SkyBrunch at Top of the Tower

LOVE LOVE LOVE. I heard this place was amazing and had to try it for myself. I didn’t realize that reservations needed to be made far in advance, but luckily there was a cancellation so we got to eat there. The omelette bar is phenomenal! There are so many options to choose from and the chefs were quite pleasant. The servers were all quite friendly, especially the twins that waited on our table. I also was a huge fan that there was more than just breakfast food! I definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys excellent food with a view!

This is our third time here and I don’t think we’ll ever get tired of it! Great view, great food with nice friendly service!

Third time at Skybrunch and we like it more every visit. Brought our moms today and created new fans! Started planning our next visit before the first bite.

My parents, fiancé and I came in for brunch and it was absolutely amazing. Aside from the beautiful view, the variety of food that was offered was incredible. Additionally, the service was exceptional and the complimentary drink was a nice touch. I started off at the omelet station which was delicious. The chefs making the omelets were very pleasant and enjoyable to talk to while we waited. The parfaits come in a little martini glass which was too cute– and tasty! I obviously had to try a little bit of everything– shrimp, Mac and cheese, chicken marsala, sushi, sausage, quiche, bacon — all of this was great. My fiancé had an entire plate of the bacon because he loved it so much. My dad had the prime rib and had nothing but great things to say about it.
At one point the sushi was low and we alerted one of the staff members and within seconds a brand new platter was out. I wish I wasn’t so full because there was so much more I could have tried. I got the Piece of Heaven complimentary drink. It was more of a dessert martini so if you get it, I would suggest getting it towards the end of your meal. My parents got the drink that was equivalent to a Bloody Mary and they LOVED it.
To me, the service is always a key ingredient to a a great experience and I can say that we had a great server and everyone, including the hostesses, were very accommodating. I would definitely recommend this place for the food, the amazing view of Philly and great service.

As I mentioned in my last review, Top of the Tower is a gorgeous venue. I recently went back for Drink Philly’s Anniversary party.
If views are your thing, this is your place. Be warned, if it’s raining hard enough and dark outside, the views go away. That’s quite unfortunate but a truth.
Luckily, the venue has other things going for it. At the event, they were serving passed hors d’oeuvres. They weren’t just your run of the mill appetizers either. Think duck empanadas, duck spring roll with BBQ sauce, puffed savory pastry with bacon and a pesto sauce. And they had killer lamb chops too.
The servers were professional and friendly. One server knew that my group was looking for lamb chops and was able to hook us up when they came out of the kitchen. They were definitely a hot item.
Unfortunately, the building staff in the lobby were not so great. They were rude and inappropriate. That’s definitely not the best last impression to have.
I wish I could be adding a ton of view pictures but the rain but a damper in any of that activity. I’ll just need to go back for brunch. It’s a bit pricy at $ 50 per adult, however sounds like a great special occasion option.
Pro-​tip: if you are my friend and are getting married, please book this venue, as I would like to attend. Thanks a bunch

Top of the tower was nice. Building staff not so much.

My wife and I went with a couple friends last weekend. Having read the mixed reviews, I was pleasantly surprised by Skybrunch!
First of all, the food was excellent. The crème brûlée French toast and fried chicken were to die for. My custom omelet was made with love. The pecan smoked bacon was crispy and rich. The sushi was nothing special, but its mere availability at a brunch was a bonus. And the desserts were delightful.
I was also very pleased with the service. The co-​owner greeted us with a smile and later checked on us at our table. After our meal, she invited a group of us up to the next floor to experience the view from the outdoor balconies. Nicest lady ever!
The views were obviously breathtaking. Honestly I should have paid more attention to the vista during my meal, but I was too busy stuffing myself.

Did Brunch with a group of friends on a beautiful clear Sunday morning. Parking in the building and access to the Skybrunch is convenient and easy.
The staff welcomed us and we (and everyone else) had spectacular views of Philadelphia and the Delaware River. On aa clear day the views are fantastic.
Bruch had a wide selection included smoked fishes, custom egg orders and a wide variety of other very good dishes. Price includes one of the special drinks which were unique and well made.
With the excellent service, good food and wonderful views, we recommend going to here.

