Best brunch in Boston
Where to brunch in Boston — neighbourhood cafés, all-day breakfast counters and weekend institutions.
Top brunch spots in Boston
12 locals' picks — neighbourhoods, price tiers and what to order.
Audubon Boston
$$Fenway
Sunny Fenway brunch with patio.
Order: Eggs benedict
Bagelsaurus
$Cambridge
Tiny bagel counter, queue weekends.
Order: Wood-fired bagel sandwich
Beat Brasserie
$$$Harvard Square
Jazz brunch with bottomless mimosa option.
Order: Live jazz brunch
Buttermilk & Bourbon
$$$Back Bay
New Orleans brunch, lively room.
Order: Chicken & beignets
Cafe Madeleine
$$South End
French bakery brunch.
Order: Quiche lorraine
Mike & Patty's
$Bay Village
Closet-sized brunch counter, breakfast sandwich icon.
Order: The Fancy (egg sandwich)
Sound Bites
$$Somerville
Cash-only brunch crowd-pleaser.
Order: Avocado benedict
South End Buttery
$$South End
South End brunch favourite.
Order: Pastries + brunch plates
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
$$Multiple
Israeli-leaning bakery brunch chain.
Order: Shakshuka
The Friendly Toast
$$Cambridge
Retro diner brunch, all-day pancakes.
Order: Drunkard's French toast
Toro
$$$South End
Tapas brunch from Ken Oringer.
Order: Tortilla española brunch
Trident Booksellers & Café
$$Back Bay
Bookstore-cafe brunch institution.
Order: All-day brunch + book browse
Frequently asked
- Local favourites include North End and the all-day kitchen at Neptune Oyster. We prioritise spots that take walk-ins or open early on weekends.