by this place.
(1)Michael O.
In the interest of full disclosure, I did go here on a Sunday during the brunch rush, so maybe they weren't at their best? The wait was over an hour, which on a Sunday during brunch rush, OK, but the hostesses seemed to have empty tables that weren't getting occupied very quickly, so that was a bit annoying. The pice is very reasonable, and the quantities are not skimpy. The service is average, coming around a couple of times but not necessarily attentive. The food was just not that good to me. I had the "kitchen sink" based on reviews and mine was basically a skillet of slop. It was all put together in such a way I couldn't even find my eggs. I think I might have been happier with another choice, but I'm probably not going back to find out...not because it was horrible, but just because I think there's better out there.
(2)Kim R.
We went for Sunday brunch around 11am. I'm sure it was a freak strike of good luck but we got a table outside with NO WAIT. This was a great start. The menu has so many delicious choices it was hard to decide. I got the veggie eggs benni and my other pals got french toast, red velvet pancakes, and grilled cheese. I normally wouldn't list everything we ate but my point is it was all soooo delicious!! Also not too expensive. We will be back very soon.
(5)jaimie k.
OK, yes, I'm in. I'm not defecting from Sabrina's, I'm just saying I'm in. With almost all my chips. Because a large stack of chips just about equals the value of the creamy gravy'd biscuits with sumptuous sausage -- easily the best side on the menu...unless you like thick cut bacon slabs. And then there's the quinoa porridge. MON DIEU! So good and filling though it seems small. The burrito, the biscuits biscuits biscuits and gravy gravy gravy. Essentially, I'm saying overrating is damn good. Other news: everyone's friendly, the space is awesome and more neighborhood-y than hipster-haven and the prices are fair. The only bad news, other than the possible long lines and no weekend reservations are, is that it can be hit or miss. I've gone more than a few times now -- and more than a few a week for more than a few weeks -- and there are times where the steak of the steak and eggs is PERFECTION, but there are times when it's not. Same for the burrito and, unfortunately big time same for the coffee, which can be watery at times.
(5)Marilyn S.
THE KITCHEN SINK. that is all.
(5)elle m.
This place is right around the corner from my house and I SOOOO wanted to hate it. This is rough and tumble South Philly, man. Who does this place think it is? With its interesting menu, cute sign in a clean modern font and inviting decor... I knew something had to be off! The prices! Wait, no... they too are pretty impressive. All in all, I have to say there isn't one thing to hate about this place. From the menu to mission statement everything is tied up in a neat little organic bow ready for you to enjoy. My boyfriend enjoyed the Kitchen Sink - the WHOLE Kitchen Sink to which the bus boy exclaimed, "I've never actually seen anyone finish that." To which the BF smiled and passed out due to brunch overload. I enjoyed the trio of Kobe beef sliders and side salad. Loved the Shiitake mushroom and Quail egg sliders, but felt the bleu cheese and bacon to be pedestrian compared to the flavors of the first two. The salad was a perfect tangy complement to the burgers. We went around 10:30 on a Sunday and had about a 25 minute wait. When we left about 45 minutes later, the line was MUCH longer. Only giving 4 stars because it was hard to get refills on coffee and water.
(4)Kim L.
The grilled cheese with tomato soup is of God.
(5)Rose D.
I have gone to the one off 13th and Dickinson Streets. Great food...especially the steak and eggs. The staff is great and always friendly.
(4)Karen B.
the only thing that stinks about this place is how popular it's gotten. i'm here pretty much weekly and haven't experienced the lackluster service others have complained about, so there must be at least some competent servers! if you arrive between 10 and 1, expect a wait -- especially if you're a party of more than two -- but it's worth it. i ordered the vegan french toast recently, and it was phenomenal. the batter is soy based and the dish comes covered in a raspberry compote that i'd happily eat on its own with a spoon. never had anything bad here, but right now, this is my recommendation of the moment.
(5)Vivian T.
Awesome brunch place and I was totally blown away by the food. and the portions are HUGE and crazy- each plate could probably feed a whole guatemalan family or give everyone in the US type II diabetes and obesity (oh wait, that's already happening). But it's still a plus when you share a whole order with someone else. The best is coming with lots of people since I'm always torn between ordering savory or sweet and you can get the best of both worlds when sharing. We ordered the peanut butter crunchy french toast which was completely out of control (not sure anyone can eat this by themselves). It is of course yummy for any peanut butter fan (that's me!) but it's also super sweet since it's also swimming in fresh berry compote (aka jam). The next best thing is the KITCHEN SINK: which is 3 eggs scrambled with cheese, layered with potatoes, peppers, and onions, topped with homemade jumbo biscuit and country style pork sausage gravy in a cast-iron skillet. It was AMAZING, delicious and totally out of this world. The creamy sausage gravy with the biscuit is EXCELLENT :) My friends ordered the veggie benedict (totally great with tons of veggies!) and the breakfast burrito which is the size of a small baby. This place is one of the BEST brunch places in philly and I can't wait to come back. We came early around 10ish with minimal wait but by the time we left, the line/waiting list was out the door!
(5)Jill G.
This is the only breakfast place for us in South Philly! On weekdays, they open at 8am, and they only take cash. The Kitchen Sink has to be the star item of the menu. Biscuits and gravy, with cheese, eggs, potatoes and onions. Come in it's very own iron skillet too. Believe me, it's as delicious and big as it sounds! I do wish, however, that Green Eggs would add a dish that's just biscuits and gravy with a side of eggs, so those of us who don't want to look like we eat like longshoremen could still get their B&G fix. The bagels and lox is another stand-out. They don't skimp on the lox, and the big, salty capers are perfect. Coffee is tasty, though I'm not sure how well-versed their baristas are. You might get a funny look if you order a cafe au lait.
(4)Sandra G.
"Meh" is the best description for this place. The service is just thisside of inattentive which is ridiculous when the server to patron ratio is approximately 1:6. We waited 10 minutes for the check and then an additional 10 minutes for our change. I ordered the breakfast burrito which was missing the chorizo and it was bland, bland, bland. I don't understand why so many people want to eat mediocre food.
(2)Khanh V.
What I hate about places like this is how crowded it is every time I try to come go with friends. The food was okay when I went. I still need to try more of their menu before really reviewing on that area. As far as the inside decorating, it is something unique, but isn't WOW.
(3)Katrina C.
I came here today for brunch for the first time. They told my friend a 45 minute wait, but it was definitely shorter, maybe only about 30 min, which is a plus. The waiting area has a couch, and you can get take out coffee (or sit on the couch coffee) and eat at the counter, which is a definite plus - even though we didn't do this. The menu looks good, covers most of the brunch traditional foods: breakfast burrito, tofu scramble thing, omelette, two types of eggs benedict, pancakes, some different types of french toast - they had specials too. I opted for a sandwich with sweet potato fries - an italian panini with roasted red peppers, artichokes, mozzerella, basil, tomatoes, prosciutto. Sandwich. was. delicious. plus a star for sure. Fries were really soggy. minus a star. I asked the waitress if I could get new ones, she said they are always like that. (Really? How is it that every other restaurant in Philly manages to get them right?) She talked to her manager, who said that sweet potatoes have more moisture in them, so they are always soggier. Weird, cause my friend's sweet pot fries weren't so soggy. Anyway, she was nice and offered to bring me something else instead, blah blah. I didn't really want anything else, but I didn't eat them either. I love fries, a lot, and these were definitely inedible. My sister got a dish called the Kitchen Sink. It comes in a skillet, and has a biscuit, eggs, potatoes, sausage gravy, cheese .... utter deliciousness for only $9. They earned a star back for that one. They have 3 different types of hot sauce which I liked. Iced coffee that is actually iced coffee. Great service, but the food took awhile. Oh, and if you have kids - there isn't a separate menu, but there are menu items marked with a "K" which means that they can make them into kid sized/friendly meals. Not sure what that means, but there ya have it. I had a nice experience here, delicious sandwich, but I really love my fries, and places that screw them up and then try to pass it off as normal - is well, disappointing. I might have given 3.5 if I could have. Go. Just don't get the sweet potato fries.
(4)Monica S.
This is more of a 3.5 experience, but I'm sure with more experience under their belt, they'll hit 4 stars. They nailed it with the decor and location; this doesn't feel like any of other brunch spots around town and given the newness, it's less of a home-cooking kitch vibe and more of a contemporary, clean and spacious café. The menu is pretty solid with a number of healthy choices, but there were a few things that counter-balanced the fresh approach. The grapefruit juice and the sliced fruit didn't seem freshly squeezed or freshly cut. The juice lacked pulp and the honeydew had those translucent edges that suggested they'd come from a batch of preserved fruit. Not to mention, $3 for a small glass of bottled juice...that's a little severe. My egg white omelet and my friend's breakfast burrito were pretty great and props for sweet potato fries, accepting credit cards, and pomegranate granola. I'll definitely be back here to check out other menu items like the "Kitchen Sink" - it comes in a skillet and there's chorizo, need I say more?
(3)Rebecca N.
Oh how I wish this place was close to me in Central NJ. I came here for a Sunday brunch after a bachelorette party. What a find! We were not disappointed... We had to wait about 20 minutes to sit down at our table. There is a cute outdoor seating area which is nice when it's not too hot. We sat inside for the air conditioning but I will say it is very loud inside. They should probably look into treating their acoustics. I was torn as all of the benedicts sounded so amazing...as did the different kinds of french toast and pancakes. With the waiter's recommendation, I went with the shrimp benedict. This consisted of 4 nicely cooked shrimp and 2 poached eggs all over a mound of cheesy grits. Drooool. It came with two pieces of toast which must have had some kind of seasoned butter on it because those alone were delicious. You get a choice of potatoes: the house potatoes sauteed with peppers and onions or roasted rosemary potatoes. I went with the rosemary and had no regrets. The whole meal was superb. The other bridesmaids were impressed with their meals as well (they ordered the kitchen sink and the chicken and waffles benedict). The pork belly benedict was one of my top choices and I hope I get to try it sometime. We also ordered a small stack of the red velvet pancakes to try. They were SCRUMPTIOUS. They had more of a cakey texture with chunks of chocolate inside. They were topped with a sort of cream cheese frosting. They were delicious and sweet but a few bites was enough for me. I'm more of a savory food person. All in all, I definitely recommend this place for brunch. I have high taste when it comes to food and this was a winner!
(5)Sandy K.
Awesome breakfast spot, suggest by the Aloft Hotel staff! The Red Velvet Pancakes was great and enough for 3 people. The Kitchen Sinks sausage gravy was the best I have ever tasted. Great service too.
(5)Jonathan P.
I have never had a bad meal here. Their stuffed french toast, with berries, is the only one in the city that comes close to rivaling Sabrina's. Also, their Biscusts and Gravy is absolutely fabulous. I'm totally down with their green theme, be warned if u ask for a take-away box, you will be charged. I had no problem with this. The only downside for me, is that they are cash only. A restaurant trying to be as fancy as this should accept credit cards. they are NOT a neighborhood place, with prices so cheap that going there can be paid in pocket change.
(4)William L.
Best breakfast spot in Philly. Must haves: Crem brulee french toast, The Kitchen Sink. Great food of the week. Can't go wrong. Herbs grown on the roof. Get your name on the wait list early! "Best in Class": Brunch, overall.
(5)Brittanie k.
I love, LOVE this place! The establishment is really small and cozy and has a home feel to it The food is organic and so tasty! I go here for brunch anytime I want something really good! Try the steak and eggs special ;-) It's really good.....
(5)Julia N.
I wandered in here with some very hungry triathletes last weekend. This being a Sunday, 'round brunch o'clock, and South Philly... of course there was a wait. Unlike some of the other brunch standbys (looking at you, Sabrina's), though, this place has a nice lounge for people to wait in and extra seating at the counter - I sent a silent thank-you to whoever designed this spot for sparing me half an hour of awkward loitering on the sidewalk on a 96-degree day. Started with perfectly serviceable coffee (I like the raw sugar cubes) and juice, and I perused the restaurant's eco-friendly mission statement as well as the menu. I'm simultaneously irked and enthralled by the whole idea of a mission statement for a brunch spot - this is a mildly presumptuous thing, right? - but I certainly appreciate the commitment to minimal waste and sustainable practices. My calorie-torching post-race friends ate giant breakfast burritos with great gusto, and my grilled cheese and tomato soup (a last-minute choice since they were out of veggie sausage for tofu scramble) was satisfying. I am looking forward to coming back for the peanut butter French toast and perhaps a Coke in a small glass bottle, with a side of righteous self-satisfaction for recycling it afterward.
(4)Justin S.
Great place! Food is amazing, and the coffee is free flowing. Marcella and Angelica gave excellent service with equally amazing smiles. This is a prime spot.
(5)Natalie S.
I absolutely LOVE the Quinoa porridge, ah-mazing and perfect for a gluten free gal like myself. The service is impeccable. I adore Jen, Lauren and all the gals. Their friendliness and attentiveness keeps me coming back several times a week. A great neighborhood brunch spot any day of the week.
(4)Brendan O.
I expected better. The food is good, but the crowds are significant, the service is spotty, parking is a nightmare, and if one has the misfortune of being relegated to the (poorly lit, speaker-less, cramped, badly ventilated) back room the experience is most definitely in the 2-star range.
(3)Sara X.
Brunch is AMAZING! The best Brûlée French Toast is the best toast I have ever had. My boyfriend ordered kitchen sink, which is absolutely good. We went there on noon and be told to wait for 30 mins but we actually got seats within 10 mins. The price is good for sure. I do not think the cost for two people's brunch will exceed $30. Note: CASH ONLY
(5)Margarita T.
This is the spot to go to when you are able to splurge a little on breakfast. It's always fresh and delicious. Try out any of the specials, especially if it involves french toast! You will get hooked on the kitchen sink, always a hit. Friendly staff, and atmosphere.
(4)Sarah R.
Green Eggs is another great place to have so close to Broad, for those of us suffering from a dearth of breakfast spots in Point Breeze. I recently visited on a weekday morning for breakfast, joining the friendly neighborhood crowd - without the weekend brunch wait. The service was great, although the food took a bit longer to arrive than I expected. This time around, my dining partner and I stuck to menu staples rather than binging on their yummy (but usually over-the-top) specials. The quinoa porridge was a unique dish, flavorful and filling. Green Eggs does a decent rosemary breakfast potato: delicious but would have been better served a bit warmer. The pancakes - ordered with fresh fruit on top - were standard but well-received. Also: nice tea selections and the fresh-squeezed OJ is expensive but solid. Overall, Green Eggs is a good staple. It can stand up to Sabrina's and Morning Glory, even if you opt for their dishes that don't induce a post-brunch food coma. A quick note: Green Eggs no longer takes credit cards. A small sign on the table explained the switch to cash-only as a way to cut costs without raising menu prices. Fine with me - there is an ATM in the bar section, with a surcharge of only $0.99!
(4)Deanna S.
I was so in love with their Northern Liberties location (which is a block and a half from my job) that when I realized there was one within a 5 minute walk from my house I had to check it out. Good Stuff: -Close to home -Serves GREAT food -Delicious tea -Friendly waitstaff -I'm pretty sure they open as early as 7am for you early bird eaters Bad Stuff: -I'm not sure there is any.... -Do they deliver? That might be the only con...
