Brunch, in our humble opinion, is the most exciting part of the weekend. Who doesn't love a heaping stack of homemade blueberry pancakes, drizzled with local maple syrup? Or a decadent plate of eggs Benedict, thickly sliced bacon, fresh squeezed orange juice and carefully crafted latte? Our mouths are watering just thinking about Sunday morning. Whether this is your Sunday post-church ritual, or you've just rolled-outta-bed, here's your guide to brunching in the Berks.
Brunch in the berkshires
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The Starving Artist Cafe & Creperie
Jazz Brunch
The Starving Artist is a local family run creperie & cafe located on Lee’s historic Main Street. This cafe, housed in the 150 year old Bookless Building, makes for a scrumptious and engaging pit stop during your Sunday adventures in the Berkshires. Featuring plentiful, local, organic, gluten sensitive and vegan options, this gem offers a delicious array of seasonal eats as well as entertainment. On Sunday’s, breakfast is served all day while guests enjoy the sweet sounds of live bluegrass, jazz, funk and classical assortment of tunes played by local musicians. Order your crepe (they offer sweet and savory) or treat of choice at the counter and then peruse the Good Purpose Gallery, which adjoins the cafe, and perhaps you will leave with more than just a satisfied stomach. This is a brunch experience that is fun for all ages.
Insider Tip: Not up for a full-on-brunch but need a little something to tide you over? The Starving Artist also serves up a mean liquid lunch with a diverse selection of fruit & veggie juices and smoothies.
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Otto's Breakfast And Deli
95 East Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201Hangover Brunch
Located conveniently in Pittsfield Park Square, Otto's is a local favorite. Newly renovated and expanded, the vibe is relaxed and fun. Moody tones on the wall make for a super cozy atmosphere, perfect for those mornings when you may have had a little too much fun the night before (wink, wink). Expansive menu, generous portions, deliciously crafted coffee drinks and breakfast cocktails...we'll say it, Ottos is everything you want in a brunch spot. Oh and did we say it's super affordable? Yeah that too!
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Haven Cafe & Bakery
8 Franklin Street, Lenox, Massachusetts 01240Health-Minded Brunch
Located in picturesque downtown Lenox, Haven is both a local and a visitor favorite. This is no ordinary “order at the counter” style restaurant, folks. In fact, many joke that perhaps it should have been named “heaven”. This cafe has it all, from a sumptuous brunch menu that focuses on local ingredients to the frothiest lattes on this side of the state. Haven offers a wide array of mouth watering nosh from sweet to savory. If you can’t decide, we recommend ordering an additional item, such as the croissant french toast, for the table to share- nobody will mind...we promise. Make sure to check out the daily specials board as you walk in, and keep a special eye out for the refreshing summer brunch beverages available all weekend!
Insider Tip: Watching your waistline? Though you may find yourself wanting it all, Haven offers an impressive variety of health-full options that are just as delicious as those waffles that are not on the diet. Try the Smoked Salmon Scramble- a Berkshires.com favorite!
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Blueberry Hill Market Cafe
515 State Route 20, New Lebanon, New YorkAll You Need for a Brunch, Brunch
If you like options (lots and lots of options) then Blueberry Hill is the place for you. This home cooked haven is not exactly in the Berkshires, but close enough, and well worth the drive to New Lebanon, NY. The atmosphere is cozy, country and charming. Mish-mashed tables, chairs and coffee mugs give this local favorite an unpretentious and relaxed air. Take your pick of delicious fresh squeezed juices, seasonally inspired lattes, variety of frittatas, bread puddings, pastries, and the list goes on. In our humble opinion, the perfect brunch at Blueberry Hill includes a table full of shareables like the stuffed french toast and pancakes, to go with your eggs benedict or breakfast burrito... Hey its the weekend, treat yourself!
Insider tip: It's not on the bread menu, but if ordering the breakfast sandwich ask for it to be served on their homemade "english muffin".
