41 Father’s Day Brunch Ideas That’ll Get Dad Up and At ’Em
Everyone’s cleared their calendar and planned to come over, so you’re looking for Father’s Day brunch ideas that work well for a crowd. We’ve combed through the back pages of Bon Appétit to gather this all-star list of Father’s Day brunch recipes that’ll satisfy both savory-breakfast loyalists and every sweet tooth in the family. Even if you didn’t get it together to buy a meaningful Father’s Day gift this year, Dad will feel the love—in the form of a mega Crunchwrap, spicy-sweet bacon, the ultimate breakfast sandwich, or morning buns you baked from scratch. Scroll down to make a plan for a Father’s Day brunch he’ll want to repeat next year.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Stephanie De Luca1/41Crunchwrap for a Crowd
If crispy, melty, and cheesy are some of your—and Dad’s—favorite words, you might not need any more Father’s Day brunch ideas after checking out this recipe. Served in thick, pie-like wedges, this tribute to a beloved fast food dish is packed with spicy chorizo, gooey American cheese, and silky scrambled eggs.
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Crispy, Crunchy Chicken and Waffles
For fried chicken that rivals Dad’s favorite brunch spot, you’ve gotta marinate the bird in a tangy blend of buttermilk, hot sauce, and fresh herbs.
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Sheet-Pan Merguez Hash With Fried Eggs
The best Father’s Day brunch recipes won’t stress you out before you’ve had your morning coffee. This hands-off hearty breakfast trades active stovetop cooking for an easy stint in the oven.
- Photograph by Breanne Furlong, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht4/41
BA’s Best French Toast
A long soak is the secret to this French toast recipe, yielding a supremely custardy interior. Top with butter and maple syrup, or go with jam or fresh berries and whipped cream.
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Eggs Benedict for a Crowd
Yes, you can make this fancy-feeling brunch classic for the whole family. The eggs can even be poached a full day ahead.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Marina Bevilacqua6/41
Extra-Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting
Some cinnamon rolls are dense and compact, but these are plush and fluffy. Browning the butter that’s used in the filling adds a luxuriously toasty flavor.
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Migas
Dad taught you well—never waste anything. Especially if that thing is a good corn tortilla.
- Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Drew Aichele, Prop Styling by Christina Allen8/41
Old-Fashioned Blueberry Coffee Cake
This classic coffee cake works well with frozen blueberries, but this time of year, it really shines with fresh ones. Take the whole fam berry picking on Saturday, then whip this up for Sunday brunch.
- Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kate Buckens9/41
Greens Eggs and Ham
Instead of frying eggs individually for everyone at the table, prep this easy breakfast in a 13x9" pan. Serve with Dad’s favorite fruit salad and a big pot of coffee.
- Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Pearl Jones10/41
Giant No-Flip Blueberry Pancake
One giant pancake that finishes in the oven means no flipping, and lots of happy eaters.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Stying by Spencer Richards11/41
Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Sausage and peppers make a great sandwich and, dare we say it, an even better breakfast casserole. If you’re not feeling the spicy sausage, feel free to swap in a sage-scented breakfast sausage instead. Wrap up Dad’s day with one of his favorite Father’s Day desserts—maybe strawberry shortcake or an easy beach pie.
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Yeasted Waffles
The exterior of these waffles is as crunchy as a potato chip, the interior remarkably fluffy and airy. They’re the kind of waffles that really prove that owning a waffle maker is absolutely worth it. Letting the batter rest overnight improves the flavor—and leaves you less to do in the morning.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Stephanie De Luca13/41
Old Bay Breakfast Potatoes
These big, bold wedges are the side dish crowd-pleaser your easy breakfast scramble or fried eggs need.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Suzie Myers14/41
Cheesy Dutch Baby With Green Sauce
Grab your blender to whip up the batter for this savory ultra-puffed pancake. You can use any combination of fresh parsley, cilantro, mint, and chives in the quick and easy sauce.
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Maple-Sriracha Glazed Bacon
It’s a special day. So give Dad some special bacon.
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Eggs in Purgatory
Cherry tomatoes don’t need to be sliced before they go in this skillet breakfast—they’ll start to split and get things saucy but still hold their shape a bit.
- Photo by Laura Murray, Food Styling by Susan Spungen17/41
Cinnamon-Date Sticky Buns
This recipe offers all the glory of a gooey sticky bun without the over-the-top sweetness, thanks to a cinnamon-scented date purée that takes the place of the traditional brown sugar filling.
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Jammy Eggs and Feta Flatbreads With Herbs
Mashed feta, fresh lemon, and tender herbs balance the richness of seven-minute eggs.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Claire Saffitz19/41
BA’s Best Buttermilk Biscuits
Serve simply with jam and sharp cheddar, or add these flaky, buttery biscuits to a hearty spread of eggs and sausage or shrimp and grits.
- Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kate Buckens20/41
French Toast Casserole
Maybe you made this low-lift brunch dish for Christmas breakfast or Mother’s Day, but we’re guessing everyone loved it so much they’d be happy to eat it again.
- Photo by Marcus Nilsson, Food Styling by Frances Boswell, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson21/41
Sheet-Pan Potato Hash With Fixins
Shingled sheet-pan potatoes are the ideal bed for smoked salmon and little bites of trout roe that pop with big briny flavor.
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Tex-Mex Breakfast Waffle Nachos
There’s cornmeal, ancho chile powder, and tequila in this waffle batter. And cheese, bacon, candied jalapeños, avocado, and fried eggs on top. So yes, this is all of Dad’s brunch dreams come true.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou23/41
Wylie Dufresne’s Scrambled Egg Sandwich
Dialing in the details makes a breakfast sandwich worthy of any daytime celebration. The secret move here is a little cream cheese whisked into the cooked eggs.
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Turkish-Style Poached Eggs With Brown Butter Garlic Chips
Drizzle on the garlicky spiced brown butter and you know it’s gonna be good.
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Morning Buns
Sure, you could pick up pastry somewhere. But when Dad smells the cinnamon and caramelizing sugars wafting from the kitchen as these bake: what joy! What bliss!
- Photograph by Isa Zapata. Food Styling by Cyd McDowell. Prop Styling by Paige Hicks26/41
Tapsilog
This Filipino classic pairs peppery beef, garlic rice, and a runny fried egg for the best of all worlds.
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Fully Loaded Everything Bagel Quiche
You can bake this quiche the day before your Father’s Day breakfast, then top with lemony onions, fresh dill, capers, and silky slices of cured or smoked salmon. Want to really go the extra mile? Prepping your own gravlax certainly wins you bragging rights. (But we promise it isn’t actually hard to do.)
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Giant Cardamom Bun
Want to thrill both sweets-lovers and savory-brunch enthusiasts? Bake this oversized take on the classic Swedish cardamom bun known as kardemummabulle, and serve after (or alongside) your family’s favorite savory breakfast foods.
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Lemony Glazed Cake Doughnuts
Everyone knows that freshly fried doughnuts are the greatest doughnuts around. What everyone doesn’t know is how good they are when there’s tangy, tenderizing Greek yogurt in the dough.
- Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Sue Li, prop styling by Sophie Strangio30/41
Tater Tot Egg Bake With Bitter Greens Salad
Think tortilla española, but with tater tots. And then think, “Wouldn’t Dad—and everyone else—love this?”
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White Skillet Pizza With Spring Greens and an Egg
Any pizza you eat in the morning can be breakfast pizza, but this one is a particularly strong candidate.
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BA’s Best Hash Browns
These lacy, crunchy, shredded potatoes will remind you of the very best diner sides. Just add eggs and dive in.
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Day-Old-Doughnut Bread Pudding
This is, to be sure, quite over the top. But isn’t that exactly the kind of brunch you want to give your Dad on Father’s Day?
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Homemade English Muffins
You could top with crabmeat, hollandaise, and a poached egg. Or make a sandwich with breakfast sausage and cheddar. But these English muffins are so good that they’ll impress even if all you offer is butter and jam.
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Use-It-Up Frittata
Yes, it’s handy for using up the bits and bobs in your fridge, but you can also think of this frittata as an anything-goes, delightfully flexible recipe. For a special occasion, head to the market to grab your favorite veggies to include.
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Egg-in-a-Hole Sandwich With Bacon and Cheddar
You may have childhood memories of egg-in-a-hole, but transforming it into a fork-and-knife sandwich may change your brunch routine forever.
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Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
This recipe replaces the buttermilk with a mixture of sour cream and whole milk—and doesn’t require hunting down a bag of White Lily flour.
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Chorizo Breakfast Tacos With Potato Hash and Fried Eggs
Squeezing the excess liquid from the grated potato will help it get extra crunchy in your skillet. Serve with your favorite hot sauce and lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
- Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski39/41
Whole Grain Pancakes With Blackberries
Going hiking after brunch and want to make sure the meal is hearty? Boost your pancake with whole wheat flour and cooked whole grains. (Barley, farro, rye, spelt, kamut, and/or quinoa all work well.)
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Steak and Eggs With Salsa Verde
Steak and eggs don’t really require adornment, but this piquant salsa verde, made with parsley, lemon, and capers, really punches things up.
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Boozy Banana Latte
There’s nothing wrong with serving Dad’s go-to Bloody Mary to accompany any of these Father’s Day brunch ideas. But if you want to offer him a new drink to try, consider this frozen coffee cocktail, made with cold brew, mezcal, and (yep) bananas.
