
Rise and Dine – Where to Get Brunch in Erie, PA
Tuesday Mar 11th, 2025
Sunday Brunch: that incredible breakfast and lunch that allows you to indulge in both sweet and savory delights. More than a meal, brunch is a social event, weekend ritual, and culinary celebration rolled into one delicious experience. Catch up with your friends and family and treat yourselves to a mid-morning feast at the below Erie area eateries.

At Oliver's Rooftop, you'll find a brunch menu that boasts tempting items such as the Oliver’s omelet stuffed with meats, cheese and vegetables and the enormous half-pound brunch burger. What sets this restaurant apart are the spectacular rooftop views of Presque Isle State Park and Lake Erie.
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Julius, a traditional Mexican restaurant inside downtown’s historic Maennerchor building, serves authentic world cuisine with a Mexican twist. Their prix fixe brunch menu showcases locally sourced ingredients from area markets, farms, and their garden, with dishes like Huevos al Albanil, poached eggs in tomato sauce with cactus, bringing vibrant flavors to the table.
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In 2024, Altered State Distillery introduced a full-service kitchen, enhancing its status as an award-winning distillery by adding lunch, dinner, and a buzz-worthy Sunday brunch. With a casual, industrial-chic vibe, Sunday’s scratch-made brunch boasts Mexican-inspired dishes like the fundido skillet with house-made chorizo, perfectly paired with a spicy Bloody Mary, and the Southern benedict with house-made sausage, a perfect complement to Altered State’s decadent maple espresso martini.
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with acoustic music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At Twisted Elk Brewery in Lake City, bold flavors and smooth sips go hand in hand, especially during Sunday brunch. A fan favorite, the benedict brunch elk burger stacks Swiss cheese, egg, and rich hollandaise on this juicy patty, delivering pure indulgence. Pair it with Twisted Elk’s beermosa, a crisp and refreshing country blond ale.
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Calamari’s Squid Row brunch is a Sunday tradition for many before heading off to catch a Downtown Erie performance, game, or exhibit. Calamari’s has been serving traditional brunch favorites for years, including custom 3-egg omelets and loaded frittatas.
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The Cork 1794 seamlessly melds uncommon style with an incredible brunch of traditional favorites and chef-inspired dishes. With offerings such as crab benedict, breakfast egg strata, and short rib grilled cheese, each bite is exceptional. Their standout selection of brunch-themed martinis, mimosas, and bloody marys provide the perfect pairing for an elevated experience.
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill brunch delicious such as grilled salmon benedict, shrimp and grits, steak and egg bowls, bacon and egg brioche, and the enormous smothered tenderloin breakfast burrito. End brunch on a sweet note with a Peach Bellini brunch cocktail or an order of baked French toast with fresh berries.
Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In addition to small-batch artisan distilling products, Fuhrman’s cider, and fresh baked goods, Luminary Distilling, Eatery, Fuhrman's Cider’s Sunday brunch features comforting menu selections and signature cocktails. The breakfast pizza is a crowd-pleaser made with house-made dough and covered edge to edge with garlic chive aioli spread, chorizo, bacon, a three-cheese blend, red peppers, onions, egg, arugula, and hollandaise. Rise-N-Shine Flights let you sample expertly crafted Bloody Marys, margaritas, mimosas, or a Luminary flight with five half-ounce pours of house made spirits of any spirit. A deliciously curated smaller brunch menu is available on Saturdays.
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Skunk and Goat Tavern in the picturesque town of North East offers a fun, flavorful twist on a classic brunch experience with inspired dishes and creative cocktails. The Gibson is a hearty menu favorite featuring two eggs cooked your way, all the meats (sausage, bacon, ham), breakfast potatoes and toast. Wash it down with one of four mimosa selections: traditional, pomegranate, beermosa, or IPA-mosa.
Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In addition to traditional brunch favorites, three-egg omelets, cinnamon rolls, soups, and sandwiches, at the Oasis Pub & Tiki Bar Sunday brunch, you can indulge in the Ultimate Bloody Mary - also known as "a meal in a glass". This hearty twist on a classic Sunday brunch cocktail comes with three skewers stacked with shrimp, bacon, a hard-boiled egg, cheese, and a Slim Jim.
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday brunch at Mi Scuzi Ristorante Italiano promises a feast for the senses, blending fresh flavors with a touch of elegance. The impressive spread features a salad bar, seasonal fruit, waffles, fresh seafood, made-to-order omelets, and a rotating selection of chef-curated entrees such as Nutella French toast.
Brunch is offered the first Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.