Looking for the best brunch spots in Washington, D.C.? This is the ultimate D.C. brunch list featuring a round-up of the best places to get brunch based on quality, reliability, and affordability.
Alex Striano•
When the weekend hits that only means one thing–it’s time to get our brunch game faces on–and these are the perfect spots to head to to start your day off right.
Whether you need an instant mood boost, are searching for a group Sunday Funday activity, or are looking to cure a hangover from the night before, brunch is the solution to all problems. That said, we’ve gone ahead and compiled some of the most delicious brunch spots in D.C. that you will want to check out this weekend!
1. Nellie’s Sports Bar – U Street Corridor
Named after the owner’s two grandmothers, both named Nellie, this place blends the immaculate vibes of an LGBTQ+ bar with the atmosphere of a sports bar! Complete with weekly drag brunches on the weekends that feature fantastic drinks and quality food, this place is for sure one of the most unique brunch spots in D.C. right now.
Location: 900 U St NW
2. Ambar Capitol Hill – Capitol Hill
With its unique brunch experience, Ambar Capitol Hill serves up traditional Balkan flavors reimagined into the classic brunch dishes that we all know and love. In addition to the inventive menu, you can also opt for specialty brunch options like bottomless mimosas, sangria, or bloody maries to take your brunch to the next level if you so choose.
Location: 523 8th St SE
3. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar – Downtown
With an inventive and cultured menu, Pisco y Nazca is an incredibly unique brunch option right in the Downtown area of D.C.! The menu, which is based on Peruvian cuisine, offers patrons a lot to choose from including a pre-set brunch menu if they choose, or a larger list of Peruvian dishes for brunch. Aside from the food, there are also high-quality co*cktails and even bottomless beverage deals that you can opt for while you brunch, so this place is perfect for a casual brunch with a food focus as well as a fun-filled brunch where the food takes the back seat to the drinks!
Location: 1823 L St NW
4. Le Diplomate – Logan Circle
If you’re hoping to class up your brunch plans this weekend then Le Diplomate in Logan Circle is the perfect place to go. This classic Parisian-style French bistro nails every iconic brunch dish you could think of and offers all the best hits of Frances’s culinary offerings. While this place doesn’t offer bottomless brunch, the quality of the food and upscale setting more than makeup for it by making it a memorable dining experience.
Location: 1601 14th St NW
5. Shaw’s Tavern – Shaw
Whether you’re craving classic brunch favorites or innovative twists on traditional fare, Shaw’s Tavern has something for everyone. On top of its delicious menu, Shaw’s also offers an expansive selection of brunch co*cktails and shots, which means that this place takes the phrase “boozy brunch” as literally as you would like!
Location: 520 Florida Ave NW
6. The Midlands Beer Garden – Park View
With its incredible outdoor seating area complete with firepits and heaters the incredible menu and expansive beer list of Midlands Beer Garden make it a fantastic place to bring your brunch crew over the weekend! They have a specialty brunch menu specifically for the weekend, so you can enjoy a high-quality brunch while watching live sports or playing any of their interactive outdoor lawn games.
Location: 3333 Georgia Ave NW
7. The Lafayette at the Hay Adams – Downtown
Likely one of the most formal brunch spots around D.C. on our list, this place is a great spot for more formal and proper brunch occasions where you’d like to take the family for a regal experience. The quality of the food here is top-notch but the quality doesn’t stop there, the service is also incredible and the ambiance is practically unmatched for those in the market for a fancy brunch here in D.C. that exceeds expectations.
Location: 1622 14th Street NW
8. Barcelona Wine Bar – Logan Circle
Simple yet intimate, Barcelona Wine Bar is a staple brunch spot for scores of Washingtonians for a reason, it’s consistent, both in terms of taste and in terms of fun! The charcuterie options and list of tapas dishes to choose from make sharing plates here the most effective way to ensure everyone gets to try a bit of everything and leaves the table satisfied. If you are in the market for a boozy brunch, opt for a pitcher of Sangria, or even try a wine flight to find the flavor you like the most, their wine list is well-sourced, so you’d be hard-pressed to find something you don’t like!
Location: 1622 14th Street NW
9. Founding Farmers D.C. – Foggy Bottom
Since it opened at this location in 2008, Founding Farmers has been a hit, considered by many to have already cemented itself as a D.C. institution! With an emphasis on everything being made from scratch on the same day it’s served, the quality of food here is impeccable. The one thing to know in advance is that despite the casual nature of this brunch spot, the meal can get expensive faster than you might expect as a result of the local and fresh ingredients as well as the lack of bottomless drink deals.
Location: 1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW
10. Dirty Habit – Penn Quarter
This upscale brunch spot has all the flair without any of the fuss, its menu is filled with gems like truffle fries and classics like eggs benedict, and on top of this it also offers a 2-hour bottomless drinks deal for only $45 that includes mimosas, micheladas, or “brunch punch”!
Location: 555 8th St NW
11. Ted’s Bulletin – Multiple Locations
With a few locations around D.C. including in U Street Corridor and Capitol Hill, Ted’s Bulletin is a brunch icon in the capital city where you can order breakfast any time of the day! Considered a mecca for breakfast lovers in the D.C. area, this is truly a place you have to try as soon as you get the chance, and like we mentioned, with all-day breakfast on their menu, you can have your “weekend brunch” any time or day of the week that works best for you and your friends!
12. The Greenhouse – Dupont Circle
A classy brunch spot that takes place inside the Jefferson Hotel right here in D.C. where you can dine surrounded by art-deco-inspired architecture! This place is a high-quality brunch spot that is a little more on the expensive side, but it is perfect for occasions where you want to feel refined or want to impress others, think of special occasions like meeting a significant other’s parents or a romantic brunch plan! The menu is filled with brunch classics using worldly ingredients that offer a one-of-a-kind experience you can’t find easily here in D.C.!
Location: 1200 16th St NW
13. Art and Soul – East End
Truly living up to its name, the food here looks like art and tastes like it was made with a tremendous amount of soul, for us, the go-to brunch order has got to be their fried chicken and waffles with a side of the maple sausage! The brunch menu is filled with a number of classics and inventive new options that are sure to leave you satisfied! The best part is the value, in D.C. these days a quality brunch experience is starting to get a little out of hand in terms of cost, so it’s refreshing to have such a reliable and consistently good brunch spot like Art and Soul that won’t break the bank when you go!
Location: 415 New Jersey Ave NW
14. Fiola Mare – Georgetown
This lovely Italian restaurant right near the waterfront in Georgetown is one of the best spots to eat in the entire city for any meal, and brunch is no exception. If you want to go all out for brunch and feel like European royalty, this spot is perfect for you! The best part is that even though the prices are a little higher than some of the casual brunch spots on our list, the quality, service, and ambiance all make up for it and ensure it’s a really good value.
Location: 3100 K St NW
15. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace – Logan Circle
One of the most budget-friendly bottomless mimosa options in D.C. at only $29 for 90 minutes of bottomless mimosas, the only catch is that everyone at the table must order it as well and must also purchase food. Regarding their food menu, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is mainly a seafood spot, so a lot of their brunch items incorporate ingredients like fresh crab meat, fish, or even shellfish, which makes it a unique and delicious spot for a meal that’ll start your day, that being said, if seafood isn’t your thing, don’t worry there’s plenty of options for everyone here.
Location: 1612 14th Street NW
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