Can’t decide on breakfast or lunch? Where to find brunch spots in Macon
Brunch is a popular meal here with Macon diners. There are plenty of options and lots of great dishes to try from traditional to more innovative takes on brunch. Here is a look at some of the options in Macon.
Kinjo Kitchen + Cocktails
Location: 497 2nd Street
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. reservations can be made on Resy or by calling 478-219-9944
Kinjo offers brunch every second Saturday of the month but also adds additional brunch days for special occasions, so watch social media for updates. The wasabi-infused bloody marys offer a different twist on the traditional drink. The Korean fried chicken is a fan favorite but the newly added kimchi burger is worth trying. Kinjo is also adding bottomless mimosas to its brunch menu.
Oliver’s Corner Bistro
Location: 496 2nd Street
Brunch hours: Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m..; Sunday 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Shrimp and grits is the standout brunch dish at Oliver’s. Diners might also enjoy some of the restaurant’s signature sandwiches, like their Reuben. There are also bottomless mimosas which are important when it comes to a good brunch
Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen
Location: 450 3rd Street
Brunch hours: Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bloody Marys, biscuits and briskets, the true triple play of a good brunch at Piedmont. They offer a country-fried brisket biscuit but also the option to build your own. Other standouts include the chicken and waffles, as well as the brisket hash. The beer and drinks are a must.
Macon Beer Company
Location: 458 2nd Street
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Macon Beer Company has quickly asserted itself as one of the premier brunch spots in town with innovative dishes and novelty drinks. Each month MBC releases a new brunch menu on its Facebook page. The loaded bloody marys are a meal on top of the brunch staple with toppings like a fried lobster tail and a mini cheeseburger.
Parish
Location: 580 Cherry Street
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Customers can get a filled-up on bottomless mimosas with a New Orleans twist on some brunch favorites. The crab cakes Benedict are for those looking to go a bit more outside the traditional brunch but also have items like french toast or shrimp and grits. Parish also offers beignets for people who want to satisfy their sweet tooth at brunch.
Dovetail
Location: 543 Cherry Street
Brunch hours: Sunday 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Dovetail has something for everyone at its brunch with things like the brisket hash or steak and eggs. It is the perfect brunch spot to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary. Make sure to make reservations though, as this can be a popular brunch spot.
Fountain of Juice
Location: 4123 Forsyth Road Suite I
Brunch hours: Saturday 10:30 a.m.-3p.m.
This might be one of the best kept secret brunch spots with delicious food and bottomless mimosas. There are large cathead biscuits with turkey sausage sawmill gravy as well as a blackened shrimp and grits with pimento cheese on top.
Bearfoot Tavern
Location: 468 2nd Street
Brunch hours: Sunday 11:30 a.m- 3 p.m.
The variety is one of the major benefits to grabbing brunch at Bearfoot. The restaurant offers chicken and biscuits, a chef’s omelet, wings and spring rolls. There is an option for even the pickiest of eaters on the menu.
This story was originally published May 7, 2021 at 12:00 PM.