San Antonio is home to a vibrant culinary scene, and brunch is a category at which we excel. There’s a brunch option for every palate, whether you’re into bougie AF breakfast items or simply want a stacked bloody mary — and they’re located in all corners of the Alamo City.

We gathered up more than 30 locally owned spots that offer hangover-busting brunch that we consider must-tries.

Ida Claire 7300 Jones Maltsberger Road, (210) 667-2145, ida-claire.com If brunch with a little bit of Southern charm is your jam, post up at a table at Ida Claire, where authentic comfort food meets an elevated experience. Credit: Photo via Instagram / idaclairesa
Mama’s Cafe 2442 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 826-8303, mamascafesa.com Mama’s Cafe offers classic Southern comfort food in an old-fashioned diner setting until 3 p.m on Monday, and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Stop by for a brunch of biscuits and gravy or buttermilk pancakes. Credit: Nina Rangel
Max & Louie’s New York Diner 226 W. Bitters Road, (210) 483-7600, maxandlouiesdiner.com Start your weekend off right with some NY-style eats at Max & Louie’s. Try the salami and eggs, Challah French toast, cheese blintzes or a classic pancake stack. And don’t forget to treat yourself to a breakfast cocktail like a Screwdriver, Bloody Mary or mimosa. Credit: Photo via Instagram / maxandlouies
Magnolia Pancake Haus Multiple Locations, magnoliapancakehaus.com With locations in San Antonio and Cibolo, this brunch joint is known for its buttermilk pancakes that pack their dining rooms for weekend brunch. Enjoy the usual breakfast staples, but if you’re feeling adventurous, be sure to try the corned beef hash, bananas foster French toast or lemon poppy seed waffle. Credit: Photo via Instagram / magnoliapancakehaus
Comfort Cafe Multiple Locations, serenitystar.org/san-antonio Enjoy unique options for omelets and scrambles or — if you’re feeling fancy — try Comfort Cafe’s decadent stuffed french toast crepes or waffles. Credit: Nina Rangel
Maverick Texas Brasserie 710 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 973-6050, mavericktexas.com Maverick Texas Brasserie packs a punch with mini beignets and mimosas with fresh-squeezed OJ. Post up on their gorgeous patio for an epic brunch experience. Credit: Photo via Instagram / maverick.sanantonio
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Box Street All Day 623 Hemisfair Blvd. Ste. 108, (210) 476-5705, theboxstreetsocial.com This casual, chef-driven concept serves up all types of brunch foods. Not only that, but the spot also features an espresso bar, craft cocktails, bubbles and local beer, all in a cheeky, Insta-worthy environment. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Box Street All Day
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De Wese’s Tip Top Cafe 2814 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 732-0191, tiptopcafesa.com Open since 1938, De Wese’s has perfected their menu over three generations of serving San Antonians. Grab a seat in their old-school diner, enjoy some classic comfort food and prepare to finish off the meal with one of their irresistible pies. Credit: Photo via Instagram / valdez.robert.sanantonio
Brasserie Mon Chou Chou 312 Pearl Parkway Building 2, (210) 469-3743, brasseriemonchouchou.com Brasserie Mon Chou Chou gained incredible popularity for its decadent French fare and gilded interior. Indulge in a beef bourguignon benedict with any one of their complex brunch cocktails for a true “treat yo’self” moment. Credit: Photo via Instagram / brasseriemonchouchou
Mi Tierra 218 Produce Row, (210) 225-1262, mitierracafe.com Mi Tierra needs no introduction. Pedro and Cruz Cortez opened a three-table cafe in 1941, serving farmers and workers in the mercado. The rest, they say, is history. The now-famous landmark has seen much success, being a go-to for locals and tourists alike. Credit: Nina Rangel
Tu Asador 8055 West Ave #125, (210) 530-4595, tuasadorsatx.com Tu Asador boasts an array of brunch specials from chilaquiles to carne asada, plus an assortment of hangover cures. The cura crudas — from Bloody Marys to mimosas — are available in regular size, or as a litro, which is served in 32 oz. plastic cups, “like it is done traditionally.” Credit: Photo by s.a.foodie via Instagram / tuasador.satx
Tony G’s Soul Food 915 S. Hackberry St., (210) 451-1234, tonygssoulfood.com It’s hard to find a Sunday brunch that beats authentic Southern comfort food accompanied by live jazz music. Tony G’s is a crowd favorite for a reason, after all. Credit: Photo via Instagram / tonygssoulfood
Chicago Bagel & Deli 10918 Wurzbach Road #132, (210) 691-2245, chicagobagelanddeli.com A variety of bagels are available daily, including garlic, onion, poppy, pumpernickel, egg, blueberry and plenty more. Toppings include butter, jelly, honey butter or the ever-classic plain cream cheese. Credit: Michael Karlis
Sangria on the Burg 5115 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 265-3763, sangriaontheburg.com Swing by Sangria on the Burg for a tasty mimosa flight to wash down an order of blueberry lemonade hotcakes or pancake tacos. Credit: Photo via Instagram / sangriaontheburg
NOLA Brunch & Beignets 720 E. Mistletoe Ave., (210) 320-1572, eatatnola.com An obvious option for brunch, this N’awlins spot is a godsend. Snag some fresh, hot beignets and a glass — or bottle, who are we kidding? — of bubbles at NOLA Brunch & Beignets, which pairs Cajun breakfast staples with a casual attitude. For something on the savory side, try the Boudin Omelette, Shrimp & Grits or Mid City Muffaletta. Credit: Nina Rangel
