Brewery Bhavana ★ 4.7
Raleigh's most distinctive brunch: Belgian farmhouse ales alongside dim sum in a space that also holds a bookshop and flower shop. Michelin recommended.
OrderDim sum plates with a farmhouse saison
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Boulted Bread ★ 4.6
Stone-milled sourdough, exceptional pastries, and filter coffee at bakery prices. Weekend sell-outs common; arrive before 09:30 for the full selection.
OrderCountry sourdough loaf and a seasonal pastry
St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar ★ 4.5
The city's only oyster-centred brunch, with the full raw bar from 11:00 on Saturday and Sunday. NOLA-inspired plates alongside the oyster programme.
OrderRaw oyster selection and a bloody mary
Big Ed's City Market Restaurant ★ 4.2
City Market since 1989. Big Ed's serves scratch biscuits, country ham, grits, and eggs: Raleigh's most historic breakfast institution at counter prices.
OrderButtermilk biscuit with country ham and eggs
Sitti ★ 4.1
Sunday brunch at Sitti adds mezze and egg dishes to the regular Lebanese menu. The shakshuka and mixed mezze board are satisfying for two; accessible pricing.
OrderMixed mezze board and shakshuka
Irregardless Cafe ★ 4.0
Open since 1975, Raleigh's original farm-to-table restaurant. Sunday brunch features vegetarian and pescatarian dishes using seasonal local sourcing.
OrderSeasonal vegetable hash with eggs
Heirloom ★ 4.0
Southeast Asian-spiced brunch plates at Heirloom, Glenwood South. Specialty coffee and matcha; one of the more design-conscious brunch spaces in Raleigh.
OrderSoutheast Asian-spiced eggs and specialty coffee
Raleigh Beer Garden ★ 3.9
The Beer Garden opens Saturday and Sunday from 10:00. The rooftop deck is the destination; the food is secondary to the world's largest draft beer selection.
OrderDraft brunch beer and rooftop table
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