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
Alta Strada
This Wellesley-based flagship restaurant from chef Michael Schlow brings a warm, inviting brick interior to Saturday & Sunday brunch. The menu is a mix of Italian favorites — chopped antipasti salad and meatballs with spicy tomato basil sauce — and more modern, trendy options like the pancakes with whipped nutella, blueberries and hazelnut crumble. All in all, the end result is an excellent brunch experience.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm
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 Kendall Square
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
Area Four South End
This trendy South End spot located in a luxury apartment complex has an open-concept kitchen, modern decor and sturdy wood tables. Traditional brunch items like cinnamon buns and buttermilk biscuits & gravy are available, but the restaurant is known for its signature pizzas. Try their breakfast pizza with sour cream, potatoes, bacon, cheddar, scallions, banana pepper relish and eggs.
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 - 2:00pm
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
B3
The Back Bay culinary destination, B3, is bringing a southern twist to brunch in the city. Stray away from the traditional brunch cocktails with their Back Bay bloody (it uses black pepper infused vodka!). While you're at it, try the chicken and waffles, or shrimp and grits, for a real taste of southern hospitality.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm
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 11:00am - 3:00pm
Beacon Hill Bistro
Whether you're staying in the hotel, or just want to try out an awesome brunch spot, Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro has you covered. The hotel is two blocks from Boston Common in upscale Beacon Hill, so start your weekend morning off with an omelette or some pancakes. You can walk off the calories in the park after.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
The Beehive
Find live Jazz music at The Beehive's brunch, the perfect accompaniment to some of the city’s most sippable cocktails. For eats, eggs shakshuka, poutine topped with short rib & poached eggs and grilled chorizo hash are among the favorites.
Availability: Saturdays & Sundays 9:30am - 3:00pm
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 du Midi
Brunch like the French, and start your weekend morning with croque monsieur or quiche. Bistro du Midi has a wonderful way of showcasing modern Provencal cuisine without forgetting a beloved brunch companion, the mimosa.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Bodega Canal
Put a Mexican twist on all of your breakfast favorites at Bodega Canal. This West End spot knows how to pack a punch with their breakfast torta and chilaquiles, and their churro french toast with chipotle maple syrup is a can't miss.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm
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
Branch Line
Start off your weekend morning right with brunch from Branch Line in Watertown. Try their bacon & egg sandwich on Iggy's bread. Plus, it's their rotating coffee program that'll really kickstart your Sunday.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 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
Bristol Lounge
The Bristol Lounge is offering brunch two ways: on Saturday's, diners can pick from the savory to the sweet from an a la carte menu, while Sunday's are set for a rotating all-you-can-eat brunch buffet.
Availability: Saturdays: 10:30am-3:00pm; Sundays: 9:00am-1:30pm
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
Burro Bar
Burro Bar brings authentic, Mexican brunch options to Brookline. With plenty to chose from, they're a quick solution to a dull morning. Pair a bloody maria (with mezcal, of course) with a big plate of huevos rancheros.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 2:00pm
Buttermilk & Bourbon
Find Southern hospitality in the heart of Back Bay. Get transported to the Bayou by way of Buttermilk & Bourbon, which offers up New Orleans-inspired cuisine. Order some warm honey glazed biscuits, fresh beignets or their famous crawfish eggs benedict. Their brunch may have just launched in June 2017, but its already a staple around Boston.
Availability: Sundays 10:00am - 3:00pm
The Cafe at Taj Boston
Head to prestigious Back Bay for a swanky and satisfying weekend brunch featuring contemporary American and Indian cuisine. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely (and beautiful) walk through the nearby Boston Public Gardens.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 7:00am - 4:30pm
Cafe Fleuri
Elegant and ornate, this Langham Hotel hotspot is an upscale option for Sunday City Brunch, with seatings available at 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm and 1:30pm. Buffet-style dining includes seafood, salads, omelettes and a carving station, plus an indulgent selection of desserts.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
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 the team at this beloved West Broadway mainstay.
