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Some weekends require more than cereal. Maybe you need to fill your belly with carbs to soak up the alcohol. Maybe you want a place to meet up with friends. Maybe you’re looking for an excuse to spend just a little bit longer with that special someone. Whatever your dilemma, brunch is always a good answer. Consider these highlights from Toledo’s many eclectic options.
✓ – Boozy Breakfast
Axis ✓
3100 Glendale Ave.
419-506-8006 | axistoledo.com
Brunch Hours | 10:30am-1:30pm, Sunday
Brunch meets soul at Axis Toledo’s Jazz Brunch, where Creole flair and comfort classics collide. Indulge in bourbon banana Foster pancakes, cranberry-dusted French toast or a decadent crab and crawfish Benedict with Creole Hollandaise. Savory lovers can dig into Cajun étouffée omelets or blackened walleye with lemon beurre blanc. With bold flavors, live jazz ambiance and a refined yet relaxed vibe, Axis turns brunch into an experience worth lingering over. Perfect for a weekend indulgence filled with rhythm, flavor, and flair.
Bar 145 ✓
5305 Monroe St.
419-593-0073. | bar-145.com
Brunch Hours | 11:30am-2:30pm, Sunday
Some absolutely mouth-watering options await the Sunday diner, including classic chicken and waffles as well as– seriously– the chance to order a whole pound of bacon. Mimosas and Bloody Marys are on the menu, as well.
Basil Pizza + Wine Bar ✓
3145 Hollister Ln., Perrysburg.
419-873-6218 | basilpizzaandwinebar.com
Brunch Hours | 10am-2pm, Sunday
If you love Basil’s creative pizzas, you’ll love its similarly creative new farm-to-table brunch options. From carrot cake pancakes to breakfast pizzas (truly a step above cold leftovers), smoked salmon toast, and a host of vegan and vegetarian options— including vegan biscuits & gravy (yes, you read that right)— everyone will find something to enjoy. Still not convinced? A long list of specialty brunch cocktails, featuring Toledo Spirits and Boochy Mama’s, should seal the deal.
Brim House — ✓
444 N. Summit St
419-243-7664 | brimhousetoledo.com
Brunch Hours | 7am-2pm, Saturday and Sunday
Stationed inside the Renaissance Hotel, this laidback eatery features an array of signatures, such as Chicken and Corn Waffles, Avocado Tostada and the Crabcake “Benedict,” as well as a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar starting at 10am.
Doc Watson’s ✓
1515 S. Byrne Rd
419-389-6003 | docwatsonstoledo.com
11am-12am, Monday | 7am-12am, Tuesday-Thursday | 7am-1am Friday &
Saturday | 8am-11pm Sunday
Bloody Mary Bar | 11am-3pm, Sunday
In addition to traditional sports bar fare, Watson’s also offers a full slate of breakfast options like Steak and Eggs, omelettes and breakfast nachos. Make sure to try their famous Bloody Mary bar, which includes house-infused vodka and $4 Mimosas all day on Sunday.
The Flying Joe ✓
2130 Preston Pkwy, Perrysburg
419-931-0273 | www.theflyingjoe.com
6:30am-6pm, Monday-Thursday | 6:30am-7pm, Friday | 8am-7pm,
Saturday | 8am-6pm, Sunday
This charming coffee shop sits inside Levis Commons, providing a fix of brew to shoppers and passerbys alike. Besides hunger-breaking breakfast pastries, the Joe offers Bloody Marys, Mimosas plus other cocktails to add some spice.
The Garden at Brandywine Country Club ✓
6904 Salisbury Rd, Maumee
419-866-3444 | brandywinecc.com
11am-9pm, Tuesday-Saturday
Inside the Brandywine Country Club, The Garden offers great lunch eats most any day of the week, but Sunday’s brunch menu features $4 Mimosas and Bloody Marys, as well as a make-your-own crepes and pancake station.
Manhattan’s Pub ‘N Cheer ✓
1516 Adams St
419-243-6675 | manhattanstoledo.com
10am-2pm, Sunday
Manhattan’s usual menu comes with such New York-themed fare as the South Street Cedar Plank or the Manhattan’s Prime Rib. On Sundays, though, the restaurant becomes one of the premier brunch stops in Toledo, featuring a slew of traditional breakfast items, as well as a bottomless coffee and Mimosa included.
Patron Saints Brewery ✓
4730 W. Bancroft #8
419-720-2337 | PatronSaintsBrewery.com
5pm-10pm, Wednesday & Thursday | 4-10pm, Friday
Noon-10pm, Saturday | 11am-4pm, Sunday
Patron Saints may seem like an unusual idea for a brunch option, but the presence of area food trucks offering unique brunch options make it a winning choice. In addition, the Brewery’s Sunday Funday Brunch features craft beer, beermosas, seltzermosas and a fun twist on a Bloody Mary using hard seltzer instead of vodka.
Plate 21 ✓
3664 Rugby Dr
419-385-2121 | plate21.business.site
7am-4pm, Daily
Those seeking a coffee fix with their brunch should swing into Plate 21. The shop features a multitude of drinks supplied from Michigan-based Madcap Coffees, alongside various selections of sandwiches, pastries and more.
Rumors ✓
5205 Monroe St
419-841-4529 | rumorstoledo.com
9am-10pm, Monday-Saturday | 9am-9pm, Sunday
Brunch bargain hunters would be well served to check out Rumors, which in addition to its amazing dinner menu featuring falafil, steaks and more, offers half-price breakfast items until noon and continues serving until 5pm.
Sunrise Skillet ✓
1855 S Reynolds Rd
567-315-8866 | facebook.com/SunriseSkillet
7am-2pm, Daily
A cozy joint for a great home-style brunch, Sunrise’s signature feature is—surprise!— skillets; Big Western, Cajun style, Ranchero and more. There’s plenty of other breakfast entrees to satisfy your hunger.
Ye Olde Durty Bird ✓
2 S St Clair St
419-243-2473 | yeoldedurtybird.com
Bloody Mary Bar | 11am-3pm, Sunday
The classic gastropub offers its own take on brunch with a selection of irresistible options, like a Bloody Mary Bar and Mimosas and their signature Big Country Open Face Sandwich. The Bird also hosts live jazz from 1-4pm for those looking to please their ears as well as their taste buds.
