Weekend brunch in Winchester at 12 restaurants, diners and bakeries, with days, hours and addresses from each one's own site, mostly in Old Town.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Days and hours come from each restaurant’s own website, linked below. Restaurants change hours, especially on holidays; check before you go.
These 12 places in and around Winchester say on their own websites or menus that they serve brunch or breakfast on weekends. Most are in Old Town, within a few blocks of the Loudoun Street Mall. They are grouped by type and listed alphabetically within each group. This is a list, not a ranking: we report what each place says it serves.
At a glance
- Saturday and Sunday brunch: Bonnie Blue (from 8 a.m.), Union Jack Pub (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Sunday brunch: Bistro SOJO, IJ Canns, Paladin Downtown, Paladin Bar and Grill, Vault and Cellar, Village Square
- Breakfast every day: Knead Bread (from 6 a.m.), Papermill Place (7 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
- Downtown parking: meters are free on weekends (city parking page)
Brunch menus
- Bistro SOJO, 12 S. Braddock St., 540-333-7385. Southern Mediterranean food with West African flavors. A set Sunday brunch menu with a choice of starter and entree and a mimosa, sparkling wine or nonalcoholic drink; Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (menu).
- Bonnie Blue Southern Market and Bakery, 334 W. Boscawen St., 540-686-7490. Opened in 2012 in a historic Esso station. Breakfast daily and a weekend brunch menu with eggs Benedict, mimosas and Bloody Marys; open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (Bonnie Blue).
- IJ Canns American Grille, 3111 Valley Ave., 540-667-9995. Family-owned American grill with a Sunday brunch menu, a full bar and outdoor seating; open Sunday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (about IJ Canns).
- Paladin Downtown, 31 E. Piccadilly St., 540-546-2855. Posts a brunch menu; Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. No reservations (Paladin Downtown).
- Paladin Bar and Grill, 181-A Warrior Drive, Stephens City, 540-868-8327. The original Paladin also posts a brunch menu; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. No reservations (Paladin Bar and Grill).
- Union Jack Pub and Restaurant, 101 N. Loudoun St., 540-722-2055, in the historic Union Bank Building. Brunch Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: an English breakfast, biscuits and gravy, sticky toffee French toast and apple pancakes (brunch menu). Parties of six or more have a gratuity added.
- Vault and Cellar, 7843 Main St., Middletown, 540-508-0640. New Appalachian restaurant and bourbon bar; Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Vault and Cellar).
- Village Square Restaurant, 103 N. Loudoun St., 540-667-8961, on the Loudoun Street Mall. An a la carte brunch menu on Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Village Square).
Diners, bakeries and bagels
- Big L’s Bagels, 38 E. Piccadilly St. Made-from-scratch bagels; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon and Sunday 8 to 11 a.m., closed Tuesday (Big L’s).
- Knead Bread, 28 E. Piccadilly St., 540-450-5982. Bakery with artisan breads, pastries and breakfast sandwiches; open every day 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Knead Bread).
- Papermill Place, 2214 Papermill Road, 540-667-1136. Family diner since 1982 with breakfast served all day; open every day 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Papermill Place).
- Piccadilly Grill, 46 E. Piccadilly St., 540-336-1042. Counter diner that bills itself for breakfast and brunch; opens at 7 a.m., closes at 3 p.m. and is closed Sunday (Piccadilly Grill).
Holiday brunches
Several restaurants and farm markets add brunches for Easter and Mother’s Day. We list them on the seasonal pages when the venues announce them: Easter and Mother’s Day.
What this means for you
- Sunday is the brunch day in Winchester; only Bonnie Blue and Union Jack serve brunch on Saturday too.
- Go early at Paladin: it does not take reservations.
- Old Town brunch spots are a short walk apart, and weekend meters are free.
Related: date night in Winchester, Old Town Winchester and restaurant inspections.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get brunch on Saturday in Winchester?
Union Jack Pub serves brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Bonnie Blue Southern Market and Bakery has a weekend brunch menu and opens at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Where can I get Sunday brunch in Old Town Winchester?
Union Jack Pub, Bonnie Blue, Bistro SOJO (10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Village Square (11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Paladin Downtown (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) all serve brunch on Sunday, according to their own websites.
Which Winchester restaurants serve breakfast all day?
Papermill Place, 2214 Papermill Road, serves breakfast all day and is open every day from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does Paladin Downtown take brunch reservations?
No. Paladin Downtown says it does not accept reservations and seats first come, first served.
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