The Best Brunch Spots in Erie
Wednesday Aug 3rd, 2022
There’s nothing better than a leisurely Sunday brunch. Many Erie restaurants offer Sunday brunch specials throughout the surrounding area to make your weekend as relaxing as possible.
Local Eat & Pour (pictured left) serves Sunday brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the restaurant’s intimate indoor restaurant. A southern-influenced restaurant, the business strives to support both local and regional farmers and producers. Local Eat & Pour offers breakfast cocktails, wines, local brews, including Lavery Brewing Co.’s ‘Dulachan IPA’. This brunch menu includes healthier options such as acai bowls and confit tomatoes on toast. Reservations are not required.
Oasis Pub and Tiki Bar is a bar and nightspot that transforms into a relaxing Sunday brunch oasis. The pub offers Sunday brunch from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The restaurant offers fan favorite starters such as cinnamon rolls, fried cheese curds, and Cajun dusted shrimp. If you’re up for a challenge, try the Ultimate Bloody Mary, or as they call it, “a meal in a glass.” This bloody mary is made with traditional mix along with a skewer of two shrimp, a skewer of bacon and a hard-boiled egg, and finally a third skewer of cheese and a Slim Jim. Enjoy sitting indoors or outdoors while listening to live local music. Reservations are not required.
Located on Erie’s scenic waterfront, Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant (pictured left) provides a spectacular rooftop view of Presque Isle Bay. Pier 6 offers Sunday brunch indoor and outdoor seating. Brunch runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a menu that includes signature lunch specials as well as unique brunch options such as crème brûlée French toast, and crab cake avocado eggs benedict. A special kids’ menu is available for younger diners. In addition to a wide brunch menu, the restaurant additionally offers a variety of specialty drinks including caffeinated cocktails, oyster bloody marys, and mocktails. Reservations are not required.
Located in Downtown Erie, Voodoo Brewery (pictured left) is an industrial-style pub with a casual open seating plan and welcomes brunch for all age groups including families with young children. Voodoo Brewery offers a Sunday Funday brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guests are invited to try craft cocktails, beer-mimosas, and bloody marys, along with breakfast specials including breakfast burgers, and stacks of pancakes. Voodoo Brewery has an outdoor dog-friendly patio, or you can enjoy seating in the open indoor space that features functioning garage doors that open, allowing guests to enjoy the fresh air and warmer temperatures. Reservations are not required.
Luminary Distilling, Eatery, Fuhrman's Cider
Located on Peach St., Luminary Distillery offers an intimate look at the distilling process and weekly à la carte Sunday brunch from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lounge on their outdoor patio, take a seat indoors, or order food and drink to take home. Sit down for some mixed berry pancakes, quiche margherita, or classic eggs benedict. In a rush? Several display cases line the shop showing off freshly made doughnuts and pastries that are perfect for a grab and go meal. Reservations are not required.
Located at the scenic Peek’n Peak Resort, Bistro 210 (pictured left) offers their award-winning brunch during special events and holidays. Brunches run from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during Fall Fest, Mother’s Day, and Thanksgiving Day. Every brunch features a unique buffet-style menu of seasonal favorites including chef carved meats, freshly baked muffins, breads, fruits, vegetables, and more. Reservations are required.
