Sundays are for sleeping in and replenishing your body, all to prepare yourself for another week. These five Lehigh Valley restaurants offer a scrumptious brunch for you to enjoy on your day of rest. From simple omelets to an award-winning chili and egg bake, your taste buds have a plethora of options:
The Breakfast Table
This breakfast nook prides itself on its use of the freshest ingredients. Every dish is made to order and absolutely nothing is premade.
Guests will feel as if they’re eating in their own kitchen surrounded by friends. The Breakfast Table’s atmosphere is quaint and homey—its customers are its first priority.
Besides its regular menu, different specials are made available almost every day. Try a freshly made omelet with your choice of ingredients, cannoli French toast or a quiche of the day. Go for a quesadilla or a panini made with grilled marinated vegetables and fresh mozzarella cheese.
This restaurant loves to try unique variations of classic foods. If you’re in the mood for pancakes you’ll be sure to see a flavor you’ve never tried before. Other special items include different style flatbreads, sausage pies and more.
Bright colors emit a sense of happiness when you dine at the Breakfast Table. The large helpings of food make you feel comforted and at home. 1315 Tatamy Rd., Palmer Township, (610) 252-8783
The Hamilton Kitchen and Bar
Take a trip to downtown Allentown, where you can find a sophisticated dining experience mixed with an exceptional brunch menu. The Hamilton Kitchen and Bar prides itself on its “classic urban American feel” that brings guests together for a comforting meal and authentic conversation.
All of Hamilton’s breakfast meats are cured and smoked in-house. Try a waffle sausage sandwich made with fried egg, cheddar and maple syrup or take a stab at the Hamilton’s breakfast pizza topped with country ham, fried egg, asparagus and Parmesan. These twists on traditional meals make your experience one of a kind.
The restaurant’s vaulted ceilings create a spacious and inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re in the mood for some housemade doughnuts with caramel-bourbon and chocolate dipping sauces or a beet cured salmon and braised squash, the Hamilton Kitchen and Bar in Allentown is sure to please. 645 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, (610) 433-3535
Tapas on Main
Sunday brunch has Tapas on Main written all over it. The Bethlehem restaurant welcomes guests to its authentic Spanish style brunch, which includes an array of menu items. Small dishes go a long way here.
Tapas’ cozy feel, large bar area and quaint tables set the mood for a casual meal. Watch people pass by the windows as you dig into your brunch and talk to your family and friends.
Enjoy the crab Benedict, made like the classic dish but served over English muffins with a saffron hollandaise sauce and fresh jumbo lump crabmeat. If you’re in the mood for something a bit more familiar, try the steak and eggs served with homefries, a frittata or a flatbread with ham, spinach and fried eggs. 500 Main St., Bethlehem, (610) 868-8903
Two Rivers Brewing Company
For a bit of a historic and rustic feel, trek over to visit Two Rivers Brewing Company in Easton. The building dates back to the 1800s and was once utilized as a hotel.
Minimal renovations prepared the space for what it is now. Its tin ceilings were fixed up and painted and the long-standing terrazzo floors are still intact today.
When guests enter Two Rivers, they’re greeted with a spacious and vintage atmosphere. Dark brown colors encompass the main dining room, which includes a large bar space and ornate ceilings.
While taking in the notable ambience the brewing company has to offer, don’t forget to order a delectable brunch. Some menu items include braised short ribs and cheese grits served with bacon and roasted tomatoes and an award-winning chili and egg bake made with a cornbread flapjack with avocado, cheddar cheese and scallions.
Remember to try a morning cocktail with your plate such as a bloody mary or a mimosa. 542 Northampton St., Easton, (610) 829-1131
Torre
Customers are in for a treat when they eat at Torre. The eclectic atmosphere greets you as soon as you open the doors. Bright orange and yellow colors are found on the walls, tall ceilings create a spacious feel and multicolored murals and Spanish paintings decorate the rooms.
Try a brunch cocktail to get you started, such as a “La pintamosa” made with pomegranate tequila, pomegranate juice and champagne.
Torre is sure to bring out your exotic side, as its menu items are authentic to its culture. For example, try the Chilaquiles, a dish made with tortilla chips simmered in enchilada sauce, fried egg, chicken tinga and queso fresco. Another brunch special is a Pueblo burrito created with a flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, chorizo, smoked bacon, avocado, salsa roja and Chihuahua cheese.
If you’re looking for something slightly more familiar, order the Pan Mexicano. It’s a Mexican French toast made with sweet plantains, candied pecans and Kahlua syrup. Or go for Masa panqueques: Corn flour pancakes dressed in sweet agave mango and cinnamon whipped cream. 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, (610) 841-9399
- Top photo: Ed Williams
- Remaining photos: Davin Jurgensen
