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    Briarpatch Restaurant

    4.2 (2k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tuna melt
    Meghan M.

    love the Briarpatch! Came back for lunch and got the tuna melt special. It was good! A little bit heavy on the lemon but overall a great meal! My sisters got the burgers and loved it! Service was great and quick and the vibe is unmatched! Such a staple.

    Blueberry lemon cream pancakes
    Bill S.

    Southern hospitality? Yeah.. not happening at Briarpatch restaurant. We're just passing thru, I'm not even sure where we are. Winter Park, has a Southampton vibe with its brick streets and boutique shops. I'm looking for a nice breakfast spot, Briarpatch restaurant has 2000 positive reviews, it seems like a safe bet so I set the nav to pancakes and off we go. Briarpatch restaurant is beautiful and very busy. The four of us are seated and are given menus. Breakfast for me is easy peasy, blueberry lemon squeezey. The blueberry pancakes for me are a solid choice. My wife and her sister order chicken sausage. My wife asked for egg whites, not a problem ma'am. Our plates come out, the egg whites? Do y'all know about egg whites? There should be no trace of yolks, just egg whites. I'm not sure how no one saw this but the entree was dotted with yolks. My wife asked the waitress to send her plate back. The waitress said she couldn't?? Never once said: I am so sorry, can I get you something else? We're all hearing this banter, now my wife asks for the manager. The manager comes over with the same deal. I understand ma'am the egg whites have yolk in them. We still have to half charge for the sausage. What the heck is going on?! I must point out, the chicken sausage was the worst sausage we ever had, with waaaay too much cumin. Burnt on the outside and dry on the inside. Ultimately, they took my wife's order off the bill but she was still hungry! Just poor customer service but the biggest standout? This is not a cheap spot! I think the Park Avenue address has Briarpatch Restaurant thinking it's ok to charge a higher price? In all fairness, My pancakes as I posted on my picture, were cooked perfectly. They tasted great with no issues from me. No one needs a hassle for breakfast. I assumed I found a nice, out of the way spot while on vacation. In the end, I had to stop at another restaurant for my wife. Thumbs down from me.

    Nancy L.

    There's a reason there is always a line and it's because this is literally the perfect place to have brunch. It's definitely worth the wait. It gets super crowded, but nonetheless nothing beats the food. Cinnamon rolls 10/10- everything you could want a more from a cinnamon roll. Just enough frosting just the way we like it. Pancakes 9/10/ super fluffy and tasty Smoked Salmon Benedict 8/10 with crispy fries + garlic aoli sauce (upcharge) - everything's an upcharge and no substitutions allowed as they pre-craft everything it seemed like. They have brunch specials, there was this sausage hasbrown egg sandwich which came with home fries & it was super crispy as well. Side of hash-browns were also super crispy and delish. Fried tomatoes are a must try here if you like tomatoes, it comes with a side of a cilantro sauce.. California Benedict is also a great choice the Hollandaise sauce on top was delish. Staff was good, checked in on us a few times, it was super busy inside. Ambiance: Beautiful location, seating is a bit tight so for bigger parties, maybe make a reservation ahead of time. Parking garage just across the street on levels 4-5 free parking as well as street parking if you're lucky. Great location to walk around after as well.

    Short rib Benedict
    Anna L.

    Haven't been to Briarpatch in over a decade! I wouldn't dare go on the weekend and battle the crowd, but today was my husband's birthday on a random Wednesday, so we decided to give it a go. We got there around lunch time and to our surprise, there was no wait, and we were seated right away inside. There's also seating outside on Park Ave, but that's usually the more popular option so there might have been a short wait for an outdoor table. The inside was more bright & spacious than I remembered. I started with the Spring Spritz (gin, aperol, prosecco, lemon, & strawberry rhubarb jam) and my hubs got a the bananas foster iced latte. Both were super refreshing & tasty. We were both feeling brunch food so he went with the short rib eggs benedict which was incredible, and I got the Gruyère & ham breakfast sandwich with a side of bacon. The sandwich was also very good and it has a crispy hash brown patty on it which adds some extra crunch. Their portions are huge! We even had leftovers. We would have loved to also share something from the griddle which they're really known for here (like their raspberry & Brie French toast), but we were just way too full. The service was also top notch and super quick. We couldn't believe how fast our food came out. They're definitely operating like a well-oiled machine which is necessary for Winter Park's top breakfast/brunch destination. It's pricey for brunch food, though that's to be expected on the Avenue. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised and I'm glad to find it's not just an overhyped spot after all these years.

    Southern breakfast
    Addessa J.

    This highly recommended and we were pleased. We ordered Southern breakfast - grits was really good . Steak eggs - eggs and steak taste delicious and high quality proteins. And Very berry french toast - OMG moist , sweet and so delicious my favorite item . I can back for another visit on this French toast. I was also told you can split this half portion but it's almost the same price . Our waitress was attentive and recommended some options to us as well. The ambiance is a nice chill spot . You are able to have conversation just know you will be waiting in line to be seated . For reservations please booked week or two weeks out if are going to visit this restaurant.

    The worst Cordadito ever.....
    Kandi F.

    Im actually disappointed today. Drive all the way from Jacksonville to order the pork belly n french toast..( my ensemble,) and there out

    Short Rib Benedict
    Joanna C.

