Eggs Benedict, Chaud Creole (Trinidad)

CHAUD CREOLE (St. Ann’s, Trinidad; (868) 621-2002)
Sunday Brunch (buffet) from 10am to 3pm.  Brunch at CHAUD CREOLE delivers a serious feast of local and international foods in a beautiful, intimate space.  Choices range from eggs and breakfast meats to favourites like chokas, buljol, takaries, souse, dhal, cook-up rice and coconut bake.  There’s also a carvery station, Creole and curry dishes, sides, salads and absolutely divine desserts like banana creme brulee or housemade marshmallows with dipping chocolate for the kids.  PRICE - $300 inclusive of all taxes; children under 12 years are half price and children under 5 years are free.  Link to Chaud Creole brunch pictures.

THE OLIVE TREE (San Fernando, Trinidad; (868) 652-1277 or 221-7429).
Sunday Brunch (buffet) from 11am to 3pm.  PRICE - $175 plus service charge; children under 12 years are half price and children under 5 years are free.

PÊCHE PÂTISSERIE (Port of Spain, Trinidad; (868) 222-8508)
Weekend Breakfast (a la carte menu) on Saturday (8:30am-11am) and Sunday (8:30am-12pm).  Treat yourself to PECHE’S superb breakfast classics like Lobster & Eggs, Eggs Norwegian or the “Local Trio” of Buljol, Bhaji and Tomato Choka.  The menu is backed up by flawless freshly-baked croissants, pastries, brioche and breads, as well as excellent coffee drinks.  TIP – Peche’s breakfast menu is available daily including Saturday and Sunday, and reservations are accepted.  (Saturday tends to be the busier day on the weekend.)  Link to Peche Pictures here and here.

WOODFORD CAFÉ  (Price Plaza, Chaguanas, Trinidad; (868) 672-0001)
Sunday Brunch (buffet) 8am to 12pm.  At $100 Woodford Cafe’s “Sunday Breakfast Buffet” is one of Trinidad’s best deals for Sunday brunch.  Buffet options include “eggs, bacon, sausages, pumpkin, chicken salad, cheese, cereal, fresh fruit, chocolate cake squares, french toast, croissants, bread, plantains and salt fish.”  PRICE - $100 plus taxes; children under 12 years old eat free from the kids menu until 6pm.

LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT – CrewsInn (Chaguaramas, Trinidad; (868) 634-4000 ext. 424)
Sunday Brunch (buffet) 8am to midday.  Ask for a marina-front seat and prepare to enjoy Sunday morning by the sea with live entertainment.  The buffet is impressive here with a full breakfast station, soup of the day salad bar, a carving station, live grill bar, seafood station, main courses and desserts (link to recent menu).  PRICE - $199 plus taxes; children under 11 years and under eat free.

TIKI VILLAGE RESTAURANT - Kapok Hotel (Port of Spain, Trinidad; (868) 622-5282)
Sunday Dim Sum from 12pm to 2:30pm.  Looking for something different for brunch?  Check TIKI VILLAGE for its excellent Sunday dim sum service.  Choose from mouth-watering items like the Pan Fried Shrimp Dumplings, Har Gow and the must-try Vegetarian Gow.  Link to our Tiki Village Pictures and Dim Sum Menu.

ESCA at Bravo (Port of Spain, Trinidad; (868) 786-3722)
Sunday Brunch (buffet) from 10am to 2pm.  Esca’s buffet brunch clocks in at $99 making it the most affordable brunch in the West.  Brunch choices include eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns, smoked salmon, fresh fruit, granola, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Blueberry Waffles, Coconut Bake, Black Pudding, Smoked Herring, Fried Shark, Okra Choka, Pigfoot Souse, Oriental Rice, Cashew & Mandarin Garden Salad,  Teriyaki Tamarind Chicken, Beef & Broccoli,  Fried Fish w/Orange Ginger Glaze, and  Mini Cheese Cakes.

POOL TERRACE GARDEN RESTAURANT - Hilton Trinidad (Port of Spain)
Sunday Brunch (buffet and a la carte menu) from 12pm to 2pm.  The iconic Hilton Trinidad rolls out a royal spread of fresh fruits, cheese boards, meats, breads, local foods, and stations serving standard breakfast fare like made-to-order omelets.  PRICE - $380 inclusive of taxes; children under five years eat free; 6-12 years are half price.

SAILS RESTAURANT & PUB (Chaguaramas, Trinidad; (868) 634-1712)
Breakfast (a la carte menu) from 8am to 11am on Saturday and Sunday.  SAILS is an ideal seaside spot for a casual breakfast and although there is no buffet, you won’t go hungry here with the large portions of breakfast entrees and sides.  There are few places in Trinidad where you can get closer to the ocean while eating, so be sure to grab a table on the terrace.

WATERFRONT RESTAURANT at Hyatt Regency Trinidad (Port of Spain)
Sunday Brunch (buffet and a la carte menu) from 12pm to 2pm.  Port of Spain’s most posh waterfront spot serves up a full spread of local breakfast delicacies, egg and waffle stations, pastries and breads, cheese and meats, fresh fruit and more.  We love the Hyatt’s friendly efficient service and judging by the endless crowds at this Sunday brunch, we’re not the only ones.  PRICE – $380 inclusive of taxes; children under five years eat free; 6-12 years are half price.

RITUALS CAFE (formerly Vie De France)
Sunday Brunch (buffet) at Glencoe, Maraval, Pointe-A- Pierre and Tobago airport locations. PRICE - $123/person inclusive of taxes (prices and menus vary according to locations).

JAFFA AT THE OVAL (Port of Spain, Trinidad; (868) 622-OVAL (6825) or 628-6200)
Sunday brunch (buffet) from 11am to 2:30pm.  Enjoy brunch in an elegant but comfortable setting at JAFFA.  PRICE - $250 inclusive of all taxes; $130 children under 12; children under 6 eat free.

360 DEGREES RESTAURANT at Capital Plaza (Port of Spain, Trinidad; (868) 625-3361/8)
Sunday brunch (buffet and a la carte menu) from 11:30am to 2:30pm.  Not surprisingly, the Capital Plaza’s 360 Degrees serves up spectacular views with its buffet brunch feast.  PRICE - $260 inclusive of taxes; children 10 and under are half price. 

THE CANVAS BISTRO & BAR (St. James, Trinidad; (868) 223-7251)
Sunday Brunch is coming soon to THE CANVAS, which currently serves an all-day breakfast Monday-Saturday.

LE BRUNCH (Trinidad)
It may be unfair to include this one, but LE BRUNCH is Trinidad’s most exclusive and interesting Sunday brunch.  This übercool brunch event features a rotating menu and locales like Jaffa at the Oval and Chaud.  The last LE BRUNCH was held at Jaffa and the menu included splendid-sounding eggs benedict & florentine; steak & mushroom pie; tandoori style baked chicken, and more.  Let us know if you’re able to score an invite!  Link to Bring It To Table’s review of LE BRUNCH.

Link to Breakfast in Tobago and don’t miss the MAY Foodie Event Calendar for Trinidad & Tobago.