Uber Names Top Philly Brunch Spots

Brunch is definitely the trendiest meal of the day. Who doesn’t love sitting down with friends or loved ones on a weekend in the late morning or early afternoon for some chicken and waffles and a mimosa? (Or maybe a Bloody Mary is your drink of choice. It’s all good!) Ride-sharing service Uber recently released a list of the top twelve brunch spots that patrons were likely to request rides to between the hours of 8AM and 3PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Uber used its own rider data to compile the list.

Uber compiled a list of the top twelve brunch eateries in Philly.

The clear winner? The ever-popular Farmicia of Old City, which was opened in 2004 and was a pioneer in the city’s farm-to-table movement. It is the pet project of chef Kevin Klause and Metropolitan Bakery’s James Barrett and Wendy Smith Born. Farmicia represents the rest of the list well, as the top three restaurants are in Old City, and most have liquor licenses. Farmicia has a license but it also has what Philly.com called “one of the most liberal BYOB policies in town,” as well as discounting liquor by 50% during lunchtime.

Second on the list was High Street on Market, which is known for its house-baked edibles and Rival Brothers coffee. Luscious breakfast sandwiches are a specialty here, along with toothsome pastries like donuts, danishes, and croissants. Third place belonged to the Red Owl Tavern at the Hotel Monaco. The eatery prides itself on “a blend of the fancy and the familiar. The brunch menu is full of raw juices, classics ranging from omelets to hash to yogurt and granola, and even a gluten-free waffle. The rest of the list, in order: