Sunday brunch in Reno is a serious pursuit, and I’ve got the fork wounds to prove it. We’re not just talking bacon and eggs here; this is a town where you can pivot from a perfectly executed Scotch egg at Washoe Public House to a plate of enchiladas at Bertha Miranda’s that could cure what ails you.

I’ve logged the hours, from the chaotic indulgence of Toucan Charlie’s oyster bar to the quiet, bread-forward triumph at Süp. The results might just save you from another sad continental breakfast.

The Shore

Highlights
Scallops beat Hell's Kitchen
Chef visits tableside personally
Avocado toast with smoked salmon
Effortless bar workspaces, WiFi

The Shore is the kind of place that makes you question why you ever bothered with anyone else. I ordered the scallops, and I'll say it plainly: they beat Hell's Kitchen. The chef came by our table personally, which felt both flattering and slightly intimidating, like being complimented by a food critic who could ruin you with a glance. The avocado toast with smoked salmon was a quiet triumph, creamy and bright. And if you're a remote worker like me, the bar has effortless workspaces and solid WiFi. I almost felt guilty treating it like an office. Almost.

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Two Chicks

Highlights
Impeccable service, friendly staff
Flavorful chorizo omelet standout
Worth the short wait
Great kid-friendly pancake option

Two Chicks on this particular Sunday delivered exactly what I needed: no drama, no fuss, just excellent food and service. The staff were genuinely friendly, not the performative kind that makes you want to run. My chorizo omelet was a standout, packed with enough flavor to wake up my taste buds before noon. There was a short wait, but it moved fast and felt worth it. Families were everywhere, and I spotted a kid happily demolishing a pancake. I'd call that a win.

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The Grand Buffet

Highlights
Endless delicious food options
Crab night king crab
Desserts worth saving room for
Converts buffet skeptics

I walked into The Grand Buffet as a skeptic. I walked out a convert. The endless options are almost absurd, but in the best way. I loaded my plate with things I couldn't pronounce and things I'd never try at home, and it all worked. The crab night king crab was particularly decadent, though I'll admit I had seconds of the desserts instead. They're worth saving room for. Even the sweets skeptics among us found something to hoard. It's chaotic, indulgent, and dangerously good.

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The Twisted Fork

Highlights
Patio dining at sunset
Unique twists on classics
Homemade mango sorbet standout
Honey pomegranate wings shine
Flank steak cooked perfectly

The Twisted Fork is where brunch gets a personality. I sat on the patio at sunset, which made everything look like a golden hour filter. The classics get a clever twist here, and honestly, I'm here for it. The honey pomegranate wings were sticky, tangy, and completely addictive. The flank steak came out cooked perfectly, a rarity at brunch. But the homemade mango sorbet was the real showstopper, bright and refreshing, a tiny scoop of sunshine. I left planning my return.

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Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille

Highlights
Fresh oysters worth the price
Massive variety across cuisines
Breakfast served until 11 AM
Discounts for members, seniors, military
Mongolian grill and taco stations

Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille is a beast of variety, and I mean that as a compliment. The fresh oysters were worth every penny, briny and cold. There's a massive spread across cuisines, from Mongolian grill to taco stations, which means no one in my group ate the same plate twice. Breakfast runs until 11 AM, which is perfect for late risers like me. And if you're a member, senior, or military, you get discounts. I'm none of those, but I'll take full price for this chaos.

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Wild River Grille

Highlights
River Room event perfection
Attentive staff, seamless service
Buffet that impressed guests
Great value, flexible budgets
Patio dessert truck fun

Wild River Grille hosted a Sunday brunch that felt less like a meal and more like an event. The River Room was perfect for our larger group, and the staff handled us with seamless grace. The buffet impressed even the pickiest among us, and the value was undeniable, especially when you account for flexible budgets. The patio added a bonus: a dessert truck that had everyone giddy. I ate a lot. I regretted nothing.

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Two Chicks

Highlights
GourMelt Benedict on grilled cheese
Great vegan breakfast options
Friendly staff, very clean
Hard-to-pick plentiful menu
Worth a return visit

The second Two Chicks location, and I'm starting to think this duo has a magic formula. The GourMelt Benedict on grilled cheese is a stroke of genius, all that hollandaise and gooey cheese. They also had great vegan options, which surprised me in the best way. The staff were friendly, the place was spotless, and the menu was so plentiful I struggled to choose. I'll definitely return, if only to try everything I missed.

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Washoe Public House

Highlights
Scotch Egg perfection
Friendly, attentive service
Patio seating available
Fair warning on parking
Solid pub grub

Washoe Public House is a pub that takes brunch seriously. The Scotch egg was perfection, crispy outside, runny yolk inside, a small miracle. Service was attentive without being hovering, and the patio was a nice escape from the cramped indoors. Parking is a bit of a pain, so heed my warning and arrive early. But once you're seated, the pub grub is solid and satisfying. I'd call it a reliable neighborhood stop.

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Archie's Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast

Highlights
Burgers rank among Reno’s best
Sunday service was excellent
Happy hour drinks half off
Big space with deck views
Fries and onion rings shine

Archie's Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast is a bit of a misnomer, because the burgers are indeed giants. They rank among Reno's best, and I say that with authority. Sunday service was excellent, and the happy hour drinks were half off, which felt like a personal favor. The space is big and has deck views that make you forget you're in a burger joint. The fries and onion rings were both crispy and golden. I ate too much. I'll do it again.

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Bertha Miranda's

Highlights
Staff exceptionally accommodating
Enchiladas absolutely amazing
Drinks wildly delicious
Perfect for large groups
Local legend status earned

Bertha Miranda's earned its local legend status with me in a single visit. The staff were exceptionally accommodating, even when we shuffled our party around twice. The enchiladas were absolutely amazing, with a sauce that could cure Monday blues. And the drinks were wildly delicious, dangerously so. This is the spot for large groups, loud laughter, and plates that disappear quickly. I walked out full, happy, and already planning my return.

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The Cheese Board

Highlights
Locally owned by two sisters
Out-of-this-world cheese boards
Calming, detailed bistro atmosphere
Colorful boards that tease eyes
Sweet owners who give back

The Cheese Board is a small, locally owned gem run by two sisters who clearly love what they do. The cheese boards themselves are out of this world, a collection of textures and flavors that made my eyes roll back. The bistro atmosphere is calming, with details that show care, right down to the colorful boards that tease your eyes before you even taste. The owners are sweet and give back to the community, which makes the experience even better. I lingered long after I finished.

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Süp

Highlights
Bread steals the show
Casual, comfortable dining vibe
Friendly, quiet, quaint service
Ridiculously good, healthy options

Süp is the quiet hero of Reno brunch. The bread steals the show, warm, crusty, and somehow perfect on its own. The vibe is casual and comfortable, the kind of place where you can show up in sweats and no one blinks. Service was friendly, quiet, and quaint, almost like a secret handshake of hospitality. The food is ridiculously good and healthy without tasting like punishment. I left feeling virtuous and full, a rare combo.

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