Looking for a Mother's Day brunch spot? Here are the 5 best in the Augusta area, Yelp says

Whether with beignets or stuffed waffles, brunch is a great option to celebrate the women in your life on Mother's Day, which less than a week away.

With a wide variety of options in the Augusta area it may be hard to narrow down which option is best suited to your palate. Using total volume and ratings of user reviews, Yelp rankings can help you select some of the most popular options.

Here are the top 5 brunch places in the Augusta area, according to Yelp:

1. The Brunch House of Augusta

573 Greene St, Augusta

It makes sense that a place called the Brunch House holds the crown among brunch spots in the Augusta area. The breakfast and lunch menus contain staples like build-your-own burgers and patty melts in addition to some decadent, stuffed French toast dishes. The eatery also made Yelp's Top 100 U.S. Restaurants of 2022 list.

Here's what one Yelp reviewer said: "Loved this place to pieces! Lovely staff, great ambiance, food was amazing and pricing was very reasonable. Delicious with every bite."

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2. Cafe On Eighth

226 8th St, Augusta

While it's only been open for about a year, Cafe on Eighth is already one of the hottest brunch spots in the area. Waffles are a main staple including various waffle sandwiches and deluxe waffles like the "Down Home" stuffed with chicken and bacon. There are also gluten-free waffles and a buffet available.

Here's what one Yelp reviewer said: "It's been a long time since a restaurant in Augusta has wow-ed me. I cannot say enough good things about the savory waffles here."

3. Manuel's Bread Cafe

505 Railroad Ave, North Augusta

Nestled in the neighborhood of North Augusta's Riverside Village is a charming, classy restaurant called Manuel's Bread Cafe. Farm-raised vegetables and herbs are utilized in crafting crème brulée French toast, goat cheese scramble, build-your-own omelets, and other elegant eats. There are also unique daily specials offered.

Here's what one Yelp reviewer said: "Came here for a nice date. The inside is so warm with very soft lighting and soft French jazz. Our food was so amazing. The server was nice and gave helpful suggestions."

4. Cork & Flame

4414 Evans to Locks Rd, Evans

Opened in 2018, Cork & Flame is an intimate, luxurious restaurant with intricate dishes cooked over wood flames on an open Argentinian hearth. The menu is frequently updated, but past brunch items have included huevos rancheros, beignets, and smoked pastrami. There is also an extensive election of wines to enjoy.

Here's what one Yelp reviewer said: "This is probably the best restaurant in the Augusta area. The service was spectacular, the food was amazing, and the drinks were top notch. I come to Augusta every year for work and this is the best spot I've found."

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5. Frog & the Hen

466 Flowing Wells Rd, Augusta

For the moms that could eat their fill of chicken, consider bringing them to Frog & the Hen. Farm-raised, antibiotic and hormone-free chicken is made into sandwiches, biscuits, and more. This was the fourth restaurant developed by the Frog Hollow Hospitality Group, the owners of hot spots like Tacocat and Farmhaus.

Here's what one traveling Yelp reviewer said: "Tried this place randomly and can't wait to get back to Augusta! So flipping good! Much better than expected and a fantastic value!"

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