After a week crammed with classes, work and assignments, it’s important to find time to relax and enjoy the environment outside of, well, inside. While the beach, shopping or working out are viable options, why not grab some friends and socialize around yummy food, sweet drinks and an inviting atmosphere? Why not brunch?
Louie Bossi’s
1032 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, $$
Louie Bossi’s puts on an extended brunch, offering specials every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Choose to indulge in their outside oasis on a beautiful day, under gazebos and surrounded by trees, or in air conditioning if rain or humidity impedes. Brunch-goers can fill up on any of the restaurant’s specialty items, like whole grain Nutella waffles, classic spaghetti, tricolore and pear salad or the much-loved pizzas, while enjoying $12 unlimited mimosas, Bloody Marys, Bellinis and Aperol spritzes with entrée purchase for anyone 21 and up.
Taco Craft
204 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, $
Serving brunch every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Taco Craft offers a variety of Mexican options, such as braised chicken or chorizo tacos, coconut and dulce de leche French toast, Mexican omelets and huevos diablos. Aside from their extensive list of delicious food, the restaurant is alive with a DJ and seating at the inside bar and tables or along the main street of downtown Himmarshee Village. Ladies of age are offered free mimosas and sangrias with menu item purchase.
Rok: Brgr
208 SW 2nd St, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301, $$
Rok:Brgr: Burger Bar and Gastropub, a laidback sister restaurant to Taco Craft, also serves brunch every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch-goers can chill out inside or outside while scarfing down specialty options like the signature Rok:Brgr, Fat Elvis Waffles, lobster BLT and hangover sandwich part one or two.
Tap 42
1411 S Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, $$
A naturally crowded spot, Tap 42 hosts brunch every Saturday and Sunday inside or on their outside patio from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offering an array of brunch items such as white chocolate strawberry pancakes, “Green Eggs & Ham” benedict, smoked salmon bagel and oven-baked shrimp mac and cheese, their menu has something for everyone. Those of age can pay $15 for bottomless mimosas, Bloody Marys and Funky Buddha Floridian to accompany their meals.
Green Street Cafe
3468 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 , $$
Comfortable seating inside and outside, this Coconut Creek gem gives brunchers the opportunity to people watch while munching on yummy menu items like the Nutella-filled or coconut-crusted French toast, herbs and tomato omelet and red velvet pancakes.
Bull Market
210 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, $$
Voted best brunch by Broward’s New Times, Bull Market offers a Saturday and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch-goers can dive into the urban restaurant’s infamous $24 brunch buffet or menu items such as the BBQ chicken tacos, general Tso chicken and waffles, short rib benedict and the chef’s stuffed French toast special. Ladies of age can spend five more dollars for unlimited beverages to enjoy inside or outside of the relaxed pub.
Written by Jacqueline Lytle
