The Monday through Friday grind hardly allows time for bacon, eggs and hashbrowns in the morning. And even if there is time to whip 'em up, they're usually scarfed down in a hurry.

That's where weekend brunches come in. Forget that alarm clock, catch some Zs and savor a hearty breakfast at these Milwaukee-area restaurants when you wake up. If we've forgotten your favorite brunch spot, please add it to the list with the talkback feature.

4th Base
5117 W. National Ave., (414) 647-8509
Hit an ultimate home run Sunday brunch at 4th Base. Try the different omelets or homemade waffles. Prices range from $7 to $30.

Allgauer's in the Park
11600 W. Park Place (414) 359-9823
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Bring your family and friends to Allgauer's at the Milwaukee Hilton Garden Inn for a Sunday Champagne Brunch from 10:30 to 2:30 (last seating is at 1:00). The buffet features dozens of decadent items which change weekly, including a pancake and waffle station, made-to-order omelets, a chef carving station, catch of the day, salads, fruits, pastries and more. Cost is $36.95 for adults and $15.95 for children under the age of 12.

Balzac
1716 N. Arlington Place, (414) 755-0099
balzacwinebar.com
Who's to say the spot that offers your favorite late night glass of red or white can't be up fresh and ready the next morning? Balzac stays up late and wakes up early to serve you your morning fill of benedicts, crepes and even red wine-infused Bloody Marys. Serving brunch on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Balzac melds the classic comfort of a hearty breakfast with the cozy ambience of their Brady Street wine bar. You can order from the extensive wine list but not to worry, versions of Bloody Marys, mimosas and coffee drinks all grace the menu. Specialties include stuffed crepes, smoked salmon benedict and chevre and veg omelets. Prices range $6-14.

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
3133 E. Newberry Blvd., (414) 962-6300
lakeparkbistro.com
A commanding view of Lake Michigan makes this the perfect Sunday champagne brunch spot. The menu features specialties like Filet Mignon au Poivre and Pain Perdu (French toast and bacon with apricot preserves, maple-rum syrup and vanilla cream). Items range from $24 to $37 and are served from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Beans and Barley
1901 E. North Ave., (414) 278-7878
beansandbarley.com
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, brunch makes an appearance at Beans and Barley. For $4.50 to $9.50 you can pick from infinite egg items: poached, omelets, scrambled, benedict and even tofu scramblers for the vegetarians. Breakfast burritos and pancakes are also served.

Blue's Egg
317 N. 76th St., (414) 299-3180
bluesegg.com
Blue's Egg is one of the few places in town where you'll find brunch (complete with breakfast cocktails) seven days a week. Serving breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, the menu carries omelets and Benedicts throughout the day. Specialties include stuffed "Blue's Browns," house-made corned beef and pulled ham, savory french toast, vegetarian options, salads, sandwiches and made-from-scratch everything. Monday through Friday, opt to take your meal on the run with a quick "grab and go" menu from 7-10 a.m. and full coffee service.

Brocach
1850 N. Water St., (414) 431-9009
brocach.com/Milwaukee/index.html
From what we've heard, the soda bread and orange-honey butter served at Brocach's brunch is not to be missed. The menu offers everything from the Big Irish Breakfast and Ploughman's Breakfast to corned beef hash and the Dublin City Burger. Stop in on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cafe 1505
1505 W. Mequon Road, Mequon, (262) 241-7076
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Specializing in soups, salads, vegetarian fare and sandwiches, as well as weekly specials, Cafe 1505 serves up an excellent brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Also available are Handmade Bloody Marys and Bailey's & Coffee.

Cafe Centraal
2306 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 755-0377
cafecentraal.com
Cafe Centraal brunch is home to maybe one of the most gluttonous yet delicious items to date. The Napolean Dynamite combines a tower of pancakes, four pieces of bacon, two fried eggs, cheese sauce and maple syrup. Sounds like a bit too much? Don't worry, they've got fun spins on all the classics including omelets, waffles, french toast and Benedicts. Serving brunch Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., check the menu for details because the menu is slightly different depending on the day. Many of the dishes can be prepared gluten-free.

