Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Harrisburg
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg 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!
#26. Mr. Deli & Mrs. Too
- Rating: 3.8/5 (22 reviews)
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#25. Bagel Lovers
- Rating: 4.4/5 (14 reviews)
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#24. Promenade Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
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#23. Roxy's Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (51 reviews)
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#22. City Line Diner
- Rating: 3.9/5 (42 reviews)
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#21. Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar
- Rating: 3.8/5 (51 reviews)
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#20. Friendly's
- Rating: 3.8/5 (74 reviews)
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#19. Angie's
- Rating: 4/5 (27 reviews)
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#18. Dalicia Bakery and Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
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#17. Skyline Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (147 reviews)
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#16. My Taste Of India Inc
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
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#15. Sturges Speakeasy
- Rating: 4.1/5 (106 reviews)
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#14. Yellow Bird Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
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#13. Rubicon
- Rating: 4.2/5 (108 reviews)
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#12. Mellow Minded Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
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#11. Note. Bistro and Winebar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
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#10. Front Street Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (215 reviews)
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#9. Peachtree Family Dining
- Rating: 4.2/5 (150 reviews)
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#8. Mangia Qui
- Rating: 4.4/5 (231 reviews)
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#7. Au Bon Lieu
- Rating: 4.6/5 (176 reviews)
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#6. Dodge City Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (388 reviews)
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#5. Cafe Fresco Center City
- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
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#4. Capitol Diner
- Rating: 3.9/5 (866 reviews)
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#3. Tomato Pie Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (403 reviews)
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#2. O'Reilly's Tap Room & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (559 reviews)
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#1. The Millworks
- Rating: 4.4/5 (631 reviews)
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