Best Brunch in Baltimore (2025)
Water for Chocolate Catering LLC
Restaurant · Baltimore
Chef Sean Guy’s weekend brunch blends Baltimore comfort with chef-driven flair—think shrimp and grits or salmon belly tacos. Praised by Baltimore Magazine and beloved by locals for warm hospitality and creative plates.
Blue Moon Cafe
Breakfast restaurant · Baltimore
A Fells Point original famous for Cap’n Crunch French toast and late-night lines. Featured on Food Network and regularly recommended by travel editors; weekend service runs 24 hours for true breakfast‑anytime energy.
Gertrude's
American restaurant · Baltimore
Inside the Baltimore Museum of Art, John Shields’ brunch celebrates Bay traditions—oyster Benedict, crab quiche—overlooking the sculpture garden. Lauded by the Washington Post and Food & Wine, and a fixture in Baltimore Magazine.
Gunther & Co.
New American restaurant · Baltimore
Housed in a historic brewery complex, this independent standout serves polished, globally inspired brunch with a serious cocktail program. Included in Eater’s Essential Baltimore and praised by local critics for service and atmosphere.
Golden West Cafe
Southwestern restaurant (US) · Baltimore
A Hampden mainstay since 1997 serving breakfast all day, from Elvis pancakes to vegan biscuits and gravy. Celebrated by Baltimore Magazine readers and known for inclusive, playful menus that still feel deeply Baltimore.
The Corner Pantry
British restaurant · Sabina-Mattfeldt
Chef Neill Howell’s British-inspired cafe turns out crumpets, cheddar biscuits, and a proper Full English. Featured in Eater’s Essential Baltimore and spotlighted by the Baltimore Banner for its expansion and community ties.
True Chesapeake
Restaurant · Baltimore
From farm to raw bar, this Whitehall Mill beauty does a lively Sunday brunch—oysters, waffles, and Chesapeake staples—with chef Zack Mills at the helm. Noted by Baltimore Magazine and trusted by local diners.
Blacksauce Kitchen
Restaurant · Baltimore
Baltimore’s cult‑favorite biscuit shop: Saturday‑morning biscuit sandwiches and rotating fillings, plus a Thursday shop and Waverly market presence. Celebrated by Eater and Thrillist for singular, city‑rooted flavor.
Mama's On the Half Shell
Seafood restaurant · Baltimore
Canton’s seafood institution serves a spirited weekend brunch—crabby plates, raw bar favorites, and orange crushes—regularly highlighted by Baltimore Magazine around holidays and events. Local through and through.
The PaperMoon Diner
Diner · Baltimore
An artsy Remington landmark where breakfast runs all day. Featured in The New York Times and on national TV, it’s a joyful, toy‑covered ode to diner culture with creative takes and plenty for vegetarians.
Sobo Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · Baltimore
A Federal Hill favorite for from‑scratch comfort with global touches; weekend brunch brings crowd‑pleasers and thoughtful options for many diets. Praised by Baltimore Magazine and booked via OpenTable for brunch service.