Best Brunch in Sioux City

Picture this. It's late morning/early afternoon in Sioux City, IA. You've just woken up after a late night spent moving in to your new apartment. You want to go back to sleep even though through your sleepy eyes, your alarm clock reads 12 noon. But the sound of your rumbling stomach reminds you that you haven't eaten since you had that pizza delivered last night and you're not a cold pizza person. You also haven't had the time to stock the fridge with your favorite foods yet. Now what do you do? Well, you head out to brunch of course! The next question is the most important one. Where's the best place for brunch in Sioux City? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Below, are five of our favorite brunch restaurants with dishes that are sure to make your mouth water.

Best Restaurants for Brunch in Sioux City, IA

Minerva's

Known as "the best brunch in town," Minerva's offers a Sunday brunch buffet suitable for all ages with all of your breakfast favorites such as waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon, biscuits and gravy and much more, including their famous hash browns. For those wanting lunch instead of breakfast, Minerva's offers a rotating lunch entree as well as honey almond chicken pasta, chop Italian salad and comfort classics like mashed potatoes and gravy, croissants, and house bread. And don't pass up on the bread pudding for dessert. Minerva's also has a full-service bar if you want to skip the coffee this morning and instead opt for a Bloody Mary or mimosa.

Brightside Cafe and Deli

Ever since 2018, owners and brothers Juan and Erik Munoz have been serving up everyone's favorite foods for brunch in Sioux City. Whether you're in the mood for some comforting French toast, pancakes, and waffles or want to spice it up with Abuelita's Chorizo Omelet and some breakfast burritos and tacos, the choice is yours. The deli offers a variety of sandwiches with all the fixings, as well as salads, burgers, and even chicken fingers for the kid in all of us.

Jitters

As the name implies, this coffee shop is the best place to get your caffeine fix after a late night and very little sleep. To go with your coffee, try a selection of their doughnuts or if you have more of an appetite, a wrap (there's a selection of breakfast and lunch ones to choose from) or salad. Along with coffee, tea drinkers can have chai or iced tea and those who like neither can grab a smoothie, soda, milk or juice.

Johnnie Mars Family Restaurant

If you're looking for a comforting, familiar brunch spot without the bells and whistles, Johnnie Mars Family Restaurant is the place for you. This diner offers comfort food at its finest, including waffles, French toast, omelets and pancakes (including chocolate chip ones for those with a sweet tooth) as well as platters named after the restaurant such as the Johnnie Mars Omelet and the Johnnie Special. If you're in the mood for Greek food, try the Gyro and Feta Omelet. There's also many lunch favorites to choose from, including fish dishes such as catfish and shrimp. The best part? Breakfast is served all day so if your brunch plans end up becoming dinner ones, this is the place to visit. And if you're new to the area, this may just be the place that reminds you of your old home.

CRAVE American Kitchen and Sushi Bar

If you want to jazz up your brunch outing, give this restaurant a try. For the sushi lovers, your California and Maki rolls are here, along with Miso soup, seaweed salad and tuna poke. For those not into sushi, CRAVE also offers many familiar lunch classics such as wraps, salads, sandwiches and burgers (with the option for regular or truffle fries) and the ultimate in comfort food with lobster mac and cheese. There's something for everybody here, whether you're out with family, roommates, or picky eaters.