Best Brunch in Alexandria VA (2025)

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 on 2025.09.08
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From stalwart cafes to waterfront stunners, here are independent Alexandria brunches locals love now. Cross-checked for 2025 menus and hours. Book ahead on weekends and bring an appetite for regional flavors, pastries, and river views.

Vermilion

American restaurant · Old Town

Reenergized by chef Tony Chittum, this Old Town fixture turns out refined comfort and an excellent weekend brunch—think fried chicken and Belgian waffles—praised by The Washington Post. A polished room and strong Mid-Atlantic sourcing make it feel quintessentially local.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/11/08/best-restaurants-alexandria/
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The Majestic

American restaurant · Braddock Road Metro

A King Street landmark since 1932, The Majestic serves a spirited weekend brunch in a vintage art-deco setting. The Infatuation highlights the filet mignon Benedict and French toast; locals come for polished service, cocktails, and neighborhood history.

https://themajesticva.com/
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Evening Star Cafe

American restaurant · Del Ray

Del Ray’s longtime hangout grows much of its produce on the roof and keeps weekends lively with brunch until midafternoon. The Infatuation recommends chilaquiles and smoked pork hash; the vibe is neighborly, energetic, and unmistakably Del Ray.

https://www.eveningstarcafe.net/

Del Ray Café

French restaurant · Del Ray

Set in a converted house, this French-owned spot does daily brunch with croissant Benedicts, quiches, and crêpes. Eater DC lists it among Del Ray’s go-tos, and its porch seats are a neighborhood ritual.

https://www.delraycafe.com/info/
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Jula's on the Potomac

Restaurant · Waterfront

Formerly Café 44, this independently owned, fourth-floor stunner pairs panoramic river views with a full brunch menu. The Washington Post spotlights its terrace and luxe plates; inside feels celebratory without losing the Alexandria soul.

https://julasotp.com/
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Matt & Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar

Restaurant · Del Ray

This Del Ray crowd-pleaser serves brunch dishes sunup to sundown—masa pancakes, chicken and waffles, and more. Recognized by Washingtonian and named to Yelp’s Top 100 Brunch Spots, it’s a relaxed, family-friendly patio pick.

https://www.alxnow.com/2023/10/19/del-ray-restaurant-listed-as-one-of-washingtonians-best-brunch-spots/
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Bastille Brasserie & Bar

French restaurant · Braddock Road Metro

Husband-and-wife chef-owners Christophe and Michelle Poteaux anchor Old Town’s Parisian brunch scene with classics, smart wines, and pastry finesse. Praised by local critics for consistency, it’s a refined yet friendly Sunday ritual.

https://www.bastillerestaurant.com/
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Junction Bakery & Bistro

Bistro · Del Ray

A Del Ray favorite for from-scratch baking, Junction’s weekend brunch runs into midafternoon with hearty biscuit sandwiches, short rib stacks, and strong coffee. Eater DC calls out its cruffins and brioche French toast.

https://www.junctionbakery.com/menu/junction-brunch/
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Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap - Italian Cuisine

Italian restaurant · Del Ray

Family-run and community-minded, Lena’s layers Italian brunch comforts—mimosa flights, caprese omelets, and wood‑fired pies—over multiple spaces, including the theatrical Loft. Visit Alexandria highlights it among neighborhood brunch picks.

https://lenaswoodfire.com/menus
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Chadwicks

Restaurant · Waterfront

A waterfront standby since 1979, Chadwicks draws locals for long-running weekend brunch—omelets, Benedicts, and cinnamon-buttered French toast—plus late hours and affable staff. Featured by Alexandria’s tourism board for its Old Town brunch tradition.

https://www.chadwicksoldtown.com/
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