(4)Shamus M.
Any place where there's almost always a 30-60 minute wait has to be worth it, right? In the case of Green Eggs, totally right. I've been hesitant to try this brunch spot due to just that reason, but we braved the 40 minute wait for two this weekend to find ourselves handsomely rewarded with good food at cheap prices. The Good: Kitchen Sink, Kitchen Sink, Kitchen Sink! This thing will cure your hangover just by looking at it. Not to mention the amount of items under $10 is astonishing. We split the Creme Brulee French Toast, Kitchen Sink, and sides of bacon and rosemary potatoes-- everything came to under $25. The Bad: Nothing was a huge issue! If I had to nitpick, the waitstaff seemed overwhelmed, but when it came time to order you wouldn't have guessed it. Accommodating and friendly despite running around for what I'm guessing was a whole morning. The Ugly: Me after finishing as much food as I possibly could. Go to Green Eggs, or better yet don't. Maybe I'll be able to get in quicker next weekend.
(5)Phillip R.
Horrible would be putting it mildly.The food was old served cold by a frown faced waitress fresh out of trailor park boot camp. Although you should feel grateful to get anything for your money here; (which is exactly what you get) DON'T ASK THE WAITER/WAITRESSES FOR ANYTHING!!!! I don't know what they do but your satisfaction is not it. Parking is center city with no parking lots. The food had burnt debris from the grill. THIS WAS A THIRD WORLD EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!
(1)Dave D.
Words can't describe how good this place is! From the coffee to the staff to the insanely good menu and specials this is a once a week stop in for me!
(5)Adam L.
Went back to Green Eggs today. First time in a few months. A few things have changed: While popular before, Green Eggs seems to have become the Honey's of South Philly. This place if filled to the brim with hip folks getting brunch the morning after. The wait ranged from a long time to a very, very long time. I wonder if the Morning Glory has tumbleweeds blowing around. Wow. And secondly, they changed the signature grilled cheese! Why oh why?! The unique pesto rosemary on baguette is gone, replaced by a Gouda filled, chewy contraption served on plain ol white bread. It has a split long hot on it with bacon. (By the way, vegetarians take note: The bacon is curiously NOT listed in the menu's description). I find it somewhat inspired, and certainly tasty, but it just does not stand up to the previous dish. As I told my fiance, the grilled cheese sort of reminded me of the one I ordered as a tot at Friendly's. I meant it as a nostalgic compliment, but in hindsight, it's kinda sad. Still an alright place. Certainly an interesting, exotic brunch menu. Bring back the pesto grilled cheese!!!
(3)Rich G.
Here in November. Excellent all around. I had a regular breakfast, eggs, toast, etc., but it was made it way that i could never make on my own. It was awesome. I can't remember what my friend ordered but I do remember that she loved it too. The place was extremely packed but we were sat relatively fast, while having a coffee during the wait. I would recommend this place to anyone for a great breakfast.
(5)ashley j.
It's such a sad sad sad thing, but Green Eggs has really gone downhill recently. On the weekends we usually order takeout, because we have a toddler and the wait just isn't reasonable for us. We usually do this at least every other weekend. The last three times the food has been just terrible. Lox in the bagel in lox platter was spoiled, which ruins the whole thing. Mac and cheese side tasted overwhelmingly of mold. The pork belly cuban sandwich had burned, overcooked pieces of pork belly and raw, extremely fatty pieces of what I assume was the cured ham, which made me feel sick for entire day after eating a few bites of it. Seriously disappointing, expensive, and a total hassle to return something from takeout. Used to love this place and recommend it to everyone, but some attention needs to be paid to the degrading quality of the food.
(2)B A.
You should eat here. This was another that I really wanted to check out while in town based on Yelp reviews. My husband read about Sabrina's in the news so we went there first. Then, while in the Northern Liberties I saw the other location; not aware there were two we ended up here. Glad we did, we were sat right away and the ambience here is apparent as soon as you step inside. It just has a clean, natural, wholesome appeal. I was all french toasted out from Sabrina's, plus, I heard they have home made chorizo, so it was eggs and pork for me. Too good for words. I cannot have enough pig and when it is chorizo that is about 5 times the pleasure. They get two thumbs up for a great experience, I even forgive the slow coffee refills because it was just so tasty.
(4)Diana M.
I love to take friends and family visiting from out of town here for Sunday brunch. The only thing that can be annoying is the wait, but it is well worth it.
(5)Mary S.
Let me place you in the mood I was in when I walked into Green Eggs. I was hung over, not your normal, a mild headache hung over, I was "how did i get out of bed and why am I supposed to be upright, and most importantly, who drove us here b/c i dont think it was me" hung over. Alright, you got it? that's how I felt. Upon walking up to GE it's pretty obvious just how new this place looks. Even though it's situated on a corner in south philly, it really stands out as different from it's counterparts. Walking inside we noticed there was outside seating available but it was like crazy hot so we couldn't do that. When we came in we were greeted by the hostess who informed us there was a 20 minute wait. Seeing as I could barely move, we said that was fine and took to sitting down and waiting in their lovely waiting area. There's a counter you can sit at over here too and it's very nice with cute tiling work. The wait area has two large modern leather couches and some nice light fixtures and I believe hardwood floor. After a brief wait (less than they speculated) we were seated in the main dining area. The main dining area isn't like life changing its just nice wood tables and chairs, but the windows make the lighting great (although a bit bright for my hang over at the time- sunglasses stayed in place). The waitress was friendly even though I sat debating how my stomach would react to a coffee. And helpful when we had questions. The service area where all the coffee etc comes from has the same nice tiling that the counter top in the other room had which created a nice flow. I opted for a Short Stack of pancakes with fruit compote and some scrambled eggs. I am not a pancake person, I should let you know that up front. I believe my hang over was what was motivating me for something plain, yet hearty. The pancakes were gorgeous. Like they looked like cake- a real hearty awesome fluffy batter. The fruit compote was also great. The scrambled eggs were a bit dry. but I needed some protein so let's not complain. my friend had south Philly Eggs benedict. pretzel roll. pork loin cut thin. cream cheese. hollandaise sauce. It was simply irresistible. really it was fantastic. and it didn't make me sick- also a big win. There were a lot of different kinds of people here, which I like to see in a restaurant, families, hipsters, old south philly couples, which to me means the place definitely has draw. I like it a lot, and will definitely be going back in the future. Did I mention they have like 3 different kinds of french toast on the menu + a french toast on special- that is a lot of FT my friends and definitely worth the trip!
(4)Samuel L.
We went for Saturday brunch and though we did have to wait, it was only for about 15 minutes. I had the Eggs Benedict Philly Style with the home-fries. Loved the combination of pretzel bread, cream cheese and pork loin topped with the runny egg. The eggs were perfectly runny without being under-cooked. While it was enjoyable, I thought it could use a little bit more flavor. My wife had the Andouille Sausage Frittata. The zing of the Andouille gave the dish life. I think I like this dish more than my own, but I believe this was off their Specials Menu and not on their regular menu. We will definitely be returning when we have reason to be down in South Philly or even at their other location in Northern Liberties
(4)Emily S.
Yayy for Green Eggs! Get the tofu scramble and add goat cheese. That's all you need to know. Also the grits are bangin.
(4)Mindy K.
I had been wanting to go back to Green Eggs for brunch since I had stopped by a few months ago. Based on the croissant I had tried that day, I was concerned the food would just be MEH, and after our brunch visit, I'm not convinced it wasn't. Was that too many double negatives? Heh, I guess you could say, I'm undecided about this place, and I most definitely wasn't blown away. WHAT WE ATE *Breakfast Burrito: On the menu, they actually list all of the MANY ingredients that are in the burrito and I was very excited about this. It sounded hearty and I thought the olives and corn would be nice additions. What they don't tell you is that the "signature potato" includes huge pieces of red and green bell peppers. Which, in my hatred of that wretched vegetable, immediately makes me go EWWWWWW. Okay okay okay, I know that not many people agree with the EWWW assessment of bell peppers, but whatever your take on it is, it's undeniably a strong and very distinctive flavor. So, I'm sure for those folks that LIKE them, they add great flavor dimensions to dishes, but for those of us that really have a strong aversion to them, it taints the entire dish. ESPECIALLY, when they sneak up on you, like they did in the breakfast burritos. And, btw, the signature potatoes are in other dishes as well, so diner beware. I want to say that if it hadn't been for the bell pepper sneak attack, I would have enjoyed this more. But then again, P didn't really love it either and he digs bell peppers. *The kitchen sink If I had to break this down, I'd say the presentation definitely rocks, but the food itself was okay. The eggs and cheese part were pretty yummy - well cooked, but once again, the bell pepper factor in the potato mixture came into play here. JJP hates bell peppers as much as I do, so again, too much sneak attack pepper taste. The sausage pieces were great. If anything, I wished there were a bit more of them throughout - but hey, isn't that always true? The biscuits weren't buttery at all, so my guess is they bake these on-site just for this particular dish. Probs dry alone, but as part of this particular dish, they were really good. The REASON they were really good, however, is because of the decadent, creamy, savory sausage gravy..... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. The three of us were scooping this gravy up like it was soup. Wow, I realize that sounds gross, but it was really so good. Super rich, but not overly salty or overwhelmingly heavy. Without a doubt, this gravy makes/saves this dish. *Stone Ground Grits The grits were cooked well enough, but was too cheese heavy. It is surprising that I say that, but I would guess they used shredded cheddar mixed into the grits, and the result was that it thickened the grits too much. The grits, while they tasted okay, were too dense and thick and piece-y - almost lumpy - and that's not what you want. At least, that's not what I want.
(2)Jennifer T.
I saw a writeup of Green Eggs Cafe recently and decided to check it out one weekend when I was in the mood for a big fancypants brunch, but not in the mood to wait for a table at Sabrina's or Morning Glory. YUM. Good coffee, unique and tasty breakfast (I got the Peanut butter crunchy French toast), and best of all - it's all sustainable, local ingredients - even down to the packaging for takeout containers. The second time I went, there was a longgg wait, and I was sad. However, stealing bites of BF's biscuits and gravy from the Kitchen Sink entree made me forget all about it! The only downfall is that it's cash only and no reservations on the weekends, can't win them all I guess. You can watch Luke Nguyen's Vietnam cooking show while waiting for a table!
(4)Leslie M.
Walked here on a beautiful Saturday morn to eat some vittles and enjoyed a leisurely brunch. It's only a 3 star right now because the food didn't quite meet all the hype but I think my expectations may have been a bit too bloated. Ambiance: A breath of fresh air to put it succinctly. It's a clean and open space that gleams in a mix of modern but comfortable. I just felt at ease during my entire meal. Not the usual hustle and bustle of too close chairs and tables here! Service: Really accommodating especially for the large group I toted in with. Waited for 30 minutes but I enjoyed my wait as they had outside tables & inside couches where you could lounge with coffee while perusing through the citypaper. They were efficient and helpful with all of our requests. Never felt hurried or neglected despite being in a room apart. Definite plus. Food: This was where Green Eggs lost me a bit. I had heard the kitchen sink was the cat's pajamas. And I'm a sucker for southern comfort food and anything drowned in gravy/butter/fat. But it didn't quite meet my expectations - maybe not enough flavor or salt or sausage? I got a tired of eating it halfway through... which rarely happens... Nice big portions for a nice price point though. My eating compatriots that ordered the breakfast burrito had the much better choice in my opinion! The chorizo added a nice zing that exuded itself through the huge wealth of the burrito's contents. When I come back, I'll be hollering at this monster of a burrito. Also if you like sweet brunch items their French Toast was big & beautiful. Drinks: An array of juices (though not fresh squeezed on location - it is brought in from local orchards) and I liked their concept of being able to order juice/coffee while you wait for your table. Overall - it was a good experience and I look forward to eating here again with hopefully more savory memories.
(3)Tre H.
If it wasn't for the terrible service, I would have loved to make "Green Eggs" my new brunch spot. The servers were unfriendly, and I could not get a coffee refill the entire time I was seated. Any brunch restaurant without a bar had better at least keep the coffee flowing! The menu, however, was exceptional. There were more vegan options than are typically available for brunch. I got the tofu scramble with veggie sausage chunks, rosemary potatoes, and multigrain bread. It was all very, very delicious. I enjoyed the one cup of coffee that the server managed to bring to the table. In addition to the awesome grub I like the decor, I appreciate their mission of sustainability, and was glad I didn't have to wait long to get a table (party of two). I will probably go back to give it another shot. With an attitude adjustment, Green Eggs could be a great bruncherie.
(3)Mick C.
Went here for the first time the other day. Service was good (but there was only one other table). Food was great. Had the waffle fried chicken eggs benedict. It was definitely yummy. Also tasted the red velvet pancakes. Delicious. Will be back as I want to try many more things on the menu.
(5)Bill D.
I came here several weeks ago, having had a so-so experience a week or two before that, and deciding to give it another shot. The first time we went there was mid-Summer. The place was packed and we had to sit at the counter by the kitchen which was blasting hot moist air into our faces. We almost vomited. The food was decent. This time was busy as well. We gave our name to the waitress in the skin-tight spandex jumpsuit with the big ass, and waited. And waited. And waited. I sat at a stool and did a crossword puzzle when I finally got tired of my party's company. The place was starting to thin out, and they still didn't seat us. By the time we sat down the place was practically empty which made us feel like social outcasts. We put the food order out before we let the waitress out of our sight, since we were getting seriously hungry. I got something with salmon in it. Anyway, it was over 2 hours before we ate. You'd think that after all that time ANYTHING would taste good but, no -- I was mildly disappointed with my salmon thing. The potatoes were bland. In fact, everything was. I could tell that the ingredients were quality but...something was missing. I ate half of my salmon thing, and went out to the car to lay down until everyone else was finished, leaving instructions not to bother boxing my salmon thing to take home. At least the waitresses wear skin-tight spandex.
(2)Ketki G.
Being new to west philly and consequently to the awesome phenomenon called ' sunday brunch' (now that I know what it is, I can't believe I spent my life being oblivious to it), the extensive brunch menu at this place help me put things in perspective. Green eggs cafe has a brunch menu to please all palettes: sweet, savory, you name it! I always have eggs for breakfast but decided to try one of the sweet options: waffles with banana almonds, blueberries and a generous drizzle off, hold your breath: vanilla anglaise and added a side of spicy chorizo to that, and I was in Sunday-brunch heaven. Everything is fresh and very delicious, but the service is a tad slow. Would love to go and try more options off their menu. Worth a go.
(4)Emily K.
