9 spots in the Iowa City area for Easter brunch, including boozy drinks and sweets to try
When the egg hunts end, the mimosas can begin.
Pair your drinks with brisket breakfast tacos at Bump's Restaurant, a hardy platter of buttermilk biscuits and gravy at Tribute Eatery & Bar or apple cider doughnuts at Wilson's Orchard & Farm — just a few spots to try during Easter weekend.
Here are nine restaurants serving brunch sure to keep you full all day.
Alebrije
Skip eggs and bacon for fresh guacamole, carne asada tacos, and spicy prawns sautéed and with pineapple salad on the side at Alebrije, the "modern" Mexican restaurant serving dishes from family recipes and responsibly sourced ingredients that opened in Iowa City in 2021.
Where: 401 S. Linn St., Iowa City
When: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Basta Pizzeria Ristorante
Indulge in a brunch with a bit of an elevated twist at Basta in downtown Iowa City, which serves crab omelets, medium rare rib-eye steak and eggs, and decadent Nutella French toast.
Where: 121 Iowa Ave., Iowa City
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Bump’s Restaurant
Bump’s Restaurant at the Finkbine Golf Course serves some hearty brunch dishes with plenty of fun spins on classics, including breakfast poutine topped with a homemade sausage gravy, brisket breakfast tacos, and peach-and-cream-cheese-stuffed brioche French toast.
Where: 1380 Melrose Ave., Iowa City
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
The Dandy Lion
Just because The Dandy Lion technically serves brunch all the time doesn't make it any less spectacular. This Pedestrian Mall breakfast and lunch spot has delicious avocado toast, waffles2, and house-baked cinnamon rolls that are perfect to split.
Where: 111 S. Dubuque St., Des Moines
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Monday
Goosetown
Shakshuka, whipped ricotta on brioche, and a Pop-Tart are just of the brunch finds at this popular Northside restaurant, which focuses on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Where: 203 N. Linn St., Iowa City
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Pullman Bar & Diner
Catch brunch at the Pullman Bar & Diner and treat yourself to some classics like biscuits and gravy or eggs and bacon. Or, spice it up — literally — with a hot chili chicken sandwich. Pair it with an Irish coffee or order a mimosa pitcher for your party at this downtown Iowa City spot.
Where: 17 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
When: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and to 9 p.m. Sunday
Tin Roost
With a name that immediately conjures up breakfast time, Tin Roost in North Liberty has everything from chicken and waffles, huevos rancheros, avocado toast, and house-made lemon poppy seed muffins. Tin Roost’s twist on a mimosa isn’t how it’s made, but how its priced: $1.
Where: 840 W. Penn St., North Liberty
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Tribute Eatery & Bar
Buttermilk biscuits and gravy, a Cuban-style breakfast burrito with mojo pork and plantain aioli, and doughnut holes are just of the delicious things to try at Tribute Eatery & Bar in the Iowa River Landing. Pair it with a piña colada mimosa or a glass — or two — of the prickly pear purée and Champagne cocktail.
Where: 901 E. Second Ave., Suite 100, Coralville
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays
Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue
Brunch comes with a side of a stunning scenic view at Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue, which was constructed with materials repurposed from historic barns and sits on the sprawling orchard and farm. On the menu are breakfast sandwiches, Belgian waffles with apples or raspberries from the orchard and the must-have Wilson’s Orchard & Farm apple cider doughnuts.
Where: 4823 Dingleberry Road N.E., Iowa City
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Reach her at PBarraza@press-citizen.com or 319-519-9731. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.
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