Best Restaurants For Brunch In Charlotte

When it comes to brunch in the Queen City, you can find endless options from innovative farm-to-table restaurants to casual eateries to start your day off right. We’ve curated a list of the top brunch spots in Charlotte serving up breakfast classics and southern cuisine. 

 

 

Neighborhood: South End

 

The New Orleans-inspired brunch spot is from the owners of the popular Ruby Slipper Café in New Orleans. Enjoy dishes like Cochon beignets, fried green tomatoes, and gulf shrimp omelet. 

 

What to order: Banana Foster Pain Perdu 

 

Neighborhood: NoDa

 

The Villa Heights gastropub offers an American and international menu. From French Toast to Steak & Eggs this brunch spot is a must-have. 

 

What to order: Pierogis and Blintzes

 

Neighborhood: Dilworth

 

This old-school brunch spot has been a Dilworth staple for more than 30 years. On Sundays, you can enjoy their patio space while enjoying their breakfast pizza, made with local chorizo, red sauce, cheddar-jack cheese, scallions, queso fresco, and fried eggs. 

 

What to order: Vanilla Custard Filled French Toast

 

Neighborhood: SouthPark

 

Serving farm-to-table with a French Twist. The French bakery and bistro offer both continental-style breakfast and sit down. Feel like a Parisian and enjoy escargot, quiches, and hot beignets.

 

What to order: Lobster and Crab Crepes

 

Neighborhood: Uptown

 

Located in the heart of the Queen City, this farm-focused brunch spot is based out of Asheville by Chef William Dissen. Locally sourced ingredients are only used to create exceptional food and cocktails. 

 

What to order:  NC Shrimp A La Plancha

 

Neighborhood: South End

 

Not only is this restaurant a brewery, but also a taphouse, coffee bar, and culinary café. With gorgeous views of the city skyline, enjoy sipping on $3 select beers on Sundays with scratch-made dishes like deviled eggs and chicken and biscuits. 

 

What to order:  TSP breakfast bowl

 

Neighborhood: Cotswold

 

Since 1997, this beloved neighborhood restaurant offers a warm environment with reasonably priced comfort food. Serving breakfast all day, their famous dishes include crab soup and traditional breakfast items. 

 

What to order: Chicken & Waffle

 

Neighborhood: South End

 

Nestled next door to Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop, this rustic and midcentury restaurant offers small plates and innovative cocktails. Enjoy the city views on their 30-seat rooftop deck while enjoying their avocado toast or petite Belgian waffles.  

 

What to order: Ricotta Berry Challah Toast

 

 

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood

 

An eclectic-style restaurant serving all-day breakfast has been a neighborhood favorite since 2008. The patio is a great place to sit outside on a nice day to enjoy your meal. 

 

What to order: Booker T’s East Side Hasher (sweet potato hash browns topped with frittata-style eggs, pork sausage, turkey sausage or soysage, melted cheddar and green onions)

 

Neighborhood: Elizabeth

 

Known for its cocktails, The Crunkleton offers high-quality cuisine in its small but tasty brunch menu. The Prohibition-style restaurant offers salmon lox toast and southern classics like shrimp and grits. 

 

What to order: Huevos Rancheros 

 

Neighborhood: Myers Park

 

Feel like you are in the California countryside with the vineyard-inspired decor and wine on tap. 

 

What to order: Duck Confit Hash

 

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood, South End 

 

Known for its pancakes, this popular Denver-based breakfast chain has multiple locations in the Queen City. You can expect breakfast classics and creative twists on their pancakes with responsibly sourced ingredients.  

 

What to order: The Pancake Flight 

 

Neighborhood: Ballantyne

 

Since opening, the cafe is the go-to spot for breakfast and brunch in Ballantyne. From southern-style biscuit beignets, gourmet omelettes, a variety of unique eggs benedicts and more, there is something for everyone.

 

What to order: Any of the specialty benedicts