€€€€BrunchCentro StoricoMon-Fri 08:00-24:00; Sat 09:00-01:00; Sun 09:00-23:00
Balzac Bistrot serves breakfast and brunch on Piazza Grande in Modena, with French pastries, erbazzone and cappuccino at tables facing the Ghirlandina.
OrderErbazzone and a pain au chocolat with a cappuccino at the outdoor tables.
TipBreakfast starts at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:00 at weekends; the site calls the Sunday brunch especially popular, so arrive early for an outdoor table.
Brunch Republic brought English-style brunch to Modena's Largo di Porta Bologna, serving pancakes, avocado toast and eggs Benedict every day of the week.
OrderPancakes, avocado toast or eggs Benedict, with vegan options available.
TipWeekday service starts at 07:00, an hour earlier than the 08:00 weekend opening, with vegan options marked on the menu.