Family-run Mexican spot Gabriela’s focuses on homemade, Michoacán-inspired recipes. This restaurant makes food fresh daily —even the margaritas and other drinks are made from lime juice and fresh fruit. Its brunch menu boasts Mexican breakfast classics like chilaquiles and gorditas de chorizo, along with playful dishes like tipsy French toast made with rum. Enjoy your meal on the massive outdoor patio.

Paperboy is a breakfast and lunch restaurant with a bright, calm atmosphere thanks to its large windows, white walls and countertops, and light wood furnishings. All juices, preserves, and breads are made on-site, so you’re getting the freshest ingredients possible. With a large coffee selection, essential brunch cocktails, and shareable plates, it’s a fantastic place to brunch with friends. The main menu is filled with American brunch classics, making it one of the best brunch places in Austin.

Sawyer & Co. brands itself as a “finer diner,” providing an air of sophistication in a warm and comfortable setting. The inside is bright and clean, while the outside patio provides umbrellas to enjoy your meal. The diverse brunch menu serves up classic Southern favorites like shrimp and grits and biscuits and gravy along with Tex-Mex options and lighter meals, so there’s something for everyone.

Suerte is run by acclaimed chef and James Beard semifinalist Fermín Núñez. His modern Mexican menu celebrates his passion for handmade masa and hyperlocal ingredients. Expect savory dishes like a salmon tostada and chilaquiles along with sweet options like a banana puff pastry. If you’re drinking, pair your meal with a Mexican agave or spirit in the laidback space with light woods and exposed brick walls.

WU Chow serves farm-fresh Chinese food that honors all eight styles of Chinese cuisine, including with its standout brunch. The restaurant’s popular dim sum brunch menu features classic dumplings like Shanghai pork soup along with favorites like dan dan noodles and plenty of vegetarian options. Pair your brunch with classic cocktails with a Chinese twist, like the bloody Mulan made with Thai-chili-infused vodka.

Located inside the South Congress Hotel is a chic all-day cafe that serves seasonal American fare. Large windows allow for plenty of sunshine, and the white and light wood furnishings ensure a bright atmosphere even on a cloudy day. The brunch menu, carefully curated by chef Sarah Mar-Chun, features homemade pastries, fresh salads and bowls, breakfast sandwiches, and more. Don’t miss standout cross-cultural dishes like kimchi hash. Brunch here is served until 3 pm daily.

Located in a charming blue Clarksville cottage, Josephine House is the sibling to Jeffrey’s Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant in Austin. Inside, there’s a white marble bar for coffee and other drinks along with some tables, or you can find a seat on the patio or the lawn outside. This gem sources all ingredients locally, so the American-inspired menu changes daily. Expect dishes like freshly baked pastries, steak and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, and huevos rancheros.

Bar Peached is the newest spot from The Peached Tortilla, an Asian and Southern restaurant in Austin. Bar Peached is more bar-focused, with a beverage director curating a menu of draft and made-to-order cocktails. You’ll still find plenty of shareable plates and dishes like avocado toast and pork buns. The menu also features Asian twists on Southern classics, like a BBQ pork Benedict and bacon, egg, and cheese udon.

Uptown Sports Club opened in 1949 as a neighborhood sports bar. Today, it stands in the same building but has transformed into a go-to restaurant known for its stellar coffee, cocktails, and brunch. Co-owner Aaron Franklin serves Louisiana Creole brasserie-style food with a Texan twist. The deep menu stars breakfast plates, steak and eggs, and lemon ricotta pancakes, plus hearty sandwiches, gumbo, and a la carte breakfast favorites.

Tómalo is a destination for its contemporary Mexican menu inspired by regional dishes. Expect tacos, quesadillas, ceviche, and other crowd-pleasing, family-friendly dishes. With dark furnishings and a full wraparound bar, this restaurant makes brunch a community event. The prime location on the banks of Lady Bird Lake makes it ideal for stopping in with your kids or a large group after a morning stroll.