Finally made it over to Green Eggs for brunch this morning. Was very much looking forward to it, but was disappointed on several counts. While the wait was brief, and the decor really pleasant, our waitress seemed determined to make the service slow enough to make up for it - literally stood six feet away from our table obstinately watching us for ten minutes while we sat with empty plates waiting for the check. It felt like there was an edge of bitter brashness that we did something to deserve...it was actually almost comical. First mistake, though: I went with breakfast food. Tofu scramble with fruit and a side of scrapple. BF had an omelet. I had heard good things about the tofu scramble, but it was totally lackluster. Basically: a block of extra firm tofu, crumbled, covered in tumeric, and served barely even warm. It was literally flavorless. Really made me sad for that poor tofu :( The scrapple was good, but poor and uninspired in presentation - though it never promised to be otherwise. The omelet was good - but the potatoes were greasy and rubbery. Also sad :( While the price was not bad - $27 after tip - I'm still not sure what we paid for or why. I think the only way you're going to get your money's worth is if you order a side of clogged arteries and a heart attack. Well - now I know better.
(2)Julie F.
Once I had brunch at Estelle I became blind and indifferent to every other perfectly pleasant brunch option in Philadelphia. However, variety keeps things spicy so I was more than pleased when Green Eggs was suggested as a destination last weekend. The space is very bright and warm. Lot's of light and a good amount of seating. I think they utilized the space very well, especially the leather sofa waiting area with bar-stool seating. When you do have to wait it's nice to chat and not feel terribly awkward. We did have to wait but only about 20 minutes which honestly isn't too bad on a Sunday morning in this city. The service was upbeat and attentive. I ordered a "make-your-own" omelette with egg whites, turkey bacon, white cheddar, and pico di gallo. My charming companion got some good-looking egg concoction on a pretzel roll (genius!). My orange juice was definitely freshly squeezed and they kept coming by to top off his coffee which was a nice plus. My eggs were standard and tasty. The ingredients were fresh and I really liked the potatos (especially with the addition of Siracha sauce). Nothing about any of this was particularly exciting but that's okay. Same with the menu - nothing stood out to me as earth-shaking, have to try. All this to say I will be back! While I'll keeping the repertoire diverse and fun with new places like this, Estelle will always have my true heart. I will
(3)Sabrina G.
First, I will say I NEVER write reviews on these sites. Secondly, I wish I could rate this establishment based on different categories. My husband and I come here at few times a month to enjoy their breakfast and lunch for the past year or so. For Food, I would easily give 5 stars. Their food is outstanding. I have not had a bad entree in all of the times I've been here. We love everything from their Amazing Creme Brulee French toast, to The Kitchen Sink, to delicious lunch items. We've never been disappointed in the food, EVER. Now, the reason why I did not give them 5 stars.... The WAIT... Granted, for good food, we are willing to wait. However, I noticed that past few times my husband and I came for breakfast, there is preferential treatment when it comes to seating their guests. One more than one ocassion, the 2 young hostesses sat their friends and family within 5-10 minutes of walking into the restaurant. While others, myself included, continued to wait 45 minutes to an hour for a table. It was clear that those people who did not have to wait, were friends/family of staff. As soon as those guests walked in, hostesses/waitstaff all gave them hugs and kisses hello, then blatently bumped them to the top of the waiting list to be seated. I watched the entire interaction take place, where the hostess motioned to her friends, placed her finger over her mouth in a "Shhh" motion, winked and seated them. This happened twice today. When I approached the hostess, I asked if they were seating people in the order in which they came or by friendship. They were very rude, refused to let me speak to a manager, and said I must have been mistaken. As I walked away, they giggled and said "oh well for her." We continued to wait, and finally sat down 1 hr and 10 minutes after putting our name in. As I said, we love the food, but this experience completely turned me off to this location. In the future, my husband and I will try their other locations throughout the city, with our fingers crossed that the probable wait will be legit and not because we're not friends with the staff.
(2)Katy H.
I love Green Eggs, and not just because it's right down the street from us. Recently, this was my first brunch after a long sojourn in India, and I swear I almost cried at the drip coffee and grits! Green Eggs is a good antidote for too many brunches now being served in dark and clammy bars -- it's a cheerful morning place with light streaming in from huge windows and little plants on every table. Sipping coffee and waiting for food is dramatically enhanced by basking in sunlight. It's worth noting that while I generally prefer a savory brunch, I can't seem to get enough of the stuffed French toast. The PB & J French toast is, at first glance, insurmountably huge, but somehow it all gets scarfed up. It's somewhat more manageable than Sabrina's version of the same, which I find actually overwhelming. And the grits....ah, for this Southern transplant, they are heaven! To top it off, the servers here are universally helpful and attentive. I love the neighborhood vibe. As with all good Philly brunch places, it's much less hectic if you can manage brunch on a weekday or before 10 or so on a weekend, after which all bets are off in terms of getting a table for more than two.
(5)Anne P.
Ever since the first time I tried Green Eggs, I've been addicted to their Creme Brulee french toast and still haven't ordered anything else from there! (Even though I'm sure it'd all be phenomenal). Creme Brulee french toast is the most amazing french toast I've ever had, and probably the only plate I can finish without feeling sick afterward. I'm glad Green Eggs makes them huge! I've also tried their Strawberry Cheesecake stuffed french toast, and that's pretty good too. I love that they carry Steaz iced tea. Service is always great, and the only downside is the wait on weekend mornings, but I've never had to wait longer than 10-15 mins.
(5)jackie p.
Get ready to wait! It's usually worth it. Recently they have added more seating which was needed but now that winter is approaching be prepared to wait outside on the weekend for at least 20 mins for a table. Wait staff is very kind considering the crowds they fight on the weekend.
(3)Tina N.
While I thought the food was good, it wasn't necessarily great. Their "Philly Benedict" was good enough, but not better than the traditional Benedict. I had a 3 egg omelet, and a 3 egg omelet is a 3 egg omelet I suppose. Actually, I'm beginning to find that most brunch places are all somewhat parallel with each other. BUT....I do like this space a lot. It's cozy and airy at the same time. And while their brunch didn't blow my mind, I'm willing to give some other things on the menu a try. The "Kitchen Sink" passed my line of vision and I nearly followed it to the next table. I also support places like this opening up throughout this side of south Philly, and away from the quickly crowded areas of Morning Glory, Sabrina's, Fitzwater Cafe, etc. I like that there is a waiting area. The counter seats and take out register is separated from the seating area, which is convenient. I'll definitely be back. The service was pretty decent, except the coffee question caught me off guard. "How do you take your coffee?"...I dunno, just bring the usual fixings.
(3)Christopher R.
(N.B. That's actually a three star review with the strong promise of a four stars sometime in the future.) I was in the area for an interview this morning and despondent over the fact that the Dolphin Tavern had not yet opened their doors for business for the day, I set off in search of a pepper & eggs sandwich, what with being in South Philly and the aforementioned impossibility of visiting the Dolphin. I was directed here, which was in error since I was looking for peppers & eggs not a breakfast cafe, but I was still pleased with the result. I ordered the quinoa porridge with honey, cinnamon and fresh berries. It has a pleasant texture and taste but the aroma is absolutely amazing. I also ordered a coffee (they serve La Columbe) and inquired about the baked goods (they serve Le Bus), which brings me to the following point: I'm realizing more and more that the combination of La Columbe coffee and Le Bus pastries is like Starbucks for self-conscious Philly yuppies. Not that I dislike their products but fatigue is definitely setting in due to their omnipresence. While I waited for my porridge's preparation to complete, I sat in their waiting area, which is exceptionally nice: two leather couches facing each other, stone table adorned with potted plants between them, with a fireplace and largescreen HD television on the opposite wall. The whole establishment is classed up in a similar manner. Its a nice looking place.
(3)Aruna A.
Recently went to the South Philly location after a long hiatus. First of all, they have a wonderful waiting system, they have added significantly more tables, and the food is still great. This time, I had the veggie benedict - eggs benedict with Mushrooms and peppers instead of bacon. It was a delicious breakfast.
(5)Liz A.
The atmosphere and service was great. The food was amazing. We had the creme brûlée French toast and the pork belly eggs Benedict. All delicious!!
(5)Gandhus M.
I've only been here once. When we first heard about this place, a friend and I were really jazzed to go check it out. We finally made it there early one rainy day for brunch. Upon arrival we discovered there was quite a wait. Apparently we were not alone in our ambition. Fortunately, there is a waiting area with couches & chairs and you can go to the counter and get coffee while you wait. We were given the option by the hostess to put our names in, but to also feel free to sit at the counter if space becomes available. We planned on holding out for a table, we waited a bit, a spot opened at the counter and we went for it. I'm glad we did. (It always makes me feel better poised for service when the employees are right in front of you). We ordered the kitchen sink, stuffed french toast, a side of chorizo & grits. I love chorizo, so that was a great start. Theirs was yummy. I had been dying to try the kitchen sink since I first read about it. It was good and all but I don't think I would get it again. Kinda like a "been there, done that" thing. I would be eager to try something else from the menu on my next visit. Overall, it was a good experience. Good coffee, good food, clean & cozy. I look forward to going back someday soon. I just discovered they opened a second location in NoLibs. Righteous.
(3)Derrick C.
There really isn't anything on the menu that I wouldn't recommend. I've always been a fan of the sweet breakfast, so I first got hooked on their French toast, which is honestly big enough for two to share. After exploring all of their french toast option, I've had the "Kitchen sink", the Eggs Benedict, the grits, the breakfast burrito, and most importantly, the red velvet pancakes. If you can imagine sheets of red velvet cakes with a sweet cream cheese spread between them and topped with fruit, with every bite there's a little bit of cake, chocolate, cream cheese, and fruity goodness. It's so good, it borders the line of dessert for breakfast. The menu is the same stall locations, but the location in south Philly seems to be more neighborhoody to me. Perfect place to meet friends.
(5)Yohann S.
There's never a line 2 times I've been here on Sunday noon. There's not much selection on their menu, compare to Sabrina's. The service has been great, in both times I've been here with my buddies. One time, my friend ordered a salmon omelete. He didn't know that the salmon is raw, and ofcourse.. he can't eat raw. So when the food arrived, he told our server that he can't eat raw. I'm surprised that she didn't complain or anything. She just kindly took the food back and said it was no problem and gave my friend another chance to order another food. There's no extra charge or anything. It was nice. The food price range also not bad. A 'normal' price for breakfast/brunch type of restaurant. Which is $8-$12. So if you're tired with Sabrina's line, just go here. Just as good.
(4)Victoria L.
I ate here this past weekend and it was amazing. I ordered the eggs Benedict. Definitely one of the best I've had. I also had some onion fritters. They tasted like onion rings and sweet potato chips had a beautiful and delicious baby. It was a little crowded (the place is pretty small, which is typical of downtown cafes), but we got seated very quickly and our food also came out super fast. I'd definitely reccommend this place!
(5)Dayna R.
WOW! Best brunch I have possibly ever had in my lunch. Chose to take my mom here for mother's day, but I was taking a gamble, and she and I could not have been more happy. We both split the frittata, I forget which one, and the New Orleans french toast. Both dishes were incredible. There is a pretty long wait, so if you are starving, I don't suggest going here, or at least eat a small snack beforehand. I will be going back again & again & again. I want the frittata now, actually.
(5)Ted P.
Got there at 9:30 on a Saturday morning. No wait. By the time we left at 10:30 the place was packed and there was a huge wait. They have a nice lounge area where you can wait and get a coffee so its not like you are freezing outside. I had the breakfast burrito and it was the most perfect burrito I have had. The presentation itself was phenomenal. Service was good and prices are a bit cheaper than Sabriana's so its definitely worth a shot and I will definitely be back.
(5)Theresa A.
Living just around the corner, I was excited to have a new breakfast/brunch/lunch spot to add to the rotation of the usual Cantina, Sabrina's, Beau Monde, and Morning Glory options. However, I was sorely disappointed on more than one occasion. The first time we dined here was for brunch with my boyfriend, our roommate and his parents. They were somewhat busy but not apologetically--after waiting in the lobby for 30 minutes then finally being seated we had to wait yet again for our waitress to ever visit our table. We ordered tea and coffee but disappeared before we could give her our food order. Our coffee and tea finally came but never any sugar or cream. When she finally retrieved them, we were shocked that she returned with only milk and sugar in the raw. Apparently, white granulated sugar, splenda, equal, sweet and low, and half and half are not offered here. Strange for a breakfast joint if you ask me. Not that it really would have mattered anyway since both the coffee and tea were cold by the time she brought the chunky brown stuff and cow juice. Our first trip was also around Valentine's Day. I'm a pretty basic breakfast eater (pancakes, waffles, bacon, although I'm not into eggs or maple syrup) so I was excited to see "heart shaped waffles" on the special menu. Unfortunately, this meant 2 regular circular waffles which they cut into triangles-not hearts-and I can only assume that they threw the edges in the garbage. This was depressing since there were literally 2 bites per triangular waffle chunk. All this for $9? You've got to be kidding me. When she put it down in front of me our whole table asked where the rest of my breakfast was. The waitress was not amused and made no attempt to rectify the situation. No one was particularly thrilled with their meals and the bill was certainly not a bargain. But, I'm all about second chances (with restaurants at least) so we attempted breakfast there on another occasion just a couple of weeks ago. This time we were joined by my boyfriends sister and her boyfriend. After the 45 minute wait we were more than ready to eat. Having experienced the last stint with the tea situation, I thought ahead and brought my own sugar (I'm a problem solver, I suppose you could say). For breakfast I went for the pancakes, my boyfriend had the stuffed french toast and his sister and her boyfriend both had the eggs benedict. The pancakes were diner style and quality, but with another hefty $7 price tag for 3 pancakes. The berry compote and strawberries were good but in limited amount. Luckily there was some extra floating around on the french toast plate for dipping. While he enjoyed the french toast, Scott would definitely vote for Sabrina's over Green Eggs' any day. The eggs benedict was so-so although the potatoes were admittedly good. Overall another OK/Fair meal with another unfriendly waitress who forgot about us on more than one occasion. The most frustrating occurrence was after she dropped the bill and, after waiting 10 minutes, we had to go inside and track her down to run our credit card. :/ Needless to say we probably won't be back anytime soon. Although they do say "third time's a charm" so who knows...
(2)Leann S.
After reading the less than stellar reviews of the service, I was a little bit nervous to try out Green Eggs Cafe with my daughters. I was expecting the service to be dismal. Au contraire! We went today and were greeted most warmly by Ilana - who even though it was blustery and cold standing by the door - happily and professionally greeted us. She let us know there would be a 45 mintue wait. Since it was so crowded, we went to wait in our car. A few times we went back in to check on our status and everytime she was kind, and unassuming - NEVER making me feel stupid for asking or checking. When we were seated at our table, we were greeted by Brittny who was just as welcoming and warm. The commaradarie with the staff was apparent. It looked like the people genuinely enjoy working with each other. We had the creme brulee french toast, the sweet potato bisque and the kitchen sink. All of which were just delicious! It was a really great experience and with the closing of Cafe Estelle, this will be my new favorite place to go. I LOVE the committment to sustainability and the environment.
(4)Timothy L.
Full disclosure: The cafe owner is my landlord, and I was invited to a complimentary tasting the week before the restaurant opened. I'm not actually sure how Yelp's ethics rules apply in my case. Anyway, I've been here once as a paying customer since then and I wasn't disappointed. I had the waffles, which were excellent. My favorite part was that they had real maple syrup. A lot of places serve "maple syrup" that's really just flavored corn syrup. The service was decent. My only complaint was that the orange juice portions seemed awfully small, but the prices are reasonable overall.
