Esquire named Kanella one of the best breakfast spots in America back in February. Last weekend Kanella actually added brunch to their hours. Living on the Vedge was there on the hummus paved road to satisfaction. [Living on the Vedge]

Finding Philly comes up with a list of South Philadelphia brunch spots to try when the wait at Sabrina’s and Sam’s Morning Glory are just too long.

1. Royal Tavern and Cochon
2. Carmen’s Country Kitchen
3. Los Taquitos de Puebla
4. Teri’s

[Finding Philly]

Fries with that Shake reminds us that it has been way too long since we had the whiskey donuts and the grits at Johnny Brenda’s. [fwts.net]

Slaving away over hot stoves, dealing with customers, staff and more, the life of a chef is a hectic one. But where do chefs like to chill out for brunch? The Philadelphia Inquirer asks several chefs where their favorite spots for brunch are.

• Royal Tavern
• Morning Glory
• Sabrina’s Cafe
• Fitzwater Cafe
• Lakeside Chinese Deli
• Standard Tap
• Tierra Colombiana
• Prospectors Grill
• Pho 75
• Hank’s Place

Chefs’ brunch faves [Philadelphia Inquirer]

Gridskipper comes up with the top ten Philadelphia diners, a little something for everyone in this list.

• Down Home Diner
• Little Pete’s
• Marathon Grill
• Mayfair Diner
• Melrose Diner
• Midtown IV
• Morning Glory
• Philly Diner
• South Street Diner
• Trolley Car Diner

Philly’s Best Diners [Gridskipper]
Photo by trishylicious via Flickr

Messy & Picky get up in time to beat the crowds to Bella Vista’s Morning Glory Diner.

Picky had the Bayou Fritatta, andouille sausage, crab meat, potatoes and onions. Messy chose the 9th Street Special with turkey bacon.

Each gave Morning Glory 3 1/2 stars noting it was “a very yummy breakfast, but not quite up to the hype.”

Morning Glory [Messy & Picky]
Sam’s Morning Glory Diner [Official Site]