8 brunch in Raleigh, editor-picked for sunday brunch. The sunday brunch destinations editors return to. All brunch in Raleigh.
Brewery Bhavana ★ 4.7
218 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30-22:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-23:00; Sun 11:30-21:00
Raleigh's most distinctive brunch: Belgian farmhouse ales alongside dim sum in a space that also holds a bookshop and flower shop. Michelin recommended.
Boulted Bread ★ 4.6
328 Dupont Circle, Raleigh, NC 27604
Hours: Tue-Fri 07:00-16:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-16:00
Stone-milled sourdough, exceptional pastries, and filter coffee at bakery prices. Weekend sell-outs common; arrive before 09:30 for the full selection.
St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar ★ 4.5
223 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Hours: Sun-Thu 17:00-21:00; Fri 17:00-22:00; Sat 16:00-22:00; Sat-Sun brunch 11:00-16:00
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.
Big Ed's City Market Restaurant ★ 4.2
220 Wolfe St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Hours: Tue-Sun 07:00-14:00
City Market since 1989. Big Ed's serves scratch biscuits, country ham, grits, and eggs: Raleigh's most historic breakfast institution at counter prices.
Sitti ★ 4.1
137 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 10:00-22:00
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.
Irregardless Cafe ★ 4.0
901 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours: Tue-Sat 11:30-14:30 and 17:30-21:00; Sun 10:00-14:00
Open since 1975, Raleigh's original farm-to-table restaurant. Sunday brunch features vegetarian and pescatarian dishes using seasonal local sourcing.
Heirloom ★ 4.0
219 S West St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours: Wed-Fri 11:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-22:00
Southeast Asian-spiced brunch plates at Heirloom, Glenwood South. Specialty coffee and matcha; one of the more design-conscious brunch spaces in Raleigh.
Raleigh Beer Garden ★ 3.9
614 Glenwood Ave, Suite B, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-02:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-02:00
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.