I came here for Sunday brunch for my birthday with the bf and three friends. I made the reservation ahead of time with no issues. The menu on the website sounded really great for a brunch buffet. The most memorable, obviously is the one at LaCroix. I was hoping that SkyBrunch could match that level for a slightly lower price.
The best part of the place is definitely the view. Every angle of the city is gorgeous at this height.
The food at brunch was just so ordinary. The best I would say would have been the fried chicken. The egg station is just a joke. I make better scrambled eggs at my house. Gah, the scrambled eggs at LaCroix were so heavenly. The person at the station didn’t seem like he knew what he was doing. He made my friend’s omelet look so unappetizing that she didn’t eat it.
There was sushi but most of it was gone. The meat station was sad looking. Desserts were okay but not spectacular. For $ 50 per person, you do get an alcoholic beverage but even this did not make up for the mediocre food.
Definitely stick to LaCroix for Sunday brunch buffet!

Sorry, the view is good but the rest is not up to the price tag. Selection was nothing to brag about.
The bread wasn’t good. Only had one meat selection. Filthy carpet, really not impressed. Will not recommend it.

Rooftop terrace plus alcohol has summertime written all over it! I am glad Philly is stepping up its game and offering food and drinks with amazing views of this beautiful city. The terrace is just a terrace. There is no seating or twinkling lights like you may find at other rooftop bars. The views, though, are breathtaking. Be sure to hold on to your cellphone or camera tightly when taking photos. I was able to get a beer for only $ 4 versus at least $ 10 at NYC rooftop bars. Score! There are some light bites available to purchase.
This bar is CASH only. There is an ATM located next to the elevators but try to avoid additional bank fees and get cash ahead of time.
Note that the tower is only open on Sundays for brunch and Wednesdays during CCSips. It gets crowded here during Sips. I suggest getting here at or around 5pm (when it opens).

We were treated so very well… from the moment we entered the building. This was our very 1^st time… bringing our guest from Paris for a relaxing brunch above the city.
The views were magnificent and it was a beautiful day to see everywhere… from the Top…
Brunch was very nice, from the crab claw shooters to great salmon choices and made to order omelets. Drink coupons on Unilocal… so everyone enjoyed Bloody Marys and Mimosas.
All of the staff were extremely accommodating and very friendly. We did have a chance to meet one of the partners, who gave us some history of the building, as well as the area. Overall, A really nice homey experience… in the middle of a big city!

Took my mother for brunch was very nice food excellent and service even better. A place to treat yourself don’t cheat yourself.

Mediocre food selection, tasty food, but very disappointing ambiance, décor and atmosphere.
There is definitely a demand for brunch buffets in the city, so props to SkyBrunch for capitalizing on the opportunity– but there’s no way this would survive if not for the city view and popularity of the venue for private events. They roll out some tables, throw on standard tablecloths and set up small food «stations» in the hallway. The music selection playing throughout breakfast was incredibly confusing and inappropriate for a Sunday brunch. Overall it just felt very unorganized and uninviting. The food I did have was good, but the selection was not worth $ 50 per person (especially the obviously refrigerated sushi). A for effort and I’m sure it’s a great venue if you bring in decorations, but unfortunately I don’t have any desire to return, and likely wouldn’t recommend for the price.

This review is for CC Sips, which is the only time outside of Sunday brunch it is open to the public. Located on the 50^th floor, it’s all about the views! 5 stars for the view alone! Regularly this is an event space, and it looks it. It also explains why it’s cash only at the various drink & food tables, although there is an ATM.
I tried the fried mac & cheese balls per another Unilocalers suggestion, and despite being big, they were bland & dry. Only saving grace was the salsa verde served w/​it, along w/​some pecan smoked bacon I added from the hot dog condiment bar. Still wouldn’t recommend them tho even with those additions.
There are lots of nice nooks & crannies throughout the window spaces to hang out taking in the views. They also have tables set up in every room to have a seat & enjoy the food options, along with a dj spinning some tunes.
Would definitely recommend checking this place out for drinks, if you don’t mind paying cash, just go elsewhere if you’re hungry.

