We serve weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm at Lookout Tavern, 830 E Greenway Pkwy #100, at 9th Street & Greenway Parkway in North Phoenix. You get brunch plates, brunch drinks and our full tavern menu on the same table. Come with friends, bring the kids, or catch a game while you eat. Here is how weekend brunch usually works, what to expect from ours, and how to plan your visit.
TL;DR
- We serve brunch Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 2pm, at 9th Street & Greenway Parkway in North Phoenix.
- Brunch plates include a classic Tavern Breakfast, a Southwest Smothered Burrito, a Denver Bowl, a Berry Waffle Stack and French Toast. The full menu is available too.
- Brunch drinks include bottomless mimosas, a mimosa flight and bloody marys, plus coffee, juice and lemonade.
- Kids are welcome. We are all ages until the kitchen closes around 10pm.
- Our 50+ HDTVs and three LED walls mean you can watch a game over brunch.
Table of Contents
- What weekend brunch means and when it is served
- Brunch at Lookout Tavern in North Phoenix
- Is 1:30 too late for brunch?
- Weekend brunch spots for families
- Watching a game over brunch
- Lighter brunch options
- Brunch with a group
- Plan your weekend brunch visit
- Come brunch with us
- Sources
What weekend brunch means and when it is served
Brunch is a late-morning, midday meal. It sits between breakfast and lunch. It is a weekend thing for most places.
On Saturdays and Sundays, a midday meal between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. can be called brunch. Most restaurants stick to the weekend. According to Toast, brunch is mainly a weekend event, with special menus on Saturdays and Sundays. Some places add Friday. Weekday brunch is rare outside tourist areas and business districts.
The idea itself is old. Brunch started as a late-morning meal in late 19th century England and reached New York City later that century. Today it is a regular weekend plan in neighborhoods everywhere, including ours.
Typical brunch hours
Most restaurants run brunch from late morning into the afternoon. Toast says most places serve it from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., though some start as early as 9 a.m. or run to 4 p.m. Another guide calls 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the most traditional window.
Our brunch hours are Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 2pm. That fits the usual window. It also leaves you the rest of the afternoon for errands, a game or a hike.
Brunch at Lookout Tavern in North Phoenix
We are a local, family-owned sports bar and restaurant. We have been open since 2017. You can see everything on our weekend brunch page.
Here is what you will find.
Brunch plates
Our brunch menu is built to be filling and easy to share. A few of the plates:
- Tavern Breakfast: two eggs, crispy bacon, hash browns and your choice of toast.
- Southwest Smothered Burrito: scrambled eggs, mixed cheese, bacon, hash browns, peppers and onions, smothered in queso and salsa and finished with cotija.
- Denver Bowl: ham, peppers, onions, scrambled eggs and melted cheese on top of hash browns, with sour cream on the side.
- Berry Waffle Stack: two waffles with strawberries, blueberries and powdered sugar, served with butter and warm maple syrup.
- French Toast: three slices with a light dusting of powdered sugar and warm maple syrup on the side.
Kids 12 and under get their own brunch plates too: a Kids' Fruity Waffle, French Toast and the I'm a Big Kid Breakfast. Brunch is served next to our full menu of tavern favorites. If someone at the table wants a smash burger, wings or a tavern pizza instead, no problem. Check the full menu before you come.
Brunch drinks
Brunch drinks are a big part of the weekend. Popular brunch drinks across the country include mimosas, bloody marys and specialty cocktails, along with coffee, tea and juice.
Our brunch drinks:
- Bottomless mimosas, per person, no sharing
- A mimosa flight, with up to four flavors like kiwi, strawberry, mango and pineapple
- Classic bloody mary in two sizes, with pickled veggies and a tajin rim
Alcohol is for guests 21 and over. For everyone else, we have hot or iced coffee, orange, apple or cranberry juice, lemonade, strawberry lemonade, iced tea, milk, chocolate milk and soda.
Is 1:30 too late for brunch?
No, but it depends on the place. Toast says that if a restaurant stops brunch at 3 p.m., you should arrive by 2 p.m. at the latest. One brunch guide treats a 2 p.m. table as a late brunch because many restaurants serve until 3 or 4.