(4)susan l.
Went on a Sunday. Even with reservations, we were standing and waiting for over an hour. Staff seemed burnt out and unaccommodating. It was hard to decide what to get because most of the menu looks good - but everything we ordered took forever, some was over cooked, and most came out cold. Had a really hard time getting coffee refills, and no one got their (cold) toast til they were already finished with their meal. Definitely wouldn't recommend.
(1)Jill M.
The hubs and I finally got to check this place out. I've been hearing good things so I was really looking forward to breakfast/brunch here. We arrived early on Sunday - 10ish with no wait. By the time we left there were about 5 other parties waiting. So my advice is go early. Although they have a really great waiting area with couches - all very modern. The entrees average around $9 which isn't too bad. Our total bill was about $30. My husband had the breakfast burrito and really liked it. I ordered the Creme Brulee French Toast. Awesome but very rich...I only ate about half. The portions are large and the food is really good. Service was great - our waitress was wonderful. We will definitely go back!!
(4)Claire H.
Had a wonderful brunch on Saturday morning at Green Eggs Cafe. The wait was only about 15-20 minutes and MUCH more humane than that of other South Philly brunch spots-- comfy couches and Paula Deen on TV (P. Deen was a harbinger of caloric FR33K1N3$$ to come). My sister and I did the tried and true savory/sweet pairing, sharing the cinnamon waffle special (w/ walnut mascarpone and berries) and the Kitchen Sink. The waffles were wonderful, but the Kitchen Sink was what we couldn't stop talking about as we toddled, bloated but contented, off to the Italian Market. A truly amazing sausage gravy bonanza. Service was nowhere near as spotty as has been remarked elsewhere in these reviews-- they must be getting the hang of it! We will be back for more once our food babies subside. NB: Reservations are only for parties of 8 and more.
(4)Lisa J.
I've been eagerly awaiting for this place to open since May of 2009 when I moved across the street to what then was a gutted and renovated rowhome. I've affectionately dubbed this place "coffee breakfast lunch" based on the sign that faces my house. So I finally decided to venture over to this place one afternoon and was kind of confused on what to do. I couldn't tell if there was table-service or not so I just sat at the counter. The decor is really nice, sort of lounge-y but still respectable, and I like that you can watch all the food being made. I ordered tea and an omelet and both came out very quickly. The size of the omelet was less than I was expecting, but it also came with toast and potatoes which I was not expecting at all, so I guess that evens out. Definitely an enjoyable meal taste-wise but sitting at the counter made me feel reallyyyyy awkward. I was hoping the barista would try to chat with me or something, but she just sort of watched me the whole time and I felt like I had to eat really fast. I don't know, it was weird. Ended up being $10 before tip which is sort of "meh" in my book. I guess I'm just used to Black & Brew which is super cheap and still delicious. The verdict is... good meal for sure and I definitely want to go back to try more, but people are calling this the "new Sabrina's" which is almost laughable.
(3)Karen C.
Loved it! Service was ok. I've been there twice. Both time I was very impressed with my meal. Definitely, try the quinoa porridge and grilled cheese with the tomato soup. Yum! Grilled cheese is my fav.
(4)Jen M.
Found this place with the help of Yelp! on our first day in town (5/22). Found it with no problem, but parking was a nightmare. How people stand to drive/park around here is beyond me, but I digress... About a 20 minute wait, not bad for a Sunday. Ordered the creme brûlée French toast...sooooo yummy. Husband ordered 'the kitchen sink', and enjoyed it. No kids menu, but we had so much food, we were able to share with our son, which works fine for us cuz he's a picky eater anyways. My only complaint is that they brought me raw sugar with my coffee, and I wasn't really in the mood to ask if they had the processed stuff.
(3)Kim P.
O to the M to the G. I could not have had a more lovely brunch experience. I am not going to say it wasn't totally packed but we got coffee while we waited. They said 30 minutes and it was impressively...about 30 minutes. The coffee was like silk going down my throat and every molecule in my body happily took it in. We ordered and I decided to get the RED VELVET PANCAKES. Um, this was like a half a sheet cake of 3 fluffy pancakes with thick layers of mascarpone cheese in between them plus chocolate chips. It was a square from heaven. Seriously. I could only eat about 10 bites. I took the rest home and enjoyed it on no less than 6 separate occasions. Now if only they could make their kitchen sink item vegetarian...
(5)Corey B.
Heres a pro-tip for green eggs cafe: Add pesto eggs to your menu. Then you can actually have "Green Eggs" on your menu, and they would probably be amazing... duurrrrh! Green eggs is pretty good though - I've tried the kitchen sink and the creme brulee french toast. both were very very delicious. Coffee is good too, but the ice coffee was more like diet ice water, with a coffee twist.
(4)Chloe J.
I went here on Saturday for breakfast... It looks nice even has outdoor seating and a decent menu. Im not sure where to even start but I will just hit up a few of the many things that bothered me about this place There were three of us and we wanted to sit outside. We were told that we could not pull up a chair or pull together two tables to accommodate three people. Outdoor sitting was only for people eating alone or a couple... Weird. So we then gave our name and were told it would be 20 minutes. I have never had to wait that long to be seated for breakfast.. considering there were at least 7 tables outside open. In the mean time we waited in the bizarre waiting area which feels like a hotel lobby with huge flat screen televisions blaring at you. Uncomfortable and annoying. Once we were seated in the Back Room.... It was another ten minutes at least before our server came to take a drink order. She threw the hostess under the bus and placed the blame on her for not telling her anyone was back here..A second table was seated in this Back Room with us as well. She returned with our table and the second tables drinks... only to bring us no milk or sugar for our tea and coffee and no lemon for our waters like we asked. When she finally came back to take our order we asked for our lemons, sugar and milk. Which she never returned with. Now we have cold tea and coffee... her excuse was that she had to enter our orders in first. A few minutes later... almost going on an hour being here... a manager comes back to apologize for the server... Now this manager is telling us that the server is new and she was unable to help her out because she was busy training another new girl.... Once our food arrived..... oh wait it wasn't our food it was the second tables food... the second table that was seated ten minutes after us!!! Ten more minutes our food arrived... well just two of our breakfasts... Our third guest had to wait an additional 5 minutes for his??? I got the breakfast burrito and it was warm. Just warm. In fact on the cold side warm. I was fed up with this place and did not want to even complain because I would be given yet another excuse I'm sure... But the real deal breaker for me for this place..... WAS..... when we left there happened to be not one, not two but three outdoor tables with three guests sitting at them!!! They need to get it together here.
(2)Anahi B.
I have now been to Green Eggs twice, two weekends in a row, and while there are some things I LOVE about this place, I can't quite give it 5 stars due to some deficiencies. As others have stated, it does get crowded, but neither time did we have to wait too long-- maybe around 15 minutes. And yes, it is cheaper than Sabrina's with similar quality (and much closer to my house, which is a bonus). The first time I went, I was with two friends who were visiting from out of town. They were wowed by the low prices, as was I. One of them got the Belgian waffle with fruit, which she liked, and the other got the creme brulee French toast, which she raved about, before-- I am sure-- slipping into an insulin coma on the drive back to DC. We all loved the brown sugar cubes they gave us with our coffee. I don't usually sweeten my coffee, but that is a nice touch. The coffee was excellent as well. The spinach and chorizo omelet was slightly disappointing, since it didn't have a lot of either thing in it, but overall, the plate was good, much aided by the rosemary potatoes (slammin'!) and the LeBus multi-grain toast (one of my favorite breads ever!). One of my friends got an order of bacon, which was thick cut and delightful. On the second trip, I ordered the three eggs with chorizo, which turned out to be a much better choice, since it had two decent-sized patties on it. I don't know where they get it, but it's not that overly spicy/greasy red kind. It's really delicately spiced and awesome! As for the service, we didn't have anything extremely bad happen either time, but my boyfriend had a weird encounter with the server when he asked if he could get The Kitchen Sink with rosemary instead of signature potatoes, which contain onions. She said, "I don't know" instead of "let me find out, " and my boyfriend and I got the impression that she was expecting to just put the order in and then we would have to wait until the plate came out to find out if there were any potatoes in the dish at all. He ended up switching his order to get the three eggs with chorizo as well. Another minor annoyance was she only gave us three pieces of toast between the two of us with our breakfast. Why would you do that? Doesn't she know it's LeBus multi-grain bread, and I am crazy about it? I am now regretting not getting the quinoa porridge, since I considered it both times and didn't get it, and everyone else is raving about it! The next trip, I suppose....
(4)Lillian L.
I'm a Sabrina's fan, but the next one will definitely be this place. The food is good, not too greasy, and everything tasted fresh. The only thing is not to come on the weekends, because it tends to get pack! I was told that the wait was 40 minutes, but it happened to be 1 hour, which was fine since it was a weekend. A plus is that there are plenty of parking around the neighborhood.
(4)Melissa B.
I love that this place is in my neighborhood, but I think it needs some work for it to stay in the neighborhood. Nice inside with cozy fireplace area. Staff is friendly and fast. Menu was disappointing. Driest turkey sandwich: stale bread, lacking flavorful bacon, schmear of pesto, and no mayo. Club sandwich was large enough, but it was not good. The sweet potato fries were greasy and soggy. Our water glasses had soap scum and a mysterious chunk of something brown at the bottom beneath the ice. Scary. I'd go back to give this place another chance, but the dishes need a good scrubbing first.
(3)Barrett L.
I found out about this place on Foursquare after a friend of mine went. It's way off the usual path for Philly brunch, but well worth the trip. If you're craving traditional brunch, creative twists, and you're hungry as a horse, this is the perfect place to go. And BRING CASH (they don't take cards). We decided to bypass the wait (40 mins at 12:30 on a Sunday for 2) by sitting at the counter. Looking at the menu, everything looked fantastic, and I couldn't decide on what to get. The BF opted for the Creme Brûlée French Toast, and I eventually went with the Kitchen Sink (although I was really really hard pressed between that and the Steak and Eggs). When the food arrived, it looked larger than life. Seriously, the portions here are enormous, and we could have probably split one dish. But upon diving into my oversized skillet of scrambled eggs, potatoes, onions, peppers, biscuits and gravy, my mouth and stomach were immediately sated. Everything was delicious and savory. I had a small side of sriracha with my food just in case the eggs and veggies needed an extra kick, but no hot sauce was necessary. This dish stood well on its own. As for his breakfast, the French Toast tasted EXACTLY like the flavor it was cooked to emulate on the menu. That's the sign of good brunch. I'll agree with the other reviewers that the service could use some work, and that's probably my only negative. Otherwise, this is definitely a welcome addition to Philly's brunch repertoire, and absolutely worth the long waits (although the counter is a great option for those who don't mind and aren't coming with a big group). I'm so full I don't think I can eat for the rest of the day.
(4)Adam B.
Memo to Green Eggs Cafe: Love the food, love the green/organic thing you have going on, but don't make me pay for the privilege of TAKING MY OWN LEFTOVERS HOME by charging me 25 cents for every container. I'd feel better about it if you just built that cost right into your meals. Don't $%^&ing sneak it in as an extra line item on my receipt, nitwits.
(3)Rebecca F.
I headed here for brunch last weekend with a couple friends and was very pleased with the atmosphere and food. We got to the restaurant around 12:30 on a Sunday and the place was pretty crowded. The hostess told us it would be a 20-45 minute wait, but less time if we opted to sit outside. The weather was great that day so we said that was fine. While we waited, we ordered some iced coffee beverages from the coffee bar and sat on the couch. The food channel was playing on the tv on the wall, which seemed to make all of us that much hungrier (nice tactic). Within 15 minutes, a table outside was ready and we chowed down. I got the tofu scramble, which was a tad bland. I know it's tofu so it's not the most flavorful option, but it didn't seem to be very seasoned at all. That's okay though, because the two pieces of soy sausage meat that comes with it was bomb. One of my friends got the blueberry french toast which is spectacular, and another got the breakfast burrito. It looked enormous and very saucy. I would have tried some but it has chorizo in it and I don't eat meat. All in all, Green Eggs Cafe is a really nice brunch experience! I will definitely go back.
(4)Jenn S.
Tried their kitchen sink for the firs time and loved it! It's a little bit on the heavier side (i actually had a bit of heart burn from it), but it's definitely worth the try. It was a great mix of cheese and carbs, with bit of spicy kick to it. I also tried the red velvet pancakes, which was also great. I didn't think the cream cheese filling was as great as the ones from Sabrinas, but was a good combination with pancakes and chocolate :)
(4)MariJo S.
The seating process is disorganized and inaccurate, and the front-of-the-house staff is incompetent and disrespectful. Every time we come here (only when our favorite breakfast places are unavailable - especially after hearing about Ratgate at the midtown location), there is some snafu with getting a table - wildly inconsistent wait times, hosts seating people who arrived later before other parties of the same size who have been waiting 30 minutes past their estimate, hostesses rolling their eyes at or making snide remarks about customers and fellow staff, etc. The one star is for the food, which actually can be good - but definitely not worth the hassle.
(1)Kristine D.
don't worry about it n. : It is obvious that you own, or are friends with the owner of this place. Your tacky review probably just cost you hundreds in returning customers. Do yourself a couple favors, 1) run a better establishment and 2) remember that the first letter in every sentence needs to be capitalized.
(1)Robin S.
This place is great! Being vegan, there aren't a lot of places I can get a good breakfast but when I saw the vegan french toast, I almost died! I haven't had french toast since I was went vegan 6 years ago! It was so delicious and I had enough left over for the next morning. The only draw back here was the service was a little slow and it's cash only.
(4)Chanda B.
Heard a lot about this place and decided to check it out for myself. The wait is pretty long but it is worth it. It's located in south philly which you can't miss at all. The decor is very nice and the servers were great! I ordered the eggs, shrimp, and grits benedict which is really good! I can be picky when it comes to grits because it can be too dry or just nasty, but they did a great job! I would def. recommend everyone to check this place out. I know I am going back for more!
(4)Kim J.
Visited Green Eggs for brunch today, and was not overly impressed. I had a 3-egg omelet with spinach, mushroom and nearly undetectable levels of goat cheese; which came with warm bread (not toast) and their special potatoes, which were extremely greasy and not very flavorful. My bf had the peanut butter french toast and was very happy (it was pretty tasty, I concur). However, we had to wait a long time for food, and despite all the servers running aroundwe had to flag someone down each time we wanted more coffee, or water, or salt and pepper. There's potential- I really like the space- but for now it's a 3-star location.
(3)Donna C.
I went for breakfast and really enjoyed the food once it got there! The place was EXTREMELY busy which I don't think they were able to handle. My mom said her coffee was the best she ever had. We both ordered eggs with spinach, mushrooms and goat cheese. Because of a fellow yelper, I asked for extra goat cheese. Had I not, asked for the extra goat cheese, I don't think there would be any in there! A lot of people say their potatoes are greasy, but I loved them. They reminded me of my grandmother and I thought they were delicious. I ordered my little one the Peanut Butter and Jelly French toast. Let me say, you have to be a Peanut Butter lover to enjoy this! They did not skimp on the Peanut Butter! Other than slow service (which I think they'll get it together, since they have only been opened 2 weeks) it's a keeper for sure!
