Rise and Shine
San Joaquin’s favorite brunch spots
LAUREN LABELLE
In our opinion, there’s nothing better than a lazy Sunday brunch with our favorite people. Sleeping late on our day off is a must, and not having to choose between breakfast and lunch is a handy perk. Add some mimosas and the company of good friends to sweeten the deal, and we’re already on our way out the door.
Feed & Fuel
Lodi and Clements
www.feedandfuelrestaurants.com
Price Range: $12.95- $26.95, Kids: $9.95
With two locations, both in central spots of different towns, it’s difficult to pass this Sunday brunch by. The Lodi Feed and Fuel is right across from the movie theater on charming School Street, and the Clements location is a great stop along the way to or from Jackson. Included in this family-friendly restaurant’s sit-down brunch are bottomless Champagne, coffee and juice, biscuits and gravy, and a pastry basket served along with entrées. Both locations get busy around 11:30 a.m., but don’t normally require reservations, with Mother’s Day and Easter being the exceptions. The Clements location also serves their Sunday brunch on their patio seasonally. Owner Carol Wallace recommends the prime rib, breakfast burrito, huevos frittata, and crab cake benedict.
Maxim's
Stockton
www.stockton.maximsworld.com
Price Range: $14.99-$19.99, Kids: $7
A striking contrast from its youthful Tracy location, Maxim’s in the Brookside neighborhood of Stockton is an upscale eatery in place of what was formerly Mallard’s restaurant. The cascading fountain outside and white tablecloth atmosphere inside this eatery spell class and sophistication. However, families are always welcome to this Sunday brunch that truly offers a full selection of both breakfast and lunch entrees, complete with a salad bar. Reservations are recommended for groups over six, but with the size of the restaurant, finding a free table is rarely a problem. The no-Champagne or unlimited-Champagne price options make this restaurant flexible for every member of the family.
Sergio’s Trattoria
Tracy
www.sergiostrattoria.com
Price Range: $9.95- $18.95
This intimate eatery is ideal for a romantic sit-down brunch. The lights are low, the music soothing, and the food elegant. Unlike most other spots on our list, Sergio’s serves brunch seven days a week. Their selected offerings range from warm waffles to grilled baby back ribs, with each entrée served with fresh fruit, roasted potatoes, and a mixed green salad. Champagne cocktails, like mimosas and (our favorite) Bellinis, are available but not included. New to Tracy, Sergio’s specializes in Italian cuisine. They are known at their first location in San Ramon for hearty portions and unique wild game menu options like wild boar and lamb shanks. SJM
Wine and Roses
Lodi
www.winerose.com
Price Range: $8-$16
This Lodi favorite has revamped its brunch from a rather expensive buffet-style spread to a reasonable à la carte menu with delicious entrée selections for every palate. Warm biscuits and fresh marmalade are served pre-meal, with coffee, juice, mimosas, and a full wine list available but not included. Soft jazz plays in the elegant, uncrowded dining room while the friendly staff at Wine and Roses welcomes all guests to relax and enjoy their Sunday morning. When you’re finished, grab a seat by the fire in the cozy hotel lobby, or take a stroll at nearby Lodi Lake Park.
Taste of Brittany
Stockton
www.tasteofbrittany.com
Price Range: $16.95
Lodi’s Wine and Roses goes to show that you really don’t have to travel far to enjoy resort luxuries. In the heart of Lodi wine country, Wine and Roses’ restaurant serves award-winning cuisine, and amenities abound in their hotel and deluxe spa. With peaceful music, fountains, waterfalls, and views of the surrounding landscape, luxury is combined with the tranquility found in nature. Natural ingredients are found in all their treatments, as well. Their signature Wine and Roses Organic Facial uses both wine and roses to exfoliate the skin, followed by steam and an organic mask. Their Ultimate Treatment includes an all-natural botanical body scrub, massage, the application of a rich body butter masque, and a face massage utilizing Warren Botanicals Egyptian facial oil and pure rosewater. Many of the products used in their treatments are available for purchase at The Nest, located inside the spa.
