My wife and I decided to try Sabrina's for brunch this past Sunday after a friend recommended it. We both had the caramelized challah french toast, with a side of eggs (I had egg whites while she... More

My wife and I decided to try Sabrina's for brunch this past Sunday after a friend recommended it. We both had the caramelized challah french toast, with a side of eggs (I had egg whites while she had scrambled with cheese) and turkey bacon. We were shocked when our food came out because the serving size is HUGE. I've heard people rave about their french toast. To be honest, it wasn't the best french toast I've had, but it was definitely good. When we first arrived, we were told that it would be a 40 minute wait. We walked through the Italian market and came back within 15 minutes and we were told that there was a table available for us...NICE! Sabrina's is a small place, but it has a "homely" feel to it due to its size. Depending on your appetite, you can probably get away with sharing a plate based on the portion size they provide. Overall, I would definitely eat here again. Next time, I'll try the stuffed french toast. It's stuffed with cream cheese and topped with fruit of your choice and it looks delicious. Pros: Great breakfast. Serving size is huge. Cons: Only negative may be the size.
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we waited a while to be seated with a group of 6, but the food was worth the wait. portions were gigantic (french toast looked like a small fort) and we all left happy and full Pros: delicious... More

we waited a while to be seated with a group of 6, but the food was worth the wait. portions were gigantic (french toast looked like a small fort) and we all left happy and full Pros: delicious food Cons: small place, hard to fit in large groups
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Food is delicious, portions are huge, prices are beyond reasonable. Only downside is the wait but it is worth it. Pros: Delicious food, big portions Cons: Long wait

Food is delicious, portions are huge, prices are beyond reasonable. Only downside is the wait but it is worth it. Pros: Delicious food, big portions Cons: Long wait
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GO THERE RIGHT NOW ! That's all I have to say... and that the food is tastey. and one warning ... get there early or after 12. The wait is always long in the middle of the day (on the weekends). The... More

GO THERE RIGHT NOW ! That's all I have to say... and that the food is tastey. and one warning ... get there early or after 12. The wait is always long in the middle of the day (on the weekends). The service is very good. They give you free coffee when you are waiting in the cold.. some people still get cranky waiting though.... I don't now how the servers deal with all of those cranky customers! I'm always happy long wait or short... just as long as i get the special frenchtoast! Thank you SABrinAs! Pros: service and food! Cons: cranky customers (new jersey jerks) CHEER UP! everyone needs to eat...duh!
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Sabrina's is a very casual place for a great meal. The restaurant looks like a converted home creating a very cozy atmosphere with small rooms. The french toast was truly wonderful.

Sabrina's is a very casual place for a great meal. The restaurant looks like a converted home creating a very cozy atmosphere with small rooms. The french toast was truly wonderful.
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the food is good and the decor is very warming..make you feel at home. but the serving is bad. The waiter obviously wasn't in a great mood when seating us. Pros: great place for a relaxing... More

the food is good and the decor is very warming..make you feel at home. but the serving is bad. The waiter obviously wasn't in a great mood when seating us. Pros: great place for a relaxing brunch Cons: bad service
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As residents of Bella Vista, we have been going to Sabrina's since 2004. At first we were turned off by the long brunch lines of urban voyeurs from the suburbs. We finally broke down and went to... More

As residents of Bella Vista, we have been going to Sabrina's since 2004. At first we were turned off by the long brunch lines of urban voyeurs from the suburbs. We finally broke down and went to Sabrina's for early dinner midweek--and have been regulars ever since. The interior decoration is nothing to write home about unless you lived in JP or Brattleboro during the 1970s. The outdoor seating is fun well into October. The burgers are cooked to perfection, the crusted salmon is wonderful, and their french-fry alternative--polenta fries--are out of this world. The fattening peanut butter deserts are sensational--they should have these every night! Forget counting calories for an evening, and try Sabrina's. The flirty twenty-something waitresses will make your husband's fifty-something heart flutter. It's dirt cheap, and given it's a BYOB, two people can get heaps of food for $50.00. Pros: Mountains of delicious hippie food with a gourmet twist for a low price
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My friend took me here, as it's her favorite breakfast place in Philly. I adore it, as she does. There's a great vegetarian menu with plenty of tofu, enormous and delicious french toast, great eggs,... More

My friend took me here, as it's her favorite breakfast place in Philly. I adore it, as she does. There's a great vegetarian menu with plenty of tofu, enormous and delicious french toast, great eggs, the list goes on. The servers are friendly and courteous. In the summer, the outdoor seating is great. I would recommend it to everyone. Pros: Great tasting food, big menu, friendly service Cons: Come closer to 9 than to 10 on weekends to get a table
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Ah, the Sabrina's cafe, the original one, nope ,not the one with on callowhill whose pancakes consistently taste salty and unusally gross. Nope, this is THE Sabrina's the one philadelphians rave... More

Ah, the Sabrina's cafe, the original one, nope ,not the one with on callowhill whose pancakes consistently taste salty and unusally gross. Nope, this is THE Sabrina's the one philadelphians rave about. Much to my dismay it was only mediocre. Granted it was a Sunday morning, the wait was almost twenty whole minutes and the only thing that kept me from leaving was A) the hype of the restaurant and B) It was my best friends mother's birthday brunch. After waiting twenty minutes under the unapologetically blistering sun in July (though I was offered water by a nice waitress) we were seated and menus arrived. I ordered the challah $7 French toast with vanilla bean maple syrup. In 10 minutes an average portion of challah french toast with a side of ordinary maple syrup arrived. The french toast was remarkably bland and the syrup was simply average. Keep in mind, according to regulars, the french toast is one of the best items on the menu. However, I was not impressed. The Hashbrowns were mediocre; they were simply hunks of plain unseasoned idaho potatoes which were also bland. Pros: nice well lit place that is fun to sit in with friends and nice service Cons: mediocre food
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My husband and I visited the South Philly location of Sabrina's for the first time a few weeks ago. We had the advantage of not reading or hearing too much about it before we actually dined there,... More

My husband and I visited the South Philly location of Sabrina's for the first time a few weeks ago. We had the advantage of not reading or hearing too much about it before we actually dined there, so are impressions weren't colored by any outside opinions. We arrived without call ahead seating just after 9am and were seated immediately. In fact, the place had plenty of patrons, but there were many open tables and no lines. Our service was prompt and friendly and the food was delicious. I indulged in french toast and it lives up to its reputation - stacks of fresh fruit and ricotta cheese. I had to take half home because the portion was so large. As the place started to fill up we did feel a little bit rushed to wrap up our meal and move on out. After reading some of the other reviews here I would suggest that Sabrina's is worth the trip, but to be smart about when you choose to dine there. By the time we left the restaurant at 10am the famous line had formed and people were looking disgruntled. I think waiting for a popular restaurant at peak hours is pretty normal. So, the logical suggestion here: Don't go during peak hours and you'll be sure to have a great experience. Its worth getting up an hour earlier on Saturday. Pros: Wonderful food and efficient service Cons: Very busy during peak hours
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