Best Brunches In Baltimore

One of the best things to do on the weekend is enjoy brunch. Somehow, the food always seems to taste just a little bit better. Baltimore has some excellent places to go that are sure to please any appetite.

Crepe du Jour

1609 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 542-9000
www.crepedujour.com

If you enjoy crepes, this is the brunch for you. Offerings include the crepe Baltimorean (shredded swiss cheese, tomatoes, sauteed spinach and turkey) and crepe Provencale (sauteed shrimp, garlic, sea scallops, onion, goat cheese and white wine sauce). But save room for dessert! Sweet crepes include the crepe royale (bananas, strawberries and homemade chocolate sauce).

Gertrude's

10 Art Museum Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 889-3399
www.johnshields.com

Gertrude's has been chosen as Best Brunch by Baltimore Magazine. You can enjoy dishes like eggs benedict, a smoked fish plate or crab cakes. Of course, you can also indulge in bloody marys, bellinis or mimosas. Either, way, though, bring your appetite because everything on the menu sounds fantastic.

Meli

1636 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 534-6354
www.kalismeli.com

Meli was named the Best New Restaurant by Baltimore Magazine, and looking at the brunch menu, it's not hard to see why. Brunch offerings include French toast, a smoked salmon plate, crab cakes and a variety of omelets. On the off chance you're still hungry, indulge in crème brulee or a chocolate mousse bomb.

Miss Shirley's Café

750 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5373
www.missshirleys.com

Every time a Best of Baltimore edition comes out, it's almost a given that Miss Shirley's will be on there somewhere. Food Network Magazine even gave it the Best Breakfast Dish in Maryland award for Shirley's Affair With Oscar. Everything on the menu is delicious and you can have everything from a bagel (with salmon, cream cheese, capers and more) to pumpkin cheesecake stuffed French toast.

Village Square Café

66 Village Square (In Cross Keys)
Baltimore, MD
21210
(410) 433-CAFÉ (2233)
www.villagesquarecafe.com

The Village Square Café offers many delicious items. Enjoy a stack of buttermilk pancakes or build an omelet. If you're more in the mood for lunch, you could pick the deli salad platter or a powerhouse wrap (hummus, swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, cucumbers, red onion and sprouts). You can even have pizza! You can have a margherita or pepperoni pizza or make your own from an extensive list of toppings.