Quirky brunches around Boston ~ New news

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It’s not quite breakfast, and it’s not quite lunch. It’s brunch and it’s delicious. We all have our favorite brunch destinations — but if you’re in a weekend morning bacon-and-eggs rut, check out these quirky, fun dining options around the city and kick it up a notch.

— Boston.com Staff

Please call all restaurants ahead of time to confirm prices, menu items, and to make reservations if needed.

Brunch eggs-travaganza

— Boston.com Staff

Please call all restaurants ahead of time to confirm prices, menu items, and to make reservations if needed.

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Rooftop Champagne Brunch at the Taj

Drink your tea pinky out at the Taj Boston’s rooftop champagne brunch buffet on the hotel’s 17th floor. An array of buffet stations include made-to-order eggs benedict, sushi, Indian, meat carving, and of course, dessert. The meal will cost you—$59 for adults ($69 with champagne) and $30 for children 12 and under—but the sweeping views of the city are free.

Or try: The Sunday brunch and chocolate bar at Cafe Fleuri in the Langham Hotel.

10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through the fall, 15 Arlington St., Boston, 617-536-5700. Call for reservations.

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Suckling pig brunch at Regal Beagle

Head over to this neighborhood gem for suckling pig brunch specials that will alternate weekly. Regal Beagle offers brunch every weekend and now on Monday afternoons too, for the industry-employed Bostonians out there.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 308 Harvard St., Brookline, 617-739-5151, www.thebeaglebrookline.com

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DJ brunch at Z Rant

Freshness is key at Z Rant, the sandwich-bar brunch held at Zuzu in Central Square, which swears by food never processed or frozen. Jam out to DJs James Cerne and Leah McFly spinning disco and funk music while munching on the Duck, Duck Chicken sandwich ($12.99) or on the weekends try the Cheddar Waffles with Jalapeno Cheddar Cream ($8.49) off the expanded brunch menu.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Sunday, 474 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-3278, www.zuzubar.com/zrant

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Make-Your-Own Bloody Mary brunch at East Coast Grill

It’s a different kind of BYOB at this Inman Square haunt’s brunch: be-your-own-bartender. Toss celery, olives, Worcestershire sauce, and more into your spicy cocktail and enjoy menu items like the Cuban Reuben ($10.75), a pressed sandwich with sliced brisket, curtido, jack cheese & chipotle aioli. Good morning, Cambridge.

11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays. 1271 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge. 617-491-6568. www.eastcoastgrill.net

Rachel Zarrell, Boston.com correspondent

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Jazz brunch at the Beehive

If you like your brunch with a classy twist, hoof it to this South End hot spot for eats and jazz. Snack on decadent poutine — cheese fries smothered in gravy and topped with eggs ($14).

Or try: Ryles Jazz Club also has a rousing jazz brunch.

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 541 Tremont St., the South End, Boston. 617-423-0069. www.beehiveboston.com

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Bluegrass brunch at Highland Kitchen

Where else could you find live banjo, fiddle, and guitar on the menu but at Highland Kitchen’s Sunday brunch? Put some south in your mouth with an order of shrimp and grits ($10.95). Yee-haw!

11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays. 150 Highland Ave., Somerville. 617-625-1131. www.highlandkitchen.com

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Reggae brunch at West End Johnnie’s

If your “one love” is a relaxing Sunday morning brunch, look no further than this restaurant. Listen to live reggae and snack on a banana crepe ($6) or maybe the corned beef hash and eggs ($12), man.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 138 Portland St., Boston. 617-227-1588. www.westendjohnnies.com

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Retro brunch at the Breakfast Club

If you don’t have detention, you can enjoy a meal with your friends at this classic diner named after John Hughes’s 1985 flick. Go ahead: Wear your scrunchies and Chuck Taylors. With the ‘80s soundtrack and menu items named after the movie characters, you’ll find yourself in another time entirely. All together now: “Don’t you forget about me . . .”

6 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. 270 Western Ave., Brighton. 617-783-1212.www.thebreakfastclubboston.com

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Brunch buffet at Tavern in the Square

Hungry, hungry hippos and other healthy eaters: Skip the corner diner and head straight for the buffet at this pub. There are two Cambridge locations: one in Porter Square, and one in Central Square, and another in Allston. All offer carving and omelet stations and all-you-can-eat fruit, breads, salads, and ice cream sundaes for $13.99 a person.

Or try: The Blue Room.

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays. Various locations. www.taverninthesquare.com

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Pajama brunch at Tremont 647

Rough morning? Don’t bother getting dressed — laid back types can gather at Tremont 647 and the adjacent Sister Sorel for a lazy pajama brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Pictured: Momos ($9), or pork dumplings, are one of many quirky options on the brunch menu.

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 647 Tremont St., Boston. 617-266-4600. www.tremont647.com

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Brunch Fiesta at Masa

This is a fabulous brunch option for the budget-minded: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sundays, you get a starter and an entree, such as the Santa Fe eggs Benedict, at this South End restaurant for $7.95. If the weather’s nice, take it outside — to Masa’s patio.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays; 10-11 a.m. Sundays. 439 Tremont St., Boston. 617-338-8884. www.masarestaurant.com

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