(3)Christian F.
I'm so happy that Green Eggs Cafe opened in my neighborhood. This is the closest thing so far in Philly to the cafes I loved in Seattle. Only time will tell how the neighborhood receives it. There is definitely potential to be a 7 day option and not just weekend brunch. So far food has impressed. Items like grilled cheese, grits, chicken salad, bagels are exactly what you'd expect. Portions are large and prices reflect this. I've gone twice and seems like half the folks order the Kitchen Sink (multiple breakfast items cooked together and served on a skillet) and can only finish half of it. Espresso is unpretensious and fairly priced but slightly burned in my two americanas. I hope they work that out. Expect to be asked "How do you take your coffee?" Cane sugar arrives in brown cubes. Service is brisk and friendly. On a slow afternoon, staff was chill and relaxed. Cozy, relaxed neighborhood cafe. Leave your attitude at the door. Likely won't become a destination like Morning Glory or Sabrina's (this is a good thing) Green Eggs is a welcome addition to South Philly.
(4)Erica H.
We have been coming to Green Eggs since it opened. Unfortunately, the overall quality has gone down hill over the years. We have been visiting less frequently than before, and during our previous visit in January everything was well below expectations. When we read that they hired a new chef and the excitement they seemed to have about him, we decided to return. Today, we were sat and given dirty menus that were old and the laminating was peeling from the corners. Our server was beyond unfriendly and never cracked a smile the entire time we were there. When our food was delivered, my husband's coffee was empty. No one ever filled it throughout the meal even though we watched our server stand at the service station staring into space the entire time we ate. My waffle was so cold that the butter didn't even have a chance of melting and the cold syrup didn't help anything. I never send food back, but this was inedible. We flagged down a server walking by and told him. He got the manager who took the waffle away and asked if I wanted a new one made, but never apologized. After my husband finished his food, we sat for sometime still with no coffee and no server. Finally, I waved to our server who was still staring into space. She turned her back for a few minutes and then when she turned back around, she proceeded to drink her coffee at the service station. It must have been nice to have coffee at breakfast!!!!! After we finally got the check from another server, no one ever came back. When we left our server was hanging out at the host stand gossiping with the manager and host. This was a terrible dinning experience and it felt more like an iHop than a quality cafe.
(1)Boris M.
My ladyfriend order eggs. When they arrive I look at them so close my beard touch. Boris didn't find green eggs anywhere. I ask waiter to look and he say he no see them either. Boris demand not to pay for them having much disappointments. But! Ladyfriend taste and say "Wowee Zowee so good!" Boris try. Boris run inside and say "No green but I love like my child!" Mmmmmm! Boris order French tost so great I think everyone in America should try it. Boris did not want to leave. Boris keep drinking coffee and after make pee pee ladyfriend say "Boris, sweetheart. We must go." Boris cry in car get booger on shirt. Everybody must get French toast!!!!!!!
(5)Paul L.
Once a month, an old colleague and I would go to a restaurant to have lunch. It's our lunch club, an excuse to try a new place that we've never been before. Through an enthusiastic recommendation of an acquaintance of hers, we set a date to go to Green Eggs Cafe. The space is wonderful. I always like a wall full of large windows that introduce light from outside. I'm surprised that the place is still packed on a Tuesday early afternoon from locals and we still have to wait 20 minutes for a table for two. There's two large sofas and two tables on the side to make up the waiting area and I imagine the whole area can accommodate at least 8 more tables if that choose, and I wonder why they didn't. In the dining area, there's a blackboard against one wall detailing the specials of the day and the space felt clean and comfortable. As with every new dining experience nowadays, I always go on Yelp to check out recommendations and relevant information. So after browsing through the menu, I got the "Kitchen Sink" and my vegetarian ex-colleague got a Vegetarian Eggs Benedict and we shared an order of "Long Hot" fried peppers. Even though other Yelpers has recommended the Kitchen Sink, I'm not entirely sold on it. The dish itself is eggs, cheese, potatoes, biscuit under white sausage gravy all served in a skillet. Somehow the meny they have online has changed and there was no choice of breakfast meat in there. I have a tiny problem with digging my fork into it and not being able to tell what I'm eating since everything is covered with gravy and I'm missing meat. Though in content, I was full after eating 2/3 of it and in the bottom of the skillet was at least two tablespoons of oil sloshing around. I don't think I will order this ever again. My friend enjoyed her Vegetarian Eggs Benedict. The "Long Hot" fried jalapenos were spicy and tasted ok but it just looked like 3 long shriveled peppers wilted on a plate. I reckoned that one dining experience cannot determine the quality of a place. Especially when one of the specials was a Tiramisu French Toast that got me salivated just by reading the descriptions. I also want to try their sliders, with a neighborhood that vibrant, I'm sure I can find a reason to come back. The wait staff is friendly, so there's no reason why I shouldn't.
(3)Tim E.
This place would be great if not for the inconsistent service. The food is typically good, but it occasionally arrives cold. On one visit I'd agreed to eat food that I hadn't ordered because the runner confused my french toast with another table's. I notified the server, but it was too late to correct the error. I figured what I'd received was similar and I don't like wasting food so I told them not to worry about it. I was charged the $3.00 price difference for my trouble.
(2)Michael B.
Food was great but here is why I will never return: 1. Table tents at table that to paraphrase say basically "eat and then leave cause others are waiting" 2. They charge for "to go" containers 3. No modifications to specials 4. And worst: owner or manager pulled up in his Maserati, parked in front of a fire hydrant for over an hour, told an employee "too bad" when told about it. Then he bumped into a waitress, causing her to spill a drink on the floor, so what does the owner do? Not apologize but rather throw a rag on the spill and tell the waitress "you got that" Talk about a douche bag! "i would not pay for a box, they wouldnt change their special lox. I do not like green eggs cafe, I will not go there anyway! (shout out to Dr. Seuss!)
(1)Donna S.
0 stars. Dirty and staff and management are less than friendly.
(1)Meghan W.
I flippin don't know what to make of this place! Good experience, somewhat bad experience and then one of the best brunch experiences ever. a friend and I ventured here this past Sunday. We went earlier to try and escape a major crowd. The service was top notch. We were seated promptly, the waitress was really nice and our food was served fairly quickly (by the manager, I believe). Again, I had the kitchen sink - my friend, the peanut butter french toast. I left filling full, happy and wanting to return. I'm fairly certain they add crack to the gravy - it's too too tasty!
(5)Eric H.
Classy but casual breakfast and lunch spot. Usuaully a good wait on weekends but they do have first come first serve counter seating and a coffee bar and some couches to wait on. They always have a few nice breakfast specials but you cant go wrong with the kitchen sink or breakfast burritos.
(4)Sarah D.
Monday lunch was filled with people! That was a good sign. Pressed tin ceilings and walls....minimal decor - clean/green/white and bright. Friendly service. Yummy food. I ordered the tomato soup and grilled cheese combo (always a comforting dish.) The sandwich description on the menu: cheddar, provolone, bacon, sun-dried tomato spread, and jalapeno relish. The bread was very thick, thus NOT allowing the cheese to melt to the bread. Very thick, not really melted cheese. The jalapeno relish was just sliced large pieces of jalapeno (no relish). The bacon was very tasty. Overall the sandwich was OKAY. It had great potential!!! The soup was good - but if the sandwich was a little more melted, I could have dipped it in the soup like I normally do. It just kept falling apart. Cute local joint.
(4)Joseph I.
This place is pretty great. I had 'the kitchen sink' which is huge and delicious. It is eggs, potatoes, and a biscuit covered in lots of country sausage gravy in a skillet. Its pretty decadent but flavorful. The coffee is good too. The day we went they were a little shortstaffed so service wasnt 100%, kinda had trouble getting greeted, but we just ended up sitting at the bar stools, which was fine.
(4)Andy B.
I headed off to Green Eggs on a Thursday morning at 9 with my wife and son with a little trepidation after reading some of the reviews here. I'm happy to say that the service was the strongest part of the meal. The restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived, and filled up as we ate. The Kitchen Sink was tasty - I got it with the sausage gravy on the side to delay my heart attack. Many of the entrees are marked with a "K", which in this case doesn't indicate it's kosher. I was confused when I saw the K by the bacon and eggs, but here the K indicates that the dish is available in a smaller portion for kids. This is a great way to do kids menus, saving you from the standard chicken fingers and PB&J. The coffee was hot and kept coming, and any request to our waitress was answered quickly and with a smile. Breakfast and coffee for 2 1/2 people was $30 with tip. Although it's not in our neighborhood, I'm sure we'll be back. It's as attractive and welcoming a breakfast space as I've found in the city.
(4)Samantha H.
Green Eggs won my heart! My friends and I were seated quickly, though I wouldn't have minded waiting longer with the hot coffee and comfy couches offered. We all ordered something different, two sweet and two savory dishes as well as some bacon and porridge to split. Well, we all ended up sharing some of our orders because everything was absolutely irresistible. I felt obligated to get the Philly-style Eggs Benedict since I was home from school in Baltimore, and even though it seemed like a strange combo it all worked magically. Yep, cream cheese, pretzel, pork, and poached eggs all work together well. Overall this brunch put us in the mood to go take on the city by which I mean sit around in the Book Trader.
(4)Kev S.
Very excited to try this place, and after trudging through the snow was not disappointed. Delicious coffee, and very nice atmosphere. they are in the middle of some sort of construction/expansion project which did not at all interfere with the operations of this restaurant. I ordered the "kitchen sink" which was basically every breakfast you could want served sizzling in a cast iron skillet. delicious potatoes and vegetables served under eggs, with my only complaint being that my biscuit was almost inedible due to the saltiness. would be interested in coming again to try the lunch menu.
(4)Vanessa L.
There is always a wait for brunch and I happily sit in it. Brunch is great, BYO, and the service is fast. We are normally a larger group and our food comes out timely, hot, and delicious.
(4)Eric S.
Great coffee, and "The Kitchen Sink" is so good. I couldn't finish it myself. It's served in a pan that keeps it hot the entire time you're eating. Scrambled eggs, bomb home fries, onions, peppers, cheese, topped with a biscuit and gravy. Pure ridiculousness. The menu is really tight.
(5)Ck P.
1306 Dickinson St in South Philly: Reasonable prices, huge portions (definitely splitable).........They always have interesting specials...... During the day, street parking is easy nearby. It's one of our favorite places for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Service is fine and the food keeps us going back!
(4)Ellen O.
Brunch seems to be Philadelphia's favorite meal, what with the plethora of brunch hot spots that have popped up all over the city within the last five or so years. Brunch is so popular, in fact, that places such as dive bars that have no business serving brunch or anything of the "edible" variety have added a brunch menu to their spread of PBR pounder specials and well liquor. Green Eggs appeared in my South Philadelphia neighborhood a few years ago, and I was nothing short of blown away by it the first few times that I ate there. The omelets were stuffed with your choice of yummy goodies, the French toast was stacked to the sky, and the sandwich plates complete with a mountain of hand-cut fries could feed a pack of starving urchins. Since its grand opening, however, Green Eggs has unfortunately slowly gone downhill. First I will say that the atmosphere, decor, and service is nothing short of stellar every time I visit. The service is mainly what keeps me coming back --- even after my nasty experience with the egg white omelet that appeared as if it had been dipped in vegetable oil prior to it being served to me, and the bland tofu scramble that created a close relationship between me and the salt n' pepper shakers. To add to the hit-or-miss food that now exists at Green Eggs, I recently found out that they no longer accept credit cards. This will always be a sticking point with me when it comes to businesses, especially in the day and age of "plastic money" being taken at 99.9 percent of all shops, restaurants, and numerous other businesses. I will continue to save my Green Eggs visits for when my brother-in-law comes to town, who requests Green Eggs during each trip into Philadelphia. Sorry, Green Eggs. I like my food constantly delicious, and I rarely carry cash.
(2)Jazmin L.
The food here was amazing...heaven in your mouth!! Due to the large crowd I had to wait about 45 minutes to be seated, but it was worth the wait. The service was great, the food came fast and the place was nice and cozy!! I definitely plan to return...ooh, please try the Creme Brulee French Toast!!
(4)Ted S.
This is my breakfast joint, a block from my house and great food! I have yet to have a bad meal here yet, but i recommend the "pork belly Benedict" and "the kitchen sink" if you are going there for the first time.
(5)Charles B.
Seems to really be hitting their stride these days..new kitchen and a polished staff have made a very good spot even better. I go there weekly, past visit had a shrimp/grits Benedict which was really good. Their potatoes have definitely gotten better after some lumps from laban. Chicken salad was good, a fresher poppy seed roll woulda made it fantastic. Scrapple is scrapple, always delicious . I bypassed my normal meal, steak and eggs, and was really impressed with the chefs shrimp/grits special. Also housemade biscuits and gravy are an awesome and cheap side, get them.
(5)Jay P.
great service, i mean, really great. great food. will definitely become a regular.
(5)Nilette G.
Im sure there's a ton of people who'll disagree, but I've had two of the favorites- the Kitchen Sink and the Creme Brulee French toast and though the presentation is always nice and large enough to feed 2-3 people, the dishes are just ok in my opinion. The kitchen sink has everything you would want in a breakfast explosion of biscuits, sausage, eggs and other things, but it was kind of bland and just way too much (which i never say bc this girl can eat). The french toast was too sweet, but i think the maple syrup might have put it over the top (but my opinion is a bit biased bc I had it elsewhere and it blew me away) Service is always really friendly and prompt and the decor inside is really nice- clean bright and simple. Still a great place to maybe take out of towners, just not my go to spot.
(3)Peter C.
Usually a great alternative to Sabrina's and Morning Glory. The food id great and usually the lines aren't as long as the other places, though that is changing. I always go for the specials.
(4)Amy F.
Love, love the brunch. You can't go wrong with whatever is on the specials menu, which is where I traditionally order from when dining here. The boyfriend has tried the breakfast burrito and the eggs Benedict. Both very good. I'm in the French toast camp because I like a dessert for breakfast! Kidding, but I do enjoy a sweet way to start a lazy day. They had this dulce de leche toast deal that was awesome. As was a strawberry delight I had another time. I have also come here for lunch and loved the club sandwich. Portions are huge, so bring an appetite or bring home leftovers. Either way, its all good. FYI... CASH ONLY.
(5)Mai H.
Everything pretty much OK here. I'd say average food with "just fine" service. I didn't see the service as awful. They did their jobs. I had the tofu scramble. I am a bland eater and normally do not add additional salt, but this was bland for me. They do, though, serve the food in a timely manner. I really do like the place and theme of being eco-friendly. I like the way it looks, modern with clean lines. The prices are pretty comparable to Sabrina's, so I'll wait the 2 hours at Sabrina's, if I had to choose. Only if I'm in the neighborhood, I'd go to Green Eggs.
(3)Fran S.
We used to be regulars at the Green Eggs Café when it first opened. Funny thing is unlike other neighborhood places we frequent we never felt like they appreciated the repeat business -they were rocking more of a hip vibe than friendly one. We have experienced some great service and some lousy service and on occasion the food has been mediocre, but overall they are pretty consistent. Green Eggs is somewhere we now visit infrequently.
