Best Brunch in Bellaire, TX: 6 Weekend Spots Inside the City

The best brunch in Bellaire, Texas is spread across six places inside the city limits: Dandelion Cafe and The Toasted Yolk Cafe for all-day breakfast, The '401 Table & Tap and Candente for a proper weekend brunch menu, Lankford's for a Texas diner plate, and Betsy's at Evelyn's Park for breakfast tacos under the trees. All six have a Bellaire, TX 77401 address on their official sites, and most sit on or just off Bellaire Boulevard.

Here is the bit most people miss. The land under Evelyn's Park was once Teas Nursery, which the park calls the very first business in Bellaire. Horticulturalist Edward Teas founded it in 1910, and the park credits the nursery with helping beautify the tree-lined esplanade of Bellaire Boulevard itself. So when you walk off brunch down that leafy median, you're walking past the work of the town's first business.

How we define Bellaire

This guide covers the City of Bellaire only: the small, independent city (ZIP 77401) that's entirely surrounded by Houston, next door to West University Place. Every pick shows a Bellaire, TX 77401 address on its own website.

That rules out two things people often lump in. First, the stretch of Bellaire Boulevard that runs through Houston's Chinatown is in Houston, not Bellaire; we cover it in brunch in Chinatown. Second, several Bellaire Boulevard storefronts just east of the city line carry Houston 77025 addresses even when they call themselves "Bellaire." We left those out too. For the bigger picture of the city, start with our Bellaire area guide.

The quick list

• For chicken and waffles with a mimosa pitcher: Dandelion Cafe.
• For an early start, any day of the week: The Toasted Yolk Cafe, open daily from 7 a.m.
• For a sit-down weekend brunch with kids and dogs in tow: The '401 Table & Tap.
• For Tex-Mex brunch: Candente, Saturdays and Sundays.
• For a Texas diner plate and a self-pour beer wall: Lankford's.
• For breakfast tacos in a park: Betsy's at Evelyn's Park.

How we chose

We looked for places that take weekend mornings seriously: a dedicated brunch menu or breakfast served all day, plus a reason to pick it over the others, like a signature dish, a patio, a kids' room or a park setting. Each pick had to show a current Bellaire, TX 77401 location, current hours and a current menu on its official website as of November 2026.

We left out Bellaire restaurants that don't serve brunch, and spots we couldn't confirm on an official site. Hours and prices change, so treat everything below as "typically" and check the restaurant's site before you go.

Where should you go for brunch in Bellaire?

Dandelion Cafe

5405 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire · breakfast all day · open daily

Dandelion Cafe in Bellaire is our first call for a classic brunch. Breakfast is served all day, and the dish to order is Chef JC's Chicken and Waffles, the plate the cafe took to a Good Morning America breakfast showdown, according to its press page. The Strawberries & Cream French Toast and Dandy's Chicken Chilaquiles are the other big orders, with Bagel & Lox if you want something lighter.

Mimosas come in small, large or by the pitcher, in flavors such as vanilla lavender, pomegranate orange and hibiscus honey. Dandelion opened in August 2016 as a coffee shop, and today the cafe describes itself as Black-owned and woman-owned. It typically opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday, and closes mid-afternoon.

Best for: a sweet-and-savory table to share.

The Toasted Yolk Cafe

5103 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire · open daily, typically 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Toasted Yolk Cafe in Bellaire serves breakfast and brunch from open to close every day, which makes it the safest bet when you can't face a 10 a.m. wait. Go for the Hashbrown Casserole, the Shrimp N Grits, or The Classic Arnold.

The Bellaire location lists a full bar, a patio and "kids welcome," and its page mentions a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and a mimosa flight. There are no reservations, but you can join a digital waitlist.

Best for: an early start or a weekday brunch.

The '401 Table & Tap

6700 Ferris St, Suite 150, Bellaire · weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday

The '401 Table & Tap is Bellaire's neighborhood sit-down brunch, and the name is a nod to the city's 77401 ZIP code. Weekend brunch runs every Saturday and Sunday, and the restaurant typically opens at 10 a.m. on both days. Order the Churro Waffle, the Croissant French Toast or the Crispy Chicken & Waffles; the Eggs Benedict can be upgraded to crab cakes, and there's a Brunch Pizza for the table.

This is the family pick. The FAQ says leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the front patio, the patio has heating and air conditioning, and there's a supervised kids' room with a TV and iPads. Parking is free, with an overflow lot across the street.

Best for: families, dog owners and group brunches. See more dog-friendly patios.

Candente

5101 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 165, Bellaire Town Center · brunch Saturday and Sunday, typically 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Candente in Bellaire is the Tex-Mex brunch, the second location of the Montrose original. The weekend brunch menu has chilaquiles with salsa roja and fried eggs, tamales topped with Texas red chili and eggs, barbacoa tacos with chile de árbol salsa, and posole rojo for anyone who needs a restorative bowl. Add two pancakes with cinnamon sugar butter for the table.

