Brunch in Raleigh has grown from recovery meal to weekly ritual. These are the restaurants doing brunch best in 2026—no rushing, no rules.
East End Goes Budget-Friendly
Less chophouse, more bistro—chef William D’Auvray reinvents East End Bistrot’s fine-dining lean with accessible bistro vibes, from price point to menu to mood.
Raleigh’s Best Brunch
Brunch, bloodys and biscuits—oh, my!
Très Chic
Bonjour, beauté. Spy a first look at East End Bistrot’s stunning new private dining room, alive with artful drama and whimsy—and tailored to any affair.
Postino WineCafé First Look
A first look at dynamic, market-first “industrial winecafé” Postino WineCafé, slated to open in Village District this spring.
But First, Brunch
But first, brunch. On Saturdays and Sundays, these are the spots you can most likely find the Raleigh Magazine team chowing down on our brunch faves.
Brunch on This
As brunch becomes serious business in Raleigh, we look at the history and round up the best brunch patios in town.
Oh, Mother!
Give your mom the gift of local this Mother’s Day! Here are 7 Raleigh gift ideas for that special woman in your life.
Game Time
Progress is being made on two new spots coming to Fenton in Cary: Sports & Social and PBR Cowboy Bar. Get the scoop here!
31 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Sept. 15–21
There’s a host of fun events happening in Raleigh this week—from fests to fundraisers to football and more!