Our top picks for Sunday breakfast and brunch restaurants are sought after by diners of all budgets looking to celebrate a special family occasion, a holiday celebration, or for a day trip, weekend getaway and vacation.
For diners with preferences based on cost, amenities, and formality, we have categorized the restaurants into two categories; casual (less expensive) and fine dining (more expensive).
From the quality of the food to the atmosphere, service, and value for money, these establishments excel in providing a memorable dining experience.
Amy's Omelette House
Long Branch, NJ
Open seven days/week, they feature a menu of namesake omelettes with more than 200 varieties. Also serves 30 different sweet blends of pancakes and French toast. Different styles of eggs Benedict, breakfast sandwiches, and much more.
The Buttered Biscuit
Bradley Beach, NJ
A Jersey Shore favorite, popular with diners who enjoy creative, healthy breakfasts/lunches made with fresh, non-greasy ingredients.
The interior is attractive and comfortable with the service being friendly and attentive.
Cardinal Provisions
Asbury Park, NJ
An Asbury Park hidden Gem.
Serves a healthy, well-executed, artfully presented breakfast/lunch menu in a funky retro brick-walled setting.
Chat & Nibble
Asbury Park, NJ
This small, quiet cafe is open seven days/ week for breakfast & Brunch, serving a menu of
traditional American dishes, creatively prepared.
Le Peep
Edison, NJ
Le Peep is a national chain restaurant that breaks away from the mold of the the other national pancakes houses with an innovative menu and mostly fresh (non-canned) ingredients, and a cozy atmosphere in-line with the non cutter approach to meals.
Local Urban Kitchen
Point Pleasant, NJ
Popular with diners who enjoy well prepared organic food with vegan and meat options in a funky ambiance.
Maeberrie Market
Avon By The Sea, NJ
They serve a limited option, well-executed, seasonally changing menu.
There are two parts to the restaurant, a smaller shop/boutique/coffee/pastry area and the main dining room. The decor/ambiance is tastefully done-up. Simplistic and attractive, with a quaint, charming, intimate space.
Market Roost Restaurant & Bakery
Flemington, NJ
The Market Roost is a Flemington landmark. They serve gourmet quality Breakfast, Brunches & Lunches in an extremely friendly atmosphere. They are widely known their outstanding Weekend brunches, especially the specials of the day. All bakery and pastry items are made from scratch using high quality ingredients.
Meemom's
Wall, Middletown, and Brick, NJ
Open seven days/week for breakfast, they serve over 20 delicious preparations of the classic breakfast dish. From the ultra savory to fun and fruity, their French Toast is always tres magnifique.
Over Easy Kitchen
Holmdel, Fair Haven, Marlboro, NJ
There breakfast/brunch dishes are a fusion of seasonal ingredients from local farms. They serve menu of both classic breakfast items and creative, trendy items.
The Skillet
Freehold, NJ
The Skillet is an upscale-casual breakfast & brunch restaurant, serving an eclectic menu of creatively prepared, healthy, sustainable & organic food, tucked away in the rear of the Mounts Corner shopping center.
The Starving Artist at Day's
Ocean Grove, NJ
located in the historic (circa 1876) Day's building, is a casual, off-beat, place to go for an excellent breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Don't be mislead by the name " Starving Artist" thinking it is a hipster eatery, especially being located next to Asbury Park. This restaurant popular with adult of all ages, especially during the warmer months. when eating out on the outdoor covered porch!
One of the best breakfast/Lunch restaurants in the Asbury Park/Ocean Grove area, and the best in Ocean Grove.
Turning Point
5 Central NJ locations (Brick, Holmdel, Little Silver, Long Branch, Manalapan)
Serves up creative food with fresh ingredients'. The ambiance is fresh and upscale with decor done up in a light airy, bright look.
Amelia's By The Sea
Spring Lake, NJ
Located in the Grand Victorian Hotel across from the ocean, Amelia's is a fine dining restaurant serving a creative contemporary Italian menu with a focus on seafood, and scenic ocean beach front views. They are open for lunch Tuesday through Sunday with a special Brunch menu on Sundays and Easter & Mother's Day.
Avenue
Long Branch, NJ
Located on the beach in Pier Village, it's popular with diners who enjoy good food with upscale, energetic, trendy ambiance in a Jersey shore beach front setting.
They serve an excellent brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm
The Frog and The Peach
New Brunswick, NJ
This top New Brunswick restaurant serves an excellent seasonal Sunday brunch in the heated garden room.
The Molly Pitcher Inn
Red Bank, NJ
An historic landmark hotel, features "Old World" style dining and ambiance. Serves an exceptional Sunday brunch overlooking the Navesink River.
Rat's
Hamilton, NJ
Located on the Grounds for Sculpture Park, Rat's Restaurant is one of the top romantic restaurants in Central New Jersey. If you are looking for that special place where decor is sought after and you want to impress.... this is it. An ideal place for celebrating special occasions, a romantic dining experience, or for a family Sunday brunch, especially on Easter Sunday and Mother's Day.
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