There’s nothing like brunch to start the day off right. It’s a great excuse to sleep in and then treat yourself with the best flavors of both breakfast and lunch. The Inlander’s readers have their own go-to spots for a tower of pancakes, a mimosa or two, and eggs galore. The Spokane-Coeur d’Alene restaurants listed below received the most votes in our poll of readers for the Inlander’s annual Best of the Inland Northwest issue.
HOUSE OF BRUNCH
VOTED BEST BRUNCH OF 2025
Since opening in 2023, House of Brunch has quickly become a Spokane go-to for arguably the best meal of the day. Co-owners Jackson Connery and Brad Duffy alongside executive chef Alex Szambelan aim to take your tastebuds for a ride with creative specials and twists on brunch classics. The menu is divided into subtle, sweet, chill, savory, and classic sections. “The chef has great ‘new’ ideas, and you never know what he is going to do when the season changes,” Inlander reader Theresa B. shared on her Best Of ballot.
Downtown Spokane: 818 W. Riverside Ave., thehouseofbrunch.com
THE YARDS BRUNCHEON
Step into this retro-themed brunch spot, outfitted with chrome-edged tables and checkered floors, to satiate your late morning hunger. The Yards’ menu consists of comfort foods using local farm ingredients. Find sweet options like huckleberry pancakes or creative fusion items like chorizo egg tacos. Open daily from 8 am-4 pm, brunch doesn’t have to be just a weekend affair.
Kendall Yards: 1248 W. Summit Pkwy, eatgoodgroup.com/the-yards-bruncheon
DOCKSIDE
You know what would make brunch even better? Scenic lakeside views. Dockside gives that and much more with its refined, modern interior and a culinary experience to live up to it. While the brunch entrees or weekend buffets at Dockside might be tempting to stuff yourself full, it’s recommended that you save room for the restaurant’s signature dessert: the Gooey, which are over-the-top ice cream sundaes.
Coeur d’Alene: 115 S. Second St., docksidecda.com
CHAPS
Go off the beaten path for your next brunch outing at Chaps, located off Highway 195 in the Latah Valley just west of downtown Spokane. Reminiscent of a cozy cottage, the atmosphere and brunch menu gives Chaps that loving, home-made touch. Try the pumpkin bread French toast or get a hearty protein boost with The Montanan, a serving of two bacon strips, a sausage link, three eggs, hashbrowns, toast and half a Belgian waffle. It wouldn’t be brunch without mimosas, of which Chaps offers in orange, grapefruit or pineapple varieties.
Latah Valley: 4237 Cheney Spokane Rd., chapsspokane.com
INLAND PACIFIC KITCHEN
Located in the historic Washington Cracker Co. Building, Island Pacific Kitchen is open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am-2 pm. Be sure to reserve in advance to guarantee yourself a seat. The upscale restaurant puts an elevated and innovative twist on brunch classics, using fresh local ingredients. Come for the hot chicken and waffle, pairing spicy, savory and sweet, and stay for the impressive list selection of brunch cocktails.
Downtown Spokane: 304 W. Pacific Ave., ipkspokane.com
THE HISTORIC DAVENPORT HOTEL
The Palm Court Grill in the Historic Davenport Hotel offers contemporary, Northwest-inspired dishes and flavors while surrounded by historic charm. Get fancy and order the crab omelet from the regular breakfast menu or make brunch a special outing by attending the restaurant’s signature monthly Sunday brunch buffet. The spread includes carving stations, fresh seafood, desserts and much more.
Downtown Spokane: 10 S. Post St., davenporthotelcollection.com
1898 PUBLIC HOUSE
With sweeping views of the Kalispel Golf and Country Club’s scenic course below, a cozy bar and sizable patio that offers spectacular sunset views through the trees, 1898 Public House is an ideal place for a brunch outing. Some of its fan favorites include shrimp and grits and the bananas foster crepes. Get creative with your boozy brunch beverage by customizing your bloody mary and mimosa flight, the latter of which offers tons of fruit juice combos.
North Spokane: 2010 Waikiki Rd., kalispelgolf.com/dining
ELLIOTTS AN URBAN KITCHEN
Though Elliots’s features breakfast, lunch and dinner, Inlander readers agree that the more brunchy dishes like the Scotch egg chorizo or the eggs Benedict are highlights. The menu also includes gluten-free options. Brunch time libations include classic bloody mary and mimosas as well as some more innovative cocktails like the Morning News, which has gin, St. Germain, grapefruit and champagne.
North Spokane: 2209 N. Monroe St., Instagram: @elliotsurbankitchen
CHOMPER CAFE
It might be hard to find Chomper Cafe amidst the surrounding farmhouse structures, but look for signs to Stoddard Park. Your search is rewarded with hearty brunch classics like eggs Benedict, corned beef hash, or something a little sweeter like Belgian waffles, buttermilk pancakes and French toast. Wash it down with a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade.
Hayden: 2345 W. Prairie Ave., chompercafe.com
