Weekends are short – make the most of the two-day leisure time with brunch. Local chefs deliver the breakfast-lunch goods – like decadent eggs Benedict, brioche French toast, raw bar platters and more – to help extend the AM hours into the afternoon. Below, some Saturday and Sunday spots to unwind before the work week begins all over again.
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Abby Park
Take a break from the city life and head to Milton for a suburban twist on brunch. With dishes like creme brulee french toast with candied bacon to crab cake benedicts, the Abby Park offerings are as delicious as anything in town - plus there's more parking and a shorter wait.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Abigail's
Abigail's isn't called Kendall Square's neighborhood spot for nothing. When the weekday crowds have cleared, you can join in-the-know neighborhood residents and visitors for boozy morning cocktails and generous portions of your favorite brunch-y dishes.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm
Alden & Harlow
Hungry in Harvard Square? Let chef Michael Scelfo host you for brunch at his subterranean spot on Brattle Street, where the mid-morning offerings are scrambled, smoked and skillet-roasted, but most importantly - seasonal.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:30am - 2:00pm
Aquitaine
Unwind on the weekend over a bistro brunch at Aquitaine. Like the restaurant itself, the a la carte and prix fixe menus blend chic sophistication and classic Parisian taste with options like salad Nicoise, steak & eggs and variations on the omelette.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm
11 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-734-8400
Aquitaine Chestnut Hill
Master the art of French brunching with Aquitaine Chestnut Hill. With an array of omelettes to croque monsieurs and truffled bacon burgers, the menu is imbued with time-honored tastes and Parisian bistro style.
Availability: Saturday 11:30am - 3:00pm & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Aquitaine Dedham
Sunday mornings in the suburbs are a whole lot tastier, thanks to Aquitaine Dedham's breakfast and lunch specialities. Brunchers can opt for French-inspired a la carte and prix fixe dishes like duck confit poutine and classic egg entrees.
Availability: Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Area Four
Of course there's pizza on the brunch menu at Area Four, but the kitchen team at the Cambridge restaurant is also hard at work in the morning hours creating a robust menu of dishes like breakfast sandwiches, baked French toast, The Hot Mess and more.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:30am - 2:30pm
ArtBar
You'll definetly want to stop by ArtBar on a sunny weekend and relax with a mimosa on their beautiful patio - or their riverside dining room. The modern, yet comfortable atmosphere is perfect when enjoying their buttermilk fried chicken and waffles or one of their delectable brunch sandwiches.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
2027 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02421
781-301-6655
Artistry on the Green
They do brunch to the nines at Artistry on the Green in the Inn at Hastings Park. Located in a beautiful historic home in Lexington, that's been transfromed into a boutique inn, Artistry is the perfect place for some brunch with a side of bucolic scenery.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Ashmont Grill
When it comes to brunch, the folks at Ashmont Grill are not playing around. The Dorchester spot is busy from the start of service right up until the end, serving up house-blend Bloody Marys and their signature dishes - the legendary grass fed burger and the open-face train-wreck fries omelet.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
25 Edwin H Land Boulevard
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-868-4444
Bambara Restaurant
If you've ever stopped by for Bambara for breakfast, you know they can hold their own in the early mornings. But their brunch is even better, with an expanded menu, Bambara elevates your American breakfast classics.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 8:00am - 2:00pm
Banyan
Head South (to the South End, that is) for your weekend brunch fix. Banyan puts their signature touch on savory plates like eggs Benedict on a griddled doughnut or a bowl of morning ramen.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Bar Boulud
With a tasty menu and live jazz music to boot, Bar Boulud takes brunching to a whole new level of relaxation. The only potential stressor: choosing between breakfast options like delectable Belgian waffles or lunch items like steak frites.
Availability: Sunday 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Bar Mezzana
Wake up to the taste of the Italian coastline with this brunch. With Chef Colin Lynch's simple yet authentic menu you'll debate between a plate of soft scrambled egg with chive and caviar or sweetening up your morning with a warm house made pistachio donut...or all of the above.
Availability: Sunday 10:30am - 2:00pm
BISq
BISq is doing the brunch game right. With freshly shucked oysters and their must have Brunch Hook Up charcuterie board, the Inman Square spot is the perfect place to meet up with friends and eat some great food Sunday morning.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am - 2:30pm
Bistro Duet
Bistro Duet combines live jazz with an array of modern French dishes (smoked salmon Benedict, duck confit waffles, and Nutella Tartins, just to name a few) for a Sunday brunch that hits the spot (and all the right notes).
