6 Places Around the World for the Perfect Brunch
The versatility and beauty of brunch is nothing new. The popularity of this meal on social media has continued to increase in recent years, being the perfect combination of two delicious meals: breakfast and lunch, resulting in interesting and unusual dishes. Its typical consumption was on weekends and holidays, but today, brunch is consumed without rules, ideal for those who want to have an unpretentious meal in the middle of the morning, with no set end time.
Usually, brunch ends up replacing lunch, so it's important to include more sustainable foods, in addition to the traditional breakfast dishes. The best-known dishes for this type of meal mix British and American references, adding items from the Full English Breakfast as well as more fresh recipes such as toast with avocado. However, brunch is super adaptable, and is greatly influenced by the culture of the place where it's being served. So, no matter what country you're in, tasting brunch at a local restaurant always promises to be a different and interesting experience. With that in mind, L'OFFICIEL has set aside a few places to have the perfect brunch anywhere in the world, as soon as it’s possible to travel safely again.
Mad & Kaffe—Copenhagen, Denmark
In addition to the cozy atmosphere, Mad & Kaffe has a different style of service, creating a unique experience with each visit. There, it's possible to assemble a personalized brunch, combining different items offered on the menu to compose the dish, such as diverse and traditional Danish breads, scrambled eggs, avocado mousse with tomatoes, salmon, bacon, and several other ingredients. The other highlight is the coffees and teas of the house, made by hand with organic, raw materials.
Le Café Plum—Wellington, New Zealand
The space, despite being aimed at drinks and cocktails, serves several brunch options, ideal for those looking for lighter dishes, such as peach and cream crepes and toasted flatbread with homemade hummus, and seasonal pickles. In addition, Le Café Plum is perfect for those who want to combine dishes with various drinks, wines, or beers, which collaborate to make brunch time even more delicious. Among the options are an espresso martini, Aperol spritz, and a Jungle Bird.
HM Food Café—São Paulo, Brazil
In addition to the traditional Brazilian coffee, it's fun to visit establishments that serve a traditional brunch with national ingredients. At HM Food Café, taste the shakshuka, a dish composed of eggs cooked in tomato sauce with peppers and spices, accompanied by breads. Also served is the famous toast with scrambled eggs, avocado, and parma ham in a eye-catching composition.
Café Méricourt—Paris, France
French brunch is sophisticated and delicious, and can be tasted in well-known establishments, such as Café Méricourt, a space with a typically Parisian aesthetic. It's impossible not to try some dishes loved by local customers, such as green eggs covered with feta cheese, soft pancakes served with seasonal fruits, and the country's iconic sweets and pastries.
Plow—San Francisco, USA
Despite not serving wild innovations, Plow is known for excellence in brunch classics, with a traditional dish consisting of eggs, homemade pork sausage hamburgers, chicken sausage with apple, and delicious lemon and ricotta pancakes, accompanied by crunchy, peeled potatoes. Finally, the menu offers craft beers and drinks like mimosas, perfect to accompany any brunch.
Eno—Mexico City, Mexico
The cozy-looking restaurant is perfect for those looking for a brunch with local elements, with dishes like zucchini flower quesadillas, french toast with homemade jam, and organic yogurt with honey. To accompany, the restaurant serves hot and cold coffees, hot chocolate, and smoothies with unusual combinations such as celery, spinach, pineapple, parsley, and orange.
