Although Breakfast Week 2016 has come and gone, why limit such a vital meal to one week a year? Here's an index of our breakfast- and brunch-themed stories and maps to aid in your morning dining decisions going forward, from doughnuts to boozy brunches and everything in between.
Table Of Contents (all h2's added automatically)
Maps
Breakfast pastries at Loyal Nine/Rachel Leah Blumenthal for Eater
Find excellent renditions of specific items around town.
The Breakfast Week Champion
During Breakfast Week 2016, a bracket-style reader poll determined the best breakfast/brunch dish in town. The winner? The T-rex at Bagelsaurus, located near Cambridge's Porter Square. It's a bagel sandwich with banana, house-made almond butter, and optional bacon.
[Photo: Bagelsaurus' T-rex/Provided]
A Baker's Dozen Boston-Area Doughnuts That Expand Waistlines, Not Debt: Cheap classics for that sugary morning fix. (See also: An Illustrated Guide to Boston's Delicious Doughnuts.)
Boston's Best Boozy Brunches, According to Restaurant Industry Folks: Endless love for Trina's Starlite Lounge's industry brunch, plus lots more options for boozing and brunching around Boston.
Boston's Best Brunch Dishes, According to Restaurant Industry Folks: Local chefs and bartenders shared their favorite dishes, including chilaquiles at Angela's Cafe, corned beef hash at Mike's City Diner, and lots more.
Breakfast Pizza Is the Most Important Meal of the Day: Well, it is. Here are loads of places to try it.
The Hottest Brunches in Boston Right Now: Updated once every month or two to highlight the newest brunches in town that are worth checking out.
Truly Satisfying Egg Dishes in Boston: Lulu's Allston's white trash hash (the Breakfast Week reader poll runner-up), fancy omelettes, egg-topped poutine, and other great starts to the morning.
Outstanding Breakfast Sandwiches in Boston: Some variations on the standard egg + cheese + meat combination and beyond, from Sofra's halloumi egg sandwich to Mike & Patty's breakfast torta.
The Ultimate Guide to Boston's Best Greasy Spoons: From the Greasy Spoons Week 2013 archives, this map covers most of the essential diners in the Boston area (and serves as a memorial for a few that have since shuttered).
Vital Brunch Spots to Know in Boston: Just a few of the essentials, from Highland Kitchen to Audubon.
Where to Eat Smoked Seafood for Breakfast in Boston: Bagels and lox, cured trout rillettes, and other options.
Features
[Photo: Breakfast at My Diner/Emily Phares for Eater]
Take a deep dive into some classic breakfast and brunch joints around town.
The 1980s Are Alive and Well at The Breakfast Club in Allston
Breakfast, Borges Style, at the Neighborhood Restaurant and Bakery
Daryl Levy on Owning the Deluxe Town Diner
My Diner Is Southie's Place to Be
Victoria's Diner Moves Into the Future Without Abandoning the Past
Photo Series
[Photo: Dim sum brunch at Shangri-La in Belmont/Katie Chudy for Eater]
Take a peek inside a variety of brunches in and around Boston to find the right fit for your own brunch plans.
Banyan's Brunch Puts a Twist on the Classics (South End)
The Bee's Knees Is Perfect for Saturday Morning Lounging (Allston)
Cookies and Hugs Galore at Brunch at Bread and Chocolate (Newton)
A Cozy Morning Filled With Cutty's Breakfast Sandwiches (Brookline Village)
A Doughnut-Filled Saturday Morning at Linda's Donuts (Belmont)
Head to Shangri-La for Dim Sum Brunch (Belmont)
Lulu's Allston's Sunday Brunch Is Full of Fun (Allston)
South Street Diner, 6:30 p.m. on Monday (Leather District)
There's Always a Crowd at Bagelsaurus, Even on Weekdays (Porter Square)
Whole Heart Provisions, 12 p.m. on Sunday (Allston)
Industry Q&A
[Photo: Shutterstock]
Boston-area chefs and bartenders shared lots of thoughts on breakfast and brunch.
Brunch Playlist
As recommended by Boston-area restaurant industry folks, this is the music that should accompany brunch.
Boston Bartenders Describe the Ultimate Brunch Cocktail
Boston Chefs Air Their Brunch Grievances
Boston Chefs Describe the Most Unusual Brunch Dishes They've Eaten
Boston Chefs Reveal Their Favorite Way to Prepare an Egg (see also: An Illustrated Guide for Ordering Eggs)
Boston's Breakfast Makers Reveal What They Eat for Their Own First Meals
Fill Your Ears With This Eight-Hour Playlist of Chefs' Favorite Brunch Music
Further Reading
From our national site, Eater.com, here are some breakfast- and brunch-related stories:
6 Hot Breakfast Drinks From Around the World
All the Pancake Videos You Could Ever Want
Ask a Somm: What Kind of Wine Can I Pair With Eggs?
The Ambiguous History of 'Egg in a Hole'
Elevenses: Five Whiskies Fit for Morning
Inside the Breakfast Bowl (Profiles on breakfast soups and porridges from around the world)
Mexican Conchas: The Cookie-Topped Bread With a Mysterious Past
The Radical Origins of Free Breakfast for Children
Taco Bell's Breakfast Menu, Ranked
What French Toast Taught Me About 'American' Food
Readers' Breakfast Photos
Our favorite photos that you shared on Instagram.
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Feb 21, 2016 at 9:14am PST
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Banana oat pancakes from @thebreakfastclubboston #eaterboston
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Feb 12, 2016 at 10:59am PST
Currently Craving: Hipster Benedict & Homefries
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Feb 19, 2016 at 1:23pm PST
Monkey Bread from Stephanie's on Newbury Street! It's a warm, sticky cinnamon bread with a sugar icing drizzle.
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Feb 9, 2016 at 4:14am PST
[nutella-stuffed french toast] x2
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[Main photo: White trash hash at Lulu's Allston/Katie Chudy for Eater]