Philadelphia, Northern Liberties: Green Eggs Cafe

Green Eggs Cafe, Northern Liberties

Having spent this past weekend in Philadelphia with college friends, I got a chance to visit one of the most popular cafe's for breakfast.  Located in the upcoming neighborhood called Northern Liberties on 719 North 2nd Street is a place called Green Eggs Cafe.  Now you are thinking Green Eggs? The next thought that enters your mind Dr. Seuss?

My friend Sharon who lives in the Fairmount section of Philly, recommended that we get over to Green Eggs as early as possible this past Sunday morning.  Apparently the place gets packed very quickly.   My friend Betsy and I jump out of Sharon's car to get in line.  While Betsy and I wait, we see that almost every table is taken.  Greeted by Elliott, our friendly hostess, Sharon joins us us in the knick of time as we pass by a large chalk board letting us know about the cafe's specials and that this restaurant is about no freezers or microwaves. The restaurant's website states that herbs and spices are grown in house on the rooftop garden.

Looking at the breakfast menu, the choices range from eggs/omelets, several varieties of french toast (stuffed, creme brulee, peanut butter crunch) breakfast burritos and fun selections with catchy names like, The Kitchen Sink or Middle Eastern Benedict. Kalina, our server appears, and let's us know that Green Eggs Cafe opened up in Northern Liberties in September of 2010 and also mentions there is another location in South Philly on Dickinson Street.  Kalina brings us a round of hot and cold drinks and gives us a chance to choose from the menu.

The Kitchen Sink, Green Eggs Cafe

Betsy picks The Kitchen Sink which is two scrambled eggs, potatoes, peppers, onions, topped with jumbo country sausage gravy all served in a sizzling hot personal sized skillet.  This meal is not for the faint of heart and probably could be shared between two people.

Breakfast Burrito, Green Eggs Cafe

And I order the Breakfast Burrito which is made with a tomato basil tortilla with eggs, olives, corn chorizo sausage, potatoes, peppers, onions, tex mex cheese, topped with pico de gallo, sour creme, avocado, and fire roasted red pepper black bean sauce.

Egg white  Omelet, Green Eggs Cafe

 Sharon orders a omelet that is special ordered with egg whites with spinach and tomatoes.


When our food appears, I glance over to the line of 20 people waiting to get into Green Eggs Cafe. I am thankful that Sharon encouraged Betsy and I to get here sooner.


I love the fact that besides serving fresh, delicious food, Green Eggs Cafe ensures that the takeout containers are biodegradable and all paper products, aluminum, glass and plastics are recycled.  Great staff, Good food, Green ways of managing the cafe's operation!


Visit Green Eggs Cafe for breakfast or lunch.
http://www.greeneggscafe.net/


Northern Liberties
719 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 922-3447 (EGGS)


South Philly
1306 Dickinson Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 226-3447 (EGGS)