The best breakfast in Arizona? 5 brunch spots named among most popular in US

On the heels of OpenTable's best brunch spots in America list, Yelp released it's own list of Top 100 Brunch Spots 2024, which includes restaurants from coast to coast. Curiously, none of the brunch options from the two sites overlapped, but five more Arizona restaurants made the cut alongside the likes of Tampa's Psomi, which is run by a Michelin-awarded chef.

To curate the the best brunches in the U.S., Yelp took into account breakfast and brunch restaurants that had the most mentions of brunch and factors like the ratings and total volume during the last three years.

Here's a look at all the Arizona brunch restaurants that made Yelp's best in the U.S. list.

Brunch Snob in Phoenix ranked No. 91

Brunch Snob's long menu offers a variety of egg dishes, salads, sandwiches along with sweet options including a pancake taco made with bacon, scrambled eggs and cheese in a pancake.

Rating: 4.4 from 738 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Jason T. wrote: “What amazing food and experience. As a chef I really appreciate great food and service and Brunch Snob on Elliot rd in Arizona is top notch .. I will keep on coming back”

Details: 4747 E. Elliot Rd., Phoenix. 480-590-7034, brunchsnobrestaurant.com.

Prep & Pastry in Tucson ranked No. 90

A French toast dish from Prep and Pastry. The Tucson brunch spot is opening a location in Scottsdale this fall.
A French toast dish from Prep and Pastry. The Tucson brunch spot is opening a location in Scottsdale this fall.

Some menu items include harissa shakshuka, omelets, Monte Cristo and fried chicken with French toast.

Rating: 4.4 from 2,570 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Cecilia A. wrote: “I was there on 4/09/2024. Food was delicious I ordered Prep Omelet after asking JAVIER, our server, what dishes he likes more. Service was Great and our breakfast was in our table in no time...very fast. At the time of paying and because we were celebrating a birthday and we needed to split the birthday girl order, he did it and everyone was happy.”

Details: 2660 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson. 520-326-7737, prepandpastry.com.

The Clinkscale in Jerome ranked No. 79

The menu features pancake, egg dishes, avocado toast and salads and sandwiches.

Rating: 4.9 from 517 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Cristie T. wrote: "Euphoric atmosphere. Best food in Jerome.Lots of gluten free options for brunch, dinner, and a gf flourless cake for dessert.Will definitely be back. Highly recommend here if you are gluten free and highly recommend the gf chocolate cake. I would give it a solid 10/10. It's on the lighter side, fudgy, decadent, and comes with berries and whip. The clinkscake is a must if you're visiting Jerome".

Details: 309 Main St., Jerome. 928-634-6225, theclinkscale.com.

Shorebird in Sedona ranked No. 70

The menu at Shorebird restaurant in Sedona covers a variety of foods but specializes in seafood with a modern twist.
The menu at Shorebird restaurant in Sedona covers a variety of foods but specializes in seafood with a modern twist.

Shorebird's menu offers raw bar, sushi, sashimi, tacos, seafood and steak.

Rating: 4.4 from 587 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Michelle R. wrote: “This is easily one of the best spots in Sedona. I've never had better service, better views, or better food!” After describing her experience she ended with: "We loved our dinner so much that we decided to come back for brunch the next day. Honestly the breakfast burrito is one of the best I've ever had! Definitely check this place out!"

Details: 150 state Route 179, Ste. 1, Sedona. 928-203-5465, shorebirdrestaurant.com.

Butters Pancakes & Café in Scottsdale ranked No. 40

This family-owned restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, including a variety of pancakes, crepes, French toasts, egg dishes, burgers, sandwiches and salads.

Rating: 4.5 from 3126 reviews.

Reviewer comment: Larry W. wrote: “Awesome, wiped my plates clean! Great service as well...long line but it went quick, kitchen quick as well.”

Details: 8300 N. Hayden Rd., Ste F104, Scottsdale. 480-629-4333, butterscafe.com.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 5 best breakfast and brunch restaurants in AZ, according to Yelpers