Best Brunch Restaurants in Edgewater
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
M henry
High-volume brunch plates with thoughtful, globally inspired twists and a dog-friendly patio.
Notable Picks
#1
M henry
8.6
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.
8.2
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.
8.2
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
7.8
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.
7.7
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.