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
Cinquecento
Start your day right and mangia at Cinquecento. Choose the prix fixe menu, which includes coffee or tea, a ricotta fritter and a glass of juice, plus your choice of a frittata, soft scrambled eggs or fig French toast — or go a la carte. Did we mention that pasta for breakfast is an option? It wouldn't be a true Italian place without it, right?
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10am-3pm
Citizen
Yes, it's pretty cool that you can order a whole pig for dinner at Citizen Public house - but wait until you see how they do brunch. After having a long night at a Sox game, grab some English pub-styled plates in the morning like their beer baddered haddock sandwich and pair it with a savory bourbon Bloody Mary. You can still order some oysters from the raw bar, too.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm
Clink
Ever wanted to make your own bloody mary in a former jail? With over 20 ingredients at their bloody mary bar, Clink is providing a unique experience and setting for modern American brunch. Find out what the hype is all about at the Liberty Hotel.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Comedor
The Chilean suburban eatery, Comedor, is bringing a new flare to the Boston brunch scene. They add a South American spin on some classics with their scrambled egg tacos, and avocado toast with chilis and cilantro. A simple, yet effective way to improve your morning.
Availability: Sunday 11:30am - 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
Cultivar
Cultivar dares to redefine "fresh" with their seasonal brunch menu, crafted from locally sourced (read: their own on-site herb garden!) and sustainable fare. You won't know how to pick between their croque madame, ducktrap smoked salmon benedict, and malted milk french toast torrejas.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am-2:00pm
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
55 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-738-4810
Davio's - Chestnut Hill
Italian favorite, Davio's in Chestnut Hill, just went up a notch (who knew that was possible) with options like white cheese pizza with bacon, egg, scallions & white truffle oil and banana chocolate chip pancakes with maple mascarpone & caramel. Oh, did we mention they have a build your own bloody marys? Sign us up.
Availability: Sundays 11am-3pm
Davio's - Foxborough
Patriot Place just got another brunch spot, Davio's in Foxborough is now bringing a delectable brunch with sweet favorites like warm cinnamon donuts. Go all out for their grilled flat iron with poached eggs, popover and béarnaise, but don't get too full. They have their lunch menu tempting you as well.
Availability: Sundays 11am-3pm
Davio's - Lynnfield
Every Sunday, Davio's in Lynnfield will have your brunch needs covered, with an expanded menu from classics like french toast with Grand Mariner sautéed berries and Vermont maple syrup to Italian-influenced items like their prosciutto omelet filled with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and roasted potatoes.
Availability: Sundays 11am-3pm
Eastern Standard
If you like the hustle of the Fenway area at night, try it in the morning. Eastern Standard provides a memorable setting at their modern brasserie. Find French-influenced cuisine on the menu like quiche, moules provençale and rare tuna niçoise.
Availability: Sunday 10:30am - 3:00pm
Fin Point Oyster Bar
Fin Point Oyster Bar does the classics right with their breakfast menu full of benedicts, pancakes, and build-your-own omelettes.
