Best Brunch Spots in Cleveland (2025)

Chef Karen Small’s daytime diner leans Appalachian and farm-to-table—think spelt pancakes and laminated biscuits. Frequently highlighted by Cleveland Magazine’s Best Restaurants coverage and praised by local critics for its honest, seasonal cooking.

Detroit-Shoreway’s Mediterranean marketplace turns weekends into a mezze-forward brunch with ricotta pancakes, spanakopita, and a beloved brunch board. Voted Best Brunch by Cleveland Scene readers in 2025 and regularly recommended by local media.

A Tremont stalwart across from the A Christmas Story House, this neighborhood bar serves Cleveland-style brunch—pierogi omelets, bacon-wrapped tots—recognized by Cleveland Scene’s Best Of lists and featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Since the late ’90s, Grumpy’s has anchored Tremont mornings with generous, from-scratch plates and local heart. A frequent winner in Cleveland Scene’s reader polls, it’s the quintessential neighborhood brunch without pretense.

Ohio City’s Parisian-style cafe charms with croissants, crepes, and classics like croque monsieur. Frequently cited in Cleveland Magazine’s brunch roundups and celebrated by local critics for its neighborhood hospitality.

A retro Tremont tavern with real Cleveland roots, serving Sunday brunch and Old World flavors. Its stuffed cabbage was spotlighted by The New York Times among America’s best dishes in 2023, and local press continues to praise its comfort fare.

Downtown’s bright, all-day spot inside the Kimpton Schofield is a go-to for wholesome brunch plates. Noted by Cleveland Magazine’s brunch guides and loved by diners for its approachable, locally minded menu.

A Tremont mainstay with a lively patio and playful brunch—fried-chicken-and-French-toast, breakfast pierogi, and outsized Bloody Marys. A frequent participant in United We Brunch and a favorite in neighborhood roundups.

A plant-based anchor west of the city with a devoted brunch following—vegan biscuits and gravy, caramelized banana pancakes, and stellar bakery. Frequently cited by local guides and the Cleveland Vegan Society’s listings.

Ricardo Sandoval’s Tremont original sources from local farms and serves a low-key, chef-driven Saturday brunch. Lauded by Cleveland Scene and featured on national TV, it’s a true Cleveland classic with creative plates.

This micro-diner in Tremont turns scratch-made egg sandwiches, potato crispies, and pies into cult favorites. Covered by Cleveland Magazine and applauded by food writers; hours skew morning with strong weekend demand.

A Lake Erie landmark with sweeping views and a destination Sunday brunch. Recognized repeatedly by OpenTable’s national lists and covered by regional outlets in 2025; a celebratory pick that still feels Northeast Ohio to the core.