Brunch in Kirkland
The 4 brunch spots that local best-of lists name most often. We read 2 lists from local papers, magazines and food writers, counted who shows up, and link every one.
The list
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Deru Market
Norkirk cafe for weekend brunch, wood-fired sandwiches and big slices of layer cake.
Named by Seattle Met, The Best Restaurants in Kirkland (Nov 2024) and The Eastside's 10 Best Restaurants (Oct 2024), counted once · Explore Kirkland, Must-Try Brunch and Breakfast Spots in Kirkland (Jul 2025)
Hearth
Brunch in the Heathman Hotel: fried chicken on golden milk waffles or smoked salmon hash.
Named by Explore Kirkland, Must-Try Brunch and Breakfast Spots in Kirkland (Jul 2025)
BeachHouse Bar + Grill
Easygoing marina spot by the lake; order the chorizo burrito or seafood Cobb with a mimosa.
Named by Explore Kirkland, Must-Try Brunch and Breakfast Spots in Kirkland (Jul 2025)
Cactus (Kirkland)
Downtown Park Lane spot for Southwestern and Mexican plates; the chilaquiles are the brunch staple.
Named by Explore Kirkland, Must-Try Brunch and Breakfast Spots in Kirkland (Jul 2025)
How this list is ranked
Each place gets a point for every recent local best-of list that names it: readers' choice results, local papers and magazines, food writers. Review-site top tens count half. Newer lists break ties. Nobody can pay to be on it. When reader votes come in, they count too.
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