In 1895 a British writer, Guy Beringer, wrote “Brunch: A Plea” in Hunter’s Weekly. He wanted people to gather for a late breakfast on Sundays not necessarily for the food but for the experience:

By eliminating the need to get up early on Sunday, brunch would make life brighter for Saturday-night carousers. It would promote human happiness in other ways as well. Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting. It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week.

We have to agree with him! Sunday brunch is becoming a more popular meal in restaurants then every before. Data from Google Trends show that search interest in brunch has been rising steadily since 2004 with the most popular searches coming around Easter and Mother’s Day. According to that same research, brunch tends to be more popular with younger urban dwellers.

Brunch also gets credit for popularizing day drinking. The creation of the Bloody Mary and Mimosa are attributed to the social events of the 1920’s during Prohibition, when those who still had access to alcohol often mixed it with juice to hide the fact that it hadn’t been aged for long. Nothing say brunch better that bottomless mimosa’s.

We’ve put together a list of Sunday brunches in Dayton. This list does not include the wonderful places that serve breakfast everyday like The Brunch Club, Butter Cafe, Tanks, Legacy Pancake House, First Watch, The Waffle House, The Blueberry Cafe, and Stoney’s Munchie Bar, but concentrates on eateries that have a special weekend menu of eggs Benedict, french toast and a Bloody Mary or two:

Bravo Cucina Italiano Brunch2770 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Miami Township

Omelettes and multiple Benedict dishes, hash and eggs and a berries-and-cream, French toast, with brunch offered both Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday 11am – 3pm

	Blind Bob’s Tavern Bunch 430 E. 5th St, Dayton in the Oregon DistrictIt’s not fancy, but surprisingly good! Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Bravo Cucina Italiano Brunch 2770 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Miami Township Omelettes and multiple Benedict dishes, hash and eggs and a berries-and-cream, French toast, with brunch offered both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday 11am – 3pm
	The Brunch Pub 101 W Franklin St, Dayton, OH 45459 Open Sat & Sun at 8am Featuring Shakshuka, BLT Benedict, lemon ricotta french toast, smoked salmon benedict, avacado toast, waffles and more
	Chappys Social House 880 Washington Village Dr, Washington Township Chicken Fried Steak And Eggs, Chappy’s Big Beer Biscuit Bowl, Shrimp and Grits, and Chappy’s Classic Breakfast. $5 drinks for Brunch featuring Mimosas and Bloody Marys!Sundays from noon-2pm!


	Dewberry 1850 1414 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton Pork Belly Brunch Tacos, Burbon Street Benedict, Chicken & Waffles, Banana Walnut French Toast, Eggs Benedict and so much more Brunch Buffet Saturday-Sunday 11am-2pm
	Dublin Pub 300 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410 Order from the brunch menu Saturday 11am-2pm and Sunday 10am-2pm
	ele Cake Co Bistro & Wine Bar 3680 Rigby Rd., Miamisburg A little gem of a place tucked in Austin Landing, skip the line at Another Broken Egg and walk around the corner for a great meal. Sunday 10am – 3pm
	Ellie’s Restaurant & Bakery at the Mills Park Hotel 321 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs Steak and eggs, waffles, omelettes, biscuits and gravy, buttermilk pancakes, mimosa and bloody mary’s on the menu. Sunday 7am – 2pm
	El Meson 903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton Brunch features a happy hour, wine classes, special menu items, and more! Sunday Brunch staring 11am – 3pm
	Fifth Street Brewpub 1600 E 5th St, Dayton Brunch features classics, biscuits and gravy, East Dayton Poutine, french toast, pancakes, mimosa pitchers and more Sunday Brunch staring 11am – 4pm
	Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 3500 Rigby Road, Austin Landing Choose from a Steak & Egg Bowl, Grilled Salmon Benedict, Brunch Burger, Bacon & Egg Brioche Sandwich, Avocado Toast Salad , Shrimp & Grits. Firebirds’ brunch-inspired menu features $6 Mimosas and Bloody Marys, and a variety of specially crafted cocktails. Available Saturday & Sunday beginning at 11AM
	Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 4432 Walnut St, Beavercreek,A great place to splurge when someone else is picking up the meal. Sunday 11am – 3pm
	The Foundry 6th floor of AC Hotel 124 Madison St., Dayton OH 45402 Eggs Benedict with choice of crab cake, short ribs or prosciutto, Corned Beef Hash with a fried egg, biscuit and fruit. Shrimp & Grits, Hangover Burger, Chicken Cheesesteak, Foundry Reuben, Biscuits & Sausage GravySun 11am – 4pm
	The Florentine 21 W Market St, Germantown, OH 45327 Bananas Foster French toast, omlettes, breakfast sandwiches, steak and eggs and more Sat & Sun 10am -1pm
	Gather by Ghostlight in The Arcade 37 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402-1801 Brunch Sat & Sun 8am until 2pm Quice Du Jour, Biscuits & Chorizo Sausage Gravy, Lox Bagel, breakfast sandwiches, VEGAN Frittata Sandwich, mimosas and champagne cocktails.

