Some of the best brunch spots in the country are located in the Boston area, according to OpenTable.
The restaurant reservation booking site recently published its list of “2025’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurants,” featuring top eateries from 25 states.
So, whether you’re planning a casual weekend with friends or need a last-minute reservation for Mother’s Day, these are OpenTable’s picks for the best brunch spots in Massachusetts.
1653 Beacon St., Brookline; 617-906-8556
With menu items that range from Saganaki to Kontosulvi, “Bar Vlaha captures the true soul of Greek cooking with rustic and nomadic traditions using charcoal and open-fire gastra techniques,” the restaurant’s website reads. Bar Vlaha’s standout brunch options include Shakshouka (eggs baked in spicy tomato sauce, wild greens, peppers, onion, feta, olives and grilled sourdough) and Breakfast Hilopites (house-made pasta, poached egg, Metsovone, loukaniko, brown sugar, olive oil).
3710 Washington St., Jamaica Plain; 617-477-4519
This award-winning, neighborhood restaurant is spearheaded by James Beard nominee Chef Jeremy “Jay” Kean. For nearly a decade, the family-owned eatery has delighted diners with European-inspired meals and cocktails. Brassica Kitchen’s brunch menu includes options such as the Impossible Sausage Big Mac, Brunch Fried Rice and Tamale with Caramelized Mushroom.
611 Columbia Road, Dorchester; 617-329-6910
Nestled in Upham’s Corner, Comfort Kitchen in Dorchester was named a James Beard finalist for “Best New Restaurant” in 2024. The restaurant’s food “celebrates the flavors and ingredients of the African Diaspora — global comfort food — connected from Asia to the Americas,” its website reads. Comfort Kitchen serves brunch from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
48 Gloucester St., Boston; 617-536-0230
Krasi, a staple Greek restaurant in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, invites diners to “come for the wine, stay for the food,” including its Greek-inspired brunch menu. Diners can try the gyro Benedict — crispy fried chicken, grilled pita, spicy pickles, poached eggs, avgolemono hollandaise — or the Lalagites — fried olive oil pancakes with mint, merenda, kalathaki cheese, thyme honey, cinnamon and walnuts. Krasi’s brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
10 City Square, Charlestown; 617-804-7400
In addition to its lunch and dinner offerings, Prima’s brunch menu also has unique Italian-inspired dishes. Options include the spinach and ricotta omelet, scrambled egg carbonara and prosciutto Benedict. Prima’s brunch is available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
24 Tremont St., Boston; 781-203-1223
Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is an English-style tea room that offers 90-minute reservations for afternoon tea Wednesday through Sunday. A reservation, which is required, includes a set, fixed-price food menu consisting of a variety of finger sandwiches, savory canapés, scones and pastries. Everything on the menu is completely gluten free (and oat free). Silver Dove’s afternoon tea service starts at $48 per person.
