Nothing says vacation quite like a leisurely brunch. If your plans for the day ahead include wine tasting, brunch is a perfect way to fuel up before you start sipping. Napa Valley is home to more than 150 restaurants and cafés, so choosing the perfect brunch spot can be a bit overwhelming. Here, are some suggestions for where to go and what to eat when it’s too late for breakfast, but it’s not quite lunchtime.

Downtown Napa

Kitchen Door

Enjoy a laidback brunch in Downtown Napa at this locals' favorite restaurant. You'll find a delicious assortment of brunch items like buttermilk pancakes, breakfast burger, chilaquiles rojos, breakfast pho ga, eggs benedict, and the ‘One-eyed Pig’ ham and cheese stuffed pancake. Start your day with a mimosa or bloody mary, or the adventurous can try a ‘Hair of the Dog’ American lager with a shot of kimchi juice, or a Carajillo coffee with tequila and coffee liqueur.
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.

The Grove at Copia

For a farm-to-table experience, try the weekend brunch at The Grove at Copia, the signature restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America in Downtown Napa. Whether you dine outdoors in the garden under the olive trees or in the dining room with views of the kitchens, enjoy their Mediterranean-inspired dishes like tomato-baked eggs, truffled egg scramble, or rye sourdough and semolina pancakes.
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.

Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar

Bottomless bloody marys and mimosas with a view sound just about right at Archer Hotel’s rooftop bar, Sky & Vine, in Downtown Napa. Their brunch is set outside (covered bar and heat lamps for those foggy Napa mornings) and leans in hard on the sweet and savory menu of beignets with bourbon caramel sauce, biscuits and chorizo gravy, and chicken & waffles. But it’s that panoramic rooftop view of Napa that takes brunch to a whole other level.
Brunch available Sundays.

Napa General Store

Brunch at this Downtown Napa restaurant comes with a spacious patio and a commanding view of the Napa River. The Napa Scramble with goat cheese, spinach, and smoked bacon is a solid option, and the smoked salmon flatbread is always a fave. To spice up your morning, order a ‘Hand-Shaken Horseradish Bloody Mary’ (or two).
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.

Grace’s Table

This Downtown Napa favorite is known for its iron-skillet cornbread with lavender honey butter – there’s nothing like it elsewhere in the valley. Grace’s Table draws its influence from North and South America, France, and Italy; this explains the eclectic menu that comprises items such as pulled pork and egg tacos, shrimp and grits, and Argentine empanadas (to name a few).
Brunch available daily.

City of Napa

Boon Fly Café

No brunch at this contemporary Carneros hotspot (it’s actually on property at the Carneros Resort & Spa) is complete without an order of mini cinnamon-sugar doughnuts, made to order every time. Other menu highlights include corned beef hash, triple-stack pancakes, and avocado toast with unexpected seasonal toppings.
Brunch available daily.

FARM Restaurant + Bar

Known for the expansive culinary gardens that supply their fresh, farm-to-table cuisine, brunch at FARM is no different. Brunch is served family-style and includes farm benny with corned beef, banana fosters waffles, and crispy potatoes. (FARM is also located at the Carneros Resort & Spa.)
Brunch available Sundays.

​​Bear at Stanly Ranch

The brunch at Bear (located at the Stanly Ranch resort) includes lots of fresh, healthy fare – from a variety of salads and farm-fresh vegetables to chia pudding. But don’t worry, those looking for a more robust option before a day of wine tasting won’t be disappointed, with pancakes, gravlax, and eggs benedict on the menu.
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.

La Cheve Bakery & Brews

La Cheve Bakery & Brews is a family-owned Mexican bakery, craft beer taproom, and a restaurant all in one. The restaurant is known for its conchas, flan French toast (seriously), and rotating house brews. It also is famous for the surroundings – the Old Adobe House the eatery calls home is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The patio is dog friendly so feel free to bring the pooch.
Brunch available daily.

Southside Cafe

Get a little taste of heaven at this hip and modern café in South Napa. Many guests come for the coffee – it’s some of the best in the city – but menu items such as chilaquiles, biscuits and gravy, and protein bowls are popular, too.
Breakfast available daily.
 

Yountville/Rutherford

Ad Hoc

Thomas Keller has several great breakfast options in Yountville (such as Bouchon Bistro and Bouchon Bakery), but the ambiance here is fun and relaxed. In true Ad Hoc style, a 3-course menu is offered, with the menu changing each week. The famous buttermilk fried chicken is a must, and it pairs nicely with a mimosa.
Brunch available Sundays.

