20 Best Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Boston, MA

© Mike's City Diner

Located in the beautiful South End neighborhood of Boston, Mike’s City Diner is a traditional neighborhood café and beloved Boston institution that serves American diner classics and signature fresh-roasted turkeys. Owned by Chef Jay Hajj, the favorite bistro has been serving the community for more than 20 years and presents a menu of traditional favorites, such as omelets, eggs Benedict and poached eggs, buttermilk pancakes, Belgian waffles, and hearty breakfast sandwiches stacked with a variety of toppings. Also on offer are breakfast burritos and various sides like fresh bagels, muffins, scones, toast, oatmeal, grits, and more, all of which are accompanied by a range of hot beverages.

1714 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118, Phone: 617-267-9393

© Local 149

Located in the former union office in South Boston, Local 149 is unapologetically local, offering a great selection of craft beers, a delicious American menu full of everyone’s favorites, and fun pub grub at the bar. All food is made of locally sourced ingredients from the pub’s friendly suppliers, and the atmosphere is as great for groups of friends on a game night as it is for families coming for Sunday lunch. You can belly up at the bar with friends to sample one of many craft beers and watch a game on a large-screen TV. You can bring the love of your life to sit by the fire sipping an imaginative cocktail or bring the kids and in-laws to a spacious booth for Sunday lunch. The menu is large and has something for everyone, with favorites such as spaghetti Bolognese, fish tacos, paella, fried chicken, and pizzas.

149 P St, Boston, MA 02127, Phone: 617-269-0900

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Located in the Boston Center for the Arts complex in Boston’s South End, the Beehive Restaurant is a favorite Bohemian eatery and bar that serves sumptuous fare, handcrafted cocktails, and world-class live music in an eclectic yet elegant space. Rated as one of the top eateries in Boston, the Beehive Restaurant hosts a famous jazz brunch on Sundays with a delectable menu of fare with Middle Eastern, Eastern European, and American influences. Brunch menu delights include homemade Belgium waffles, corned hash beef, sweet potatoes, scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and poached eggs, eggs Benedict, and blueberry-lemon coffee cake.

541 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: 617-423-0069

© Blunch

Blunch is a locally owned and operated neighborhood kitchen located in Boston's South End that serves a hearty menu of homemade cuisine for breakfast and lunch. Open seven days a week, Blunch boasts a casual, contemporary space in which to enjoy the café’s sumptuous fare, including the eatery’s breakfast menu, which features delicious dishes like fresh and warm bagels with a variety of toppings, such as smoked turkey, spicy aioli, and melted mozzarella, pressed sandwiches and frittata-style eggwiches, freshly prepared salads, sweet pastries, cakes, and scones. 59 E Springfield Street, Boston, MA 02118, Phone: 617-247-8100

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© City Table

City Table is a casual neighborhood eatery nestled in the vibrant heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay that offers a sophisticated dining experience with a focus on fresh, local ingredients and chef-inspired, regional touches. City Table is open for breakfast, lunch, and late-night dining as well as brunch on the weekends and offers a menu of hearty dishes such as eggs and bacon, traditional eggs Benedict, French toast with maple syrup, grilled steak and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, Belgium waffles, oatmeal, toasted granola, and fresh fruit. Weekend brunch includes fresh salads and soups, light plates and entrées, and breakfast sandwiches. 65 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: 617-933-4800

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CLINK. Restaurant is a contemporary chain of eateries that serves seasonal New England fare, artisanal heritage meats, and ocean-fresh North Atlantic seafood along with heirloom produce. Executive Chef Daniel Kenney creates innovative menus of cuisine that seamlessly blend culinary traditions with global influences, taking diners on unparalleled culinary journeys. Exuding a chic contemporary style with gold leather seats and an open kitchen, CLINK. Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch in a refined and elegant setting. Signature breakfast dishes include McCann's Irish Oatmeal with Cape cranberries and toasted pumpkin seeds, eggs Benedict with griddled English muffins, Canadian bacon, and lemon chive hollandaise, and cinnamon and vanilla scented brioche French toast with apple pear butter and Vermont maple syrup. The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, Phone: 617-224-4004,

© Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

Located in South Boston, Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant is a classic American tavern that serves a menu of homemade American food and specialties hot off the grill in a casual and relaxed pub-style setting. Set in a West Broadway space, the open-plan tavern features tiled floors, soaring tin ceilings, and a grand and elegant bar and conjures a certain nostalgia for a bygone era. Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, with the brunch menu offering classics such as eggs and bacon, omelets, huevos rancheros, steak burritos, pumpkin pancakes, ham and cheese croissants, pancakes, and fruit platters. 425 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127, Phone: 617-765-8636

© Mike & Patty's

Mike & Patty’s is a friendly, neighborhood sandwich shop tucked into a corner on Church Street in Boston that offers delicious homemade sandwiches, salads, wraps, and other casual fare for breakfast and lunch daily. The breakfast menu features a variety of healthy and hearty choices such as classic bacon and egg sandwiches, breakfast tortas with black beans and salsa, English muffins stacked with wild salmon, cream cheese, and herb salad, and traditional burgers and fries. Beverages include coffee, tea, iced tea, fruit juices, sodas, and water, and the delicious cuisine can be enjoyed in-house or on the go. Mike & Patty’s is open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch. 12 Church St, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: 617-423-3447,

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North 26 Restaurant and Bar offers a modern, sophisticated dining experience in the North End area of Boston. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the casual and contemporary restaurant serves an innovative menu of creative cuisine, including fresh seafood, prime meat cuts, fresh salads, and sumptuous desserts, all prepared using only the freshest locally sourced ingredients and produce. Diners can enjoy classic breakfast dishes such as omelets, cereals, fruit, sandwiches, pancakes, and waffles on the outdoor patio in good weather or at the elegant eatery next to Faneuil Hall. For lighter bites, the onsite bakery produces an array of mouthwatering treats to enjoy with coffee, including cinnamon rolls, apple Danishes, croissants, muffins, and scones. 26 North Street, Boston, MA 02109, Phone: 617-557-3640,

© North Street Grille

The North Street Grille is located on North Street, just a few blocks east of Haymarket in Boston and presents a warm and welcoming spot for a hearty breakfast. The breakfast menu features a range of classic dishes, such as fresh fruit cups, granola cups, and yogurt parfaits as well as a variety of egg dishes, including poached, scrambled, Benedict, and fried. Diners can build their omelets with a selection of hearty fillings or choose from the breakfast sandwich menu that includes smoked salmon and cream cheese, bacon, sausage and ham, and salsa and jalapeños. French toast is a central feature on the menu, along with sides such as bagels, muffins, fries, and hash browns, and drinks range from mimosas and margaritas to fresh fruit juices and freshly brewed coffee. 229 North Street, Boston, MA 02113, Phone: (617) 720-2010,

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OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is a stylish spot for farm-to-table American fare and handcrafted cocktails in the heart of Back Bay. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the week and brunch on the weekends, the modern restaurant has been thoughtfully restored and reflects a contemporary spirit and style. Diners can tuck into healthy choices such as steel-cut oatmeal, fresh fruit plates, homemade granola, and yogurt parfaits to break the fast, or go with heartier meals such as ham and cheese omelets, breakfast sandwiches, corned beef hash, blueberry and honey pancakes, and brioche French toast. 138 St. James Avenue, Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: 617-585–7222,

© Parker's Restaurant

Based in the elegant Omni Parker House hotel on School Street in Boston, Parker’s Restaurant is an award-winning fine dining establishment and the birthplace of the Boston cream pie, Parker House Rolls, and Boston Scrod. Featuring hand-carved woodwork, Waterford crystal chandeliers, and luxurious décor, the iconic restaurant takes diners on a journey back in time to an elegant era of grace and charm. The venerable restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as lavish brunches on the weekends, with menus featuring delightful dishes prepared with locally sourced and organic produce and ingredients. 60 School Street, Boston, MA 02108, Phone: 617-725-1600,

© Sonsie

Set on Boston’s famous Newbury Street, Sonsie has been serving Bostonians top-notch international cuisine for the past 24 years. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the casual, family-friendly restaurant features a stylish interior with deep leather chairs and sofas and beautiful French doors that open onto the open sidewalk in the warmer summer months. A full-service bar presents a comprehensive list of libations, from craft beer to French Champagne, while the restaurant serves creative menus of classic plates and seasonal dishes. A full breakfast, signature coffee, and freshly baked pastries and sweet treats are available every morning. 327 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115, Phone: 617-351-2500,