(2)Alecia C.
Quinoa porridge is the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. Fruity, healthy, bowl-licking good. (I did not lick the bowl) Hubby had a salmon omelet with Philly cream cheese. I also had a German chocolate cake muffin. The Germans would be proud of this rich and chocolaty delight - for only $4. This place amazes me with their brunch specialties. Yummy. I would eat more - but was soooo full.
(5)Amanda S.
Great brunch spot. I thought the coffee was good. I'm not a fan of sweet breakfast items, but some of the sweet items they have on the menu sounded pretty good. I got the smoked salmon eggs benedict and the presentation was cute, 2 salmon pinwheels with herb cream cheese and then 2 mini eggs-on-brioche with caper hollandaise. Unlike usual, I found this dish to be a little too salty (probably the caper hollandaise) and I am a culprit of over-salting. My husband got the steak and eggs which he enjoyed. Next time I'll be sure to try the Kitchen Sink. It did sound delicious. Someone at a table near us got it and it looked great. Our server was really nice. I wish this place accepted credit cards. For as modern a space as it is, it's kind of surprising that they don't.
(4)Joseph V.
Awesome breakfast. The red velvet pancakes are killer!!!! Great staff too.
(4)Megan G.
this place is great and definitely worth the wait! i got the steak and eggs - so good! you can tell a dish is perfect when it doesn't need any salt or pepper. the red velvet pancakes were a must try for my first time. luckily, you can order the kid's size! great portion to share in addition to an individual meal. the latte was just lovely. atmosphere is eclectic and modern. staff was super friendly and work their butts off to keep the place efficient. i cannot wait to return!
(5)Jill S.
Holy crap. The most delicious food I've had in a really long time. I had the creme brulee french toast, which took me forever to decide I wanted because EVERYTHING sounded so delicious. I also had a side of the homestyle hash browns and the bacon. I did have to send the bacon back to be cooked a little longer, but that's just because I like my bacon crispy, but when it came back, it was delicious. Nice and thick, and the portions with everything were very generous. The staff is friendly and prompt, the music that was playing was a touch on the louder side, but it was good. I live three hours away, and I'd never leave town without visiting this place.
(5)Abi D.
I couldn't figure out what door to walk into, so that's embarrassing, but don't let that turn you away from how awesome the food is. I went in the other day just for a bagel sandwich, nothing fancy, your typical bagel egg and american cheese. For some reason this was amazing, as if they made their American cheese fresh or something strange like that. As I was waiting for my bagel I witnessed plates upon plates of some amazing looking french toast and other similar concoctions. It took everything I had to not scrap my bagel and opt for a more filling toasty option.
(4)erin o.
I was extremely disappointed with our treatment by the staff this morning. This is the objective facts of what happened: My party of 3 arrived at 11:20am, and we were told by the hostess that there was a 20 minute wait, which I thought seemed a small timeframe, but I believed her. After 10 minutes of waiting, I noticed that we were #5 on the list of 3+ parties. There was a concurrent list for parties of 2. They seated a party of 5 who arrived after us prior to seating us. We witnessed another party of 3 who arrived before us and had been told 15 minutes speak to the hostess about the fact that they had been waiting over an hour, and she responded in a frustrated tone, "We can't control how quickly people eat and move along." 80 minutes after we arrived, we were finally seated. I asked our very nice waitress if I could speak with the manager on duty. She wanted to know why, and I told her about our waiting experience. I told her she could pass the message along herself or she could send the manager to our table. A slight man, who apparently had told someone who arrived about an hour after us that there was "no wait for you", came to our table and apologized for his hostess's lack of hospitality and because she hadn't offered us coffee the whole time we waited. He also responded to jrg's comment about how the hostess almost got punched after she copped the attitude with the other party of three, "That would have been cool." He also told us that it was her first day on the job. Perhaps it was a confluence of bad behavior, or perhaps it was a new restaurant still growing their busy legs, but I will definitely think twice before I return on a Sunday morning. I'll ask myself, is it early enough to go? is it late enough to go? how hungry am i? how much patience for way underestimated wait-times do I have this morning? Additionally, I noticed a large bottle of vodka and a bottle of champagne in the drink area despite the lack of alcoholic options on the menu. I found it to be odd but forgot about it until right before we left when I heard the cork pop and 4 glasses of mimosa be served to a table in front of us. Perhaps this might be a place where it helps to know somebody? I'm disappointed because I do want to like this place soooo much...
(1)S P.
A neighborhood gem. Come early to avoid a long wait on weekends. It can be very busy and the floors are neglected with food all over the place. Come hungry!
(4)Joseph C.
This place rocks! The menu is pretty standard but I go the way of the chalkboard specials whenever I dine here. The first time I went there I got the steak and eggs. Ordered them sunny side up and they came out over easy but were still runny so I didn't care. Steak was temped the way I asked for it. The next time I went I got the RED VELVET PANCAKES. Yes, you heard that correctly. It was topped with fresh strawberries and mascarpone cheese. BANGIN' Tried getting in there with my mom for mothers day but that wasn't happening but its a huge brunch spot so rightfully so. I'm fortunate to live so close to such a tasty joint.
(4)Marie P.
Food is good waitress Jen is better ...she is friendly and always makes me feel at home ....ask for her!
(5)Stephen P.
Excellent food. Not too pricey. Service didn't wow me. Clean and pleasant atmosphere.
(4)Jennifer N.
last week, i had a perfectly pedestrian brunch at green eggs cafe. i was impressed by the design -- it is like an oasis in the heart of south philly. bright and airy, and i like the brick bar and sidewalk outside. but the food was simply satisfactory; probably not worth a special trip if you are not in the area. i sampled the peanut butter crunch french toast, which is described as "Brioche Texas toast stuffed with whipped crunchy peanut butter and Philadelphia cream cheese served with blackberry jam coulis." sounds delicious, right? somehow, i left that meal raving only about the blackberry jam. the peanut butter seemed like a mousse-type, whipped version with peanuts in it. i love peanut butter, but this just lacked a rich peanut butter flavor. the cream cheese was a nice addition, but it was pretty thick. mr. h tried the breakfast burrito, which is a brunch staple for him. Green eggs describes the burrito as, "Flour tortilla with eggs, olives, corn, chorizo sausage, signature potato, tex mex cheese, topped with Pico de Gallo, sour cream, avocado, and fire roasted red pepper black bean sauce." Let's just say that he was underwhelmed. I tried the black bean sauce and it tasted bland to me. no layers of flavor (lime, pepper, etc.) or anything. we finished our meals. this is not an instance where the food is inedible or anything; it's just that the flavors seemed lacking. let's put it this way, i just kept commenting that this would be a great place to take our parents. which is not a terrible thing. I also noticed that it seemed kid-friendly, if you are into that sort of thing. i hear the quinoa is excellent, so i will definitely be back to try that. and i will also give the sandwiches a go. i believe there are enough positives that you should give green eggs a shot and decide for yourself if it suits your palette.
(3)zib k.
I have mixed feelings about this place. I love that they serve breakfast -- a rarity in this neighborhood. I appreciate the effort put into making the menu more interesting than most brekfast places and enjoyed the food, although the eggs benedict and the bacon were a bit too salty. The decor is inviting and comfortable. The service, however, was the second most dreadful I have experienced in Philadelphia (Lucky 13 continues to hold the title). Our server simply could not multi-task. She could not even manage to bring two cups of coffee at once. We had to ask for cream repeatedly over a 20 minute period. After we gave up asking, she came up and asked if we wanted cream. She also forgot to put in our entire order, and we had to remind her of the items she forgot. At another point she came to the table to ask if we needed anything, when we responded affirmatively, she waved a figure at us, told us to wait, and rushed to take an order at a table she had been ignoring. I'll be back for the food and location, but hope the service can improve. If not, the place will suffer.
(3)Julie B.
I had such high hopes for this place. The decor is beautiful and the menu looks inventive. But by and large, it just seems that they have not figured out how to be a restaurant yet. They just don't have it together with the service and getting people in and out. The food is ok, not bad. I have been there several times and have yet to have an experience where something did not go wrong. I am going to try it again in a year and hope to have 5 stars then.
(2)Ben T.
I want to start off by saying Green Eggs has one of the better Hosting systems out of all of the funky brunch spots, Sabrina's Honey's ect., in the city. The hostess was so friendly we opted to wait the suggested 45 min wait. We rode our bikes around south philly for about 20 mins and came back. Then we sat at the outdoor brick bar the have on the in ramp, which was nice on a beautiful spring morning. The extra couches and seating dedicated to waiting customers is genius and I applaud the person who designed that aspect of the restaurant. Heres the bad stuff. How dose a place with such a well thought out plan for a high turn-over restaurant not plan accordingly as far as staff goes? Again the hostess was great seating us and letting us know we weren't forgotten during the busy Sunday morning shift. After we sat is when the problems started. It took about 15 mins for our sever to talk to us. When she came we already knew what we wanted on the menu and ordered promptly. We also ordered a glass of ice tea and a refill on my cup of coffee which I had orderer while we wait for our seat. Our server went directly to get our drinks, dropped them and walked away. Well the Tea was unsweetened and I like my coffee with Cream and sugar. 5 mins later I decided to grab the attention of one of the managers, very nice gentlemen, and requested the milk and sugar. He returned swiftly and brought us the items. While we were waiting for our food we noticed the 3 people next to us had the same cream and sugar issue. Feeling sympathetic for our neighboring dinners I offered the rest of my milk and sugar because I was already on my second cup and didn't plan on having a third. So 30 mins later the food arrived. My friend ordered the breakfast burrito which she said was OK and I had the Salmon Omelette with homefries. Homefries were tasty and better then Honey's or any normal dinner in the city. The omelette was topped with some sort of weird herb that wasn't edible. My first bite into the omelette ended with me fishing a long stringing piece of stick out of my mouth after several attempts of chewing were unsuccessful. I then had to remove the other 4-8 pieces of herb that were all over the top of the omelette. The cream cheese underneath the herb was frozen and un-spreadable. The omelette itself was drippy and the meal left me feeling sick, maybe the salmon had expired? I ate about 2/3's of the omelette and all of the potato so felt it unnecessary to point this out to the server. How are you gonna complain after you eat more then half? Right? Anyway the server came about 5 feet from out table and ask. Is the food good? Which we reply with a robotic responses shaking our heads yes as we chomped down. That was the last thing we were ask until we were ask if we wanted our check. No refills on coffee or tea, as for our neighbors they had still not had anyone return to their table the whole time we were at the restaurant. They had commented to us that they would have ordered more drink's but were not giving the opportunity. How to improve: Go to honey's or Sabrina's and watch how the FOH moves the floor. Filling coffees and waters taking orders quickly and flipping tables to make the most of the busiest hours. Place has a lot of potential, oh yeah and the ambiance was really nice. Nice tables, chairs, flooring, tiling and color scheme. Worth a second trip....
(2)Tedward S.
Located in south philly, the restaurant was somewhat difficult to drive to from the suburbs. We visited this establishment mid-week around 12 noon, so the side street parking was ample. We ordered the eggs benedict and the breakfast burrito. The eggs benedict was doused in hollandaise sauce, and the herbs overpowering, although the eggs were cooked half decent enough. The breakfast burrito was full of mexican flavor and plenty greasy, probably great after a long night of drinking. The entire experience was mediocre at best, for which the food was easily forgettable.
(3)Steph H.
Green Eggs café is one of my favorite brunch places in Philly! The wait is never long, everything is super clean and the food is AMAZING. The first time I went I had the philly style eggs benny which is a philly soft pretzel roll with cream cheese then the meat eggs etc -- SOOO GOOD. The second time I had "the kitchen sink" which is a HUGE meal that I couldn't finish. Not only could I not finish it but I didn't want to eat anything else for the rest of the day (which is a good thing!). The staff is quite friendly and I just love this place! It's definitely on par with any of the other breakfast places (sabrina's, morning glory) but without the wait!
(4)Adam B.
The Kitchen sink is everything you could want in one skillet. Home fries, peppers and onions, eggs, cheese, two biscuits and gravy on top. What more do you need
(5)Lauren M.
I went again today for a friend's birthday. (See how I give chances?) She'd made a reservation for 12:00. We weren't seated until 1:00 and then we were two seats short. We were told they would bring seats as soon as they were available. Our waitresses got snippy with the birthday girl when she complained. Again, my meal was run of the mill. It was good, but nothing I couldn't get at any other brunch place. I'm over it.
(1)Geronimo G.
I suddenly come here a lot. No booze. Bread pudding for breakfast is called "French Toast Brulee" and is a lot like sex. Sit on the sidewalk in the narrow alley and it feels a little tiny bit like the Mediterranean. I never ever thought I'd say that about Philly.
(5)Drew R.
We thought this place would be a great shot in the arm to the neighborhood but it's just lame. The cooperate all black costumes are silly, stiff and so 1993. We were charged for our small to-go box, which is fine, but when you say its part of our mission statement, present said mission statement where we can see it (admittedly, it may have been in small print on the menu... but tell us when we ask...) My steak and eggs was good, the steak above average, but the breakfast taters were greasy and mushy. The rosemary potatoes are better then the "signature" potatoes (onions and peppers) but still, greasy and mushy. The veggie benedict was minuscule and mediocre. All and all, average food in a in a forced environment that felt planned in a boardroom.
(1)Lisa Q.
Excellent vegetarian selection. Really yummy brunch foods and a nice, but maybe not very helpful, waitress. The other diners were really friendly and struck up a conversation with my boyfriend and me. The coffee was strong (good!) and the food was DELICIOUS. One of the best breakfast/brunches I've had in a long time.
(4)Alexander M.
This place deserves better reviews- starting with mine. 5 stars. You earned it.
(5)charlotte g.
Green Eggs is a great brunch spot. We got got there at about 10am on a Sunday, so we didn't have to wait at all. But by about 10:30/11 it was packed and people were lined up. We ordered the Kitchen Sink Breakfast. It was delicious but so incredibly rich. My husband who ALWAYS cleans his plate didn't even eat half. It was so good, but it is drenched in sausage gravy. Next time I would maybe ask for it on the side, so we could control how much we use. We also ordered the Breakfast Burrito. AMAZING. came with a great black bean sauce on the plate, and was stuffed with delicious goodies. I really liked how they put breakfast potatoes inside the burrito. Totally delicious. They also have a choice of different hot sauces which was a plus.
(4)Daniel R.
It's hard to find a cafe that has both great food and great coffee. Usually, it's one or the other. My standards for good coffee aren't very high though. As long as it's fresh brewed and doesn't come off a warming plate and they give you real milk when you ask for cream instead of little half and half packets then you get the thumbs up. I've been here several times for breakfast and yes, if you show up at 10am on sunday, there's going to be a wait but there's always been a place to sit at the bar so this doesn't bother me. If I had to describe this place in one word, it would be 'Fresh!'. That's the thing that stands out the most with every dish I've had there. You can really tell how much care and thought goes into everything they make. I've never been uncomfortable sitting close to the open kitchen and honestly, I enjoy it. You get to see first hand that they run this place like a well oiled machine. To me, that's the sign of good management/ownership. I've never seen anyone just stand around, they're always moving. Even at it's busiest, my dish comes out quickly. When it's that busy, I've had an empty glass before but my rule is, if I can't get a refill because everyone's busting their ass, then I don't sweat it but if everyone's standing around doing nothing, that pisses me off. I've only had a few different dishes but I've seen just about everything on the menu as it's being served, and it all looks delicious. The french toast and pancakes are big and fluffy and the fruit and veggies are so fresh. I've had the burrito, the kitchen sink, and the steak and eggs and the portions are huge. I can never completely finish any of these.
