- Frudisiac – Little bistro in Dorobenti, with modern Scandinavian design and a beautiful urban garden, famous for healthy and tasty brunch. The atmosphere is calm and bright, in tone with the Nordic menu: specialty coffee, smoothies and creative preparations served all day in a relaxed approach. The focus is on fresh ingredients and nutritional combinations (the favorite place of many for a late breakfast “which gives you a positive vibe for all day”).
- Popular preparation: Turkish Eggs (eggs with yogurt, infused oil and greenery) and authentic shakshuka, both being strongly recommended by customers. Their toasts are also famous – for example, toast with avocado, mushrooms or burrata and figs, plus fluffy pancakes with ricotta and lemon, considered among the best in the city.
- Prices: Coffee espresso ~ 12-15 lei; latte / iced latte ~ 18 lei. Egg preparations (shakshuka, special omelets) ~ 40-50 lei. A bowl of granola with yogurt ~ 30 lei. Related to the quality and central area, prices are assessed as “very reasonable for the quality offered ‘.
- Review: “Amazing brunch – incredible food, fast service, and very kind staff. I liked that you could see the kitchen preparing everything. The place is often full, you may have to wait a little, but it’s worth it!” says a customer. “Probably the best egg preparations I’ve ever eaten. Turkish eggs and shakshuka are insane.” Frudisiac is at the top of many preferences, being a successful mix of tasty food, quiet atmosphere and special northern design.
- Simbio – A real urban oasis hidden in a restored house on Merchant Street (Armenian area). It has a “secret” garden full of greenery, extremely popular in the warm season, and a cozy interior that makes you feel “at home.” Simbio is the ideal place for a relaxing weekend brunch with bohemian vibes and friendly. Every Saturday and Sunday (10: 00 – 16: 00) have a special brunch menu full of irresistible goodies.
- Popular preparation: Eggs Florentine – Posted eggs served on English homemade muffin, with spinach sauce and Dutch sauce, are a hit of the brunch menu. The French toast made from milk and egg-soaked muffins, roasted in butter, served with bananas, caju and berries sauce) – a highly appreciated brunch dessert. The menu also includes hot sandwiches (ex. Tuna Melt), full English Breakfast, juicy burgers and fresh salads.
- Prices: Accessible menu: most brunch preparations between 30 and 50 lei. (Ex: Florentine eggs ~ 35 lei, French toast ~ 28 lei, English Breakfast ~ 45 lei, smoothie ~ 20 lei, coffee ~ 12 lei). The portions are saturated, offering a good quality-quantity-price ratio.
- Review: “The food is amazing. I discovered here that it is hard to find properly cooked postage eggs in Bucharest – I am glad I found them at Simbio!” exclaims a happy customer. The atmosphere also received praise: “Design awesome and beautiful garden; cute and friendly staff. Good coffee, great smoothies, tasty burgers.” Simbio is often referred to as “the most cozy restaurant with terrace and bar” in the city, perfect for lazy weekend mornings.
- Gram Bistro – Bistro urban located at Victoria Square (ground floor of the American House building), famous for its vibrant but relaxed atmosphere and daily brunch (breakfast 9-11 during the week, and brunch all-day during the weekend, until 22: 30!). Modern decor with warm lights and plants, discreet music – nothing pretentious, but everything well worked out. It’s the kind of place where you can sit at stories for hours and hours enjoying the coffee and the goodies on your plate.
- Popular preparation: Gram’s brunch menu is very varied, combining classics with own twists. You cannot fail with Eggs Benedict (including Norwegian eggs with smoked salmon) or Avo & Haloumi Toast. Also, the Gram brunch plateau (a generous platter “with everything” – eggs, bacon, sausages, vegetables, cheeses, etc.) is perfectly divided. Sweet lovers praise fluffy pancakes, and in the consistent chapter Steak & Eggs is among the preferences.
- Prices: Friendly: a toast ~ 45 lei, omelets between 26-41 lei, brunch plates 54-72 lei. Coffee ~ 12-15 lei, freshies ~ 14 lei, cocktail brunch (Mimosa, Bellini) ~ 25 lei. As a customer says, “Prices match quality, everything very tasty.”