© South Street Diner

South Street Diner is Boston's only all-night dining destination, open 24 hours, seven-nights-a-week and at the heart of Boston's late-night scene. One of the last authentic diners in the city, South Street Diner boasts a hip and happening vibe and serves a menu of favorites such as burgers and hot dogs, sandwiches and wraps, subs and salads, and signature drinks. The breakfast menu is popular with late-night revelers and offers a variety of egg and omelet dishes, breakfast burritos, and sandwiches, blueberry pancakes, Belgian waffles, French toast and brioches, and sides such as fresh bagels, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and banana bread.

178 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111, Phone: 617-350-0028,

© Stephanie's On Newbury

Located on Newbury Street – one of Boston’s most iconic and scenic streets – in the heart of Back Bay, Stephanie’s On Newbury is a classic, go-to restaurant that has been serving sophisticated comfort food in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere for the past 25 years. Skillfully blending homestyle American favorites with a fresh, local twist, chef-owner Stephanie Sokolove presents a menu of delectable fare for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Diners can enjoy the outstanding cuisine in cozy sky-lit dining spaces inside, in the bar and lounge overlooking Exeter Street, or on the sidewalk as they watch the world go by from one of the city’s most fashionable sidewalk cafés. 190 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: 617-236-0990,

© The Friendly Toast Restaurant

A spinoff of the famous Portsmouth spot of the same name, The Friendly Toast Restaurant is a funky, retro breakfast joint with a full-service bar that serves classics and favorites from early morning until late evening. Breakfast staples include egg sandwiches, breakfast burritos, egg-in-the-hole, biscuits and gravy, huevos rancheros, and sweet treats such as pancakes, waffles, French toast, and pumpkin cakes. Diners who are looking for something more substantial can tuck into burgers and fries, build-your-own omelets, chicken and waffles, and breakfast enchiladas. 35 Stanhope Street, Back Bay, MA 02116, Phone: 617-456-7849,

© The Paramount

Boasting two locations in Boston in Beacon Hill and South Boston, The Paramount is a casual, contemporary restaurant that serves classic American fare in a laidback and relaxed environment. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week, the Paramount is an ideal spot for breakfast before work, lunch with friends, or after-work drinks while watching the game. Breakfast is a hearty affair at The Paramount, with a delicious selection of traditional classics such as breakfast sandwiches, egg dishes, omelets, huevos rancheros, Spanish, Mexican, or American breakfast plates, pancakes, waffles and French toast, and healthy options such as oatmeal, fresh fruit, and granola. BEACON HILL: 44 Charles street, beacon hill, Boston, MA 02114, Phone: 617-720-1152 / SOUTH BOSTON: 667 East Broadway, Boston, MA 02127, Phone: 617-269-9999,

© Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant

Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant is a quaint breakfast café that serves a menu of American and Italian staples along with a selection of Brazilian dishes for breakfast and lunch. Set on the corner of Salem Street in Boston, the cozy hideaway is open for early breakfast through to late lunch and offers a menu of classic and traditional dishes such as fresh salads and homemade soups, meat and pasta dishes, subs and sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, and steak rolls. Breakfast items include egg dishes, omelets, French toast, pancakes, waffles, bagels and muffins, and other freshly baked treats. 162 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113, Phone: 617-241-0202,

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Located diagonally across from Prudential Shopping Mall on Huntington Avenue and within walking distance from Copley Square, Thornton's Restaurant is a simple, no-frills eatery that serves breakfast and lunch. Boasting both indoor and outdoor seating, the counter-serve restaurant offers a wide range of healthy and hearty dishes from the all-day menu, including breakfast plates such as eggs and bacon, blueberry pancakes, Belgian waffles, French toast, oatmeal and granola, and yogurt parfait. Other items on the menu, which are available all day, include freshly prepared salads and soups, sandwiches and wraps, appetizers, pasta dishes, and a variety of beverages. 150 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, Phone: 617-267-6336,