Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Reno
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Reno
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 Reno 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!
#29. Liberty Food & Wine Exchange
- Rating: 4.2/5 (56 reviews)
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#28. Great Full Gardens SOUTH MEADOWS
- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
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#27. Peg's Glorified Ham N Eggs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
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#26. Casa Grande
- Rating: 4.2/5 (98 reviews)
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#25. Pj & Co. Restaurant & Saloon
- Rating: 4.4/5 (75 reviews)
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#24. Archie's Giant Hamburgers
- Rating: 4.4/5 (96 reviews)
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#23. Bertha Miranda's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4/5 (232 reviews)
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#22. Old Granite Street Eatery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (201 reviews)
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#21. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (195 reviews)
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#20. Top Deck Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (276 reviews)
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#19. Grand Cafe
- Rating: 3.7/5 (363 reviews)
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#18. Gold-N-Silver Inn
- Rating: 4/5 (231 reviews)
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#17. The Grand Buffet
- Rating: 3.8/5 (490 reviews)
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#16. Cafe Whitney
- Rating: 4.4/5 (94 reviews)
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#15. Sup
- Rating: 4.4/5 (158 reviews)
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#14. Cafe Milano
- Rating: 4.1/5 (253 reviews)
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#13. Great Basin Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.1/5 (202 reviews)
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#12. Pegs Glorified Ham n Eggs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
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#11. Millies
- Rating: 4/5 (364 reviews)
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#10. Biscotti's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (471 reviews)
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#9. Cafe Central
- Rating: 4/5 (506 reviews)
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#8. Wild River Grille
- Rating: 4.2/5 (622 reviews)
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#7. Two Chicks Reno
- Rating: 4.5/5 (250 reviews)
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#6. Squeeze In
- Rating: 4.6/5 (516 reviews)
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#5. Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1374 reviews)
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#4. Purple Parrot
- Rating: 4.3/5 (528 reviews)
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#3. Great Full Gardens Cafe and Eatery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (539 reviews)
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#2. Peg's Glorified Ham n Eggs
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1599 reviews)
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#1. Squeeze In NW Reno
- Rating: 4.7/5 (397 reviews)
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