23 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Villanova

“First time eating Brunch in this restaurant yesterday. Not too busy. Assigned a table for two. Floor directly under my seat was wet from spilled coffee so I asked a server to wipe it which she did half heartedly and not thoroughly. Took longer for her to attend to us despite the not so busy time. Luckily another very pleasant server was kind enough to step in and promptly served us with a beautiful smile and attitude.Food was great! Original server didn’t bother to check back in with us if we needed anything else like, um, water?Came time to pay bill in front and the amount was just about right. Paid the 20 percent tip somewhat reluctantly (I think that was the minimum if I recall) and was told by the somewhat frosty and disengaged front person that the card came through only for the tip(??). Had to swipe card for second time making sure to ask lady I don’t have to tip again. Made me feel it was my fault, no apologies or anything.I would give this place 5 stars except for the front desk reception(not as welcoming as other places) and our first inattentive server. The other server who helped out was great. Food more than made up for this so, 4 stars. I would eat here again but maybe try a different location.“

“A great place. Been open many years. Recently on TV for their Anniversary. Sometimes crowded but they are quick and move fast. You can get breakfast sandwiches all day which is a plus. Coffee very good, another plus. Only takes cash, no big deal to me. Grew up in South Philly and local neighborhood places the same. Got scrapple, egg & cheese, bacon, egg & cheese, peppers , egg & cheese. All outstanding. Owner Bruce and his wife working up front, working, greeting and monitoring everything.“

“Met a friend for breakfast as Apple Walnut Cafe was halfway between where I live and Swarthmore. It's a super cute diner-like atmosphere with very friendly wait staff and an extensive menu with all kinds of eggs, french toast, pancakes, and lots more. I enjoyed my blueberry pancakes and my friend enjoyed his eggs. It's a solid choice for breakfast and I look forward to trying other items on their menu in the future!“

“Love Muffins! We've been coming in for breakfast with our 2 young kids since they opened. Perfect spot for a family. Great food, priced fairly, friendly service, cool atmosphere. Literally the only breakfast spot we go to now. Muffins is doing everything right. Check them out!“

“Great breakfast/diner-ish food--I'm partial to the creamed chipped beef. Mostly takeout (few tables), all Styrofoam + plastic--goes with their mostly takeout biz..Orders seem to flow smoothly, prices are better than fair and parking is plentiful.“

“I am a lifelong fan of the Fairlane. Yes it is small (quaint and old fashioned) and you might have to wait for a table. And yes parking is tough. However, the reason for these minor inconviences is that they have GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE and the word has spread so they are BUSY. Try to come at a slightly off time for breakfast and you will not regret it.“

“Service is excellent and you can tell this place is well run. Large plates of food for reasonable prices and many menu options. I can see why this is a local favorite. Hash browns are real potatoes and are amazing with creamed chopped beef!“

“I did not take any pictures but this place was perfect for a quick pick me up! It's the perfect diner food that you need on a Saturday or Sunday morning after a late night! The woman who took my order was extremely kind and the food was served quickly!“

“Summary: To sum this all up, this is the best place that you can find around the area where it is and is not crowded but calm and unpopulated. The food is so tasty and will make your tastebuds experience something you will never forget in the next 6 months. The bathrooms are cleaner as can be and have decorations that will soothe your experience at the Havertown Grille. Getting your food and drinks within 10 minutes while the whole place is crowded? No shot you haven't tried out this place then. Havertown Grille is a restaurant in Delco that is open all weekend and week for over 6 hours. As soon as you walk in, you smell the delicious food and see that the floor is freshly cleaned. As soon as you sit, you will look at the menu and it is full of food that will make you want to eat the whole menu in one bite. It will be all kinds of food that are fresh, fruity, and full of toppings to choose from. The Nutella stuffed French toast with strawberries and bananas on the top will make you want to order very quickly, especially with the cheap price of only $9.50. There are many food items to choose from like pancakes, omelets, eggs, french toast, Belgian waffles, chipped beef, and so much more. The employees at Havertown Grille are very friendly and kind. The bathrooms are so clean and smell as fresh as a cologne bottle. And of course, Havertown Grille provides a take-out section for people who don't have time to sit in the clean, comfy seats. Although they don't have high-top seats, there is a plentiful amount of regular seats that are spread out and easy to get up to go somewhere if you have to. The drinks come in a big glass that is nice and cold at the perfect temperature. While you are waiting to get your food, or eating, you can watch the TV that always has sports on from any angle you are sitting and looking straight at so you don't have to turn your neck. Don't worry though. When you are done eating your pancakes or anything that is very sticky, the bathroom is so close that you stand up and are right at the door. When you are done eating, the nice waitresses will be so fast to bring you the check and make you want to come back the next day.“

