Best Brunch in Cleveland.

Tremont tavern near the Christmas Story house serving breakfast poutine, pierogi poutine and a chicken schnitzel sandwich on waffles. Opens early and is a longtime neighborhood brunch go-to.

• bar brunch
• bloody marys
• daily

Warehouse District coffee shop on W 10th St known for oversized cinnamon rolls and a pink latte, with a breakfast menu served daily.

• coffee
• cinnamon rolls
• daily

Classic diner on Triskett Rd serving generous homestyle breakfasts from 6am daily.

• diner
• good value
• daily

Corned beef deli on St. Clair Ave whose breakfast pairs its famous corned beef with eggs. Open weekdays only.

• deli
• corned beef
• weekdays only

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Small French cafe on Fulton Rd in Ohio City serving crepes, quiche, savory French toast and shakshuka, with Bloody Marys and cocktails. Waits can be long on weekends.

• french
• crepes
• cocktails
• expect a wait

Downtown Louisiana Creole restaurant on Prospect Ave with a brunch that includes bottomless mimosas and craft cocktails.

• creole
• bottomless mimosas
• cocktails

Bagel shop on Detroit Ave making New York-style bagels, schmears and bagel sandwiches, open daily from early morning.

• bagels
• coffee
• daily

Ohio City restaurant on Bridge Ave with a weekend brunch of baklava French toast, eggplant shakshuka and the Brieberry burger, plus bacon-infused Bloody Marys.

• weekend brunch
• burgers
• bloody marys

Lakefront seafood restaurant in Lakewood with a Sunday brunch buffet of prime rib, oysters Rockefeller and smoked salmon, all with views of Lake Erie and the skyline.

• buffet
• lake views
• special occasion
• reservations

Longtime breakfast spot on Euclid Heights Blvd in Cleveland Heights for lemon ricotta pancakes and a long list of eggs Benedict variations.

• pancakes
• family friendly
• daily

Riverfront Italian restaurant on the Flats East Bank whose brunch is best known for crispy chicken with buttermilk waffles.

• italian
• riverfront
• cocktails

Tremont bar with a weekend brunch known for oversized, heavily garnished Bloody Marys, breakfast pierogi hot pockets and enchiladas topped with eggs.

• bar brunch
• bloody marys
• weekend brunch

Bagel shop on Old River Rd in the Flats known for loaded bagel sandwiches like the Big Daddy, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.

• bagels
• vegetarian options
• local chain

AsiaTown Chinese restaurant on Payne Ave serving dim sum, with doors opening at 10am on weekends.

• dim sum
• chinese
• groups

Tiny Tremont micro diner known for the Betty egg sandwich with cornmeal fries. Seating is a few stools, so many people take it to go.

• breakfast sandwiches
• takeout
• daily

Diner counter inside the West Side Market serving kielbasa hash, a cornbread waffle with fried chicken and huevos rancheros.

• diner
• market
• casual

Riverside brewpub on Old River Rd with a weekend brunch featuring a fried green tomato sandwich, French toast and mimosas on the patio.

• brewery
• patio
• riverfront

Long-running west side diner on Detroit Ave serving breakfast plates late into the night.

• diner
• late night
• good value

Colombian-leaning restaurant in Lakewood with a weekend brunch of arepas such as La Sucia and sweet plantains.

• colombian
• weekend brunch
• local chain

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Scratch bakery-cafe on Fairmount Blvd in Cleveland Heights serving crepes, avocado toast and croissants.

• bakery
• crepes
• coffee

Chef Karen Small's seasonal breakfast room on Lorain Ave in Ohio City, known for cheddar-chive biscuits, spelt pancakes, jasmine rice congee and a fried bologna sandwich. The space is small, so expect a wait on weekends.

• farm to table
• cocktails
• expect a wait

Lakewood restaurant on Madison Ave with a seasonal Sunday brunch and house-made pies.

• sunday only
• pie
• seasonal

Battery Park wing and burger spot on W 76th St that runs a Sunday brunch with spicy maple Wake Up Wings and an orange ginger waffle.

• sunday only
• wings
• bar brunch

New Orleans-style restaurant on Professor Ave with a Sunday brunch of jambalaya and eggs and king cake French toast.

• cajun
• sunday only
• cocktails

Willowick family restaurant on Lakeshore Blvd serving breakfast every day from 7am.

• diner
• family friendly
• daily

Little Italy tea house on Murray Hill Rd serving shakshuka and pita breakfasts with teas and shakes in an art-filled room. Closed Mondays.

• tea
• alcohol free
• vegetarian options
• closed monday

Modern Midwestern restaurant on East 4th St with a Sunday-only brunch featuring the Dimmy Jeans (chicken-fried jojos with gravy and eggs) and pimento cheese.

