24 delicious Birmingham brunch spots you need to try

Reviewed by: Grace Howard

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Delicious Frothy Monkey brunch spread. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Calling all early birds! Whether you’re grabbing a couple of mimosas with your girls or fixin’ to get some biscuits and gravy, brunch is a perfect way to start the day.

Read on for some of our favorite brunch spots and why we love them.

1. Yo Mama’s

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Yo Mama’s chicken and waffles. (Bham Now)

Yo Mama’s serves soul-soothing brunch favorites like chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits and crispy salmon croquettes. Brunch is served every second and last Saturday of each month from 9AM-1PM. With warm service and a laid-back vibe, it’s the kind of spot that feels like a hug (from your mama, of course).

2. Trattoria Zaza

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Trattoria ZaZa’s breakfast pasta offers a fun twist on brunch. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Zaza’s brunch is full of Italian twists—think breakfast pasta and hash browns on pizza. Plus, according to Facebook users, they have some of the best French toast in Birmingham. Seasonal twists to this local restaurant’s brunch menu make it a perfect spot to try something new year-round.

Brunch at Zaza is served on Saturday + Sunday from 10AM-2PM.

3. The Essential

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The Essential offers a relaxed brunch experience with a menu of simple, well-made dishes plus cocktails and espresso drinks. Brunch is served on Saturday + Sunday 9AM-2PM.

Between sweet options like the honey butter pancakes and savory specials like the essential hash, there’s something for every type of brunch lover. My favorite is the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, and a latte for good measure.

4. El Barrio

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Join El Barrio for brunch on Saturday. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

El Barrio blends the bold flavors of Mexico with warm Southern hospitality, and their brunch menu is a perfect reflection of that. Some of our favorites include the cuban madam and chicken chilaquiles.

Plus, we recommend washing it all down with an upper downer—a cold brew cocktail that will knock your socks off. Brunch at their downtown location is served Saturday 11:30AM-3PM, while their Homewood location serves brunch Sundays 11AM-2PM.

5. Fife Restaurant

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Check out Fife Restaurant in downtown Birmingham. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Established in 1959, Fife Restaurant in downtown Birmingham is known for its hearty Southern breakfasts and welcoming atmosphere. You can expect classic diner-style breakfast—eggs and omelettes, hashbrowns, pancakes and perfectly-griddled sausage.

6. Big Bad Breakfast

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Shrimp and grits at Big Bad Breakfast. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

You can never go wrong with brunch at Big Bad Breakfast. Make sure to try the Irish coffee or a house-made Bloody Mary to add some flair to your meal.

Now, Big Bad Breakfast is bigger than ever—you can find new locations in Cahaba Heights, Pelham and Vestavia Hills.

7. Hero Doughnuts

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Hero Doughnuts has something for everyone. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Check out Hero for fluffy, flavorful brioche doughnuts, savory brunch bites and Domestique coffee. One of our menu favorites is the breakfast bun, served with egg, cheese, cracked sauce and pepper jam with your choice of meat on a brioche bun. And pro tip: don’t skip the hashbrowns!

8. SoHo Standard

SoHo Standard brings an easygoing charm and neighborhood warmth to Birmingham’s brunch scene. During weekend brunch, enjoy bottomless tapas with complimentary mimosas for a flat rate of $55.

Brunch is served every Saturday & Sunday from 10AM-2:30PM. With its relaxed vibe and friendly service, weekend brunch feels more like a gathering than a meal at this local spot.

9. Social Taco

Ever tried a brunch crunchwrap? Social Taco has one on the menu that’s perfect for fans of brunch-style food with a Latin twist. Brunch is served on Saturday 10AM-4PM and all day on Sundays.

10. Jinsei Sushi

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Try Jinsei’s Asian twist on the classic chicken and waffles that everyone loves. (Bham Now)

Jinsei doesn’t just do sushi, they offer brunch with some fun Asian twists. Featuring dishes like Chicken & Waffles, with mochi waffles, panko-crusted chicken breast, jalapeño slaw, house pickles and hot honey, the menu offers plenty of exciting dishes for you to try.