    Walked in on a Thursday morning with no reservations and didn't have any issues being sat right away. Staff was super attentive, friendly, and fast. Food was delicious, we ordered the short rib Benedict and Canadian bacon benedict. On the short rib, there were small fragments of avocado hidden under the hash potatoes. Not a big deal to me personally. I was mainly looking forward to the egg and short rib which had a great portion. Ambiance wise the place was well lit and felt calm. There was music playing in the background. I also noticed that as more people started to arrive we weren't all crammed to the same section, and that they are thoughtful in leaving space in between tables if possible. Once we were ready for the check the server pulled out their electronic card reader and left it at the table which I also appreciated. Would come back to try additional menu items

    Raspberry and Brie Stuffed Brioche French Toast
    Chloe T.

    Briarpatch is one of the most popular places to eat in the area, so I had to give it a try. I had only been for the cake before. We made breakfast reservations for 9am on a Friday and are glad we did! It was packed! The service was great and food came out fast. I had the crimini mushroom sandwich and my husband had the French toast. The potatoes were yummy also! Make sure to get here early or come during the week. It's packed! I can say this is one popular place on park Ave that IS worth the hype. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. We loved sitting outdoors.

    Thai Banana Pancakes
    Ciara P.

    Briarpatch is absolutely worth the wait. It's one of those places that's always busy for a reason. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. From pancakes and benedicts to savory brunch dishes, everything tastes high quality and homemade.

    Traditional Eggs Benedict with home fries
    Ally Y.

    Food is always amazing!!! You can't go wrong with any item on the menu! The pancakes were a table favorite, so I would recommend giving that a try! We went on a Saturday morning so expect a long wait time (no reservations allowed). After about 30+ minutes of waiting outside, we were seated inside since it was so cold out, and the inside is VERY tight. We often felt that we and our chairs were in the way of the wait staff and other customers. But overall the feel inside was cozy and fast paced.

    Blue Heaven Wheat and Fiber Pancakes
    Stephanie C.

    I got the raspberry lemon cream pancakes last time I was here and have been thinking about them for almost a year before coming back. This time decided to branch out and get both the BLUE HEAVEN WHEAT & FIBER PANCAKES and raspberry lemon cream pancakes. The raspberry lemon cream pancakes are still the best flavor in my opinion. The balance of tart and sweet is really good and not overwhelming. But texture wise, the wheat fiber pancakes on the Blue Heaven stack are actually better. They're crispier on the outside and hold up better with toppings. If i went again, i would ask if they can do the raspberry lemon cream topping but with the wheat fiber pancakes instead. That would be the best combo. The portions are generous and the space is lively. Still one of my favorite breakfast spots. Service is efficient since this place is so popular. Be prepared to wait since they don't take reservations. Smaller groups get seated faster.

    I want to publicly share a very disappointing experience I had today at Briarpatch Restaurant in Downtown Winter Park that should concern all dog owners in the area and potential patrons. During a severe heat advisory alert I was told by multiple staff members that they see explicitly forbidden of giving water to any dogs in any container. No cups, no to go containers, no water at all. It seems the owner here absolutely HATES dogs to the point of actually giving their staff such cruel orders. Besides staff had a certain attitude of entitlement (not sure why) Needless to say, I left deeply disappointed. I hope the restaurant's management reconsiders this policy and remembers that a little humanity, and compassion for animals, goes a long way. I do have to mention our waitress (unlike the rest of staff) was the ONLY good thing about our experience here, she was actually very kind and the service she provided was great. Other than that I'm never coming back here.

    Skirt steak benedict and home fries
    Marina C.

    This is my favorite brunch spot in Orlando! During this visit, we ordered the fried green tomatoes, blueberry lemon pancakes, and the truffle skirt steak benedict with home fries. The truffle skirt steak benedict was SO GOOD. The hollandaise sauce was super truffly and delicious without being overwhelming. And the home fries were crispy, potatoey, and perfectly salted. I loved dipping them in the hollandaise sauce, it was like eating a bite of a truffle baked potato. This was definitely the standout dish for me. The pancakes were amazing too. They have that perfect griddle crisp on the outside but are still pillowy soft inside. The blueberry pancakes are good, but I prefer the raspberry ones over the blueberry. The fried green tomatoes were just so-so. The slices were cut pretty thick, and I personally prefer them thinner. They also didn't have much flavor or tartness. Service was good. Everything came out in a reasonable time and the staff was friendly and efficient, despite the business. As many other reviews note, it is almost always packed here. That's just a part of the Briarpatch experience. It's lively and energetic, but definitely loud and busy. Tip: Come in the afternoon closer to 3pm if you don't want to wait forever. I've come here around that time on several occasions (even on holidays), and I can find parking right in front and never experienced a wait.

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    What forms of payment do they take?

    Credit cards for sure

    Do you take reservations? How do we make one?

    Briarpatch does not take reservations

    Do you need a reservation?

    Nope - but be prepared to wait with a party larger than 4!

    Why are the gluten free options so slim?

    People enjoy gluten.

    Do they serve breakfast all day?

    Yes they do! My server, Jessa, informed me about this today when I had a late lunch.

    Anyone know of plans to reopen?

    Currently open and operating

    Is there a kids menu and what's on it?

    There's no kids menu

    Do they offer bottomless mimosas?

    They do not from what I remember

    Is it good for Vegans?

    Im sure they can do vegetarian but not sure about vegan. Worth asking.

    What's the BEST time to come here during the week for breakfast in terms of it being the least busy?

    9:30am to 11am have a good breakfast

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