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 ZZZs and a hardy 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.

Bayou
2050 N. Humboldt Ave. (414) 431-1511
bayoumilwaukee.com
Ah, brunch on the River. Like New Orleans, eccentric and bold, The Bayou atmosphere, cuisine and music are rooted in the embrace of the unconventional. Embracing the flavors of classic and modern Cajun and Creole cuisine with a fusion of a global cuisine twist.

Bavarian Inn
700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, (414) 964-0300
For $16.95, this champagne brunch includes warm cinnamon bread, made-to-order omelets, French toast, potato pancakes, small shrimp, bagels, sausage and cheese, fruit and dessert platters, carved ham and beef and plenty more. Open Sundays, Mother's Day and Easter. Reservations are recommended.

Beans and Barley
1901 E. North Ave., (414) 278-7878
beansandbarley.com
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday is the time to make an appearance at Beans and Barley. For $4 to $9 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.

Bombay Louie's
2227 60th St., Kenosha, (262) 657-9314
This international restaurant is known for its Sunday breakfast buffet served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu includes all the traditional brunch items such as omelets, eggs, pancakes, sausage, biscuits and more, all for $7.95. Reservations are highly recommended.

Broadway Bistro
241 N. Broadway, (414) 431-2880
241broadway.com/broadwaybistro
This Third Ward bistro serves a weekend brunch from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. Their four-page brunch menu includes items such as corned beef hash, a variety of crepes, omelets, pancakes, quiche, morning bun french toast and creme brulee oatmeal with fruit. All tables receive a complimentary basket of mini muffins and morning buns made in their in-house bakery, Broadway Bakery. Enjoy brunch outside sipping a Broadway Bloody Mary or a raspberry mimosa under an umbrella on their patio.

Cafe 1505
1505 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, (262) 241-7076
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.

Cafe Hollander
2608 N. Downer Ave., (414) 963-6366
www.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, hearty breakfasts and for our more mature dining audience, a tribute to the Coffee Trader Potato Noshers ($8.50).

Cafe at the Plaza
1007 N. Cass St., (414) 272-2494
There's old school brunch and breakfast goodness at the Plaza's cafe. The Scrambler is a great mildly greasy treat and tastes even better at the counter or on the patio in the summer months.

Cans Bar and Canteen
1815 E. Kenilworth Pl., (414) 225-0421
cansbar.com
They call it the "basic suburban housewife brunch," featuring all the breakfast basics. Saturday and Sunday brunches, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offer French toast, eggs benedict, steak and eggs and more. Prices range from $6 to $10.

Casablanca
728 E. Brady St., (414) 271-6000
casablancaonbrady.com
Monday through Saturday Casablanca offers a lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 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) as well as vegetarian options. Hummus, grape leaves and falafil are all included. Price is $12.95.

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 $9.95 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Coast
931 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 727-5555
coastrestaurant.com
Enjoy brunch, and the scenery, Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whether banana pancakes are your forte, or fresh berry breakfast risotto is more your style, Coast offers a variety of dishes. The food celebrates the coasts of the United States, so expect seafood and dishes based on Hawaiian, Californian, Cajun and other regional cuisine. This sit-down brunch is $25.

Comet Cafe
1947 N. Farwell Ave, (414)273-7677
Comet is an area favorite and since its remodeling in 2005 it has been pulling in crowds for brunch. Serving brunch from 10am-2:30pm Comet's menu includes brunch classics as well as many vegetarian and vegan options. Bloody Mary's are their specialty and make sure to try some of the vegan baked goods. Prices range from $6-$10.

Eagan's on Water
1030 N. Water St., (414) 271-6900
eagansonwater.com
Eagan's is a Milwaukee mainstay and its Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. is a solid mix of the classics and seafood specials.

The Grove
890 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove, (262) 814-1890
The Grove is a casual and reasonably priced place to feast. Sunday brunch items range from $8.95 to $12.95 and are served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Harbor 550
550 N. Harbor Dr., (414) 271-0597
Formerly called Pieces of Eight, this restaurant serves Sunday brunch, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the lakefront is $23.95. For that you'll get your choice of crab, shrimp, carved meats, omelets, pastas, fresh fruit, desserts and so much more.

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 $6.95 to $10.95.

Hi-Hat Lounge
1701 N. Arlington Pl., (414) 225-9330
hi-hat.com
The Sunday brunch menu features eggs benedict, French toast with fresh fruit and a breakfast burrito, and items range from $6.50 to $13. Come between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.