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For brunch in Asunción, start with the day of the week: Saturday is Karu's day in Las Mercedes; on Sunday you have Almarreina's all-you-can-eat brunch, Georges Pâtissier, and the reliable El Café de Acá and Lapatiss. They are all in the city's east-side neighbourhoods (Villa Morra, Mburucuyá, Jara, Las Mercedes), so pick one, arrive early and park once.
Where to have brunch on Saturday
Karu (Las Mercedes). A sourdough bakery since 2011 using local, seasonal ingredients (La Nación, 2022 (opens in a new tab)). Its brunch is a Saturday thing: eggs Benedict, avocado toast, pancakes and options with cassava, chipa or mbejú (Infonegocios, 2024 (opens in a new tab)). The New York Times singled out its patio under mango trees (Infobae/NYT, 2024 (opens in a new tab)).
- Order: something with mbejú or chipa for a Paraguayan twist, and take a loaf home.
- Tip: mid-morning Saturday is the crush; if you want a patio table, arrive at opening.
El Café de Acá (Villa Morra or Textilia). The backup if Karu is full; brunch is on the menu, but check that day's hours (see below).
Where to have brunch on Sunday
Almarreina (Dr. Gerónimo Zubizarreta 589, Mburucuyá). A New York-inspired café and patisserie (La Nación, 2022 (opens in a new tab)). On Sundays it runs an all-you-can-eat brunch: in 2024 it cost G. 100,000 per person and included filled croissants, mbejú, sandwiches, cocido (yerba mate tea) and a welcome mimosa (Infonegocios, 2024 (opens in a new tab)). It is pet friendly (Senatur (opens in a new tab)).
- Best for: hungry groups with time.
- Tip: the price is from 2024; check the current rate on social media and whether to book.
Georges Pâtissier (Jara). A French-style patisserie run by chef Jorge Cardozo Echauri. In 2022 it was at Pitiantuta 1246 near San Antonio, open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00, with macarons as the best-seller (La Nación, 2022 (opens in a new tab)). Sunday is brunch day: huevos rancheros, an American-style croissant, eggs Benedict, a four-cheese omelette and croque madame (Infonegocios, 2024 (opens in a new tab)).
- Best for: a sweeter brunch with pastries to take away.
- Tip: with an 11:00 opening it is a late-morning brunch, not an early breakfast. Check the address and hours on its Instagram before you go.
Brunch on any day
El Café de Acá. The Villa Morra branch is at Teniente Héctor Vera 1390, and there is another inside the Textilia complex in Jara (La Nación, 2023 (opens in a new tab)). For brunch, Infonegocios recommends the scrambled eggs with crispy bacon, fried cassava, French toast, eggs Benedict and the "Brunch Campestre" (Infonegocios, 2024 (opens in a new tab)). Its Senatur listing says it takes reservations and has parking (Senatur (opens in a new tab)).
- Order: cocido quemado (toasted yerba mate drink) or payagua mascada (cassava-and-meat fritters) if this is your first Paraguayan brunch (La Nación, 2023 (opens in a new tab)).
Lapatiss (Cnel. Alcides Basualdo 266, Mburucuyá). A European-style café in a small house, serving eggs, croissants and mbejú (Senatur (opens in a new tab)). Eggs are the stars: Huevos Paul, Croque Marie, Huevos Ranch in a cast-iron dish and the "Frida" (Infonegocios, 2024 (opens in a new tab)).
- Tip: Senatur does not publish hours; check social media before a Sunday visit.
Which one fits your plan?
If you want… · Go to… · Day
A patio and sourdough · Karu · Saturday
Fixed-price, eat as much as you like · Almarreina · Sunday
French patisserie brunch · Georges Pâtissier · Sunday
Paraguayan dishes and a reservation · El Café de Acá · Check
Signature egg dishes in a small place · Lapatiss · Check
Table sources: Infonegocios, 2024 (opens in a new tab), Senatur (opens in a new tab) and La Nación (opens in a new tab).
How to avoid the wait
- Arrive at opening or after midday: weekend mid-morning is peak time.
- Book for groups larger than four. El Café de Acá takes reservations per Senatur; elsewhere, ask on WhatsApp or Instagram.
- Heat: in summer the Health Ministry advises outdoor activity before 10:00 or after 17:00 (MSPBS (opens in a new tab)). For a patio, go early.
- Paying: QR codes now account for 68.1% of electronic payments processed by Bancard (ABC Color, 2026 (opens in a new tab)), but carry a card and some cash.
- Hours: the ones here come from press articles and official listings; weekend brunch hours shift with the season, so check the venue's social media that morning.
If you want an early breakfast or something downtown instead, see weekend breakfast in Asunción.
FAQ
Where can I get brunch on Saturday in Asunción?
Karu in Las Mercedes serves brunch on Saturdays, with eggs Benedict, pancakes and cassava, chipa or mbejú options. El Café de Acá also has brunch on its menu; check its hours.
Is there an all-you-can-eat brunch in Asunción?
Almarreina in Mburucuyá runs an all-you-can-eat brunch on Sundays; in 2024 it cost G. 100,000 per person with a welcome mimosa. Check the current price on social media.
Do I need to book brunch?
For groups larger than four, yes. El Café de Acá takes reservations; elsewhere, message on WhatsApp or Instagram, or arrive at opening.
What should I order for a Paraguayan brunch?
Try mbejú or chipa at Karu or Almarreina, and cocido quemado or payagua mascada at El Café de Acá, alongside the usual eggs Benedict.