(5)Gregory W.
Green Eggs has been one of my favorite breakfast spots in Philly ever since it opened a few blocks away. To me, Green Eggs is to diners as gastropubs are to bars. The food is sophisticated, well executed, tasty, and relatively inexpensive given its quality. I've had a few dishes here and all of them have been superb. The specials are outstanding and creative. What sticks out in my mind, though, if only because it's the only thing I've been ordering the last few times I've been there, is the porridge. I know. Sounds boring. I wouldn't have ordered it if it didn't get special kudos in the Citypaper (or was it Philadelphia Weekly?) review of the place, but I'm so glad I did. It has quinoa, berries, I think a sprig on mint, some heavy cream, usually filled close to the top (more below), all of them combining to make a big bowl of warm, soupy goodness. Now I don't know what porridge is, and know even less about what the hell quinoa is, but it works, man, works so well getting those ingredients together in my mouth. I might be more sensitive to texture as I am to taste and it's the texture that stands out for me, as there is this wonderful balance between the granularity (if that's a word) of the quinoa, the warm cream, and the fresh berries, all combining for a sensational and fulfilling meal. Though the porridge is by no means sweet, I usually order a side of well-cooked turkey bacon for a bit of the savory. Other notables are the eggs, the potatoes, a steak sandwich I had as one of their specials, indeed, all of the sandwiches I've had there have been satisfying. The coffee is also outstanding, providing an always-necessary kick to get my day going. The interior is spacious yet cozy. Not "cozy" as in cramped, but as in warm and inviting. I credit the interior designers for taking advantage of the high windows facing east, which helps flood the dining area with light for most of the time it's open. The white walls and floors make the room even more inviting even before you take a seat. No seats available? No worries because there's an area that's great for chilling while you wait, or even to enjoy your meal if you prefer to sit there. It has a cabin-like feel, with a darker interior, faux(?) fireplace, big-ass HDTV, long, plush couches, a coffee table, and a couple of high tables. There's also a counter toward the back on a slightly elevated level. The warmth of Green Eggs is magnified by the terrific wait-staff. All of them have been friendly, accommodating, and very helpful when I've had questions about the food. You can tell that they enjoy the food there as much as I do. I've only had two situations when the food was disappointing in its preparation, not in its substance. The first time was a very odd situation involving their beet salad, not a very hard dish to prepare, when the beets were semi-frozen, or so they tasted. I very rarely return my dishes but it was too distracting to ignore. The waitress, accommodating as always, returned with beets that were now piping hot, as if they were thrown in a microwave with little care about how hot they were when they came out. It felt somewhat insulting, honestly. The second time was the last time I ate my beloved porridge there. The bowl was not filled close to the top and not warm and somewhat soupy, but rather cold, dry, half-filled, and looked a bit oxidized, as the surface was a darker brown than usual. Maybe it was sitting there for a little while before being served, but I was disappointed. I'm reducing one star for these unfortunate experiences, but I'm assuming these were anomalies, as I look forward to dining there again soon, very soon!
(4)Chris T.
Yummy. Large portions. Outdoor seating! I will be back.
(4)Chris D.
Tried this with friends based on the good reviews. Maybe I didn't order the right thing...but I got the "kitchen sink" breakfast and it was awful, one of the worst meals I've eaten in the past many months (based on my food, I would have given one star or less, but my friends' sandwiches were at least decent and that moved it up to 2 stars). In short, my meal was a giant skillet of greasy slop. Despite my efforts digging around in the trough, I could not distinguish one ingredient from another because the underlying eggs/potatoes/ peppers were drowning in a vat of bland sausage gravy, melted cheese and grease puddles, topped with a tough biscuit half. (Maybe I am spoiled by just moving from the South, but biscuits should be fluffy and flaky and sausage gravy is creamy and rich with well-seasoned sausage.) It truly was nauseating. Would absolutely not recommend based on my meal, although based on the number of patrons, there must be some redeeming quality to the place.
(2)tracy m.
Been here a few times. The place is always packed. It's also very loud so it's not good for hangovers. There is a section in the back of the restaurant that has an open space where the servers access a fridge, dump the plates, get the coffee etc. They make *a lot* noise and banging constantly. Sometimes it's hard to carry a conversation. The windows and interiors are lovely. Food is good. Not amazing but just good. Spelling errors on the chalkboard btw.
(3)JEAN S.
This is a great looking place - I had breakfast with friends on an absolutely beautiful day, and the place was filled with natural light. It was Good Friday, and busy, so we had to wait a little, but we were able to get coffee and sit on comfy couches in the meantime. (No splenda here! But yummy lumps of brown sugar instead) We were seated relatively quickly and our server came right away. The crowd in here was really mixed, good neighborhood spot. The menu was a little overwhelming, absolutely everything on it was appealing. I usually go for savory, eggs or something, but the stuffed french toast had all kinds of berry stuff on it, so I went for that. With a side of turkey bacon, which I asked for "basically burnt", and it came out just right. Everything else we ordered was great too, things seemed super fresh and homemade. I left here in a great mood, it was a perfect start to the day!
(4)Geo D.
Went to Green Eggs Cafe this past Saturday with my partner, and we both enjoyed ourselves. We went around 11, and the wait for sitting inside was about 25-35 minutes, so we opted to sit outside (which we were seated right away). He ordered the philly style eggs benedict (served on a pretzel roll) and I ordered the creme brulee french toast. Needless to say, the food was superb (literally the french toast is the best I have had in the city) and the prices weren't too bad (although coffee was two bucks, which I thought was high.) We will definitely be going back!
(4)b. e.
Oh...Green Eggs. I remember my first experience ever in this place: I ordered the Lox omelet and it came out without a shred of lox in it.... that was a bit humorous to me at the time and of course my waitress was super sweet about it and I felt even more inclined to smile and wait, knowing it would all be worth it once it was back in front of me. Oh sh*t, was I wrong! My omelet returned in a few, only now it was cold and stuffed with cold lox in the middle... gross. I should mention that this was probably within the first few weeks of their opening and the concept of losing the 8dollar omelet may have been hard to handle, but really, a COLD lox omelet?!?! Anyway, I returned, keeping in mind the fact they needed some time to work out the kinks. My second visit I decided on Pancakes!!!! Who doesn't love pancakes?!? Of course I had decided I wanted them stuffed with strawberries and chocolate chips, the way I would order them anywhere! To my dismay, chocolate chips are not something they will stuff a pancake with, nor will they stuff the pancakes with anything! My strawberry and blueberry pancakes arrived TOPPED with fruit, not STUFFED. Maybe you think this is nothing to get upset over, but for me, it changes the WHOLE PANCAKE EXPERIENCE COMPLETELY!!! I wasn't happy, but I ate those sad plain looking pancakes...and never ordered them again. Fast forward a few months later and I returned once again to see what they were really made out of. This time I went with my brother and best friend. I ordered the roasted beet salad, my brother wanted the turkey club, and my friend built her own omelet. We also got an order of french toast to share and to satisfy my burning curiosity: the quinoa porridge. I enjoyed the salad and my friend had no complaints about the omelet, my brother however was a bit appalled by the state of the turkey on his club. He pulled off full slices of "meat" which consisted of more FAT than turkey and I was sure glad it wasn't my mouth those slices of fat were all chewed up in...grossssss! Oh, and those french fries....YIKES....so soggy, something must be wrong with their fryer. Anyway, to finish off-- the french toast was delish, the quinoa porridge was creamy, totally unique and amazing! I hardly mentioned service, cause there was nothing to boast about, and I'm pretty sure the rumor is the servers are "first-timers" without prior experience, and it's pretty obvious. I mean look, these ladies are sweet, all but one that's got a sour puss face all day, but sh*t, when the crowds push through personally, I'd want a solid staff to man my joint is all I'm saying. I'm still not totally sold or appalled, but I do hope they pull it together and work it out. It is in the neighborhood and all. At least their coffee has always been on point.
(3)Vincent G.
I have been here many times and every time I come back I get wowed by something else. Lemonade French Toast, crunchy PB French toast, steak and eggs, to the kitchen sink and just Sunday the Cafe Burger. Everything is super fresh and so damn tasty. Love this place. Wish everyone didnt know it was so great so the wait time was less but it's so worth the wait.
(5)Kendra L.
I have been coming here for awhile and love many of the menu items, the service, and the commitment to sustainability. Went for brunch yesterday with a friend and ordered the granola and the grits. Both delicious. My friend however ordered the steak salad. The server explained that there were two options for the steak, medium well or medium rare. When we asked why, she said it was new on the menu so she would check but never came back with an answer. The answer is that it's because the steak was cooked the day before, or at least that's what it tasted like. My friend reported that it was cold and rubbery and the greens were overdressed and really salty. Then the real kicker came with the bill. I had asked for a to-go container for the remainder of my grits. The server came back with them in a to go coffee cup with lid which I thought was clever. Then the bill came and they charged $.25 for the cup! I am all for reducing waste but I should not be punished for not being able to finish my grits! I realize it was only a quarter but I'm still annoyed about it and won't be going back anytime soon.
(2)Ian G.
My wife and I were huge fans of Green Eggs until this past Sunday. We had been looking forward to having breakfast there all week to start the festivities of celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary. Arriving at Green Eggs, we noticed a small crowd waiting to be seated. With such a huge fan base and great food, this was to be expected. We were told the wait would be around 20 minutes. That was not a problem, we were still excited about the food that awaited us. While patiently waiting, we were privy to see several couples, families and large parties seated. Mind you these were customers who had arrived after us. Still hopeful we'd be seated soon, we continued to wait and politely asked the hostess how much longer she thought it would be. She quickly and abruptly told us not much longer. After it was all said and done, not much longer turned into 40 minutes. It appeared that the hostess was preoccupied with seating those she was familiar with and/or those she found to be cool. I was under the impression that all Green Eggs' customers were important, but maybe not that day. As a result, we won't be visiting again. : (
(2)Annie P.
I met some friends here for breakfast this morning and I was not at all disappointed. I ordered the vegan tofu scramble with rosemary potatoes, vegan sausage and toast. This was absolutely delicious. It was a nice healthy portion and I was stuffed at the end. The others got the peanut butter berry french toast and the vegan french toast. My friend and I agreed that the peanut butter berry version was the best either of us had every had. It was mind-blowingly good. I will definitely be coming back for more!
(5)Steven C.
Went to Green Eggs a couple of weeks ago in the pouring rain. Even with the bad weather there were only a few tables available. The place looked nice. Everything was clean. I had the Kitchen Sink which was very good. Service was just okay. I'd go back, although I'm not sure I'd be willing to wait 40 minutes for a table.
(3)Kelly S.
4 words: crème brulée french toast Try it. Delicious. I will be back for more of that and everything else on the menu looks delicious. This place is great for brunch.
(4)Jenny C.
Green Eggs in Northern Liberties is usually my frequent brunch spot but since my friend was visiting from NYC and staying in S philly we decided it was more convenient to hit up the S Philly one. There was a little wait (15 minutes) which wasn't so bad considering it was 11 am on a Saturday. We got seated and then my dining experience went downhill from there. The waitress (which i regret not remembering her name) sucked soooo bad. She took our order for drinks and food and that was the last time I saw her until we had to wave her down like a maniac for our check. Never once did she come by and check up on us, asked us if we needed anythingelse, more hot water for my tea, refill on juice for my friend. The table next to us was equally as frustrated since they had the same waitress. They wanted to pack their food to go and waited for about 30 minutes and ended up asking another waitress for a check and box, meanwhile our waitress is having a good old conversation with her friends whom where dining there. Food was great but service was horrible. I hope management would read this review and fire the waitress.
(1)Mindi H.
Considering all the great brunch options in South Philly, this one is just okay. The highlight for us was the atmosphere, which was really cute. The lowlight was the service, which was poor despite the large number of employees. For example, it took a good 10 minutes to set tables after people left despite a waiting crowd and a hostess standing in one place making faces at the crowd. As for the food, it was just okay. The breakfast burrito was a lot better than the french toast, though both would have been better if they'd come with the sharing plates we'd been promised. I'd go back if I lived on the block. Since I don't, I'll be getting brunch at the local gems like Morning Glory and Sabrinas's instead.
(3)Alice d.
I just found this place in my neighborhood and I'm so excited! I had a wonderful breakfast on Sunday morning. Try the "Kitchen Sink" very hearty and so much food you can take it home for breakfast the next day! The coffee is La Colombe my favorite and they just keep refilling your cup. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. I can't wait to go back next Sunday and try another menu item. Enjoy!
(5)Mary P.
Slow service but good food. Not your typical breakfast. I ordered the quinoa porridge and loved it. The raisins and fruit made a great addition. Would return just for that. Eggs also looked great. Good multigrain bread as well. I think they just need to organize their servers better...and designate one server for each table. We had about three different servers and this is probably one reason why service was slow.
(4)Leslie G.
I've been here a few times. I absolutely love the creme brulée french toast. delicious. filling. and creative. I've had the veggie Benedict before. also delicious and creative. the shitake mushrooms with it is a very nice touch. I've also had the breakfast burrito minus the chorizo. it was a while ago, but from what i recall it was good. I especially enjoyed the black bean sauce with it. this last visit with the burrito was not one to write home about. we expressed our disappointment to our server, who for the most part handled it very graciously. she informed the manager who did not handle it as well. we informed him how it tasted like it had been sitting out for a while, how it all looked grey and unappetizing, and how the eggs were rubbery and tough...which was the main disgust in the dish. he did not handle the communication well at all. he said this is normal, and this is how all breakfast burritos are. so maybe it is how theirs is, but not all b-fast burritos. how ignorant. he stood there awkwardly interrogating for more information when we already made clear what it was that was disappointing. we felt very off put by it. he eventually offers another dish. after he leaves, our server and at least one more, continued to grill us about the dish, and blamed the reason for it being bad on the lack of chorizo. this also made us feel awkward, and the reason the burrito was bad was because the eggs were an overcooked/rubbery/inwdible/grey mass. the manager came back and said he took a bite of our burrito (ew) and said it tasted like it was supposed to. ok, so point taken, your burrito sucks and we'll never order it again. though unfortunately because of the persecuting nature of the whole experience we will never go there again. probably won't recommend it either. goodbye my love french toast. you will be missed.
(2)Sean B.
The breakfast menu is great, very diverse and a few good surprises. Everything we've had tastes fantastic and the service has always been nice - they check up on ya' several times without being in your face. They also don't skimp on the portions. The only thing that keeps it from being 5 stars is the food comes out fast, but it's never really hot.
