Green Eggs Café

Philadelphia



At a glance

Ideal for
Cuisine
Known for
indulgent brunch French toast creations
Features
Price
$$$$ Moderately Priced
Local tip
Bring cash and plan around the no-split-check policy, especially when dining with a group.

Green Eggs Café is a brunch-focused restaurant in Philadelphia with a menu that moves between sweet comfort food and hearty savory plates. Its style is generous, playful and built around familiar breakfast ingredients presented in elaborate combinations. The menu includes substantial French toast creations, pancakes, egg dishes, Benedicts, skillets, sandwiches and customizable oatmeal.

Sweet brunch options center on thick-cut bread, creamy fillings and layered toppings. French toast variations pair challah or similarly rich bread with ingredients such as fruit, caramel, pecans, cinnamon, chocolate or cream. Pancakes take a similarly dessert-inspired direction, while oatmeal offers a simpler choice with options including fresh fruit, compote, cinnamon apples, chocolate chips and creamy toppings. These dishes suit diners looking for a brunch that leans indulgent rather than restrained.

The savory menu covers several familiar brunch formats with distinctive additions. Benedicts may be built around Canadian bacon, roast pork, short rib, guacamole or roasted peppers, with poached eggs and different sauces or accompaniments. Other choices include chicken and waffles with spicy honey, breakfast enchiladas with pork chorizo and avocado salsa, lox and a bagel, and egg plates served with a choice of sides. The Kitchen Sink combines scrambled eggs, sausage, Gruyère, potatoes, peppers, onions, a biscuit and sausage gravy, while another skillet brings together fries, macaroni and cheese, braised beef short rib and cheddar.

Green Eggs Café suits brunch diners who enjoy large portions, familiar breakfast dishes and creative combinations of sweet and savory flavors. It can work for a meal centered on eggs and potatoes, a more celebratory plate of stuffed French toast, or a shared gathering built around substantial comfort food. The menu also includes options for diners seeking oatmeal, fruit, lox, vegetables or an egg-white substitution, although specific dietary requirements should be checked with the café.

The venue operates as a cash-only restaurant. Tables above the stated service threshold incur an added service charge, and checks cannot be split. Online ordering, catering and private-party services are also part of the café’s offering. Located at 1301 Locust Street, Green Eggs Café provides a dedicated brunch stop for diners choosing between sweet breakfast plates, savory egg dishes and filling skillet-style meals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Green Eggs Café is located at 1301 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Reservation arrangements should be confirmed with Green Eggs Café before arrival.
The café is presented as a brunch restaurant, so service hours should be confirmed before planning a visit.
The menu includes an egg-white substitution, customizable oatmeal, fruit options and several vegetable-based ingredients. Specific dietary requests should be discussed with the café.
Yes. Green Eggs Café’s service information states that it is cash only.
The café does not split checks, and tables above the stated threshold receive an added service charge.
Yes. Private-party services are offered, along with catering.
Outdoor seating should be confirmed with the café before arrival.
The menu includes familiar choices such as pancakes, French toast, eggs, chicken and waffles, oatmeal and fruit, giving families several styles of brunch food to consider.

Top Things To Do in Philadelphia

See All →

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 26.2M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.