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Best brunch in West Palm Beach

Daytime bakery-cafes, coastal brunch rooms, Caribbean breakfast, and Clematis gastropubs—a West Palm Beach shortlist.

Brunch in West Palm Beach is not one vibe. Some mornings call for house sourdough and lemon loaf before noon; others want coastal small plates and a cocktail near downtown; still others start with Jamaican breakfast that runs all day. A useful local guide should admit that spread instead of forcing every table into the same avocado-toast mold.

Our brunch list mixes Michelin Bib daytime baking, high-volume OpenTable comfort rooms, Intracoastal-adjacent energy, design-forward bakery-cafes on South Dixie, Clematis gastropub brunch, and Infatuation-praised Caribbean counters. Price bands run from takeout-friendly to special-occasion, so skim the order below for the morning you actually want—not the one Instagram sold you last week.

We only deep-link restaurants already in the 561 Eats directory. Verify weekend waits, patio availability, and reservation policies on each listing page before you commit the group chat—and leave buffer for popular Datura and Clematis rooms. Ratings are directional only.

Our picks (in order)

  1. $$Editorial pickMichelin Bib Gourmandfeatured

    aioli

    Michelin Bib Gourmand bakery-cafe on South Dixie—house sourdough, soup-and-sandwich deals, and lemon loaf.

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    @aioliwpb
  2. $$$Editorial pick

    Avocado Grill

    Coastal small plates and brunch near the Intracoastal—a lively downtown Datura Street staple.

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    @avocadogrill

    ★ 4.6 · 2,900 reviews · OpenTable ~4.6 (~2,900+); Restaurantji aggregate ~4.4 What's this?

  3. $$$Editorial pick

    Table 26

    Globally inspired American comfort on South Dixie—lobster mac, fried chicken, and a garden patio for special occasions.

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    ★ 4.7 · 3,700 reviews · OpenTable ~4.7 (~3,700+); Infatuation 8.1; 2025 Diners’ Choice What's this?

  4. $$Editorial pick

    Hive Bakery & Cafe

    Design-forward bakery cafe on South Dixie near the Norton—pastries, brunch, and an expanding dinner program.

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    @hive_bakeryandcafe

    ★ 4.7 · 700 reviews · OpenTable ~4.7 (~700+); Restaurantji ~4.3 (~450) What's this?

  5. $$

    The Alchemist Gastropub and Bar

    Cocktail-forward Clematis gastropub with Mediterranean-leaning comfort food, hangover brunch, and vintage vibes.

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  6. $Editorial pick

    Curly's Caribbean Flava

    Jamaican counter gem west of downtown—jerk, curry goat, oxtail, and all-day Caribbean breakfast.

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    ★ 8.4 · Infatuation 8.4 What's this?

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