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Time for brunch: favorite spots for a mid-morning meal in Sacramento
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items Don’t just pick a spot with pancakes and eggs — pick the spot that’s perfect for your gathering with this guide that includes menu recommendations, brunch categories, and beyond.
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| Saturday + Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | One of the city’s most iconic eateries, the eclectic decor extends to a menu with something for everyone. What we’re ordering: The Thai steak + eggs or Santa Fe blueberry cornmeal pancakes.
Tower Café
Saturday + Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | While the name alone is enough to entice most hungry brunch enthusiasts, this farm-to-table eatery in Tahoe Park is so good, Michelin described it as “Sunday morning at your mom’s.” Pro tip: Be prepared for a wait —...
Bacon & Butter
Saturday + Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Nestled along the R Street Corridor, this gastropub offers outdoor dining alongside incredible cocktails to start your weekend. Pro tip: Like sleeping in? The Folsom location opens an hour later.
Iron Horse Tavern - R St. Sacramento
Saturday + Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Brunch means lunch too, right? While the Land Park location may have gained recognition for its appearance on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, the Fair Oaks location serves the same famous lunch along with breakfast. D...
Dad's Kitchen Fair Oaks
Daily, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | This cafe’s location is the perfect stop during a casual jaunt along the American River Parkway. What we’re ordering: The California Benedict + stuffed hash browns.
Rivers Edge Cafe
Daily, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | This restaurant has been serving English fare like a full English breakfast to hungry Sacramentans for ~50 years with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Pro tip: Come back for dinner to catch some live music.
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Daily, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | This 100% all-natural and gluten-free eatery also boasts a separate menu of vegan-friendly items.goat cheese omelet. You can thank me later.
Sibling by Pushkin's
Daily, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | An extension of Naked Coffee, this spot is known for its heaping stacks of pancakes and sweet corn breakfast tamales. Pro tip: It’s cash or check only here, but there’s an ATM inside.
Orphan
Monday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Whether you choose a breakfast or lunch dish, you can’t go wrong. What
Toasted Rooster Cafe
Daily, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | This laid-back neighborhood diner offers benedicts, omelets, waffles, pancakes, and so much more. Pro tip: Dine-in weekdays from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and score three sides like biscuits + gravy, country potatoes, or sweet pepper...
The Morning Fork
Daily, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | This place is known for its country-style meals like its biscuits + gravy, French toast, and scrambles. The coffee is solid here, too.
Hot Off The Griddle
Daily, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | In Midtown around midday? Head over to this eatery and immediately order the chicken + waffles. Check out the weekly mimosa flavors and ask about the weekly barista creation.
Kitchen 15
Daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | With weekly specials and 50+ varieties of mimosas, no local brunch roundup would be complete without this East Sac staple. Pro tip: Order a mimosa flight to try three flavors at a time. The Mimosa House also has locations in Ra...
Mimosa House
Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Grilled brie, beignets, shrimp and grits, and catfish bites are just a few of the fun, Southern-inspired eats that await at this eatery.
The Porch Restaurant & Bar
Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Loaded skillets, big salads, and small plates like the truffle tater tots await at this downtown spot. Don’t skip the bottomless mimosas, specialty cocktails, and mocktails.
Cafeteria 15L
Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Take your time and sip on mimosas or the Wildwood Bloody Mary while brunching on sweet or savory dishes like the crème brûlée French toast or prime rib dip.
Wildwood Kitchen & Bar