11. Demitri’s

Demitri’s in Homewood offers daily breakfast, but did you know they serve a killer Sunday brunch? Check it out for Southern-inspired specialties like shrimp & grits or bananas foster french toast. Brunch is served on Sunday from 9:30AM-2PM.

12. Rojo Birmingham

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Rojo is located in Highland Park. (Bham Now)

We all know and love Rojo for dinner and drinks but have you checked out their brunch? Served on Saturday + Sunday from 11AM-3PM, it features classic dishes like the breakfast burrito or chorizo con huevos.

13. The Alabama Biscuit Co.

Located in Cahaba Heights, Alabama Biscuit Co. is a neighborhood spot where scratch-made biscuits steal the show. Their menu features items like pecan & honey biscuits and Conecuh grit bowls that offer a fresh take on classic brunch dishes in a welcoming setting.

14. Black Market Bar & Grill

This well-known local spot isn’t just good for drinks and burgers, they also serve brunch on Sundays from 10AM-3PM.

15. Habitat Feed & Social

Habitat Feed & Social, located on the rooftop level of the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook offers a brunch experience with an upscale ambiance, served every weekend from 11AM-2PM. You don’t need to be a hotel guest to indulge in this top-tier brunch.

16. Flying Biscuit Café

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Grab brunch at Flying Biscuit Cafe. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Flying Biscuit Café offers a casual spot for breakfast and brunch any time of day. Their menu includes comfort foods like biscuits and grits, with lots of options to suit different tastes.

17. Farrelly’s Southern Bar & Kitchen

Farrelly’s Southern Bar & Kitchen in Hoover offers a relaxed setting for weekend brunch. Served from 10AM-2PM on Saturday & Sunday, their brunch menu includes Southern dishes like shrimp and grits, alongside a selection of delicious cocktails.

18. The Toasted Yolk

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The Toasted Yolk offers plenty of egg specialities. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

The Toasted Yolk Café brings a sunny twist to the brunch scene in downtown Birmingham. The menu features tons of egg specialities as well as classics like pancakes & avocado toast. It’s the kind of place where “breakfast all day” isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a lifestyle.

19. Automatic Seafood

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Automatic Seafood and Oysters in Lakeview (Jacob Blankenship/ Bham Now)

Automatic Seafood & Oysters serves weekend brunch from 10AM-2PM. The menu leans into seafood and Southern flavors to bring that coastal feel and laid-back charm to your brunch experience.

20. Frothy Monkey

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Enjoy brunch with friends at Frothy Monkey. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

With two locations in Downtown Birmingham and Edgewood, Frothy Monkey adds an easygoing vibe to the Birmingham brunch scene. It’s a comfy place to sip coffee, enjoy something off the all-day brunch menu and spend a slow morning with friends.

21. Biscuit Belly

Biscuit Belly is a relaxed, café-style setting where scratch-made biscuits are paired with creative toppings—from smoked brisket to chocolate gravy.

22. Juniper

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Inside Juniper in Birmingham’s Forest Park neighborhood. (Nathan Watson/Bham Now)

Juniper’s aesthetically pleasing atmosphere and creative menu items always hit, and now they’re serving brunch on Saturday & Sunday from 10AM-2PM!

23. Ruby Sunshine

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Try a mimosa flight at Ruby Sunshine. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Ruby Sunshine serves brunch with a New Orleans twist. With made-from-scratch biscuits, creative Benedicts, brunch cocktails and outdoor seating, it’s a popular spot where brunch feels welcoming.

24. Bricktops

With a menu featuring eggs, waffles, seafood and more, Bricktops is an easy spot to settle in and enjoy a meal. Brunch is served on Sundays from 10AM-2PM.

What’s your Birmingham brunch pick? Let us know on Instagram @BhamNow.

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