7 Breakfast Spots Worth Setting a Weekend Alarm For
Some breakfasts are worth getting up and at ‘em for, so ditch your sad granola bar and romanticize your morning. Start your day off right by making breakfast the main event at one of these tried-and-true Richmond spots.
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Bona fide bagels: Baltik’s Bagel
Baltik’s joined the Richmond bagel scene in 2024 with a splash — or should we say a heavy-handed schmear? This award-winning spot features a menu of no-skip showstoppers, but you can’t go wrong with the River City Sunrise, which is their dressed-up take on the classic breakfast sandwich.
Location: 6801 Forest Hill Ave (Forest Hill)
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Sunday brunch bliss: Uliveto
Gersi is our special occasion go-to, so we were thrilled to discover its sister restaurant, Uliveto, is open for brunch on Sundays. We got the French toast to share as a table, and not one of us can shut up about the raspberry butter it was served with. We got three other entrees, as well — all delicious and practically licked clean — but I can’t access those memories beyond the transcendent raspberry butter. Butter fiends, it appears we’ve become. You’ve been warned.
Location: 325 N Robinson St (The Fan)
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Deli dreams: Perly’s
Perly’s serves “traditional Jewish cuisine with a modern spin” — and as the small crowd waiting for tables indicates, it’s well worth a wait. Our eyes are usually bigger than our stomachs, but they grow bigger than our whole bodies here. We end up ordering a couple apps, a couple mains, and even a few items to-go, because we can’t make peace with leaving any cravings behind.
Location: 111 E Grace St (Downtown)
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Perfect pastries: Sub Rosa
You’ll likely find this little Church Hill bakery with a line out the door and down the street. We’d say we hate to see it, but we know it’s a glowing endorsement that the wait will be worth it. Your choices may depend on how early you arrive, as the crowd favorites tend to sell out fast, but whatever you’re able to get your hands on will be good. We’d highly recommend opting for a seasonal special — from fruit tarts to savory croissants, the seasonal items never miss.
Location: 620 N 25th St (Church Hill)
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Southern smokehouse: LUNCH.SUPPER!
LUNCH.SUPPER! brings modern Southern charm to the Scott’s Addition scene. Because they serve up their brunch menu all day long, you can satisfy your breakfast cravings even outside the am hours. The extensive menu offers everything from rich comfort food to lighter bites that still pack in the flavor. Bonus points for the many fun drink options here!
Location: 3023 W Marshall St (Scott’s Addition)
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Conscious creations: Goatocado
This fresh-focused restaurant centers around consciously sourced ingredients, community impact, and sustainability across their entire menu. But if you're stopping by in the morning, try one of their totally customizable breakfast burritos or bowls.
Location: 1823 W Main St (The Fan)
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Dependable diner: Eat 33
We found this diner to be surprisingly lively on a weekday at 9 am — in a town with plenty of diner options, this was a major green flag. You’ll find all your typical diner classics here, and then some. This spot features fast and friendly service, good eats, and unbeatable prices.
Location: 6901 Staples Mill Rd (Lakeside)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Divya is a Richmond explorer in search of the best bites, bevs, and beautiful views this city has to offer. She's a Leo sun, Flying Squirrel rising. Find her at Pony Pasture with her dog Bean, sipping sauvy b on the Jardin patio, or enjoying a Cobra Kai at Jack Brown's—notch card in hand. Follow along @divwilliams.
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