The 10 Best Brunch Spots In Phoenix, Arizona

The city of Phoenix is no stranger to Tex-mex and traditional American menus, Chelsea’s Kitchen plays with these cuisines to create a reasonably priced brunch menu for a variety of preferences. The shrimp ceviche is a perfect healthy option for sharing with friends while indulging in bottomless mimosas. When looking for a hands-on dish, the grilled swordfish taco platter is hardwood-grilled and ‘guaranteed best in town’. The huevos rancheros have an ideal balance of vegetables, cheese and eggs. Substitute egg whites and forgo the cheese for a healthy and hearty meal. The brunch menu even includes a rotisserie prime rib with slow roasted, mashed potatoes, vegetables and horseradish. Whether relaxing on the patio or inside, Chelsea’s Kitchen’s casual atmosphere and fresh, high quality ingredients will please any palate.

Chelsea’s Kitchen, 5040 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ, USA,+1 602 957 2555

Locals love Matt’s Big Breakfast, and so does the TV show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Guy Fieri’s episode Big Breakfast features their waffles made from scratch, the thick-cut peppered bacon, rosemary potatoes and fresh squeezed orange juice on the daily menu. The restaurant may be small and the line to get a table may be long, but it is worth every elbow bump and minute waited. Using the freshest ingredients – locally sourced when possible – everything is made literally by hand. With no mixers, no microwaves and no freezers, only cage-free eggs and extra virgin olive oil or real butter, this old-fashioned style diner has something delicious for everyone. Whether going with the pork chop, waffle or oatmeal, prepare to be wowed.

Matt’s Big Breakfast, 825 North First Street Phoenix, AZ, USA, +1 602 254 1074

Phoenix City Grille’s 2014 Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor, its overwhelmingly positive reviews on Urban Spoon, and membership in Local First Arizona all validate the fact that this place has one of the best brunches in town. The restaurant focuses on using products that are grown and produced locally in Arizona, and even list some of their sources on their main page. Try the griddled corn cakes with jack cheese, a choice of chicken, bacon or smoked ham, black beans, brunch potatoes and pure maple syrup – or the veggie Benedict with brunch potatoes and fresh fruit. When feeling extra adventurous, check out the chef’s choice, an item that changes every week. For something smaller, go for the maple bacon glazed cinnamon roll or the carne asada tacos. The drink options are extensive, so finding the right beverage to compliment any entree is easy.

Phoenix City Grille, 5816 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA, +1 602 266 3001

Saint Francis is truly a success because of the strong family bonds everyone shares. While owners Aaron and Dave Chamberlin are brothers, everyone who is part of the staff is treated like family and this collaboration has lead to monumental success for the restaurant, which offers a stellar brunch menu. Start with a pineapple sparkling lemonade and a fried egg sandwich with mozzarella, peppers, bacon, arugula and chipotle aïoli, and a side of fries. Another house favorite is the chicken salad sandwich with zatar, currants, pine nuts, arugula, tomato and lemon vinaigrette and a choice of fries or simple side salad. There are even options just for kids, and for those under the age of 10 the meal is on the house. Spend some time here, enjoy the live jazz music from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and admire the beautiful architectural transformation of this 1955 building.

Saint Francis, 111 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA, + 1 602 200 8111

Named for the historic Sierra Bonita Ranch in Southeastern Arizona, the Sierra Bonita Grill sticks to the state’s rich ranching heritage and Southwest traditions. The brunch menu is chocked full of hearty meals fit for a farm hand’s appetite at outstanding prices. Start with the red or green corn pork tamales, made with manchego cheese and salsa fresca, or the homemade guacamole made fresh daily in molcajetes and served with tortilla chips and three varieties of salsa. For the entree, try the verdes vaqueros – green chile beer biscuits with Schriener’s southwest smoked sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and smoked bacon. Hungry cowboys and cowgirls can enjoy burgers and salads as well, and wash it down with bottomless bloody Marys, bottomless mimosas, or an agua fresca.

Sierra Bonita Grill, 6933 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA, +1 602 264 0700

The Henry is a place for everyone and every occasion. The straightforward menu can truly please any palate. The carrot cake pancakes come with salted pecans, golden raisins, and cream cheese icing, while the New Yorker is house-made corned beef paired with organic eggs cooked to order and gruyère cheese. The fried chicken can satisfy an insatiable craving and comes with fried eggs and a side of biscuits and gravy. Many brunch items at The Henry leave customers as full as they dare to be, so when looking for a lighter choice, try the Greek yogurt parfait with granola and fresh berries or the brûléed pink grapefruit topped with brown sugar. With brunch, enjoy the industrial and classic decors that mesh in a space that can only be described as breath-taking.

The Henry, 4455 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA, +1 602 429 8020

Vovomeena’s charm and friendly staff is surpassed only by their menu. The Mexican Benedict starts with two ‘masa based saucers’ called gorditas. From there, Vovomeena adds chorizo, tomato, cilantro and poached eggs, then smothers the stacks in hollandaise sauce and serves it up with a side of potatoes. When looking for a more traditional brunch option, look no further than the biscuits and gravy. The biscuits are made with homemade buttermilk, topped with Hector’s white sausage gravy and two eggs. If looking for something sweet, grab a homemade scone or a piece of bourbon and caramel coffee cake and pair it with a cup of their freshly brewed coffee.

Vovomeena, 1515 N 7th Ave, Ste 170, Phoenix, AZ, USA, +1 602 252 2541