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Brunch culture has arrived in Gilbert and Queen Creek with a flourish, and weekend brunches at local restaurants have become a vacation highlight for many of our guests. The East Valley brunch scene offers everything from classic American breakfast fare to Southwestern-inspired morning meals that you will not find anywhere else.

Top Brunch Spots

The Heritage District in Gilbert is brunch central, with multiple restaurants offering creative morning menus that feature items like green chile eggs benedict, prickly pear pancakes, and breakfast tacos filled with locally made chorizo. Queen Creek has its own emerging brunch scene with farm-fresh concepts that celebrate the area's agricultural roots. Many restaurants offer outdoor patio seating that is especially lovely on mild Arizona mornings.

Brunch at Your Rental

On the days you skip the restaurant scene, your vacation rental kitchen becomes the brunch venue. Whip up omelets with farmer's market vegetables, stack pancakes on the griddle, and brew coffee on the patio while the kids play in the pool. The beauty of a vacation rental is that every meal can be exactly what you want it to be, whether that means dining out or cooking in. Find brunch-worthy kitchens at LoveYourVacationRental.com.