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jerseytomato Aug 20, 2007 07:19 PM

Breakfast Sandwich- Rittenhouse area

Any recommendations for a good place (or food truck) to get a breakfast sandwich around Rittenhouse? Anything from basic bread, egg, cheese and meat to something more creative...
Thank you!

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    cussbucket Aug 23, 2007 04:40 PM

    Ants Pants is fantastic, cheap, and has some of the best breakfast sandwiches in town. Couldn't recommend it more highly.

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      jerseytomato Aug 23, 2007 06:45 PM

      i love ants pants for brunch-will have to try their sandwiches.
      i tried anna's today and had a simple, tasty egg and cheese sandwich. and the roll was as fresh as you can get- it was delivered to anna while i was ordering!

      1. re: jerseytomato
        OlderPhiladelphian Aug 23, 2007 09:01 PM

        As an aside, Anna's rolls come from Sarcones and when they are fresh, they cant be beat. For lunch try her tuna hoagie on a Scarcones roll. Cant beat the freshness.

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          Adamlick Aug 24, 2007 06:19 AM

          Just tried ants pants cafe this morning ... Awesome ham,egg, and cheese.

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      righter Aug 23, 2007 12:07 PM

      I've also heard people who swear by the breakfast sandwiches at Ants Pants at 22nd & South. Not quite Rittenhouse, but close.

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        jba1216 Aug 23, 2007 01:42 PM

        ants pants has the best bagels in town...not sure where they get them from. and yes, their breakfast sandwiches are great!

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          JT007 Aug 23, 2007 01:57 PM

          fantastic BEC's (bacon egg cheese)...hard roll, fried egg and sharp cheddar

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            JT007 Aug 24, 2007 06:39 AM

            while not in Rittenhouse area, the best breakfast sandwich I've found is at DiBruno's Pronto on 9th street...egg, pancetta, provolone and garlicky greens on a seeded roll...its amazing

      2. monavano Aug 23, 2007 09:38 AM

        Also just remembered the name of a diner called Little Pete's. It's on 17th St.
        http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rls=GGLJ,GGLJ:2007-20,GGLJ:en&um=1&q=little+diner&near=Philadelphia,+PA&fb=1&view=text&latlng=39949370,-75169237,2389758576292152655

        www.piealamona.blogspot.com

        1. monavano Aug 23, 2007 09:12 AM

          Just avoid the egg sandwiches at Cosi. Gross, rubbery pre-cooked egg product.

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            kel1971 Aug 22, 2007 03:00 PM

            Rachel's Nosheri on 19th and Sansom. Very good egg sandwiches, nice people and quick service!!

            1. OlderPhiladelphian Aug 20, 2007 08:28 PM

              Try Anna's a vendor cart located on the SW corner of 18th and Chestnut St. Always good fresh food.

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                jba1216 Aug 21, 2007 06:58 AM

                I love the breakfast sandwiches at Four Seasons buffet/sandwich shop on Chestnut between 16th and 17th - very cheesy, and they are not skimpy with the egg or meat either!

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                  Adamlick Aug 22, 2007 12:46 PM

                  I second Anna's cart. My doorman tipped me off to Anna's cart and I have been a loyal customer since. Great ham, egg, and cheese at a great price. Very friendly.

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