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Teri's
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- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
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- Good for Kids:
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- Good for:
- Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- None
9 reviews for Teri's
Wow. My friend (who lives here) brought me here for breakfast, saying, "Oh, it's just a diner." [sings]*Beg to differ!* Teri's may have the diner atmosphere, but the food was definitely a cut above.
I had the roasted corn pancakes with chive butter and ham. First off, what non-artisanal food establishment has that on their menu? The ham was a wafer-thin slice, crinkly as a sheet of tissue from being hit with the heat. It rested atop the corn cakes, which were full of corn kernels and were sweetish around the edges (like cornbread) but were heartier somehow in the centers. One helping of two cakes was way more than I needed. The chive butter was excellent, a zesty perk-up that would have been missed otherwise.
Definitely a good choice for a filling breakfast, and not just the usual diner fare.
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Holy crap.
Count me along the people who have passed by Teri's and meant to try it. I've only been here twice (so far), but both times were absolutely delicious! The country ham is so tasty, as well as their potatoes and omg! mouthwatering pancakes and waffles and omelets, oh my!
I'm a Jersey girl, and Teri's is the closest I've had to a real live, honest to God diner breakfast since moving across the bridge. It's absolutely yummy and pretty reasonably priced. I will definitely come back!
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I've walked by Teri's like a million times and then forgot about it. subsequently have had way too many breakfasts at Sabrina's that I could have had at Teri's. I don't exactly hate Sabrina's but I find their omelets to hard and their pancakes somewhat terrifying. But enough about them.
My first Teri's experience was a breakfast sandwich to go. It was my birthday, I was on my way to work at 8 am and wanted a treat.
OMG first off all they totally let me mix hot chocolate in my coffee, which I love. Then when I got to work (I even got my coworker a sandwich, birthdays make me magnanimous) I opened up my sandwich and was soo happy it was everything I wanted! I asked for the eggs over easy, which they did without question, so it was oozy and cheesy and drippy with yolk plus really good bacon..ahhhh on a seeded crusty roll. Needless to say there was no birthday lunch.
Then again I totally forgot about Teri's until a week or so ago when I met a friend for Sunday brunch there at her suggestion.
Our server was super nice, I got there early, he gave me coffee and I decided I loved him.
Looking through the menu, thinking of a my former breakfast sandwich I was curiously drawn to the roasted corn pancakes with glazed ham, chive butter and a fried egg, though I wasn't sure about the ham (don't like big ole pink chunky slices of ham),
Now I am not a pancake kind of girl, exception being the blueberry pancakes at the Dutch Eating Place in Reading Terminal, which are magical. I often try to bully someone else into getting pancakes so I can have a bite but it hardly ever works, I suspect others have a similar agenda. I may have mentioned that I am scared of the pancakes at Sabrina's and Carmen's because they just have too much stuff, like candy bars and whipped cream, they more like sundaes than breakfast.
When my friend arrived I let her know that I not only loved our server but suspected that the pancakes may be God's breakfast and she had to get an omelet, which being a good friend she did. She got a Kick Ass Omelet with Italian sausage, provolone, peppers and onions. And we both had OJ which was standard not fresh squeezed or anything, but was poured from a pitcher in to a human sized glass which I thought was a nice touch ( I had mine with ice and got a free refill since the ice took up room in the glass, very nice)
OK so My pancakes arrived..and the eggs on top was just a wee bit too under done for me ( the white was still translucent and wobbly and I asked nicely if they could just give it another couple of seconds on the grill, which they did and it was totally my fault as I should have asked for it over easy)
When my pancakes came back I was so pleased, the ham was not part of the butter but it was in thin slices with a bit of a crispy edge. The pancakes were tender and filled with corn, and the chive butter was perfect. I put syrup on half and broke the yolk on the other side and it was breakfast nirvana, salty, sweet, chewy, onion-y, buttery all kinds of nice textures from the corn and the ham edges..whooohooo.
It was so good that it took me at least 4 minutes to offer my friend a piece so I could get a bite of her omelet., I graciously gave her a nice big piece with all the components and was rewarded in turn with a tender omelet bite with really good red peppers, spicy sausage, sweet onions...lovely, delicious but i did not experience order envy I was totally pleased with my Pancakes of God.
I have to say this ranks with two other breakfast epiphany's 1) Fried egg, frisee, pancetta & Gorgonzola on a chiabtta roll at Wich'Craft in NYC and 2) Poached eggs on crispy potato pancakes with slice of fresh summer red ripe tomato , apple wood smoked bacon & chive hollandaise at a place that no longer exists. TERI'S IF YOU ARE READING THIS: MAKE THESE THEY ARE AWESOME (but don't use a tomato that is not perfect or you'll f it up)
I said a fond fare well to our server and waddled out if Teri's in to the Sunday sun, headed towards a brief nap and some crossword puzzling in my garden, vowing never to to forget them again. ( And to get back there for dinner, ASAP)
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Three eggs go into each omelet, according to the menu, but I'd have guessed more. The beast hangs over the plate's edges like a Porterhouse and so oozes with cheese that my mind begins fumbling for a justification for consuming this slab. "I went to the gym this morning so I need the protein," I think to myself. "It's a nice day and you'll likely do plenty of walking about later." Or, more recently, "........"
