Alena's is a cafe and bakery in Germantown that serves great breakfast and sandwiches.

Alma del Mar is a great Mexican restaurant in the Italian Market with lots of seafood options.

Lost Bread Co. is only open on the weekends, but you should make the trip for a loaf of their homemade bread or a pretzel shortbread cookie.

Hello Donuts is a coffee and donut shop in Kensington that does some of the best vegan pastries in the city.

Winkel is a Dutch BYOB in Washington Square West with an all-day brunch.

Ants Pants is an all-day Australian cafe in Queen Village that has a solid weekday brunch.

Cafe Y Chocolate is a Mexican bakery in South Philly with a great brunch menu.

Lloyd Whiskey Bar has one of the better burgers in Fishtown, as well as a great Sunday brunch.

K’Far is an all-day Israeli cafe from the people who run Zahav, and while it’s better known for breakfast, it also serves an excellent dinner.

The Lunar Inn is a bar and restaurant in Port Richmond that’s attached to a great natural wine shop.

Wm. Mulherin’s Sons is an Italian restaurant in Fishtown where you should go for a date or a nicer-than-usual weeknight dinner.

Dutching Eating Place is the best sit-down breakfast spot in Reading Terminal Market.

Smucker’s is a stand in Reading Terminal Market with great breakfast and roast beef sandwiches.

Koch’s Deli is a great place for a piled-high sandwich in University City.

Talula’s Garden is a good back-pocket spot in Washington Square West that serves seasonal American food and has a great patio.

George’s is a Greek-ish diner where you can get some of the best breakfast and lunch dishes in Cape May.