There is nothing like getting up late on a Saturday morning and going out for a good brunch.

The CSRA has grown a genuinely good brunch scene, from bottomless-mimosa buffets to chef-driven patios to a historic hotel dining room with a piano playing.

Here are the spots worth visiting.

Frog & the Hen

The weekend-brunch sibling of the acclaimed Frog Hollow Tavern, and a lot of people’s first answer when you ask where to brunch in Augusta.

It’s a farm-to-table spot with what regulars will swear is the best patio in town — an easygoing, chef-driven place that takes its Southern cooking seriously without taking itself too seriously.

It’s the kind of restaurant where you sit down for brunch and somehow it’s mid-afternoon before you leave.

I’ve personally spent multiple mornings sitting there for hours enjoying their food.

Finch & Fifth

Tucked into Surrey Center, Finch & Fifth is the cozy, upscale bistro you bring someone to when you’re trying to impress them.

It’s dim, stylish, and a little romantic, with a weekend-only brunch and a crowd that leans date-brunch. Come for the atmosphere as much as the food — this is a restaurant that knows how to set a mood.

French Market Grille

A long-running Augusta institution that brings a little slice of New Orleans to Surrey Center.

The weekend brunch is festive and unpretentious, with Cajun-Creole flavors, the warm energy of a good French Quarter café, and sometimes live music to go with it.

If you want brunch to feel like a celebration rather than a meal, this has been the spot for decades.

Edgar’s Grille

For a proper occasion, Edgar’s puts on the area’s grandest Sunday brunch — a full buffet with carving and omelet stations, bottomless mimosas, and a polished dining room with a view.

There’s a feel-good story behind it, too: it’s operated by Goodwill as a culinary-training kitchen, so an indulgent brunch also helps someone learn the trade. It’s the special-occasion pick on the Georgia side.

The Brunch House of Augusta

The name isn’t subtle, and neither is the mission.

This downtown restaurant is built entirely around brunch — scratch-made Southern comfort food and generous plates in a casual, counter-and-booths room with an open kitchen.

No pretense, no gimmicks, just a place that does one thing and does it well. Weekends are its peak.

Tacocat — Downtown

A fun, design-forward Tex-Mex spot downtown, with big roll-up garage doors and a patio made for a sunny weekend.

Its brunch leans playful — a Tex-Mex twist on the usual suspects — and the cocktail list (margaritas absolutely count) matches the mood.

This is where you go when you want brunch to be a little less buttoned-up.

They also have live music. Check the times before making plans.

Bodega Ultima

From the team behind Takosushi, Bodega Ultima is a trendy little spot styled like a New York bodega crossed with a Spanish wine cellar.

It does a laid-back weekend brunch with coffee cocktails and covered outdoor seating — and there’s usually a resident dog holding court.

Effortlessly cool, and a nice break from the standard Southern brunch.

Toaste of Augusta

A stylish, community-minded newcomer to the Broad Street scene with an Italian-French fusion streak and a genuinely distinctive brunch.

Design-savvy, Toaste is a fresh change of pace downtown — the kind of independent spot that makes a brunch scene more interesting just by existing.

Manuel’s Bread Cafe — North Augusta

Nestled in the Hammod’s Ferry neighborhood, Manuel’s is a special occasion brunch across the river. The upscale French bistro is known for its house-baked breads and refined, Southern-inflected French cooking.

It’s pet-friendly, quietly romantic, and built for a slow Sunday morning by the water.

When it is not so hot, sitting outside is a treat.

The Larder at Hammond’s Ferry — North Augusta

A cheerful neighborhood bar and restaurant with one of the best brunch patios around — and a playground right next door, which parents will tell you is a game-changer.

The Larder pairs a real cocktail program (mimosas, boozy coffees) with easygoing brunch fare in the same walkable Hammond’s Ferry setting. Family-friendly and fun in equal measure.

The Willcox — Aiken

Brunch inside one of the South’s grand historic inns.

The Willcox is Aiken’s premier upscale dining room — live piano, a refined Lowcountry menu, poolside patio seating — and its weekend brunch is the closest thing the area has to old-world luxury.

This is the one for anniversaries, visiting parents, and mornings when you feel like dressing up a little.

Neon Fig — Aiken

The trendiest brunch in downtown Aiken, and the best boozy one on that side of the river.

Neon Fig is a bright, imaginative, scratch-cooking restaurant with a seasonally changing menu and flavored bottomless mimosas. It’s the spot for a fun, unhurried weekend with friends who like their brunch with a little flair.

Whiskey Alley — Aiken

Aiken’s whiskey-and-tapas bar takes a relaxed, cocktail-forward approach to Sunday brunch, with rotating daily specials in its cozy downtown Alley setting.

It’s the grown-up, low-key option — a good drink, a quiet room, and absolutely no rush.

Doc’s Porchside — Grovetown

The go-to Sunday brunch out in Grovetown, and a genuinely good time.

Doc’s is a family-owned Southern spot with a big porch, live music, and a New-American brunch that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

It’s relaxed, community-feeling, and one of the few real weekend-brunch destinations on the west end of the county.

That Flippin’ Egg — Evans

The default brunch name in Evans, and it earns the title. It’s a bright, busy, family-friendly diner serving an all-American breakfast-and-brunch spread every day of the week, and it was voted one of the county’s top breakfasts for 2026. Nothing fancy — just a welcoming room and a reason it’s always full.

Eggs Up Grill — Evans

A newer everyday-brunch option at Town Park with a patio and an easy, no-fuss vibe.

It’s the reliable, family-friendly choice for when you want a solid brunch without a wait or a wow-factor — a comfortable neighborhood spot that simply gets the job done.

The Bottom Line

For a big boozy occasion, it’s Edgar’s on the Georgia side or Neon Fig in Aiken. For a chef-driven patio, Frog & the Hen. For something upscale, Manuel’s or The Willcox. And for a no-fuss Sunday with the family, you can’t go wrong with The Brunch House, That Flippin’ Egg, or Doc’s porch.

Whatever you pick — order the second mimosa. It’s brunch. That’s the whole idea.

One thing to keep in mind, brunch hours and bottomless-mimosa deals change often — confirm with the restaurant before you go. I might have left out a place or two because I couldn’t confirm if they were still serving brunch.