“The Corner has been on my list of places to try for over a year, mainly so I could try the Huevos Rancheros, and I finally had the opportunity to try it recently with one of my daughters. It was a bustling yet comfortable little restaurant, split into two separate rooms. My daughter and I sat on the side with the grill, which had extra windows since it's on "The Corner" and some nice green plants that brightened things up a little more. The Huevos Rancheros didn't disappoint - I ordered mine with the coffee rubbed short rib. It really was good and it was cooked perfectly. The crispy potatoes were so good and actually crispy, unlike most other places that just have a little crisp to them. I adore home fries, and they can be hard to cook just right, so I really enjoyed these. The service was great and the waitress was so friendly. Oh, and there was an earthquake while we were there - and my daughter was the only one who even felt it LOL Overall, it was a yummy and fun visit. I'm glad I finally got to try it out, and I will definitely go again sometime.“

“Leave your airs at home when visiting this Delco gem.This casual eatery is a favorite of mine. I love their breakfast and I love the fact that you can get Chinese food here as well.And the food is great and you won’t leave here hungry.I challenge you to find bigger pancakes anywhere in the Philadelphia area. If you’re a coffee lover, it’s always hot and fresh.It’s family run, and the love shows here.“

“Best place around, all of those negative reviews are just people who like to complain, u should tell owners not put on here , hopefully those people don’t ever come back , I eat here atleast 7 times a week , not one complaint ever in 25 years , even with old owners“

“Where to start!!! I happened to be at Upper Darby HS this morning doing a favor and decided to see what Yelp recommended near me. There were the usual (Tank and Libby's....Sabrina's....Kettle....etc), but I'm a common guy by nature and wanted to get back to my corner, neighborhood diner roots. All these fancy places starting me to talking with a Main Line accent when I grew up in New Castle.... lol.... This place showed up, and although there weren't many reviews, they were all excellent. Plus, looking at the pics, this was the vibe I was looking for. Walked in and was greeted by Patty and Marla. Within 5 minutes, they made me feel like a regular, when I had never even been there before. I ordered a cup of coffee while I checked out the menu. I NEVER would've expected such a great cup of coffee from a corner spot. It was worthy of La Colombe. For breakfast I decided to have the 2XL egg mixed grill. This included...... get this..... two scrambled eggs (i added cheese), home fries (I added peppers and onions), two slices of thick slab bacon, two pieces of sausage, two slices of ham, and one piece of scrapple and toast on the side....... All this...... for only $11.95. While I was eating this hearty, delicious meal, in walks the owner, Jason. Young man is doing the damn thing. Owns this diner and the mechanics shop across the street. Very personable. So many of our young black men are out there doing positive things like this and you don't hear about it. I'll tell you this. I live 40 minutes from here but I will support and promise to have my a** in one of those chairs at least once a month.“

“We were having a birthday breakfast for my girlfriend, and had the pleasure of having Basil as our server. He was absolutely AWESOME. As we are super particular about food, Basil helped us with suggestions on the menu, was absolutely hilarious, so helpful and made our entire day! She and I have both been in the customer service field for a very long time, and he again was just super great. Lemon ! Ricotta are phenomenal tooKid-friendliness: I would take my 12 yr old here no prob, the menu is very kid friendly even outside the kids menu“

