Best Brunch in Tallahassee: 10 Local Spots Worth Getting Up For!
Looking for the best brunch in Tallahassee? You’ve got plenty of choices, whether you’re after chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, a classic eggs Benedict, pancakes, mimosas or something a little different.
We’ve rounded up local favorites ranging from casual breakfast spots to restaurants made for a long Sunday brunch with friends. Here are some of the best places to start.
The Edison
Brunch with a view is the big draw at The Edison, located inside the historic former power plant overlooking Cascades Park. Weekend brunch mixes familiar breakfast favorites with Florida-inspired dishes, making this a good pick when you want brunch to feel a little more like an occasion.
Table 23
Table 23 brings its Southern style to Sunday brunch in Midtown. Think comfort-food favorites, brunch cocktails and a big porch beneath the oak trees that makes this an especially nice choice when the Tallahassee weather cooperates.
Maple Street Biscuit Company
If biscuits are your idea of brunch, Maple Street is an easy choice. The menu leans heavily into Southern comfort food with fried chicken biscuit sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, waffles, grits and plenty of coffee.
Dao Restaurant
Dao gives you something different from the usual pancake-and-Benedict brunch lineup. The Bannerman Crossings restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and sushi, making it worth considering when you’re ready to break out of the traditional brunch routine.
Canopy Road Cafe
Canopy Road Cafe is one of Tallahassee’s go-to choices when you want breakfast food without waiting for the weekend. Expect a big menu of pancakes, omelets, skillets, breakfast burritos and other sweet and savory favorites.
Liberty Bar
Liberty is a good choice when the drinks are just as important as the food. Its weekend brunch pairs creative dishes with the craft cocktails the Midtown bar is known for.
Kool Beanz Cafe
Kool Beanz isn’t the place to expect a boring brunch menu. The longtime Tallahassee favorite is known for putting creative twists on familiar dishes, with brunch selections that can range from chicken and waffles to a full English breakfast.
Charlie Park
Head downtown and upstairs for brunch at Charlie Park, where rooftop views come with a more creative take on brunch. It’s an especially fun choice for a leisurely brunch with friends or when you’ve got visitors in town.
Jeri’s Midtown Cafe
Jeri’s has a cozy neighborhood feel that fits brunch perfectly. Look for breakfast favorites alongside sandwiches and other lunch dishes, making it an easy choice when half the table wants breakfast and the other half doesn’t.
The Egg Cafe & Eatery
The name pretty much tells you what to expect. The Egg specializes in breakfast and lunch, with Benedicts, omelets, pancakes and plenty of other classic choices for anyone who takes breakfast seriously.
The Egg Cafe & Eatery
Address: 3740 Austin Davis Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32308, United States
Phone: 850-765-0703
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Woodchuck’s Cafe
Woodchuck’s is the kind of casual local breakfast spot that doesn’t need brunch to be fancy. Come hungry for hearty breakfast and lunch favorites in a laid-back setting.
Uptown Cafe
Uptown Cafe has been a Tallahassee breakfast and lunch favorite for years. One of its signatures is house-smoked salmon, which shows up in several dishes alongside omelets, pancakes, sandwiches and other brunch-friendly choices.
What Kind of Brunch Are You Looking For?
For a special-occasion brunch, start with The Edison, Table 23 or Charlie Park. If you’re mostly interested in a big breakfast, try Canopy Road Cafe, The Egg, Woodchuck’s, Ma’s Diner or Maple Street Biscuit Company. And if brunch cocktails are part of the plan, Liberty, Table 23 and The Edison are good places to check.
Menus, brunch hours and specials can change, especially around holidays and FSU home-game weekends, so check with the restaurant before making a special trip.
