Steps From Your Door: The Best Brunch Spots in Newburyport
For all the exciting events hosted in town, sometimes you just need a lazy weekend morning to unwind from a busy week. Luckily, Newburyport restaurants have you covered with some of the best brunch spots on the North Shore. From upscale to jazzy to casual, there are more than enough delectable options to choose from.

31 Water Street
Brunch Saturday & Sunday 10am-3pm
Holding the distinction of Best Brunch from the 2017 Best of North Shore Awards, The Poynt’s eclectic brunch menu includes such dazzlers as breakfast nachos, strawberry cheesecake crèpes, and smoked brisket-and-Yukon hash. Breathe easy in the light-filled dining room, or book the luxurious Wolfe’s Den for your party.
15 Pleasant Street
Brunch Sunday 11am
Every Sunday morning beginning at 11am, Loretta hosts a Jazz Brunch with renowned baritone saxophonist Danny Harrington. Kick back in the cozy, red-walled space, enjoy regional American cuisine with seasonal spins, and start your Sunday off slow to Harrington’s soulful soundtrack.
38 State Street
Brunch Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-3pm
Ceia bosts an ever-changing, European grand tour of a menu. Three floors of brick walls and warm lighting set the scene for a veritable voyage of seasonal small plates, fine wines, and remarkable presentation. Their multi-faceted chefs routinely go “off-script” to create unique dishes, or to accommodate a special diet. And both locals and out-of-towners make a point to reserve a spot for Ceia’s annual Easter brunch—in a word, unforgettable.
1 Tournament Wharf
Brunch Sunday 10am-12pm
Perched on the banks of the Merrimac River, looking toward the Atlantic, this seafood institution also boasts a killer brunch menu. Lobster and brie omelets, breakfast sliders, farmstand frittatas, oh my! Go classic, get creative, have a lobster roll for breakfast—why not?
33 Pleasant Street
Monday-Thursday & Sunday 8am-8pm, Friday & Saturday 8am-10pm
For a casual and laid-back affair, Commune offers a full range of coffee drinks, teas, salads, and their signature sweet and savory crepes. Stuffed with local, farm-fresh ingredients, their all-day breakfast crèpes are sure to satisfy. Bring the family, cozy up on the couches or in a window seat, and chill out. Happy weekend, indeed.
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