The drinks list has mimosas in orange or passion fruit, a Bloody Mary made with tequila or vodka, and micheladas. Our favorite line on the brunch menu is a bottle of 2013 Dom Pérignon, listed with a two-word explanation: "why not?" For more of this style, see our best Tex-Mex in Houston.

Best for: a savory, spicy brunch.

Lankford's Bellaire

5208 Bissonnet St, Bellaire · opens 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday

Lankford's in Bellaire is the Bellaire outpost of Lankford Grocery, which the family says was founded in 1937 in Houston's Fourth Ward and Freedmen's Town and is now run by its third generation. The breakfast menu is pure Texas diner: Brisket Benedict, Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs, Migas and a Chicken & Waffle. Lankford's is a burger joint at heart, so it also suits anyone at the table who wants lunch; see our best burgers in Houston for more.

The drinks menu has a "Brunch Faves" section with mimosas, a Bloody Mary, a michelada and an Aperol spritz, plus a mimosa carafe. The quirk: a self-pour beer wall with 20 Texas craft beers. There's a kids' menu. The site doesn't say when breakfast stops, so go early on weekends.

Best for: big appetites and anyone who wants a burger option.

Betsy's at Evelyn's Park

4400 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire · breakfast tacos · typically opens 9 a.m. weekends

Betsy's is the all-day park cafe in the yellow house at the southwest corner of Evelyn's Park, and breakfast tacos are the morning order. Order the #4 (brisket, egg and cheese) or the #6 (black beans, egg and avocado), or build your own. The insider tip: the homemade flour and corn tortillas are made every day until noon, so come in the morning.

Add a smoothie (The Popeye has spinach, mango and strawberry), locally roasted coffee, or a frozen rosé. Betsy's is named for Betsy Adair, the mother of the siblings who run it. Take your tacos outside and let the kids loose on the playground.

Best for: a cheap, casual brunch with children.

Save this: a Bellaire Boulevard brunch morning

This route keeps you on one stretch of Bellaire Boulevard, from Evelyn's Park west to Bellaire Town Center at South Rice.

1. Start at Betsy's at Evelyn's Park (4400 Bellaire Blvd) for coffee and a fresh-tortilla breakfast taco before noon.
2. Walk the park, then head west along the boulevard to Paseo Park, the city's green median park at 4800–5000 Bellaire Blvd, with a trail and open lawn.
3. Finish at Bellaire Town Center (5101–5103 Bellaire Blvd): Tex-Mex brunch at Candente (weekends from 10 a.m.) or pancakes at The Toasted Yolk Cafe.
4. Want the full sit-down version instead? Book The '401 on Ferris St for brunch, then spend the afternoon on our things to do in Bellaire list.

Before you go, check:

• Weekend opening times: Candente and The '401 open at 10 a.m., Lankford's and Betsy's at 9 a.m., Dandelion and The Toasted Yolk earlier.
• Waitlists: The Toasted Yolk and Candente use online waitlists.
• Dogs: The '401 welcomes leashed dogs on its front patio.
• Tortillas at Betsy's: homemade until noon.

Tips for brunch in Bellaire

Go early or late. In our experience, late morning is the crunch on weekends, which is why The Toasted Yolk and Candente run online waitlists.

Where to park: The '401 has a free lot plus an overflow lot across the street. Candente and The Toasted Yolk are in Bellaire Town Center, and Betsy's is inside Evelyn's Park, so check each venue's site for its parking details.

Want more ideas nearby? Try our brunch in Rice Village list next door, the best restaurants in Bellaire for dinner, or our citywide best brunch in Houston guide.

Last verified: November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best brunch in Bellaire, TX?

Dandelion Cafe at 5405 Bellaire Blvd is our top pick for brunch in Bellaire, for its all-day breakfast, chicken and waffles and flavored mimosa pitchers. For a full weekend brunch menu, try The '401 Table & Tap or Candente.

Which Bellaire restaurants serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday?

The '401 Table & Tap serves weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday, and Candente serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, typically 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dandelion Cafe and The Toasted Yolk Cafe serve breakfast all day.

Is there a kid-friendly brunch in Bellaire?

Yes. The '401 Table & Tap in Bellaire has a supervised kids' room with a TV and iPads, and Betsy's sits in Evelyn's Park, next to the park's playground. Lankford's Bellaire has a kids' menu.

Can I bring my dog to brunch in Bellaire?

The '401 Table & Tap welcomes leashed, well-behaved dogs on its front patio, according to its FAQ. Other restaurants on this list don't publish a dog policy on their official sites, so call ahead.

Is Bellaire the same as Chinatown on Bellaire Boulevard?

No. The City of Bellaire is a separate city, ZIP 77401, surrounded by Houston. The Chinatown stretch of Bellaire Boulevard further west is in the City of Houston.

Where can I get breakfast tacos in Bellaire?

Betsy's at Evelyn's Park, 4400 Bellaire Blvd, serves breakfast tacos, and its menu says homemade flour and corn tortillas are served every day until noon.