Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Phoenix
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Phoenix
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Phoenix using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#32. Gallo Blanco Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (310 reviews)
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#31. Vovomeena
- Rating: 4.6/5 (125 reviews)
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#30. Chico Malo
- Rating: 4.3/5 (187 reviews)
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#29. First Watch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
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#28. Pointe In Tyme
- Rating: 4.1/5 (428 reviews)
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#27. North Italia
- Rating: 4.4/5 (238 reviews)
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#26. Yard House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (405 reviews)
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#25. The Gladly
- Rating: 4.4/5 (200 reviews)
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#24. Scramble, a Breakfast & Lunch Joint
- Rating: 4.5/5 (257 reviews)
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#23. Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak
- Rating: 4.1/5 (528 reviews)
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#22. TEXAZ Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (336 reviews)
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#21. Cibo
- Rating: 4.4/5 (461 reviews)
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#20. The Courtyard Cafe at the Heard Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
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#19. Gertrude's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (816 reviews)
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#18. McArthur's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1469 reviews)
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#17. White Chocolate Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1122 reviews)
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#16. The Henry
- Rating: 4.3/5 (528 reviews)
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#15. T. Cook's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (766 reviews)
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#14. True Food Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (657 reviews)
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#13. Matt's Big Breakfast
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1135 reviews)
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#12. Phoenix City Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (379 reviews)
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#11. Chelsea's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1097 reviews)
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#10. Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (341 reviews)
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#9. Postino Central
- Rating: 4.7/5 (248 reviews)
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#8. Seasons 52
- Rating: 4.5/5 (715 reviews)
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#7. Pure Green - Juice Bar Arcadia
- Rating: -1/5 (0 reviews)
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#6. Postino B-Side
- Rating: 4.6/5 (487 reviews)
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#5. Breakfast Club
- Rating: 4.5/5 (532 reviews)
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#4. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (439 reviews)
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#3. Original Breakfast House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (415 reviews)
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#2. Rusconi's American Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (934 reviews)
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#1. Foley Ranch
- Rating: 4/5 (10 reviews)
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