In this town, brunchin’ ain’t easy but it’s necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing bloody marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times. 🍳
Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We listed a whole bunch of brunch options (45 total), along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em. Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas.
Hours listed are when brunch menus are available , while price estimates are based on general entrees, and don’t include drinks, tax, or tip.
$ ~ $20 or less per person
$$ ~ $20-40 per person
$$$ ~ $40+ per person
Weekend musts 🍳
Barcelona Wine Bar, 430 W. Martin St. | Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mediterranean, Spanish, and South American | $$ | This tapas restaurant features dishes like olive oil pancakes, chorizo hash, and serrano Benedict.
Beasley’s Chicken + Honey, 237 S. Wilmington St. | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Southern | $ | What we’re ordering: Hot Chicken Eggs Benedict — poached eggs with bearnaise sauce and buttermilk biscuits.
Capital Club 16, 16 W. Martin St. | Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | American | $ | This restaurant, housed in a former men’s social and literary club, pays homage to its 1930’s roots but offers a modern take on brunch.
Cucciolo Terrazza, 4200 Six Forks Rd. | Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Italian | $$ | What we’re ordering: The Madame Cucciolo — Jambon ham, caramelized onion, provolone cheese, pesto mornay, and a sunny-side up egg.
Driftwood Cantina, 8460 Honeycutt Rd. | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mexican | $ | Try this: Tres Leches French Toast.
Irregardless Cafe, 901 W. Morgan St. | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Global fare | $ | What we’re ordering: Shrimp and cheddar grits with a sherry cream mushroom sauce, diced tomato, scallions, and parmesan cheese.
Midtown Grille, 4421-115 Six Forks Rd. | Sunday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Contemporary American | $$ | There’s a great selection of lunch-leaning brunch options such as the Steak and Eggs, Crab Cake Sandwich, and Midtown Burger.
Parkside, 301 W. Martin St. | Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | American | $ | What we’re ordering: Breakfast burrito with tater tot hash.
Relish, 5625 Creedmoor Rd. | Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Southern | $ | Pro tip: Don’t skip Mama’s Chicken Biscuit (the pepper jelly is delicious).
Smokestacks Cafe, 701 E. Lane St. | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | American | $ | Pro tip: Check Instagram for the daily menu; if the Smoked Buffalo Chicken Biscuit is being served, order it.
For the fam 🍳
Big Ed’s, 220 Wolfe St. | Tuesday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | American | $ | What we’re ordering: An omelet made with local farm fresh eggs.
First Watch, four Raleigh locations | Sunday-Monday, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | $ | American | This Florida-based breakfast chain features rotating seasonal menus and offers healthier options.
State Farmers’ Market Restaurant, 1240 Farmers Market Dr. | Monday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | American | $ | Pro tip: Start your morning with biscuits before shopping for local produce at the market.
The Kitchen Table, 5629 Creedmoor Rd. | Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Board game cafe | $ | Pro tip: Order a Pimento cheese board + choose a board game to play.
The Mecca, 13 E. Martin St. | Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | American | $ | What we’re ordering: Four pancakes with bacon.
The Shiny Diner, 1550 Buck Jones Rd. | Monday-Sunday, times vary | Diner | $ | Pro tip: Bring quarters for the mini jukeboxes at each table.
NoFo @ The Pig, 2014 Fairview Rd. | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Cafe | $ | This quirky southern cafe located in a former Piggly Wiggly has great eats and great treats in their attached market and gift shop.
Great outdoors 🍳
Hummingbird, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd. | Saturday, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | New Orleans-inspired | $ | What we’re ordering: Charbroiled oysters with lemon, chili, parmesan, herbs, and toast.
Taverna Agora, 326 Hillsborough St. | Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Greek | $ | What we’re ordering: Baklava Sticky Buns.
The Rockford, 320 1/2 Glenwood Ave. | Sunday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Urban bistro | $ | Pro tip: Ask your server about the Tepuy donut flavor of the day.
Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St. | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | $ | American | Try this: Shrimp and Grits and Monkey Bread.
Wye Hill, 201 S. Boylan Ave. | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Brewery | $ | What we’re ordering: Morning Glory Burger with bacon and a runny fried egg.
Young Hearts Distilling, 225 S. Wilmington St. | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. | $$ | Pro tip: Sit on the rooftop patio and pair your meal with a breakfast cocktail — we recommend the YH Bloody Mary and Mimosas for Two.
For a special occasion 🍳
Coquette Brasserie, 4351 The Circle At North Hills St. | Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | French | $$ | What we’re ordering: Seafood Crepe and mimosas.
Mandolin, 2519 Fairview Rd. | Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Upscale farm-to-table | $$ | Pro tip: Fresh-squeezed orange juice mimosas are available by the bottle.
Rosewater, 110 Park at North Hills St. | Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | New American | $ | What we’re ordering: Breakfast Risotto.
Stir, 4242 Six Forks Rd.| Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | American | $$ | Pro tip: Start your meal with oysters and a cocktail.
St. Roch, 223 S. Wilmington St. | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | New Orleans cuisine | $ | Start with mimosas, flame-roasted oysters, and Sinner Rolls for the table.
The Willard Rooftop, 9 Glenwood Ave. | Sunday, times vary | Lounge | $$$ | Be on the lookout for specialty events like jazz brunches.
Daytime party 🍳
Clouds Brewing, 126 N. West St. | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Brewery | $ | Take your morning beverage to the next level at the Bloody Bar.
Good Day Good Night, 603 W. Morgan St. | Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. | American | $ | Try this: Boozy Milkshake.
Hibernian, 8021 Falls of Neuse Rd. | Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pub | $ | Pro tip: Ask for the Pancake Battered Chicken Wings, an employee favorite.
Ruby Deluxe, 415 S. Salisbury St. | Sunday, 1-4 p.m. | $ | Bar | This weekly drag brunch features craft cocktails and rotating food trucks.
Salt & Lime Cabo Grill, 6006 Falls of Neuse Rd. | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mexican | $ | Margaritas for brunch? Yes please.
Weekday wonders 🍳
Another Broken Egg Cafe, 160 Park at North Hills St. | Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Cafe | $ | What we’re ordering: Vanilla spiked cold brew and strawberry pound cake French toast.
A Place at the Table, 300 W. Hargett St. | Tuesday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Cafe | Pay-what-you-can | Build your own breakfast sandwich and treat yourself to a cinnamon roll.
Brigs, 8111 Creedmoor Rd. | Tuesday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sunday-Monday, 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | American | $ | This family-owned restaurant serves eight different types of Benedicts, all day.
Metro Diner, 6325 Falls of Neuse Rd. | Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Diner | This nostalgic spot serves breakfast all day.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe, 2016 Clark Ave. | Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m | Cafe | $ | This spot has been serving brunch all day, everyday since 2009.
Plates Neighborhood Kitchen, 301 Glenwood Ave. | Wednesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Globally inspired | $$ | Try this: Crab cake Benedict.
Quick and easy 🍳
Benchwarmers Bagels, 500 E. Davie St. | Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Cafe | $ | This shop takes bagel sandwiches to the next level.
Jubala Coffee, 200 Park at North Hills St. | Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. | Cafe | $ | Try this: The sweet drop biscuits are made from scratch and can be topped with anything from apple butter to country ham.
Rise, three Raleigh locations | Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Order at the counter | $ | Come hungry for biscuits, chicken, and donuts.
Sola Coffee Cafe, 7705 Lead Mine Rd. | Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | Cafe | $ | Pro tip: Arrive before 11 a.m. to order from the Toast Bar.
Union Special, 2409 Crabtree Blvd. | Sunday-Monday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bakeshop + Cafe | $ | Try this: Carolina Grit Co. Grits & Greens.
