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 (and even some every day spots!) where you can unwind with a mimosa and your favorite brunch dishes.
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Five Horses Tavern – Somerville
400 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA 02155 617-764-1655
Get your team together for brunch at Five Horses Tavern. The Davis Square spot rolls out its breakfast-meets-lunch midday offerings every weekend so you and yours can sit down to a spread of goodies like apple-cinnamon donut holes, huevos rancheros and breakfast pizzas. There are adult beverages on offer and lots of coffee, too in case you need to smooth out the hitch in your giddy up.
Imbibe this weekend at Five Horses Tavern. Along with numerous craft beers on tap, this South End spot is pouring bellinis, mimosas, and bloody marys to go along with their menu of classic American comfort food (donut holes, avocado toast, chicken & waffles, egg sammies and more). Looking for a big pick me up? Spike Your Coffee (hot or cold) with your choice of whiskeys, vodkas and flavored liqueurs.
They may be known for their irresistible morning sweets like their croissants and cinnamon rolls, but the team at Flour doesn't mess around with their breakfast sandwiches either. The featured sandwich gives you an option of ham or bacon with arugula, tomato and dijonaise on focaccia toast.
Swing by Beverly for a super fresh, locally-sourced New England brunch at FRANK. Chef Frank McClelland brings his farm-to-table sensibilities right out onto the menu, into the dining room and (weather permitting) the restaurant's covered, brick-lined patio. Pop into the adjacent market for wine, baked goods, jarred sauces, prepared foods and more.
Get yourself over to Brookline for brunch at Garrison House. Available on both weekend days, the broad array of offerings includes savory breakfast treats like short rib hash, chicken & waffles and eggs benedict alongside a slew of lunchier fare like wings, nachos, sandwiches and salads.
Availability: Saturdays & Sundays 10:00am-3:30pm
Grafton Street Pub & Grill
59 John F. Kennedy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-714-5954
You're all but guaranteed to be stuffed when get up from the table at Grafton Street. This Irish-influenced Harvard Square staple, now in new digs on JFK Street, blends classic comforts and locally-sourced New England ingredients for a menu that's got something for everyone. Choose between dishes like blueberry sheet pancakes, sunny side up tostadas, burgers and more.
Availability: Saturdays & Sundays 10:00am-5:00pm
Harvest
44 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-868-2255
With a focus on modern New England cuisine, this Harvard Square stalwart (Harvest has been feeding Cantabrigians since 1975) features the freshest ingredients across all their menus. Brunch is no exception with seasonal versions of timeless dishes like Eggs Benedict and Brioche French Toast.
The award-winning brunch at Henrietta's Table, is the stuff of legends. Dishes do change based on the season, but you can expect the best with fresh soups and salads, hash, pancakes, quiche and their well loved pies of the day. Add on a pitcher of brunch bubbles mixed with seasonal fruit juice for a refreshing and boozy start to your morning.
Availability: Saturdays & Sundays 12:00pm-3:00pm
Hi-Rise Bakery – Observatory Hill
208 Concord Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 617.876.8766
Brunch, all day long. This family owned and operated bakery serves up homey brunch food that you can enjoy while enjoying the aromas of freshly baked breads and pastries. Grab something light and quick like oatmeal or yogurt with granola, or opt for a hearty breakfast sandwich or breakfast toasts. Options vary slightly with the seasons, but with organic wheat ingredients, cage free eggs, and wildflower honey from within state lines, you are sure to leave with a belly full of food made with love and care.
The Industry in Dorchester knows a thing or two about comfort food from this side of the pond and the other. Grab a spot at their elegant wooden bar or in one of the leather banquettes and dig into favorites like steak and eggs, eggs benedict or a classic Irish breakfast.
Locals and visitors alike will love the brunch menu at Salem's Ledger Restaurant & Bar. Every week, the stylish North Shore spot rolls out its one-day-only breakfast-meets-lunch offerings, covering everything from burgers and fried chicken sandwiches to steak & eggs and French toast pancakes. Ask about the donut of the week – you won't regret it.
Let the team at Lincoln Tavern satisfy your mid-week brunch craving. The cavernous Southie spot, right on West Broadway, serves brunch seven days a week so you don't have to wait 'til the weekend rolls around to have all the eggs benny, French toast and fruit pebbles pancakes you deserve.
