25 of the Best Cleveland Brunch Restaurants

17 River Grille

17 River St., Chagrin Falls

Why we love it: “Come for the view; stay for the food,” says director of operations Tim Davin of his restaurant’s waterfall backdrop. “You'll find fantastic design elements like art from local artist John Troxell to comfortable soft seating by our fireplaces.”
Try this: Two words: Heavenly Biscuits ($8). “A must start for every table, every visit,” says Davin. “We make them from scratch every day.”

27 Club Coffee

1215 West 10th St., Cleveland

Why we love it: Machine Gun Kelly’s coffee shop and eatery with pink pop decor offers the Flats a lineup of unique coffee (with pink milk options, of course), cocktails and American brunch/lunch fare inspired by rock 'n' roll debauchery.
Try this: Go for the sweet all-day cinnamon rolls ($8.95) baked fresh to order, topped with candied pecans and pink pitaya frosting.

Betts

2000 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-357-2680

Why we love it: Inside the Kimpton Schofield Hotel, Betts makes for a sleek, simple, locally sourced American brunch spot, close to Downtown.
Try this: Your body will thank you for the A.M. Power Bowl ($16) with quinoa, roasted veggies, over-easy eggs, avocado and pumpkin seed granola.

The Centro

2017 E. Ninth St., Cleveland

Why we love it: Another Downtown hotel breakfast worth trying is the Metropolitan at the 9. The Centro brings the “wow” factor with its vaulted ceilings, modern Italian upscale decor and fancy, fresh take on a modern American brunch.
Try this: Go for the wild mushroom and truffle pie ($16) made with a 900-year-old sourdough brick oven Neapolitan recipe.

Filter

740 W. Superior Ave., Cleveland

Why we love it: Kyler Smith describes Filter as “visual dining” with club-inspired modern design and Southern-American, seafood-focused fare.
Try this: Head to Sunday brunch for shrimp and fried grits ($28) featuring marinated jumbo shrimp, seared over smoked gouda grit cakes, topped with a Cajun cream sauce.

Grumpy’s Cafe

2621 West 14th St., Cleveland

Why we love it: This family-owned Tremont staple serves up traditional eats in a homey atmosphere.
Try this: Guests adore the eggs Florentine ($14) with spinach, tomato and mushrooms in hollandaise, topped with feta, over Cajun home fries.

Gus's Old Brooklyn

4377 State Road, Cleveland

Why we love it: This all-day breakfast spot near the zoo has been whipping up tasty and simple diner fare for more than 30 years. Good for a quick stop, the restaurant promises you'll get your food within 5-10 minutes of ordering.
Try this: Regulars love the chorizo breakfast burrito ($10) with scrambled eggs and spicy chorizo, tomato, onion and cheddar jack cheese, wrapped with a soft tortilla and topped with chipotle Baja sauce, served with hashbrowns.

Hecks Cafe

Various locations

Why we love it: “Hecks has been a top choice for a brunch spot for 50 years,” says owner Fadi Daoud, of the Ohio City dining room housed in a historic building.
Try this: Despite being known for burgers, “We serve some of the best and most creative brunch items, such a baklava French toast ($14) stuffed with cinnamon walnuts and topped with honey-rosewater syrup,” says Daoud.

The Inn On Coventry

2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights

Why we love it: This 40-year-old Coventry Village staple is a perfect stop for bloody marys and weekend specials like crepes and omelettes. No matter the day, the cozy, family-run breakfast joint serves up homestyle favorites such as corned beef hash, eggs benedict, home fries, traditional omelettes and pancakes.
Try this: As big as your plate and available in stacks of one, two or three, the Lemon ricotta pancakes ($7.99 for 3) pack a ton of flavor — as do most other specialty pancakes.

Jaja

2050 Gehring Ave., Cleveland

Why we love it: The whimsical Argentinian small plate, steak and cocktail haven cooks up elevated brunch plates.
Try this: “Avocado 39,916,800 Ways” ($60) features sliced avocado, burrata, smoked salmon, Nueske’s bacon, prosciutto, Peruvian salsa criolla, Aleppo pepita crumble, whipped lemon goat cheese and more with toasted sourdough.