Availability: Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Bostonia Public House
Dig in Downtown—on top of a Bloody Mary bar, Bostonia Public House offers culinary brunch creations to celebrate the weekend, whether it's short rib biscuits or raw bar specialties.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Brasserie Jo
Brasserie Jo ups the sophistication quotient with their french inspired brunch. You won't be able to resist their delectable crepes or their croque monsieur. Don't forget to order the refreshing Grand Jo mimosa while you're at it.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Brunch as the Eastern Europeans would right in Union Square. Bronwyn’s weekly offerings include omelettes, schnitzels and wursts as well as pfannkuchen (German pancakes) and knödel (dumplings). There are plenty of brunchy beverages to be had and the elusive Bronburger makes an appearance so you can rest assured you’ll be well watered and fed.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am - 2:30pm
Capo
Brunch gets an Italian touch at Capo. Head to Southie on the weekend to indulge in Nutella French toast, breakfast pizza and more from chef Tony Susi and team.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 2:30pm
Catalyst
The pastry du jour and the donut du jour may be the big draw for sweets loving brunchers but there's no shortage of savory deliciousness on the menu at Catalyst. Every week, chef-owner William Kovel And co. serve up goodies from breakfast sandwiches to burgers with plenty in between.
Availability: Sundays 10:30am–2:30pm
Ceia
Looking for a relaxing Sunday morning? Newburyport makes for an ideal destination - Ceia Kitchen + Bar, specifically. Taking inspiration from coastal Portugal, France and Spain their menu is refreshing and the perfect way to start your day.
Availability: Sunday 11:30am - 3:00pm
Centre Street Café
Centre Street Café keeps true to its name with robust cafe-style brunch plates for JP diners. Mid-morning guests can dig in to the Truckstop (featuring both pancakes and eggs), biscuits & gravy, meatball Parmesan and more.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Coppa
If you're looking for a cozy little brunch in the South End, grab a table at Coppa. They have a simple, yet satisfying brunch menu that puts an Italian twist on your favorites. Enjoy some savory, yet sweet zeppoles or go right for their hangover pizza.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Coppersmith
DIY Bloody Marys, creative egg Benedicts—Coppersmith has all the makings of a standout weekend brunch. The Southie restaurant serves up hearty specialties, from skillet cornbread to poached eggs shakshuka.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Davio's Boston
This Sunday treat yourself to a fine dining brunch at Back Bay's northern Italian steakhouse, Davio's. A big appetite is a must here, where you'll want to try everything - from the rich, Italian takes on breakfast dishes to the classics like spagettini carbonara with eggs, pancetta, parmigiano and cream.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Gaslight
Brunch Parisienne brasserie style at Gaslight. Whether you're after a croque monsieur or caramelized banana crepes, the kitchen will transport you across the Atlantic for your mid-morning meal.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Gaslight - Lynnfield
The North Shore's not left out when it comes to awesome brunches.You can go all out at Gaslight Lynnfield, where scrumptious pastries, truffle fries and smoked chorizo are among the offerings. Or you can go with the prix fixe option to try an array of things.
Availability: Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
1230 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-497-0400
Grafton Street Pub and Grill
You're all but guaranteed to be stuffed when you leave Harvard Square staple, Grafton Street Pub and Grill. This Irish influenced menu is a tantalizing blend of classic comforts with New England influence. Choose between a classic Irish breakfast or towering stacks of Texas style french toast.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:30am - 4:00pm
Harvest
With a focus on modern New England cuisine, you'll be getting only the freshest ingredients here. This Harvard Square classic will have everything you're looking for from Eggs Benedict to Chocolate Chip Pancakes. If you want a little bit of everything make sure to take them up on their Three-Course Prix Fixe option.
Availability: Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Henrietta's Table
The award-winning Sunday brunch at Henrietta's Table, available for $50 per person, is the stuff of legends. The all-you-can eat extravaganza changes every week but you can expect all your favorites (bagels, smoked salmon, waffles, omelettes, bacon, sausage and freshly shucked oysters ) and lots of them. An à la carte menu is available on Saturdays.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 12:00 - 3:00pm
500 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-532-5300
Island Creek Oyster Bar
Nothing goes with a bloody mary quite like raw bar, which makes Island Creek Oyster Bar the perfect Sunday brunch destination. The shore food section of the menu is another sure thing for seafood lovers but there's also an array of egg dishes, pastries and lunch-y items to choose from, too.
Availability: Sunday 10:30am-3:00pm
La Brasa
Less is definetly more at La Brasa, where the pared down menu keeps things pretty straightforward with simple yet flavorful fare. Go big with the ribeye with green chili hash or keep it light with freshly shucked oysters.
Availability: Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
1357 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-338-5300
La Motta's
There's a lot to love on La Motta's mid-morning menu. Whether your cravings run sweet (like hot cinnamon sugar bombs) or savory (like the bacon avocado omelette), you'll find something to satisfy on the a la carte and prix fixe menus.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
L'Espalier
Brunch in the lap of luxury at L'Espalier. The sophisticated (and tres, tres French) spot in the Back Bay is the epitome of elegance with options like oysters and caviar as well as eggs benedict and French toast (though the L'Espalier versions of these brunch mainstays come topped with lobster and foie gras, respectively).