I recently attended a wedding at this venue, and for those considering using this space for a similar reason, I just wanted to offer up this observation:
The sound was terrible.
Don’t get me wrong: the staff was friendly and efficient, the views were amazing, and the setting was clean and well kept for the occasion. But when your wireless microphone system sporadically cuts out the entire night (basically interrupting the MCs at every turn and almost every person who got up to speak) and without resolution, and the output from your speakers was not well balanced, it can really throw the evening off.
I also do wonder about the odd selection of background music that was played during the speeches (sometimes apparently as an afterthought, as it would start a few minutes after the speaker had started), although my apologies if they were selections picked by the bride/​groom — but they seemed odd, out of place, and did more to distract than they did to help the mood.
Consider also the problem with not having the audio for the slideshow already set up so that a seamless transition could be ensured. Sure, it’s not a deal breaker, but it’s an unnecessary inconvenience that adds stress to what is already a heavily-​coordinated evening.
The venue as a whole was beautiful and the service was commendable overall, but I would hope that they are not resting on the laurels of their strengths, and neglecting to shore up their services when it comes to providing sound and audio for a wedding. If you are thinking of coming here for your wedding, I would be sure to ask them what they have done to resolve this problem since then.

Great view. Food was ok. Not very quick to replenish the buffet. The free cocktail was nice. Very cold inside. Hostesses seemed like it was their 1^st day.

3.5 stars. I was here for a wedding. #1– the view is breathtaking. #2– the staff is amazing… Tony in particular was the sweetest server, so kind and hard working.
5 stars for cocktail hour. Great selection of food, great assortment of cocktails, large space to mingle, amazing staff. Highlight of the night.
3 stars (a generous rating) for the sit down meal– maybe I ordered the wrong entrée (chicken), the steak looked delicious.
1 star for the mold growing on the roof outside! The view was obstructed by lots and lots of moss and mold. Ew.

If a cash bar wedding/​frat party is your scene, then you should definitely check out Top of the Tower. If you’re really just going to marvel at the view and sip $ 4 wine during Center City Sips, then don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Obviously, the view is what makes this place. A 360 panorama of the city from the 50^th floor is not something the average folk get to see every day. Apparently there is a balcony, but either it was closed on the night we went, or I didn’t feel like crawling my way through the throngs of 20-​somethings to get there.
There are several mini-​bars throughout the banquet area and getting a drink is a quick task. The bartenders were very friendly, but if you’re the type who likes to sit and chill at the bar, well this is not the place as there are no seats. If you want to sit down, there are a number of tables, so just stalk one until people get up and you can snag their seat.
The music is numbingly loud, so be prepared to get to know today’s top Bieber hit and see the video (there is a big screen for this). There is food, which is $ 5 and set up much in the way a buffet-​style wedding would be catered. We had the fried macaroni, which was decent.
I came for the view and now that I’ve seen it, I doubt I’ll be back — unless someone I know has an event here, in which case, I should probably get some wealthier friends.

A date suggested that we go to Top of the Tower for Summer Sips. Still kind of a newbie to Philly, I had to google all of that just to figure out what it meant.
Top of the tower turned out to be a breathtaking view of Philly+ from 51 stories above. Summer Sips offers great drink deals citywide at participating establishments. Before we knew it, two hours had passed. It’s a great way to get to know someone new!
Some pro tips:
— A $ 4 glass of wine tastes much better when enjoyed on the 51^st floor.
— If the balcony isn’t open, definitely come back when it is! The dizzying view, the wind coming around the corner by the Comcast Building and the conversations you’ll overhear set to some thumping background music is worth it.
— Do not set your empty or full glass on the balcony ledge. A man in black is watching.
— The menu is 75% chicken. Skip the food if you don’t like or eat chicken. You’re also in luck if you like macaroni.
— The line for the wine and beer is way shorter than the mixed drinks line.
— I know that some people are more entitled to wonderful things than others, but please give others a chance to have a few moments for photo ops and conversation at the balcony ledge.
Go, get tipsy and see your crazy city from a view you probably didn’t realize was so accessible!