• sunday only
• cocktails
• bloody marys
• reservations

Classic diner on Larchmere Blvd in the Larchmere neighborhood with breakfast combos built around pancakes or French toast.

• diner
• casual
• family friendly

Tremont bistro on the Towpath Trail with a Saturday brunch of the William's wake-up sandwich, the Buckeye Burrito and a crab melt. Closed Sundays.

• patio
• saturday only
• bloody marys

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American grille in downtown Chagrin Falls with a deck and dining room overlooking the falls. Order the Heavenly Biscuit breakfast sandwich.

• views
• patio
• upscale

Busy Tremont breakfast spot on W 14th St for eggs Florentine, a Reuben omelet, apple walnut French toast and breakfast tacos. Open daily from early morning until mid afternoon.

• diner
• daily
• expect a wait

French-inspired neighborhood cafe on Lorain Ave serving tartines and pastries, open Wednesday through Sunday.

• french
• pastries
• coffee

New American restaurant at Pinecrest in Orange with weekend brunch from 11am to 3pm.

• weekend brunch
• cocktails
• upscale

Diner on Lakeshore Blvd in Willoughby serving breakfast from early morning until early afternoon.

• diner
• early hours

Small Tremont scratch cafe on Starkweather Ave known for cheddar-scallion biscuits with sausage gravy, the Shipwreck hash and seasonal waffles. Arrive early since the room fills quickly.

• farm to table
• baked goods
• expect a wait

Aviation-themed restaurant near the airport on Brookpark Rd, formerly the 100th Bomb Group, with a Sunday brunch buffet that includes an omelet station and a signature Bloody Mary.

• buffet
• sunday only
• groups

Brunch-focused restaurant on Mayfield Rd in Cleveland Heights, open daily from morning until 3pm.

• brunch focused
• daily

Restaurant at Pinecrest in Orange Village serving brunch dishes like shrimp and grits.

• cocktails
• shopping district

Ohio City bar on W 25th St with a large brunch menu that includes huevos rancheros, cold brew and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.

• vegan options
• patio
• bar brunch

Restaurant inside the Kimpton Schofield Hotel on East 9th St with a brunch that includes a smoked trout plate. Handles larger groups well.

• hotel
• groups
• upscale

West Park restaurant on Lorain Ave serving Southern comfort food and barbecue, with weekend breakfast from 8am.

• southern
• barbecue
• full bar

Rocky River neighborhood restaurant and bar serving a weekend brunch with a brunch burger and chorizo hash.

• weekend brunch
• cocktails
• burgers

Rocky River deli on Hilliard Blvd serving breakfast, classic deli sandwiches and Lebanese dishes. Closed Sundays.

• deli
• lebanese
• closed sunday

Retro Tremont tavern on Starkweather Ave with a Sunday brunch that features its mac and cheese.

• bar brunch
• sunday only
• retro

Lakewood bar on Madison Ave with a weekend brunch known for its build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and breakfast poutine.

• bloody marys
• bar brunch
• weekend brunch

Mediterranean market cafe on Detroit Ave with a weekend brunch built around charcuterie and cheese boards and a grouper and prosciutto eggs Benedict. There is a patio and a full cocktail list.

• cocktails
• patio
• reservations
• weekend brunch

Gordon Square tavern with a weekend brunch from 9am to 2pm of buttermilk pancakes, omelets and mimosas at fair prices.

• bar brunch
• weekend brunch
• good value

Gordon Square lounge on Detroit Ave with a weekend brunch of shakshuka, short rib hash and beignets, plus a patio and early drink specials.

• weekend brunch
• patio
• cocktails

Breakfast spot on Chillicothe Rd near Chagrin Falls known for country-fried ribeye, rooster cakes and its breakfast potatoes. Use the online waitlist.

• diner
• waitlist
• expect a wait

Mentor family restaurant on Market St serving breakfast daily.

• diner
• family friendly
• daily

Lorain Ave bar with a weekend brunch until 3pm, including a hangover burger topped with a kimchi latke and toasts with eggs.

• bar brunch
• weekend brunch
• bloody marys

Cozy diner at Shaker Square serving omelets and diner breakfasts.

• diner
• casual

Brunch-focused lounge on East 6th St downtown, known for mango mimosas.

• cocktails
• mimosas
• events

Southern restaurant on Lorain Ave with a Sunday brunch of bananas foster beignets, fried green tomato Benedict and shrimp and grits.

• southern
• sunday only
• cocktails

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Warehouse District restaurant on W St Clair Ave with a brunch of the Clevelander skillet, chicken and waffles and smoked salmon Benedict. Reserve for groups.

