Best Brunch in Winter Park, FL (2026): 13 Local Picks

Looking for the best brunch in Winter Park? Most of these spots sit on or near Park Avenue, from Southern plates at Hamilton's Kitchen in The Alfond Inn to cake-and-coffee mornings at The Glass Knife and a seasonal weekend menu at The Ravenous Pig. Here is where to book.

13 picks · Updated October 2026

1
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 Glass Knife

Bakery
A Winter Park cake shop and cafe opened in 2017 that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch alongside donuts, layer cakes and other desserts.
- Brunch
- Desserts
- Donuts
- Coffee
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The Ravenous Pig

Restaurant
The Ravenous Pig is a Winter Park gastropub that also brews beer and runs a seasonal beer garden.
- Brunch
- American
- Gastropub
- Dinner
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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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Bulla Gastrobar Winter Park

Restaurant
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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Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen

Restaurant
Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen is a family-owned restaurant founded by New Orleans natives, with its Winter Park location on Aloma Avenue and others in Altamonte Springs and Brandon.
- Brunch
- Southern
- Seafood
- Cocktails
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The Chapman

Restaurant in Park Avenue
The Chapman is a Park Avenue restaurant in Winter Park serving brunch, lunch and dinner. Its menu highlights prime steaks, Florida seafood, fresh pasta, salads and cheeses built around local produce, with craft cocktails and wine.
- Brunch
- Steakhouse
- Seafood
- Italian
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Garp & Fuss

Restaurant in Park Avenue
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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AVA MediterrAegean

Restaurant in Park Avenue
AVA MediterrAegean is a Greek restaurant on Park Avenue in Winter Park, with a sister location in Coconut Grove, operated by Riviera Dining Group.
- Brunch
- Greek
- Mediterranean
- Dinner
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The Porch

Restaurant
The Porch in Winter Park is the original location of a local gastropub group, serving pub fare, craft cocktails, weekend brunch and late-night food.
- Brunch
- Gastropub
- Cocktails
- Late night
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Blu on the Avenue

Restaurant in Park Avenue
Blu on the Avenue is a Park Avenue seafood restaurant in Winter Park serving sushi, salads, sandwiches, entrées and brunch, with dishes prepared to order.
- Brunch
- Seafood
- Sushi
- Sandwiches
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Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co.

Coffee shop in Park Avenue
A lighter option on Park Avenue: Barnie's pairs its flavored coffees and cold brew with a short brunch menu, good when you want coffee first and a full meal second.
- Brunch
- Coffee
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Croissant Gourmet

Bakery in Hannibal Square, $$
French bakery-cafe with two Winter Park shops, on Morse Boulevard and North Orange Avenue, baking croissants and pastries from scratch each day.
- Brunch
- French
- Breakfast
- Desserts
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Where to brunch in Winter Park

Park Avenue is the center of brunch in Winter Park. The Chapman, AVA MediterrAegean, Blu on the Avenue and Barnie's all sit on the avenue, Garp & Fuss is tucked into the Hidden Garden just off it, and Hamilton's Kitchen is a short walk away at The Alfond Inn. Grove House is in Winter Park Village, and Bulla has a wrap-around patio at Lakeside Crossing.

For Cajun brunch with live music, Tibby's on Aloma Avenue serves only on Sundays, so plan around that.

Tips for weekend brunch in Winter Park

Saturday and Sunday late mornings are the crush, especially when the Saturday farmers market is running near Central Park. Reserve where you can, arrive before 10:30 for walk-in spots like The Porch, and expect to hunt for parking on side streets off Park Avenue. Patios are pleasant most of the year but hot by noon in summer. If you are deciding between places, pick by mood: Hamilton's Kitchen and The Chapman for a polished sit-down meal, Bulla or The Porch for a group with drinks, and The Glass Knife for a sweeter, coffee-driven morning.

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 13 brunch spots in Winter Park. You'll find them in Park Avenue, Downtown Winter Park, Winter Park Village and Hannibal Square.

What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Private events, Weekend brunch, Brunch, Catering and Craft cocktails.

The longest-running place here has been open since 2017.

About Winter Park

Winter Park sits just north of Orlando and is known for Park Avenue, Rollins College, its chain of lakes and brick streets. The city has a dense cluster of independent restaurants, boutiques, salons and professional offices.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best brunch in Winter Park?

Hamilton's Kitchen at The Alfond Inn is a strong first choice for Southern-leaning dishes like chicken and waffles. The Glass Knife is the pick if you want pastries and coffee with your meal, and The Ravenous Pig's seasonal weekend brunch suits people who like a chef-driven menu. On Park Avenue itself, The Chapman and AVA MediterrAegean both serve brunch.

Do I need reservations for brunch in Winter Park?

On weekends, yes for the popular rooms. Hamilton's Kitchen, Grove House, The Chapman and The Glass Knife all take reservations, and booking a few days out saves a long wait. Casual places like The Porch and Barnie's are easier to walk into, especially if you arrive before the late-morning rush.

Which Winter Park brunch spots have outdoor seating?

Bulla Gastrobar has a wrap-around patio at Lakeside Crossing, Garp & Fuss sits in a plant-filled courtyard off Park Avenue, and The Porch has a large outdoor patio. The Ravenous Pig also runs a seasonal beer garden. In summer, aim for an early seating since the patios heat up quickly by midday.