I live for the weekend mid-morning: brunch!
When everyone else is in bed or at church, I somehow always find myself wandering around different neighborhoods in the Illadelph on Sunday mornings. It’s usually before noon and always in the interest of something delicious. Brunch is a staple in my weekends that I wait for all week. Since it doesn’t conventionally exist during the weekdays (who needs business hours, really?), I’ve decided that brunch is simply a meal made for a lifestyle.
So, needless to say, Philadelphia is loaded with adorable bruncheries or in-town favs that do this mid-day meal on Saturday and Sundays. I’m going to showcase a few each month that tickle my fancy, starting with one of my favorites: Cafe Estelle.
My love affair with Cafe Estelle started around the new year. I met some friends there and immediately understood their dedication to the spot. The food is amazing– and they smoke their own bacon! The coffee cup is bottomless, and you can try all four blends available at a time. The server brings a cup and you pour yourself at the coffee bar; they’re all are fair trade and organic.
There’s a great selection on the weekend brunch menu; from bacon pancakes (yes, these exist), frittatas to quiche, I’m never disappointed. I was there this weekend and enjoyed a slice of Rhubarb Pie a la mode after my steak and eggs, and I felt nothing short of a queen.
The food isn’t the only great part of the cafe: The wait-staff is friendly, attentive and –in general– totally adorable. The table tops are adorned with mini-vases, pages from retro cookbooks and the sun peeks through the curtains on the window walls.
The other great thing about Cafe Estelle is it’s mini-gallery. The art on the walls is different every few visits, and always enjoyable. Many locals show their work, and I make sure to take a gander by the sofa with each visit. A recent favorite of mine was up a few weeks ago, “Say Hello To My Little Friends” by Philadelphia based artist Shannon McLaughlin.
Be sure to check Cafe Estelle out!