We take brunch very seriously around here. It’s a way to celebrate the weekend, have fun with the girls, and a great excuse to indulge. Charlotte is filled with great brunch spots, so you have many options to choose from.
To make the choosing easier, we searched the Queen City and surrounding area for the best brunch around, and let’s just say — this list will have your mouth watering.
Featured Picks
Napa on Providence & Napa at Kingsley
110 Perrin Pl – 1310 Broadcloth St, Fort Mill, SC
Brunching hours: Saturday & Sunday until 3 p.m.
The Scoop: An all-time favorite brunch that includes options like chicken and waffles, indulgent french toast, crab cake benedict, duck confit hash (yukon gold potatoes, caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, rainbow swiss chard, fresh herbs, poached eggs, hollandaise) and more. Visit here for their full brunch menu.
Drift on Lake Wylie
315-M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC
Brunching hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10:30am – 2:30pm
The Scoop: New to North Carolina and new to the brunch scene is Drift, a chef-inspired chophouse located on the beautiful Lake Wylie. As of September 17, 2022, Drift is now offering brunch and the menu is everything we hoped for and more. Devour brunch entrees such as chicken & funnel cakes (house-made funnel cake, fried chicken breast, spicy maple syrup, powdered sugar), lobster rolls (grapefruit butter poached lobster, spicy aioli, soft hoagie bun, chives), and pecan sticky buns (house-made brioche cinnamon roll, honey caramel, pecans).
The Pump House
575 Herrons Ferry Road, Rock Hill, SC
Brunching hours: Sunday until 3 p.m.
The Scoop: On Sundays, grab a table and enjoy dishes such as bacon benedicts, chicken biscuits, and one of our favorites, the Shrimp & Anson Mill Grits (four jumbo white shrimp, heirloom white corn grits, roasted sweet peppers, tasso ham, creole style white wine cream sauce).
Mariposa
500 S Tryon St.
Brunching hours: Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Scoop: Enjoy Uptown views, world-to-table brunch dishes, and lively jazz at Mariposa’s all new Jazz Brunch. Expect unique brunch dishes such as Chilaquiles Rojas (tortilla chips, salsa roja, cilantro crema, cojita, fried egg), french toast (whipped lemon mascarpone, caramelized apples, creme anglaise, maple syrup), pork belly bowl (sticky rice, kimchi, shaved cucumber, seaweed, poached egg) and more.
Reservations for brunch can be made here.
Ace No. 3
Multiple Locations
The Scoop: We know, we know, this is not your typical brunch spot – but Ace No. 3 is a prime pick for a classic B.E.C sandwich. Thick, juicy bacon, runny or hard egg, plus melty American cheese cooked to perfection and served on a Brioche bun. And while Bloody Marys aren’t on the menu, you can kick off your weekend with a Boozee Milkshake like the Rumfetti Cake (vanilla, rumchata limon, sprinkles) or Salt Shaker (vanilla, tequila, pineapple).
The Waterman Fish Bar
2729 South Blvd suite d (South End), 9615 Bailey Rd, Cornelius (Lake Norman)
Brunching hours: Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Scoop: Seafood may not be front of mind when it comes to Brunch, but this South End favorite serves some pretty creative dishes. Bite into a Chicken Creole Biscuit, Lobster ‘Bene’, or scoop a spoonful of Creole Shrimp & Grits. Pair with a $3 Mimosa or $7 ‘Shipwrecked’ Mary (drink specials available all day).
Angelines
303 S Church St.
Brunching hours: Open 7 – 10 a.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on weekends
The Scoop: Angeline’s isn’t just a hot spot for dinner, but for breakfast as well. Served 7 days week, you can find something for everyone on their breakfast menu. We’re currently loving thesharable whipped ricotta (sourdough, lavender honey, pistachio), Angeline’s Breakfast Sandwich (toasted ciabatta, egg, provolone, cardamom candied bacon, arugula, sherry-tomato jam, confit potatoes) and the bagel with smoked salmon (whipped mascarpone, cucumber, pickled onion, capers). And the waffles change with the seasons at Angeline’s ~ urrently they’re Honey Ricotta Waffle with Blueberry Jam, Lemon-Brown Sugar Creme, Toasted Walnuts.
Village Tavern
4201 Congress St.
Brunching hours: Available Saturdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday Drink Special: $2 off Martinis
Sunday Drink Special: $2 off Brunch Cocktails
The Scoop: Brunch just got a whole lot better thanks to Village Tavern’s new Brunch Old Fashioned. Pair it with their Tavern Benedict (Virginia cured ham or sliced grilled chicken breast, sautéed fresh spinach, diced roma tomatoes, poached eggs, southern buttermilk biscuits, choice of hollandaise) or their Southern-Style Chicken & Waffles (thick Belgian waffle, crispy all-natural chicken tenders, served with 100% pure Vermont maple syrup) for ultimate deliciousness.
Fern, Flavors from the Garden
1419 East Blvd Suite A
Brunching hours: Open for brunch, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Scoop: A healthy alternative to your normal brunch. We love their vegan cinnamon rolls, but if you’re not in the mood for something sweet, they offer other vegan and vegetarian breakfast items such as their Chick’n & GF Waffles, Kimchi Crabcake Sando, and Breakfast Burrito.
New & Noteworthy
PARA
235 W Tremont Ave Suite 100
Brunching hours: Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Scoop: This new South End spot features a delicious brunch and dinner menu by Chef Alex Verica, formerly of Dot Dot Dot and the Stanley. For brunch, choose from creative plates such as the pork belly, deviled eggs, crab “rangoons”, french toast, and much more.
Salted Melon Market + Eatery
100 W Worthington Ave Suite 107
Brunching hours: Open Monday through Friday at 7 a.m., Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m.
The Scoop: From the minds behind Reid’s Fine Foods comes Salted Melon Market + Eatery, an all day cafe in South End. Do some light shopping at the market, then sit down for a hearty breakfast with options like the Kaleifornia Love (toasted country loaf, smashed avocado, sautéed kale, arugula, roasted tomatoes, light lemon vinaigrette) and the Overnight Sensation (overnight oats, banana, strawberries, blueberries, candied pecan granola, honey, peanut butter drizzle).
Tried & True
Fahrenheit
222 S Caldwell St. 21st Floor
Brunching hours: Sunday brunch served 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Scoop: With the Charlotte skyline in the background, enjoy these cap’n crunch pancakes during Sunday brunch made with vanilla milk reduction and sugar.
La Belle Helene
300 S Tryon St. Suite 100
Brunching hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Scoop: La Belle Helene offers a variety of timeless French delicacies for brunch. Choose from Crêpes, french toast, omelets, boulangerie, and more.
Eight + Sand Kitchen
135 New Bern Street Retail A
Brunching hours: Monday – Sunday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Scoop: A brunch go-to in Charlotte, Eight + Sand offers breakfast classics with a twist such as their Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuit, Chipotle Club, Mexi Cali Caesar Salad, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and more. Check out their brunch menu here.
Tupelo Honey
101 S Tryon St. #130
Brunching hours: Sat & Sun until 4pm
The Scoop: You can’t go wrong with Tupelo’s Shrimp & Grits (sustainable & wild-caught white gulf shrimp, chorizo pork sausage, peperonata, creole sauce, scallions, served over heirloom grits with goat cheese) or the classic Fried Chicken & Biscuit (honey dusted fried chicken*, smoked ham, milk gravy, basil).
Haymaker
225 S Poplar St.
Brunching hours: Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Scoop: An Uptown go-to for weekend brunch. Try the Brasstown Beef Burger made with a house-made potato bun, smoked cheddar, pickled red onions, butter lettuce & tomato jam. Delicious.
Kid Cashew
1608 East Blvd
Brunching hours: Available on Saturday and Sunday
The Scoop: On the weekend, this popular Mediterranean restaurant serves up shrimp and grits, a Croque Madame Sandwich (ham, bechamel, gruyere & parmesan, challah bread, egg over easy), and more, along with $3 mimosas.
Lincoln’s Haberdashery
1300 South Blvd suite s
Brunching hours: Opens Monday through Friday at 7 a.m., Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m.
