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The martini tree is a brunch standout at the Warwick.
Brandon Holmes

20 Essential Brunch Spots in Houston

Make brunch a momentous occasion with sharable cocktail experiences, museum-worthy dishes, and cannabis-infused delights

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The martini tree is a brunch standout at the Warwick.
| Brandon Holmes

As the launchpad of an enjoyable weekend — and the key to Sunday Funday — brunch has always been an integral part of Houston’s dining scene. It is where the best of breakfast and lunch converge, offering festive beverages, decadent egg-topped dishes, sharable bites, and mouthwatering toasters and pastries. And just like the Space City, the options are diverse.

Whether on the hunt for a healthy light bite, a savory Southern brunch, or hangover-curing huevos rancheros, these 20 Houston brunch destinations can chase away even the worst of cases of the Sunday scaries.

This list has been updated to rotate out the still-delicious Le Jardinier and Ducky McSchweeney’s to include newer brunch spots, like the Warwick, Lulu’s, and the Little Hen.

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Monkey's Tail

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At this fun Lindale Park bar, brunch equates to menudo; pizza topped with huevos rancheros; sopes piled high with refried beans, chorizo, and gravy; a delicious quesabirria hash; and a Mexican version of chicken and waffles. Opt for their Bloody Marys, mimosas, micheladas, or the frozen margaritas for a festive pairing. Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends.

Squable

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This restaurant by Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu offers a creative, extra-hearty brunch, with dishes like the oyster mushroom hash topped with poached eggs and jalapeño cream, or the brunch burger, smothered in cheddar, crispy lardons, an egg, and fries on the side. For something smaller, try the “Oaxacan green” polenta with crawfish and pickled relish, or the bacon fat hashbrowns with pepper hollandaise and smoked trout roe. Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Superica

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Tex Mex import Superica is a haven for brunch aficionados with traditional breakfast plates featuring eggs, crispy tortillas strips, chorizo, potatoes, and steak served in a variety of ways. The huevos Mexicanos, made with fluffy scrambled eggs, jalapenos, onions, tomatoes, cheese, and frijoles, and the wood-grilled skirt steak and eggs are standout items on the menu — with fulfilling sides like applewood smoked bacon, fresh tortillas, hotcakes with whipped butter, and refried beans — all served on weekends, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar

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The brunch menu at State Fare runs two full pages, with mimosa flights in fruity flavors, cover-the-plate pancakes, and moist biscuits that the menu infers are larger than a cat’s head. Opt for plates like the crawfish and creole benedict, the classic State Fare Breakfast, or the Big Brunch Burger, that’s stuffed with breakfast sausage, a fried egg, bacon, and hash browns, or build your own by choosing your different breakfast favorites. Find yourself outside of the city? Visit locations in Memorial, the Woodlands, or Sugar Land.

Daily Gather

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Weekend brunch is offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at this family-friendly City Centre gem. Chef Brandi Key’s curated brunch menu features plates like biscuits and gravy, venison hash, buttermilk pancakes, and a garden omelet. For groups, consider a gathering board which can serve up to six, and comes in varieties like the daily pastry board, the smoked salmon board, or the ultimate brunch board with a mix of sweet and savory.

Dish Society

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With five locations around the Houston area that each offer all-day brunch, fulfilling your breakfast and lunch cravings at Dish Society is an easy task. Decide between tacos, pancakes, a variety of egg scrambles, sandwiches, or some of its more creative options. The Southern skillet breakfast, with its pork sausage, potatoes, gruyere, and sauteed peppers and onions, is topped with gravy and sunny side eggs for a combination of the best of breakfast possibilities. Its impressive drink menu, featuring fresh-squeezed juices, creative elixirs, coffees, craft beers, and wine, is also full of options.

Brasserie 19

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Undoubtedly a Houston institution, this French establishment serves a variety of classic brunch dishes, from eggs benedict and quiches, alongside assorted pastries including danishes, scones, croissants, and muffins. Try the seafood croissant, which is layered with butter lettuce, heirloom tomato, poached lobster and shrimp. Pair items with a bottle of Veuve, if you’re feeling fancy. Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Annie

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With a five-star feel and picturesque backdrop of Uptown, the Annie is the perfect place to unwind and treat yourself. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends, brunch service boasts items like filet benedict, egg and chorizo enchiladas, mushroom rigatoni, and fried quail served with scrambled eggs, venison sausage, and a biscuit, If looking for classics, the brioche French toast, seasonal muffins, and the fried chicken sandwich with blue cheese slaw will not disappoint. On nice weather days, settle in for a sceney brunch on the patio.

The Warwick

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When brunching with pals, consider the Warwick for its casual chic atmosphere, comfort eats, and festive beverage selections. Get a smoked oxtail hash or tres leches French toast to keep all to yourself, or share a board room brunch platter, which combines waffles, eggs, bacon, and more for up to five guests. For an Insta-worthy moment, order the martini tree, which boasts a tiered display of six or 12 Casamigos Reposado lemondrop martinis in six different flavors.

Little Hen

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This Florida-based breakfast boutique brings brunch, afternoon tea, and photo ops galore to River Oaks District. The rose petal pancakes, presented with rose water-infused maple syrup, are a house favorite, with other standouts like truffled huevos rotos, Cuban bagels, and crab cake eggs Benedict. In addition to mimosas and bloody Mary’s, find whimsical libations like the Champagne candy cloud, made with Pommery Champagne and topped with cotton candy and rose petals.

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

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At Bosscat, brunch can be as adventurous as you decide. Go for flavorful options like the short rib chilaquiles, or spring for more exciting concoctions like the apple cheesecake waffle or Fruity Pebbles French toast made with bacon, a condensed milk glaze, and fresh berries. Mimosas, available by the glass or carafe, are a classic choice, but the “breakfast in bed” shot is a surefire way to get your weekend off to an interesting start.

Tiny Boxwoods

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This River Oaks oasis draws in the weekend crowds early, with brunch service offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Go light with chia seed pudding, a pastry board, or the Tiny’s Summer Salad, or dig into more filling dishes like the migas, the chicken enchiladas, or Lucky Burger with a homemade special sauce. If drinks are the focus, the white wine mojito or red sangria are perfect sippers, or opt for the “Orange Julia” for a frothy and festive virgin option.

This newish River Oaks cafe offers a brunch menu that combines breakfast traditions with Italian specialities, like carbonara, papardelle bolognese, and grilled salmon with panzanella. Order a Bellini with fresh-pressed peach juice, or mimosas by the carafe, and save room for the Italian-fried doughnuts with crème anglaise.

Pondicheri

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Pondicheri offers a fun array of essential breakfast bites, including an “everything but the kitchen sink” Railway omelet, pumpkin chai oats, and French toast with Nutella and cardamom. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Pondi’s Bake Lab, located directly above the restaurant, also offers up delicious breakfast items, like a Bombay Benedict with pickled hollandaise sauce and pav bhaji masala on brioche buns, or the Mumbai toaster sandwich, served with eggs, cilantro chutney and cheese on house-made bread.

Sundays at Hugo’s are meant for indulging. Hugo’s brunch buffet offers a smorgasbord of Mexican dishes, cocktails, and desserts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. But if Saturdays (and a la carte brunch) are more your jam, the huranche de puerco at Hugo’s — a large shoe-shaped masa cake topped with slow-cooked, juicy pork, poblano rajas, beans, tomatillo salsa, and a fried egg — is a brunch standout and worth the visit alone.

In it for the flavor and the buzz? Chef German Mosquera’s brunch takes on a new approach at Wild, where a combination of lunch, dinner, cocktails, and top-notch coffees are offered daily with the choice hemp-based CBD or THC infusions. Go sweet with the Pain Perdu, a croissant-cubed French Toast, served with maple syrup, banana brulee, and Chantilly cream, or opt for savory with Wild’s version of migas — a omelette topped with pico de Gallo, crispy green plantain strips, and a Mexican-style Iberico chorizo that’s made in-house.

Traveler's Table

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For the indecisive bruncher, Traveler’s Table is a perfect choice. The restaurant hosts brunch Friday through Sunday, and offers a diverse menu inspired by cuisines around the world. There’s Vietnamese steak and eggs, flaky crab curry samosas, lamb shakshuka, kimchi rib fried rice, churros, Japanese ube pancakes, and Louisiana fried chicken. Start with a drink — Traveler’s Table offers flights of its bloody Marys, coffee cocktails, mimosas, and Old Fashioneds, so you don’t have to choose. Leave room for dessert, which boasts a flan trio.

Brennan's of Houston

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Head to Brennan’s for a weekend brunch experience with live jazz music and classic offerings like snapping turtle soup, NOLA BBQ shrimp, crawfish cakes, and truffle-roasted chicken. The restaurant offers two levels of cozy dining space, but the outdoor courtyard is particularly picturesque. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Turtle soup at Brennan’s of Houston.
Brennan’s snapping turtle soup is a classic.
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The Breakfast Klub

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Though dining at TBK on any day means lining up early, it’s well worth the wait. Signature dishes, like “katfish” and grits, and the wings and waffles, featuring a heavenly waffle topped with six flavorful crispy wings, are the perfect place to start. The lunch menu’s variety of sandwiches also won’t disappoint.

