Brunch: it’s everyone’s best friend regardless of whether you’re sober or hungover, woke up early or slept in, dining with friends or going solo. Some brunches, though, can get exceedingly expensive, ranging from $30 to $45 per person. If you’re trying to brunch on a budget, this selection of restaurants in Orlando offer delicious breakfast food at pretty reasonable prices, sometimes even under $10 per meal. Here are 20 brunch spots in Orlando that won’t break the bank and will have you coming back for more.
@ The Diner
9938 Universal Blvd., 407-237-7687
This place has breakfast and lunch menu options seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can find some interesting creations from their four different types of cereal pancakes to stuffed French toast with filling options of Nutella, fruits and/or nuts.
Photo via At The Diner/FacebookDixie Belle’s Cafe
7125 S. Orange Ave., 407-812-7012
With a laid back atmosphere and generous portions of homestyle American eats Dixie Belle’s Cafe is the perfect place for a relaxed meal. They are most famous for their sweet potato biscuit and offer some classic Mexican dishes for those looking for something outside your usual palate.
Photo via Dixie Belles CafeThe Hammered Lamb
1235 N. Orange Ave., 407-704-3200
Brunch here is only served on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but you’ll be sure to enjoy their plates, especially “Mary’s Lil Omelette” which has slow roasted leg of lamb, bell peppers, spinach, caramelized onions and rosemary mozzarella topped with an applewood smoked bacon, apple, cucumber and mint tar tar – for only $9.
Photo via The Hammered Lamb/FacebookThe Stubborn Mule
100 S. Eola Drive, 407-730-3400
Conveniently located in downtown Orlando, the Stubborn Mule offers abundant delicious entrees under $20, including the $15 “Who Woke Up First” plate with funnel cake fried chicken, swiss cheese, maple pepper bacon and an over medium egg served between two crispy cinnamon-sugar dusted cronies drizzled with bourbon maple syrup. Brunch here is Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Photo via The Stubborn Mule/FacebookSwine and Sons
669 N. Orange Ave, Winter Park, 407-636-7601
Practically everything offered here is made from scratch, and what little isn’t is locally sourced to give you the most natural and least processed final product. They serve breakfast items all day, but the weekend has a special menu with more items. For just $9, you can try their chilaquiles, with tomatillo-braised corn tortillas, pulled pork, queso blanco, fried egg, pickled red onion and cilantro.
Photo via Swine & Sons/FacebookBriarpatch Restaurant
252 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-8651
Enjoy brunch with a view at the outdoor patio of Briarpatch Restaurant that overlooks Central Park. They make it their mission to showcase seasonal Florida flavors swapping out items intermittently to keep things fresh.
Photo via The Briarpatch Restaurant/FacebookThe Osprey Tavern
4899 New Broad St., 407-960-7700
The Osprey Tavern only offers brunch on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. During this limited window you can try scrumptious pastries like scones, cakes and macarons or one of their many main plates, like the $15 chicken confit dutch baby.
Photo via The Osprey Tavern/FacebookWhite Wolf Cafe & Bar
1829 N. Orange Ave., 407-895-9911
This quirky cafe has been serving patrons since 1991.
Photo via White Wolf Cafe and Bar/FacebookLinda’s Winter Park Diner
1700 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-644-2343
Linda’s Winter Park Diner mimics your classic American diner with fantastic service second only to their food, catering their hours to early birds up by 5:30 a.m.
Photo via Winter Park Diner/Facebook903 Mills Market
903 S. Mills Ave., 407-898-4392
Reasonable prices and large portions, this brunch spot is for the early risers as they stop selling breakfast items at 11:30 a.m., except for Sundays when they stop at 4 p.m. True to their name, not just because they’re located at 903 S Mills, but also because they close as 9:03 p.m. every night.
Photo via Will Y./YelpMaxine’s on Shine
337 North Shine Ave., 407-674-6841
This cheeky brunch spot doesn’t just come with great food, but also with great live entertainment. Musicians and live acts perform regularly setting a nice ambiance to the beautiful patio.
Photo via Maxin’s on Shine/FacebookSe7en Bites
617 Primrose Drive, 407-203-0727
Se7en Bites serves nostalgic Southern comfort foods, with a modern twist. They have breakfast and lunch all day, each day (they’re closed on Mondays), but add special brunch items Saturdays and Sundays like Elvis bread pudding, bacon cornbread waffles and huevos rancheros. All items are scratch-made daily with seasonal additions to keep the menu interesting.
Photo via Se7enbites/FacebookFirst Watch
Known most famously for their massive pancakes, First Watch also has a wide variety of options so you can be sure something will entice you. Aside from your traditional breakfast, they also offer healthy options, power bowls, sandwiches and they make their juices daily to ensure freshness in every sip. They have multiple locations around Orlando, meaning one should always be close by.
Photo via First Watch/FacebookOmelet Bar
12250 Strategy Blvd., 407-704-1597
Brunch with a kick as this place serves alcohol starting from the early morning hours and Mondays and Wednesdays are BOGO mimosas and bellinis. Omelet bar has an upscale vibe, but doesn’t break the bank with their large menu options.
Photo via Omelet Bar/FacebookThe Porch
643 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park, 407-571-9101
The Porch offers great drink specials every day and has a special brunch menu for the weekend. Try “The Big Daddy”, a giant freshly baked croissant stuffed with bacon, turkey sausage, fried egg, cheddar cheese, arugula, tomato, red onion and Cholula aioli.
Photo via The Porch/FacebookKeke’s Breakfast Cafe
Have all your breakfast favorites in this traditional diner setting. With classic eggs, pancakes and waffles cooked in a home-style way, Keke’s Breakfast Cafe gives you quality food in a comfortable atmosphere.
Photo via Keke’s Breakfast Cafe/FacebookLa Boucherie
7625 Turkey Lake Road, 407-930-1708
If you’re looking for something a little more upscale for your brunch venue then La Boucherie is the place to go. With all meals under $15 you don’t have to shell out a lot of cash to get higher end decor and service.
Photo via La Boucherie USA/FacebookYard House
8367 International Drive, 407-351-8220
Yard House just recently implemented weekend brunch and they’ve hit the ground running with bottomless drinks and 12 diverse and delicious entrees.
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