(4)Luke M.
best brunch ever
(5)tracey l.
I want to love this place, as it is one of about 3 places that I can walk to for brunch, but after my third visit I have to say that I am seriously disappointed. They have a lot going for them- nice decor, a great little waiting area, and a great-sounding menu. Every time I've been here the service has been very spotty. On my last visit I ordered eggs benedict, which should be served with poached eggs. The eggs on my dish were cooked hard so that the yolk was not runny at all. I am not the type of person who regularly sends food back but this was unacceptable to me. This is a classic dish and you would think that with a name like green eggs, they would be proficient in cooking eggs. When I nicely told the waitress about the eggs she whisked them away but didn't apologize. Moments later one of my dining companions discovered that her 'make-your-own-omelet' did not have 2 of the ingredients that she ordered. Again the waitress took the omelet away but did not offer an apology. Our meals did come back fairly quickly with properly poached eggs and the missing omelet ingredients this time but without the potatoes that came with the meals. My friend was also charged an extra dollar for the cheese in her omelet which should have been included. I can't believe that this place has up to 2 hour waits with this shoddy service and food that is just "meh." I'd rather stay at home.
(2)Ra s.
one of the best breakfast places i have ever been, but overpriced and atm charges 9 dollars so bring cash!
(4)Cookie C.
great food today thanks al
(5)Richie R.
don't know what other people are complaining about. sure, the wait is long on the weekend, and the service can be a bit short, but the menu is fresh and original and not as overpriced as sabrina's cafe. try the quinoa! unbelievable!
(5)Kathryn M.
Staring at the Green Eggs Cafe's menu was the only motivation that got me through my last week of classes before spring break. To kick my break off the right way, my friends and I hit this place up yesterday morning with the intent of ordering everything. When we first got there we were seated on a sofa for a short wait. The nice thing about the wait here is that they have a tiny espresso bar that you can pre-game at while you're contemplating that perfect dish. Although we were told we'd have a 15 minute wait, luck paid us a visit and we were seated after maybe five minutes. While we couldn't afford every item on the menu, each of us ordered a delicious breakfast dish and a couple of sides to share among ourselves. Between all of us, we ordered the crunchy peanut butter french toast, the creme brulee french toast, the philly style eggs benedict, the kitchen sink (their specialty dish that features a jumbo biscuit in a nest of cheesy scrambled eggs which is doused in sausage gravy and served in an iron skillet), a side of quinoa porridge, and biscuits and gravy, and bacon. Everything was absolutely delicious. The portions are so generous, and they evoke every flavor of breakfast that you love. And if you're like me, you'll consider realtors in the area to give moving across the street some serious consideration. The service was pretty good to us. No long post-eating waits for a check, no long tedious hunger filled waits for our order, friendly waitress. All in all, it was a great meal on perhaps the first great sunny day Philadelphia has seen in maybe two months.
(5)amber r.
only go if its you and up to one other person and it's a weekday and it's between noon and 3 and you want to sit at the bar. follow these guidelines (and order a soy latte and the quinoa poridge), and you'll have a fine experience. fail to follow even one of these simple rules and best of luck getting good service.
(1)Nadia K.
Great Brunch Locale, but make sure you sign in on their waiting list first timers! I love their tea (so good) and their funny waitstaff. Their food, all around, is very good and I can't go wrong taking a friend there or suggesting it as a meet up (I know it will have something to suit my vegetarian friends too).
(4)Jenni R.
Overall, great brunch experience. I had the cheesy grits (minus the scrabble) which were creamy and delicious with finely cubed sharp cheddar on the top, which melted it's way into the grits as I devoured the yummy, and slightly sweet, veggie sausages. Dining partner had the tuna nicoise salad which had a generous portion of seared rare tuna on top, his only complaint that he would have liked more (or some) dressing. Food was very reasonably priced with generously sized portions, service great, atmosphere 5stars- super sunny spot with plants on each table and that irreplaceable south philly charm. Also, the 'green' part - their mission to use locally grown, sustainable foods, even growing their own herbs on the roof garden...love it. I will definitely be back with a bigger appetite to try the peanut butter french toast!
(4)David D.
Overpriced, overrated, over-salted. The clientele is a mix of young bros, hipsters, and local Guidos. Maybe Pabst and steroids affect your sense of taste. In any event, we had an omelette with provolone and spinach, the veggie Benedict, and the peanut butter French toast, with a side of veggie sausage. An omlette should have its ingredients inside of it, not on top, and otherwise have some flavor. The rosemary potatoes came out dry on one plate, greasy on another, but coated in salt in both cases. The veggie sausage was way too salty, did not hang together when you cut into it, and generally had less appeal than a Morningstar Farms breakfast patty. The veggie bene was the only good part, with well-roasted vegetables and a tasty sauce. The French toast came drowned in a high-fructose berry sauce, and even the peanut butter was too sweet. The coffee was good if not exactly hot enough. Service was so-so, with a snooty Snookie-lookalike at the host stand and a server who seemed blind to the state of our coffee cups. Wait on Sunday morning was about 40 minutes. My advice: call ahead to Sabrina's and go there instead. N.b.: Green Eggs only takes cash now.
(2)J B.
On both my visits thus far the food has been excellent. The eggs were perfectly scrambled,flavorful, fluffy and just how I ordered them. A sandwich was expertly prepared with sumptuous bread and savory meat. My dining companion had what were nearly perfect pancakes, something most places seem to ruin with abandon. The ingredients all seem very fresh. Finally, high quality cafe food for breakfast in my neighborhood. The light and air in the place are great, the waiting area a welcome feature, and the counter keeps things feeling cozy and local. With their prices so reasonable and the space so comfortable and attractive, I can't imagine why I'd want to breakfast anywhere else between Washington and Snyder. My only beef was with the service. It seems rushed and distracted, brusque even. They don't seem to have gotten the hang of gracefully handling the brunch crowd, but I'm hoping they'll work it out.
(4)Scotty D.
Been here at least 10 times and have enjoyed great service, coffee and food 9 out of 10 times ... My only complaint is the ambiance - in the mornings they have the tv blaring, in the afternoons it is usually crap rock radio ... wtf ? So close to achieving a european cafe/bistro feel, but I can't quite get there with the omnipresent noise polution.
(3)chris h.
i'm so pleased to see new places in south philly so i was excited to try this place out. my wife and i went on a friday morning, a great time to go brunching, no? i loved the space, it is very bright and welcoming, though i wish the windows could be opened. we got a table right away and coffee soon after. i thought the brew was solid and it did the trick. but, the food was not the best. it was just ok, and on the bland side. i got the breakfast burrito and while it was giant and filled with things that should have pleased, i found the spices on the light side. it reminded me of something i would get in minnesota. and the temperature seemed off, it was smothered in a black bean sauce that i swear was cold, so it was a little off putting. i would not order it next time. it wasn't overly expensive though and it was a pleasant enough experience. i will go back to support it, but i hope the next thing i order is a little better. or maybe they'll pump up the burrito's spice level, add some cumin, cilantro and lime. always a good thing. that skillet offering looks very very enticing.
(3)Keesha E.
Don't go!!! Don't eat!! Service was horrible. When the food came out it was cold and the manager would not exchange the item. I have never had such a horrible dining experience. While the other reviews have been somewhat good let me tell you this place will never be patronized by any one I know F-
(1)Panharee T.
Truly a treasure. The outside looks just as warm and inviting as the inside. Everything on the menu sounds so good, it is a shame that I can only choose one dish haha :P No worries because I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. This time I tried the smoked salmon benedict. So delicious! The egg was poached to perfection and the smoked salmon was shaped in a pinwheel with herb cream cheese in the middle. A must try!
(5)Kelly W.
I agree with Monica S., I would probably have given this a 3.5 if I could. I was beyond starving by the time we sat down after an hour wait (shame on me for going to brunch at 11:30 and not eating a snack prior), but I figured because there was such a crowd, it must be worth it! I got the chicken salad sandwich because it was already lunchtime when we sat down. Sweet potato fries were fabulous and I honestly liked them better than the sandwich...mainly because I would have liked some more lettuce or maybe some celery or more apples mixed into the chicken salad. It was so dense. I sampled a friend's PB crunchy french toast and the stuffed french toast. Both were sweet, huge, and brioche. They have some vegetarian options like the tofu scramble and kobe beef sliders for all you beef lovers. I liked the extensive tea and iced tea selection (Steaz). A definite addition to my reliable brunch restaurant rotation.
(3)Nancy L.
Went for breakfast to get the truly delicious biscuits and gravy, but threw in the grits too, and WOW!! I am not a scrapple fan (forgive me I am not from the Phiily area, and the name alone just scares me) but these unctous, cheesy, garlicky grits came with SCRAPPLE CRISPS, a true stroke of culinary genius, and a really good reason for scrapple to exists! They were crispy and light, no grease at all, and the flavor was so good. If you are a hungry omnivore, get on over and get yourself some of these tasty wonders. (Service is great too)
(4)andrew l.
Food is great. Sometimes portions are small like they are running out of potatoes towards the end of breakfast. Stock more potatoes, they're cheap as hell dudes. Had the hangar steak and eggs. Super delicious, probably my favorite steak and eggs to date. My wife had Italian eggs Benedict special which was thick cured bacon with poached egg and Brie on English muffin. Very tasty, especially with the Brie. The bread piece of " Italian Benedict" should have been something italian though. Like fresh toasted sarcone's bread or something south Philly style like a pretzel. Which they do serve with Philly style Benny with pork loin which is also rad. Could do without the cream cheese though. AGAIN I'LL SAY THIS IS CASH ONLY. which is just awful. This place makes money hand over fist and they're worried about credit card fees?! BUT they do have an ATM on suite that they will gladly take one of your dollars to let you use. They tricked me again into thinking I could use credit cards because they still give you the check in a gosh darn AMERICAN EXPRESS check holder. (see pic 47) I mean c'mon, think of something else to use like a glass or paper clip and post card like many other places. Stop reminding me that you used to accept credit cards and now you're to cheap to have them.
(4)Allison E.
Red velevet pancakes and the crem brulee french toast are the best. I have been here three times since posting the review and each time I would give the food=5 stars and service=2 stars. The service is always consistently TERRIBLE but the FOOD is just so good I can't stop coming back!
(4)Rach K.
Yum! You can tell this place is delicious because it's always crazy crowded and there's a long wait. I had the eggs benedict with the short rib and the portion size was humongous. I could barely finish one of the eggs. It was built on top of a cheddar hash brown, which was an awesome touch. One of my brunch companions had the eggs benedict that came with lox and the other two each ordered the shrimp & grits. Everything was delicious. The staff aren't that friendly, but they're so busy, they don't have too much time to chat up the tables. However, the food comes out quickly and they're rather accommodating, which is more important to me anyway.
(4)Leslie C.
This place was good. I say was because I remember when it opened and was awesome. To start the service has always been terrible. Either the waitresses seem like they couldn't care less or they try too hard and it makes you feel weird. The food used to be good and fresh and flavorful. My mom and I came here today and she got eggs Benedict and I had vegan quinoa porridge. The server asked her if she was ok with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce..... Isn't that what eggs Benedict is? Anyway, service was super slow. Food came out and it was more like diner food. My mom never got her toast and they jacked up the quinoa porridge price to $9 (was $6 years ago) Thanks I will just make my own porridge for half the price at home. I realize that brunch is a "thing" and people like the idea of going out but I will just hit up my local coffee shop for a bagel or better yet sit on my own stoop with some coffee and my cat. Don't waste your money here, go to chhaya. The service still sucks but at least the food will be good
(1)Cammie S.
Here's the summation of my experience at Green Eggs: Mediocre food, Poor Management, and Lack of Quality Service. NOTE: I typically will not give a restaurant a bad review but my specific experience and the policy that this establishment holds is telling of the way they run business and also how they value their customers. I went to brunch at Green Eggs with several friends. I ordered the Mexican breakfast, which read on the menu as: Sweet corn cake, peppers, cabbage, chorizo, jalapeno, pickled red onion, and corn, topped with 3 sunny side up eggs, and cilantro crema 0 Stars: I would give this dish NEGATIVE stars and it needs to be removed off the menu. The server suggested that I get something else and hesitated when I ordered it and I didn't heed her advice. The corn cake had no flavor and no seasoning. It tasted like a dense pancake of cornmeal and water. On top of the cakes was an abundance of wilted and soggy cabbage. I promise you I had a plate full of probably 2 cups of cabbage topped with a sauce that also tasted like absolutely nothing. This pile of cabbage comes at a charge of 14 dollars. Here is why I never will return to Green Eggs and I suggest that you try somewhere else. I asked to return this dish so that I could order something else and find something better on the menu and I was told that it was this restaurant's policy to not return dishes and that you cannot take it off the check. This is a normal request if you do not like the dish or it is not up to your standards. So they charged me for a dish that I took literally one bite of. We requested to speak to the manager and he said that the server had told us not to get the dish so it was our fault and that he would not remove it. Therefore, of course I was not going to buy another dish from this restaurant and pay 30 dollars to be disappointed yet again. The manager was abrupt and quite frankly rude to us. The manager directed us to a policy on a card on the table that says that they will not remove dishes off the check if the management or kitchen sees nothing wrong with them. This restaurant gives pitiful service and puts out low quality food. Additionally, I was told recently that another location had rats. I hope I save someone 14 dollars and two cups of soggy cabbage.
(1)Jordan W.
Favorite brunch spot in Philly, hands down. If you like turkey bacon....you must go!!! There are various options for brunch from eggs to French toast to shrimp and grits. You can add various sides to any meal. The orange juice is fresh and there is pulp. The coffee is strong and consistently good. My favorite thing is the creme brûlée French toast - amazing. The side of chorizo is always good and the turkey bacon is like no other. They have fresh juice options, a full coffee menu, and you can bring champagne if you want to make mimosas. There is outside seating. There is typically a wait on the weekend. Cash only and there is an ATM inside.
(5)Nicole G.
Absolutely loved Green Eggs Cafe. I had the Mexican Breakfast which was delicious. The avocado creme drizzled on top of the homemade chorizo, peppers, onions, corn, and corn cake was incredible. My boyfriend had a special, the Philly Benedict. Pretzel bun, pork roll, poached eggs, cheese sauce. It was Philadelphia on a plate. La Colombe coffee (pricey at 3 bucks for a cup) was a great surprise. It is free refills though, so if you are having more than one cup, the price is great. The staff was so helpful and friendly. Will definitely return.
(5)Nick B.
The only negative thing I can say about this place is minor, but I think important. There's nothing in the world that frustrates me quite like a place that wants $15 for a breakfast meal that will literally feed an entire table. I notice this more traveling in the US, but it's common in Canada where I'm from too. How about charge half the price and give me a reasonable sized meal so I'm not leaving with a takeout container that won't reheat at all like the original meal? I don't get this. But I'm not going to whine beyond that. The food at Green Eggs was amazing, absolutely amazing. The whole place was really. Great, interesting menu, friendly staff, prompt service, and interesting concepts - chicken & waffles benedict? Peanut butter & jelly French toast? I was impressed with the concepts and they were perfectly executed. Oh, cash only? What century is this?!
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