- Review: “Great service, good food & cozy atmosphere! Their lemonade is excellent. An awesome place to eat, I highly recommend for an exit to the city centre” – says a pleased visitor. Someone else writes on Facebook: “Bistro friendly with daily brunch and excellent vibe. Tasty food, nice drinks – Gram is like a nice neighbor where you always come back fondly.” In conclusion, Gram Bistro has become synonymous with a quality brunch, whether it’s a running morning or a relaxed weekend.
- Plantini (One Herastrau Plaza) – A concept of allday breakfast & brunch, located in the north (one herastrau complex). The space is bright, with minimalist decoration and botanical accents – basically a cafe-bistro where you can enjoy from late breakfast at noon any day of the week (Fridays 8: 30-16: 30, weekend 9: 00-17: 00). The menu is varied and focuses on healthy and instagram-worthy options: smoothie bowls, creative toasts, salads and guiltfree desserts. It also has a small grocery store with delicacies and cold-pressed juices.
- Popular preparation: Acai Bowl – one of the menu stars, a cool bowl with cashew puree, vegetable milk, bananas, peanut butter, granola and berries, very praised by customers. Toasts are also celebrities: for example Toast with smoked salmon & avocado or Toast with scrambled eggs, aerated feta and cherry tomatoes – tasty and good-looking combinations. In the sweet chapter, the protein pancakes and the banana bread of the house stand out.
- Prices: Most preparations ~ 45- 60 lei (according to menu). I’Turist notes: “Prices are ~ 50 lei for a dish” – justified by quality ingredients and consistent portions. Cold pressed juice ~ 20 lei, coffee with vegetable milk ~ 15 lei.
- Review: “Some of the most tasty brunches in town!” exposes an enthusiastic review. The welcoming atmosphere and pleasant scenery are appreciated, although occasionally the service was described as a little distant. Overall, however, Plantini gathers praise: “Excellent Brunch, large portions, options for vegetarians / vegans. The ambience is sending you directly to South Korea” – someone is joking, highlighting the mix of influences and diversity of preparations. In other words, Plantini quickly became a favorite place for corporate people in the area and not only, thanks to the fresh concept of extended breakfast.
- Egg (Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant) – An unusual bistro in the area of Stirbei Voda, dedicated entirely to eggs and brunch preparations inspired by international kitchens. Founded by Ayfer (originally from Turkey) and Andrei, Ou proposed to be the place where even those who are not early can have breakfast at any time, the menu revolving – obviously – around eggs in various forms. Decor is playful, with retro elements (miles, old windows) in a relaxed ambiance, like dining in friends’ kitchen. Program: Wednesday – Friday 9-15, weekend 10-15.
- Popular preparation: Maritozzo with eggs – the star of the house. Maritozzo is a fluffy Italian buns; the egg serves them either sweet (stuffed with cream, powdered with sugar) or salted. The salty one, for example, comes filled with scrambled eggs, caramelized onions, bacon and cheddar – looks like a burger, and it is absolutely delicious. From their menu are also simit (Turkish sesame pretzel, egg served, cheese, tomatoes, pickles pickled) – perfect for “softening yolk” as a review says – and the patatas tortilla (Spanish potato omelet). Practically a heaven of egg lovers in any form!
- Prices: Average interval, ~ 40- 60 lei per person for a saturated brunch. Maritozzo ~ 35 lei, a bowl of shakshuka ~ 40 lei, simit with egg ~ 30 lei. Coffee ~ 12 lei. Quality-quantity ratio is good – many say the portions have kept them full for a long time.
- Review: “Delicious Brunch in a welcoming atmosphere! The world praises the omelet with truffles and Turkish pretzel (simit) – everything tasty and fresh.” Another customer tells: “I was pleasantly surprised by the cozy and urban-chic atmosphere. The back garden is private. Egg preparations really stand out – their Maritozzo is something you can’t find elsewhere!” With 74% positive recommendations on social networks, Ou managed to quickly conquer the Bucharest public, bringing an original concept and very comfortable on the local brunch scene.
This article is an English translation and adaptation of the original Romanian article on Lista Scurtă. Read the Romanian version.