“One of the very few places around where you can get food at a reasonable price. Unlike many they haven't raised their prices to an over excessive amount. Which is why they are getting the business. Other businesses may want to copy what they are doing instead of being greedy and over charging customers for food that should remain at a reasonable price for business.“

“This is a really nice breakfast/brunch spot. It's often packed so there may be a wait time and you should plan for once just in case but it's never too noisy for how busy it is. The staff is always lovely. The food matches the price point which isn't always the case on the Main Line. The food is consistently the same and I have found no complaints. I get what I expect every time so I'm always happy here. A small stack of pancakes is more than enough for one person. Trust me! I love getting blueberry banana pancakes with turkey sausage here. Hits the spot every time!Parking: Good luck. Be patient. Parking in the area can be a real pain. Best to go behind the building and try to find some back street parking or park in the lot down a block next to Bella Italia if you can find a spot. There's a garage nearby but I personally don't use it. I just park a couple blocks down the street.Kid-friendliness: A very kid friendly menu!!Wheelchair accessibility: It's a ramp to get into the restaurant so it should be wheelchair accessible at the front door. No stairs. Can drop off at the front door as well.“

“Great prices and more than generous portions on all of the classic breakfast and lunch food. Burgers are simply amazing, and they are huge! You can't beat breakfast as far as pricing and portions. This is a small place where people have been going for years and years. It ain't fancy, but it hits the mark every time.“

“Karla’s food was absolutely delicious! I recently had a party and my guests were asking where I had gotten the food from. I was so pleased with the overall experience and love supporting small businesses. I will only use Karla’s Kitchen for now on!“

“The owner is such a nice guy and this business has great food and great service i have known this man for over 40 years when he use to be at 60th Market in west philly the food is still the same good as always one of the few gems left in Philadelphia from yesteryear that never changed i go there at least once or twice a week Tony is a great guy and so is his business Tony Boys I give it 5 stars !“

“Such a super cute, local family owned business! With breakfast being my first favorite type of food, I decided to give them a try based off of a recommendation from a friend. I'm very glad I did.I called in a pickup order on a snowy Saturday morning. Yes, I know... breakfast is better eaten as soon as it's prepared. A&A is small; however, they do offer a dine in option.I told Michelle, pretty lady upfront with pink (my fave color) hair, I've lived here all my life and have driven by them a thousand times but it's a New Year and I finally made it! I usually check Yelp first for recommendations and they weren't there which is how I overlooked them. They do have very good Google reviews though.What I ordered:The Pork Grand Slam (they offer a turkey and beef option as well) it comes with sausage, 2 strips of bacon, eggs, your choice of grits or home fries and pancakes.I also requested an order of French Toast but they made waffles instead. It wasn't a big deal and the waffles were very good.Michelle advised they are adding smoothies and grab and go options to their menu for the morning commuters or anyone that wants a quick breakfast fix.The service was super friendly, the aesthetic is a whole Philly vibe, everything I ordered was flavorful and the cherry on top is... Their prices!!Please stop in and treat yourself!Cheers! ?“

“Really good breakfast sandwich! Typical corner store vibes with a good selection of snacks and drinks, and an atm. Service was friendly, and they offer a wide range of payment options including cash, card and Apple Pay. Definitely will be frequenting for breakfast, and I'd like to try their hoagies in the future as well“

“This is a great place for breakfast and lunch. We went for breakfast - not sure if they serve supper.My wife and I split the basic breakfast. You can see how big the pancake is!Some of our party tried other items like the tomato soup. Delicious! I promise! They also have a large variety of coffees.Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. The vibe is a modern take on down home / country - laid back and comfortable.Enjoy!“

“The food is good, and the prices are low compared to a LOT of other places in the area. The service is stellar from friendly staff. I recommend this place to my coworkers all the time, and they love it, too. If you are not used to the "Papi" store experience, don't let the appearance fool you. They are a neighborhood convenience store, so think Walmart, Wawa and Home Depot combined into one store the size of a hotel room. The food is consistently good!“