After all of the extravagant partying to ring in the new year, an even better way to commemorate 2023 is by starting the year off right with a deliciously reviving brunch! January 1st, 2023 is on a Sunday, coinciding perfectly with the Bay's love for Sunday brunch. Here are the best places in Silicon Valley with nourishing portions and festive specials to kick off your first meal of the year with!
See also: Where To Get New Year's Eve Dinners In San Francisco
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2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto / (650) 470-2889 / Website
Quattro at the Four Seasons in Palo Alto will undoubtedly begin your year in luxuriously opulent and exquisitely refined style with their generous New Year’s Day Brunch. This expansive meal will feature endless appetizers, a rich entree, and an irresistible dessert buffet, all glamorously paired with a mimosa and a fun Bloody Mary bar.
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855 El Camino Real #130, Palo Alto / (650) 321-0512 / Website
For a brunch with an authentic Spanish flair, tucked-away Telefèric at the Town & Country Village is an intimate and sophisticated oasis that boasts a brimming menu of divine Tapas, Pintxos, Paellas, and so much more, all with the freshest seafood and seasonal seafood. Keep the party going with their inventive cocktails for a New Year's Day that feels like a serene escape to Spain.
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400 West Java Dr, Sunnyvale / (408) 734-2300 / Website
Adrestia in the TETRA Hotel is showcasing a clever Yōshoku Brunch, with “Yōshoku” translating to specific Western-style cuisine with Japanese variations. From 9am to 2pm, indulge in this refined cultural favorite with their $33 three-course treat of an entree, side salad, and dessert, all with precisely-crafted Japanese twists, like their silky Chicken Omurice and fresh Seafood Doria (Japanese rice gratin). The exclusively momentous cocktails also consistently highlight this delightful modern fusion, evident in their Sour Cherry Yuzu Bellinis and Jasmine Gin Fizz.
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377 Santana Row, Ste. 1100 (S. Winchester Blvd.), San José / (408) 984-3500 / Website
For those craving a taste of France, you'll certainly feel like the main character at the magically whimsical Left Bank. With locations in both Menlo Park and San Jose's Santana Row, you simply cannot miss out on their heavenly French brunch, specifically on New Year's Day with their specials! The Duck Confit Hash, French Ham Omelet, and Croissant Bun Sandwich are guaranteed to set 2023 right for you, all available until 3pm.
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750 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto / (650) 999-7096 / Website
From 11am to 2pm, experience Wild Onion's premier prowess and delicious reverence to fresh seasonality with their Wild Onion Benedict with grilled portobello mushrooms, zucchini, and shoestring onions, their signature Deviled Eggs piled high with enoki mushrooms and onion strings, or with Chef Julie Cablay’s comforting Huckleberry Pancakes. It doesn't get anymore cozy, nutritious, or cutting-edge than with this homestyle Palo Alto landmark, nourishing both your body and soul.
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150 University Ave, Palo Alto / (650) 521-0764 / Website
A recent addition to the bustling downtown of Palo Alto's University Avenue, Sweet Maple has instantly extracted an overwhelming following due to their perfectly sweet service, cute atmosphere, and deluxe brunch offerings. Renowned for their innovative Millionaire's Bacon, Soufflegg Skillets, and traditional Asian-inspired comfort foods, choosing this radiantly creative wonderland to start 2023 with will truly make it a sweet year for you.
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3163 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto / (650) 665-7941 / Website
Bill's Cafe is a Bay Area institution, revered for their classic diner aesthetic, generously filling portions, and their relaxed, casual conviviality. The sunny ambience here is charmingly no-frills, warmly familial, and is a universally trusted choice that has something for everyone. Whether or not you wake up after a long night of partying, we recommend coming hungry for their overflowing servings of the El Paso Benedict, Petaluma Scramble, Meat Lovers Omelette, or Thick French Toast.
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2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose / (408) 352-5405 / Website
A swanky and upscale choice that easily lends to some New Year's shopping is the Valley Fair-adjacent iChina, which is opulent, ornate, and handcrafts traditional Cantonese favorites in spectacularly ingenious modernizations. Their new Dim Sum collections are perfect-sized bites for a swanky party, and their mindblowingly flavorful noodle dishes, like the fun superstitious belief, are sure to bestow you a long and prosperous life.
No matter which direction of cuisine and atmosphere you crave the morning of 2023, a brunch at these diverse hotspots will absolutely be one to remember!
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