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Here's our list of five of the best brunch places in Houston for your Sunday fun-day.
Backstreet Cafe
Famous for its Sunday brunch, complete with live Jazz, great food and eye-opening cocktails, Backstreet Cafe is Houston's first al fresco restaurant serving seasonal American bistro fare by award-winning chef Hugo Ortega. Enjoy brunch on its legendary patio, under the spreading camphor tree in the midst of flowering shrubbery. 1103 S. Shepherd Drive, 713.521.2239
Little Hen
Festooned in floral prints and bouquets as far as the eye can see comes this oh-so-charming new eatery, Little Hen, in the River Oaks District. With its flagship location in Miami, this marks Little Hen's foray into the Texas market, and we are here for it. After all, with menu offerings including rose petal pancakes, bananas Foster and bourbon-battered French toast, one cannot go wrong. 4444 Westheimer Road
Brenner’s on the Bayou
At this peaceful retreat along Buffalo Bayou, grab a seat on one of the patios for scenic views of lush greenery and a serene waterfall. If you’re going for steak, order the wagyu strip, but if small plates are more your style, try the roasted oysters or the shrimp remoulade. Pro tip: Topping it off with one of Brenner’s decadent souffles is always a good idea. 1 Birdsall St., 713.868.4444
Hugo’s
Hugo Ortega’s Westheimer mainstay swells with lovers of authentic Mexican food. Starters include pulpo (octopus with onions and peppers) and duck carnitas tacos with tomatillo sauce. 1600 Westheimer Road, 713.524.7744
Le Peep
Le Peep prides themselves on great taste, Texas-sized portions and, of course, excellent service. Don't miss out on crowd favorites like the Gooey Buns (think an English muffin broiled with brown sugar, cinnamon and butter, topped with toasted almonds), Houstonian Skillet with grilled chicken, mushrooms and broccoli, served in a potato filled skillet with creamy hollandaise sauce drizzled on top with two basted eggs, the granola almond pancakes and much, much more. 9807 Katy Fwy., 713.783.7337
Restorante Cavour at Hotel Granduca
The hotel’s Sunday brunch features an imaginative Italian feast of assorted salads, seafood, meats, pastas, desserts and traditional brunch favorites all courtesy of resident executive chef Maurizio Ferrarese. Plus, there’s live jazz from a grand piano. 1080 Uptown Park Blvd., 713.418.1104
The Breakfast Klub
In Midtown, fans rightfully queue for an hour on weekends for a plate of waffles and wings or fried catfish and grits with eggs. The kitchen also does a mighty fine chicken salad at lunch. 3711 Travis St., 713.528.8561
Tribute at The Houstonian
Exec-chef Neal Cox crafts a menu of Southern classics like charred ribeye, fresh Gulf Coast oysters, braised cabrito, smoked wagyu beef rib and more dishes that reflect strong influences of Texas, Louisiana and Mexico in a vibrant yet sophisticated environment. 111 North Post Oak Lane, 713.685.6713
Photography by: Tribute photo by Julie Soefer