Breakfast is not just for mornings. This non-comprehensive list of restaurants, cafes, bakeries and fast-food options in the Sugar Land and Missouri City-areas feature selections for brunch. From chicken and waffles to fajita skillets, donuts with Fruity Pebbles and creme brulee-battered French toast, everyone can greet the day their own way.

[$] most dishes under $10     [$$] most dishes over $10

 

1. Anonymous Artisan Bites and Coffee Bar [$] 

9920 Hwy. 90, Ste. D130, Sugar Land.
832-886-4037. www.anonymouseats.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sundays

Along with coffee drinks, the cafe sells croissants, muffins, breads and quiches made fresh every day. It also sells Greek and other European pastries as well as savory items.

2. Avalon Diner [$]

12810 Hwy. 59, Stafford. 281-240-0213.
www.avalondiner.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

The diner sells traditional breakfast plates all day, from eggs, pancakes and French toast to omelets and waffles. Smaller plates, including bagels, cereal and oatmeal, are also available.

3. Bagel Express [$]

4670 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land. 281-242-2435.
www.bagelexpresssugarland.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bagel Express sells bagels with cream cheese or butter, breakfast bagel sandwiches and egg plates, omelets, wraps, waffles and other items.

The bakery sells kolaches, donuts and donut holes, bagels and croissants, all of which are made onsite. The store’s creative donut flavors include red velvet, Nutella vanilla cake, Fruity Pebbles icing and maple-glazed with bacon.[/caption]

4. The Baker House [$]

6311 Hwy. 6, Missouri City. 281-261-6404.
http://www.facebook.com/thebakerhouseinc
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 5 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

The bakery sells kolaches, donuts and donut holes, bagels and croissants, all of which are made onsite. The store’s creative donut flavors include red velvet, Nutella vanilla cake, Fruity Pebbles icing and maple-glazed with bacon.

5. Black Walnut Café [$]

16535 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land.
281-565-7800. www.blackwalnutcafe.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 7 a.m. -9 p.m., Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.,   Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Breakfast served: Mon. through Fri. 7-11 a.m., Sat.-Sun. all day

Black Walnut Cafe offers a variety of egg dishes including omelets, eggs Benedict and huevos rancheros. Griddle items such as pancakes, chicken and waffles and French toast.

6. The Bluebonnet Grille [$]

2880 La Quinta Drive, Missouri City. 281-403-5920.
http://www.golfquailvalley.com/restaurant
Hours: Mon. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Breakfast served: Sat.-Sun. 6:30-11 a.m.

Located at Quail Valley—Golf, Grille & Events, the Bluebonnet Grille offers weekend breakfasts including omelets, waffles, pancakes, French toast and biscuit sandwiches. Four breakfast skillets are also available, including the homestyle skillet, chicken and beef fajita skillets and a meat skillet with crawfish and bacon.

7. Boulevard Bagel [$]

15945 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land.
281-565-2457. www.manhattanbagel.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Formerly Manhattan Bagels, Boulevard Bagel sells bagels with cream cheese, bagel sandwiches, lox and muffins. The store offers catering services as well.

8. The Burning Pear [$$]

16090 City Walk, Sugar Land. 281-275-5925.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Breakfast served Mon.-Sun. 6-11 a.m.

Located at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, The Burning Pear is open to hotel guests as well as the general public. The restaurant has traditional breakfast plates as well as buffet options.

9. Cinnamon’s Bakery [$]

13881 Hwy. 59, Sugar Land. 281-242-7655.
www.cinnamonssugarland.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-noon, Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

The bakery sells homemade cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, strudel sticks and kolaches. Orders can be placed over the phone.

10. The Egg & I [$]

9920 Hwy. 90, Ste. 150C, Sugar Land.
281-242-3447. www.theeggandirestaurants.com
Hours: Mon.-Sun. 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

The Egg & I specializes in egg dishes for breakfast and lunch. Menu items include omelets, eggs Benedict and frittatas as well as griddle items. Skillets, scrambled and egg hash dishes are also available.

11. Hoggs N’ Chicks [$]

8817 Hwy. 6, Ste. 900, Missouri City.
281-778-4644. www.hoggsnchicks.com
Brunch Sat.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

For its weekend brunches, Hoggs N’ Chicks serves a variety of options including chicken and waffles, pancakes, creme brulee-battered French toast, fish and grits and a breakfast quesadilla. Omelets, sandwiches and breakfast taquitos are also available.

