welcome to her brunch
Some brunches are just breakfast running late. Brunch at Alice is an occasion. Tucked in the heart of Cambridge, MA near Kendall Square, our taverna turns weekend mornings into something worth gathering for: Italian-inspired plates, farm-fresh eggs, wood-fired pizza, over-the-top sweets, and a brunch cocktail list that takes the assignment seriously. If you’ve been searching for the best brunch spots in Boston, allow us to introduce ourselves. Alice would love to have you over.
a table for everybody
Brunch at Alice is built for the whole crew. Grandparents who want a proper eggs Benedict. Parents who’ve earned a cocktail. Friends celebrating nothing in particular. Kids who believe waffles are a food group (correct). One table, one menu, everybody happy. That’s the Alice way.
Weekend brunch fills up fast, so grab your table ahead of time. Prefer brunch in pajamas? Pickup is always an option, and FYI? We fully support that lifestyle.
what’s on Alice’s brunch menu
Lewis Carroll sure was onto something with that whole “eat me, drink me” thing! Our brunch runs from indulgent to fresh, with the same scratch cooking that defines dinner and lunch at Alice, just with more punch and pizzazz. And the drinks go well beyond the expected: bloody mary and mimosa energy, espresso-spiked creations, sparkling wines for the celebration tables, and a zero proof lineup crafted with the same care. Peep the highlights below, then explore the whole enchilada (not a menu item, ha)!
sweets
This is the section that makes our brunch famous, and possibly a little infamous. French toast dressed up like dessert, waffles with flambéed flair, and breakfast sandwiches built on doughnuts, because someone in our kitchen is a genius. Come with a sweet tooth or borrow someone else’s.
eggs for days
Let’s be honest. This is heart of any great brunch. Our farm-fresh eggs turn up in slow-simmered skillets, airy soufflé omelets, build-your-own Benedicts, and heartier plates for anyone who considers steak a breakfast food. This is brunch for people who take their eggs seriously.
pizza neo
Only at Alice does brunch come with wood-fired pizza, ha! Imagine perfect crusts, classic margherita, and creative seasonal pies mean the “I don’t really do breakfast food” person at your table is officially out of excuses.
salads
Bright, seasonal, and the perfect counterweight to the sweets section. Our brunch salads include crisp greens, house vinaigrettes, and a charred Caesar that’s the bees knees. Add chicken, salmon, or steak and brunch becomes a proper meal.
frequently asked questions
about brunch at Alice
When does Alice serve brunch?
Brunch is served every weekend on Saturday and Sunday 11-4. Reservations are highly recommend!
Do I really need a reservation for brunch at Alice?
Do you really want to have the best brunch?! All kidding aside, we do strongly recommend one. Brunch is our busiest service of the week, and reservations are the surest way to skip the wait. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows, and bar seats are a great backup for smaller parties feeling lucky.
Is Alice good for brunch with kids or big family groups?
Truly, yes. Between waffles, pizza, and eggs made every which way, even the pickiest eater at the table finds a favorite, and our room is lively enough that nobody’s shushing anyone. Bringing a crowd for a birthday or shower? Ask about our private events and group dining.
Does Alice have non-alcoholic brunch drinks?
A whole section of them. Our zero proof menu features craft alcohol-free cocktails, sparkling non-alcoholic wines, and creative sodas that get the same attention as everything behind the bar. Nobody toasts with tap water at Alice (unless that’s your jam then do you, boo).
What makes Alice one of the best brunch spots in Boston?
If we’re honest with ourselves, it’s the combination you can’t find elsewhere: an Italian taverna’s scratch kitchen, wood-fired pizza at 11am, sweets that border on theatrical, a serious cocktail list, and an atmosphere with gorgeous natural light nestled in Cambridge. But honestly? Come find out. The proof is on the plate.
Can I get brunch to go?
You bet! Order online for brunch takeout for pickup through Toast. Pretty soon you’ll be comfy cozy eating delicious brunch on the couch in your pajamas!
private events at Alice
Our spaces accomodate events of all occasions and sizes. Corporate dinners, holiday parties, birthdays, and buyouts. Learn more about what’s possible at Alice & Monarch in our private speakeasy event space…