	Loose Ends Brewing 890 South Main Street, Centerville From chicken and waffles and avocado toast, to breakfast burritos and pastrami hash and eggs (pictured)… there is something for every taste. Winner Dayton’s Best Bloody Mary 2023- 2025 Sunday from 10am-1pm
	Lily’s Bistro Brunch 329 E. Fifth St, in the Oregon District Perhaps the best meal they serve and if weather permits, request to sit on the back patio for a truly relaxing experience. Sunday 1oam – 2pm
	Little Fish Dayton Station 116 Webster Street, Dayton French Toast Sticks, Fried Green Tomato BLT, Biscuits & Gravy, Falafel Plate, Mimosa’s, Bloody Mary’s, Michalada’s and more Sat & Sun 10am – 3pm
	Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery Brunch 520 E 5th St, in the Oregon District Dayton Inexpensive, wide variety and vegan friendly. Sunday 11am – 2pm
	Manna Uptown 61 W Franklin St., Centerville Build-your-own omelette, fill your plate with spicy chorizo tacos, enjoy oysters rockefeller and get lost in a mountain fresh pastries, crispy bacon, quiche lorraine, and so much more Pre-book your brunch through the website for a $6 discount Sunday 11am – 2pm
	Meridien Uptown 28 W. Franklin St, Centerville Crouque Monsieur, Spanish black bean skillet, Italian style egg Friatata, country biscuits & gravy, flatbreads, Mediterranean style chicken sandwich Sat & Sun : 11am – 2pm
	Mudlick Tap House 135 East Second St., Dayton Brunch somehow tastes better when there’s a little splash of bourbon in your java, bubbles in your OJ or vodka in your tomato! Saturday \| Sunday 11am – 2pm
	Rip Rap Roadhouse 6024 Rip Rap Rd DaytonBreakfast tacos, south of the border burritos, Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, breakfast nachos, biscuits & gravy, french toast, chicken and waffles and more Brunch Sat & Sun 9am – 1pm
	Sands Seafood & Sports Bar 6254 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights All your favorite brunch bites Sun 11:30 – 3:30
	Speakeasy Miso 101 W Main St , Troy Featuring Hong Kong French Toast, Chicken & Waffles, Pork belly breakfast tacos, scramble eggs and Lox & Bagles Sun 10am – 2pm
	Table 33 45 W4th Street in the DaytonArcade Breakfast Sandwiches, Chicken & Waffles, classic egg dishes, chorizo hash, yogurt parfaits and more Wednesday – Monday: 9am – 3pm
	The Pub 39 Greene Blvd. Beavercreek, OH 45440Featuring The Benny, Chicken & Waffles, Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders, British Breakfast, American Breakfast,The Cure Sandwich, fish & chips, hold the hangover Bowl
	Warped Wing Dayton Brewery & Tap Room 26 Wyandot St., Dayton Fried Chicken & Waffles, breakfast burrito, hangover bowl, B.E.L.T Sammie and brunch drinks that include screwdrivers, kahlua & cofee, bloody mary, mimosas and beermosas. Sat & Sun 11am -2pm
	The Winds Cafe and Bakery Brunch 215 Xenia Ave Yellow Springs An upscale brunch with incredible home made baked goods in a casual atmosphere. Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM