1 Vineyard Café

Tucked away in a hutong across from the Lama Temple, this classic European bistro serves up a full continental breakfast featuring made-to-order eggs and freshly-squeezed juices alongside Bloody Marys and tequila sunrises. The outdoor courtyard is an ideal setting for familes or just the two of you.

2 Steak and Eggs

This cozy diner serves up generous portions of inexpensive home-style breakfast fare all day long. Soak up that Saturday night hangover with delicious North American classics such as omelettes, eggs, waffles and, best of all, bottomless cups of coffee.

3 Fish Nation 2

Fish Nation 2’s cozy rooftop terrace on a breezy Sunday is the perfect place to enjoy their famous Big British Brekkie (RMB50), which comes with heaps of eggs, sausages and tomatoes. With a Peter Rabbit menu tailored for kids, families love to come down for a weekend feast.

4 Hong Kong Food City

Though it may not look like a traditional brunch place, this popular restaurant serves up stylish versions of dim sum staples. It’ s the perfect place to pass a lively morning (or an afternoon) with a group of friends while feasting on Cantonese treats.

5 Grandma’s Kitchen

How could we leave out the winner of the 2007 City Weekend Restaurant Award for Best Breakfast? This Beijing chain has become a staple for American expats looking for the checkered tablecloth comfort and the hand-stitched trappings of home sweet home. As for us, we love their breakfast burrito.