5 Spots to Enjoy a Fun Brunch in Richmond
Richmond is home to an ever-vibrant food and culture scene. From New American fare to Mediterranean-inspired breakfasts, drag brunches to mini golf, what better way to spend your first meal of the day than exploring what RVA has to offer?
— by Lee Barnes, Contributing Writer
Bar Solita
Boasting a varied menu that includes comfort food staples such as Biscuits & Gravy (two buttermilk biscuits smothered with traditional gravy and topped with two eggs) alongside delightfully unexpected brunch contenders like Smoked Wings (six wings, tossed in honey harissa sauce), Bar Solita offers a little bit of everything for brunch-goers of varying tastes. Be sure to try their Shareable Cinnamon Bun, a crowd-pleasing, giant cinnamon bun covered in cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit.
Location: 123 W Broad St (Jackson Ward)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
Godfrey’s
This reservation-only drag brunch experience is an extravagant, rhinestone-bedecked jubilee filled with song, dance, comedy, and, of course, drag queens! Godfrey’s has been a Richmond LGBTQ+ scene staple for more than 25 years, so come enjoy it with a boozy brunch and show.
Location: 308 E Grace St (City Center)
Hours: Found here; make a reservation here
Menu: Found here
Helen’s Restaurant
Bumping bar by night, brunch haven by day — real ones know that the best way to follow up a night out at Helen’s is… brunch at Helen’s! With decadent variations on eggs Benedict (see: Blackstone Benedict — English muffin, poached eggs, avocado, tomato, hollandaise) and a variety of scrambles to choose from, Helen’s is sure to please. While you’re there, try the Thai Iced Coffee with sweetened condensed milk and cardamom to change up your go-to coffee order; you won’t regret it!
Location: 2527 W Main St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
Hotel Greene
Ever dreamt of sipping an artisanal beverage over French toast while playing a round of indoor mini golf? Now you can! For only $25 per person, Hotel Greene offers Brunch on the Links, where you can enjoy a round of golf alongside a delicious breakfast, Afterglow coffee, and cocktails of your choice.
Location: 503 E Franklin St (City Center)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
Perly's Delicatessen Resaturant
This Richmond institution brings quintessential Jewish delicatessen fare to downtown RVA. Latkes, matzo ball soup, homemade pickles, and bagels with lox abound at Perly’s. With cozy lighting, dark wood booths, and an old-school diner feel, Perly’s is the perfect spot for intimate brunch dates and group outings alike.
Location: 111 E Grace St (Monroe Ward)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
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