Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas. We’ve compiled a whole bunch of brunch options in NOVA — whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs or stacked chicken and waffles — along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em.
Note: All times listed are brunch-only.
Quick and easy
De Clieu | All day every day | Craving a breakfast sandwich on a Tuesday (gasp) at 4 p.m. (double gasp)? De Clieu has your back — pair your choice of sandwich with a matcha blossom latte or coconut mocha.
Call Your Mother Deli | All day every day | It’s all about the signature bagel sandwiches at this deli with several eye-catching locations in NOVA. We can’t stop eyeing the Horizon: An everything bagel with mashed avocado, Fritos, pickled veggies, and jalapeno.
Ruthie’s All-Day | Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bring the whole crew along to this “RAD,” family-friendly restaurant for brisket hash and maple poached apple pie pancakes.
Unconventional Diner | Every day, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. | Whatever cuisine you’re in the mood for, you can find it on this diner’s brunch menu — from Lebanese fried rice to Cajun shrimp + grits to Peruvian sopa criolla.
Patio dining
Virtue Feed & Grain | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Whiskey lovers, rejoice — this renovated former grain warehouse is known for its wide selection, which we recommend pairing with a Chesapeake benedict. Pro tip: Bring Fido along for brunch on the patio and treat them to pupsicles + apples off the pooch menu.
Ada’s on the River | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Pair your stunning view of the Potomac with some lemon ricotta pancakes and the extremely popular Maine lobster omelette.
Fontaine Caffe & Creperie | Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | This cafe’s brunch menu is small but mighty, offering signature dishes like a cold-smoked salmon and avocado tartine. Or, of course, you can opt for one of its famous crepes; we’re partial to the Moroccan, which pairs spinach + feta cheese with mint-yogurt sauce.
The best part about bottomless brunch at Palette 22: You don’t have to choose between sweet and savory.
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Bottomless mimosas
Ambar | Saturday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Two words: Unlimited brunch. Take a (potentially endless) culinary trip to the Balkan Peninsula with charcuterie, slider, and waffle options galore, complete with $0.99 brunch cocktails.
Hen Quarter | Saturday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | If your idea of the perfect brunch includes bottomless peach mimosas, you’ll be very happy here. Pro tip: You can order your brunch a la carte or go family-style, which includes three starters and three main dishes.
Palette 22 | Saturday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. + Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | At this bottomless brunch spot, the szechuan sausage biscuit gets us every time. Add in the chef-attended waffle bar + bottomless cocktails and NOVAtoday will keep coming back.
The Liberty Tavern | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | With a bottomless brunch menu including cheddar cheese grits, Nutella hand pies, and avocado everything toast, plus your choice of cocktail options such as mimosas, margaritas, and spiked apple cider, the limit does not exist.
Want to avoid the brunch wait at Matt and Tony’s? Opt to sit at the bar.
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For a special occasion
Matt and Tony’s | All day every day | According to rave reviews on Yelp, the cornflake crusted French toast absolutely lives up to the hype. When they ask if you want to add crispy chicken, say yes.
The Majestic | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | This local staple has been perfecting its menu since 1932. Your day can’t go wrong when you start it with the oxtail baklava and a crab + roasted corn omelette.
Josephine | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Pretend you’re in France for the morning at this très chic, vintage-inspired brasserie. If you really want to impress (or scare) your brunch date, it even has escargot on the menu.
Alara | Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | This new brunch hot spot offers modern takes on cuisine from Turkey, Greece, and the Levant region — make sure you don’t leave without trying its signature shakshuka.
Although Founding Farmers is one of the newer brunch additions to the NOVA area, by the looks of its eggs benedict, it’s certain to be one of the most delicious.
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Pastry paradises
Founding Farmers | Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Take a quick stroll from Potomac Yard to this new spot, which serves brunch classics with a fresh twist alongside housemade croissants, danishes, bear claws, and donuts.
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe | All day, Tuesday-Sunday | This Best of Arlington Magazine 2025 winner bakes just about every pastry you can think of. If you can’t make up your mind, pick up a box of six assorted breakfast pastries such as turnovers and muffins.
Buzz Bake Shop | All day every day | This beloved bakery is just as well-known for its breakfast quiches and flakey croissant sandwiches as it is for its scones, muffins — and of course, legendary cupcakes.
DIY brunch
Prefer to stay in? Host your own brunch with crowd-pleasing supplies good enough for a chef.
- Yellow French press | Bring some cheer to brunch + make coffee for a group with a sunny 34 fl oz. French press.
- 3-tier wood serving tray | Arrange pastries, sandwiches, or treats on a stunning three-tier display that will be the centerpiece of your table.
- Fancy espresso cups | Upgrade your mugs with some orange glazed ceramic cups.
- Fried egg spoon rest | A cute kitchen addition that screams “brunch.”
- 24-piece black silverware set | A highly-rated silverware set in a sleek, stylish black finish.
- Elite Gourmet four-slice toaster | Make toast for a crowd with this best-selling toaster.
- Clear drinking glasses with bamboo lids | Iced coffee can now be served at your brunch, thanks to cute and convenient drinking glasses.
