Restaurant Review

RESTAURANT REVIEW Well Fed

By Franqui-Ann J. Raffaele, Esq.

I was given the opportunity to review a restaurant for this issue. I’ve read through every SIDEBAR restaurant review for the past few years and even visited a few. So when I received the honor to write my own, I relished the opportunity to highlight one of my favorite brunch spots – Well Fed.

Located in the quaint village of Skippack, Well Fed is a hidden gem right on Route 73. Like most brunch spots, their hours are limited: 8:00 AM. to 2:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant offers indoor and, with the upcoming warm weather, outdoor seating. Inside, the restaurant has the feel of a family-friendly diner mixed with a modern twist. The welcoming atmosphere is matched with a homey feel. The tables and counters are clean and organized, sleek but with rustic flare. When you enter, you can catch a glimpse of the hustle and bustle of the chefs in the kitchen. On busy lunch rushes, the longest wait for a table is twenty minutes, depending on your party size, or you can catch a spot at the counter in the center of the action.

Well Fed treats each patron like family. One of the best indicators of that theme is the staff. They are the heart of the establishment and make each visit inclusive and special. I personally have a server who knows my order as soon as I walk in the door – and I’m not the only one. Besides my personal bias, each server is attentive, consistent, and friendly. This has been tried and true at each of my visits. The servers provide quality service to each patron of the restaurant. Sitting inside, you can hear the cheerful conversations between staff and customers. It’s truly a family friendly place, welcoming to children and parents alike. The ambience is perfect for a business lunch, family meal, or breakfast out with friends.

Well Fed lives up to its name – offering a monthly changing menu of delicious breakfast and lunch options. The menu is posted on Facebook each month. Well Fed is more than the average brunch spot. They offer unique twists on old classics and

Well Fed 4006 W. Skippack Pike, Skippack, Pennsylvania, 19474 610-584-0900 Hours Open Wednesday through Sunday 8am until 2pm feelwellfed.com

exquisitely crafted creations of their own making. They offer dining in or takeout options. The best part? All the food is made from scratch with good portion sizes and at reasonable prices. The chefs are accommodating to your restrictions or preferences, allowing changes and substitutions for many of the options. My go-to is the classic turkey sandwich with French fries, but other favorites at the restaurant include the handcrafted omelets, the delicious banana bread French toast, the crisp Cali fried chicken, avocado toast (for the millennials out there), and their specialty grilled ham and cheese sandwiches.

My most recent visit was like every other visit – nothing short of excellent. When I arrived, it was the lunch rush on a Saturday. A party of three, myself included, was able to get a table in 15 minutes. The new menu was just released and I took in the newest additions. I ended up opting for the meal I can never pass up – my favorite, the turkey sandwich; while members of my party ordered an array of breakfast options – including waffles, eggs, and bacon. My party and I only spent a few minutes after ordering before the food was delivered to the table. My turkey sandwich offered a delicious helping of sliced turkey, piled high and topped with crispy, perfect bacon and fresh lettuce stuffed between two slices of whole wheat bread. The handmade French fries were cut with a mindful potato-to-outer-layer ratio, just enough salt and spice, crispy and tasty. My party members enjoyed their waffle, perfectly cooked, and served with warm syrup, flavorful scrambled eggs, and well-seasoned home fries. The bacon was eaten within seconds of being placed on the table. The server we had repeatedly came back to our table to check on us and offered a joke or two.

Like most restaurants during the pandemic, Well Fed struggled, but survived. They continue to thrive in a world of uncertainty. If you’re interested in a family friendly restaurant with delicious food and wonderful waitstaff, visit Well Fed today! Eat local.