How great is brunch? You don't have to dress up (leave PJs at home though). There can be cocktails involved. And it's an excuse to eat fries in the morning. Here are some cracking Norfolk brunch havens for a lazy, hazy afternoon.
House, Norwich
Tucked away towards the end of St Benedicts Street you'll find House - a cosy little eatery that literally makes you feel as if you're dining at a friend's home. Head here for a brilliant full English breakfast (vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available), fluffy pancakes with berries, or a simple round of Marmite on toast and a mug of Fairtrade coffee.
Byfords, Holt
Located in the picturesque Georgian town of Holt, Byfords, a B&B, cafe and store all rolled into one, is well-known for its tasty treats and is a great place to stop off for a spot of brunch. Served until 11.30am Monday to Saturday, and until 3pm on Sunday, the menu features a range of delights including croissants filled with scrambled egg and smoked salmon, breakfast pizza topped with baked beans, sausage, bacon, black pudding, mushrooms, egg and mozzarella as well as omelettes.
Frank's Bar, Norwich
With a breakfast menu served until 12pm, a brunch menu served until 3pm, and the rest of the menu being served all day, customers have a wide range of food to choose from for their brunch at Frank's. This choice includes American-style pancakes, served either with crispy free-range bacon and maple syrup or poached pear and plum with honey, as well as spruced-up avocado on toast served with dukkah, sun-dried tomatoes and olive oil.
Deepdale Cafe, Burnham Deepdale
This popular spot is often mistaken as an average greasy spoon, but in fact offers much more than initially meets the eye. A busy place, with efficient service and a good selection of food, with breakfast/brunch being served until 11.45am. Customers can enjoy well-presented food including dippy eggs, sautéed mushrooms and Mrs Temple's Binham Blue on toast, and porridge. There are also a range of full English breakfasts that come with the Fry Up Inspector's seal of approval, who gave the food a 9/10.
Mr D's Diner, A11 Southbound Attleborough
If you're wanting to go all-out for brunch and stuff yourself silly, Mr D's is the place to go. A small, quirky diner located on the A11 just outside Attleborough, this 1950s American style eatery boasts an amazing array of dishes, including breakfast burritos loaded with scrambled egg, cheese and bacon, a toasted brioche bun filled with vegetarian burger, vegetarian sausage, hash browns and cheese with tomato, as well as waffles and pancake stacks which can be topped with your choice of white chocolate buttons, blueberries, bacon, strawberries and banana.
Folly Tearoom, Holt
Folly is such a dreamy place that upon first arrival you may be left wondering whether you're still asleep! Offering a slightly more limited selection of brunch foods, Folly uses a range of locally sourced ingredients to create delicate dishes that are a little different, such as The Full Folly - a meal containing toast, a warm croissant, locally cured ham and salamis, cheeses, a fresh fruit salad and yoghurt as well as tea, coffee or juice. Other tempting items on the menu include a fruit sundae with layers of yoghurt, granola, honey and a mixed berry compote and poached eggs with smoked salmon.
follytearoom.co.uk• Where's your favourite place to indulge in a spot of brunch? Let us know in the comments below.
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