Photo courtesy Cafe 1500
1. Smoked Salmon Royale
Cafe 1500’s tasty Benedict starts with sourdough toast, which is layered in smoked salmon, avocado, sautéed spinach, pickled shallots, goat cheese, and poached eggs. The combination is then topped off with a classic, creamy Hollandaise sauce.
Cafe 1500, Harrisburg, PA / cafe-1500.com
Photo courtesy Home 231
2. House Donuts
Home 231’s house donuts have been on the menu from day one and are undeniably a customer favorite. After the donuts are fried, they’re tossed in a cinnamon blend and then plated with three decadent sauces: chocolate ganache, salted caramel, and a vanilla-imbued creme Anglaise.
Home 231, Harrisburg, PA / home231.com
Photo courtesy Cafe One Eight
3. Avocado Toast
Cafe One Eight sells more of their avocado toast than any other breakfast nosh. Local bakery Thom’s Bread supplies rosemary bread for the toast, which is covered in smashed avocado, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, and two fried eggs. A sprinkling of smoked pepper from their neighbors at The Spice & Tea Exchange and a slice of lime finish this staple of the café-going millennial diet.
Cafe One Eight, Lancaster, PA / cafe1eight.com
Photo courtesy Commonwealth on Queen
4. House-Cured Salmon Benedict
As Commonwealth on Queen describes, their own take on this brunch classic is “a bit lighter and brighter.” They cure salmon in house with citrus and red beets and then thinly slice and layer it over an English muffin along with free-range poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce. It’s then finished with the peppery bite of hydroponically grown arugula for a lovely, fresh balance of flavors.
Commonwealth on Queen, Lancaster, PA / commonwealthonqueen.com
Photo courtesy Gracie’s on West Main
5. Monte Cristo
Gracie’s decadent take on the breakfast sandwich is unsurprisingly one of their best sellers. Its Monte Cristo features house-smoked ham, two slices of caramelized bacon, and eggs cooked any style all inside two thick-cut slices of signature French toast. Local syrup accompanies the dish for a drizzle of extra sweetness.
Gracie’s on West Main, Leola, PA / gracieslancaster.com
6. Strawberry Cream Baked Oatmeal
Hershey Pantry rotates enticing flavors of baked oatmeal to fit each season. Signature strawberry cream baked oatmeal celebrates this beloved springtime berry. It’s a sweet and comforting dish that comes topped with whipped cream and strawberry drizzle.
Hershey Pantry, Hershey, PA / hersheypantry.com
7. The Roost
The Roost is a featured staple on Roost Uncommon Kitchen’s all-day-every-day brunch menu. House-baked buttermilk biscuits spread with apricot butter and topped with crispy hash browns, Korean fried chicken, queso, sausage gravy, and a sunny side up egg to create a crispy, savory, crunchy, cheesy breakfast delight.
Roost Uncommon Kitchen,York, PA / roostuncommonkitchen.com
8. White BBQ Chicken Sandwich
This unique sandwich is perfectly suited to those who prefer a savory bunch experience. A house-made ciabatta roll is filled with roasted chicken strips, bacon, sautéed onions, provolone cheese, red leaf lettuce and Yellow Bird Cafe’s slightly spicy signature white BBQ sauce.
Yellow Bird Cafe, Harrisburg, PA / yellowbird.arqbox.com
