17 Best Breakfast and Brunch Spots in San Antonio

Welcome to our complete guide to the best breakfast and brunch spots in San Antonio. This guide is a diverse, well-loved collection of restaurants that every foodie who finds themselves in San Antonio needs to try. From French toast to chilaquiles to buttermilk pancakes, our guide features something for every breakfast and brunch lover.

Restaurants for our guide to the best breakfast and brunch in San Antonio were chosen based on two criteria. 1. Amazing, standout food. While we realize there are plenty of good breakfast and brunch options in San Antonio, this guide is comprised of only the very best. 2. We only selected breakfast and brunch restaurants open at least twice a week. Sunday-only brunch can be fun, but we only selected restaurants that offer a breakfast/brunch menu at least twice a week.

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17. Barbaro

One of San Antonio’s best places to get pizza also happens to have an awesome weekend brunch menu that of course includes a brunch pizza. Small and iconic, known for pizza by the slice and happy hour, Barbaro doesn’t stop there. The small but punchy brunch menu includes a fun hashbrown pizza, fried chicken and sweet zeppole, and a rich focaccia-based benedict. Ordering multiple items is highly encouraged.

16. NOLA Brunch & Beignets

NOLA Brunch and Beignets delivers exactly what’s in its name. The bananas foster buttermilk pancakes have just the right amount of sweetness, which means you can still enjoy an order of beignets for dessert. Or order the chicken wings with beignets to get the best of both worlds. The beignets come in a few different varieties—classic powdered sugar, lemon curd, or seasonal favorites like pumpkin spice and orange cheesecake. Despite being open for brunch 6 days a week, you’ll likely find a crowd, so be prepared to wait a bit during peak times.

15. Guenther House

If you’re ever touring San Antonio’s Southtown, the Guenther House is a must-stop for great breakfast and fun SA history. Home to the iconic Pioneer Flour Mill, The Guenther House offers a wide selection of their famous house-milled and made waffles, pancakes, and biscuits for all-day breakfast on their patio or in the basement of the historic home.

The strawberry sweet cream waffles are the star of the show here, but we also love to pair the waffle with fried chicken for a more savory midday meal. Honorable mention goes to the biscuits and gravy—hearty, flavorful, and so comforting. The restaurant still includes the original kitchen, tea room, dining room, and outdoor green spaces of the Guenther House that flank a quiet section of the famous Riverwalk.

14. Pharm Table

Pharm Table continues to offer the best plant-based breakfast options in the city. Their patio is beautiful and relaxing, offering a respite of calm in Southtown. Their weekend brunch includes gluten-free pancakes, too many pickled things to count, and the best veggie farm-to-table tacos. The huevos con mole, which is best heaped into corn tortillas, strikes the perfect balance with creaminess from the beans, eggs, and avocados and sharpness from pickled onions and verde sauce. A meal at Pharm Table is pure San Antonian brunch bliss.

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13. Crepeccino Café & Crêperie

If you find yourself by the med center, be sure to go hungry and stop at Crepeccino on the way home. With a bright interior and surprising patio, Crepeccino is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of that area of town. Their lineup of crafted sweet and savory crepes screams quality over quantity. The sweet turkey crepe includes brie, apples, honey, and raspberry sauce and will knock out any craving. The ricotta strawberry crepe is creamy, not too sweet, and oh so decadent. Coming with more of an appetite? The waffle and omelet selection at Crepeccino is equally amazing. And the croffles are a perfectly buttery and crispy on-the-go option if you’re short on time. 

12. Magnolia Pancake Haus

Magnolia Pancake Haus is known by many to serve the best breakfast and brunch in San Antonio. They make delicious sweet breakfast items including pancakes, french toast, and waffles, and have also mastered the art of smoking and curing their own meat. For something a bit sweet and savory, the Calico Hash is one of our favorites. It features smoked pulled pork and a sweet potato hash topped with eggs and served with a side of pancakes. All the classics here are worth a try as well, especially the Denver frittata and Southern Bennie.

11. BOSS Bagel

BOSS (Bagels on Southern Soil) Bagel brings some of the best breakfast and brunch to the heart of Alamo City. Chef Brannon Soileau showcases the perfect mix of New York and Montreal-style bagels with a seriously extensive menu. This little shop carries everything from rosemary, red chili, and olive oil bagels to breakfast sandwiches like the beloved Country Ham Hangover Cure or the Drunken Chicken that are chock full of everything you need to fuel your morning. We guarantee you will not find better bagels in San Antonio.

10. Meadow

Blink and you might miss the Alley on Bitters that houses this gem of a restaurant. Meadow is a Southern-inspired neighborhood eatery serving up a seasonal menu of local, contemporary comfort food and a killer weekend brunch. The warm and cozy environment includes kitchen view seating, space for large parties, and a sizable picturesque patio.

Brunch at Meadow is a thoughtfully curated selection of southern staples like steak and eggs, chicken biscuits, and a grilled pimento cheese sandwich. Snacks and sides include everything from biscuits served with sausage and cheese grits to their bacon-egg-and-cheese fries and banana pecan bread, all coming together to create the perfect brunch spread. The seasonal french toast is perfectly carmelized on the outside, sweet and custardy in the middle, and, along with a side of cheese grits, is a great place to start. Meadow is an ideal spot to bring your favorite group of friends for an elevated brunch experience. Reservations are highly recommended. 