Our brunch ends at 2pm. So 1:30 is cutting it close for us. Aim for 11am to 12:30pm and you will have time to order, enjoy and not rush. If you are running behind, our regular menu is still there after brunch ends.
A simple timing guide for our brunch
| Arrival time | What to expect |
|---|---|
| 11am | Brunch just started. |
| 11:30am to 12:30pm | Good time for a relaxed meal and a second round of drinks. |
| 1pm | Still plenty of time to order from the brunch menu. |
| 1:30pm | Order right away. Brunch service ends at 2pm. |
For game days and bigger groups, a reservation takes the guesswork out. You can make a reservation online.
Weekend brunch spots for families
Brunch is a good family meal. It is early enough that kids are not tired and late enough that nobody has to rush out the door.
We are all ages until the kitchen closes around 10pm. That means the whole family is welcome at brunch. Kids have their own plates on the brunch menu, and the Kids Meal is on our full menu.
A few things help when you go out for brunch with kids, anywhere:
- Go early. The first hour is usually calmer.
- Look at the menu first. Pick a plate or two to share. Waffles and French toast go over well with kids.
- Plan for a longer meal. Restaurant brunch usually runs one to two hours per table, so bring something to keep little ones busy.
- Pick drinks for everyone. Juice, lemonade and chocolate milk are easy wins.
- Call ahead for bigger groups. Grandparents, cousins and friends add up fast.
If you want another family meal during the week, we also do Kids Eat Free Mondays.
Watching a game over brunch
Weekend mornings and afternoons are when many big games are on. If you want brunch and a game, a sports bar is the natural fit.
Here is what to look for in a spot:
- Plenty of screens. You want a clear view from your table, not just from the bar.
- Big screens for the main event. A few large displays help when the whole group is watching.
- Food that is easy to eat while watching. Burritos, wings and sandwiches work well.
- Enough seating. Game days fill up. Reserve if you can.
We have 50+ HDTVs and three LED walls. Our game lineup includes NFL Sunday Ticket with every game, every UFC event and college football. You can sit down for brunch and keep an eye on the score the whole time. Check what’s happening for our current events.
Lighter brunch options
Not every brunch has to be heavy. If you want something lighter, our menu also has fresh salads, tavern bowls and sandwiches and wraps. You can start with a coffee or juice and pair it with a bowl or salad.
If you are planning a lighter weekend in general, a healthy brunch takeaway is one more way to approach weekend brunch timing and ordering.
Brunch with a group
Brunch works well for birthdays, team get-togethers and catch-ups with friends. Bottomless mimosas are per person, so everyone at the table who is 21 and over and wants them should order them. For bigger groups, call us at (602) 926-9786 or reserve online ahead of time.
If you are planning something away from the restaurant, our group catering is an easy way to feed a crowd.
Plan your weekend brunch visit
A quick checklist keeps things easy.
- Pick your day. Saturday and Sunday both work. Game days are busier.
- Pick your time. 11am to 12:30pm is the sweet spot.
- Reserve if you have a group. Use our reservations page.
- Know where to find us. We are at 830 E Greenway Pkwy #100, Phoenix, AZ 85022, at 9th Street & Greenway Parkway.
- Come hungry. Brunch plates and the full menu are both on the table.
Brunch is meant to be slow. It is a meal people set aside time for. Give yourself an hour or two.
Come brunch with us
Weekend brunch at Lookout Tavern is Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 2pm. You get waffles, French toast, a smothered burrito, a classic tavern breakfast, brunch drinks and the full menu, with the game on in the background if you want it. Family, friends and neighbors are all welcome.
Ready to plan it? Book a table on our reservations page or look over the brunch menu.
Sources
- What Time Is Brunch? 3 Rules to Follow, The Kitchn
- What Time Does Brunch Start and End?, Toast
- What Time Is Brunch? Typical Brunch Hours Explained, Atlantic SE
- What Time Is Brunch? Brunch Food Ideas, History & More, Webstaurantstore
- What Is Brunch? Common Dishes and Why Restaurants Serve It, Nishi Enterprise
- Healthy brunch takeaway