10 places to brunch in the Boston area
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East Coast Grill
Come for the bacon steak at East Coast Grill, stay for the make-your-own bloody mary bar. Brunch is served 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sundays at 1271 Cambridge Street in Cambridge.
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The Friendly Toast
The Friendly Toast is a Cambridge go-to with bright green walls, vintage decor, and signature toast as thick as a dictionary. The wait can be long, but if you can push through to the bar for a bloody mary while you wait, it goes by quickly.
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The Paramount
The Paramount has been a Beacon Hill destination since 1937 with a second location in South Boston (pictured). They also deliver, so if you’re feeling like breakfast in bed, go ahead, and give them a call.
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The Beehive
The Beehive is an overall sensory experience with its bohemian decor, live music, and amazing food. Visit 541 Tremont Street in Boston to try their mussels mariniere, breakfast bowl, or thick-cut French toast.
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Bastille Kitchen
Bastille Kitchen is located at 49 Melcher Street in the financial district. It premiered a brunch menu on Mother’s Day; pictured above is their brandy caramel tarte tatin.
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The Regal Beagle
Former ‘Top Chef’ contestant Stacy Cogswell has introduced some interesting items to Brookline’s Regal Beagle brunch menu, from sweet potato and pancetta hash to the BLT Benny comprised of avocado pound cake, arugula, bacon, and tomato hollandaise. Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 308 Harvard St., Brookline.
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Highland Kitchen
Above, chef/owner Mark Romano poses with his staff at Highland Kitchen. The restuarant, located at 150 Highland Avenue in Somerville, serves its comfort food-laden brunch (shrimp and grits and smoked pork hash are among the favorite dishes) from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sundays.
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West End Johnnie’s
Brunch at West End Johnnie’s has a much more relaxed vibe as opposed to the pop and country music you’re likely to hear on a Friday night. Enjoy their lobster or crab cake benedict during Sunday Reggae brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Tremont 647
Tremont 647 features Golden Girls French toast served with vanilla mascarpone. Or give the homemade strawberry lemonade pop tart a try at the restaurant’s pajama brunch. Saturday brunch is 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., while Sunday brunch runs 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Gaslight Brasserie
If you’re looking to class things up a bit, Gaslight Brasserie is a good call. Located in Boston’s South End at 560 Harrison Avenue, the French food and sophisticated – yet simple – decor is sure to transport you far away.
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