Availability: Sunday 7:00am-3:00pm
400 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02155
617-764-1655
Five Horses Somerville
Five Horses Tavern in Somerville has something fit for all of your friends on their weekend brunch menu. Spread out with huevos rancheros, apple-cinnamon donut holes and breakfast pizza. Those struggling to get through the morning may opt for the "The Alchy" - a slice of toast and a shot of old overholt.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-3:30pm
535 Columbus Avenue
Boston, 02118
617-936-3930
Five Horses South End
Imbibe this weekend at Five Horses Tavern. Along with numerous craft beers on tap, this South End spot is pouring bellini's, mimosa's and bloody mary's made-to-order. Looking for a big pick me up? "Spike your coffee" with your choice of whiskey's, vodka's and flavored liqueurs.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-3:30pm
Foundry on Elm
The trendy brasserie styled gastropub is a brunch staple in the Davis Square neighborhood. Their robust Saturday menu is full of surprises like pork belly benedict and a grilled everything bagel with dill cream cheese. And not to be outdone, the Sunday menu offers just a handful of options but supplements with an all-you-can-eat buffet for $20.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:30am - 3:00pm
The Frogmore
Boston meets southern charm in Jamaica Plain, where The Frogmore is dishing up some Lowcountry brunches. Immerse yourself in this southern space with their country-styled plates. Shrimp and grits? Check. Flapjacks? Check. Bucket o' biscuits? Check.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 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
If you can't make it to your actual Nonna's for Sunday brunch, you can do the next best thing ad book a table at Grassona's Italian. The Washington Square spot serves quirky versions of classic dishes like tater tot-sagna and meatball eggs benny.
Availability: Sunday 10:00am - 2:30pm
Great Road Kitchen
Lobster Benedict, corn flake-crusted French toast with maple pecan butter and cast iron eggs with loaded breakfast potatoes are a few of the specialities at this Littleton institution. The menu is small and simple, but delicious.
Availability: Sunday 10:30am - 2:30pm
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
The Hourly Oyster House
In the heart of Harvard Square, find more than just oysters at The Hourly. Seafood is definitely still center stage though. Crab cakes Benedict, cornmeal and lobster pancakes and their pepper-crusted tuna BLT are all great picks.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
il Casale Belmont
Bring the whole family for Sunday brunch at il Casale Belmont, which brings Italian flare to the table. Brioche French toast with cinnamon-vanilla batter, butter gelato and crispy pancetta is a sweet standout. For a more savory option, try the house made crab cakes with panzanella salad and lemon-caper aioli. All of the options are delizioso.
Availability: Sundays 11:30am - 2:30pm
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
300 District Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
781-761-6500
Island Creek Oyster Bar Burlington
Start your morning with seafood at Island Creek Oyster Bar Burlington, with re-imagined classics like their brown butter lobster benedict, salmon burger, and yellowfin tuna melt.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-2:00pm
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
505 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-737-2272
La Casa de Pedro
Find ceviche, tres leches French toast and breakfast quesadillas at the Venezulean joint, La Casa de Pedro. Stop by their Seaport location if you're looking for a morning fiesta.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Ledger
Salem locals will love Ledger's new brunch menu, full of unique goodies like banana bread foie-ster, maple glazed pork belly, and house-made fluffernutter french toast.
Availability: Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm
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).
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:30am -2:30pm
Lincoln Tavern
Wake up and smell the coffee (and the bacon and the pancakes and the eggs). Lincoln Tavern's got brunch every day of the week so you don't have to wait for the weekend to get your fix. Just head to Southie to partake of the full array of eats.
Availability: Monday through Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Little Donkey
With globally influenced plates and a cool vibe, The Little Donkey does brunch just as well as they do dinner (if not better). How can you chose between chorizo tacos, nutella toast and carnitas hash? It gets even harder when you add exotic dishes like farro kimchi fried rice to the mix.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
The Local
Lookout city brunch spots — The Local offers a complimentary mimosa or bloody mary with any entree. What a better way to wake up on a weekend than with a free brunch cocktail? Their buttermilk pancake stack with Vermont maple syrup and corned beef skillet hash are two good options to your boozy sidekick.
Availability: Saturdays & Sundays 10:00am - 2:00pm
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 that'll satisfy both your breakfast and lunch cravings. From ceviches to guacamoles to tacos, Loco has the perfect meal for you to pair with that morning margarita.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lower Mills Tavern
Find globally inspired pub-grub with Lower Mills Tavern's brunch menu, whose cheddar biscuits and breakfast pizza pair perfectly with their long list of local brews.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm
Loyal Nine
Every loyal bruncher knows a trip to Loyal Nine in Cambridge is a must. They offer a New England-influenced menu with a great selection of raw bar options. Try their oh-so popular lobster popover, or for a more traditional order, enjoy the oat pondemnast (a savory porridge) or scrambled eggs.