Lincoln Tavern
Wake up and smell the baking - Lincoln Tavern's wood-fired pizzas add a dose of marinara (or meatball or veg) to your morning. Snag a table in Southie to partake of the full array of eats.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Liquid Art House
Brunch is a beautiful thing - the culinary artists at Liquid Art House make the menu their canvas for the early afternoon meal with creative touches like foie gras & duck eggs, stuffed French toast and Jameson-infused gravy & biscuits.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Little Donkey
Here's a sneaky way to snag a table at the perpetually-packed Little Donkey: brunch. The Central Square spot churns out an extensive menu of globally-inspired small plates including near-legendary dinner faves (the pickle brined fried chicken and foie gras-topped burger) as well as lots of baked goods and egg dishes.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Loco Taqueria
It's okay to go a little crazy at Loco's brunch. The South Boston restaurant features an eclectic menu of weekend plates, from ceviches to guacamoles to huevos-topped enchiladas, all well-matched by a morning marg.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Masa
Brunch gets a touch of Southwestern flair at Masa, where you can order a heaping plate of huevos rancheros or the ultimate breakfast burrito. If adult beverages are part of your brunching agenda, be sure to have a look at the specialty drinks list for spicy takes on bloody marys, margaritas and mimosas.
Availability: Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm & Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm
The Merchant
Say oui to brunch at The Merchant, where you'll find all of your favorites and then some. This Downtown Crossing brasserie offers French-inflected fare like croque madame and omelettes as well as classic comfort food like country fried chicken sandwich - there's something for everyone.
Availability: Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm & Sunday 10:30am - 3:00pm
Metropolis
Make your way to Metropolis where it's easy like Sunday (and Saturday) morning with a menu of elevated brunch classics. From brioche French toast to traditional eggs Benedict, the South End cafe keeps the hungry at bay with refined (and tasty) plates.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Miel Brasserie Provencale
Take a mini trip to France by way of Fort Point Channel. The team at Miel Brasserie Provencale brings the South of France to Boston brunchers with savories like crepe jambon and croque madame as well as sweets (miel means honey, after all) like nutella French toast.
Availability: Sunday 10:30am-3:00pm
Mistral
Make the most of your Sunday morning at Mistral with elegant, Mediterranean brunch entrees. You can opt for the seasonally inspired omelettes or satiate a sweet-tooth with decadent French toast to have your fill of sophisticated French fare.
Availability: Sunday 10:30am - 2:00pm
Moonshine 152
Every week the Moonshine 152 kitchen unveils another brunch special to make Parks and Rec's Ron Swanson proud. Swing by to see what robust options the team has concocted in homage to the character's beloved breakfast foods.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Mooo....
Treat yourself to an acoustic brunch at Mooo. The modern steakhouse atop Beacon Hill won't disappoint - the menu includes all your breakfast comforts and seven different steak options. Or opt for something from the pastry shop (house made pop tarts!) of sweets are your thing.
Availability: Sunday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Oak Long Bar
Make a beeline for the Back Bay come Sunday morning, where Oak Long Bar has all your brunching needs covered. Start with a wake up cocktail and just work your way down the menu, which features shareables like lobster hushpuppies, cinnamon monkey bread and avocado crab toast.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm
Outlook at The Envoy
The future is bright for Fort Point brunchers - The Outlook at the Envoy strikes the perfect balance at their weekend brunch - food and drink, breakfast and lunch, sweet and savory. Every palate in every party will find something that strikes their fancy.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
59 John F. Kennedy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-491-9851
Park Restaurant & Bar
Forget about the three Rs; the folks at Park Restaurant and Bar have the three Bs - that's Benedicts, Bloodys and biscuits - covered with their weekend brunch menu. Brave the throngs of Harvard Square students and tourists to have your fill.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
45 Chapel Street
Needham, MA 02492
781-559-0532
Petit Robert Needham
Give your brunch a Parisienne flair at Petit Robert Needham. The menu includes croque madames and monsiuers and four varieties of Benedicts to choose from. And the best part – French women don’t get fat (that’s a rule, right?) so you can have all the hollandaise you want.
Availability: Every Day 11:00am - 3:00pm
Pier 6
Enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline over brunch at Charlestown's Pier 6. There are lots of brunch classics to choose from or, if the water views put you in the mood for seafood, you can opt for selections from the raw bar or go all-in on a lobster roll.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am-3:30pm
Porto
Porto translates their seafood-focused, Mediterranean-influenced leanings right onto their brunch menu. Back Bay diners can sit down to small plates of crudo or big plates of eggs, crepes and avocado toast, depending on their mood and their appetite.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-2:30pm
Post 390
Back Bay brunching gets a farm to table twist at Post 390. Pop in on a weekend morning to tuck into a menu of refined American classics made with locally-sourced, farm-fresh goodies. Cozy up to the fireplace or ask for a table with a view of the John Hancock and Trinity Church.
