Best Brunch near me in Orlando, FL
Looking for the best brunch in Orlando? This list covers restaurants where weekend brunch is a real event, from Otto's High Dive's Sunday pig roast to Maxine's on Shine and Hamilton's Kitchen, plus bottomless and lakeside options in Lake Nona, International Drive and Disney Springs. Each pick notes what makes its brunch worth the trip.
25 picks · Updated October 2026
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Otto's High Dive
Restaurant in Milk District, Orlando
The Sunday pig roast turns brunch into the main event at this Cuban-leaning rum bar on East Robinson Street, and the Bib Gourmand kitchen backs it up with cafe con leche and tres leches cake.
- Brunch
- Cuban
- Latin
- Cocktails
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Maxine's on Shine
Restaurant in Colonialtown, Orlando
Brunch runs three days here, Friday through Sunday, so it is easier to plan around. Smoked salmon waffles and trout gravlax set the Colonialtown menu apart from the usual eggs-and-pancakes lineup.
- Brunch
- American
- Seafood
- Dinner
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Hamilton's Kitchen (The Alfond Inn)
Restaurant in Downtown Winter Park
The Alfond Inn's restaurant brings modern Southern cooking to weekend brunch, with chicken and waffles and a crab cake as anchors, plus a bar lounge for a slower start in downtown Winter Park.
- Brunch
- Southern
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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The BOATHOUSE
Restaurant in Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista
A weekend sing-along brunch on the Disney Springs waterfront makes this a fun pick for groups, and you can add an Amphicar ride on the lake before or after you eat.
- Brunch
- Seafood
- Steakhouse
- Lunch
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Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'
Restaurant in Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista
Chef Art Smith's fried chicken, drop biscuits and shrimp and grits are made for a late-morning meal, and the back porch looks out over the water at Disney Springs.
- Brunch
- Southern
- American
- Lunch
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Grove House Floridian Fare
Restaurant in Winter Park Village
Chef Mario Pagán's Winter Park Village room serves brunch with a Florida slant. Honey biscuits with pimento cheese and Cubano spring rolls are the kind of plates you will want to share.
- Brunch
- American
- Cocktails
- Lunch
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Dixie Cream Cafe
Restaurant in Downtown Windermere
This Main Street cafe in a 1950s building is a true daytime spot, cooking Bananas Foster French toast and fried chicken with cheddar grits, with espresso and a patio where dogs are welcome.
- Brunch
- Breakfast
- Southern
- American
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Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe
Restaurant in Ivanhoe Village, Orlando
Weekend brunch at this boathouse-style room comes with Lake Ivanhoe views, and the kitchen draws on Parisian and New York influences, making it a polished choice near downtown.
- Brunch
- French
- Seafood
- Dinner
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Osteria Ester
Restaurant in Thornton Park, Orlando, $$$
Sunday is the only day for brunch at this Michelin-recommended Thornton Park osteria, where handmade pasta and hearth-baked focaccia make a richer alternative to a standard egg plate.
- Brunch
- Italian
- Wine bar
- Cocktails
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The Tap Room at Dubsdread
Restaurant in College Park, Orlando
Sunday brunch at the historic Dubsdread golf course in College Park features cinnamon roll French toast alongside the scratch kitchen's crab cakes and burgers.
- Brunch
- American
- Burgers
- Seafood
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Cafe Tu Tu Tango
Restaurant in International Drive, Orlando, $$
Bottomless brunch runs Friday through Sunday on International Drive, with small plates to pass around while painters work in the room, which suits a lively group.
- Brunch
- American
- Latin
- Lunch
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Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar
Restaurant in Lake Nona, Orlando
The weekend brunch adds bottomless drinks to a menu of ceviches, lomo saltado and Nikkei maki rolls, a different direction from the usual Orlando brunch near Lake Nona.
- Brunch
- Peruvian
- Latin
- Seafood
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Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen
Restaurant in Lake Nona, Orlando
Lake Nona Town Center's Chroma serves brunch from 10 AM to 3 PM on weekends, with wild blueberry pancakes and champagne towers for celebrations.
- Brunch
- American
- Cocktails
- Lunch
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Bulla Gastrobar Winter Park
Restaurant in Winter Park
Weekend brunch at this Lakeside Crossing tapas bar means Huevos Bulla, churros and sangria on a wrap-around patio, with private rooms if your group is large.
- Brunch
- Mediterranean
- Cocktails
- Lunch
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Rosallie Le French Cafe
Bakery in Downtown Winter Garden
On Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden, this French cafe pairs quiche and French toast with fresh croissants and espresso, a lighter brunch that is easy to pair with a walk.
- Brunch
- French
- Desserts
- Coffee
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Chef's Table at the Edgewater
Restaurant in Downtown Winter Garden
The Tasting Room inside the historic Edgewater Hotel serves weekend brunch from the same farm-to-table kitchen that runs the three-course Chef's Table dinner.
- Brunch
- American
- Cocktails
- Dinner
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Delaney's Tavern
Restaurant in SoDo, Orlando
Chef Anthony Albino's SoDo tavern serves weekend brunch alongside its regular breakfast, with tacos and handhelds plus craft cocktails for those who want one.
- Brunch
- American
- Tacos
- Cocktails
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Sweet Mama's Restaurant
Restaurant in Lake Nona, Orlando
A family-style Narcoossee Road diner that opens early and adds Sunday brunch with mimosas, good for a no-fuss pancake breakfast with kids south of Lake Nona.
- Brunch
- American
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Jaleo by José Andrés
Restaurant in Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista
José Andrés's Disney Springs restaurant offers weekend brunch built on Spanish tapas and paella, with the Pepe sandwich counter next door if part of the group wants something quick.