Availability: Sundays 10:30am-2pm
Mamaleh's Delicatessen
Cozy up to casual counter seats or large cushy booths this weekend at Mamaleh's, where the Jewish delicatessen is serving up brunch their way. You'll find fish & bagel plates here, along with blintzes and potato knishes.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am
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
Menotomy Grill
Have yourself a patriotic morning at Menotomy Grille & Tavern. Located in the former village of "Menotomy" (now known as Arlington) where the Revolutionary War was fought, this rustic tavern is passionate about providing a classic brunch experience. Get a taste of history with their minuteman breakfast plate, or stay modern with their smoked salmon and iggy bagel.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 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
Met Back Bay
Sheet1 Posted Removed Explore This Back Bay locale may have eggs, 'cakes, salads and sandwiches, but it's their burger selection that should really make them a top-choice for brunch. Choose a base from four options (prime blend, salmon, turkey or falafel), then select your topping style like Tokyo (Asian-style), Athens (Greek-style) or Paris (French-style).
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 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
468 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
781-216-8732
The Backroom at Moody's
The 50-seat eatery tucked into the rear of the popular Waltham standby, Moody's, is showing us how brunch is really done. The Backroom offers a wide array of brunch options that could satisfy anyone. Wake up with their Sunday charcuterie board or keep it basic with their classic eggs benedict.
Availability: Sundays 8:00am - 3:00pm
Moona
Traditionally, the moona was set aside for harsh winter days but Cambridge's Moona is open all week long including Sunday brunch, where they are featuring seasonal fattoush, butternut squash fritters and a lamb kafta burger.
Availability: Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm
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
Myers + Chang
This pan Asian South End joint offers Dim Sum Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays. Small plates allow you to sample items like braised pork belly bao and fresh rolls with spicy peanut sauce. Rice and noodle dishes are available for the larger appetite.
Availability: Saturdays & Sundays 11:30am - 5:00pm
Naco Taco
This Mexican restaurant right on Mass. Ave is funky and fresh. Brunch options include huevos rancheros with cumin-lime crema (can you say yum?), a taco plate with scrambled eggs and a breakfast torta packed with chorizo and flavored with chipotle aioli.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm
Novara
Italian comfort food is the star of Novara's brunch buffet with approachable and appealing specialties like chicken Parmesan, Nonna's meatballs and cheese tortellini. Standard fare—scrambled eggs and pancakes—make the lineup too.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am - 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
Oak + Rowan
Oak + Rowan in Fort Point brings New American flare to brunch in their chic, loft-like space. With a menu dedicated to celebrating all things land and sea, they're sure to blow you away with their locally sourced dishes, like French toast with farm apples or the rib eye for two (with a poached egg).
Availability: Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Our Father's Delicatessen
Redefine your expectations of modern Jewish cooking at Our Father's. The lower Allston spot is rolling out a brunch menu with bagels & smoked fish, corned beef sandwiches, and hand cut hash & eggs.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm
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
Pagu
Pagu is opening to a new brunch menu, full of tortillas with tasty toppings like squid ink lobster, pink beets and braised pork. A three-platter tortilla flight allows diners to share and split, staying true to their tapas style menu. Belly up to the bar for fun craft cocktails like the melon punch with coconut cream and freshly squeezed orange & pineapple juice.
Availability: Saturday 11:30am-4:00pm
The Painted Burro
Davis Square residents know that the #BurroBrunch is the neighborhood go-to weekend mornings. Many non-locals don't realize this Mexican kitchen offers brunch, which means little-to-no wait time. Start with an iced coffee horchata before diving into meal options like huevos rancheros, chilaquiles or a chorizo & egg torta. Come one, come all, come hungry.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 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
Parsnip
Parsnip Restaurant and Lounge is a pretty little treasure right in Harvard Square, and they're projecting their seasonal ingredient-driven plates to Sunday mornings. They only use the freshest ingredients for their brunch, so come and grab some sweet potato hash or a side of granola to start the day right.
