New Year’s Day is just as important as New Year’s Eve and where you choose to recover from the night before is vital to starting your year off on the right foot. Let’s face it… No matter what, you’re going to wake up hungry. Thankfully, Philly has numerous spots where you can start your day and welcome 2025 with a proper New Year’s Day Brunch. Here is the dosage MAGAZINE short list of where to go and what to eat.
Urban Farmer Philadelphia serves New Year’s Day Brunch from 7 AM to 2 PM. Indulge in Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, Biscuits, and Gravy, or their decadent Monkey Bread. For toasting the new year, try a Mimosa Kit or a house-made Bloody Mary, or go bold with an Espresso Martini.
The Famous 4th Street Delicatessen in Queen Village is a surefire bet before or after the Mummer’s Parade. You’ll find towering classics like the Corned Beef or Pastrami Reuben, plus bagels, latkes, and Matzoh Ball Soup for an authentic taste of old-school deli tradition.
Try the Front Street Cafe’ in Fishtown ‘s Buffalo Cauliflower with cucumber-dill aioli, Fried Banana Waffle Bites, or a Breakfast Burrito loaded with soy-chorizo, black beans, and pico de gallo. Pair it all with house-pressed juices or one of their craft cocktails for a New Year’s Day pick-me-up.
The Hayes opens at 11 AM for lunch and dinner on New Year’s Day. This cozy spot is great for parade-goers who want hearty fare like French Onion Soup, Crispy Chicken Wings, or the Tavern Burger with Cooper sharp cheese. Happy hour runs from 3 PM to 6 PM, featuring local brews and inventive cocktails.
The Sofitel is hosting a “Hangover Brunch” in Liberté Lounge from 12 PM to 3 PM, featuring specials like Chicken and Waffles with Caviar, Maryland Crab Cake Benedict, and the Corpse Reviver No. 2—an old-school concoction rumored to banish even the worst morning-after headaches.
Kick off the new year at Butcher Bar in Rittenhouse. On January 1 from 11 AM to 3 PM, they’re hosting the “Top It Off” inclusive brunch package with overflowing Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and featured Margaritas. Expect dishes like mile-high pancakes, indulgent Churro French Toast Bites, and a Breakfast Croissant Sandwich, available in both the dining room and the enclosed, heated Patio and Whiskey Garden.
Patchwork celebrates the first day of the year with a morning buffet (7 AM to 12 PM) for $29 per person, including everything from fluffy pancakes to bagels with tuna salad or lox. From 12 PM to 1 PM, dive into their à la carte menu featuring French Toast with Nutella or the Patchwork Omelette with Beech mushrooms.
The Red Owl Tavern offers a New Year’s Day 2025 brunch menu with dishes like Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Bowl, Chicken and Waffles, and the loaded Tot “Chos.” Wash it down with a Mistletoe-inspired gin cocktail or a classic Mimosa to cure any lingering party fatigue.
Square 1682 serves an all-day menu for hungry Center City brunchers. Favorites include Truffle Fries, Bourbon BBQ Chicken Wings, and a hearty Rigatoni Bolognese. Round out your meal with a Bloody Mary or a seasonal craft cocktail.
Alongside high-tech mini golf, Puttshack offers bites like Philly Tailpipes—spring rolls stuffed with roast pork, provolone, and broccoli rabe—and a Cheesesteak flatbread slathered in house-made cheese whiz. Toast the new year with a Spicy Pineapple Mezcal Margarita or opt for a zero-proof Cotton Candy Crush.
The Twisted Tail is extending its social hour from 2 PM to 6 PM on New Year’s Day. Snack on Crawfish Mac and Cheese or Smoked Wings at discounted prices, then head over to Two Street to catch the Mummers Parade After Party.
No matter how you prefer to commemorate, Philadelphia has several options for your New Year’s Day celebration. From classic deli sandwiches to bottomless packages, these local New Year’s Day Brunch hot spots will be a memorable start to 2025.
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