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The Brunch Bar

4.2 (107 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Biscuits
Victoria M.

Came on a cold Saturday morning in the winter and waited about 20 minutes or so. Parking sucked - very busy plaza. Lobby area is a bit cramped but has long seating and some high tops while you wait. Cannot really see inside the restaurant while you wait. The dining area has a ton of booths and a large impressive bar. Tall ceiling and airy calming colors. Our waitress was friendly and put up with our requests for more butter/jam/pop throughout our visit. She was attentive and checked on us a lot. Menu is big but not overwhelming - need to come back again to try something else. Got the biscuits as an app and they were amazing, Huge portions - warm and fluffy. But the butter/jam ratio to the biscuits were off - be sure to order extra. Southwest benedict is what I ordered and it was great. The egg was perfectly poached and ooey gooey. Again big portions. Food came out very fast. Waitress came over with a tablet and checked us out. That always feels awkward to me - the waitress lingering while I figure out in front of them how much to tip. She later warned us that we overstayed our welcome. She said when they have wait times - you need to leave after 90 minutes. I noticed later the bill indicated this but we could not see the lobby and the people all waiting either. She was nice about it and said her boss or someone told her to tell us to leave essentially. Kind of tacky. I get need to turn tables over especially when people are waiting. But still a little tacky. Will be back to try something new and be sure to set my stop watch for 90 minutes.

Beignets. Wow. Super fluffy, soft inside and crispy outside; delicious dipping sauces: chocolate, caramel, and Nutella (fave).
Bella B.

Logistics. Located on the SW corner of Rochester Road and Tienken in Rochester. Busy lot parking. Vibe. Elite-ish. Seems to be a place to see and be seen. Elevated menu than your standard coney island locales. Thank you. Music was pumping. Lots of light. Modern decor. Christmas decor since it was of that season. Offerings. Full bar. Finally, refreshing to see interesting takes on traditional breakfast menu items and prices reflect that. See pics that say more. Quite delicious. Hospitality. Friendly, timely, accomodating. Handheld ordering devices to pay on the spot, awkwardly. Slightly felt rushed. Of Note. Clean and stocked loo. Would recommend for special occassions.

Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Pallavi S.

Visited for the first time on recommendation from a friend and loved the ambiance and the crowd. The restaurant doesn't take reservation and we had a wait time of 35 mins at around 11:30 AM on a Saturday. Once we were seated, the service was prompt and polite. The menu has an extensive selection of drinks , breakfast and lunch options. We ordered the cajun chicken sandwich, mushroom Egg Benedict and lemon ricotta pancake. I liked the entrees but pancakes I have had better. Prices and portion sizes were average and we ended up finishing all our meal without having to take any to go boxes. What stood out for me was the drink selection ( mocktails and alcoholic beverages) and the vibrant energy. Will visit again for the same :)

Mushroom Benedict: English muffin, poached eggs, wild mushroom blend, roasted red pepper, spinach, and hollandaise sauce
Coria L.

This brunch spot was absolutely wonderful. I was visiting family and had brunch here on 8/10/26. The space was very clean and bright. It was bit cold inside but since it was so hot outside, I was still happy about it. We were a large party and came by with no reservations but as it was a Monday, we didn't have to wait at all and were seated right away. I didn't catch the name of the server (I forgot her name) but she was fantastic. She was attentive, friendly, and ---as a person who works in hospitality, I know how difficult it can be to serve a table of 3 adults and 6 children but she was a pro. She gave great recommendations, was very sweet with the kids, checked up on us regularly and made the entire experience awesome. The food itself was amazing. They have quite a variety of things and I chose to have the Mushroom Benedict ($17) and it came with a side (I chose a side of roasted potatoes). I haven't been to Michigan in 9 years and I live in Los Angeles so these prices are very reasonable and even cheap considering what I'm used to paying for brunch back home. I didn't have any drinks but saw they have a full bar. When I'm back in town, this is definitely a place I would love to come back to.

Bloody Mary
Elizabeth W.

The French bar is a classy modern looking place that serves brunch and other meals. Their bloody Marys were decent. We had a mixed experience with the food. My companion ordered a salad, and she was really pleased. I ordered the tofu scramble and was really disappointed. For one, it was not a scramble, it was more like a stirfry with individual chunks of Topher. The bigger issue was that it was incredibly salty. I like salt but the balance in this dish was so off. It was practically in edible. I would give this restaurant another chance, I just wouldn't order that dish again

Corned Beef Hash and Eggs - 8.7 / 10
Thomas Y.

Great atmosphere, clean, and good service. Prices are on slightly high but usually worth it. Beignets are awesome!

Short Rib Grilled Cheese and Espresso Martini
LeAnne P.

