Rise and shine, Arlington! Arlington's got some of the best breakfast and brunch spots for grabbing a quick bite, finding some homestyle favorites at a classic diner, or sitting down for a classy brunch complete with bottomless mimosas. Don’t snooze! We promise they’re worth waking up for.
Quick Bites
Marquez Bakery
Start your morning off strong with authentic breakfast burritos, pan dulce, or some huevos rancheros. This local panaderia has been an Arlington favorite for decades (which means they know their stuff) and they're known for making all their homemade tortillas right there in house. Dine in or take it to go, but either way you have to make a stop at Marquez Bakery.
Nehemiah Coffee Co.
Nehemiah isn’t just serving up the perfect morning cup of joe! Stop in and try their breakfast and brunch - we’re talking gorgeous French toast, loaded breakfast sandwiches, and the crispiest chicken Ceaser salad. Get the pizza bagel; you’ll thank us later.
Inclusion Coffee
Inclusion Coffee has cracked the code on coffee shop vibes – cool and trendy, but cozy and welcoming all at the same time. Come for their signature coffees or teas and stay for the pastries, handpies (yes, handpies!) and tacos at this Downtown Arlington hangout spot.
Grounds and Gold Coffee Co.
Grounds and Gold will help you take your coffee shop game to the next level. They’re serving up an elevated cafe menu with sandwiches, salads, and breakfast favorites that pair perfectly with the Bee’s Knees latte or their signature Micah mocha.
La Madeline
La Madeline brings a little slice of France to your trip to Arlington! This bakery and cafe has classic French pastries, soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, and quiches that hit the spot whether you're grabbing lunch or settling in for a leisurely brunch. It's the kind of place where you can order a nice meal but still get in and out when you're in a hurry.
Pan Pan Bakery and Cafe
If you’re a coffee or matcha lover and that prides yourself on getting all your friends to swipe up on your Instagram story like “WHERE did you get that drink?” - Pan Pan is the place for you. This Japanese-Mexican fusion bakery and cafe is just as good as it sounds. They don’t play when it comes to their specialty drinks like mango sticky rice matcha and banana bread latte. Plus, you can’t leave without one of their gorgeous conchas, cookies, or kolaches.
Casual Dining
The Social House
If you’re looking for a mimosa tower, you’re in the right place. The Social House serves an elevated twist on brunch classics like short rib hash, crab cake benedict, and bananas foster French toast. In the true spirit of brunch, grab a seat at the bar and catch the game or rally around their iconic frozen flight.
Lac Bleu Brunch Cafe
Even if you’re starving, phone eats first at Lac Bleu – we don’t make the rules! This stunning brunch spot has the most Instagrammable interior with gorgeous flowers and greenery hanging from the ceiling and beautiful lanterns and light fixtures – the brunch vibes are immaculate. Along with their classic breakfast options like omelettes, pancakes, and breakfast sandwiches, no brunch is complete without trying a Mimosa flight!
The Tipsy Oak
We’ll take our brunch with a side of live music on the patio, please! Brunch like a local at one of the best patios Arlington has to offer. I bet you’ve never had a brunch like the huevos pretzel – a jumbo soft pretzel piled with bacon, eggs cooked your way, and their delicious smoked Gouda cheese sauce. Still not convinced? They’re also serving up brisket or lobster benedict. No matter what food you go with, tipsy sangria and mimosas are basically mandatory.
Breakfast Brothers
Feed your soul AND your stomach at Breakfast Brothers! Treat yourself to some gourmet all-day breakfast and soul food. Whether you want classic breakfast like pancakes and French toast or something with a twist like their catfish and red velvet waffle combo, you’ll get all the warm-and-fuzzies of a home cooked meal.
Bay 34th Street Diner
Bay 34th Street Diner has those New York diner vibes with everything (yes, everything!) made from scratch daily. The omelets, crepes, wraps, and sandwiches are solid comfort food classics, but don’t skip out on some of their standout dishes like the pineapple pancakes. They’re serving up that diner comfort with a modern twist.
Division Street Diner
Make your trip to the Lone Star State complete with some good old-fashioned Texas homestyle cooking. With dishes like chicken fried steak, Texas Benedict (made with boneless prime rib), and Loaded Up hashbrowns, we promise you won’t go home hungry.
Egg Bar Brunch
You need a Texas-shaped waffle in your life, and Egg Bar Brunch is here to help. This Arlington Highlands spot has everything a brunch-lover could want from crepes and French toasts to pizza, burgers, and skillets.
Jay Jay Cafe
If you’re looking for some straight-up breakfast classics, visit Jay Jay Cafe! Expect some homestyle breakfast with hash browns, grits, and eggs whichever way you like ‘em. Come for the brunch and stay for their legendary homemade pies!
Sit and Stay
Cut and Bourbon
Cut and Bourbon and the Live! by Loews hotel This classic steakhouse is also open for brunch Cowboy Breakfast Burger, brunch cocktails Monte Cristo Crepe Trust us on this one, Bacon lovers, you NEED to order the Thick Bacon Slab & Eggs. So, even if you’re not staying at the Live! by Loews, we promise it’s worth the trip!
Restaurant 506
Sometimes a quaint, quintessential brunch is just what the doctor ordered. Restaurant 506 at the Sanford House Inn and Spa is an incredible fine dining option (especially if you want to treat yourself to an after-brunch facial or massage ... or both). Come for their top-rated contemporary American cuisine like eggs benedict and strawberry beet salad and stay for the bloody Mary and French 506 Martini.
Cafe Americana
Known for their shareable dishes and internationally inspired menu, this elevated, trendy spot is the perfect place for your next brunch! Try their upscale eats like Spanish torta, Granada shrimp and grits, or avocado toast. And don’t skip out on cocktails here! Their hand-crafted cocktails bring mixology to another level (especially the ones with their made-in-house syrups).
