Where to Eat Breakfast Before an Early Kickoff in Philly

If you only have one breakfast in Philly, go to the Dutch Eating Place inside the Reading Terminal Market. This Amish-run counter serves incredible, massive apple dumplings, fantastic pancakes, and heavily buttered toast. The line moves fast, and the food is deeply comforting.

The Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia is a classic, stainless-steel diner that feels untouched by time. They serve classic diner breakfasts 24 hours a day. It is unpretentious, incredibly reliable, and perfect for a massive plate of eggs and scrapple before the game.

Sabrina's Cafe (with locations in the Italian Market and Fairmount) is famous for its absurdly massive portions. Their signature dish is Stuffed Challah French Toast—massive slices of bread stuffed with farmer's cheese and topped with bananas and vanilla bean syrup. You will need a nap afterward.

Famous 4th Street Delicatessen is a massive, old-world Jewish deli. If you want an incredible breakfast, order one of their massive smoked fish platters or a towering stack of pastrami and eggs. The portions are legitimately intimidating.

You will see 'Scrapple' on every breakfast menu in Philadelphia. It is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch mush made from pork trimmings and cornmeal, sliced, and pan-fried until crispy. It sounds terrifying, but it is delicious when covered in maple syrup. Try it.