
We all love brunch, right? You get to sleep in and then enjoy tasty food prepared by someone else. And cocktails are practically a requirement! Add hanging out with friends or family and you simply can’t beat it.
From laid-back greasy spoons and quaint cafés to upscale restaurants serving tantalizing brunch buffets, here are a few of our favorite breakfast and brunch places around the South Sound.
Tacoma
The Lobster Shop
This legendary Sunday brunch serves up a delicious and impressive buffet with a seafood slant that is sure to please. Reservations are a good idea.
- 4015 Ruston Way
- 253.759.2165
- wp.lobstershop.com
C.I. Shenanigans
Often themed, Shenanigans’ Sunday buffets feature an array of seafood and meats at carving stations, an oyster bar, as well as freshly made desserts. Reservations are a good idea.
- 3017 Ruston Way
- 253.752.8811
- cishenanigans.com
Art House Café
Located in the historic Stadium District, the Art House Cafe exemplifies the essence of scratch-made American cuisine, exploring the bounty of the Pacific Northwest with an ingredient driven menu.
- 111 North Tacoma Ave
- 253.212.2011
- arthousecafe.com
Pacific Grill
Relatively new to brunch, Pacific Grill offers some of the most mouth watering menu items in town, as well as some of the best brunch drinks.
- 1502 Pacific Ave
- 253.627.3535
- pacificgrilltacoma.com
Olympia
Hart’s Mesa
Fresh, thoughtfully created and prepared Southwest-inspired dishesare on offer, along with mimosas made with fresh squeezed juice. Tables come equipped with Trivial Pursuit so you can challenge your guests to a friendly game while awaiting your food!
- 111 Columbia St NW
- 360.878.8490
- facebook.com/hartsmesa
The Mouse Trap
At this hidden gem, pop-up brunch is served on Sundays with seatings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Every week is an all new chef’s prix fixe menu and it just might be the best brunch you’ve ever eaten. Reservations are required.
- 408 Washington St E
- 360.489.0678
- olymousetrap.com
Sumner
The Windmill Bistro
This casual restaurant adjacent to Windmill Gardens Nursery in Sumner offers a relaxed dining experience, and the menu focuses on Pacific Northwest cuisine.
- 16009 60th St E
- 253.826.7897
- windmillbistro.com
Puyallup
Crockett ’s Public House
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, the hearty breakfast here is made from fresh, high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Everything is prepared in house and cooked to order from original recipes.
Be sure to check out the Puyallup-focused Mad Libs on the kids menu—pure fun!
- 118 East Stewart Ave
- 253.466.3075
- crockettspublichouse.com
Gig Harbor
Netshed No. 9
You can’t beat this waterfront patio—the hanging baskets of flowers and pet-friendly seating are lovely. The menu, with unique twists that are really good, makes it not your average breakfast spot.
- 3313 Harborview Dr
- 253.858.7175
- netshed9.com
Devoted Kiss Cafe
Breakfasts here are nicely presented, service is friendly, prices are reasonable, and the view is fantastic.
- 8809 North Harborview Dr
- 253.851.0055
- devotedkisscafe.com