Where to get brunch in Alexandria, from the Royal's 7 a.m. weekend brunch to waterfront tables at Vola's, with each restaurant's own posted hours and address.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Hours come from each restaurant’s own website and can change; check before you go. We do not rank restaurants. For more, see Visit Alexandria’s brunch list.

Alexandria’s brunch runs from 7 a.m. at the Royal on weekends to mid-afternoon on the waterfront. Most of it is in Old Town, along King Street and by the river, with more in Del Ray on and off Mount Vernon Avenue and in the West End. Below are restaurants whose own websites list brunch, with their posted hours.

Getting there

  • The free King Street Trolley runs every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. between the King Street Metro and City Hall in Old Town.
  • DASH buses are fare-free across the city. See our getting around guide.

At a glance

Restaurant Neighborhood Address Brunch hours
The Royal Old Town 730 N. St. Asaph St. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Del Ray Cafe Del Ray 205 E. Howell Ave. Daily 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The Evening Star Del Ray 2000 Mount Vernon Ave. Sat.-Sun. from 10 a.m., until 2:30 p.m.
Vermilion Old Town 1120 King St. Sat.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Vola’s Dockside Grill Waterfront 101 N. Union St. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch Waterfront 5 Cameron St. Sunday from 10 a.m.
Southside 815 Old Town 815 S. Washington St. Brunch menu; call 703-836-6222
Clyde’s at Mark Center West End 1700 N. Beauregard St. Brunch menu; opens 11 a.m.

Old Town and the waterfront

The Royal, 730 N. St. Asaph St., serves brunch every day: weekdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Its menu runs from pancakes and eggs Benedict to Nashville hot chicken. Its patio hosts a Halloween pop-up through Oct. 31.

Vermilion, 1120 King St. at North Fayette Street, serves weekend brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in its tavern and bar. It encourages reservations; the bar and lounge seating is first come.

Vola’s Dockside Grill, 101 N. Union St., is on the river. Its weekend brunch, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, includes benedicts, crispy stuffed French toast, Vola’s monkey bread and smashed avocado toast.

Blackwall Hitch, 5 Cameron St., 703-739-6090, a coastal-style restaurant by the water, opens for brunch at 10 a.m. on Sundays.

Southside 815, 815 S. Washington St., a neighborhood restaurant and bar, lists a brunch menu on its site; call 703-836-6222 for times.

Del Ray

Del Ray Cafe, 205 E. Howell Ave., a French cafe with local and organic ingredients, serves brunch every day from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., one of the few weekday brunches in town.

The Evening Star, 2000 Mount Vernon Ave., 703-549-5051, opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday and serves weekend brunch until 2:30 p.m. Much of its produce comes from its rooftop garden and local farms, and its wine list draws on Planet Wine, the shop next door.

West End

Clyde’s at Mark Center, 1700 N. Beauregard St., has a brunch menu with steak and eggs and eggs Benedict and opens at 11 a.m. daily. It has two bars and a koi pond out front.

For kids

The city’s Durant Brunch Bunch, “brunch, kids’ style,” runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on some Sundays at the Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St. The next is Sunday, Nov. 1 (city listing).

What this means for you

  • Want brunch on a weekday? Del Ray Cafe and the Royal serve it Monday to Friday.
  • Book weekend brunch ahead, especially for groups; Vermilion asks for reservations.
  • Holiday brunches (Easter, Mother’s Day) are listed on our Easter and Mother’s Day pages as restaurants announce them.

Related guides: date night, dog-friendly Alexandria and restaurant inspections.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get brunch on a weekday in Alexandria?

Del Ray Cafe, 205 E. Howell Ave., serves brunch daily from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the Royal, 730 N. St. Asaph St., serves brunch 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Which Alexandria restaurants have brunch on the waterfront?

Vola’s Dockside Grill, 101 N. Union St., serves brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on the Old Town waterfront, and Blackwall Hitch, 5 Cameron St., opens for Sunday brunch at 10 a.m.

What is the earliest brunch in Alexandria?

The Royal starts weekend brunch at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, running until 3 p.m.

Do I need a reservation for brunch in Alexandria?

Vermilion encourages reservations for its weekend brunch. Most places take bookings on their own websites, and weekends fill up.