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If you are new to Manayunk, it won’t take you long to figure out that this neighborhood’s idea of brunch isn’t simply a meal, but rather an experience. Brunching here involves hours of indulging in the best food the city has to offer, without breaking your bank. It’s the meal you’ve been looking forward to all week -- where you can catch up on life (or the latest Netflix binge) with friends or spend quality time with family.
Rooted as a National Historic District and nestled within the northwest part of the city, Manayunk’s Main Street entertains some of the most delicious and artistic restaurants in the city. Brunch was made for the weekend and when you live in Manayunk, you can be sure you are doing it right. You can simply stroll Main Street and discover where you’d like to dine, or you can check out some of our favorite brunch spots in the neighborhood.
Photos: @thegoatsbeard
Goats Beard
Making its humble beginnings downtown Main street, The Goat’s Beard staffs a talented chef who keeps this restaurant’s brunch inventive. By mixing up traditional American cuisine and sourcing local ingredients through their purveyors, The Goat’s Beard presents a dynamic menu that changes twice a season.
Dish Spotlight: Made with seasonal veggies, pistachio pesto, grilled tomato, sunny-side egg, and a side of toast, this Vegetable Hash will permanently consume your dreams once you order it off the menu.
Check out the rest of the Brunch menu here.
Photos: @winniesmanayunk
Winnie’s Manayunk
Manayunk also offers family-friendly brunch atmospheres. As a family-owned and operated since 2003, Winnie’s Manayunk considers keeping it in the family a vital part of their success as a local business. Located in the heart of Main Street, sit down and enjoy a complimentary newspaper and make yourself at home. Known for its comfort food menu of local, fresh ingredients, Winnie’s Manayunk is a staple for brunch.
Spotlight Dish: Huevos Rancheros
Order up some scrambled eggs on crispy corn tortillas that are topped generously with guacamole, cheddar, ranchero salsa, sour cream and olives. Served with a side of roasted potatoes, this dish won’t disappoint!
Check out Winnie’s full menu here.
photos @artesanocafemanayunk
Artesano Cafe
If you’re looking for a quick and casual breakfast pop into Artesano Cafe. The cafe was born out of Covid necessity to keep this iron works company alive. It has paid off! Coffee drinks, non-caff drinks, and boozy cocktails are served inside or out in the lush garden setting. On the weekends the brunch food truck serves up breakfast sandwiches and vegan as well as gluten-free options. Browse the plant selection and go home with a new leafy friend.
Spotlight Dish: Breakfast Sandwich of the day
The specials never disappoint and are always changing weekly. One thing is for sure, the vegan option paired with tater tots always wins our hearts.
photos: @somomanayunk
Somo Manayunk
In an ode to the name of the blog, we had to include Somo Manayunk. Not only is the menu full of classic sweet and savory options, they also serve all sorts of flavored mimosas. You can have them delivered to your table by the glass, the pitcher, or the ever-fun tower!
Spotlight Dish: Banana Foster Pancakes
C’mon, who doesn’t like a pool of perfectly browned butter oozing over the top of a fluffy pancake? Add sliced bananas and we’ve gone to heaven. And you know we’re doing the strawberry-orange mimosa tower.
Check out the full Somo brunch menu.
There are so many more options to choose from. No matter where you end up you’ll love what Manayunk has to offer! Looking for housing in the area? Drop us a line and we’ll get touring straight away!
