Best Places to Brunch in Greater Lafayette

Brunch! When you think of this word, what comes to mind? The definition is the following: "a late morning meal eaten instead of breakfast and lunch." What a boring definition for a meal that we think is so much fun. Brunch is fascinating cocktails, a bouffage of delectable breakfast and lunch specialty treats, and memorable time spent with family and friends.

Our VLWL Team set out to find the "Best Places to Brunch in Greater Lafayette". Enjoy this list and please feel free to share your views on our social accounts! #homeofpurdue and share your favorite place to brunch!

• Cellar Wine Bistro:
  • First and third Sunday of each month. Brunch hours are from 10am to 2pm. 
    • They offer a full selection of wine as well as $7 Mimosas and $25 pitchers of Mimosas.  Those can be made with either orange juice or pomegranate juice, which is really popular. 
    • We recommend sitting outdoors on the patio, enjoying the sights and sounds of Downtown Lafayette, and sipping on a mimosa!

• Ripple & Company:
  • Every Saturday and Sunday. Brunch hours are from 10am to 2pm.
    • Emily from VLWL shares, "Ripple and Company provides a lively and modern environment for Brunch. The menu changes often keeping meal options new and exciting. Every menu item is chef grade quality and always photo worthy. Between mimosas and great food, you’re in for a good time."
• Bistro 501:
  • Every Sunday. Brunch hours are from 10:30am to 2pm.
    • Sara from VLWL shares, "Our family loves to sit out on the patio and bask in all the amazing Bistro 501 dishes. One family favorites is their biscuits and gravy. Freshly baked buttermilk biscuits, Maple-chili sausage gravy, & home fries. The biscuits are light and fluffy and the gravy is seasoned to perfection. The home fries are small and crispy and many times we even order more! Our 9 year old daughter raves about the pancakes and always orders a shirley temple mocktail! She feels so grown up like she is getting a cocktail like the adults!"
• Nom Nom Tacos & Tequila:
  • Every Sunday. Brunch hours are from 10am to 2pm.
    • "Nom Nom Tacos and Tequila’s brunch is a must for any foodie looking for a fun local brunch spot. Before you even take a bite of your meal you are left in awe and immediately pulling your phone out for a photo. I ordered the avocado toast which is served with an egg. To top it all off, garnishes of green and red onion and tomato enhance the flavor for a filling breakfast. And if you’re looking for something to wash it all down with, during brunch at Nom Nom’s offers $15 bottomless mimosas. So grab your friends for this Instagram pic worthy brunch in downtown Lafayette!" Gabbi from VLWL imparts.
• The Black Sparrow:
  • The last Sunday of every month. 10am to 2pm.
  • Ages 21+
    • Jo from VLWL shares, "The last Sunday of every month is the most wonderful Black Sparrow Brunch. Each brunch has a different theme or food that they are honoring with their awesome chefs whipping up these breakfast delights. From Tiki themed ham breakfasts to black bean arepas, a Chinese New Year brunch or bruschetta baguette and sweet tea French toast. You can’t go wrong. The brunches are from 10AM to 2PM and there often is a line, but well worth the wait."
• 8Eleven Modern Bistro:
  • Every Saturday and Sunday. Brunch hours are from 7am to 2pm.
    • Oysters, crepes, bread pudding french toast, Boilermaker Bloody - these are just a sampling of items offered at 8Eleven.  What is a Boilermaker Bloody you ask? Wheatley vodka, jalapeno bloody mix, house garnish - a brunch drink not to be missed!  Enjoy along with a few slices of their thick-cut peppered bacon!

• Sixth Street Dive:
  • Every Sunday. 11am to 3pm.
  • Ages 21+
    • Liz, Marketing Director of Arni's Corporate Office, shares, "I really love the 6th Street Dive Brunch. They have a delicious Blood Orange Mimosa and you can’t pass up Chicken Fried Bacon!"
• Flying High Tea:
  • Tuesday through Friday, 11am to 2:30pm. Saturday, 10am to 2pm. Sunday, 10am to 1pm.
    • Greater Lafayette's newest brunch location offers a different selection of items for every season. Enjoy their prix fixe where you can pick one item from each category: appetizer, soup/salad, entree and dessert. Every order comes with bottomless iced tea and a cup of hot tea of choice with dessert. Their brunch menu changes monthly so check their website for details. 

• Walt's Other Pub:
  • Every Sunday. 11am to 2pm
    • Known for their great pub food, Walt's is a place to enjoy a beer on a Sunday while munching on chicken wings tossed in their signature sauces. For brunch try their Breakfast Pizza; queso, scrambled egg, sausage, bacon, and cheddar jackcheese on round pizza dough. Served with a side of sausage gravy.
• Walt's Pub & Grill:
  • Every Sunday. 11am to 2pm
    • Sip a glass of wine on Walt's Patio while enjoying a relaxing view of the pond. Eat a hearty breakfast of pancakes, country-fried chicken, steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy and more.