Olde Towne Southern brunch bistro for pancakes, chicken and waffles and egg dishes

Yoolks on Us is a Black-owned Southern brunch bistro with two Portsmouth locations, including one on Washington Street in Olde Towne. The kitchen puts a modern spin on breakfast classics… more

Virginia Beach breakfast and lunch spot with weekend brunch and signature donuts

Happy Cafe is a Black-owned breakfast and lunch restaurant run by Owner and Chef Tomeka Wallace, who first opened it in 2016 in her hometown of Blackstone, Virginia. The Virginia… more

Southern breakfast and brunch in Bartlett and Downtown Memphis

Biscuits and Jams is a Southern breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant run by Monique Williams, with locations in Bartlett and at Hotel Indigo in Downtown Memphis. Weekend reservations are recommended,… more

Downtown Jackson breakfast and blue plate lunch, family run since 2008

Sugar's Place is a downtown Jackson soul food cafe run by Glenda Barner and her son, chef Donovan Barner, and named for Glenda's mother. Since 2008 it has served breakfast… more

Durham's chicken and waffles institution, serving since 2010

Dame's Chicken & Waffles pairs fried chicken with waffles and flavored whipped butters, along with brunch plates and cocktails. Founded in 2010 by Damian "Dame" Moore and partner Randy, the… more

Steaks, seafood, and daily brunch at City Market

Belford's is a City Market restaurant serving hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood with Southern touches, owned by Kevin McPherson. It offers brunch and dinner every day in a historic downtown… more

Homemade soul food and chicken and waffles since 2012

Kitwanda "Kiki" and Tyrone Cyrus opened Kiki's in 2012 and have grown it into a local soul food favorite with locations in Columbia and North Charleston. The menu centers on… more

Home-cooked breakfast and plate lunches on Perkins Road since 1992

Stephanie Phares has run Zeeland Street since 1992 out of a former corner store on Perkins Road. The kitchen serves breakfast plus daily lunch plates, sandwiches and salads. It made… more

Mid-City breakfast and brunch spot on Canal Street

Up & Adam Eatz is a breakfast and brunch restaurant on Canal Street in Mid-City, run by Christopher Ford and Adam Ford. It is a go-to for hearty morning plates… more

Brunch, chargrilled oysters and daiquiris on Earhart Boulevard

Nice Guys NOLA is a restaurant and lounge founded by Glenn and Allison Charles. The menu mixes New Orleans favorites like chargrilled oysters and shrimp and grits with burgers, wings… more

Legendary New Orleans fried chicken with a weekend brunch downtown

Willie Mae's carries forward a fried chicken legacy that began in Treme in 1957. The downtown restaurant on Baronne Street serves Southern plates, starters and desserts, with brunch on weekends.… more

Farm-to-table breakfast and brunch in Middletown

The House of Marigold is a daytime restaurant run by Adrienne Cole and Chef Kristopher Cole. They pair approachable farm-to-table breakfast and brunch dishes with a curated drink list and… more

North Minneapolis cocktails, dinner and Sunday jazz brunch

The Camden Social is a New American restaurant and bar on Lyndale Avenue North in the Camden neighborhood. Evenings bring cocktails and dinner, while weekends add brunch, with live jazz… more

Federal Hill cafe with coffee, bagels and an upstairs study lounge

Koba Cafe is a Federal Hill coffee shop owned by Adama Fall. It serves coffee, espresso, tea, smoothies, bagels, sandwiches and salads, with seating downstairs and a quiet study lounge… more

Butchers Hill brunch and dinner spot from Chef Sean Guy

Water for Chocolate is Chef Sean Guy's intimate restaurant in Butchers Hill, serving creative brunch dishes and cocktails. Brunch runs Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 3pm, and dinner is… more

Family-run chicken and waffles stand inside Lexington Market

Connie's Chicken and Waffles was started in 2016 by brothers Khari and Shawn Parker and is named for their mother, Connie, whose recipes shaped the menu. The Lexington Market counter… more

Harbor East tea cafe for loose-leaf tea, coffee and an easygoing brunch

Teavolve is a Harbor East cafe and tea house run by owner Sunni Gilliam. It pours a wide range of teas alongside coffee drinks and serves a cafe menu that… more

Chicken biscuit sandwiches on Manor Road and beyond

Bird Bird Biscuit makes fried chicken and biscuit sandwiches and breakfast biscuits, with ordering ahead online encouraged. The original shop is on Manor Road, with more locations on Koenig Lane… more

Southern breakfast and soul food on the Historic Westside

Gritz Cafe was opened in 2008 by Las Vegas native Trina Jiles and serves Southern breakfast and comfort food made from family recipes. The menu is known for grits, po… more