Brunch season is in full swing, and Philadelphia's restaurant scene is answering the call with a wave of new weekend offerings.
Lucky Duck opened earlier this year as a charming waterside tavern nestled in the Rivermark Apartments in Northern Liberties—and now, the venue is serving up some early morning fare on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For one, the restaurant is serving a customizable brunch Table Cake (aka a shareable pancake) topped with duck-shaped butter and crunchy cornflakes. Lucky Duck also now serves a breakfast pizza layered with fennel sausage, hash browns, chives, garlic sour cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.
501 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Suite 2003, luckyduckphl.com
After a bit of a brunch hiatus, early morning dining is back at Forsythia. Available Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., brunch gets a refined French-inspired treatment here with dishes like chilled oysters topped with tart cherry–black pepper mignonette, and fluke crudo dressed with gooseberry verjus and fennel pollen. Heartier options include a triple-seared rib eye with eggs and béarnaise, and a classic French omelet filled with sweet corn, piquillo peppers, chives, and Comté. Those with a sweet tooth can also order the pain perdu, made with black cardamom brioche and topped with cherry jam and rum maple syrup.
233 Chestnut St., forsythiaphilly.com/brunch
This retro-themed eatery serves brunch favorites every day of the week (and all day long), so all you have to do is choose what time to make your reservation.
After a rebrand earlier this year, diners can now indulge with bites like a Biscuit & Gravy Benny (with a base of brown butter biscuits), a Breakfast Burrito (stuffed with chorizo, eggs, salsa verde, crema potatoes and black beans), a Tuna Melt (served Philly-style on a pretzel bagel) and a Wings & Waffle dish (their own play on the classic chicken & waffles favorite).
1700 N Front St., percyphl.com
The new jacket potato spot from Chef Ange Branca and the team behind Kampar opened its first brick-and-mortar on South Street in May, and now locals can get a taste of Scottish brunch in Philly. House-made tattie scones (potato pancakes) are the base for everything, including breakfast sandwiches, with options like a fried jammy egg, grilled tomatoes, cheese, meat and sambal white sauce, or a smoked salmon pairing with cream cheese and scallions.
1424 South St., modspuds.com
Brunch is a perfect opportunity to check out this new Mexican spot that opened earlier this spring in East Market. Offered Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., locals can try out queso fundido, banana custard French toast, huevos rellenos and more. Mi Vida additionally sports a robust beverage program featuring more than 130 tequilas and mezcals.
1150 Ludlow St., mividamexico.com
For those headed down to the beach this summer, Resorts Casino Hotel has introduced Bubbles & Brunch at Capriccio, available every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The experience pairs “ocean views with an elevated menu” featuring made-to-order omelets, Eggs Benedict, prime sirloin, T-bone pork chops, pastries, and other brunch bites. Guests can also add $15 bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys with the purchase of an entrée. As an added perk, brunch goers here also receive complimentary valet and self-parking vouchers—reservations are available via OpenTable.
1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, resortsac.com
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