Looking for bottomless mimosas and a collection of sweet and savory mid-morning to early-afternoon delights?

Here’s a list of the 23 best brunch spots in Charlotte — and what to order at each.

Note: The list is not a ranking

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(1) 300 East

Best old-school brunch

The family-owned and operated restaurant has been a Dilworth staple for more than 30 years, and while you may know them for their French onion soup, their brunch is also a popular draw.

Staple brunch item: The shrimp cake Benedict, made with fried eggs, a potato pancake, citrus hollandaise and asparagus  ($17).

Must-try dish: The Instagram-worthy breakfast pizza made with local chorizo, red sauce, cheddar-Jack cheese, scallions, queso fresco and topped with fried eggs ($15).

Details: Find them at 300 East Blvd. Brunch is served from 10am-3pm on Sundays.

• Full menu here.

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(2) Café Monte

Best upscale brunch, available every day of the week

This is SouthPark’s go-to for upscale French food.

Staple brunch item: French country breakfast with eggs cooked your way, bacon or sausage, skillet potato and toast ($13).

Must-try dish: Benedict Monte with a croissant, smoked ham, two eggs, tomato, asparagus and hollandaise ($15).

Details: Find them at 6700 Fairview Rd. (near the Whole Foods). Breakfast and bunch are served from 9am-3pm daily.

• Full menu here.

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(3) The Crunkleton

Best cocktail brunch

The popular Elizabeth cocktail bar has a small, tasty brunch menu.

Cocktails: The Crunkleton, known for its beverage program, features a seven-drink brunch cocktail list with classics like the Mai Tai and Bloody Mary ($14).

Must-try dish: Huevos rancheros with seasonal beans, goat cheese, pico de gallo, avocado crema and sunny eggs over fried corn tortillas ($18).

Details: The Crunkleton serves weekend brunch only from 11am-2:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

• Full menu here.

Related guide: 15 Best cocktail bars in Charlotte

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(4) The Degenerate

Best budget brunch

The Villa Heights gastropub has an international menu, and its brunch is no exception.

Budget brunch item: If you’re after the brunch atmosphere without a steep bill, go with a simple bowl of cereal. Nothing fancy, but it’s usually about $2.

Must-try dish: Blintzes ($10) — Whipped cream cheese stuffed crepes, fruit and honey.

Details: 2116 N. Davidson St. Brunch runs 11am-4pm on weekends.

• Full menu here.

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(5) Easy Like Sunday

Best brunch for folks with a sweet tooth

The space is intimate and approachable with an impressive coffee program centered around its Kyoto cold brew — a super-strong, 24-hour drip coffee.

Staple brunch item: Classic French toast ($11.95) — egg-battered brioche, topped with powdered sugar.

Must-try dish: Ricotta-stuffed French toast ( $13.95) with house-made sweet ricotta, berry compote and crumbled bacon.

Details: Check it out at 1600 E. Woodlawn Rd., Ste. 100. Breakfast/brunch is served from 9am-3pm on Tuesday through Sunday.

• Full menu here.

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(6) El Puro

Best Cuban brunch

El Puro celebrates 1950s, pre-revolutionary Cuba through the food and atmosphere. The restaurant is the latest concept from the family behind Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar in Concord.

Staple brunch item: La Habanera – thin Cuban bread crust with sofrito sauce, lechon asado, ham, mozzarella, feta and sunny side up eggs ($18).

Must-try dish: Tres leches pancakes ($16).

Details: El Puro is located at 5033 South Blvd. and serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm.

• Full menu here.

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(7) Haberdish

Best brunch with southern flair

Known for its Southern comfort food and cocktails, this NoDa staple comes from husband and wife restaurateurs Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown — the minds behind Growlers Pourhouse and Ever Analdo (formerly Crepe Cellar).

Staple brunch item: Chicken biscuit sandwich with de-boned fried chicken, slaw, honey mustard and pickles ($8).

Must-try dish: The scratch-made cinnamon roll with sugar and milk caramel ($5.50).

Details: Find it at 3106 N. Davidson St. Brunch at Haberdish is offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30am-3pm.

• Full menu here.

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(8) Haymaker

Best Uptown brunch

The farm-focused eatery from Asheville-based chef William Dissen offers locally inspired and seasonal food.

Staple brunch item: Haymaker breakfast with two scrambled eggs, Benton’s bacon, herb-roasted potatoes and a jalapeño biscuit ($13).

Must-try dish: Cinnamon bread French toast with apple butterscotch, mascarpone whipped cream, maple syrup, powdered sugar ($12).

Details: Find it at 225 S. Poplar St. Brunch is served from 10am-2:30pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.

