Craving breakfast and brunch food? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top breakfast and brunch restaurants around Lakewood, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Borderline Cafe
Topping the list is Borderline Cafe. Located at 18510 Detroit Ave., the diner, breakfast and brunch spot is the highest rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in Lakewood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 183 reviews on Yelp.
This spot fuses traditional American fare with Southwest flavors. Look out for chorizo, breakfast or veggie burritos, house specialities like bacon avocado Benedict, huevos rancheros or veggie quesadillas, and Cubano, bacon chipotle and tomato basil sandwiches. Take a look at the full menu here.
2. Southern Cafe
Next up is Southern Cafe, situated at 11817 Detroit Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 135 reviews on Yelp, the Southern, soul food and breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.
This cash only restaurant is headed and inspired by the culinary instincts of chef Tony Fortner. Fortner started in as a chef in 1979 and now "is bringing a fresh, new, creative twist on traditional soul food," according to the their website. This place serves up weekend breakfast and everyday fare includes small bites, soups, salads and entrees.
Notable menu options include buttermilk fried chicken and waffles, a catfish po' boy, and chicken and shrimp alfredo. Breakfast choices include traditional French toast, fried egg sandwiches and veggie omelets, among others. Take a look at the full range of menu options here.
3. Pier W
Pier W, located at 12700 Lake Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the New American and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 421 reviews.
This luxury dining experience is set on the shores of Lake Erie and has been offering seafood since 1965. Pier W offers brunch, lunch and cocktails. The deck is open daily from 4-8 p.m. and sports its own menu.
Stop in for brunch and order the Grand Brunch, with offerings including beef, seafood and specialty dishes. Load up on fare like prime sirloin, seasoned breakfast potatoes and poached Atlantic salmon. Lunch fare includes sandwiches, like the Maine lobster roll; appetizers like shrimp cocktails; and salad entrees such as the grilled chicken piadina on flatbread. Take a look at the lunch menu here.
4. The Place To Be
The Place To Be, a diner and breakfast and brunch spot that offers fast food and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 96 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1391 Warren Road to see for yourself.
Offering traditional American fare, guests can expect breakfast classics like three-egg omelets, breakfast sandwiches, skillets and Benedicts. Zero in on the steak and eggs; the protein-heavy crazy omelet with ham, sausage, bacon, peppers and tomatoes; or the Greek skillet, pita bread topped with home fries, gyro meat, onions and feta cheese.
5. Ice Cream Joy
Check out Ice Cream Joy, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp. You can find the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers ice cream, frozen yogurt, coffee and tea, at 15210 Madison Ave.
Grab some brunch and coffee and follow it up with a scoop, cone or bowl of ice cream. Build your own toast, oats or salad for brunch by combining your choice of base and toppings. Ice Cream Joy offers local roaster Six Shooter Coffee's blends. Ice cream flavors include almond butter, avocado vanilla, mocha chip, salted pistachio and more. Take a look at the full ice cream menu here.
