Spots for the Best Brunch in Houston, TX – there are so many amazing places for brunch in Houston, it’s sometimes hard knowing where to start. From Mexican weekend brunches to everyday comfort food brunches, have a look at our list of the best brunches in Houston.
Federal American Grill – Boozy Brunch
8731 Katy Fwy Suite 150, Houston, TX 77024
Federal American Grill has a fresh take on American comfort food. “From Burgers and salads to seafood and steaks, we know you will find something on our menu you will love.” They have a great range of boozy brunch drinks like Kir Royale, Bloody Mary and Mimosas. As well as traditional brunch offerings there are some more unusual brunch items on their menu, such as:
Bang Bang Shrimp
crispy, sweet & spicy shrimp, mixed greens
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
4310 Westheimer Rd #150, Houston, TX 77027
At Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, “Chef Peter Petro created a menu that combines good ol’ American comfort food with contemporary flavors and cooking techniques. Each season, new flavors and recipes are brought into the kitchen. All cooks on staff are encouraged to brainstorm (and eat) with the chef. This collaborative process is the foundation of Bosscat’s culinary art. Encouraging and fostering new ideas with seasonal produce, meats and spices enable a super fun and fresh menu for our happy patrons.” Brunch is served on a Saturday and Sunday and you can make it a boozy brunch by adding in Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Aperol Spritz. Brunch dishes include:
SHRIMP AND GRITS
Creole spices, Homestead grits, creamy gouda, sunny egg
MAUI MEATLOAF
Loco moco style, meatloaf patty, brown gravy, steamed rice, crispy onions, sunny egg
SMOKEHOUSE BENEDICT
Pulled pork hash, fresh biscuits, poached eggs + fried, chicken hollandaise
Hugo’s
1600 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
Located in the heart of Houston’s Montrose area, Hugo’s brings the exciting and earthy flavors of Mexico across the border. They serve brunch on a Saturday and Sunday with dishes that include:
large masa cake shaped like a shoe, slow-cooked pork, rajas, refritos, tomatillo salsa, crema, queso fresco, fried egg
Hugo’s totopos bathed in tomatillo salsa, chicken, topped with two eggs sunny-side-up
catch of the day, mole amarillo, roasted fingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes, onions, broccolini
two crisp corn tortillas topped with refried beans, grilled steak, fried eggs, salsa de tomate, herbs and cotija cheese
Another Broken Egg Cafe – Boozy Brunch Option
118 A Vintage Park Boulevard, Building G, Houston, TX 77070
Another Broken Egg Cafe serve Southern-Inspired, Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch. “Start your day the delicious way with southern-style biscuit beignets, gourmet omelettes, a variety of unique eggs benedicts and more.” On the menu are some great sweet treats like BLACKBERRY STUFFED FRENCH TOAST (French toast stuffed with blackberry cream cheese, topped with fresh mango whipped cream and rum butter sauce drizzle), IPANEMA® ESTATE PANCAKES (Two house-recipe coffee-infused cakes topped with fresh strawberries, fresh Irish whipped cream and caramel sauce) and BELGIAN (Belgian waffle topped with powdered sugar). Or go savoury with SHRIMP ‘N GRITS (Gulf shrimp and andouille sautéed with red peppers and onions in a spicy low country reduction, over creamy cheese grits. Served with garlic bread and a lemon), LOUISIANA CRAWFISH BOWL (Scrambled eggs, Louisiana crawfish tails, andouille, onions, red peppers and fresh country potatoes with Jack cheese. Served with an English muffin) or a LOBSTER & BRIE OMELETTE (Cream cheese-filled omelette topped with Brie and champagne butter sauce sautéed lobster meat, tomatoes and green onions. Served with an English muffin and grits or fresh country potatoes). They also serve a healthy brunch with options like GRANOLA, FRUIT & QUINOA POWER BOWL (House-made honey-roasted granola, blueberry-infused quinoa, fresh seasonal berries and toasted-coconut crusted bananas, with coconut milk drizzle) and a SKINNY OMELETTE (Goat-cheese filled egg white omelette with asparagus, roasted red peppers and roasted garlic cloves. Topped with fresh herbs and green onions. Served with an English muffin and fresh seasonal fruit). If you are looking for a boozy brunch then their brunch cocktails will delight with options such as Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Bellini’s.
Snooze – Boozy Brunch
5000 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77056
Snooze promises creative twists on breakfast. They have a large selection of Eggs Benedict and offer a Ham Benedict, Chili Verde Benedict and even a Steak and Eggs Benedict. Or you could go for French Toast, Blueberry Danish Pancakes, Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes or Sweet Potato Pancakes. They also have a range of plant based, light options, breakfast burritos and Shashuka. If you are looking for a Boozy Brunch then they have a great selection of Mimosas and Bloody Marys.
Cheesecake Factory
THE GALLERIA – 5015 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056
The Cheesecake Factory serves Saturday and Sunday brunch from opening until 2pm. You can choose from such items as the GIANT BELGIAN WAFFLE (Available with Strawberries, Pecans and Chantilly Cream), CARAMEL APPLE PANCAKES (Buttermilk Pancakes with Glazed Apples, Crispy Caramel Pecans and Chantilly Cream. Served with Our Maple-Butter Syrup), BRULÉED FRENCH TOAST (The “Best” French Toast Ever! Thick Slices of French Bread Grilled Golden Brown Topped with Powdered Sugar and Served with Maple-Butter Syrup) and the BRUNCH COMBO (Two Eggs with Two Slices of Bacon and Two Buttermilk Pancakes). Or what about GREEN CHILAQUILES WITH CARNITAS AND EGGS (Tender Slow-Cooked Pork or Chicken with Roasted Poblano Peppers, Cheese, Onions, Cilantro and Crisp Corn Tortillas. Garnished with Tomatillo-Chile Sauce, Tomato and Sour Cream), FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES BENEDICT (Our Belgian Waffle Topped with Crispy Fried Chicken Strips, Poached Eggs and Hollandaise. Served with Maple-Butter Syrup), or the KIDS’ BRUNCH (Kids 10 and Younger. A Small Order of French Toast, Bacon and Strawberries).
Black Bear Diner
15720 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77090
The goal of every Black Bear Diner is “to deliver scrumptious food in a friendly environment. We promise to make your visit a pleasant one, and we’ll try to keep the puns to a bear minimum.” They serve some really hearty brunches like BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs (10 oz of tender beef, breaded & fried golden brown, then smothered in country gravy and served with 3 eggs & 2 housemade biscuits), or The GRIZZ! (2 sweet cream pancakes, 3 eggs*, 2 slices of thick-cut smoked bacon, 2 sausage links & a smoked ham steak). They also serve pancakes, waffles and French toast dusted with powdered sugar and served with warm syrup. How about Joe’s Hobo Omelette (Smoked ham, link sausage & thick-cut smoked bacon, jack cheese, cheddar cheese, spinach & onion) or The Original ScramBOWL (A hearty all-in-one bowl of hickory smoked ham, thick-cut smoked bacon, link sausage, eggs*, bell pepper, onion & pickled jalapeño, scrambled over country red potatoes, then topped with cheddar cheese & country gravy and a housemade biscuit. Served as described, no other sides.)
Also check out our list of the best breakfasts in Houston.