Availability: Sunday 10:00am - 2:30pm
Precinct
Brunch at Precinct may be pretty as a picture – it’s also mighty tasty, too. The team at the Back Bay restaurant housed within the Loews Hotel applies their approachable style to beloved brunch standards while adding their own contemporary twists.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Puritan & Co.
Chef-owner Will Gilson puts out a whole lot of comfort food favorites for brunch diners at Puritan & Co. From hashes and scrambles to pasties and patty melts, he's got all the bases covered - it's no wonder the Inman Square restaurant was named one of the best brunches in and around Boston.
Availability: Sunday 10:30am-2:00pm
381 Summer St
Somerville, MA 02144
617-629-9500
Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
Have your pick of comfort food classics at Rosebud American Kitchen. You won't be able to resist amazing homemade donuts, griddled omelets, or better yet pick from their flying solo list (because you won't want to share). Just don't forget about their DIY bloody mary bar.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Row 34 Portsmouth
Take a trip to Row 34's Portsmouth outpost - they follow in their Boston sister-restaurant's footsteps with style and grace (and, lots of seafood). The Sunday morning offerings include brunch favorites with beloved seafood-y dishes, too (like the lobster omelette and fish and chips).
Availability: Sunday 10:30am - 2:30pm
The Sinclair
Make Harvard Square your brunch haven—book a table at The Sinclair to taste through the gastropub offerings, like poached eggs and biscuits with pork belly and sausage, or a full waffle flight.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Sonsie
Newbury Street stalwart, Sonsie, will keep you coming back week after week with traditional dishes from burgers to pancakes. Pick a table by the sidewalk-facing front windows to add a side of people watching to to your weekend dining.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:30pm
South End Buttery
It may be your regular stop for a cup of coffee and an on-the-go nibble, but come Saturday and Sunday mornings, the South End Buttery serves a full-on, sit down menu with all your go-to favorites. Just be sure to save room for a cupcake.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 3:00pm
State Street Provisions
Savor your weekend on State Street with State Street Provisions' lengthy brunch hours. The menu is expansive as well, ranging from raw bar towers to cheese & salumi, blueberry pancakes to Boston baked beans.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tico
Start your Saturday off right and brunch it at Tico. American cuisine with latin influence, you're guaranteed to enjoy yourself here where the drinks are always flowin'. Treat yourself to some fully-loaded breakfast nachos or choose a few of their small plates to share with the table. But always get the bubble trouble to start your weekend.
Availability: Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Tip Tap Room
Chef Brian Poe’s ode to exotic meats an beers takes a walk on the ever-so-slightly tamer side for brunch. Swing by the Beacon Hill eatery to indulge in any (or all) of your favorites – from avocado toast to burrata with aged coppa and heirloom tomatoes.
Availability: Every Day 10:30am – 3:00pm
Top of the Hub
Word on the street: brunch tastes even better from fifty-two floors up. See for yourself at Top of the Hub's Sunday brunch where the eggs Benedict, in its myriad preparations, is a mainstay on the menu.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am-2:00pm
Toro
Feeling bullish this weekend? Grab a group of friends and head to Toro. They have perfected the Barcelona-style tapas game, so share a couple of their more lunchy options or go solo and devour one of their top notch breakfast dishes. Either way this is the place to be...
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 2:30pm
Tremont 647
Leave it to Andy Husbands to top his eggs Benedict with a rotating array of house-smoked and cured meats - pulled pork, ham and housemade hotlinks. The meat-focused chef, who also operates The Smoke Shop in Cambridge, welcomes guests every weekend.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:30am - 3:00pm
Tres Gatos
Mix it up with your typical brunch routine and check out Tres Gatos. Their Spanish style brunch takes on traditional pancakes with their scrumptious sweet potato pancakes, or try their decadent creamy scrambled eggs. After, walk off your full belly and check out their unique set up with attached book and music store.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Vicki Lee's
Just when you thought Vicki Lee's couldn't out do themselves in the breakfast game...they did. You'll have to stop by for their Sunday brunch, where you can bet that you'll have some of the best waffles or french toast in the area.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 8:00am - 3:00pm
Ward 8
Ward 8 kicks it up a notch when it comes to brunch. With their not so typical french toast...(hint: it's a casserole) or their amazing lobster crepes stuffed with eggs, three cheese and homefries. Last but not least, don't forget to top it off with one of their fried oyster shooters!
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 2:00pm
