9 editor picks in Richmond.
9 brunch in Richmond, editor-picked for brunch open saturday. The saturday brunch spots worth queuing for. All brunch in Richmond.
Sub Rosa Bakery in Church Hill opens at 8 am weekends with breads and pastries. Multi-year James Beard semifinalist; reopened December 2025 after fire.
OrderCountry sourdough loaf with morning bun.
TipGet there by 9 am Saturday; the loaves go fast through the lunch hour.
The Roosevelt in Church Hill opens for Sunday brunch under chef Leah Branch, 2026 James Beard semifinalist. Southern cuisine, biscuits, deep menu.
OrderCountry ham biscuit with gravy.
TipBook the 11 am Sunday slot; the Roosevelt also runs an extended brunch sit-down upstairs.
Mama J's Sunday brunch in Jackson Ward serves soul food at the family-table volume. Velma Johnson's kitchen pours sweet tea, runs the standard plate.
OrderFried chicken and waffle with sweet tea.
TipSunday morning is the family-dinner crowd; Saturday afternoon is the easier seat.
Perly's daytime menu carries brunch energy daily until 3 pm. Pastrami Benedicts, latkes and matzo ball soup; the Sunday queue snakes around the corner.
OrderPastrami benedict with latkes.
TipWeekend brunch books quickly; weekday morning is the easier seat.
Can Can Brasserie in Carytown runs weekend brunch in the Left-Bank-style room. Croque madames, frites, mimosas and a wood-counter bar that fills Sundays.
OrderCroque madame with frites.
TipReserve Sunday 11 am; bar seating walks up faster than tables.
Stella's runs Sunday brunch on Lafayette Street with Greek-leaning plates. The Dikos family Museum District room flips its meze format to brunch.
OrderGreek-style omelette with spanakopita.
TipSunday brunch books up; the bar seats walk-up.
The Continental in Westhampton runs weekend brunch alongside dinner. Crab cake Benedict, Bloody Marys and a Grove Avenue neighborhood crowd.
OrderCrab cake benedict.
TipSundays book up earliest; weekday brunch is rare but the bar pours all weekend.
Joe's Inn runs all-day breakfast and weekend brunch from 9 am. Spaghetti a la Joe runs alongside Eggs Benedict in the Fan; daily until midnight.
OrderBreakfast plate with Joe's home fries.
TipWalk-up only; the wait is shorter at the bar.
Galaxy Diner runs weekend brunch in the chrome-and-vinyl Carytown room. Belgian waffles, all-day breakfast, milkshakes and a no-reservation walk-up door.
OrderBelgian waffle and a milkshake.
TipWeekend mornings see the locals; midweek runs faster Weekends fill by noon.
