With the hospitality industry open and back with a vengeance, now is the perfect time for brunching for a girls day out. I can’t not remember the last time I went out brunching with my girl friends or just eating out at a restaurant. Living in a small village in the English countryside, we don’t have many restaurants, cafes or pub options but we make do. Over the last 5+ months, we have not had the opportunity to socialise with friends over a nice meal and I think this is what I love about brunching for a girls day out. Clubbing is no longer fun for me but invite me to a brunch and I will be there.
In the UK, the hospitality industry has suffered a lot more than most other industries due to being closed for almost 9 months over the last 12 months. Whilst closing the shops, restaurants and the like was necessary it does not take away from the fact that the industry suffered and many shops closed and people lost their livelihood. So, I am glad that they are now back open and hopefully for good this time round so they can recover (as much as is possible). Brunching for a girls day out is such a great idea for only for socialising but good for everyone’s mental health being reconnected over food.
Brunching For A Girls Day Out
Recently, Winceats.com and I went out for a brunching date in Reading at Cafe Yolk, we last visited this cafe back in 2018 and I shared how the day went in this post. We had spoken about returning to this cafe because we love it and wanted to support them and because they make such delicious dishes. Our timing was perfect because it was totally booked but we did not wait longer than 30 minutes before we were shown to our table as it was super busy. The sad thing is there is no booking system but it is also a good thing because you can just turn up, if not busy you will be seated immediately but if there are you can wait unto 30-minutes.
Dining out since covid started has been a completely different experience to before and I know we all had some reservations about how it would all work out. I am glad that the first stage of hospitality businesses opening only allows for eating outdoors and no indoor serving/sitting is permitted. We visited Cafe Yolk on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and brunching for a girls day out was such a great idea as we would have chosen to go shopping but there were too many people and we wouldn’t have enjoyed ourselves in the slightest. But because the cafe is quite small even with their recently extension it just somehow makes it the perfect location for a quite Sunday brunch.
There are so many reasons why I love brunching for a girls day out, it truly is the best of both worlds especially because no one will judge you and your mimosa for drinking during the day. Although we didn’t indulge in mimosas because I was driving, being with my friend and socialising as we catch-up on almost a 6-months of not seeing each other I wouldn’t have had it any other way. The other reasons why I love brunching include:
- Brunch is a perfect combination of sweet and savoury
- You can enjoy your lunch a little earlier
- Every minute of brunch time is happy hour
- Bacon and egg Benedict are a given
- