Brunch Restaurants in Washington

Our guide to brunch restaurants in Washington

Breakfast and brunch spots range from classic diners and pancake houses to modern brunch cafes with creative menus, bottomless mimosas and long weekend waits. Most open early and close by mid-afternoon, which is the opposite rhythm to most restaurants.

Weekday mornings are calm and quick; weekend brunch between about 9 AM and 1 PM is peak time, and popular places often use a waitlist instead of reservations.

Opening hours

Based on 13 brunch restaurants in Washington with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. 92% are open on Sundays, 46% are open seven days a week and 0% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 9 menus from brunch restaurants in Washington, the median item costs $11.99; half of all priced items fall between $5.25 and $19.19. The most common menu sections are Sides, Benedicts, Fresh Salads, and House Favorites.

Services

Of 121 brunch restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 100% list “dine-in”, 94% list “delivery”, 94% list “good for kids”, 93% list “high chairs”, 83% list “takeaway”, and 83% list “accepts reservations”.