Best Brunch in Phoenix (2025)

A love letter to the Sonoran Desert, Valentine turns mesquite, tepary beans, and prickly pear into brunch standouts. Recognized by national press and praised by local critics, it’s where Arizona ingredients shine in the morning.

Chef Doug Robson’s Mexico City roots power a daily 8 a.m.–4 p.m. brunch: chilaquiles, cajeta flapjacks, and barbacoa with eggs. Regularly recommended by Eater Phoenix and beloved by locals for true neighborhood warmth.

In the Garfield district, Gallo Blanco serves a lively weekend brunch to 4 p.m.—from huevos rancheros on quesadillas to pozole and flapjacks. Celebrated by Phoenix New Times and Thrillist for vibrant, Mexican-inspired mornings.

A Roosevelt-Row–adjacent classic where biscuit Benedicts, andouille scrambles, and cocktails meet retro charm. Frequently recommended by Eater Phoenix and praised by local writers for its Gulf Coast accents and community feel.

Under shady pecan trees, this garden-side breakfast spot serves Arizona-grown plates and house-smoked meats. A perennial local favorite, it’s now open again after its summer pause with weekend brunch through early afternoon.

A plant-based anchor of the Coronado neighborhood, known for vegan biscuits and gravy, chilaquiles, and weekend brunch specials. Featured among the city’s best vegan restaurants by local food reporters.

North Phoenix’s family-run favorite plates deep-fried French toast, creative Benedicts, and fresh-squeezed OJ from dawn to early afternoon. Frequently cited by local press and devoted regulars as a top breakfast in town.

A downtown, women- and Black-owned space celebrating the African diaspora with Sunday brunch—think oxtail shakshouka and Afrobeat energy. Spotlighted by Eater Phoenix and praised by Phoenix Magazine and other critics.

A June 2025 Uptown arrival blending European-leaning brunch with a small market—lemon ricotta pancakes, oeufs en cocotte, and more. Covered by Eater Phoenix and Phoenix New Times as a standout new brunch addition.

A quiet favorite since 2013 with next-level pastries and one of the city’s best breakfast sandwiches. Frequently recommended by Eater Phoenix and recognized by local critics for its thoughtful, scratch-made menu.

Longtime daytime café known for Japanese-style cold-brewed coffee and imaginative plates like the Mexican Benedict and orchard French toast. Consistently cited by Eater Phoenix and loved by regulars for low-key excellence.