Brunch is the most important meal of the day, right? Its also important that everythingfrom the pancakes to the champagnebe vegan. To help, weve listed a few of our favorite vegan brunch recipes, along with where to find vegan brunch in hotspots like Washington, D.C.; Portland, Oregon; New York City; and elsewhere. Take a look!

No brunch would be complete without stacks of vegan pancakes. Luckily, The Tasty K has an animal-free recipe for the prettiest, tastiest rainbow pancakes there ever were. Watch the video to see how easy they are to whip up:

Theres nothing basic about this avocado toastit has a vegan egg on it! Impress your brunch guests with the prettiest, yummiest vegan avocado toast, courtesy of Exceedingly Vegan. Get the full recipe here, and watch the video below. (Pro tip: Throw some vegan hot sauce on top for an added kick.)

Wow your guests with breakfast enchiladas that no animal had to die for. This recipe calls for vegan cream cheese, bell peppers, tofu, black beans, avocado, and other delicious, animal-friendly ingredients. Follow along with This Savory Vegan below:

One important ingredient makes these vegan breakfast burritos a surefire winner: Beyond Sausage Brat Original. Beyond Meat created this breakfast burrito recipe, and were certain that your brunch guests will love it.

No animal deserves to be killed and served on a bagel, including smart, sentient salmon. Thats why we love Carrots and Flowers bagel with lox recipethe lox is made of boiled and peeled tomatoes (not salmon flesh), and the cream cheese is made of cashews, not udder secretions stolen from enslaved cows. Check out this step-by-step recipe:

Hanukkah or not, vegan potato pancakes are sure to satisfy your hungry brunch guests. We put together a simple recipe to make serving up some divine vegan latkes really easyjust dont forget to top off each pancake with a dollop of vegan sour cream.

If you think you cant make a quiche without buying eggs and supporting the grinding up of live male chicks, think again. For a colorful, veggie-filled vegan quiche, check out this easy-to-follow recipe. The silken tofu and black salt combo will blow your guests minds.

Chances are your brunch guests are going to expect some French toast. Knock their socks off with this simple-but-delectable recipe from Minimalist Bakerall you need is chia seeds, agave or maple syrup, vegan milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and your favorite vegan bread.

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For more animal-free brekkie ideas, check out our vegan breakfast recipes page on PETA.org.

If youre planning to serve adult drinks at your vegan brunch, make sure the alcohol is vegan, too! For vegan mimosas, consider using Bellissima Prosecco, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, or another vegan sparkling wine.

For ros, serve the pink stuff from DAOU Vineyards, JUSTIN Wines, Layer Cake Wines, or other all-vegan wine labels.

If youre making a vegan Bloody Mary, use Absolut Vodka, Grey Goose vodka, or other vegan vodka. Be sure to use vegan Worcestershire sauce and vegan horseradish sauce, too. Follow along with My Darling Vegans recipe to make your own vegan Bloody Mary from scratch.

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Weve got you covered there, too. If youre looking for vegan brunch in Washington, D.C., youve got to check out Equinoxs all-vegan brunch buffet (Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.).

For vegan brunch in Portland, Oregon, consider vegan eatery Blossoming Lotus, where you can fill up on biscuits and gravy, a spinach and mushroom scramble, pancakes with a berry compote, and more.

If you can hit only one spot for vegan brunch in New York City, choose Blossom on Columbusin the Upper West Sidethe nut-free French toast (with bananas, mixed berries, coconut cream, tempeh bacon, and maple syrup) will not disappoint.

To do vegan brunch in Los Angeles right, head to Gracias Madre, where the vegan Huevos Rancheros are almost too pretty to eat almost.

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