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Best Brunch Restaurants in Edgewater

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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High-volume brunch plates with thoughtful, globally inspired twists and a dog-friendly patio.

Notable Picks

8.6
$$ Edgewater Breakfast & Brunch, Breakfast
A brunch-and-lunch anchor that delivers globally-leaning New American plates with high-volume rhythm and reliable execution. The menu rewards decisive ordering—one signature sweet, one savory—so your table stays tight and the patio energy stays relaxed for dogs and humans alike.
Must-Try Dishes: Fannie's Killer Fried Egg Sandwich, Lemon raspberry brioche French toast, Seasonal quiche slice
What Makes it Special: High-volume brunch plates with thoughtful, globally inspired twists and a dog-friendly patio.
$$$$ Edgewater American
A lakefront-adjacent cafe that works best as a linger-and-brunch destination, especially when you lean into their richer, seafood-leaning plates. Treat it like a “one signature benedict + one shareable starter” meal so the table gets both comfort and a little show.
Must-Try Dishes: Lobster Benedict, Calamari, Bloody Mary
What Makes it Special: A brunch-forward cafe that feels like a lake-day meal.
$$ Edgewater Bagels
A compact Edgewater café from Co-op Sauce and Crumb Bread where bagels get treated like a canvas—bold spreads, rotating builds, and a lox option that leans savory and layered. Come hungry but focused: one bagel sandwich plus a sauce sample is the sweet spot before the menu tempts you into over-ordering.
Must-Try Dishes: Bagel Du Jour, The Lox (bagel), Bagel with garlic chilli crisp spread
What Makes it Special: Bagel sandwiches built around creative spreads and rotating, chef-y fillings.

Worthy Picks

$$ Edgewater Bagels
A Venezuelan-owned bagel-and-coffee stop focused on straightforward, freshly made breakfast builds rather than a sprawling menu. The best orders are the warm, savory classics—egg-and-cheese or bacon-egg-and-cheese—plus a cream cheese flavor that fits your mood.
Must-Try Dishes: Bacon, Egg & Cheese bagel, Smoked Salmon & Sundried bagel, Cream cheese bagel (green onion)
What Makes it Special: Fresh bagel sandwiches anchored by Venezuelan ownership and a tight, breakfast-first focus.
Edgewater Cafes, Breakfast
A Bryn Mawr breakfast-and-lunch cafe with Latin-leaning comfort plates and a menu built for hearty one-plate meals. Go for the chilaquiles or burrito, and keep the rest simple so the kitchen’s main dishes stay the focus.
Must-Try Dishes: Chilaquiles verdes, Breakfast burrito, Deep-fried quesadillas
What Makes it Special: Latin-influenced breakfast plates that eat like a full meal.