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Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2021. We updated it in 2024.

ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ is home to lots of brunch spots. So many that we ventured over to the wonderful people of and asked our followers what restaurants are their go-tos.

Here's to cinnamon roll pancakes, baked eggs and mimosas! 🥂

5 Points Market & Restaurant

Recommended by: Chris,

Chris' favorite dish: The huevos rancheros.

Many years ago, our former food writer Andi Berlin raved about the breakfast salad ²¹³ÙÌý... and their huevos rancheros... and the smoked salmon benedict. 

Baja Cafe

Recommended by: Cindy Pastorius,

Cindy's favorite dish: "My favorite thing at Baja Cafe depends on my mood," she says. But if she wants something sweet, her go-to is the snickerdoodle pancake. As for savory, her favorite is the corned beef and eggs (she loves the restaurant's gouda sauce). 

When we asked our Instagram followers what their favorite brunch spot is, was the most common answer. Other menu recommendations included the huevos rancheros, the short rib tots, the Wyatt Earp benedict, the Road Runner benedict, and the liege waffle (and yes, the snickerdoodle pancake came up more than once).

Barista del Barrio

Recommended by: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Localista,

ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Localista's favorite dish: Chorizo burrito with potatoes, beans, cheese, sour cream and green chile, paired with an iced horchesso with CBD shots.

It's not uncommon to find a line of hungry (and thirsty) diners standing outside , which was founded in 2017 initially as a small coffee cart. Recommendations from other readers included the bacon burrito, the machaca burrito — and a cold brew with lechera is 10/10, according to .

Bisbee Breakfast Club

Recommended by: Regan Hamm,

Regan's favorite dish: The chorizo rancheros, which come with corn tortillas, refried beans, scrambled eggs and chorizo, plus veggies and cheese.

started in Bisbee in 2005 and now has several locations in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. Also recommended by a reader: the biscuits and gravy.

Blue Willow

Recommended by: Jennie Bass,

Jennie's favorite dish: The Blue Willow Breakfast Special and the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mimosa. She says, "That prickly pear syrup is 🔥🔥"

has been a staple in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ for decades, opening in 1978 by Janet Seidler who also added a gift shop. The gift shop still exists today, selling lots of quirky and fun gifts — some ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥-related — at the front of the restaurant. Readers also recommended the cinnamon roll pancake, the fried egg and bacon jam sandwich, and the Sonoran Carnitas Benedict.

Bread and Butter Cafe

Recommended by: Hola Focaccia,

Holy Focaccia's favorite dish: Green chile and cheese omelette with an English muffin.

Pro tip: keep an eye out on Bread and Butter's to hear about specials and new menu items.

Buendia

Recommended by: Venisa Garcia-Worley, 

Venisa's favorite dish: The chilaquiles.

is relatively newer to the brunch scene, but it very quickly became the spot where our former food writer Ellice Lueders found her favorite tamale in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. (It's stuffed inside a poblano pepper.)

Cafe a la C'Art

Recommended by: Kelly Deininger,

Kelly's favorite dish: Portobello omelette with an iced coffee. "They also have yummy items in their pastry case to drink with your morning tea or coffee," she says, also noting her love for the restaurant's patio.

is tucked inside the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Museum of Art courtyard, with a lush garden patio. There's a full pastry case, plus a full menu for breakfast and lunch.

Cappy's Breakfast Cafe 

Recommended by: Victoria Rose Whiteside,

Victoria's favorite dish: Chorizo with beans, salsa and tortillas.

 serves up breakfast and lunch seven days a week. The menu has all the classic breakfast favorites, from chicken fried steak to French toast to breakfast burritos.

Cup Cafe

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Recommended by: Betsy Labiner,

Betsy's favorite dish: Cast iron baked eggs, which includes two poached eggs, ham, leeks and cheese. "I like to put in the potatoes that come as a side and mix it all up," Betsy says. She also loves the Mocha Azteca — milk, espresso, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne and vanilla syrup.

is located in the historic Hotel Congress, which also serves dinner. Hotel Congress was built in 1919 and Cup Cafe opened in 1990. A reader also praised the scrambled tofu at the Cup, in addition to other vegan-friendly items.

Flora's Market Run

Recommended by: Tiff,

Tiff's favorite dish: Breakfast pizza, lemon ricotta pancakes and avocado toast.

is from the breakfast masterminds behind Prep & Pastry, so its recommendation comes as no surprise.

Frida's Cafe

Recommended by: Caroline,

Caroline's favorite dish: "All of the egg dishes are delicious and I love the fresh squeezed juice!"

quietly opened in 2022 near ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Medical Center, offering a menu of breakfast and lunch favorites.

Ghini's French Caffe

Recommended by: Phyllis Zapor,

Favorite dish: Strawberry crepes, mimosas and Ghini's signature dish: Eggs Provencal.

Coralie Satta, who started helping her mom and grandma in the kitchen at the age of 2, opened in 1992. A reader also recommended the Croque Madame — and the French onion soup was recommended twice.

Goodness Fresh Food & Juice

Recommended by: Nick Costello,

Nick's favorite dish: The Morning Bowl, which comes with quinoa, kale, peppers, mushrooms, turkey, sausage, eggs and chipotle aioli, which Nick says  "can't be beat!"

serves a menu of breakfast favorites, açaí bowls, vegan burgers, sandwiches and salads. There's also a selection of juice cleanses. One reader also recommended the Azteca steak bowl, which she said is also tasty with tofu!

Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro

Recommended by: Trose,

has a whole menu of gluten-free goodies ... and breakfast served ALL DAY. Find pancakes, biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak and more.

The Hungry Fox

Recommended by: Ally Love,

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Ally's favorite dish: Chicken fried steak with eggs, but "everything there is delicious!"

The Hungry Fox has been around for nearly six decades, serving a menu of jumbo cinnamon rolls and specialty omelettes.

Le Buzz Caffe

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Recommended by: Kelly L.,

Kelly's favorite dish: The espresso drink specials, pastries and the Tuna Nicoise. "The pancakes are great too!" she says. "Simple but delicious."

's east-side location is a common stop for bicyclists and hikers, and the eatery most recently opened a second location closer to midtown. 

Locale Neighborhood Italian

Recommended by: Luna Scrubs,

Luna Scrubs' favorite dish: The salmon toast!

is most known for its menu of Italian favorites, best enjoyed on the expansive patio on a spring day. 

The Monica

Recommended by: Fernando Rodriguez,

made its debut in downtown ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in 2022, from the family behind the El Charro dynasty. There are menus for both plated and takeout items. The breakfast menus include bowls, toasts, huevos rancheros, a tamal plate and more.

Monterey Court Cafe

Recommended by: Jonathan Frahm,

Jonathan's favorite dish: "Their brunch quesadilla is the star of the show!" But other favorites include the chicken apricot wrap, breakfast burritos, pancakes, potato wedges and their lattes and espressos.

has a long history in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, first opening in 1938 as a motor court and then repurposed into a restaurant and music venue in 2011. It's common to find live music here!

Nook

Recommended by: Chris Durante,

Chris' favorite dish: Eggs benedict with a cinnamon roll griddlecake.

started in 2015 and is owned by Nikki and Matt Thompson and Todd and Mary Anderson. Nook's website says: "It has always been their dream to open a restaurant that could capture their personality and share it with the community, and that's exactly what they did." Also recommended by a reader: the Shakshuka Benedict.

Oink Cafe

With a name like , it probably comes as no shock that one of the most popular recommendations is the bacon flight. They offer eight different kinds! Our Instagram follower loves the French toast, bacon flight and the bloody Marys.

Prep & Pastry

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Recommended by: Selina Barajas of Mi Reina Mobile Boutique,

Selina's favorite dish: The oven roasted sweet potato hash. 

has long been a big player in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s brunch game. Readers also recommended the smoked salmon hash and the Monte Cristo.

Ren Coffeehouse

Recommended by: Tiff, 

Tiff's favorite dish: Either the pear and fig bagel or the breakfast bagel.

, in St. Philip's Plaza, also has tasty pastries.

Seis Kitchen

Recommended by: Megan Marshall,

Megan's favorite dish: Breakfast burritos. (They have eight different kinds!)

Seis Kitchen is a ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ favorite, and the lunchtime line outside the Mercado San Agustin location is proof of it. But Seis also serves breakfast, including burritos and breakfast tacos!

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

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Recommended by: Karime Torres,

Karime's favorite dish: The green chile benedict.

is actually a chain, but we received too many recommendations to not include it on this list. The eatery was welcomed by ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans with open arms when it arrived in 2020. Other menu recs we received: the gluten-free French toast and the Bella Bella Benny (a benedict with prosciutto, Italian cheese and balsamic glaze).

Teaspoon

Recommended by: Ariel Christine,

Ariel's favorite dish: The Herb French toast (eggs, rosemary, cilantro, scallions, parsley, parmesan, gravy, mixed greens and sourdough) and a caramel latte — with a Dutch Baby pancake to share.

 was recommended highly — and frequently — by our Instagram followers. One reader recommended the challah vanilla bean French toast, and another recommended the breakfast pizza. (They have fun bubble waffles, too!)

Tohono Chul's Garden Bistro

While not recommended by an Instagram follower necessarily, this spot is one of former food writer Ellice Lueders' favorite brunch spots. She says: "I don't know what I love more, the bistro's setting in a verdant botanical garden or their prickly pear margaritas."

Tooley's Cafe

Recommended by: Venisa Garcia-Worley,

Venisa's favorite dish: Huevos divorciados, which includes two eggs over crisp corn tortillas, black beans, salsa roja and salsa verde.

After a six-year closure, made its return in 2022, bringing back its turkey tacos and plate-sized cookies.

Tumerico

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Recommended by: Beary Boxes,

Beary Boxes' favorite dish: Tumerico's menu changes daily, but both tostadas and tamales have been on the top of the list.

There's a reason chef and owner Wendy Garcia was recently named a semifinalist for a James Beard Award. (We also received recommendations for Tumerico's sister restaurant .)

Urban Fresh

Recommended by: Hannah Hernandez,

Hannah's favorite dish: The daily specials and the breakfast burrito that comes with soy chorizo, potatoes, green chile sauce, black beans and veggies.

Open since 2015, serves plant-based foods ranging from smoothies and salads to sandwiches and wraps.

Village Bakehouse

Recommended by: Lisa-Marie of The Basket Boutique, 

Lisa-Marie's favorite dish: The stuffed French toast, which comes stuffed with raspberries and cream cheese or cinnamon apples.

 is most known for its baked goods — pastries, pies and wedding cakes, for example. But there's also a full breakfast and lunch menu.

Viv's Cafe

Recommended by: Sarah M Haywood,

Sarah's favorite dish: Pancakes! "I'm something of a fiend of them, and they make just good classic pancakes."

has a giant breakfast menu with a long list of omelettes, sandwiches, burgers and other brunch favorites.