There may not be an official brunch capital of America, but the locals here will make a strong case for the title.
Polish boys, pierogi pancakes, and Lake Erie sunrise brunches. Across Cleveland, brunch takes on a flavor and pace that you simply can't find in another city. The directory currently lists 70 brunch-friendly restaurants in the Cleveland, OH area, ranging from neighborhood diners and coffee bars to ambitious bistros that build elaborate weekend menus around seasonal ingredients.
What you order at brunch in Cleveland is shaped by what's grown nearby, who has cooked here for generations, and what newcomers have brought to the table. Locals here treat brunch as a small celebration: a way to mark the end of a long week, catch up with friends, or simply slow down and enjoy a meal that doesn't have to end on schedule.
Below you'll find a full alphabetical directory of brunch restaurants in Cleveland, with notes from the editorial team and local contributors. Use the cuisine breakdown to find a category that fits your morning — whether you want a classic American diner experience, a French pastry-and-coffee morning, a Mexican-style breakfast burrito, or a vegetarian-forward menu.
Each restaurant page includes more detail about the room, the menu, and what regulars recommend ordering. New listings are added every week, and corrections from local readers are always welcome — see the Submit page if you'd like to contribute.
By cuisine in Cleveland
- Coffee Shop — 13 spots
- Cafe — 11 spots
- American — 11 spots
- Diner — 10 spots
- sandwich — 4 spots
- French — 4 spots
- juice — 4 spots
- burger — 2 spots
Full directory: 70 brunch restaurants in Cleveland
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787 Cafe
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Addy's Diner
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affoGATO Cat Cafe
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Al's Deli
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Algebra Tea House
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Angela's Family Restaurant
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Annie B & Earl's Place
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Bella Pizza
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Biggby Coffee
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Blue Sky Brews
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Brewnuts
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Bridgeport Cafe
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Cafe A Roma
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Cafe on the quad
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Cafe Phix
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Civilization
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Cleveland Bagel Company
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Coneheads
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Dante
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Dave's Cosmic Subs
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Diana Baker's Diner
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Dottie's
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Ebreeq Coffee House
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Edda Coffee Roasters
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Edwins
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EDWINS Too
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Fluffy Duck Cafe
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Fratello's Deli
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Gabe's
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Gyro Guys
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Heart of Gold
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Herb N' Twine
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Kake Kutters
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Koffie Cafe
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Landmark Restaurant
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Le Petit Triangle
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Lekko Coffee
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LULO
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Luna Cafe
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Luxe
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Martha on the Fly
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Michael's
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Mike & Dee's Diner
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Mod Bites
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Mr. Hero
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New Harvard Inn Restaurant
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Old Brooklyn Nuitrition
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Phoenix Coffee
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Phuel Cafe
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Restore Cold Pressed
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Rising Star
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Rising Star Coffee Roasters
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Robek's
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Sal's Menu Restaurant
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Savage Burger
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Shay's Restaurant
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Six Shooter Coffee
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Smooth Rider Smoothies
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Sophie's
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Starbucks
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Tabletop Board Game Cafe
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The Great Indian Kitchen
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The Gypsy Bean
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The Inn on Coventry
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The Sweet Spot Dessert Cafe
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The Vegan Club
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Tommy's
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Urban Kitchen
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West Side Market Cafe
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Yours Truly