Best Brunch in Sacramento (2025)
Bacon & Butter
Brunch restaurant · Sacramento
Tahoe Park’s brunch heavyweight turns farmers market produce into biscuit-and-gravy bliss, towering pancakes, and a cult-favorite Benedict. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and a constant in local roundups, it’s the place for generous, seasonally tuned comfort.
Tower Café
Eclectic restaurant · Richmond Grove
A Sacramento original since 1990 beside the historic Tower Theatre, this worldly brunch icon serves famous French toast, chilaquiles, and Thai steak and eggs on one of the city’s most beloved patios. Frequently praised by Sactown Magazine and the Sacramento Bee.
Orphan
Restaurant · Elvas
East Sac’s cash-only staple opens 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, year-round. Expect zen breakfasts, savory pancakes, and strong coffee from a spot long admired by Sacramento Bee writers and loyal locals for unfussy, produce-forward plates.
Paragary's
Restaurant · Alhambra Triangle
A Midtown institution since 1983 with a garden patio and a refined weekend brunch. From a local restaurant group with deep roots, it’s a Sacramento essential noted by OpenTable diners and celebrated as a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2022.
Fox & Goose Public House
Restaurant · Richmond Grove
Since 1975, this R Street cornerstone has served olallieberry scones, Full English plates, and Benedicts alongside live music. Readers of the Sacramento Bee regularly put it at the top for brunch, and 2025 marks its 50th year in the community.
Sibling by Pushkin's
Brunch restaurant · Richmond Grove
A dedicated gluten-free and dairy-free restaurant from the Pushkin’s team, with benedicts, waffles, and vegan options. Highlighted by the Sacramento Bee for inclusive, celiac-safe brunch, it’s a local standard-bearer for allergen-aware dining without compromise.
The Morning Fork
Diner · Mansion Flats
A mom-and-pop, retro-spirited Midtown diner with fun mimosas and a playful menu. Open daily 8 a.m.–2 p.m., it’s been spotlighted by the Sacramento Bee as a go-to for waffles, breakfasts, and lively, local hospitality.
Hook and Ladder Manufacturing Company
Restaurant · Richmond Grove
A farm-to-fork stalwart that leans into weekend brunch with porchetta Benedicts, chilaquiles, and cocktail craft. Locally owned and frequently recommended by diners and editors for its lively atmosphere and community ties.
Frog & Slim
New American restaurant · Richmond Grove
A modern supper club that does a refined weekend brunch—think Turkish eggs, gougère biscuits and gravy, and strong cocktails. Featured by Sactown Magazine in 2025, it blends jazz-club ambiance with seasonal, chef-driven plates.
Franquette
French restaurant · Downtown
From the team behind Canon, this French café pours Camellia coffee and serves croissants, quiche, and weekend brunch tartines. Lauded by the Sacramento Bee and Inside Sacramento for authentic technique and neighborhood warmth.
The Porch Restaurant & Bar
Temporarily Closed
Midtown’s Southern-accented staple returned in August 2025 after a brief closure, serving beignets, shrimp and grits, and bourbon-laced brunch vibes. Covered by local news and beloved by residents, it remains a resilient community favorite.
Alaro Craft Brewery, Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Brewpub · Newton Booth
A Midtown brewery with a serious kitchen, Alaro hosts a weekly Sunday brunch—Spanish-leaning specials, creative micheladas, and a leafy patio. Highlighted by the Downtown Partnership and its own calendar, it’s a low-key local favorite.