Best Brunch Spots in Syracuse

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POV: It's a Sunday morning and you just rolled out of bed after a busy Saturday. Sounds like this calls for a laid-back brunch outing with friends, family, or even just by yourself! We've picked out several of the Salt City's best brunch spots to inspire your next outing. Take the kids out for some pancakes and order a couple of mimosas, Sunday brunch is about to get crazy. Here's our favorite spots across the 315:

In & Near Downtown Syracuse:

Oh My Darling

If you're in the mood for some good old fashioned southern cookin', you're in the right spot. Oh, My Darling features a comfort food brunch menu that's to die for.

Menu Highlights: Butter Milk Biscuits & Jam, Avocado Toast, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Banana Bread French Toast

Morning Mixers: Aperol Spritz, Alive and Kickin’ (cold brew coffee & vodka cocktail), Hop Mimosa Cider

Rise N Shine Diner

If you believe that your phone should eat first, this photogenic food spot is for sure one to check out. You've never seen brunch quite like this.

Menu Highlights: The Pancake Flight, Big Mama Stackers French Toast

Morning Mixers: Boozy Milkshakes (try out the Reese's Peanut Butter or Bday Cake), Shareable Mimosa for 4, Spiked Coffee Flight.

Original Grain

We know you can't have pancakes every Sunday, so luckily, OG provides some healthier options for brunch goers!

Menu Highlights: Best Coast Toast, Purple Swag Smoothie Bowl, Salmon Poke Bowl

Morning Mixers: Plenty of tea, coffee, and smoothies!

Outside of Syracuse:

Daily Diner

Tucked away in Manlius, NY the Daily Diner is a cozy American diner serving up big portions of your favorite breakfasts and lunches. Make sure to bring your sweet tooth because their creative takes on pancakes, French toasts, and milkshakes will impress you. This shop is the perfect place for the whole family to find something they all love.

Menu Highlights: The breakfast Poutine, Original Eggs Benny, and the Milkshake of the month

Morning Mixers: The Resting Spritz Face, Lady Marmalade, & the Queen Bee

The Krebs

This historic, upscale restaurant is located in the beautiful village of Skaneateles. Old school fine dining remains but their evolving menu adds excitement.

Menu Highlights: Langoustine & Grits, Smoked Salmon Crepe, Krebs Brunch Burger, Banana Foster French Toast, Chicken & Waffles

Morning Mixers: Mimosas & Bloody's

Heritage Hill

Enjoy scenic views, boozy cocktails, and hearty plates at Heritage Hill. Their weekend brunch can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors (weather permitting). Bring the kids' sleds in the wintertime or sit, sip and savor the sunsets in the summertime.

Menu Highlights: Chicken & Waffles, French Toast Casserole

Morning Mixers: Beer-Mosa, Roasty & Toasty

Mirbeau Inn & Spa

Enjoy Sunday brunch surrounded by the Monet-inspired French chateau atmosphere of Mirbeau Inn & Spa. Their menu is made up of classic brunch favorites with a French fusion twist.

Menu Highlights: Eggs Mirbeau, Galette Breton, French Toast, Steak Frites

Morning Mixers: Mimosa

Dave's Diner

With locations in Manlius and Cazenovia, Dave's Diner has a great family environment, and delicious diner-style food for all! Dave's is open every day of the week, making brunch an everyday activity.

Menu Highlights: Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Eggs Benedict. BBQ Chicken Breast Platter

Morning Mixers: No booze here, but plenty of coffee and other soft beverages!

Nestico's Too

This brunch spot has everyone talking, and it's no secret why! Located in Camillus, this is another family friendly diner-style spot that has so many dishes to choose from.

Menu Highlights: Steak & Eggs, Haile's French Toast, Cali-Bennie, Oreo Pancakes, Cinnamon Roll Waffles

Morning Mixers: Coffee and other soft beverages