Brunch tips
A growing collection of opinionated, practical writing about brunch — how to skip the line, how to read a menu, why the coffee matters, and what to order when you're new in town.
How to Skip the Brunch Line Without Being a Jerk
Strategies that actually work for getting seated faster on a Saturday morning.
Read the tip →Brunch Cocktails Beyond the Mimosa
A short tour of the morning drinks worth ordering when the bottomless mimosa loses its shine.
Read the tip →How to Read a Brunch Menu Like a Local
Five tells that reveal where a kitchen actually shines before you order anything.
Read the tip →Brunch With Kids Without Losing Your Saturday
Practical advice for taking small humans to a meal designed for adults.
Read the tip →Why Brunch Coffee Matters More Than Dinner Coffee
A short defense of taking the morning cup as seriously as the eggs.
Read the tip →Pancakes vs. Waffles: The Honest Comparison
A loving and slightly unfair guide to choosing between the two great brunch carbs.
Read the tip →Tipping at Brunch: A Plain-English Guide
How tipping works on a busy weekend morning, and why it matters more than you think.
Read the tip →Brunch for Vegans Without Settling for Avocado Toast
Where to look on a brunch menu when you want more than a bowl of fruit.
Read the tip →A Short Manual of Modern Brunch Etiquette
Small habits that make weekend service work for everyone in the room.
Read the tip →How to Brunch Beautifully on a Budget
You don't need to spend forty dollars a head to have a great Saturday morning.
Read the tip →A Traveler's Guide to Brunch in a New City
How to find a great Saturday morning when you only have one Saturday.
Read the tip →When to Brunch at Home Instead
A short defense of the kitchen-table brunch and how to make it as good as the restaurant.
Read the tip →Reservations vs. Walk-In: When Each One Wins
The trade-off between booking ahead and showing up early, in plain language.
Read the tip →Reading a Seasonal Brunch Menu Through the Year
Why what you order in March should look nothing like what you order in October.
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