Rise and dine, brunch lovers! Whether you’re hungry for a flavorful twist or a tried-and-true classic, we’ve rounded up some of the best spots around town to satisfy your morning (or afternoon) munchies.
Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen
150 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Delicious flavors are nestled in Birdie’s full brunch menu, which is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. French toast with lemon crème anglaise meets savory options like shrimp & grits and smoked Gouda biscuits. Liquid brunch includes the Filthy Bloody Mary, Tomato-Tini, Lavender 75 (Tanqueray gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade simple syrup, lavender bitters) and more, and the kids aren’t neglected with their own hearty sweet-and-savory options. The full-day menu also includes shareables and snacks, soups and salads, and handhelds like Crispy Shrimp Tacos and the Buttermilk-Brined Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
Coquette Brasserie
4351 The Circle At North Hills Street, Raleigh
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you’re looking for an eggs-forward brunch menu, look no further than Coquette Brasserie’s Eggs Benedict, omelets, Eggs En Concotte, and quiches. Les Crepes Et Cetera round things out with Nutella, seafood, tarte tatin, and brie and mushroom crepe options; pancakes; yogurt & granola; and Pain Perdu a la Mode, featuring banana ice cream, caramel, and walnuts. Salads and sandwiches — such as Croque Monsieur and Madame, Le Coquette Burger, and Avocado Tartine — might just be the right bites before some Sunday shopping.
Figulina
317 S. Harrington Street, Raleigh
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Figulina’s Breakfast Hash features flank steak, duck fat potatoes, salsa verde, and a sunny egg. Photo by Jeff Bramwell
Maybe it’s because Figulina’s brunch is a one-day weekend wonder. Or that the menu boasts Italian, British, and classic breakfast entrees. But brunch at this spot is a can’t miss. Here, Paccheri meets English scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam, and smashed avocado on seeded levain sits beside Bubble and Squeak, the classic British dish with a fried potato cake topped with a runny egg and black pepper maple bacon. Other brunch menu highlights include the Breakfast Hash and the Yukon gold potato and caramelized onion quiche. Brunch cocktails include the Hugo Spritz, Bloody Mary, and Mimosa.
Vidrio
Tableside Brunch Punch features Aviation gin, lemon juice, sumac syrup, maraschino liqueur, and sparkling wine. Photo by Richard Barlow
500 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh
Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The downtown Raleigh destination introduced weekend brunch Saturday, March 22. The menu blends Vidrio’s signature Mediterranean flavors with brunch classics and savory lunch fare (think Pistachio Baklava French Toast and Vidrio Lamb Hash), alongside creative cocktails designed for the table — like Tableside Brunch Punch for 4–6 people — or individual sips from a seasonal spritz, Bloody Mary, Vidrio Mimosa, or Carajillo Rum Old Fashioned.
Whiskey Kitchen
201 W. Martin Street, Raleigh
Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Because brunch demands a great patio. Savory plates like Chorizo Frittata and Nash Square Breakfast Sandwich — which features Canadian bacon, tomato, and a fried egg on a toasted English muffin with herb aioli — dominate the curated menu, but the pull-apart Monkey Bread is worthy of its own sweet space. Vegetarian options include Biscuits and Gravy (though a crispy chicken breast can be added) and Shakshouka, which includes rustic tomato sauce, soft eggs, feta, sumac onions, cilantro, and local bread.