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Prairie Whale
178 Main St., Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230Imaginative, Farm-to-Table Brunch
Prairie Whale is a dynamic hotspot in downtown Great Barrington that has gained its fame in South County for a number of reasons. One of which is it’s absolutely mouth-watering brunch menu. With “The Whale’s” use of farm to table ingredients and homemade meats, this is a Sunday Funday experience you don’t want to miss. From the warm cornbread with bacon and herb butter, to the seasonal ingredients in your not-so-average omelette, restaurant owner Mark Firth brings rustic home cooking to a whole other level. And the cocktails- oh the cocktails! Look no further for some of the freshest fare and coolest vibes on this side of the state.
Insider Tip: As if Prairie Whale’s amazing menu options were not enough, they also feature fun lawn games that will keep you entertained long after you’ve hit your stomach’s limit. Challenge your best buds to a game of corn hole and keep the fun going- you are on vacation!
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Gramercy Bistro
87 Marshall St., North Adams, Massachusetts 01247Museum-Day Brunch
Located on the MASS MoCa campus in North Adams, the posh Gramercy Bistro features eclectic modern fare made from locally sourced ingredients for an upscale brunch experience you will not soon forget. Within walking distance, you will treat both your soul and your stomach with renowned art exhibits and yummy brunch eats. We can’t think of a better way to spend your Sunday of leisure in the Berkshires than a MASS MoCa and Gramercy Bistro combination! Make sure to start off your dining experience with one of Sandy’s Bloody Marys, which comes complete with a fried oyster floater.
Insider Tip: It would be wise to make a reservation at Gramercy Bistro, as their beautiful dining room fills up fast on Sundays.
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Pleasant and Main
1063 Main Street, Housatonic, Massachusetts 01236Slow Sunday Brunch
What better way to explore the lesser-traveled towns of the Berkshires than by destination dining? Off the beaten path is Housatonic's hidden gem, Pleasant and Main. Wonderfully shrouded in antiques and knick-knacks, this 125 year old general store warmly invites you in and the pleasantries only continue from there. Touted by many as one of the counties best eateries, Pleasant and Main is a feast for bellies and eyes alike! Favorites include a variety of benedict's, sweet, savory and even gluten free crepes, garden fresh ingredients, passionately crafted espresso drinks and personal service from the owner. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday and Sunday brunch until 3:00pm.
Insider Tip: Best when appreciated as a lazy Sunday activity and therefore don't suggest dining here when you're in a rush. Take your time and check out the backyard garden which is just as much an unexpected delight as the inside.
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Ozzie's Steak and Eggs
26 Maple Street, Hinsdale, Massachusetts 01235No frills, home cooked brunch
Local's favorite Ozzie's Steak & Eggs is so much more than it sounds. Owner operated with a true focus on service, the home cooked brunch served up each week will have you raving to all you encounter. Offering fun and inventive specials regularly, you'll be sure to have a different, but always satisfying experience each time you dine. Stuffed french toast, biscuits & sausage gravy, generous portions and exceptional value, each home cooked meal Ozzie's offers quality and quantity. Serving breakfast & lunch daily, as well as dinner on weekends, check out their ever changing menu on Facebook before you go- we can't decide which is more exciting... their brunch or drink specials!
Insider Tip: A great option on fair-weather days! Ozzie's has outdoor seating which we think is mandatory during the summer months.
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Gala Steakhouse & Bistro (Now Closed)
222 Adams Road, Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267Special Occasion Brunch
The elegant yet unpretentious Gala Steakhouse is a great option for Sunday brunch-goers. The expansive dining room is perfect for larger groups or those who simply do not want an overcrowded dining experience. Being that the restaurant lives within the Orchard Hotel, you can rest assured that the hospitality and service offered at the establishment will live up to even the highest expectations. As for the menu, you will find a beautifully balanced menu of your typical brunch offerings- a series of Benedicts, eggs your way, and fresh off the griddle goodies, as well as some specials you can only find here- the blue crab and leek omelet, chicken & waffles and lobster sliders to name a few.
Insider Tip: Into fireside dining? Sit in the bar section and cozy up with a fresh mimosa or Bellini. We also recommend calling in advance to reserve a table as the restaurant can get busy during brunch hours.
Brunch Hours: Sundays 11:00am to 2:00pm
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