Enjoy the last days of summer with family, friends, and free-flowing mimosas. Restaurants around DC celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a variety of Monday brunch specials, from classic pancakes and bloody Marys to all-you-can-eat feasts.
523 8th St., SE
Bring your appetite: this all-you-can-eat-and-drink Balkan brunch includes four types of mimosas and dishes like savory pastries and smoked salmon Benedicts. Unlimited brunch is $39, and must be ordered by the whole table.
When: Saturday through Monday, 10 am to 3:30 pm
1515 N Courthouse Rd., Arlington; 901 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Make you’re staycation a little sweeter this Labor Day with beignets topped with powdered sugar, or try something hearty like a barbecue pork biscuit. An added bonus: specialty cocktails are $5 all day!
When: Saturday through Monday, 8 am to 4 pm
837 M St., NW
Looking to mix-it-up? Head to Boqueria for their unlimited brunch feast ($39). Patrons can pick a family-style choice of tapas, three types of sangria, and sweets like a churros sundae topped with whipped cream. The whole table must order, and last call for food is 2 pm.
When: Saturday through Monday, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
414 H St., NE
Can’t decide between lunch and brunch? Try this menu, where guests can add a fried egg to any lunchtime sandwich for $1, and wash it dow with $5 brunch punches, nitro draft coffee, and caffeinated old fashioneds.
When: Saturday through Monday, 11 am to 3 pm.
Brookland’s Finest Bar and Kitchen
3126 12th St., NE
Enjoy the last few days of summer with a family-friendly meal at this American spot. Options include seasonal quiche, veggie burritos, and biscuits and gravy.
When: Saturday through Monday, 10 am to 3 pm
1443 P St., NW
You’ll find plenty of options at Logan Circle’s neighborhood spot, whether you’re looking for a relaxed breakfast for two ($55), or budget-friendly options such as omelets and breakfast tacos. Go bottomless–mimosas or bloodies–for $15.
When: Saturday through Monday, 8 am to 4 pm
4021 Campbell Ave., Shirlington
Don’t leave your furry friends behind! Copperwood boasts a dog friendly patio, so your pup can laze in the sun while you dig into dishes like smoked salmon eggs Benedict or quiche lorraine with crispy bacon.
When: Saturday through Monday, 9 am to 4 pm
517 H St., NE
Chef Arthur Ringel’s seasonal menu mixes classics like shrimp & grits with health-minded creations, such as pecan-spelt buttermilk pancakes with toasted coconut. Free-flowing complimentary coffee comes with bottomless bloody Marys ($25) and mimosas ($20).
When: Saturday through Monday, 11 am to 2:30 pm
1819 14th St. NW
El Centro’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink Mexican brunch is definitely festive. Load up on carne asada quesadillas, chilaquiles, and margaritas. The deal is $35, or $25 without alcohol.
When: Saturday through Monday, 10 am to 3 pm
3000 K St., NW
Head to the Georgetown Waterfront for a buffet-style brunch, heaped with honey pot-fried chicken, egg dishes, and French toast. Complimentary coffee and ice tea are included. The spread is $30 per person, or $15 for kids ages 6 to 12.
When: Saturday through Monday, 9 am to 2 pm
950 15th St., NW
Looking for homey Southern cooking? Georgia Brown specializes in the likes of fried green tomatoes and duck hash. Wash it down with a Georgia Peach Martini ($12) or bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys ($25). Reservations are suggested, and can be made online.
When: Saturday until 2 pm; Sunday jazz brunch; Monday, 11 to 5
1200 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Dive into a seafood feast at Grillfish, which offers a three-course brunch with a complimentary mimosa or glass of bubbly, fresh-shucked oysters, lobster-poached eggs,and more. A-la-carte and kids menus are also available.
When: Saturday through Monday, 11 am to 4 pm
539 8th St., SE
Go Italian for brunch with items like eggs Florentine and bacon risotto. Bottomless mimosas are only $12, or try the new grapefruit-tequlia “brunch punch” for $28. Weather permitting, you can bring your dog and sit on the patio.
When: Saturday through Monday, 10 am to 2:30 pm
1200 19th St., NW
Check out a presidentially-themed restaurant for Labor Day, which offers a $45 bottomless food and drink menu. Try new items like roasted lamb with potato bread and cucumber mint slaw, or classic huevos rancheros.
When: Saturday through Monday, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
3050 K St., NW
Take in Potomac River views from the Georgetown Waterfront while digging into crab eggs Benedict or Belgian waffles. Bottomless pitchers of mimosas, bloodies, or orange crushes are only $10 per person with purchase of an entree.
When: Saturday through Monday, 10 am to 3 pm
1612 14th St., NW
Get the long weekend started early at this Logan Circle seafood spot, where brunch begins on Friday. We love a big platter of fresh-shucked oysters, but they’ve also added sweets like daily doughnuts ($7 for three) and sticky cinnamon buns ($8 for five). Bottomless mimosas go for $20 (the whole table must participate).
When: Friday through Monday, 11 am to 3 pm
1731 New Hampshire Ave., NW
If you love bubbles, get over to Michael Schlow’s supper club-esque eatery in Dupont for 50-percent off any bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine. Pad the stomach with vanilla-soaked French toast or buttermilk pancakes.
When: Saturday through Monday, 11 am to 3 pm
1926 14th St NW
Get your party on at Tico’s “disco brunch,” which offers bottomless mimosas ($25) and dishes like duck-confit and green chile hash or a Cuban sandwich–all to the tune of themed music.
When: Saturday through Monday, 10 am to 3 pm
1616 N Troy St., Arlington
Whether you’re an early bird or enjoy sleeping in, Tupelo Honey Cafe has got you covered with all-day mimosas for just $3, and hearty Southern dishes like steak & eggs or blueberry french toast.
When: Saturday through Monday, 9 am to 4 pm
781 7th St., NW
Indulge in all your favorites with a Latin-Asian $39 bottomless brunch. Items run the gamut from Korean fried chicken to shrimp ceviche–all accompanied by free-flowing libations such as guava mimosas.
When: Saturday through Monday, 10 am to 3 pm.
Sydney is an editorial fellow at Washingtonian Magazine, where she writes about history, news, food, and events. A recent graduate of the College of William & Mary, she is interested in writing and videography. You can follow her on Twitter @sydneykmahan