• cocktails
• groups
• reservations

Scratch kitchen on Brecksville Rd in Independence known for steak and eggs and banana bourbon caramel French toast.

• from scratch
• family friendly

West side barbecue joint on Clifton Blvd whose weekend brunch includes a brisket breakfast burrito and smoked-meat latkes. Doors open at 9am on Saturday and Sunday.

• barbecue
• weekend brunch
• full bar

All-day cafe and aperitivo bar in Hingetown serving pastries like croissants with pistachio butter in a sunny room. Open weekdays and Saturday.

• cafe
• coffee
• closed sunday

Birdtown brewpub on Sloane Ave in Lakewood that opens at 10am on weekends, pairing house beers with Eastern European cooking like pierogi.

• brewery
• weekend brunch
• eastern european

All-vegan kitchen on Detroit Ave in Lakewood's Birdtown with rotating pancake flavors, biscuits and gravy and a seitan Reuben.

• vegan
• closed monday

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Downtown Willoughby restaurant in a former railway power station, serving global small plates, craft cocktails and a Sunday brunch.

• sunday brunch
• patio
• cocktails

Downtown restaurant inside The 9 serving a weekend brunch with a short rib Benedict, short rib hash and a breakfast pizza.

• weekend brunch
• reservations
• upscale

Kamm's Corners breakfast restaurant on Rocky River Dr serving diner breakfasts seven days a week.

• diner
• family friendly
• daily

Lakewood small-plates restaurant with a weekend brunch of brown butter cinnamon apple waffles, shakshuka hummus and egg flights.

• weekend brunch
• cocktails
• small plates

Diner with a full bar and patio on Clifton Blvd in Lakewood, open since 1992, serving a corned beef hash omelet and chicken pot pie.

• diner
• full bar
• patio

Northeast Ohio family restaurant brand with an all-day breakfast menu, the Notso omelet and eggs bruschetta. The Playhouse Square location is handy before a show.

• all day breakfast
• family friendly
• local chain

Family-run Lakewood diner on Warren Rd serving American breakfast favorites daily until 2:30pm.

• diner
• family friendly
• daily

Family diner on Lorain Rd in North Olmsted serving breakfast every day from 7am.

• diner
• family friendly
• daily
• early hours

Downtown diner on Euclid Ave making breakfast from scratch, open early on weekdays and mornings on weekends.

• diner
• from scratch
• casual

Colorful Ohio City cafe on Bridge Ave with an international menu, fresh juices and margaritas. Saturday opens at 10am for brunch.

• juice bar
• vegetarian options
• saturday brunch

Parma diner on W Pleasant Valley Rd serving old-school breakfasts, waffles, omelets and specialty brunch plates daily.

• diner
• daily
• family friendly

Downtown Willoughby scratch diner serving omelets with steelhead, Lake Erie perch, Bloody Marys and mimosas.

• diner
• bloody marys
• lake erie perch

Family restaurant on High St in Fairport Harbor serving breakfast daily except Monday.

• diner
• family friendly

Family-owned West End Lakewood diner, open since 1994, serving Tex-Mex-leaning breakfasts like huevos with house hot sauce plus BBQ pulled pork hash and cheesesteak Benedicts.

• diner
• tex-mex
• cash preferred

New York-style deli and grille on Ridge Rd in Willoughby serving breakfast sandwiches and egg platters, with a patio.

• deli
• patio
• local chain

Jewish deli in the Van Aken District serving lox, bagels and brisket, with Sunday hours from 9am to 3pm.

• deli
• bagels
• lox

Downtown Willoughby diner on Erie St serving classic breakfasts.

• diner
• casual

Restaurant and bar inside a flower shop on Ridge Rd in North Royalton, serving Belgian liege waffles and Cuban hash at brunch.

• unique setting
• cocktails

Creperie at Crocker Park in Westlake serving sweet and savory crepes, including a chocolate bacon crepe, plus Belgian waffles.

• crepes
• waffles
• shopping district

Breakfast restaurant on State St in downtown Painesville, open daily from 6am.

• diner
• early hours
• daily

Family-owned Lakewood restaurant on Madison Ave serving hearty breakfasts and lunches, closed Mondays.

• diner
• family friendly

Little Italy New American bistro on Mayfield Rd whose brunch includes a smoked pork chop with lentils and gnocchi.

• bistro
• upscale

West End Lakewood saloon with a long-running weekend brunch and Bloody Mary and mimosa specials.

• bar brunch
• bloody marys
• weekend brunch

Diner on Medina's Public Square serving breakfast until 3pm, closed Mondays.

• diner
• historic square