
Brunch is that perfect time of the day to indulge in your favorite breakfast and lunch foods on a whim. In the bustling city of Wichita, the options for weekend brunch are broad and diverse, ranging from Southern-style comfort food to popular American recipes. If you’re on the hunt for a late breakfast to early midday meal, here are a few top Wichita locations where you can satisfy your weekend brunch craving.
Dempsey’s Biscuit Co.
If you’re hitting the town for comfort food cuisine, Dempsey’s Biscuit Co. has a menu serving up traditional favorites locals just can’t get enough of. Stop by for weekend brunch between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and sample classics like chicken and Belgian waffles with bourbon maple syrup, shrimp and smoked gouda grits, or made-from-scratch biscuit sandwiches filled with French toast, crispy pork belly, or Nashville hot chicken. If meat isn’t your thing, Dempsey’s also has a variety of vegan and vegetarian-friendly options to choose from.
Redrock Canyon Grill Wichita
Drive toward the Bradley Fair shopping center to uncover the culinary delights found at Redrock Canyon Grill. The restaurant is open for brunch between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and dishes out house specialties like a scrambled egg and sausage breakfast quesadilla, sweet cornmeal Johnny cakes with maple syrup, or savory rotisserie chicken pot pie. Don’t forget to add a starter like the spinach artichoke dip or a side of iron skillet cornbread to complement your meal. Plus, take advantage of drink specials like $3 mimosas or $6 double mimosas before you head out.
Doo-Dah Diner
A popular joint for hungry patrons, Doo-Dah Diner has some of the best comfort food in all of Wichita. Join the $20 Sunday brunch buffet crowd from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and take your pick from a blend of appetizing house options. These range from lump crab cakes with hash browns, fried bologna and egg sandwiches, or a hearty serving of the Bat Out of Hell meatloaf. You can also scan the dessert section for malts and shakes, caramel-coated Fat Boy biscuits, or gluten-free banana bread French toast.
Beautiful Day Cafe
Beautiful Day Cafe caters to a seasonal menu of farm-to-table dishes backed by organic and non-GMO ingredients. You can taste this freshness in every bite thanks to varied options such as the banana buckwheat pancakes, sweet potato curry, and the vegan-friendly tofu scramble breakfast burrito or veggie pita wrap.
Also, be sure to try out one of the cafe’s signature drinks during your visit. These include the organic half-and-half coffee with honey and agave, sweet and spicy cinnamon iced tea, or the refreshing iced lattes. Plus, breakfast items don’t go away once the clock hits noon; they’re served all day Saturday and during Sunday brunch hours until 2:30 p.m.
You don’t have to settle for only breakfast or lunch when you go out to eat, especially when you’re craving a mix of both. If you’re visiting Wichita, you’ll see a thriving restaurant scene that caters to both breakfast and lunch delights throughout the day. As you look for your next dining location, be sure to pencil in a trip to these popular weekend brunch spots.
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