Lynchburg, VA is located in central Virginia in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city is also on the banks of the James River. It has the nickname Hill City due to its unique geography.
Lynchburg is about a 3 hour drive southwest from Northern Virginia, about a 2 hour drive west of Richmond, and a 4 hour drive from Virginia Beach.
Lynchburg is home to some excellent restaurants serving great food. Many of the best places in town for brunch are conveniently located close together on Main Street in downtown Lynchburg. This beautiful location is close to the James River, which flows through the city.
Below are my recommendations for the best restaurants for brunch in Lynchburg, VA.
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The Bistro at Acorn Hill
Location
2134 Old Forest Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Hours
- Monday: 6:30 am – 11:00 am
- Tuesday: 6:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wednesday: 6:30 am – 11:00 am
- Thursday: 6:30 am – 11:00 am
- Friday: 6:30 am – 11:00 am
- Saturday: 6:30 am – 11:00 am
- Sunday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Description
The Bistro at Acorn Hill features excellent food and is one of the top breakfast spots in Lynchburg.
The restaurant is part of the Acorn Hill Lodge, and guests at the hotel can get special dishes such as a French Toast or Pancake Platter, Breakfast Quesadilla, Make Your Own Omelet, and Eggs Benedict.
Other menu items include Pancakes with strawberries, blueberries, or chocolate chips; and breakfast sandwiches such as the Breakfast BLT or the Monte Cristo (battered bread with grilled turkey, ham, and swiss cheese).
You can view their full menu online.
The Bistro also hosts private parties and group events for up to 50 people in their event space.
My Dog Duke’s Diner
Location
1007 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Hours
Open Daily: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
Description
With a cool loft-style design and an even cooler name, My Dog Duke’s Diner is one of the best breakfast places in town.
The diner features a large menu of great breakfast food options with an emphasis on comfort food, such as Avocado Toast, Steak and Eggs, Chicken and Waffle, Cheese Steak, Belgian Waffle, and French Toast.
As a bonus, you can order milkshakes and sundaes. They also have cocktails and many kinds of mimosas, including a Sunset Mimosa, a Grapefruit Mimosa, and a Peach Bellini.
As befitting the name, they also have a dog-friendly patio where you can sit and eat.
You can view their full menu online.
Market at Main
Location
904 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Hours
- Monday to Saturday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Description
Conveniently located in downtown Lynchburg, Market at Main is one of the best brunch places in the city. They feature a number of unique breakfast items for a special brunch experience.
Some of their seasonal drinks include Caramel Apple Mimosa, Cinnamon Toast Crunch White Russian, and Pumpkin Spice Irish Coffee.
Some top dishes include Potato Cakes, Jefferson Street Cinnamon Rolls, Stuffed French Toast, Smothered Biscuit with House-Made Sausage Gravy, Breakfast Burrito, and many kinds of Eggs Benedict.
They also have many sandwiches to choose from including the Hokie Turkey Bacon Wrap, Southern Reuben, and Kanawha Canal Crab Cake. Plus, there are many kinds of burgers and salads on their menu.
Also, make sure to save room for their famous Carrot Cake!
You can view their full menu online.
Grey’s
Location
512 Fifth St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Hours
- Monday and Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday to Friday: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Description
Grey’s gets high marks from customers for their delicious food in Lynchburg. The restaurant focuses on dinner on Wednesday through Friday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, however they serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. They feature a great selection of tempting entrées.
Their brunch menu includes more typical fare like Avocado Toast and Fried Chicken Biscuit, as well as more unique items such as Trout Cake and Egg, Sweet Potato and Chorizo Hash, and Challah French Toast.
They have outdoor patio seating as well, which is a great bonus on nice weather days.
You can view their full menu online.
RA Bistro
Location
1344 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Hours
- Monday – Tuesday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday Brunch: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Description
RA Bistro features brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Their menu includes hearty items such as Creole Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, Cheese Frittatas, Eggs Benedict, as well as decadent Belgian Waffles and Brioche Cinnamon Crunch French Toast.
Several tasty variations of Waffles and French Toast include the Lumberjack (with cinnamon apples, applewood bacon, and caramel sauce) and Caramel Banana Pecan. It’s enough to make your mouth water just reading about it!
Thanks to its convenient downtown location, RA Bistro is also a great destination for business meetings and lunches during the week.
You can view their full menu online.
Iron & Ale Lynchburg Tap and Table
Location
106 Cornerstone St, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
- Friday: 11:30 am – 11:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:30 am – 11:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
Description
Iron & Ale is located a little further afield away from downtown Lynchburg, but it is another top spot for brunch in the city.
Their robust brunch menu includes the Monte Cristo (French Toast, turkey, ham, swiss, and blueberry jam), Lemon French Toast, Shrimp & Grits, and a California Benny.
For a lighter brunch, you can get Waffles, French Toast, or the Breakfast Plate with two eggs, breakfast potatoes, and texas toast.
You can also order Mimosa Buckets on Saturdays till 4:00 pm. The buckets include an assortment of flavors like mango, peach, strawberry, and watermellon, as well as the classic mimosa.
As the name implies, the restaurant has much more than just brunch to offer. They also specialize in excellent craft beers. They also serve a wide selection of cocktails, including signature manhattans and martinis.
Iron & Ale has some lovely outdoor seating spaces, including a second story balcony and veranda.
You can view their full menu online.
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