Ian Kirchner
Batter and Crumbs has been a go-to Philly establishment of mine for many years. In addition to creative hot and iced drink specials that rotate on a frequent basis, they offer a wide menu of beverage options: coffee, espresso, tea, chai, matcha, and even lemonade.
Their in-house breakfast and lunch sandwiches are delicious. I'm very partial to their breakfast burritos, the "brunch crunch wrap", the "Ciabatta-Bing Chik'n Parm" (ya heard what I said, Ton'?), and the McCrumb (a vegan spin on the McDonald's classic)!
And of course, who can forget about the baked goods? I've tried my way around the menu many times over the years, but a perennial favorite is their award-winning vegan cannoli.
The service here is warm and friendly, and with their rewards program, they do a lot to incentivize customer loyalty and repeat business. It's a staple of my Philly experience!