#brunch

#brunch

Rife with savory bacon and cheddar, loaded baked potatoes are a classic dinner staple; but who said you can't enjoy them all day long? Whether you add a sprinkle of cheese to your scrambled eggs, pair bacon with pancakes, or plate breakfast potatoes with sausages, each ingredient finds its way to the table in the mornings - so why not have them together to make breakfast loaded potatoes?

Krasi is the crown jewel of the Xenia Greek Hospitality group, a polished Back Bay gem that showcases the best of Mediterranean culinary flavors and a renowned Greek wine list. While dinner takes on a more moody, candlelit ambiance, it's the daytime brunch that is a bustling affair that requires reservations well in advance. Prepare to scooch around tightly packed tables and trip over stray bags, but it's all worth it in the name of the brunch menu.

But thanks to anchoring venues like McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena ensuring regular visitors in need of convenient restaurants and catered event spaces, businesses south of Roosevelt and closer to Cermak might finally be gaining a foothold. Past 18th Street, places like Apolonia, Burger Point, Southern Chicago, Batters and Berries, Il Culaccino, and Momentum Coffee have been giving the neighborhood walkable culinary destinations, variety, and hope for the future.

Every Sunday at Be.Steak.A, located in the Pruneyard shopping center, a $135-per-person buffet featuring about 130 different items takes over part of the dining room, the bar and even the kitchen. There are omelet, Belgian waffle and carving stations, a self-serve caviar bar and an over-the-top dessert selection. "We're doing something that nobody else is doing in the Bay Area at this point," said chef and owner Jeffrey Stout.

Also known variously as breakfast casserole and egg dish, strata is an American brunch favourite that, according to the great US chef Sohla El-Waylly, is best described as the love child of frittata and bread pudding, while the dish's name comes from the fact that it's assembled in layers. Like all the best leftovers recipes, those layers are eminently flexible, but what all strata have in common are stale bread and eggs. The rest is largely up to you.

With a buttery, flaky pastry base and a rich, savory filling, quiche strikes the perfect balance between elegance and heartiness. This brunch favorite is typically made with eggs, heavy cream, cheese, and a medley of meat- or veggie-based add-ins, yielding a creamy, protein-rich dish that can feed a crowd. Quiche can be enjoyed warm or cold, and it makes for a delicious addition to a buffet-style lunch, served alongside a selection of complementary sides.

These are options that never go out of style, meaning you can make them for grandparents or grandkids, and everyone will find something to like about the dish. These use traditional flavors that will work with anything else you want to serve at the dessert table. Whether you want a recipe for a layered cake or fruit compote, we've got a bit of everything to keep you inspired.

Classy waterfront dining has returned at Eve's Waterfront. After a kitchen fire prompted the restaurant to close for several years, Eve's will celebrate its grand reopening this weekend. The restaurant is rolling out new brunch offerings - including a raffle that promises to award the winner comped brunch for an entire year - plus indulgent dishes like Moroccan wings, smoked trout salad and crème brûlée French toast. Eve's Waterfront, 15 Embarcadero West, Oakland

Try the crispy chicken thigh karaage, fried in a feather-light batter and doused with a tangy chile-honey sauce. The sweet-and-spicy interplay feels like some of the fried chicken glazes you might find in Koreatown. At brunch, try the tamagoyaki-style omelet, an oval spiral of luminous golden eggs sliced and crowned with shaved Comté, chives, and cracked black pepper.

We don't think anything perks up a Saturday more than a brunch excursion. Obviously, your brunch doesn't have to be anything fancy - there's no shortage of great brunch spots across the U.S., and sometimes the best breakfast is a simple, well-executed pancake plate. On special occasions, though, you may want something a bit more upscale: a fancy brunch that you can dress up for, where you'll eat in a gorgeous atmosphere and get good food to boot.

There's something comforting about brunch: It's the meal you have when you have a little extra time to spend enjoying some quality time with friends and family, or are just treating yourself to a little much-needed me-time. It's no secret that some brunch-time staples are challenging, and if you're still trying to master eggs Benedict, it's the perfect reason to head out to a local spot.

Federal's ever-inventive serves may have coffee purists spluttering into their pour-overs, but they've been a rip-roaring success, with queues forming at weekends. First opened in the Northern Quarter in 2014 by New Zealander Jon Perry and Portuguese-born Claudio Ribeiro, Federal is an affable, warm hug of a café, which has since opened outposts on Deansgate, Oxford Road and, as of 2025, Leeds.

A special occasion brunch at Angelica's feels like gathering at the second home of your eccentric, wealthy, art-collecting aunt who also happens to have an impressive green thumb. Think: 1930s charm with sparkling chandeliers, a grand piano, a white marble-topped bar, and a plant-filled outdoor patio. The Latin American restaurant nails perfectly-spiced huevos rancheros with mole on crispy tortillas, and luscious eggs benedict topped with tender poached crab.

Lambrusco, a sparkling red wine from Italy, is lively and cheerful yet not sweet, making it a versatile choice for various occasions including brunch.

"After 52 years at 68 Greenwich Avenue, the beloved West Village café will serve its last brunch service on August 17, closing for good after more than five decades of omelets, burgers and low-key celebrity sightings."

The recently opened Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens features a summer brunch menu with dishes inspired by seasonal ingredients from local farmers markets and elements of the natural park.

At this Latin American-inspired dining room in Chevy Chase, your pup can partake in refreshments like strawberry or watermelon smoothie 'pupsicles,' salmon with veggies, or even scrambled eggs.

Cocina Consuelo offers a unique blend of Mexican cuisine with dishes like masa pancakes and tortilla con huevo, all priced at or below $15.

The Mexican-style benedict gets extra crunch from airy sopes in place of English muffins, with wobbly eggs and crisp-edged carnitas creating an excellent flavor combination.

Beyoncé-themed dance parties, brunches and bingo allow fans to celebrate in style, showcasing western outfits while enjoying the company of fellow Beyhive members.

To elevate the classic egg salad sandwich, use artisanal croissants, crunchy lettuce, and peppery radishes, transforming it into a visually appealing dish.

Bonifacio describes Eos & Nyx as a vibrant restaurant, combining the energy of day and night dining, creating a unique and engaging atmosphere for patrons.

To make this recipe, you'll start with some yellow and firm bananas without any green parts. Make sure you also have butter, heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.

Chef Cagla Onal's Mediterranean gem tucked in the back of Grace Street Market is well worth seeking out. The daily chalkboard menu boasts finds like seasonal focaccia, seven-minute egg sandwiches, and dips and salads.

Seven Dials Market is introducing Saturday brunch for the first time, featuring various breakfast dishes from resident traders, and running from 9am to 11:30am.

The rebranding of Jula's, formerly Cafe 44, presents an exclusive menu that enhances the dining experience with picturesque waterfront views.

Transforming store-bought canned biscuits into bite-sized treats takes minimal effort and enhances their appeal for brunches, parties, or a quick snack.