Availability: Sundays 11:30am - 2:00pm
Pastoral
Sunday brunch at Pastoral brings the Italian countryside to Fort Point. Rustic yet refined, the menu spans from dolce with ricotta pancakes to more savory sfizzi (bite-sized snacks) like sausage-stuffed fried olives.
Availability: Sundays 11:30am - 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
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
The Quarry
Seasonal menus are driven by what's available from local purveyors and farms at this South Shore gem. Hingham has a hotspot on its hands with The Quarry (and they know it, too). Be prepared for table-side preparation of craft cocktails as the "Quarry Cart" makes its way around.
Availability: Sundays 10:00am - 3:00pm
Rail Trail Flatbread Co
Catch brunch at Rail Trail Flatbread, whose approachable and modern classics (like pancakes, maple flatbreads, and avocado toast) are all made in their wood fired oven and scratch kitchen. It's sure to please casual diners and foodies alike.
Availability: Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm
Reelhouse
Elevate your brunch game at Reelhouse, where you can pore over different benedicts, quiche (which changes up every week!) and brioche french toast while you soak in the city and harbor views.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm
The Regal Beagle
Though it's named after the much-loved local pub from Three's Company, the Regal Beagle certainly doesn't feel like a throwback to the 70s or 80s. Chow on some classic egg dishes, or get a taco or two. You gotta pair it with their delicious apple cider mimosa, though, or you aren't really "brunching."
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
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 Boston
If you needed another reason to check out the ever-so "booming" Fort Point neighborhood, the industrial-chic seafood joint Row 34 is giving us a good reason to wake up on Sundays with their seafood-inspired plates. Lemon & ricotta pancakes, smoked bluefish pâté and lager steamed mussels.. it's just the Row 34 way.
Availability: Sundays 10:30am - 4:30pm
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
Russell House Tavern
Russell House Tavern's brunch game is strong. From sweet to savory, you'll find variety across this menu at this beloved Harvard Square spot. Try their farmstand omelet, Nutella-stuffed French toast, seared swordfish salad or house-made pastrami sandwich. And don't miss the trio of bloody marys if you're in the mood for a little hair of the dog.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Scampo
The Liberty Hotel's chic destination (and former jailhouse), Scampo, is whipping up an incredible brunch menu to kickstart your weekend morning. You'll find date nut bread with whipped marmalade butter, bacon bourbon butterscotch doughnuts and wagyu steak and eggs with an arugula salad. Best of all? They have an exclusive gluten free brunch menu.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Shepard
The name of the game at Shepard is local & seasonal fare with elegant simplicity - and their brunch menu does not disappoint. Dig into toast made with hi-rise breads, poached eggs and their "green" waffle.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am-2:00pm
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
SRV
SRV, the Venetian-styled Bacaro, is setting themselves apart by staying true to authentic Venetian dishes — even for brunch. Start with some pasticcini (assorted homemade pastries) and enjoy creamy polenta with a poached egg, heirloom tomato and squash for your main course. If you really want to feel like you're in Venice, pair your plates with a bellini.
Availability: Sundays 11:00am - 3:00pm
State Park
See what the hype is all about. Bring your friends to State Park any Saturday or Sunday morning and split a pitcher of mimosas or micheladas while diving into some homestyled buttermilk pancakes. From the Southern cooking that brought you Hungry Mother, their sibling restuarant is making a name for themselves during the early hours.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:30am - 2:30pm
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
Steel & Rye
Modern yet rustic, Milton's Steel & Rye brings its culinary version of Americana to its perfectly pared down brunch menu. Order their chilaquiles verdes or potato pancake with smoked salmon for a hearty meal, or indulge in wood oven sticky buns or a slice of banana bread with whipped marscapone. Either way, the end result is satisfaction.
