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Maps
Breakfast pastries at Loyal Nine/Rachel Leah Blumenthal for Eater
Find excellent renditions of specific items around town.
- A Baker's Dozen Boston-Area Doughnuts That Expand Waistlines, Not Debt: Cheap classics for that sugary morning fix. (See also: An Illustrated Guide to Boston's Delicious Doughnuts.)
- Boston's Best Boozy Brunches, According to Restaurant Industry Folks: Endless love for Trina's Starlite Lounge's industry brunch, plus lots more options for boozing and brunching around Boston.
- Boston's Best Brunch Dishes, According to Restaurant Industry Folks: Local chefs and bartenders shared their favorite dishes, including chilaquiles at Angela's Cafe, corned beef hash at Mike's City Diner, and lots more.
- Breakfast Pizza Is the Most Important Meal of the Day: Well, it is. Here are loads of places to try it.
- The Hottest Brunches in Boston Right Now: Updated once every month or two to highlight the newest brunches in town that are worth checking out.
- Truly Satisfying Egg Dishes in Boston: Lulu's Allston's white trash hash (the Breakfast Week reader poll runner-up), fancy omelettes, egg-topped poutine, and other great starts to the morning.
- Outstanding Breakfast Sandwiches in Boston: Some variations on the standard egg + cheese + meat combination and beyond, from Sofra's halloumi egg sandwich to Mike & Patty's breakfast torta.
- The Ultimate Guide to Boston's Best Greasy Spoons: From the Greasy Spoons Week 2013 archives, this map covers most of the essential diners in the Boston area (and serves as a memorial for a few that have since shuttered).
- Vital Brunch Spots to Know in Boston: Just a few of the essentials, from Highland Kitchen to Audubon.
- Where to Eat Smoked Seafood for Breakfast in Boston: Bagels and lox, cured trout rillettes, and other options.
Features
[Photo: Breakfast at My Diner/Emily Phares for Eater]
Take a deep dive into some classic breakfast and brunch joints around town.
- The 1980s Are Alive and Well at The Breakfast Club in Allston
- Breakfast, Borges Style, at the Neighborhood Restaurant and Bakery
- Daryl Levy on Owning the Deluxe Town Diner
- My Diner Is Southie's Place to Be
- Victoria's Diner Moves Into the Future Without Abandoning the Past
Photo Series
[Photo: Dim sum brunch at Shangri-La in Belmont/Katie Chudy for Eater]
Take a peek inside a variety of brunches in and around Boston to find the right fit for your own brunch plans.
- Banyan's Brunch Puts a Twist on the Classics (South End)
- The Bee's Knees Is Perfect for Saturday Morning Lounging (Allston)
- Cookies and Hugs Galore at Brunch at Bread and Chocolate (Newton)
- A Cozy Morning Filled With Cutty's Breakfast Sandwiches (Brookline Village)
- A Doughnut-Filled Saturday Morning at Linda's Donuts (Belmont)
- Head to Shangri-La for Dim Sum Brunch (Belmont)
- Lulu's Allston's Sunday Brunch Is Full of Fun (Allston)
- South Street Diner, 6:30 p.m. on Monday (Leather District)
- There's Always a Crowd at Bagelsaurus, Even on Weekdays (Porter Square)
- Whole Heart Provisions, 12 p.m. on Sunday (Allston)
Industry Q&A
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Boston-area chefs and bartenders shared lots of thoughts on breakfast and brunch.
- Boston Bartenders Describe the Ultimate Brunch Cocktail
- Boston Chefs Air Their Brunch Grievances
- Boston Chefs Describe the Most Unusual Brunch Dishes They've Eaten
- Boston Chefs Reveal Their Favorite Way to Prepare an Egg (see also: An Illustrated Guide for Ordering Eggs)
- Boston's Breakfast Makers Reveal What They Eat for Their Own First Meals
- Fill Your Ears With This Eight-Hour Playlist of Chefs' Favorite Brunch Music
Further Reading
From our national site, Eater.com, here are some breakfast- and brunch-related stories:
- 6 Hot Breakfast Drinks From Around the World
- All the Pancake Videos You Could Ever Want
- Ask a Somm: What Kind of Wine Can I Pair With Eggs?
- The Ambiguous History of 'Egg in a Hole'
- Elevenses: Five Whiskies Fit for Morning
- Inside the Breakfast Bowl (Profiles on breakfast soups and porridges from around the world)
- Mexican Conchas: The Cookie-Topped Bread With a Mysterious Past
- The Radical Origins of Free Breakfast for Children
- Taco Bell's Breakfast Menu, Ranked
- What French Toast Taught Me About 'American' Food
Readers' Breakfast Photos
Our favorite photos that you shared on Instagram.
[Main photo: White trash hash at Lulu's Allston/Katie Chudy for Eater]
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