In our Where to Brunch series, we search Greater Houston’s vast array of neighborhoods and communities for the very best brunch offerings.
The strip along Washington Avenue, stretching from Downtown through Memorial Park, has seen a revival in recent years.
It’s now a jungle of mixed-use developments, art studios and theaters, homes and apartment complexes, the massive Sawyer Yards, and plenty of excellent places to brunch.
Note: For purposes of this list, the Washington Corridor and Memorial Park runs along Washington Avenue from Memorial Park to I-45, with I-10 to the north and the Buffalo Bayou to the south.
Where to Brunch near Washington Avenue & Memorial Park
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
B&B Butchers & Restaurant’s epic brunch is best experienced al fresco on the rooftop.
Dine on signatures like the Carpet Bagger Benedict topped with fried oysters, slab bacon, filet and hot sauce; Apple Crisp Waffles with pecan-bacon crumble; and juice-dripping Truffle Burgers with truffle butter, truffle aoili, and triple-onion jam.
Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm.
Brenner’s on the Bayou
Enjoy brunch with a side of bayou beauty at the picturesque Brenner’s on the Bayou, set in a lodge right on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou.
It’s all about Southern hospitality here, with “Bayou Bloodys,” Country Fried Chicken & Biscuits, Crab Cake Benedict, and Texas Breakfast with brisket, poblano potato hash, and eggs your way, (plus your favorite steaks, of course).
Sunday 11am to 3pm.
Buena Vista Cuban Cafe
Weekend brunch is high-energy and tasty at buzzy Cuban kitchen Buena Vista.
Dine on pressed Cuban sandwiches, Quatro Leche French Toast, Churrasco & Eggs with chimichurri, and crispy Tostones alongside Cortaditos and Sangria Espanola. Live music or DJ entertainment kicks off at noon.
Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm.
Federal American Grill
A few blocks south of Washington on Shepherd, Federal American Grill is a classy brunch destination.
Start with a Kir Royale or Cajun Bloody Mary to pair with brunch plates from Crab Cake or Short Rib Eggs Benedict to Creme Brulee French Toast.
Saturday 11am to 3pm; Sunday 10am to 3pm.
FM Kitchen & Bar
Rocking a patio with murals and yard games, plus plenty of good booze, there’s more than fantastic burgers at neighborhood standby FM Kitchen & Bar.
At brunch, you’ll find delights like Avocado Toast, Migas and Chilaquiles, Buttermilk Waffles, and smothered CFS & Eggs.
Add a Bro-mosa or spicy Bloody Mary, or get an energy boost with a Hangover Iced Coffee.
Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm.
Killen’s
Southern Style Chicken Biscuits, Pulled Pork Deviled Eggs, Huevos Rancheros, and Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs are just some of the gut-busting specialties you can devour at chef and restaurateur Ronnie Killen’s namesake, Killen’s, just off Washington and Heights Boulevard.
Make sure to come hungry (and save room for some Banana Pudding).
Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Max’s Wine Dive
Brunch isn’t the same without fried chicken and champagne, so head to Max’s Wine Dive and get both.
Order mimosas by the glass or get a full (and reasonably-priced) bottle of bubbly and Max’s will bring out the juices.
Next, you can grub on Max’s jalapeño-buttermilk marinated Famous Southern Fried Chicken, Chicken Fried Lobster Tail, and Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit. Another house favorite? The massive Fried Egg Sandwich, stacked with a trio of fried eggs, smoked bacon, a blend of melted parm, gruyere, provolone and white cheddar, and some black truffle aioli, to boot.
Friday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
More Great Brunch Options near Washington Avenue & Memorial Park
Enjoy a boozy brunch at Bayou Heights Biergarten; go big on Mexican-style brunch plates at El Tiempo Cantina; fill up on breakfast tacos at Laredo Taqueria and Tacodeli; snag breakfast at the new outpost of local favorite Spanish Flowers or kid-friendly Toasted Yolk Cafe; see why Truth BBQ is known to sell out; and have a Sunday Funday at spots like Clutch Bar, Henderson Heights, and Julep.
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