If there’s one thing we could use more of, it’s brunch, and downtown’s Ruby Sunshine serves up the breakfast + lunch deliciousness. From french toast bites and eggs to benedicts and bloody marys, the New Orleans-influenced menu has something for everyone.

If you haven’t been there yet, let us give you a peek + tell you how you can #TryThis.

Experience:

Brunch at Ruby Sunshine

What we tried (with pricing):

☀️ Chloé’s order

French toast bites ($5)
Build your own omelet with cheese and green peppers ($11)
Orange juice ($3), Diet Coke ($2.50), coffee ($2.75)
Total (before tax + tip): $24.25

Hello, lover. | Photo by the NOOGAtoday team

☀️ Trista’s order

The Costa Rican, modified to be vegan ($12)
Big Easy Mimosa ($10)
Coffee ($2.75)
Total (before tax + tip): 24.75

“Mr. Blue Sky” by ELO played on the outdoor patio while we ate, which went well with the “Spread Sunshine” mural behind Trista | Photo by the NOOGAtoday team

What not to miss:

The French toast bites. They aren’t vegan, but Trista even took a nibble and said they were great. Chloé here, and now that I’ve had the dish done Ruby Sunshine-style, I don’t want it any other way.

Do not sleep on those French toast bites | Photo by the NOOGAtoday team

Pro-Tip: The mimosas + other spirits start flowing first thing at Ruby Sunshine, so don’t be bashful to order. Trista gave hers a 10/10. If you’re alcohol-free, like Chloé, it’s always a best brunch practice to order at least two drinks – and there are plenty to pick from, including lattes and lemonade.

What we’re still talking about:

For Trista, it’s the NOLA twist and the seamless vegan accommodation. She loved the New Orleans style of her plantains and black beans, plus they loaded her up with extras like avocado to make the meal vegan.

Ruby Sunshine bringing that New Orleans style | Photo by the NOOGAtoday team

Want something a bit simpler? Building your own omelet is the way to go. The dish came with potatoes and a biscuit — everything you could want out of brunch. The family-owned restaurant also recently added biscuits and gravy, thanks to customer demand.

Did we mention that the meals come with a biscuit and potatoes? | Photo by the NOOGAtoday team

Chloé has not stopped talking or thinking about the French toast bites. 🤣 No. Seriously.

We also had the patio to ourselves for the most part, which was ideal. And our server, Stacy S., was lovely — there when you needed her but not hovering, and pleasant to talk to. Doesn’t get better than that.

How you can experience this:

Visit the 405 Market St. location for a sit-down brunch, or order carryout or delivery.

Things to know if you go:

Experience: Brunch at Ruby Sunshine
Price: Varies depending on order (see menu)
Website: https://www.rubysunshine.com/location/chattanooga/
Address: 405 Market St.
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Social: Instagram | Facebook

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