- Brunch
- Mediterranean
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Paddlefish
Restaurant in Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista
Brunch aboard a rebuilt paddle-wheel steamboat at Disney Springs comes with oysters, seafood and a top-deck bar overlooking the lake.
- Brunch
- Seafood
- Steakhouse
- Lunch
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Terralina Crafted Italian
Restaurant in Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista
Handmade pasta and lakeside outdoor tables make Terralina's brunch menu a calmer option at Disney Springs, and it takes group reservations for eight or more.
- Brunch
- Italian
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Kavas Tacos + Tequila
Restaurant in International Drive, Orlando
Weekend brunch at Pointe Orlando comes with tacos, queso fundido and esquites, plus a long tequila list, handy if you are staying on International Drive.
- Brunch
- Mexican
- Tacos
- Lunch
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Garp & Fuss
Restaurant in Park Avenue, Winter Park
Its weekend dishes and house cocktails are served in the plant-filled Hidden Garden off Park Avenue, a relaxed courtyard setting for a late brunch with friends.
- Brunch
- American
- Italian
- Burgers
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Hall's On 5th
Restaurant in Downtown Apopka
Apopka's first food hall, set in the restored Hall's Feed Store building downtown, with stalls covering barbecue, empanadas, vegan soul food, Hawaiian plates, seafood and Korean food.
- Brunch
- American
- BBQ
- Vegan
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Artisan's Table
Restaurant in Downtown, Orlando
Artisan's Table is a downtown restaurant on Church Street serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch featuring dishes like shrimp and grits. The bar runs happy hour all day.
- Brunch
- American
- Southern
- Breakfast
Where to find the best brunch in Orlando by neighborhood
Close to downtown, Colonialtown, the Milk District, Thornton Park and Ivanhoe Village hold several of the strongest brunch picks. Maxine's on Shine, Otto's High Dive, Osteria Ester and Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe are all within a short drive of each other, and College Park's Tap Room at Dubsdread is just to the northwest. These are neighborhood rooms, so expect locals and limited parking on Sunday mornings.
Winter Park is the other brunch hub. Hamilton's Kitchen, Grove House, Bulla and Garp & Fuss all serve weekend brunch, and Park Avenue is good for a walk afterward. Farther out, Winter Garden has Rosallie and the Edgewater Hotel on Plant Street, Windermere has Dixie Cream Cafe, and Lake Nona has Chroma, Pisco and Sweet Mama's. Disney Springs collects several big waterfront rooms if you are near the parks.
What kind of Orlando brunch are you after?
If you want food first, aim for the kitchens that put real effort into brunch: Otto's pig roast, the smoked salmon waffles at Maxine's, the Southern plates at Hamilton's Kitchen and Homecomin'. For a party atmosphere, the bottomless brunches at Cafe Tu Tu Tango and Pisco and the sing-along brunch at The BOATHOUSE are built for groups.
For a quieter morning with kids, Dixie Cream Cafe, Sweet Mama's and Rosallie keep things simple and casual. If a view matters, look at Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe or the lakeside tables at Terralina and Paddlefish.
Tips for brunch in Orlando
Check the day before you go. Several places serve brunch only on Sunday, including Otto's High Dive, Osteria Ester and The Tap Room, while Maxine's and Cafe Tu Tu Tango start on Friday. Book ahead for groups larger than four, especially at Disney Springs, where theme park crowds add to the local demand.
From May through September, patio seating gets hot by late morning, so ask for indoor tables or arrive early. Disney Springs has free garages, but neighborhood spots in Thornton Park and Ivanhoe Village rely on street parking, so leave a few extra minutes and expect to circle the block once or twice.
About this list
Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.
This page covers 25 brunch spots in Orlando. You'll find them in Disney Springs, Lake Nona, International Drive and Downtown Winter Garden, spread across Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, Winter Park and Winter Garden.
What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Weekend brunch, Dinner, Shrimp and grits, Craft cocktails and Private events.
The longest-running place here has been open since 2008.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best brunch in Orlando?
For food, Otto's High Dive in the Milk District and Maxine's on Shine in Colonialtown are hard to beat; both are recognized by Michelin. Hamilton's Kitchen in Winter Park is the pick for Southern brunch, and The BOATHOUSE at Disney Springs is the most fun for a group. Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe adds a lake view.
Do I need reservations for brunch in Orlando?
For popular spots on Saturday or Sunday, yes. Maxine's on Shine, Osteria Ester, Hamilton's Kitchen and the Disney Springs restaurants book up, especially for parties of five or more. Casual cafes like Dixie Cream Cafe and Sweet Mama's are usually walk-in, though you may wait for a table at peak hours.
Where can I get bottomless brunch in Orlando?
Cafe Tu Tu Tango on International Drive runs a bottomless brunch Friday through Sunday, and Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar near Lake Nona offers weekend brunch with bottomless drinks. Sweet Mama's serves Sunday brunch with mimosas. Rules and prices for bottomless service change, so check the current terms when you book.
What is a good family-friendly brunch in Orlando?
Sweet Mama's south of Lake Nona is a relaxed diner with pancakes and early hours. At Disney Springs, The BOATHOUSE has a kids' menu and a sing-along brunch, and Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' serves fried chicken and biscuits that appeal to most ages. Dixie Cream Cafe in Windermere is a calm daytime option.
What time does brunch start in Orlando?
Most Orlando brunches start between 10 and 11 AM on weekends and wind down mid-afternoon. Chroma in Lake Nona, for example, serves brunch from 10 AM to 3 PM. Daytime cafes like Dixie Cream Cafe and Sweet Mama's open earlier, so they work if you want to eat before the heat of the day.
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