I can't remember how I found out about The Brunch Bar. But I've been following them on Facebook for over a year. Today, I finally went for brunch, and it did not disappoint. It was very busy, so I sat at the bar (which I prefer anyway). The servers were all very attentive and nice. When the plate was placed in front of me, I was shocked at the amount of food. Although I only ate half, it was absolutely delicious. The couples on each side also spoke how they enjoyed their food as well, especially the croissant beignets. I made sure to order some to go. I also love the decor as it was very modern and allowed a lot of natural light. I will definitely be returning.

Bloody Mary $14
Amanda F.

Met a friend for brunch here. Bar seating is first come first served. We decided to wait for a table. They said 20 min, it was less. The menu is huge. I knew I wanted coffee so the Brunch Bar Coffee stood out to me. It's basically an Irish coffee. It was good. Next up was a Bloody Mary. I've definitely had better. It was weak on the alcohol and their mixer is more on the tomato side. I do appreciate their garnish though! I asked for medium spice. It was pretty mild. For brunch, I had the croque madame. It was on the specials menu. My friend had the avocado chicken club sando. We both had the dressed greens as a side. Everything was delicious. The dressed greens were not soggy. The dressing is a bit sweet and fruity. The croque madame had a perfectly runny egg on top of bread with lots of bechamel sauce and cheese. I wished the bread was a little more toasty. There are so many other items I want to try like the short rib Benedict, the salted caramel Croffel, the wild mushroom omelette, lemon ricotta pancakes, I could go on! Service was great. Bathrooms were clean. Parking was plentiful. The don't take reservations. I would eat here again.

Christina S.

I love this place the food is always amazing. I live near their other location it's a different name and the food is always top tier. I was shocked when I found out they have the same owners lol. They are absolutely amazing the service and ambiance is great. I was like the food has to be good. It definitely is. But I had the standard breakfast with pancakes delicious. Pancakes are so moist, the turkey sausage patties are great. Today I ordered the chicken and waffles I was skeptical at first but chicken thigh was moist and packed with flavor. I don't live near here but every time I'm out here I try to stop by. Definitely worth the price. Check them out

Deviled Egg Flight
Dave W.

Excellent brunch spot! The menu has a huge selection of outstanding choices. We started with the deviled eggs which were very unusual and delicious. I had the banana bread French toast, which was a unique dish that I enjoyed. My wife had the cinnamon swirl pancakes and really enjoyed them. Big credit to the staff...they were turning tables at an impressive speed on a busy Sunday morning! Also...our server Shay was great!

Nicole E.

Arrived after 10:15 AM. There's a line outside. 20 minute wait for two, ok. We put our name in to wait outside. We were seated by 10:20am, not too bad. It's a big place inside and there's a back patio too. Ordered a coffee with side of oat milk, green tea, tofu scramble with biscuits, huevos rancheros with turkey sausage, beans on the side, eggs over hard and yogurt parfait. $53.35 Their berry stuffed French toast and the quinoa power bowl also sounds really good as well. My eyes want to eat more than my body likely wants and I do love a variety of foods when I eat as well. My Korean in me that wants every meal to have banchans? The jasmine tea was weak with a cups worth of hot water. The huevos rancheros and tofu scramble are quite good, super tasty on their own. The Huevos was even better with cholula added to it. The beans have little minced pork in it, not for me. The yogurt parfait is good, bits of fruit and granola. Their biscuit was freshly baked, came after we were mostly done with our meal. The biscuit was flaky, billowy and good alone, better with honey drizzled on it. The food is yummy and good. The service was so-so. Some delays with food items and the bill and our waitress didn't seem warm or friendly.

Mushroom eggs benedict
Aminah K.

Tried this place for the first time today. The space is clean and modern. They have a huge selection of breakfast/lunch items. They also have a seasonal menu. We tried the mushroom ricotta omelette, mushroom eggs benedict and salted caramel croffle. Everything was delicious. The croffle was exceptional. I hope they put it on their permanent menu. Shout out to our waiter Giorgio who was so attentive and friendly. The place gets very busy and they don't take reservations. Our food came out fairly quick once we put in our orders.

Holiday drink menu
Amy B.

This used to be a Big Boy until it finally closed abruptly some time ago. Eventually, Brunch bar moved in and what a nice addition to the community it is! I've eaten here twice now, and it's really between three and four stars for me. The menus pretty extensive with breakfast, brunch and lunch ticket items that have hearty servings at a premium price. They have loads of beverages to choose from, including mimosas and many other drinks to start your day off right. The first time I ate here I went with the Huevos Rancheros, but didn't really love it so I didn't write a review. I finally made it back today and went with the corned beef hash with eggs, pancakes and hash browns. Overall the food was good and even though it's a tad expensive, worth the time. It can get sort of busy here, so if you go during peak times, please be prepared to wait. I was lucky to get a seat at the counter since it was just me today. I do love how the place and how it's decorated, just not my preferred breakfast spot since I already have my favorites locked in.

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