9. Liberty Bar

A guide to the best breakfast and brunch in San Antonio wouldn’t be complete without mention of Liberty Bar on Alamo Street. Here you can expect brunch classics in a beautifully restored convent with floor-to-ceiling windows. At Liberty Bar, the food is as good as the atmosphere, and you can count on everything from freshly baked breads and pies to custard french toast and chilaquiles (one of our favorites!). Say yes to the just-squeezed juice and enjoy the Mexican chocolate cookies while you’re at it. Clearly, it’s important to come here hungry.

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8. The Hayden

The latke and fried chicken waffle from The Hayden is a super innovative, fun, and delicious take on chicken and waffles. It’s also one of the best breakfasts you can find in San Antonio. This incredible dish is comprised of a crispy, savory potato waffle topped with perfectly juicy fried chicken, beautiful baked apples, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh herbs laced with plenty of dill. Bonus: it’s served in an eclectic mid-century vibe on the north side of downtown. Sheer perfection!

7. Supper

Nestled within the historic Hotel Emma lies Supper, an American eatery specializing in wholesome and seasonal fare. Supper serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, and the breakfast is unquestionably some of the best in San Antonio. Classic breakfast items are contemporized by Chef John Brand make up the simple menu which features local Texas ingredients. Enjoy a seat on the San Antonio Riverside patio and tuck into the Hill Country quail and biscuits–buttermilk-brined quail, sweet potato biscuits, housemade pickles, and spicy honey. The breakfast burger is also noteworthy, as is Carl’s french toast–perfectly caramelized brioche and creamy vanilla bean anglaise can cure any case of the Mondays.

6. Commonwealth

Multiple locations of this charming Parisian café make Commonwealth a favorite among locals for breakfast and brunch in San Antonio. While their menu includes French-American breakfast items each morning, Commonwealth also offers a simple Saturday brunch with an assortment of Belgian waffles and specialty crepes. Order the croissant béchamel or try Commonwealth’s take on the San Antonian breakfast staple: the breakfast taco.

5. Box Street

From popular food truck to brick-and-mortar, Box Street has a modern, creative take on all-day brunch. They’ve discovered the universal love Texans have for brunch and created a space where you can always count on the best chilaquiles, twice-fried wings, empanadas, breakfast bennys, and sandwiches. Their location at Hemisfair is ultra-charming and eclectic, while their north location accommodates more people and is a great respite from shopping at La Cantera. 

If it’s sweet you’re looking for, the thicc boi pancake is cast iron baked, topped with vanilla butter, and smothered in mini chocolate chips and cherry compote. The chilaquiles are the best combination of crunchy, creamy, salty, and umami. The box st. brekky is a more classic way to dip your toes into their creative menu and includes a Brussels hash and house-made milk bread, alongside your favorite bacon and eggs. Box Street is definitely one of San Antonio’s best brunch spots for trying something new. 

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4. Bakery Lorraine

Bakery Lorraine stands out among a sea of great food at The Pearl. You won’t find a croissant like theirs anywhere else in town, and their breakfast is truly some of the best in San Antonio. Menu favorites include the quiche Lorraine or the sausage and egg croissant sandwich. Be sure to grab at least one of their delectable pastries too (the pop tarts are an undeniable favorite), and if you didn’t have a croissant with your breakfast, make sure to enjoy one of those as well.

3. Cappy’s

Cappy’s is another well-deserving spot to find some of the best brunch in San Antonio. The eggs benedict at Cappy’s is quite possibly the most savory and filling we’ve had: polenta cake topped with tender pot roast, creamy eggs, and velvety gravy hollandaise. Truth be told all eggs bennys are worth a try at Cappy’s, as are their specials. We’re big fans of the thick and fluffy pancakes here, which come in a few different varieties. The atmosphere of this fine dining establishment will remind you of an art gallery in the best way. Come to Cappy’s for an upscale and outstanding weekend brunch.

2. Full Belly

Tucked away in a strip mall near Trader Joe’s is Full Belly. While many restaurants are only open for breakfast on the weekends, Full Belly serves up some of the best brunch and breakfast in San Antonio every day of the week. At the top of the must-try list are the baked eggs—two eggs + ham nestled into a creamy roasted garlic and thyme sauce with a drizzle of house hot sauce all served with toast slices for dipping and scooping. It’s one of the finest breakfast indulgences you can find in SA. Their apple strudel pancakes are also noteworthy and served perfectly with a crumble topping, sticky-sweet sauce, baked apples, and whipped cream piled on top. Full Belly’s menu is concise but leaves nothing out, covering all your breakfast cravings from biscuits to benedicts.

1. La Panaderia

If self-serve pastries and Mexican-inspired breakfasts speak to you, head straight to La Panaderia, the best breakfast in San Antonio. This place knows a thing or two about baked goods—all the bread and pastries are top-notch from crust to crumb. Texture, flavor, and balance are all immaculate here, and there’s a wide variety of offerings to try. La Panaderia also has a handful of creative and hearty sandwiches alongside their Mexican-influenced breakfast plates and pastries. If you’re ever downtown showing friends and family around the Alamo and Riverwalk, this is a three-minute walk away. Take your group, get a giant bag of pastries to go, and stroll downtown ’til your heart and stomach are content.