The Breakfast Klub’s chicken and waffles with strawberries.
The Breakfast Klub’s wings and waffles are a fan-favorite.
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Mo' Better Brews

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At this vegan restaurant, coffee, vinyl records, and breakfast are always on the menu — drawing in meat-eaters and vegans alike, including author Tabitha Brown. Waffles and pancakes come layered with your choice of pecan pie, strawberry “cheezecake,” or peach cobbler toppings, and the chik’n shrooms and grits — a crowd favorite — is drizzled in either a hot and honey glaze or a “Trill” remoulade sauce over a creamy bed of grits. The choice is yours. Sandwiches, pizzas, acai bowls, and light bites ensure there’s something for everyone.

Monkey's Tail

At this fun Lindale Park bar, brunch equates to menudo; pizza topped with huevos rancheros; sopes piled high with refried beans, chorizo, and gravy; a delicious quesabirria hash; and a Mexican version of chicken and waffles. Opt for their Bloody Marys, mimosas, micheladas, or the frozen margaritas for a festive pairing. Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends.

Squable

This restaurant by Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu offers a creative, extra-hearty brunch, with dishes like the oyster mushroom hash topped with poached eggs and jalapeño cream, or the brunch burger, smothered in cheddar, crispy lardons, an egg, and fries on the side. For something smaller, try the “Oaxacan green” polenta with crawfish and pickled relish, or the bacon fat hashbrowns with pepper hollandaise and smoked trout roe. Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Superica

Tex Mex import Superica is a haven for brunch aficionados with traditional breakfast plates featuring eggs, crispy tortillas strips, chorizo, potatoes, and steak served in a variety of ways. The huevos Mexicanos, made with fluffy scrambled eggs, jalapenos, onions, tomatoes, cheese, and frijoles, and the wood-grilled skirt steak and eggs are standout items on the menu — with fulfilling sides like applewood smoked bacon, fresh tortillas, hotcakes with whipped butter, and refried beans — all served on weekends, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar

The brunch menu at State Fare runs two full pages, with mimosa flights in fruity flavors, cover-the-plate pancakes, and moist biscuits that the menu infers are larger than a cat’s head. Opt for plates like the crawfish and creole benedict, the classic State Fare Breakfast, or the Big Brunch Burger, that’s stuffed with breakfast sausage, a fried egg, bacon, and hash browns, or build your own by choosing your different breakfast favorites. Find yourself outside of the city? Visit locations in Memorial, the Woodlands, or Sugar Land.

Daily Gather

Weekend brunch is offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at this family-friendly City Centre gem. Chef Brandi Key’s curated brunch menu features plates like biscuits and gravy, venison hash, buttermilk pancakes, and a garden omelet. For groups, consider a gathering board which can serve up to six, and comes in varieties like the daily pastry board, the smoked salmon board, or the ultimate brunch board with a mix of sweet and savory.

Dish Society

With five locations around the Houston area that each offer all-day brunch, fulfilling your breakfast and lunch cravings at Dish Society is an easy task. Decide between tacos, pancakes, a variety of egg scrambles, sandwiches, or some of its more creative options. The Southern skillet breakfast, with its pork sausage, potatoes, gruyere, and sauteed peppers and onions, is topped with gravy and sunny side eggs for a combination of the best of breakfast possibilities. Its impressive drink menu, featuring fresh-squeezed juices, creative elixirs, coffees, craft beers, and wine, is also full of options.

Brasserie 19

Undoubtedly a Houston institution, this French establishment serves a variety of classic brunch dishes, from eggs benedict and quiches, alongside assorted pastries including danishes, scones, croissants, and muffins. Try the seafood croissant, which is layered with butter lettuce, heirloom tomato, poached lobster and shrimp. Pair items with a bottle of Veuve, if you’re feeling fancy. Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Annie

With a five-star feel and picturesque backdrop of Uptown, the Annie is the perfect place to unwind and treat yourself. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends, brunch service boasts items like filet benedict, egg and chorizo enchiladas, mushroom rigatoni, and fried quail served with scrambled eggs, venison sausage, and a biscuit, If looking for classics, the brioche French toast, seasonal muffins, and the fried chicken sandwich with blue cheese slaw will not disappoint. On nice weather days, settle in for a sceney brunch on the patio.

The Warwick

When brunching with pals, consider the Warwick for its casual chic atmosphere, comfort eats, and festive beverage selections. Get a smoked oxtail hash or tres leches French toast to keep all to yourself, or share a board room brunch platter, which combines waffles, eggs, bacon, and more for up to five guests. For an Insta-worthy moment, order the martini tree, which boasts a tiered display of six or 12 Casamigos Reposado lemondrop martinis in six different flavors.

Little Hen

This Florida-based breakfast boutique brings brunch, afternoon tea, and photo ops galore to River Oaks District. The rose petal pancakes, presented with rose water-infused maple syrup, are a house favorite, with other standouts like truffled huevos rotos, Cuban bagels, and crab cake eggs Benedict. In addition to mimosas and bloody Mary’s, find whimsical libations like the Champagne candy cloud, made with Pommery Champagne and topped with cotton candy and rose petals.