Cafe Corazon
3129 N. Bremen St., (414) 810-3941
corazonmilwaukee.com
It might be tough to get a table in this tiny Riverwest restaurant, but brunch is well worth the wait. Offered Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., brunch is a mixture of Latin-infused specialties and classic favorites. Cafe Corazon prides itself on using locally-grown ingredients, including beef and seasonal produce from their family farm, Richway Acres. The brunch drink menu offers a "beermosa" (orange juice and Tecate beer) along with a variety of non-alcoholic beverages.

Cafe Hollander
2608 N. Downer Ave., (414) 963-6366
7677 W. State St., (414) 475-6771
cafehollander.com
Café Hollander, a creation of the Diablos Rojos group, maintained the integrity of the cream city brick Gil's building, and throws the East Side crowd a few memory bones in the form of coffee drinks and hearty breakfasts. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers such dishes as the Mrs. Hollander featuring thin sliced smoked ham, two fried eggs, Belgian beer cheese sauce and tomato on a croissant. The new Wauwatosa location offers a slightly different menu but the same East Side taste.

Cafe Lulu
2261 S. Howell Ave., (414) 294-LULU
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New to the line-up in 2009, Lulu's delicious menu added brunch to the repertoire every Sunday until 3 p.m. You can order a limited variety of their popular sandwiches or opt for a Hangover Hamburger featuring black angus beef, cheddar, bacon and egg. You can also choose from one of many scrambles or your basic eggs and toast. Prices range from $6.50 to $10.75.

Cafe at the Plaza
1007 N. Cass St., (414) 272-0515
cafeattheplaza.com
There's old school brunch and breakfast goodness at the Plaza's cafe. Featuring fresh, seasonal, organic ingredients, guests can enjoy made-from-scratch dishes like The Scrambler or a make-your-own omelet while enjoying the Plaza's classic Art Deco architecture.

Casablanca
728 E. Brady St., (414) 271-6000
casablancaonbrady.com
Monday through Saturday Casablanca offers a vegetarian lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sunday a brunch buffet is offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet offers a wide variety of meats (lamb, chicken and beef), sweets such as stuffed falafel, as well as vegetarian options.

Chez Jacques
1022 S. 1st St., (414) 672-1040
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Probably one of the only places in town to fold authentic crepes, you can have "brunch" at Chez Jacques Tuesday through Sunday starting at 10 a.m. Fresh baked crossaints compliment sweet or savory crepes and a list of quiches.

China Gourmet
117 E. Wells St., (414) 272-1688
china-gourmet.com
Bountiful buffet meals are offered for weekday lunches and weekend evenings as well as a Sunday brunch for $11.95 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Comet Cafe
1947 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 273-7677
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Comet is an area favorite and since its remodeling in 2005 it has been pulling in crowds for brunch. Serving brunch from 9a.m. to 3.00 p.m., Comet's menu includes brunch classics as well as many vegetarian and vegan options. Bloody Marys are their specialty and make sure to try some of the vegan baked goods. Prices range from $5-$11.

Golden Mast
W349 N5293 Lacy's Ln., Okauchee, (262) 567-7047
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A bit of a drive from downtown, Golden Mast is known as one of the old-school formal and full brunch purveyors. For $21.50 (9.95 for kids under 12), you get a four course all-you-can-eat buffett with all the trimmings. Brunch includes a complimentary glass of sparkling champagne, choice of fruit juice or coffee, tea or milk.

Harry's Bar and Grill
3549 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 964-6800
harrysbarandgrillmilwaukee.com
Harry's brunch is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Items such as breakfast pasta, breakfast crab cakes and eggs benedict range from $7 to $13.

Hi-Hat Lounge
1701 N. Arlington Place, (414) 225-9330
hihatlounge.com
The Saturday and Sunday brunch menu features eggs benedict, French toast with fresh fruit and a breakfast burrito, and items range from $7 to $13. Come between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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