Need a little boost to kick you into gear for the start of the work week? Spend your Sunday at a leisurely brunch, sipping a champagne cocktail and devouring some sort of egg dish. You know it's your favorite part of the week, and here are 13 places to do it.
Bistro 7
Bistro 7 offers several vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options on their brunch menu. There are arugula salads, kale pizzas, a stack of black and white artisan pancakes, challah french toast filled with organic berry sweet cream cheese and more. For the more carniverous eaters, no worries. There are meaty options such as the french burger with a fried egg and gruyere, a steak and cheese omelet with truffle fries and a classic bacon or sausage or ham, egg and cheese.
991 Danbury Road, Wilton; (203) 587-1288
Black Duck
The Sunday brunch menu at the Black Duck features a slew of egg dishes, as well as sweeter options like french toast and flapjacks. Also on the menu is the Sunday Surprise, which is a surprise dish chosen by the chef.
605 Riverside Avenue, Westport; (203) 227-7978
Mario's Place
Mario's Place features a Sunday 'Italian Brunch' with bottomless Bloody Mary's and Mimosa's. Some of the menu items include Italian 'French' Toast, omelette's with prosciutto and steak and eggs.
36 Railroad Place, Westport; (203) 226-0308
Post 154
Post 154 brunch menu is split into three sections: For the Table, Soup & Salad, and Entrees. The 'For the Table' section features splittable options such as chorizo and manchego cheese tater tots, duck confit chile con queso, and tiny cinnamon buns with liquid cream cheese. There are two salads as well as a soup of the day in the Soup & Salad section, and the entrees feature a variety of brunch specialties like Mexican cinnamon french toast, a grilled shrimp omelet, and pan fried short rib benedicts.
154 Post Road East, Westport; (203) 454-0154
Red Barn Restaurant
The Red Barn offers brunch on both Saturday and Sunday in different capacities as the Saturday menu is á la carte, while the Sunday brunch features a buffet with a complimentary cocktail and unlimited champagne. On the Saturday menu one can find brunch staples such as eggs benedict or an omelet, as well as lighter meals like salads and fish dishes. The Sunday buffet has a large variety of sweet and and savory brunch dishes, and also features a carving station wit roast beef, leg of lab, baked Virginia ham, roast turkey and roast pork loin.
292 Wilton Road, Westport; (203) 222-9549
Rizutto's
Along with the classic brunch dishes like crepes, french toast and egg dishes, Rizzuto's also has a wide variety of cocktails, sparkling drinks and three different varieities of Bloody Mary's.
520 Riverside Avenue, Westport; (203) 221-1002
Saugatuck Craft Butchery
Brunch is served all day on the weekends at Saugatuck Craft Butchery, and items on the menu range anywhere from chicken and waffles to a 'morning after' soup with chicken, cilantro, a sunny egg, sour cream and crispy tortilla.
580 Riverside Avenue, Westport; (203) 226-6328
Schoolhouse at Cannondale
Sunday brunch at the Schoolhouse at Cannondale features menu items such as French toasted brioche with blackberries and maple syrup, fresh fish dishes like bronzini or arctic char, a rich quiche with a variety of fillings, and the Schoolhouse ground burger with black pepper-truffle mayo, served with fries and a salad.
34 Cannon Road, Wilton; (203) 834-9816
Spotted Horse
The Spotted Horse takes brunch to a new level with their creative and decadent menu items. There is a lobster grilled cheese with melted brie and cheddar, apple pie french toast with cinnamon apples and caramel, and a 'Tri-Berry Tipsy Waffle' with Luxardo Triple Sec marinated fruit, just to name a few.
26 Church Lane, Westport; (203) 557-9393
Tavern on Main
Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday at Tavern on Main, and provides both light and hearty dishes. On the lighter side, there is a Greek yogurt parfait with seasonal berries and granola or oysters on the half shell. For those who plan on bringing a bigger appetite, there is a petite filet mignon and scrambled eggs served with toast and home fries that will more than likely send you home good and stuffed.
150 Main Street, Westport; (203) 221-7222
Terrain
There are options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike at Terrain, as the menu is widely varied to satisfy any palate or diet. For those who are looking for meatless options, there is a grilled portabella sandwich with roasted red pepper as well as a carrot dish that highlights the preparation of the carrot in five ways. Heavier meals consist of a breakfast board with maple sausage, applewood smoked bacon, beef short rib, sunny side eggs, potato hash, toast and salad, as well as a variety of sandwiches and other sweet and savory dishes.
561 Post Road East, Westport; (203) 226-2742
Tierra
Enjoy a Mexican brunch at Tierra with specialties such as tuna ceviche, a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs and chorizo, carnitas taco, eggs benedict with a chipotle hollondaise and more. Plus, you can't forget the chips and guacamole to start.
90 Post Road East, Westport; (203) 557-4850
Via Sforza Trattoria
Via Sforza features a buffet for their Sunday brunch, which has everything from Italian classics like Risotto and Steak Pizzaiola to brunch regulars waffles and scrambled eggs.
243 Post Road West, Westport; (203) 454-4444