Best Brunch in Fort Lauderdale (2025)

A local standby for playful, from-scratch comfort food and spirited weekend brunch. Frequently cited by Eater Miami and highlighted by Miami New Times, it’s where Nutella-laced banana bread grilled cheese and short rib benedicts meet strong neighborhood vibes.

Dock-and-dine Sundays on the Intracoastal with lobster Benedicts, seafood-forward plates, and a laid-back spirit. Praised by New Times Broward-Palm Beach and featured by local tourism editors, Coconuts feels quintessentially Fort Lauderdale without the fuss.

A cherished Sunday tradition just over the bridge: an abundant, chef-driven brunch with raw bar, carvings, and waterfront views. Recommended in Southern Living’s Lauderdale-By-The-Sea coverage and celebrated by local critics for polished service and seafood.

Since 1982, this independent waterfront stalwart has delivered a lively weekend brunch—buffet or à la carte—backed by bottomless options and boat-watching. Quoted by Thrillist and Tasting Table, it stays a crowd-pleasing classic for locals and visitors alike.

Colorful, community-centered Sunday Funday brunch on a tropical patio with DJ energy and oversized plates. A longtime LGBTQ+ hub, it’s spotlighted by Thrillist and adored by local press for playful menus and welcoming spirit.

A modern Jewish deli by a local restaurateur, pouring strong coffee and serving blintzes, challah French toast, and matzo ball soup. Recognized by Fort Lauderdale Magazine’s readers and covered by Miami New Times for bagel accolades in 2025.

Breakfast-and-brunch favorites beside the tarmac at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Eater Miami regularly recommends it for crab cake hash, chicken and waffles, and the uniquely Floridian thrill of plane-watching while you sip a mimosa.

Garden café in Eucalyptus Gardens known for pour-over coffee, “slicers,” waffles, and a relaxed, artsy setting. Named Best Coffee Shop by local critics and even singled out by Forbes for dog-friendly dining.

Brazilian-leaning, all-day brunch with cheesy pão de queijo, croque salmon, and backyard charm. Celebrated on Yelp’s national Top 100 lists and covered by the Miami Herald for standout brunch recognition.

Set in a 1924 house near the Broward Center, this independent spot does a Latin-leaning weekend brunch—think arepas, croquettes, and sangria—regularly noted by Fort Lauderdale magazine editors and local TV features.

Flagler Village’s healthy-cool café for acai bowls, adaptogen lattes, and savory toasts. A local favorite for daytime meetups, it’s been recognized in city roundups for fresh, plant-forward options with relaxed, gallery-district energy.