• Full menu here.

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(9) La Belle Helene

Best brunch for dining like a Parisian

Known for its striking main dining space, La Belle Helene is a no-brainer brunch option if you’re looking to dress up for brunch during the weekend. The menu centers around French cuisine.

Staple brunch item: Spinach and Mushroom Quiche ($20)

Must-try dish: Banana Fosters French Toast ($20)

Details: La Belle Helene is located at 300 S Tryon St., Suite 100. Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm.

• Full menu here.

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(10) Leroy Fox

Best brunch spot for fried chicken

The brunch menu strikes the balance of classic items and southern comforts.

Staple brunch item: Chicken & waffles ($16.99) – fried chicken breast, peach compote, an over-easy egg all on a Belgian waffle and topped with maple syrup.

Must-try dish: The avocado toast ($13.95) – it’s made with sliced avocado, over-easy eggs, red pepper jelly, everything hemp seeds, panko, cilantro and a lemon wedge.

Details: Leroy Fox has locations in South End and Cotswold. Brunch is offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2:30pm at both locations.

• Full menu here.

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(11) Link + Pin

Best brunch variety

Link + Pin is a great brunch spot if you’re dining with a group of people because of the range of menu offerings.

Staple brunch item: Chicken & Waffles ($18.50) – crispy chicken tenders, sticky bun bourbon, maple syrup and mint watermelon.

Must-try dish: House Burger ($16) – black garlic aioli, Swiss, pickled green tomatoes, a sunny side egg, candied jalapeno bacon served with hand-cut fries.

Details: Link & Pin has locations in South End and the Arboretum. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays at both locations from 10am-4pm.

• Full menu here.

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(12) Little Mama’s

Best brunch for a big appetite

Sister restaurant to Mama Ricotta’s, Little Mama’s has a brunch menu known for its big portions.

Staple brunch item: Giant cinnamon roll ($7)

Must-try dish: Steak and eggs ($32) comes with a massive prime ribeye, four eggs and home fries.

Details: 4521 Sharon Rd. Stop by for brunch on weekends from 9:30am-2pm.

• Full menu here.

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(13) littleSpoon

Best brunch when you want to feel like you’re out of town

This cute neighborhood brunch spot has rotating menu offerings with some mainstay dishes.

Thick bacon alert: littleSpoon has some of the thickest bacon we’ve seen in the city. Enjoy it in all its glory on the #B.E.C. made with American cheese and a sunny-side-up egg on a potato roll.

Must-try dish: Hash with sweet and purple potatoes, onion, bell pepper, chicken sausage and an egg.

Details: Find it at 2820 Selwyn Ave. Brunch is served 8am-3pm Tuesday through Sunday.

• Full menu here.

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(14) Napa on Providence

Best vineyard-inspired brunch

This airy, Myers Park bistro offers Napa Valley-inspired cuisine with an all-Californian wine selection.

Staple brunch item: French toast ($16) – house-made brioche, strawberry jam, syrup and powdered sugar with applewood smoked bacon.

Must-try dish: Sausage frittata ($17) – house-made fennel sausage with hot cherry peppers and fresh mozzarella.

Details: Napa on Providence is located at 110 Perrin Pl. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-3pm.

• Full menu here.

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(15) RH Rooftop

Best bougie brunch

RH SouthPark is a sight to see. This would be a great brunch spot if you’re celebrating an occasion with friends or family.

Staple brunch item: RH scramble ($22) – farm eggs, crème fraîche, avocado and chives.

Must-try dish: Thick cut pork belly bacon ($14) – it has a maple glaze and black pepper.

Details: RH rooftop is located at 6903 Phillips Pl Ct. on the upper level of Restoration Hardware.

• Full menu here.

Related story: See inside: Stunning RH Charlotte with rooftop restaurant and new wine bar

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(16) Ruby Sunshine

Best New Orleans-inspired brunch

The New Orleans-based restaurant opened in South End amid the pandemic.

Staple brunch item: Beignets ($7).

Must-try dish: Buttermilk biscuit sliders duo ($10) — One Cochon slider with slow-cooked apple-braised pork, pickles and remoulade sauce, and one fried chicken and gravy with pork tasso cream sauce.

Details: Find it at 332 W. Bland St. Breakfast/brunch is served 7:30am-2pm on weekdays and 7:30am-3pm on weekends.

• Full menu here.

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(17) Snooze: an A.M. Eatery

Best brunch spot for a variety of pancake options

This popular Denver-based breakfast and brunch spot has locations in Plaza Midwood and South End and a South Park spot on the way. The colorful, retro-inspired restaurant has bar seating and a mix of booth and table options inside along with a pet-friendly outdoor patio.