The Scoop: This South End hangout offers brunch favorites such as breakfast sandwiches like the one pictured above (yum!), donuts, french toast, and more.
Ruby Sunshine
332 W Bland St.
Brunching hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. every day.
The Scoop: Choose from a starter (the fried green tomatoes are our favorite), benedicts, pancakes, french toast, eggs and omlettes, and specialties such as shrimp and grits and breakfast tacos. Yum.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Several locations in Charlotte
Brunching hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday and Saturday 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Scoop: With several spots in Charlotte, including the recently opened location in SouthPark, Snooze is known for a great brunch. Expect a variety of pancakes (you can even create a pancake flight), breakfast classics such as egg benedicts, breakfast burritos, bacon flights, and much more.
Cafe Monte French Bakery and Bistro
6700 Fairview Road #108
Brunching hours: Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Scoop: You can never go wrong brunching at this charming French bistro. French-country fares such as hot beignets, escargot and the Benedict Monte (croissant, smoked ham, two eggs, tomato, asparagus, hollandaise) lie on their Déjeuner Menu.
Sunflour Baking Company
Various locations
Brunching hours: Open daily until 4 p.m.
The Scoop: So many great breakfast options can be found at Sunflour, all small batch and made from scratch. Try one of their many breakfast sandwiches on your choice of bread; including the egg, cheddar, and avocado sandwich, and Sunny’s Special with egg, sausage, sundried tomato pesto, and arugula.
Leroy Fox
South End & Cotswold
Brunching hours: Available Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Scoop: Southern-inspired brunch can be found at this South End hot spot. A must-have is their Chicken & Waffles with fried chicken breast, peach compote, over-easy egg, Belgian waffle, and maple syrup. Yum.
ROOTS Cafe
2135 Southend Dr #109
Brunching hours: Open Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Scoop: A South End favorite, ROOTS Cafe serves breakfast and brunch all day, every day. Delicious menu options include the Basic B (two over easy eggs, your choice of bacon, sausage, or vegan sausage, and Roots’ Hash or latke) and Croque Croissant (flaky croissant, shaved ham, parmesan, provolone, fried egg, spicy brown mustard and a touch of honey).
300 East
300 East Blvd
Brunching hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Scoop: A must in Charlotte’s brunch scene, 300 East offers a spicy chicken biscuit, tacos, breakfast pizza (local chorizo, red sauce, cheddar-jack cheese, scallions, queso fresco, fried eggs), multiple sandwich options, and bacon a la carte.
Dish
1220 Thomas Ave
Brunching hours: Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Scoop: Southern comfort food is always up our alley, especially for brunch. Choose from a variety of dishes such as the Carolina Country Breakfast (two eggs your way, your choice of hickory smoked bacon (2), sausage (1), or liver mush (1), served with grits, hash brown casserole, white pepper gravy and a fresh biscuit), fried chicken thighs (served with Two eggs your way, hash brown casserole, biscuit and white pepper gravy), and much more. Full brunch menu can be found here.
By Lake Norman
milkbread
624 Jetton St #110, Davidson
Brunching hours: Open every day, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The Scoop: From our friends at Kindred is this new, casual, all-day restaurant with brunch options we love. Start off with what they’re most known for — their milkbread donuts, and then sink your teeth into one of their toast and biscuit plates, bowls, salads, or crispy chickens.
First Watch
Concord, Huntersville, Matthews, Charlotte
Breakfast hours: Open daily at 7 a.m.
The Scoop: So many options for brunch can be found at First Watch. Our top pick is the Elevated Egg Sandwich with bacon, an over-easy cage-free egg, Gruyere cheese, fresh smashed avocado, mayo and lemon-dressed arugula on a brioche bun with a side of fresh, seasoned potatoes. Makes our mouth water everytime. View their menu here.
Sun Up Cafe
120 Langtree Village Dr. Suite 106-107, Mooresville
Brunching hours: Tuesday through Sunday 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Scoop: A short drive from Charlotte, Sun Up Cafe in Moorseville gets your day off to a good start with their breakfast options such as their famous three-egg omelets, doughnut holes, and much more.
