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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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
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
Bar Boulud
Start your Sunday with a delicious brunch at Bar Boulud where the menu features classics and seasonal specialty items. Dig into a Belgian Waffle with fresh berries, vanilla Chantilly cream and raspberry syrup, or treat yourself to a Lobster Scramble. You can also opt for classic French dishes like Croque Monsieur made with Parisian ham, gruyere and béchamel on toasted bread and top it all off with a refreshing brunch cocktail.
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
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
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
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
