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Whiskey Cake is one of the San Antonio eateries offering brunch on New Year’s Day.
After ringing in the new year, nothing hits the spot quite like a hearty brunch — especially if bloody marys or mimosas are on hand to help fight off a hangover.
These 10 San Antonio dining spots are either serving up New Year’s Day brunch or special menus to keep the revelry going.
Ida Claire
Savor an assortment of freshly squeezed juices or a hot latte alongside signature Ida Claire breakfast items such as lemon poppyseed pancakes and banana muffins. Brunch runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and features savory dishes including a hot honey chicken sandwich, a chicken fried ribeye and brunch burgers with chicory infused bacon jam. Bourbon pecan pie is available for dessert. 7300 Jones Maltsberger Road, (210) 667-2145, ida-claire.com.
Whiskey Cake
Colossal cinnamon rolls await at Whiskey Cake’s New Year’s Day brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pair Whiskey Cake’s apple crisp French toast with the restaurant’s signature mimosa flight, or craft your own hair of the dog at the build-your-own bloody mary bar. 15900 La Cantera Parkway, (210) 236-8095, whiskeycake.com.
The Hayden
Why change out of your pajamas for New Year’s Day brunch when you can earn a gift card for your cozy ensemble at The Hayden? Every guest that dines in for brunch from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. will be entered in a raffle for a $125 gift card. The classic diner will offer a brunch menu in addition to $2 mimosas and $3 bloody marys. A portion of proceeds from New Year’s Day brunch sales will go toward pajama and sock donations to Seton Home, a local women’s shelter. Multiple locations, thehaydensa.com.
Three Star Bar
Need a remedy after indulging in too much New Year’s Eve champagne? Three Star Bar’s New Year’s Day hangover brunch has Texas barbecue courtesy of Bitch’n Rodeo and hearty menu options from Bomba Puerto Rican Fusion from 3-7 p.m. 521 E. Grayson St., threestar.bar.
Sea and Mountain
For the New Year’s Day revelers who prefer lunch or dinner over brunch, Mare e Monte will be open from 2-9 p.m. The Italian gem on Huebner Road has plenty of comforting pasta entrees, a crowd-pleasing sole oreganata dish, a French-cut pork chop with a creamy peppercorn sauce, and a full wine list. 9390 Huebner Road, (210) 267-1233, mareemonte.com.
Dean’s Steak & Seafood
The classic steakhouse inside the Kimpton Santo Hotel has extended its brunch service for New Year’s Day. From 7 a.m.-3 p.m., partake in a cactus pear recovery juice, truffle honey burrata, bacon-caviar deviled eggs and Maine lobster avocado toast among other brunch classics. Reservations can be made online. 431 S. Alamo St., (210) 759-7441, deanssteakandseafood.com.
Box St. All Day
Following a packed New Year’s Eve soirée, Box St. All Day will be open for New Year’s Day brunch at its Hemisfair and La Cantera locations. The brunch favorite will serve up its signature Box St. cereal milk waffles and “Thicc Boi” pancakes with sweet vanilla butter. Chilaquiles, eggs Benedict, strawberry cheesecake French toast and other favorites also will be available. Bookings are available online. Multiple locations, boxstallday.com.
The Magnolia Pancake Haus
SA’s Magnolia Pancake Haus chain will be open at all three locations for brunch from 7 a.m-.2 p.m. In addition to its famous pancakes, the breakfast eatery has multiple French toast options, omelets, fresh fruits and more. Seating is first come, first served. Multiple locations, magnoliapancakehaus.com.
Max and Louie’s New York Diner
Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year’s Day, Max and Louie’s New York Diner has a wide assortment of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. From steak and eggs, omelets, banana-pecan pancakes and more, the New York-style dinner has something for everyone to start 2025 off strong. Multiple locations, maxandlouies.com.
Wild Japanese BBQ & Shabu
Another option for New Year’s Day diners seeking a brunch alternative, Wild Japanese BBQ & Shabu will be open noon-10:30 p.m. The all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue and shabu-shabu eatery also has sushi and a full menu of signature cocktails. 1540 N. Loop 1604 East, (210) 626-8087, wildjbbq.com.
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