Brunch: Pancakes and cocktails

We give you five ways to brunch this weekend. Luckily, Philly has a little something for everyone this weekend.

» Comfy

Adsum
Get to know this Queen Village bistro at brunch, when chef Matthew Levin’s playful, upscale take on comfort food is at its, well, comfiest. Between the apple fritters, cornbread crumble-adorned mac-and-cheese and Mascarpone-stuffed French toast spiked with basil and black pepper, you might not even notice that fried-oyster omelet.
Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
700 S. Fifth St.
www.adsumrestaurant.com

» Classy

Rittenhouse Hotel
The Rittenhouse’s Lacroix will always be Philly’s go-to, blow-out, pile-on-the-caviar brunch king. But if you’re looking for something a little lighter but just as posh, the hotel’s tea room is now serving up special “Royal Wedding” menus complete with tea sandwiches, scones, pastries and champagne biscuits.
Daily, 2-5 p.m., $25-$39 per person
210 W. Rittenhouse Square
www.rittenhousehotel.com

» Speedy

Green Eggs Cafe
When this popular South Philly breakfast destination opened a second spot across town, we assumed it would become yet another place to wait 45 minutes with the hungry, hungover hordes. But for some reason, you can still stroll in, order up a “Kitchen Sink,” and get right to tackling that heap of eggs, potatoes, biscuits and country sausage gravy — for now.
Daily from 8 a.m.
719 N. Second St.
www.greeneggscafe.com

» Boozy

Distrito
We love how Jose Garces’ new “Kegs & Eggs” menu at Distrito gets right down to the brunchy business. For $10, you get a select bottled beer and choice of three overachieving omelet alternatives: Huevos Rancheros (fried eggs with roasted tomato, asparagus and smoky lager black beans); Torta de Huevos (overeasy eggs with bacon, avocado and refried beans) or Huarache de Tomate (roasted tomato with fried eggs).
Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
3945 Chestnut St.
www.distritorestaurant.com

» Trendy

One Shot
This NoLibs coffee shop only moved a block away, but the transformation couldn’t be bigger. Now inhabiting a two-story rowhome, it’s more of a gorgeous, meticulously designed cafe than a quaint nook. Plus, they’re serving a full brunch menu in addition to goodies such as bacon-laced chocolate chip cookies. Check out the specials chalkboard for treats such as oatmeal cookie pancakes, or keep it “classic” with vegan scrapple. As for the brews, One Shot serves up Stumptown beans, and we’re happy to report that the fun latte designs have survived the move.
Daily from 7 a.m.,
217 W. George St.
www.1shotcoffee.com

Your guide to brunch drinking

Oh, so you want that kind of orange juice? Buzz master Felicia D’Ambrosio on how to get your weekend started.

Brunch is the only meal with a strict minimum of three beverages per person: water for hydration, coffee for energy and booze to fix last night’s mistakes or get today’s going. Our picks for brunches with a punch:

For bloody good Marys
Found at both the Continental Martini Bar (138 Market St.) and bigger-but-younger sister Continental Mid-Town (1801 Chestnut St.), the Wake & Bacon Bloody Mary is a $10, spicy tomato number with a kick from Smirnoff vodka infused in-house with bacon.
Get it: From 10 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays

For a ‘Sunny’ morning
Supper (926 South St.) is way classier than fictional Paddy’s Pub, but it’s exactly where you’ll find  Danny DeVito ... in $10 mimosa form! Spiked with the man’s own limoncello, try it paired with Supper’s red velvet waffles lavished in cream cheese mousse and bourbon cherries.
Get it: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays

For a BYO buzz
Not only does Cafe Estelle (444 N. Fourth St.) kill it in the pancakes and homemade scrapple department, the sunny staff is happy to bring you small ($5.50) or large ($8.50) carafes of their own bloody concoction to mix with BYO vodka. Craving champagne instead? Try the fresh-squeezed OJ for DIY mimosas ($5/small, $8/large carafes).
Get it: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays

For a brewed awakening
If bubbly wine hurts your brain, try the classic mimosa made with Belgian witbier ($5) instead at Memphis Taproom (2331 E. Cumberland St.). Combined with OJ, it’s the breakfast of champions.
Get it: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays

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