Oliver's Rooftop

Located on the top floor of the Hampton Inn & Suites on Erie's Bayfront, Oliver's Rooftop serves up spectacular rooftop views of Presque Isle State Park and Lake Erie alongside its outstanding brunch menu. Try out the Bananas Foster Brioche French Toast or Nick's Greek Scrambler. Make a reservation: this award-winning restaurant tends to fill tables. 

Julius

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.

Altered State Distillery

Altered State recently 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.

Calamari's Squid Row

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 build-your-own omelets and loaded frittatas. Enjoy brunch on their large patio on a nice day.
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The Cork 1794

The Cork seamlessly blends their unique and sophisticated style with traditional favorites. The menu is updated seasonally to incorporate chef-inspired dishes using local ingredients, but the outstanding flavor is unchanged. Check out their Aukura Island Salmon Burger served alongside their staple shoestring fries, or a Steakhouse Hash featuring thick candied pepper bacon. A team of bartenders creates a rotating menu of standout cocktails to compliment your dish. 

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

At Firebirds, you'll find a brunch menu loaded with delicious brunch options on the weekend, and a cozy environment that lends itself to casual conversation on one side, and TV energy on the other. Check out features like their Hipster Toast (topped with arugula, heirloom tomatoes, whipped goat cheese, a poached egg, and so much more), and Steak and Eggs Tacos, loaded with wood grilled chimichurri steak. Pair it with their Espresso Martini, and have yourself a weekend.

Luminary Distilling, Eatery, Fuhrman's Cider

In addition to small-batch artisan distilling products, Fuhrman’s cider, and fresh baked goods, Luminary Distilling'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 special brunch menu is available for kids 11 and under.

The Skunk and Goat Tavern

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. Menu options are updated seasonally, but feature items like their Chicken and Waffle sandwich (a house made waffle with crispy chicken and maple cream cheese among other things), or Candied Bacon Pancakes. Pair it with a Bloody Caesar or Mango Mimosa for the full brunch experience.

Oasis Pub & Tiki Bar

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.