History Loves Brunch

The history of brunch dates back to the late 1800’s. While there are many theories on how brunch actually came to be, we know the first publication using the word brunch came from Guy Beringer who wrote an article in Hunter’s Weekly. Beringer was tired of heavy, loaded lunches after church and wanted something around lunchtime, but with a lighter feel.

Brunch hit America with a vengeance in the 1930s when celebrities traveled via train from LA to New York for work. They stopped in Chicago for this midday meal, allowing them to sleep in on their train rides. But, it was the women who made brunch as popular as we know it to be today. When women entered the workforce, they didn’t want to spend their days off cooking for the family, so they started pushing for a meal out on the weekends.

Nowadays, brunch is a favorite meal amongst many age groups, but in particular, the millennials and Gen Z’s. These younger adults stay out late and sleep in, but are ready to hit brunch hard come mid-morning. No. 5 Bistro boasts one of the only brunches in town on Saturdays and we’re not going to hold back–it smacks. With specials changing weekly, and a staple menu of all your favorites, it’s a can’t-miss spot. Come see us from 10 am-2 pm on Saturdays and start that weekend off right–but not too early.

And bring your mom. After all, history loves company–and she doesn’t want to constantly cook for you.