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:

	1elevenflavorhouse 111 West First Street, Dayton, (937) 259-8030 Waffles, shrimp and grits with beef, traditional bacon/sausage and eggs, chicken and waffles, smoked salmon…and so much more. Sunday Brunch from 10am til 2:30pm
	Another Broken Egg Austin Landing 3450 Rigby Road Miamisburg, OH 45342 2453 Esquire Dr, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Omlettes, French Toast, Shrimp & Grits, lemon blueberry goat cheese pancakes, Salmon Power Bowls ,and much more. 6 Mimosa Flavors & 4 Bloody Mary’s on the Menu- and you can order by the pitcher! Open Daily at 7am
	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
	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!
	Corner Kitchen 613 E 5th St in the Oregon District Brunch entrees include Fluffy Pancakes topped with cream cheese and strawberry jam, the Corner Kitchen Omelet with 3 eggs, bacon , and green and red tomato salsa, and our popular Vegetable Frittata featuring pan-fried eggs, asparagus, onions mushrooms and mixed green salad . Sat & Sun 11am – 3pm

	Dublin Pub 300 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410 Buffet includes: Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Fresh Fruit, Biscuits, House Made Sausage Gravy, Made To Order Omelettes, , Salads, Side Items And Desserts. Sunday 11am – 3pm
	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
	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




	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.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 11am – 3pm
	Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery Brunch 520 E 5th St, in the Oregon District Dayton Inexpensive, wide variety and vegan friendly. Sunday 10am – 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
	Salar 400 E 5th St, Dayton in the Oregon District Breakfast empanadas, chicken and waffles, shrimp & grits, filet benedict, chorizo omelette Saturday or Sunday between 10am-2pm

	Table 33 130 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Breakfast Sandwiches, Chicken & Waffles, classic egg dishes, chorizo hash, yogurt parfaits and more Saturday and Sunday from 8am – 3pm

	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
	Taste of Belguim 10 Greene Blvd, BeavercreekThey are well know for their Brussels sprouts, Belgian frites and waffles and chicken. You’ll find goetta hash, steak & eggs, and chicken, biscuit & gravy, banana & nutella crepes and so much on the menu.Mon–Sat 10am-9pm Sun noon-6pm
	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
	Yankee Trace 10000 Yankee St, Centerville Scrambled eggs \| Bacon and sausage \| Breakfast and lunch potatoes \| Biscuits and Gravy \| Fresh fruit display \| Carved prime rib \| Assorted danishes \| Seasonal vegetables \| Various entrees \| Omelet Station\| Waffle Station including waffle and fruit toppings \| Fresh salads \| Rolls and Butter \| Assorted desserts24.95 ADULTS \| 14.95 CHILDREN UNDER 12 \| 5 AND UNDER ARE FREEAll Brunch reservations are online only. Walk-ins will not be taken at this time. Available reservations are 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm through the end of the year.