Offering the best elements of breakfast and lunch, brunch is a popular weekend affair. In Lake Charles, brunch is more than a meal─ it's a midday culinary experience showcasing the best of Southwest Louisiana culture! Relish the unique entrées, lively atmospheres, and popular live entertainment at popular brunch spots in Southwest Louisiana. From casual locations with a down home vibe to upscale spaces with elegant cocktails, your tasty brunch adventure awaits!
Biscuits N Jamz
Menu Item: Sloppy Seafood Grits
True to its namesake, Biscuits N Jamz is a mom-and-pop restaurant known for its homemade buttery biscuits and freshly made jams. For a heartier meal try a bowl of their sloppy seafood grits. Thi elevated Creole classic consists of house-made grits sautéed with jalapeños and onions and topped with multiple ingredients including cheese, bacon, sausage, shrimp, an egg.
MacFarlane’s Celtic Pub
Menu Item: VooDoo Bloody Mary
Made with steeped-in-house vodka, spices, and seasonings, and topped with more than 15 ingredients, MacFarlane’s "Insta-worthy" VooDoo bloody Mary is a must-try cocktail. Capture the towering creation which includes celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, praline bacon, onion rings, and more for yourself!
Pujo St. Cafe
Menu Item: Bananas "Pujo" French Toast
Pujo St. Cafe has cracked the code to sweet, savory and satisfying with their Bananas "Pujo" French toast. This mouthwatering entrée is made with house-made brioche French toast topped with a bananas Foster sauce, bruléed banana slices, and a side of bacon. Savor the combination of flavors in the upscale atmosphere in their dining room or their New Orleans-style courtyard.
Rikenjak’s Brewing Company
Menu Item: Hangover Fries
Rikenjak’s Brewing Company has an anecdote for party animals seeking a hefty dose of carbs to combat Saturday night’s shenanigans. Ease into your next adventure with an order of their hangover fries─ waffle fries topped with queso, a fried egg, bacon and green onions. If you’re still in a party mood, grab a beer and take advantage of their Sunday Fun Day with zydeco music and patio games.
Coffee:30
Menu Item: Sundial Sandwich
Satisfy your brunch cravings at Coffee:30 Café and Express! Their menu is stacked with unique brunch items like stuffed beignets and protein packed breakfast bowls. Or enjoy the best of both flavors with the sweet and savory sundial sandwich.
Crying Eagle Brewing Company
Menu Item: Praline Chicken & Waffles
Crying Eagle offers a memorable brew-zy brunch experience every Sunday. Their expansive menu offering breakfast and lunch items paired with their tasty brunch cocktails and live entertainment make this a popular weekend brunch destination.
Luna Bar & Grill
Menu Item: Eggs Calcasieu
Delicious entrées, funky cocktails and smooth sounds of jazz make Luna Bar & Grill's Jazz Brunch a must-attend event. Be sure to try the mouthwatering Egg Calcasieu, a larger than life dish made from two eggs and fresh boudin placed atop a slice of brioche toast and drizzled with hollandaise sauce.
Panorama Music House
Menu Item: Fried Poblano Eggs Benedict
Relish in the eclectic atmosphere with vintage musical décor and live entertainment or colorful rooftop views of Downtown Lake Charles during brunch at Panorama. Opt for traditional brunch items with a unique twist like the Fried Poblano Eggs Benedict, a savory dish featuring deep-fried poblano slices and a creamy spinach sauce atop an egg muffin. Not to mention delicious cocktails!
Villa Harlequin
Menu Item: Savory Bread Pudding
Located in downtown Lake Charles, Villa Harlequin's is offers an upscale dining space known for traditional Italian cuisine and fresh, locally sourced cuisine. Their brunch menu, available on Sundays, boasts mouthwatering blends of sweet and savory dishes with standouts like the savory bread pudding, the beloved Southern dessert with a twist. This dish consists of two poached eggs and spicy crawfish cream sauce resting on a slice of bread.
Restaurant Calla
Menu Item: Blue Crab Beignets
Experience artistry on a plate during brunch at Restaurant Calla where you'll find traditional brunch items like steak and eggs or chicken and biscuits, as well as non-traditional menu items like stuffed quail or redfish and grits. The standout menu item is their blue crab beignets─fresh crab meat that’s breaded, deep-fried, and served with an avocado almond crema sauce.
