Looking for a place to spend Easter? Check out one of these Columbus brunch spots.

If Easter is less about egg hunts and more about bottomless mimosas for you, then you may be on the hunt this week for the perfect brunch spot for Sunday.

Whether you are looking for more traditional brunch fare like eggs Benedict or a funkier, modern take like brunch tacos, we’ve got you covered. We scoured the options for brunch in Columbus and came up with a variety of picks that will suit even the most discerning brunch-goers.

So, tighten that Easter bonnet, put on your stretchy, brunch pants and get yourself to one of these hot spots.

Fancy or Fancy-adjacent (reservations not required, but strongly recommended)

Animal Farm 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Animal Farm is a local restaurant that specializes in farm to table recipes that have a cheeky twist. Celebrate this Easter Sunday with their deviled eggs with Dijon mustard, Duke’s (that’s mayo, duh), chopped pickled thingies, bacon, and everything seasoning (like on a bagel). Those with a sweet tooth should try the carrot cake pancakes. They’ll go really well with your third Bellini.

Goetchius House 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This revamped Columbus classic offers brunchers several different seating options, so you can have whatever kind of ambience you want. You can enjoy the outdoor seating while you munch your avocado toast 100 or you can listen to one of Columbus’ finest crooners while you nibble on your P. B. F. G. T. sandwich. (just pork belly and fried green tomatoes.)

Hudson’s at Main Street — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)

The only place in town that offers a brunch shot, Hudson’s puts the ‘adjacent’ in the ‘fancy adjacent.’ Their Bloody Marys could be a meal of their own, piled high with bacon, pickled green beans, salted celery, and a healthy serving of rim-salt and olives. Pair it with their vegetable frittata and you’ve met the recommended daily serving of veggies in one meal.

Wicked Hen 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The weather is too nice not to enjoy the upstairs patio at Wicked Hen, and you have the added perk of being closer to the bar. They have some more of the traditional brunch faves, and the shrimp and grits is, by far, my favorite.

Far less fancy — come as you are (reservations not necessary at all)

Nonic at Highside Market — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Even if you can’t make it for Easter brunch, it’s worth seeing Nonic’s new digs over at Highside Market just to say you’ve been. With dozens of beers on tap there is something for everyone, but the real crowd-pleasers are those truffle Parmesan french fries.

Bodega 1205 -8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This brunch is for sharing, for sure. Pick from the antojito menu and get a smattering of yums for the whole table. The plantain nachos are always a hit, but those chorizo fries are the real winners. Bodega also has a full service coffee bar, so you can trade the mimosas in for fancy coffee and its fixings.

The Office — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This brunch spot is aptly named because they absolutely stand on business. Owners of the city’s best eggs Benedict, The Office is a front-runner for all time fave. Serving mega-portions, you could eat on the French toast burger for your next three brunches. Or, you could just hang out until dinner and enjoy the unlimited mimosas and bloody Marys.

Metro Diner — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Consider this the workhorse of the brunch list and as such, it is mandatory to order the biscuits and sausage gravy on the menu. It may not be the same as your grandmother’s but surely will get the brunch job done. They don’t serve alcohol at this location, so if you prefer a boozey brunch you may need to plan on a second location.

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