Beijing has quietly built a scene that can compete with any Western capital.

We’re not food bloggers. We’re the people who actually live here — biking hutongs 🚴, hiking wild Great Wall sections🚶, and making jianbing from scratch 🥞. And on weekends? We brunch. Hard.

Here are 5 brunch spots in Beijing worth getting out of bed for:

Toast at The Orchid – Best Rooftop Brunch in Beijing

If you want a rooftop brunch overlooking hutong rooftops, this is it. Toast is hidden inside a boutique hotel in Baochao Hutong, and it’s been a favorite among Beijing’s international crowd for years.

What to expect:

• Mediterranean / Middle Eastern menu (not your standard eggs benedict)
• Small, cozy, and always busy

Price: 120-160 RMB
Address: Baochao Hutong NO. 56

Panorama – Best French Crêpes & Sanlitun Brunch

Panorama brings a slice of Paris to Beijing’s liveliest neighborhood. The real star? Beijing’s only Master Crêpe Maker flipping authentic sweet and savory crêpes.

What to expect:

• Chic vintage interior with terrace seating
• Full brunch menu — salads, burgers, eggs, but crêpes are the main event

Price: 100-150 RMB
Address: Sanlitun Road, Jidianyuan, Buidling No. 81

Farmily 米舍 – Best Hidden Garden Brunch

This is the kind of place you walk past without noticing — and that’s exactly why it’s great. Farmily is tucked inside Nanguan Park. You enter through the west gate, turn right, and walk 20 meters into a quiet, rustic garden.

What to expect:

• European-inspired comfort food: grain bowls, benedicts, toast, pasta
• A peaceful escape from the hutongs

Price: 80-100 RMB
Address: Inside Nanguan Park, West Gate (enter, turn right, 20m)

Lily’s American Diner – Best Classic American Brunch

Sometimes you just want a proper American breakfast at 7 PM. Lily’s serves breakfast all day.

What to expect:

• Classic diner: omelets, home fries, waffles, burgers, wings, milkshakes
• Popular with Americans — one reviewer brought 30 colleagues and everyone was happy

Price: 80-100 RMB
Address: Xindong Road No.8 Courtyard, Shoukai Bojun Unit, Northern District, Building 4, Floor 1, room No. 1-037

The Local – Best Pub Brunch & Sports Viewing

The Local is a two-floor pub with 12 televisions. It’s not a “brunch spot” in the traditional sense — but if you want to watch a game and eat solid Western breakfast, this is your place.

What to expect:

• 400+ square meters across two floors
• Casual, spacious, group-friendly

Price: 100-150 RMB
Address: Sanlitun Road, Gongti North Road, 4th yard, building No. 80, zone E

FAQ: 

1️⃣ Which brunch spot in Beijing is best for a first-time visitor?
Toast at The Orchid. The rooftop hutong view is unforgettable, and the food is unique without being weird.

2️⃣ Do these brunch places in Beijing have English menus?
Yes — Toast, Lily’s, Panorama, and The Local are English-friendly. Farmily has limited English.

3️⃣ Can I pay with a foreign credit card at these Beijing brunch spots?
A: Better link your foreign card to Alipay or WeChat Pay before you go — that works everywhere. Cash also works.

4️⃣ Do I need a reservation for brunch in Beijing?
For Toast at The Orchid — YES. Book 1–2 days in advance. For the others, walk-ins are fine, but weekends are busy.

5️⃣ Which brunch in Beijing is best near the hutongs?
Toast at The Orchid. Their rooftop hutong view is unforgettable.

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