Hungry Pigeon is an all-day spot in Queen Village where you’ll go for breakfast, stick around until lunch, and consider coming back for dinner.

Suraya is a Lebanese spot in Fishtown that’s great for a date, brunch, or a big group dinner. Honestly, it’s great for everything.

Res Ipsa in Rittenhouse is a casual cafe during the day, but turns into a full-service Italian restaurant at night that’s perfect for a date.

Cafe La Maude in NoLibs serves Lebanese and French food and has a very popular weekend brunch.

Middle Child is a contemporary diner/deli in Midtown Village that serves breakfast and lunch every day but Monday.

Philly Style Bagels in Fishtown is our favorite bagel shop in the city, bar none.

Walnut Street Cafe is an all-day spot near 30th Street Station that looks like the apartment in Rittenhouse you’ll never be able to afford.

Comfort & Floyd is a breakfast spot in Pennsport that feels almost like an elementary school classroom.

Little Spoon Cafe is one of the best - and more low-key - options for breakfast and brunch in Grad Hospital.

Honey’s is a cash-only spot in Grad Hospital that serves breakfast all day.

Milkboy is an all-day cafe and music venue on South Street that also serves Jim’s cheesesteaks.

Oregon Diner has a full bar and is open 24/7. For late night food after an Eagles game, there’s nowhere better (or cheaper).

Royal Boucherie is a small, dark French place in Old City that works for a date or Happy Hour.

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

Green Line Cafe is a cafe in University City that serves a wide variety of sandwiches, including vegetarian and vegan options.

K’Far is an all-day Israeli cafe from the people who run Zahav. They have great pastries, Jerusalem bagels, kubaneh toasts, and a full bar.