By all accounts, James Beard Finalist Steven Brown’s first foray into restaurant ownership started the “good food is for everyone” revolution we now see in bistros across the city, with a top notch menu and above-and-beyond service usually reserved for the white table cloth spots, but at accessible prices. The long lines may have died down a bit now that Brown also serves French food with same exquisite attention to detail at St. Genevieve, but a brunch at Tilia is still as perfect as ever.

The Kenwood actually serves its decadent brunch menu every day (except Monday, when they close to make more bacon, according to their website) and this tartan clad eatery by Lake of the Isles earned a spot on the list thanks to unforgettable dishes like huevos rancheros with braised pork a fried egg and kicky harissa, or the gorge-worthy Kenwood burger with pork belly, melty gruyere and, of course, a fried egg.

Everything Chef Jim Christiansen touches is glorious, and his brunch menu is no different. From ethereal eggs Benedict with Red Table mortadella to decadence house made pastries, dishes are simple and perfectly executed using local, hyper seasonal ingredients. The bar program is superb.

You might not think of music as the antidote for a raging headache, but Icehouse’s cool interior is soothingly dark, the live music always at perfect volume, and the staff will whisper if you ask them nicely. Maybe not the last part, but all will be well once those tender chorizo empanadas are on the table and the infamous Bloody Homer and its mini donut crown is within reach.

In 2015, Food and Wine Magazine showcased Hola Arepa’s tostada chilaquiles on their cover, and the world discovered what we already knew: the sunny spot in Minneapolis offers one of the best brunches around. From fried chicken on a sweet corn pancake to a long list of those fluffy, tender arepas filled with all sorts of good stuff, the menu is just plain delightful, made even more so with the addition of a killer cocktail list. Don’t leave without trying the mini churro with chocolate coffee sauce.

Two words: crepe cake. Actually, two more: Diane Yang. The pastry chef’s creations are the single best way to start a Sunday, from delicate pistachio croissants to muffins so moist they make you a bit weepy, Yang and her pastry team’s work is magic. The elegant, comfortable room is made for lingering, with streams of sunlight pouring through the skylights and the cheerful hum of activity coming from the open kitchen.

This award winning restaurant has been around for over three decades, and for good reason. The classic menu is well executed by Chef/Owner John Schiltz, who started out as a dishwasher at the restaurant. The Sunday brunch buffet includes all-you-can-drink champagne and caramel rolls at the table. Save room for the seemingly endless dessert table.