Founding Farmers’ American brunch menu focuses on breakfast favorites, ranging from pastries and biscuits to pancakes, waffles, and egg dishes. The spacious, rustic chic interiors at each location is great for large groups and families. Founding Farmers is also a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant, meaning sustainability is front and center in its dishes which use ingredients sourced from top farmers and purveyors.

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is DC’s oldest saloon in Washington. Located in a Beaux-Arts building, the restaurant is filled with grand historic touches, including a mahogany bar and oil paintings by American artists. The brunch menu is a selection of standards befitting the stately atmosphere. Enjoy classic breakfast options like eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon and hearty steak and eggs. Don’t miss the brioche French toast served with maple syrup and cinnamon.

Ted’s Bulletin serves an all-day American breakfast menu. Expect favorites like huevos rancheros, Turkish eggs, and a Norway Benedict with side dishes like housemade tater tots. Each location serves Ted’s signature American cuisine, while the chic interior style varies based on the setting. Add in a stellar cocktail menu, and Ted’s is the ideal spot for all-day brunch in DC.

Centered around Balkan cooking, Ambar prepares dishes that blend the flavors of southeastern Europe’s Balkan peninsula with traditional breakfast favorites. Try savory pies and dishes like sujuk flatbread or the Mediterranean omelet. Or go all in with the unlimited brunch menu, a great option for groups. An assortment of sweets and mimosas round out the menu .The space features a rustic yet modern design with wooden shelving filled with books, lanterns, and vintage clocks.

Founded by renowned chef José Andrés, Jaleo is a Washington, DC staple for top-notch Spanish food. Expect flavor-packed Spanish dishes like huevos al plato, which pairs baked eggs with pisto manchego and Ibérico sobrasada. Sweet options include churros con chocolate or torrijas, a sweet-soaked Spanish toast with caramelized bananas and rum whipped cream.

For traditional French fare, make your way to Bistro Du Jour, which has locations in Capitol Hill and District Wharf. At Capitol Hill, elegant and romantic decor sets the stage for French classics like Paris-Brest au saumon fumé, pain perdu, and quiche du jour. Don’t miss live jazz on Sundays. Bistro Du Jour in District Wharf features a lush terrace for leisurely brunches of classic French pastries, cheeses, and fresh-squeezed juices.

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recipient Oyamel is chef José Andrés’ homage to Mexico City. The stylish space has soft lighting, origami butterflies, and a striking mural, enhancing the artistic and playful vibe. Expect innovative Mexican dishes like pozole rojo and chilaquiles with house-made tortilla chips. Pair your meal with the house margarita or a Michelada.

If you’re into waffles, head to Belga Cafe in Capitol Hill. The restaurant’s menu features an assortment of topped Belgian waffles, available with sweet ingredients like red wine poached pears or savory renditions topped with fried chicken. Round out your Sunday brunch experience with frites or hash browns and a Belgian beer in the cozy, exposed brick interior. Coffees, teas, and zero-proof cocktails balance an impressive roster of brunch cocktails.

Succotash PRIME is helmed by James Beard award-winning chef Edward Lee, who marries his Korean heritage with Southern staples. Go for an a la carte or tasting menu of cherished Southern favorites like fried green tomatoes or shrimp and grits. Beyond the refined brunch menu, Succotash PRIME is noteworthy for its interior decor, which balances sophisticated architecture with inviting luxury.

Come to Via Sophia for brunch classics, Italian-style. Enjoy dishes like butternut squash velouté, housemade pizzas, and sandwiches with Italian touches like rosemary hollandaise and crispy mortadella. Enjoy them in a rustic-chic space with a sleek marble bar and elegant columns.