12 editor picks in Fort Worth.
12 brunch in Fort Worth, editor-picked for brunch open saturday. The saturday brunch spots worth queuing for. All brunch in Fort Worth.
Nonna Tata on Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth is a cash-only, BYOW Italian trattoria with hand-rolled pasta drawing devoted regulars each evening.
OrderHandmade pasta; tiramisu, served weekend mornings only.
TipNonna Tata is cash-only and does not accept reservations for small parties; arrive before 17:30 on weekends to join the queue for the best chance of a table.
Paris Coffee Shop on Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth has served classic Texas breakfasts since 1926, a storied diner with all-day counter service.
OrderChicken-fried steak with cream gravy; peach cobbler.
TipCash is preferred at the counter; the pie selection sells out by noon on Saturdays so order dessert at the same time as your main.
Ol' South Pancake House on University Drive in Fort Worth has run 24 hours a day since 1962, known for Dutch Baby pancakes and all-day plates.
OrderDutch Baby pancake; classic buttermilk stack.
TipThe Dutch Baby requires 20 minutes to bake; order it first and the wait feels shorter once your coffee arrives.
Brewed on Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth blends house-roasted coffee culture with a popular Southern-inflected brunch menu open seven days a week.
OrderChicken and waffles; shrimp and grits.
TipThe 07:00-09:00 happy hour gives 20 percent off coffee drinks; pair it with the Magnolia Chicken Biscuit for the best-value brunch opening.
Woodshed Smokehouse on the Trinity River in Fort Worth opens at 08:00 on weekends for smoke-tinged brunch with mimosas and chilaquiles outside.
OrderChilaquiles with smoked brisket; wood-fired bloody mary.
TipWeekend breakfast service runs 08:00-11:00 only; get there at opening to catch the full breakfast menu before it transitions to the lunch lineup.
Righteous Foods near the Fort Worth Cultural District serves organic brunch plates with inventive egg dishes, fresh-pressed juices, craft cocktail options.
OrderGreen egg chilaquiles; righteous avocado toast with pickled golden raisins.
TipThe Detox and Retox menus run simultaneously; the Paleontology egg dish is the most complex and satisfying plate on the morning menu.
Press Cafe at Clearfork in Fort Worth pairs a Trinity Trails riverside patio with a full American brunch menu and craft cocktails all morning.
OrderBanana walnut waffle with berry compote; steak and eggs.
TipWeekend brunch goes 07:00-14:00; the patio is sun-drenched by 09:00 so request a covered table if you prefer shade.
Joe T. Garcia's on N Commerce St in Fort Worth is a landmark Tex-Mex patio restaurant serving family-style brunch, flour tortillas, house margaritas.
OrderMigas with queso; house margarita on the garden patio.
TipThe patio holds hundreds but fills fast on Sunday brunch; reservations via email are strongly advised for groups of four or more.
Esperanza's on North Main Street in Fort Worth opens at 06:30 for one of the city's earliest and most authentic Tex-Mex brunch experiences daily.
OrderHuevos rancheros with handmade tortillas; pan dulce assortment.
TipThe 06:30 opening rivals any brunch spot in the city for early risers; the huevos rancheros with fresh-made flour tortillas is the benchmark dish.
Cafe Momento on 6th Ave in Fort Worth is a specialty espresso bar and art gallery offering a calm, unhurried brunch setting in the Near Southside.
OrderMatcha latte; seasonal pastry with house jam.
TipThe courtyard is the most coveted spot; arrive before 09:00 on weekends to claim a table before the neighbourhood crowd descends.
Fred's Texas Cafe on Camp Bowie West in Fort Worth opens at 10:30 daily serving burgers, chicken-fried steak, and cold beer in a casual setting.
OrderChicken-fried steak burger; hand-cut chili fries.
TipFred's opens at 10:30 every day of the year; the chili-cheese fries are a crowd staple and the Friday lunch crowd fills the patio fast.
Salsa Limon Centro in downtown Fort Worth serves a bright Tex-Mex brunch from 08:00, with quick-service burritos and tacos available throughout.
OrderBreakfast burrito; crispy chicken taco with avocado.
TipThe breakfast burrito with chorizo and egg is the fastest and most filling option for a pre-museum or pre-meeting brunch in downtown.
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