Houston’s Hottest New Brunches, April 2025

Where to experience a James Beard Award finalist’s new brunch creations, fried chicken funnel cakes, top-notch breakfast tacos and sandwiches, and the best of Houston brunch

Dining and day drinking during brunch is practically a national pastime, and in Houston, where new restaurant openings are abundant, there is consistently a fresh crop of places to consider when the weekend arrives. The list of casual Montrose cafes, ritzy see-and-be-seen hotspots in River Oaks, restaurants illustrating the beauty of Mexican cooking, and various establishments announcing their newly launched brunch menus makes it an especially exciting time to enjoy brunch in Houston.

While trusted destinations like Brennan’s of Houston and Brasserie 19 are classic choices when seeking an exciting, sometimes booze-fueled hybrid of breakfast and lunch, several restaurants are offering new and improved brunch menus worth delving into. Whether you’re an early bird looking for sustenance at the start of the weekend or a late riser nursing a previous night’s hangover, here are some of Houston’s newest brunches that are sure to satisfy.

This map has been updated to include new brunch services from the Finn, Leeland House, Melrose, MF Lobster and Seafood, and Okto.

Looking for some of the most classic brunch spots? Check out our Essentials Brunch map.