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

At Bosscat, brunch can be as adventurous as you decide. Go for flavorful options like the short rib chilaquiles, or spring for more exciting concoctions like the apple cheesecake waffle or Fruity Pebbles French toast made with bacon, a condensed milk glaze, and fresh berries. Mimosas, available by the glass or carafe, are a classic choice, but the “breakfast in bed” shot is a surefire way to get your weekend off to an interesting start.

Tiny Boxwoods

This River Oaks oasis draws in the weekend crowds early, with brunch service offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Go light with chia seed pudding, a pastry board, or the Tiny’s Summer Salad, or dig into more filling dishes like the migas, the chicken enchiladas, or Lucky Burger with a homemade special sauce. If drinks are the focus, the white wine mojito or red sangria are perfect sippers, or opt for the “Orange Julia” for a frothy and festive virgin option.

Lulu's

This newish River Oaks cafe offers a brunch menu that combines breakfast traditions with Italian specialities, like carbonara, papardelle bolognese, and grilled salmon with panzanella. Order a Bellini with fresh-pressed peach juice, or mimosas by the carafe, and save room for the Italian-fried doughnuts with crème anglaise.

Pondicheri

Pondicheri offers a fun array of essential breakfast bites, including an “everything but the kitchen sink” Railway omelet, pumpkin chai oats, and French toast with Nutella and cardamom. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Pondi’s Bake Lab, located directly above the restaurant, also offers up delicious breakfast items, like a Bombay Benedict with pickled hollandaise sauce and pav bhaji masala on brioche buns, or the Mumbai toaster sandwich, served with eggs, cilantro chutney and cheese on house-made bread.

Hugo's

Sundays at Hugo’s are meant for indulging. Hugo’s brunch buffet offers a smorgasbord of Mexican dishes, cocktails, and desserts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. But if Saturdays (and a la carte brunch) are more your jam, the huranche de puerco at Hugo’s — a large shoe-shaped masa cake topped with slow-cooked, juicy pork, poblano rajas, beans, tomatillo salsa, and a fried egg — is a brunch standout and worth the visit alone.

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Wild

In it for the flavor and the buzz? Chef German Mosquera’s brunch takes on a new approach at Wild, where a combination of lunch, dinner, cocktails, and top-notch coffees are offered daily with the choice hemp-based CBD or THC infusions. Go sweet with the Pain Perdu, a croissant-cubed French Toast, served with maple syrup, banana brulee, and Chantilly cream, or opt for savory with Wild’s version of migas — a omelette topped with pico de Gallo, crispy green plantain strips, and a Mexican-style Iberico chorizo that’s made in-house.

Traveler's Table

For the indecisive bruncher, Traveler’s Table is a perfect choice. The restaurant hosts brunch Friday through Sunday, and offers a diverse menu inspired by cuisines around the world. There’s Vietnamese steak and eggs, flaky crab curry samosas, lamb shakshuka, kimchi rib fried rice, churros, Japanese ube pancakes, and Louisiana fried chicken. Start with a drink — Traveler’s Table offers flights of its bloody Marys, coffee cocktails, mimosas, and Old Fashioneds, so you don’t have to choose. Leave room for dessert, which boasts a flan trio.

Brennan's of Houston

Head to Brennan’s for a weekend brunch experience with live jazz music and classic offerings like snapping turtle soup, NOLA BBQ shrimp, crawfish cakes, and truffle-roasted chicken. The restaurant offers two levels of cozy dining space, but the outdoor courtyard is particularly picturesque. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Turtle soup at Brennan’s of Houston.
Brennan’s snapping turtle soup is a classic.
Brennan’s

The Breakfast Klub

Though dining at TBK on any day means lining up early, it’s well worth the wait. Signature dishes, like “katfish” and grits, and the wings and waffles, featuring a heavenly waffle topped with six flavorful crispy wings, are the perfect place to start. The lunch menu’s variety of sandwiches also won’t disappoint.

The Breakfast Klub’s chicken and waffles with strawberries.
The Breakfast Klub’s wings and waffles are a fan-favorite.
The Breakfast Klub/Facebook

Mo' Better Brews

At this vegan restaurant, coffee, vinyl records, and breakfast are always on the menu — drawing in meat-eaters and vegans alike, including author Tabitha Brown. Waffles and pancakes come layered with your choice of pecan pie, strawberry “cheezecake,” or peach cobbler toppings, and the chik’n shrooms and grits — a crowd favorite — is drizzled in either a hot and honey glaze or a “Trill” remoulade sauce over a creamy bed of grits. The choice is yours. Sandwiches, pizzas, acai bowls, and light bites ensure there’s something for everyone.

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