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San Antonio brunch spots that you should try ASAP

By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, May 12, 2023 at 10:17 am

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.

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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.

Nina Rangel

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.

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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.

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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.

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The Good Kind
1127 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com
Start the day in the garden on The Good Kind’s spacious outdoor patio with a mimosa or a coffee and some fresh comfort food. They don’t call it a Good Morning Bowl for nothing! A free range local egg, black beans, aged white cheddar, sweet potato, spinach, grilled corn, sour cream, salsa and guacamole make this a protein and veggie-packed way to kick off the day.

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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.

Sanford Nowlin

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
136 E. Grayson St., #120, (210) 455-5701, southerleigh.com
Wade through the Pearl’s weekend farmers markets for Southerleigh’s brunch menu and devour a malted belgian waffle or gulf coast-inspired benedict.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Michael Karlis

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!

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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.

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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.