Battle of the Spartanburg brunches: Readers weigh in on their favorite brunch spots

Samantha Swann, Herald-Journal
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Executive Chef John Robert serves up brunch at Heirloom - A Milltown Eatery every Sunday.
Executive Chef John Robert serves up brunch at Heirloom - A Milltown Eatery every Sunday.

In addition to being everyone’s favorite portmanteau meal, brunch is becoming the menu of choice for Spartanburg restaurants looking to expand their offerings.

Since December, downtown Spartanburg alone has gained four new brunch options, and each menu has something unique to offer. Classics like eggs Benedict, pancakes and omelettes sit next to Nashville hot chicken and waffles.

Spartanburg Eats fans weighed in on their favorite local brunches.

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Here are their top four:

Mon Amie Morning Cafe

The No. 1 recommended brunch spot was Mon Amie Morning Cafe (2601 E. Main St.) on the east side. The New Orleans-inspired breakfast menu includes a cajun omelette with andouille sausage, chicken, onion, spinach and Brie cheese, shrimp and grits, Bananas Foster pancakes and cafe au lait made with Café Du Monde coffee. Lunch offers shrimp po' boys, Reubens, and their French Burger, topped with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms and melted Brie.

Hours: 8 a.m.- 3p.m. Wednesday-Sunday

Downtown Deli and Donuts

Spot two was taken by Spartanburg staple Downtown Deli and Donuts (147 E. Main St.). The fresh menu rotates daily and includes much more than donuts. While it doesn't have a specific brunch time, it does offer breakfast with items like smashed avocado toast, a Nu Nova bagel with smoked salmon, avocado, sliced tomato, baby spinach, roasted peppers and herbed caper cream cheese, and the Farmhouse breakfast sandwich with egg, fried green tomato, applewood bacon, and pimento cheese. Lunch items include its signature Downtown Chicken Salad, Zingerman braised short rib sandwich and vegan portabella burger.

Hours: 8-11 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m. (lunch) Monday-Friday

For subscribers: FR8yard shaking up downtown Spartanburg's brunch scene with unique twists on classics

Heirloom - A Milltown Eatery

These are the dishes on the Easter Menu at the Heirloom A Milltown Eatery in Spartanburg. This is the Easter Brunch menu items.
These are the dishes on the Easter Menu at the Heirloom A Milltown Eatery in Spartanburg. This is the Easter Brunch menu items.

Heirloom - A Milltown Eatery (805 Spartan Blvd.) on the west side tied for third. The farm-fresh menus change seasonally. Brunch options include quiche specials, fried chicken and roasted red potatoes, and the Heirloom Bloody Mary, garnished with bacon, celery and fried okra.

Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday

Delaney's Irish Pub

Also ranked third, downtown favorite Delaney's Irish Pub (117 W. Main St.). Delaney's offers more than pub food — it also serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The pub-themed brunch includes a pimento cheese and bangers omelet, a Belfast breakfast burger topped with thick-cut bacon, Jameson mustard, and a fried egg, and a Guinness brat, as well as staple brunch dishes like biscuits and gravy and chicken and waffles.

Hours: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Can't get enough brunch? Here are all your options in the city of Spartanburg:

Broadway Bagels Cafe (1200 E Main St.) from 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday

Bar 1884 (118-B Magnolia St.) from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Sparks (299 N. Church St.) from 6:30-10 a.m. Monday-Friday and 6:30-11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday

Skillet Restaurant (435 E. Main St.) from 6 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday

Flock Shop (970 S. Pine St.) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Local FIG (116 Magnolia St.) from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday (breakfast) and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Sunday (brunch)

Hickory Tavern (143 Fernwood Drive) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Oh 7 Bar and Restaurant (1059 Fernwood Glendale Rd.) from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday

FR8yard (125 E. Main St.) on Saturday (as of 5/21) and Sunday starting at 10 a.m., while supplies last

Eggs Up Grill (551 E. Main St.) from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. daily

Main Street Pub (252 W. Main St.) from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday

Rigsby's Smoked Burgers, Wings & Grill (176 Liberty St.) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday

Monarch Café (498 Howard St.) from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday

Papa's Breakfast Nook (191 E. St. John St.) all day, daily

Dray Bar & Grill (1800 Drayton Rd.) from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday

The Tulip Tree (121 W. Main St.) from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday

The Tulip Tree Restaurant & Bar serves brunch five days a week.
The Tulip Tree Restaurant & Bar serves brunch five days a week.

Blue Moon Specialty Foods (130 S. Church St.) from 7:30-11 a.m. Monday-Friday, 9-11 a.m. Saturday

The Kennedy (221 E. Kennedy St.) from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Initial Q (127 W. Main St.) from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Gravy's Dream Grill (2600 E. Main St.) from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday

Samantha Swann covers food and restaurants in Spartanburg County. She is a University of South Carolina Upstate and Greenville Technical College alumna. Contact her with your burning restaurant questions, recipes, and new dinner specials at sswann@shj.com or on Instagram at @sameatsspartanburg.

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