Sabrina’s Cafe

It was hot outside. No breeze. The air was still and heavy. The last thing I wanted to do was sit outside. We called ahead. The wait when we arrived was 15-20 minutes which usually translates into 20-30 minutes for most other restaurants. Inclement weather. No problem. They have a waiting area in another storefront next door. Free La Combe coffee while you wait. Then, only a few minutes after we arrived there was an announcement, “table for two available immediately for the first group to say yes…to sitting outside.” Of course, we jumped at the chance. Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail…wait a minute I’m getting my mottos confused here. What I meant to say was that I was hungry. Real hungry.

We took the table outside. The only drawback is that it was too hot to enjoy a cup of coffee with my breakfast. I needed cold beverages. Keep the water coming please! Oh. Did I mention that a storm was also moving through the area. We managed to stay dry right up to the point where we picked up our check and started walking through the Italian market. We didn’t make it too far. The sky opened up pretty quickly and we sought the refuge of a cab to get us back into town.

Almost every review I read in advance mentioned three things: 1.) the stuffed French toast; 2.) the likelihood of a long wait and 3.) the hipster staff.  I went with the French toast. My dining companion went with the frittata. The portions are ginormous. There was plenty for both of us to eat and plenty leftover for each to sample from the others plate. The French toast was phenomenal. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. The frittata gave the French toast a run for its money. I found myself happily eating the French toast but secretly wishing I ordered the frittata and at the same time thinking I can’t wait to try more items on the menu.

Caramelized Challah French Toast stuffed with cream cheese and bananas. Topped with more bananas and some vanilla bean maple syrup.

Blue Cheese Frittata with Sauteed Spinach, Mushrooms and Bacon

There are plenty of other items on the menu including all the basics. If you are feeling adventurous check out their hilarious specials. They are inventive and a little more expensive but look like from their descriptions that they are a can’t miss as well.

The servers were on top of their game. Water glass was always full. Never wanted for anything. Sabrina’s Cafe is now my go to place for brunch and I can’t wait to get back there.

*Sabrina’s Cafe has two locations. We dined at the Italian Market cafe. They are also located in the Fairmount/Art Museum area.