Hockey puck hash browns: Snooze hash browns are served in a signature shape that looks like a perfectly formed hockey puck.

• If you prefer sweets, you can always swap your side for any pancake for $5.75.

Pancake flights: Can’t choose just one of their eight pancake varieties? Make it a flight and select three, including pineapple upside down, sweet potato, blueberry danish and chocolate chip.

Details: Find Snooze at 1331 Central Ave. in Plaza Midwood and 2041 South Blvd. in South End. Snooze is open daily 6:30am-2:30pm

• Full menu here.

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(18) The Stanley

Best foodie brunch

James Beard-nominated chef Paul Verica leads The Stanley which has a seasonal, farm-driven menu.

Something sweet: Doughnuts. Flavors are vanilla, chocolate, or flavor of the day ($3).

Must-try dish: Philly cheesesteak with a fried egg ($14). You can already tell from Verica’s ever-present Eagles hat that the cheesesteak is good.

Details: Find it at 1961 E. 7th St. Brunch is served 10:30am-1:30pm on Sunday.

• Full menu here.

Related guide: 6 quick things to know before your first dinner date at The Stanley

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(19) Superica

Best party brunch

Since opening its first Charlotte location in 2018, the upscale, Atlanta-based Tex-Mex restaurant has become a go-to in South End and Strawberry Hill.

Staple brunch item: Hotcakes with whipped butter and buttermilk syrup ($10-13).

Cheese please: It’s home to the queso fundido that boasts a wildly impressive 5-foot, 9-inch cheese pull.

Must-try dish: Huevos rancheros with a housemade tortilla, double beans, ranchero sauce, two eggs sunny-side up, avocado and bacon ($14).

Details: Find Superica in South End at 101 W. Worthington Ave. and Strawberry Hill at 4223 Providence Rd. Brunch is served 10am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

• Full menu here.

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(20) Suffolk Punch

Best brewery brunch

This South End brewery, bar and restaurant is one of the most beautiful spaces in the city. Oh, and you can wash down brunch with $3 beers all day on Sundays.

Staple brunch item: TSP breakfast bowl made with two farm eggs your way, grits, smoked bacon and sausage patty, cheddar and pepper Jack cheese and a slice of sourdough toast ($15).

Must-try dish: Chicken-n-biscuit with buttermilk fried chicken, scratch-made biscuit, scrambled egg, topped with peppercorn-chive gravy ($16).

Details: Check out Suffolk Punch at 2911 Griffith St. Brunch is served from 10am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

• Full menu here.

Related guide: Complete list of Charlotte breweries and the #1 most popular beer at each

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(21) Tupelo Honey

Best chain restaurant brunch

Tupelo Honey, a Southern comfort food restaurant with 21 locations across the United States, stays packed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Staple brunch item: ‘Old Skool’ breakfast bowl with two fried eggs, parmesan and rosemary potato cracklins, salsa, black-eyed peas, cheddar cheese, bacon and sausage crumbles, served over stone-ground goat cheese grits.

Must-try dish: Sriracha honey fried chicken & waffles made with fried “forever free” chicken over fluffy buttermilk waffles ($15.95).

Details: Tupelo Honey is located at 101 S. Tryon St. #130. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday starting at 9am.

• Full menu here.

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(22) VANA

Best trendy brunch spot

Find VANA on the bustling corner of S Tryon St. and W Summit Ave. in South End. On warmer days, the restaurant opens its garage doors to reveal an indoor-outdoor feel.

Brunch standouts: 

• Steak & eggs ($23) — fried eggs, squash, chimichurri and garlic cream.
• Breakfast flatbread ($14) — scrambled eggs, potato, bacon, tomato and mozzarella.

Details: VANA is located at 1140 S. Tryon St., Ste. 100. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 10:30am.

• Full menu here.

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(23) Zada Jane’s

Best neighborhood brunch

Choose one thing and do it well is the motto of this Plaza Midwood diner, and their forte (their word) is all-day breakfast.

Staple brunch item: Booker T’s East Side Hasher, with sweet potato hash browns topped with frittata-style eggs, pork sausage, turkey sausage or soysage, melted cheddar and green onions ($10.95)

Must-try dish: Bunny rancheros with two eggs, black beans, home fries, your choice of protein, topped with queso, guacamole, salsa verde, sour cream and flour tortillas ($11.95)

Details: Find it at 1601 Central Ave. Breakfast/brunch is served from 8am-3pm, Wednesday through Friday and 8am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

• Full menu here.

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