Is Germantown good for brunch?
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Yes. The Infatuation’s Germantown guide, updated January 6, 2026, tags two spots for brunch. The guide calls Germantown Cafe at 1200 5th Ave N “the neighborhood’s workhorse” and credits it with a consistently solid brunch. Geist at 311 Jefferson St, a former blacksmith shop that opened in 1886, is “known as much for its brunch as it is for its champagne garden” in the guide’s words; the garden is a covered patio with a wood-burning oven (The Infatuation). For something lighter, Babychan at 1313 Adams St is a Japanese bakery with pastries and drinks such as strawberry matcha lattes.
Brunch Picks
| Spot | Address | What the guide says |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown Cafe | 1200 5th Ave N | "a consistently solid brunch"; tagged for breakfast and brunch; good for a Sunday brunch or a low-key weeknight dinner |
| Geist | 311 Jefferson St | brunch and a champagne garden, a covered patio with greenery and a wood-burning oven; tagged for brunch and sitting outside |
| Babychan | 1313 Adams St | a Japanese bakery from the team behind Kisser, with savory and subtly sweet pastries; tagged for breakfast and coffee with a light bite |
Before You Go
- Weather matters for Geist, whose champagne garden is a covered patio.
- For a quick start, go to Babychan and keep the morning moving.
- Check hours and reservations on each spot’s own page, since brunch days and times vary by restaurant.
Dinner picks for later in the day are in the best restaurants in Germantown, and coffee stops are in the best coffee shops in Germantown.