The restaurant offers sweet and savory waffle plates with ingredients ranging from homemade fried chicken and pulled pork, to fruit and marshmallows. Some appetizers, such as the speed-dating plate, also feature the restaurant’s signature waffles.[/caption]

12. Jupiter Pizza and Waffles Company [$$]    

16135 City Walk, Sugar Land. 281-313-1008.
www.jupiterpizzaandwaffles.com
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., closed Mondays

The restaurant offers sweet and savory waffle plates with ingredients ranging from homemade fried chicken and pulled pork, to fruit and marshmallows. Some appetizers, such as the speed-dating plate, also feature the restaurant’s signature waffles.

La Rouxpour offers a brunch on Sundays with a variety of 15-25 items on its menu including prime rib, an omelet station, pancakes, gumbo, bottomless mimosas, bacon and crab cakes.[/caption]

13. The Rouxpour Jazz Brunch Buffet [$$]             

2298 Texas Drive, Sugar Land. 281.240.7689.
www.therouxpour.com
Brunch: Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

La Rouxpour offers a brunch on Sundays with a variety of 15-25 items on its menu including prime rib, an omelet station, pancakes, gumbo, bottomless mimosas, bacon and crab cakes.

14. Mia Bella Trattoria [$]

16535 Hwy. 59, Ste. 2510, Sugar Land. 281-240-5000.
www.miabellarestaurants.com
Hours: Mon.-Thurs: 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday: 10.30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Brunch: Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

For its weekend brunch, Mia Bella serves entrees including eggs Florentine, Italian pancakes with berries, eggs, create-your-own omelets and grilled chicken Benedetto.

15. Skeeter’s Mesquite Grille [$]

16535 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land.
281-980-0066. www.skeetersgrill.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Breakfast served: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Buffet Sat.-Sun.

Skeeter’s breakfast items include breakfast tacos, omelets, waffles and French toast. On Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurant offers both a breakfast buffet and menu options.

16. Westco Donuts [$]

5022 Hwy. 90, Sugar Land. 281-277-9839.
Hours: Sun.-Sat. 5 a.m.-1 p.m.

The apple fritter doughnut is Westco’s most popular, but the shop also serves cinnamon rolls, boudin kolaches and a variety of croissants including ham and cheese, and bacon, egg and cheese.

17. Berryhill Baja Grill [$] 

13703 Hwy. 59, Sugar Land. 281-313-8226.
www.berryhillsugarland.com
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun.- 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

18. Cafe Adobe  [$]

2329 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land. 281-277-1700.
www.cafeadobe.com
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Brunch: Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

19.Carmelo’s Mexican Grill [$]

4888 Hwy. 90, Sugar Land. 281-494-2031
www.carmelosmexicangrill.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Escalante’s brunch menu includes tacos, huevos rancheros, migas with chorizo, mimosas and Bloody Marys.[/caption]

20. Escalante’s Fine Tex Mex & Tequila [$$]

15933 City Walk, Sugar Land. 281-242-1100.
www.escalantes.net
Hours: Sun.-Mon. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Brunch: Sun. 11a.m.-3 p.m.

21. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop [$]

4875 Hwy.6, Missouri City. 281-261-8226.
www.fuzzystacoshop.com
Hours: Sun.-Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

22. La Escondida Mexican Grill [$]

7270 Hwy. 6 S., Missouri City. 281-403-3306
www.laescondidagrill.com
Hours: Mon.-Thur. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Breakfast: Sat.-Sun. 7-11 a.m.

23. Soliz Casa De Tacos [$]

303 Dulles Ave., Stafford. 281-499-8359.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

24. Taqueria Mexicano Grill and Bar [$]          

15267 Hwy. 59, Sugar Land. 281-325-1028.
Hours: Mon. 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Tues.-Thu. 6 a.m.- 10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 6 a.m.-midnight

25. Texas Brisket [$]

7822 Hwy. 90, Sugar Land. 281-242-1200.
www.texasbrisket.net
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Breakfast served Mon.-Fri. 6:30-10 a.m., Sat. 6-11 a.m., Sun. 7-11 a.m.

26. Torchy’s Tacos [$]

15810 Hwy. 59, Sugar Land. 281-313-5110.
www.torchystacos.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m-11 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.