04/19/09

Best brunch in the city

by ChewyWellington

Went to Cafe Estelle for the first time after Craig Laban's review and could not have been happier to find this gem. Everything we've ordered from Cafe Estelle has been fantastic. The stuffed french toast is out of this world - I'm not quite sure how the chef manages to make it.

My favorite dish - the croque madam - excellent ham, excellent brioche french toast, nice frisee salad on the side.

Great choices of coffee. Some people may scoff at serving their coffee, but I enjoy creating my own perfect coffee/milk combo. (And the bottomless cup is a great deal, as they will let you have a mug while you wait for a brunch table on the weekends).

We've recommended this restaurant to several people and they all love it. I wish I could say more. You really should google the Laban review from the Philadelphia Inquirer (he is a great reviewer who is always honest - in fact I enjoy reading the negative reviews more than the positive ones).

• Pros: Food, Service, Ambience
• Cons: Slightly odd location