Today… we’re craving one thing and one thing only. WAFFLES! And no, we don’t want toaster ones. We want all the fluff and all the syrup! Waffles can sometimes be the most underrated breakfast food out there and we wanna shed some light on our favorite sweet breakfast treat! Finding the best waffles in Philly might be a little tricky, but obvi we got your back. Get the fam up for breakfast or your crew ready for brunch and try the waffles at our favorite breakfast restaurants! Diners, ole’ reliables, and new spots are all right here ?
Starting our journey over in Manayunk at our fave brunch spot on Main Street. Winnie’s is the best spot for brunch on weekends and serves up some delicious waffles! The Belgian Waffle is light and fluffy and always what we’re craving when we want waffles in Philly! The menu here is the best breakfast/brunch menu in Manayunk. You gotta make a res for this weekend!
? Winnie’s is also our fave spot for mimosas and the Chicken and Waffle Benedict!
Hours & Location
Monday – Friday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Saturday | 9:00am–9:00pm
Sunday | 9:00am–4:00pm
? 4266 Main St. Philadelphia, PA 19127
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Living in Philly, sometimes all we want is some good, homey diner food. And you don’t have to go out of the city to get it! Sam’s Morning Glory Diner serves up all the classic favorites, including the best pecan waffles in Philly! Topped with their unreal peach butter, these waffles are the perfect breakfast plate. Leave your credit cards at home- Sam’s is cash-only!
? Tofu anyone? Sam’s has all the best sweets and savories, but you’ve gotta try the Tofu Scrambler!
Hours & Location
Monday – Friday | 8:00am–2:00pm
Saturday & Sunday | 8:00am–3:00pm
? 735 S. 10th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147
With locations all over the city, you know it’s gotta be good. Green Eggs Cafe always has a line out the door and that’s because they have the best breakfast and waffles in Philly! The toppings on these fluffy waffles are what keep us coming back every single time: peaches, Nutella, vanilla anglaise, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
? Everyone has to get the Red Raspberry champagne cocktail and someone at the table must order the Salted Caramel Banana Stuffed French Toast!
GEC is cash only and cocktails are available at the Midtown, Fishtown, South Philadelphia, and Rittenhouse locations!
Hours & Location
All Green Eggs Cafe locations are open:
Everyday | 9:00am–3:00pm
? South Philly, Midtown Village, Fishtown, RHSQ, Brewery Town, and NoLibs locations can be found by clicking here.
Diner alert!!! Another one of our go-to diners in Philly is none other than South Street Diner. Oddly enough, one of South Street Diner’s most favored item on the menu is their World’s Fair Waffle. This waffle has the most perfect topping combo with pecans, bananas, & strawberries, drizzled with maple syrup and obviously topped with whipped cream. Are you out the door yet?
? Make sure to try the Fighting Irish Omelette and the Wall Street Benedict!
Hours & Location
Open when all diners should be… 24/7!
? 140 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19147
Our first chicken and waffles on the list it’s gonna be from Winkel! Winkel has a delicious waffle served the classic way with a yummy apple and pear compote, but if you’re gonna go big for brunch or breakfast, you have to try the chicken and waffles. Make sure to plan ahead for your meal at Winkel, they are first-come-first-serve and BYOB!
? Winkel for lunch? Try something new like the Coconut Collard Greens and the Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese!
Hours & Location
Thursday – Sunday | 8:00am–3:00pm
Monday | 9:00am–3:00pm
?1119 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Flannel has a southern vibe with the most incredible southern flavors. And their waffles truly take the cake! The Malt Flour Waffle is served best with Nutella or blueberries… or both!! This is a great spot to take your family when they’re in town for breakfast lunch or dinner. But you know we’re suckers for the breakfast ? Come feel “warm and fuzzy” at Flannel!
? We’re always thinking about the Truffled Egg Toast and Gritty Grits N Eggs!
Hours & Location
Tuesday – Thursday | 9:00am–9:00pm
Friday & Saturday | 9:00am–10:00pm
Sunday | 9:00am–9:00pm
Monday | Closed
?1819 E. Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19148
Ok… now we’re full. Philly definitely does breakfast and brunch the best and all of these waffles on the menu back up that argument! Do you like your waffles drenched in syrup? Crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside? Let us know your thoughts with us at UNATION on Instagram and Facebook @stufftodoinphilly!
Lindsay Nathanson is a Philadelphian inspired by research, storytelling, and the people around her. Subsequent to graduating from the University of Tampa in 2019 with a B.A. History, she achieved her M.A. in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University in 2021. She spends her time collecting newspapers and vinyl, eating any meal in a bowl, and begging Ben Simmons to shoot the ball. In the future, Lindsay will work in collections and/or curation at a women's history museum. Today, she enjoys writing about Philadelphia.

