At Oliver's Rooftop, you'll find a brunch menu that boasts tempting items such as the Oliver’s omelet stuffed with meats, cheese and vegetables and the enormous half-pound brunch burger. What sets this restaurant apart are the spectacular rooftop views of Presque Isle State Park and Lake Erie.  

Julius, a traditional Mexican restaurant inside downtown’s historic Maennerchor building, serves authentic world cuisine with a Mexican twist. Their prix fixe brunch menu showcases locally sourced ingredients from area markets, farms, and their garden, with dishes like Huevos al Albanil, poached eggs in tomato sauce with cactus, bringing vibrant flavors to the table.

In 2024, Altered State Distillery introduced a full-service kitchen, enhancing its status as an award-winning distillery by adding lunch, dinner, and a buzz-worthy Sunday brunch. With a casual, industrial-chic vibe, Sunday’s scratch-made brunch boasts Mexican-inspired dishes like the fundido skillet with house-made chorizo, perfectly paired with a spicy Bloody Mary, and the Southern benedict with house-made sausage, a perfect complement to Altered State’s decadent maple espresso martini.

At Twisted Elk Brewery in Lake City, bold flavors and smooth sips go hand in hand, especially during Sunday brunch. A fan favorite, the benedict brunch elk burger stacks Swiss cheese, egg, and rich hollandaise on this juicy patty, delivering pure indulgence. Pair it with Twisted Elk’s beermosa, a crisp and refreshing country blond ale.

Calamari’s Squid Row brunch is a Sunday tradition for many before heading off to catch a Downtown Erie performance, game, or exhibit. Calamari’s has been serving traditional brunch favorites for years, including custom 3-egg omelets and loaded frittatas.
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The Cork 1794 seamlessly melds uncommon style with an incredible brunch of traditional favorites and chef-inspired dishes. With offerings such as crab benedict, breakfast egg strata, and short rib grilled cheese, each bite is exceptional. Their standout selection of brunch-themed martinis, mimosas, and bloody marys provide the perfect pairing for an elevated experience.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill brunch delicious such as grilled salmon benedict, shrimp and grits, steak and egg bowls, bacon and egg brioche, and the enormous smothered tenderloin breakfast burrito. End brunch on a sweet note with a Peach Bellini brunch cocktail or an order of baked French toast with fresh berries.

In addition to small-batch artisan distilling products, Fuhrman’s cider, and fresh baked goods, Luminary Distilling, Eatery, Fuhrman's Cider’s Sunday brunch features comforting menu selections and signature cocktails. The breakfast pizza is a crowd-pleaser made with house-made dough and covered edge to edge with garlic chive aioli spread, chorizo, bacon, a three-cheese blend, red peppers, onions, egg, arugula, and hollandaise. Rise-N-Shine Flights let you sample expertly crafted Bloody Marys, margaritas, mimosas, or a Luminary flight with five half-ounce pours of house made spirits of any spirit. A deliciously curated smaller brunch menu is available on Saturdays.

The Skunk and Goat Tavern in the picturesque town of North East offers a fun, flavorful twist on a classic brunch experience with inspired dishes and creative cocktails. The Gibson is a hearty menu favorite featuring two eggs cooked your way, all the meats (sausage, bacon, ham), breakfast potatoes and toast.  Wash it down with one of four mimosa selections: traditional, pomegranate, beermosa, or IPA-mosa.

In addition to traditional brunch favorites, three-egg omelets, cinnamon rolls, soups, and sandwiches, at the Oasis Pub & Tiki Bar Sunday brunch, you can indulge in the Ultimate Bloody Mary - also known as "a meal in a glass". This hearty twist on a classic Sunday brunch cocktail comes with three skewers stacked with shrimp, bacon, a hard-boiled egg, cheese, and a Slim Jim.

Sunday brunch at Mi Scuzi Ristorante Italiano promises a feast for the senses, blending fresh flavors with a touch of elegance. The impressive spread features a salad bar, seasonal fruit, waffles, fresh seafood, made-to-order omelets, and a rotating selection of chef-curated entrees such as Nutella French toast.