The Morning Glory Diner

Look out Sabrina's! I just enjoyed one of the best breakfasts I've ever had (and it wasn't in Manhattan, where up until recently, has always been considered to have the best of everything, especially Sunday brunch); it was at The Morning Glory Diner at 10th and Fitzwater. Brunch in Philadelphia is certainly at the forefront of the "brunch" competition. Philadelphians not only line up for hours at Sabrina's, waiting to eat their overwhelming portion of stuffed french toast, they also wait hours (and for a very good reason!) at The Morning Glory Diner. Our 50 minute wait (during the rain, at times) was definitely worth it!

Pecan Waffle: served with whipped peach butter - Every bite was sweet and warm; the peach butter had real pieces of peach in it.


Monkey French Toast: challah French toast stuffed with caramelized bananas & mangoes, topped with caramel sauce and whipped cream - The expression on my face (the "eye bulge," as my husband calls it) after I took my first bite sums it up. This french toast is probably the best I've ever had. The mango was so soft and sweet; I was surprised with its ripeness. The next best thing was the caramel sauce; that mixed with the whipped cream really made this dish sweet. The french toast was made from large, thick slices of challah bread (which they keep in the "backyard fridge" that you can see while you wait). I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.