Barbaro 2720 McCullough Ave., (210) 320-2261, barbarosanantonio.com Barbaro may be known for their super tasty pizzas and silky chicken alfredo, but their Sunday brunch “keep it coming” deal allows you to order as many mimosas or Bloody Marys as you can (responsibly) muster for a flat price. Check out their pillowy-soft zeppole and crispy fried chicken while you’re at it. Credit: Photo via Instagram / sabarbaro
The Hayden 4025 Broadway, (210) 437-4306, thehaydensa.com What’s a better combo than a Meatloaf Hash Plate and a cold brew and chai oat milk latte on a slow Sunday morning? That’s not a rhetorical question. Try both at The Hayden. Credit: Photo via Instagram / thehayden_sa
Ocho at Hotel Havana 1015 Navarro St, (210) 222-2008, havanasanantonio.com With Pan-Latin fare, mojitos and a chic aesthetic at the forefront, Ocho is a favorite for a reason. Tourists may flock to the beautiful Hotel Havana, but locals will feel more than welcome to enjoy the scenery brought to you by this glass-enclosed riverside spot. With the cocktail menu highlighting San Antonio’s Mexican roots (we’re talking about tequila) and the prevalence of rum in Havana’s culture, guests will be drinking well here. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Nick Simonite for Hotel Havana
Bobbie’s Cafe 6728 S. Flores St., (210) 923-1158, bobbiescafe.com Bobbie’s Cafe has been “cookin’ with love” since 1972. Their homestyle meals are sure to make you feel, well, at home, with brunch options ranging from signature pancakes and Belgian waffles to chicken fried chicken. Credit: Photo via Instagram / bobbiescafe
Full Goods Diner 200 E. Grayson St., #120, (210) 819-4226, fullgoodsdiner.com Full Goods Diner has a refined aesthetic while serving everything a South Texas diner should have: steak and eggs, migas and Texas hash. For those looking to shake things up a bit, Full Goods has it covered with ricotta toast or a carnitas torta. This elegant yet homey experience is a must-try. Credit: Nina Rangel
Revolución Coffee + Juice Multiple Locations, revolucionsa.com Trying to brunch but still keep a trim figure? Stay on-plan at Revolución Coffee + Juice, which offers a menu of plant-based breakfast items with cage-free eggs and locally-sourced meats — and fresh-pressed juices, of course. Credit: Photo via Instagram / revolucionsa
Meadow Neighborhood Bar + Eatery 555 W Bitters Road #110, (210) 481-4214, meadowsanantonio.com Chef PJ Edwards offers up an extensive brunch with mimosas and brunch cocktails on a gorgeous patio — just don’t forget to don your sunglasses to combat the morning sun. Credit: Photo via Instagram / meadow_sa
The Good Kind Southtown 1127 S. St Mary’s St., (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com The Good Kind Southtown uses sustainably-sourced ingredients to cook up comfort food that’s good for the body and the environment via take-out and delivery — or opt to dine in the picturesque garden setting. Credit: Photo via Instagram / goodkindsouthtown
The Guenther House 205 E. Guenther St., (210) 227-1061, guentherhouse.com This riverside house is open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and offers plenty of breakfast platters to choose from. Specialties include buttermilk biscuits and gravy, the Southern sweet cream waffle and Pioneer pancakes. Credit: Photo via Instagram / theguentherhouse
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Whiskey Cake 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Ste. 21200, (210) 236-8095, whiskeycake.com Need a hangover cure? Whiskey Cake has you covered! Their aptly-named Hangover Burger is the perfect culinary medicine to indulge in at brunch after a night of too much booze. Credit: Photo via Instagram / whiskeycakesa
Pancake Joe’s Multiple Locations, pancakejoes-sa.com Pancakes at Pancake Joe’s come in a variety of flavors, like banana, triple berry, strawberry, chocolate chips, pecan, cinnamon roll and even bacon. Credit: Photo by jesselizarraras via Instagram / sacurrent
Pharm Table 611 S. Presa St.. Suite 106, (210) 802-1860, pharmtable.com Founded in 2015 by acclaimed chef Elizabeth Johnson, Pharm Table includes plant-forward meals that are locally sourced. Grab a Sweet Potato Waffle for brunch and pair it with a house Chai tea at their space in Southtown. Credit: Photo by Marty Morris via Instagram / pharmtable
The Dooryard 4503 De Zavala Road Suite 108, (210) 201-4911, thedooryardsa.com This self-serve taphouse has more to offer than just beer and seltzers — The Dooryard’s Sunday Brunch menu has hangover-banishing offerings for those who imbibe in a few too many beers on Saturday night. Credit: Photo via Instagram / thedooryardsa
Full Belly 427 N. Loop 1604 West Suite 202, (210) 236-5374, fullbellysa.com Full Belly Cafe’s name is an accurate representation of what you’ll have after eating here. Try their Crab Stuffed Avocado Louie with buttered lettuce, cucumber, asparagus, grape tomatoes and pickled vegetables, and be sure to wear your stretchy pants! Credit: Michael Karlis
Julia’s Bistro and Bar 1725 Blanco Road, (210) 476-5404, juliasonblanco.com Start off your brunch experience at Julia’s with chilaquiles or Julia’s brioche french toast. Whatever you decide to eat, don’t sleep on the bottle of house sparkling wine deal that comes with six juice flavor options for limitless mimosa possibilities. Credit: Photo via Instagram / juliasonblanco
Jardín Restaurant 555 Funston Place, (210) 338-5100, jardinsatx.com You get the best of both worlds by visiting Jardín at the San Antonio Botanical Garden for brunch: elevated Mediterranean cuisine in beautiful surroundings. Chef Jason Dady uses ingredients from the garden onsite. For a healthy and truly garden-to-table experience, go for the Avocado and Garden Bounty Toast. Credit: Photo via Instagram / jardinsatx