I take my coffee black, generally, but at diners I usually spill in some milk to mask the acrid taste. The coffee at Teri's is fine black. If you plan to take up arms against the omelet you'll be thankful for the free and frequent coffee refills. I don't believe I've ever drained a cup at Teri's without first signaling surrender to the waiter.
Teri's has a separate dinner menu which I've not tried. Passing the place in the evenings I've noticed it's quite empty and always feel a sad, sinking feeling. Hopefully their breakfast and lunch business buoys the dinner efforts until interest builds.
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The BF and I happened upon Teri's today while hunting wild produce at the the Italian Market and the sky became an ominous thunder-storm color. It looked a little funky from across the street but the menu looked good and the fact that there chalkboard advertised Kick-ass Omelettes (i heart curse words in advertising) we ducked for cover. I went simple with some over med eggs, home fries and rye toast but my BF was daring and threw caution to the wind and went for the corn pancakes with chive butter and a fried egg. served with maple syrup which sounds strange but it was the perfect combination of savory and sweet. While my choice was good but standard his pancakes were the Kick-ass choice at our table. I only wish they had turkey bacon on the menu. (we are trying to abstain from pork/red meat)
Our server was really cool, he let us on to the fact that they have a dinner menu wed-sun in which if you BYOB and bring your receipt from the Wine and Spirit Shoppe you get five bucks off your bill. Even without that incentive the dinner menu, while short, looked promising. The Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola Tart with port wine syrup appetizer and the fair selection of fish entree's is what I'm coming back for.
Happy to be the first to review Teri's! This place is tremendous. About one month ago, they began serving dinner as a BYO (Wed - Sun); formerly, they were strictly breakfast/brunch/lunch. Breakfast/brunch is really good with unique ideas and a fun staff - I highly recommend it.
Despite this, my expectations for dinner were modest. Boy was I wrong. They put candles on the table and (good) jazz through the speakers. The space really took on a different atmosphere...slightly upscale, but still very down-home and comfortable (think diner booths with candles and jazz). Our server, John, was sweet as pie and professional...and I haven't had a meal that tasty in months.
The menu is French-inspired, but not all French. We began with the duck confit appetizer ($9). A simultaneous "oh my God" literally came from our mouths. Incredibly good and enough for two. We then both decided to get the butternut squash ravioli (homemade, $15) but wanted a veggie, so we ordered a side of asparagus as well. Once again, amazing. The ravioli were superb--and the sauce! So good! Asparagus was done simply in butter and garlic and was excellent. I don't even want to know what the calorie/cholesterol count was for our meal but really, something this good is worth it. We literally cleaned our plates.
The chef, Davis (last: Denick...I looked it up), came out to introduce himself and seemed like a really nice guy. Our server told us that Davis formerly worked at Coquette. It's really hard to find french/french-inspired food this good at such a reasonable price in Philly, especially in south philly.
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For breakfast and lunch this is a moderately price great option in the Italian Market area. They have all the classics and then some. The place is big - usually no wait and the service is quick and graceful. You can get a decent breakfast way under $10 per person.
At night they change the place around - dim the lights, play some music and light candles on the tables which gives the location a different ambiance. They have a "Fine Dining" menu which includes steak frites, duck confit and other classics.
We went there for dinner last night with our bottle of wine and it was overall very good and very affordable.
We had the steak and the pork chop both very juicy (a tad too salty but definitely tasty). With sides of fries (regular and sweet potatoes) and mashed sweet potatoes and greens respectively. We started with a green salad which was pretty good too.
It's nice to have this place around as a dining option in our neighborhood and for the price you cannot go wrong.
Yummy breakfast and lunch options. Limited menu sticking to the classics. Western Omelet with toast and home fries a steal at $6.50! Not good for big groups but perfect for the day after a friday night for you and friend or two. They have BBQ Ribs but not always available as they may be sold out. Mac and Cheese looked good. Free coffee refills another reason to go. It is BYO so bring your soda, champagne, beer, whatever. Definitely heading back soon, it's a good alternative to Sabrina's when they are packed...just stroll down 9th st
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Teris is a simply great place to eat breakfast. I would highly recommend the eggs and breakfast meat on a long sarcone's roll. All their sandwiches are great. The skinny waiter guy is really attentive and refills drinks without summons. Highly recommend.
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