Is 12 South Good for Brunch?

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Yes. Of the 12 restaurants in The Infatuation’s 12 South guide, updated December 12, 2025, three are tagged for brunch and four for breakfast, with The Butter Milk Ranch carrying both tags (The Infatuation). The Butter Milk Ranch at 2407 12th Ave S is tagged for kids, breakfast, and brunch. Epice at 2902 is tagged for lunch, brunch, and date nights. The Henry at 2803 is tagged for big groups, brunch, and birthdays. Since they are all on 12th Avenue South, you can pick a backup on the same street if the wait is long.

Brunch and Breakfast Picks

Spot Address Tags in the guide
The Butter Milk Ranch 2407 12th Ave S kids, breakfast, brunch
Epice 2902 12th Ave S lunch, brunch, date nights
The Henry 2803 12th Ave S, #105 big groups, brunch, birthdays
The Salty 2311 12th Ave S breakfast, keeping it kind of healthy
The Frothy Monkey 2509 12th Ave S breakfast, coffee and a light bite, lunch, walk-ins
Hearts 2701 12th Ave S breakfast, coffee and a light bite

Before You Go

  1. Bring the group to The Henry, which the guide tags for big groups and birthdays.
  2. Walk in at The Frothy Monkey, tagged for walk-ins.
  3. With children, The Butter Milk Ranch is the one tagged for kids.
  4. Check hours on each spot’s own page; brunch days vary.

Dinner picks are in the best restaurants in 12 South, and a Gulch alternative is in the best restaurants in the Gulch.

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