Homesick as an expat in Beijing City? These restaurants the are favorites for an inexpensive weekend breakfast with the family. As the regular crowds of expats attest, the places offer you the best chance to have a great brunch!

 

1 Vineyard Cafe

 

Tucked away in a hutong across from the Lama Temple, this classic European bistro serves up a full continental breakfast featuring made-to-order eggs and freshly-squeezed juices

alongside Bloody Marys and tequila sunrises. The outdoor courtyard is an ideal setting for familes or just the two of you.

 

Vineyard Cafe

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am-12 am; Closed on Mon

Location: 31 Wudaoying Hutong, south of Yonghegong Bridge

Price: Y200 - Y299 per couple

Tel: 010-6402-7961

 

2 Steak and Eggs

 

This cozy diner serves up generous portions of inexpensive home-style breakfast fare all day long. Soak up that Saturday night hangover with delicious North American classics such as omelettes, eggs, waffles and, best of all, bottomless cups of coffee.

 

It is the winner of the 2007 City Weekend Readers' Choice Award for Best American Restaurant!

 

Steak and Eggs

Opening hours: 7am-Late

Location: Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai (Near US Embassy, Bar street behind Friendship

Store, one traffic light West of Silk Market)

Price: Less than Y99 per couple (Accepts International Credit Cards)

Tel: 010-6592-8088/6592-8788/8681-0163

 

3 Fish Nation 2

 

Fish Nation 2's cozy rooftop terrace on a breezy Sunday is the perfect place to enjoy their famous Big British Brekkie (RMB50), which comes with heaps of eggs, sausages and tomatoes. With a Peter Rabbit menu tailored for kids, families love to come down for a weekend feast.

 

Fish Nation 2

Opening hours: 9:30am-1am

Location: 31 Jiaodaokou, Nanluoguxiang (Next to Saveurs de Coree restaurant)

Price: Y100 - Y199 per couple

Tel: 010-6401-3249

 

4 Hong Kong Food City

 

Though it may not look like a traditional brunch place, this popular restaurant serves up stylish versions of dim sum staples. It's the perfect place to pass a lively morning (or an afternoon) with a group of friends while feasting on Cantonese treats.

 

Hong Kong Food City

Opening hours: 11am-0am

Location: 18 Dong'anmen Dajie, south of Xindongan

Price: Y200 - Y299 per couple (Accepts International Credit Cards)

Tel: 010-6525-7349

 

5 Grandma's Kitchen

How could we leave out the winner of the 2007 City Weekend Restaurant Award for Best Breakfast? This Beijing chain has become a staple for American expats looking for the checkered tablecloth comfort and the hand-stitched trappings of home sweet home. As for us, we love their breakfast burrito.

 

Grandma's Kitchen

Opening hours: 7:30am-11pm

Location: A11 Xiushui Nanjie, behind Friendship Store

Price: Y100 - Y199 per couple (Accepts International Credit Cards)

Tel: 010-6503-2893 

 

(cityweekend August 7, 2007)