Top rated Brunch restaurants in Raleigh, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

First Watch

Breakfast restaurant

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

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4.80 (1.6K reviews)

First Watch

Breakfast restaurant

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

$$ $$

4.80 (813 reviews)

SmokeStacks Cafe

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 My second time in here was as good as my first. Once again we came for Sunday lunch/brunch. They open at 11 and we arrived at 1140 and it was a 30 wait for a table for 2. No problem. The weather was nice so we ordered drinks and waited outside for a table to open up. Once again, they make a great Ol...

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4.80 (244 reviews)

First Watch

Breakfast restaurant

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

$$ $$

4.70 (2.9K reviews)

First Watch

Breakfast restaurant

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

$$ $$

4.70 (774 reviews)

Libations 317

Cocktail bar

👍 This is a cute little place with interesting food options. It is nice for a Saturday or Sunday morning. I ordered the Fried Bologna sandwich. It is one of the best Bologna sandwiches you will ever probably try. I chose the pickles as my side. The pickles were tasty but very sour. I liked them. My...

4.70 (63 reviews)

First Watch

Breakfast restaurant

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

$$ $$

4.60 (2.8K reviews)

Big Ed's City Market Restaurant

Southern restaurant (US)

Southern breakfast & lunch plates in a laid-back cafe with funky antiques hanging from the ceiling.

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4.60 (2.7K reviews)

Irregardless

Restaurant

Long-running cafe offering a global menu of locally sourced fare, plus live music.

$$ $$

4.60 (2.5K reviews)

The Flying Biscuit Cafe

Restaurant

Branch of a laid-back chain known for Southern food & all-day breakfast selections.

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4.60 (941 reviews)

Plates Neighborhood Kitchen

American restaurant

Modern eatery with a globally-inspired, farm-fresh menu, plus signature cocktails & weekend brunch.

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4.60 (875 reviews)

The Optimist Raleigh

Coffee shop

👍👍 First visit and I’m hooked! Gorgeous design and atmosphere made me want to just stay all day. The service was excellent: kind and caring people who make delicious coffee. I can’t wait to come back and try out the food menu. This place checks all the important boxes, it has clean restrooms and I love...

4.60 (336 reviews)