Lucy Restaurant & Bar at Bardessono

Located at the Bardessono resort in Yountville, Lucy Restaurant & Bar offers indoor and outdoor seating. Their a la carte menu offers decadent items like Croque Madame, traditional smoked salmon, oysters, eggs benedict, Sonoma duck confit, and much more.
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.

The Restaurant at Auberge

Locals and visitors alike swear by the on-site restaurant at Auberge du Soleil resort. After all, this fine dining restaurant has earned 16 consecutive Michelin Stars. The brunch menu features duck confit hash, crispy artichokes, and Maine lobster omelet paired with a glass of Schramsberg sparkling Brut Rose. The view of the valley from the open-air terrace is spectacular.
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.
 

St. Helena

Acacia House

The restaurant tucked into the luxurious Alila resort takes a whimsical approach to the standard brunch classics from all over the world – enjoy Tuna Niçoise, moules frites, or chicken schnitzel. If you’re looking for lighter fare, the avocado toast or the chips and dip bring the fun while still leaving you satiated.
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.

The Charter Oak

Chef Christopher Kostow serves up a stellar brunch menu at this St. Helena hotspot, with one-of-a-kind options such as hearth-grilled grapefruit, baked apple pancake, and the smoked trout platter. All the restaurant’s other menu items are available at brunch as well; ordering the raw veggies with fermented soy dip is a must.
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.

Forum at Meadowood

Enjoy brunch with family and friends at this elegant-yet-relaxed restaurant at Meadowood resort. The dishes here all showcase seasonal offerings from Meadowood Farm, and include hearty egg dishes and sandwiches, fresh salads and cold-pressed juices, as well as Model Bakery English muffins and other baked goods. Be sure to order the “tater tots” with caviar – it's an indulgence not to be missed!
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.

Farmstead Restaurant

Relax on the open-air patio at this St. Helena restaurant that is owned and operated by the folks at Long Meadow Ranch. Start with an order of mini ham sandwiches with pepper jelly, then throw down a rack of some Heritage St. Louis ribs. The biscuits with “Life Everlasting” sausage gravy will make your stomach happy, too. Farmstead serves a full bar all weekend long.
Brunch available Sundays.

Model Bakery

Napa Valley’s most famous bakery is a great spot for brunch – even if the fast-casual vibe is a bit less formal than the one you might find at sit-down restaurants. English muffins at Model are legendary – slather one with jelly and you’ve got a complete meal. Other brunchy items include egg dishes, avocado toast, fruit salad, and more.
Breakfast available daily.
 

Calistoga

TRUSS Restaurant + Bar at Four Seasons Resort

The ‘Lazy Brunch’ at Truss can’t be missed – kick it off with the ‘Bubbles and Pearls’ combo of a half dozen oysters accompanied by a bottle of sparkling wine from local favorite Schramsberg. Or, pair a bloody mary with a Croque Madame made with country style ham and french gruyere, or a breakfast pizza topped with hash browns, bacon, and garlic cream.
Brunch available Sundays.

Solbar at Solage Calistoga

This vegan-friendly eatery at Solage boasts some of the most inviting outdoor dining anywhere in Napa Valley. Start your brunch with a ‘breakfast cocktail’ such as a Bloody Maria with chile-herb tequila then move on to options like overnight rolled oats, chilled coconut chia pudding, and dungeness crab benedict.
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.

Sam’s Social Club

The expansive open-air patio at this Indian Springs Resort & Spa restaurant is the perfect spot to linger over brunch. Food items are classics done well – from the smoked salmon bagel to the egg in the hole with brioche and porcini cream. The burger is one of the best in the valley, and the coconut chia pudding with berries is a fun twist on a standard parfait. Don’t leave without sampling the ‘Candy Cap Churros’ with cinnamon and dulce de leche.
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.

Evangeline

One of the most underappreciated restaurants in the entire valley, this bistro-style eatery on the west end of town serves up French & Creole dishes and hearty brunch items such as shrimp and grits, fried chicken and waffles, and oysters. Drink options include bloody marys, mimosas, and bellinis, as well as a full complement of local wines. If possible, grab a seat on the outdoor patio.
Brunch available Saturdays & Sundays.