Everyone likes to eat, but not everyone wants to head to the grocery store or stand over the stove to cook. If your stomach starts to growl in the morning or early afternoon, visit a local restaurant for brunch to satisfy hunger pangs. Below are a few reasons to become an avid brunch enthusiast. 

Why Brunch Is the Best Meal

Dine in a Casual Atmosphere

After a stressful work week or school schedule, people often use Saturdays and Sundays to unwind. Many restaurants offer brunch staples on weekends, allowing diners to eat and socialize in a relaxed environment. The food is served from mid-morning through late afternoon, which means you won’t have to rush to get to a restaurant. 

Enjoy Great Food & Creative Cocktails

Because the meal is a combination of breakfast and lunch, menus include rise-and-shine favorites as well as additional fare. This means you can choose from protein-packed egg dishes, healthy salads, and more entrees to please your taste buds. Many brunch goers also like to sip on alcoholic beverages while they eat. Although many establishments whip up their own drinks, common juice-based cocktails include mimosas and bellinis, infused with sparkling wine. Bloody Marys are also popular for those who prefer the combination of tomato juice and vodka.   

Spend Time with Friends & Family

With a busy schedule, it can be difficult to find quality time to get together when friends and family. Because brunch is served most of the day on weekends, people can find more time to hang out. Gathering to break bread at your favorite eatery is a great way to bond and reconnect.

If reading about all the benefits of brunch has you craving flavorful fare on the island of Oahu, visit Heavenly Island Lifestyle. To create the healthy cuisine and smoothies, the Honolulu, HI, based restaurant uses chickens raised on the island, cage-free eggs, fresh produce, and other organic, local ingredients grown with fewer pesticides. To reserve a table, call (808) 923-1100. Visit the eatery online to explore the menu of sweet and savory options and Facebook to see food pictures to decide what to order.