Brunch Buzz: Three Essential Spots for Your Weekend Rotation
A local’s guide to some of the best brunches in Downtown West Palm Beach
One of the best things about Downtown West Palm Beach is its incredible food scene, which comes alive during the weekend brunch rush. Nothing beats a sunny Sunday spent on a patio, sipping a mimosa, and digging into a perfect stack of pancakes or a hot dish of savory chicken and waffles. Ready to find a new go-to spot? Here are a few of the best brunches in Downtown West Palm Beach.

Avocado Grill
Just two blocks from the Intracoastal on Datura Street, Avocado Grill is a stylish bistro that has won numerous awards and is recognized as one of the best brunch spots in Downtown West Palm Beach. The inside feels like hanging out in a cozy garden, decked out with emerald-colored booths, wicker lamps, and flowers draped from the ceiling. Outside, there’s plenty of patio seating where you can enjoy a delicious brunch (and a little people watching, too). Although the restaurant offers a great lunch and dinner menu, brunch is where they truly shine. Don’t let the name fool you; while they have lots of avocado-based dishes, their menu features a smorgasbord of flavors. Some of their best dishes are the spiced lamb sliders, crispy calamari, and chicken empanadas. However, if you’re craving avocado, try the avocado toast, served on a flaky croissant. Pair your brunch with a cold glass of sparkling rosé or create a custom margarita with flavor options like coconut and passionfruit.

Proper Grit at The Ben
Sometimes food just tastes better when it’s served in a gorgeous setting. Consider that to be the case with Proper Grit, the flagship restaurant inside The Ben hotel. The restaurant’s design is a departure from the coastal decor that many Florida restaurants have adopted. Instead, Proper Grit has a grown-up, moody feel with weathered leather furniture, exposed brick walls, and navy seating that complements the decorative floor tiles. And fortunately, the breakfast menu is just as warm and welcoming as the dining room. Consider ordering the blueberry pancakes, made with a zingy blueberry lemon curd, and for something more decadent, spring for the Nutella French Toast, topped with a creamy mascarpone. The restaurant also offers a Weekend Tea, which comes with mini savory bites (think lobster rolls, black truffle Cuban sandwiches, and fruit tarts) along with a selection of teas or tea-infused cocktails.

Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap
If you haven’t been to Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap, get ready to indulge. The Clematis Street restaurant offers a master class in decadent Southern cuisine. Start with the buttermilk drop biscuits, accompanied by a side of house-made jam and chili-thyme honey butter, which will have you licking your fingers. Or opt for the equally delicious cast-iron peach cinnamon rolls, which are a crowd favorite. A lot of people come here for the Chicken ‘N’ Waffles and Shrimp ‘N’ Grits. The first dish is a Southern staple, but the restaurant puts a delicious spin on it by brining the chicken in sweet tea before deep frying it and serving it with their signature cheddar cornbread waffles. If you’re a fan of shrimp and grits, this particular iteration includes jumbo blackened shrimp served atop black pepper and cheddar grits. The best part of brunch here? You have the option of bottomless sangria, bellinis, or mimosas.





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