{"id":102507,"date":"2017-05-01T02:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-05-01T09:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=102507"},"modified":"2017-05-01T14:08:21","modified_gmt":"2017-05-01T21:08:21","slug":"best-cities-in-america-for-brunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/best-cities-in-america-for-brunch\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Cities in America for Brunch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Who doesn&#8217;t love brunch? The food is amazing, you get to sleep in, and the visuals are totally &#8216;gram-worthy. <\/p>\n<p>So it&#8217;s no surprise that everyone&#8217;s favorite meal has become <a href=\"https:\/\/trends.google.com\/trends\/explore?date=today%2012-m&amp;geo=US&amp;q=brunch\" target=\"_blank\">335% more popular in the U.S. only in the last year and 165,000 people search &#8220;brunch&#8221; every month<\/a> (the obsession is <em>real<\/em>, people).<\/p>\n<p>With the growing popularity of the in-between meal, it can get a little overwhelming to figure out which ones are actually worth trying. So here&#8217;s what you should order at the cities that do brunch best.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.4537037037037% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BD8lkqnHzSE\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Tupelo Honey (@tupelohoneycafe)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-04-08T16:53:11+00:00\">Apr 8, 2016 at 9:53am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Arlington, VA: <a href=\"https:\/\/tupelohoneycafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tupelo Honey&#8217;s Shoo Mercy Sweet Potato Pancakes<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWhat better place to enjoy some southern comfort than in Arlington? Eat brunch like a local at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/tupelo-honey-arlington\" target=\"_blank\">Tupelo Honey<\/a> where the Shoo Mercy Sweet Potato Pancakes have people lining up outside the door.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 49.629629629629626% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BS8-__6glvH\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The Bird (@thebirddc)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-04-16T16:26:16+00:00\">Apr 16, 2017 at 9:26am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Washington, D.C.: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebirddc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bird&#8217;s Fried Chicken Benedict<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Hill is a place to take things seriously&#8230;including brunch food. Hit up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/the-bird-washington?osq=brunch\" target=\"_blank\">The Bird<\/a> for a fun environment and order the Fried Chicken Benedict for a hearty meal that can&#8217;t be beat.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BMy-KT3hjri\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by jackswifefreda (@jackswifefreda)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-14T15:58:10+00:00\">Nov 14, 2016 at 7:58am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>New York, NY: <a href=\"http:\/\/jackswifefreda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jack&#8217;s Wife Freda&#8217;s Madame Freda<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWith all of the amazing places to eat in the Big Apple, it can be tough to seek out a top spot. Fear not, though: Yelpers say that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/jacks-wife-freda-new-york\" target=\"_blank\">Jack\u2019s Wife Freda<\/a> is where it\u2019s at. They also rave specifically about the \u201cMadame Freda\u201d, a pressed sandwich with duck prosciutto, cheddar b\u00e9chamel, gruyere, and a sunny side up egg.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 49.675925925925924% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJA8BrpjoWr\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Beehive Boston (@beehiveboston)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-12T16:03:19+00:00\">Aug 12, 2016 at 9:03am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Boston, MA: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beehiveboston.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Beehive&#8217;s Short Rib Benedict<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nKick off your New England trip with a hearty brunch at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/the-beehive-boston\" target=\"_blank\">The Beehive<\/a>. Benedict lovers will be stoked to see a Short Rib Benedict on the menu. Itching to try something ultra-local? Get a side of the clam bisque!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BMrmW6ohlfb\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Hen Quarter (@henquarter)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-11T19:15:30+00:00\">Nov 11, 2016 at 11:15am PST<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" type=\"mce-mce-no\/type\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Alexandria, VA: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.henquarter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hen Quarter&#8217;s Chicken and Biscuits<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWhere better to experience some classic southern comfort than at a place called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/hen-quarter-alexandria\" target=\"_blank\">Hen Quarter<\/a>? This sweet spot has made a name for itself with dishes like chicken and waffles and biscuits and gravy. You won\u2019t want to miss it!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BKlFwvohRrF\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Forthright (@forthrightcafe)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-09-20T13:32:26+00:00\">Sep 20, 2016 at 6:32am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Austin, TX: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forthright.cafe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Forthright&#8217;s Pork Belly Hash<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGet your fix of fresh food and major flavor at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/forthright-austin-3\" target=\"_blank\">Forthright<\/a>. We love the avocado toast and quiche, along with the Pork Belly Hash. Here\u2019s to hoping you pay a visit with friends who are willing to go family style!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BM_uGhfg-_K\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by La Fresa Francesa (@lafresafrancesa)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-19T14:47:58+00:00\">Nov 19, 2016 at 6:47am PST<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" type=\"mce-mce-mce-no\/type\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Miami, FL: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lafresafrancesa\/\" target=\"_blank\">La Fresa Francesca&#8217;s Banana French Toast<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFrench spot, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/la-fresa-francesa-hialeah?osq=La+Fresa+Francesca\" target=\"_blank\">La Fresa Francesca<\/a> is the place to go for some classic breakfast food. The fruit-based menu items, including the Banana French Toast and guava margarita, rank high on our list of things to try.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/5AlQ5onQth\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by plow (@plowsf)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-07-11T20:22:06+00:00\">Jul 11, 2015 at 1:22pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" type=\"mce-mce-no\/type\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>San Francisco, CA: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatatplow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Plow&#8217;s The Plow<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nScope the skyline of San Francisco from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/plow-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">Plow<\/a>, an epic farm-to-table brunch spot in San Francisco\u2019s Portrero Hill District. Since you\u2019ll want to sample everything, order The Plow &#8212; the signature dish has eggs, pork belly sausage or bacon, lemon ricotta pancakes, and potatoes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 41.43518518518518% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BM9kDG8gzeS\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Cafe Amelie (@cafeamelie)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-18T18:41:39+00:00\">Nov 18, 2016 at 10:41am PST<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" type=\"mce-mce-no\/type\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>New Orleans, LA: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cafeamelie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Caf\u00e9 Amelie&#8217;s Shrimp and Grits<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/caf%C3%A9-amelie-new-orleans-2\" target=\"_blank\">Caf\u00e9 Amelie<\/a> is a must if you&#8217;re in NOLA. Order the Shrimp\u00a0and Grits as it perfectly captures the essence of their local cuisine. Even better, the adorable courtyard is ideal\u00a0for a nice afternoon meal.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.33333333333333% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNnrptDhdBg\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Snaggletooth (@snaggletoothchi)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-05T03:16:11+00:00\">Dec 4, 2016 at 7:16pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Chicago, IL: <a href=\"http:\/\/snaggletoothchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Snaggletooth&#8217;s O.G. Lox<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFar beyond a typical brunch, Chicago\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/snaggletooth-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Snaggletooth<\/a> has completely mastered bagels (and their toppings). With more than six types of schmear and choices like Salmon Pastrami or the O.G. Lox, these are anything but basic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Who doesn't love brunch? 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