Availability: Sunday 11am-2pm
Sulmona
The brunch menu at Sulmona offers up breakfast fare like two-eggs, frittata's, and french toast without compromising its Northern Italian culinary roots.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:30am
Summer Shack
Rise and shine to baked nutella french toast, breakfast taco's, and steak & eggs at Back Bay's Summer Shack.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm
149 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02140
617-520-9500
Summer Shack Cambridge
You can sleep in and still catch all your brunch favorites (like pancakes and smoked salmon hash scrambled eggs!) at Summer Shack in Cambridge, which doesn't open until 11:00am on Sundays.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm
Tapestry
Fenway's Tapestry knocks it out of the park. Brunch is reservation only, but when your definition of brunching is "socially acceptable day drinking", you know you're going to have a great time. Don't miss their daily donut specials!
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10am-2:30pm
Temazcal
Spice up your brunch routine and head to Temazcal. Located right on the water in the Seaport, Temazcal boasts breathtaking views and memorable Mexican eats.
Availability: Sunday 11am-3pm
Temple Bar
Need something to put a little pep in your step this weekend? Head to Temple Bar and grab one of the boozy Eye Opener cocktails paired with a little something from their expansive brunch menu , which includes everything from ricotta donuts with maple-sugar glaze to red flannel hash with horseradish crème fraîche and poached eggs.
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
Tiger Mama
Put breakfast fare and the flavors of Southeast Asia together and you've got Tiger Mama's Sunday brunch menu. Obsess over poached eggs and braised duck, or crispy shrimp toast benny and end on a sweet note with coconut bread french toast or viet yogurt pudding with asian pears.
Availability: Sunday 11:00am-2:30pm
Tip Tap Room
Chef Brian Poe’s ode to exotic meats and 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: Saturday & Sunday 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
Townsman
Looking for classic New England charm? This chic brasserie focuses on sustainability and seasonality. Grilled oysters, corn waffles with fried chicken and a house bagel with heirloom tomatoes and everything cream cheese is currently on the menu.
Availability: Last Saturday of every month 11:00am - 2:00pm
Trade
Trade's brunch menu, which just launched in Fall 2017, features a selection of flatbreads, rotating homemade donut specialties and more lunch-like meals (think burgers, salads and sandwiches). Stand-out items include pomegranate glazed bacon, brown butter lobster sliders and baklava pop-tarts. What else would you expect from chef Jody Adams?
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm
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
Trophy Room
This former gay sports bar is re imagining the way we brunch. If you're ever wandering the South End, stop by this inviting space and try their trophy breakfast to truly feel like you've conquered the morning.
Availability: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Viale
Small plates, large plates and whole bunch of sides make Viale's brunch come to life. The Central Square restaurant brings innovation to the table in the form of chocolate fettuccine (what?!), but also makes sure to offer up classic standbys like eggs Benedict with rosemary focaccia, sticky buns with salted caramel and honey buttermilk pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream.
Availability: Sundays 10:30am - 2:30pm
Vicki Lee's
Just when you thought Vicki Lee's couldn't outdo 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: Sunday 9:00am - 2:30pm
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
Waypoint
Wake up with Waypoint and their array of boozy drinks. This Harvard Square spot offers raw bar favorites, plus breakfast pizzas with bacon & eggs and a fantastic range of plates from French toast with maple butter and banana to bucatini carbonara.
Availability: Sundays 10:30am-2:30pm
Wood's Hill Table
The menu changes frequently here, depending on farm arrivals, but you can always count on fresh ingredients, organic produce and lots of flavor. Plus, they're passionate about minimizing waste, which means using every part of the animal, composting leftovers and recycling.
Availability: Saturday 11:00am - 1:30pm
