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:
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Bistrecca in the Hotel Ardent Grilled Avocado Toast, Shakshuka, Campfire Hash, Tuscan Frittata,Farmstand Omelet, Apulia Omelet, Monte Cristo, Overnight Oats, Ricotta & Toas Saturday & Sunday: 7am – 1pm |
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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 |
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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
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The Brunch Pub
101 W Franklin St, Dayton, OH 45459 Featuring Shakshuka, BLT Benedict, lemon ricotta french toast, smoked salmon benedict, avacado toast, waffles and more |
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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! |
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1414 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton
Brunch Buffet Saturday-Sunday 11am-2pm |
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Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410 Order from the brunch menu Saturday 11am-2pm and Sunday 10am-2pm |
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3680 Rigby Rd., Miamisburg Sunday 10am – 3pm
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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
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903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton Brunch features a happy hour, wine classes, special menu items, and more!
Sunday Brunch staring 11am – 3pm
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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
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Available Saturday & Sunday beginning at 11AM |
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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
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The Foundry |
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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 |
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Hilton Garden Inn Dayton in the Arcade, 2nd Floor
18 W Third St, Dayton
Every Saturday & Sunday
10 AM–3 PM
Walk-ins welcome!
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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- 2025Sunday from 10am-1pm |
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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.Friday 11am-2pm; Saturdays and Sundays 10am – 3pm |
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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 |
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Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery Brunch
520 E 5th St, in the Oregon District Dayton Inexpensive, wide variety and vegan friendly.
Sunday 11am – 2pm
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Manna Uptown 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
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28 W. Franklin St, Centerville Eggs, Chicken & Waffles, country biscuits & gravy,pancakes flights and more Sat & Sun : 11am – 2pm |
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110 W Franklin St, Centerville 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
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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 |
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Sands Seafood & Sports Bar
6254 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights All your favorite brunch bites Sun 11:30 – 3:30
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Teardrop Steak House Chef Omlete station, Mimosa Flights, Live Music |
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The Pub 39 Greene Blvd. Beavercreek, OH 45440 Featuring The Benny, Chicken & Waffles, Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders, British Breakfast, American Breakfast,The Cure Sandwich, fish & chips, hold the hangover Bowl |
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Warped Wing Dayton Brewery & Tap Room 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 |
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The Winds Cafe and Bakery Brunch An upscale brunch with incredible home made baked goods in a casual atmosphere.
Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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If we’ve missed one of your favorite places, let us know so we can add them.
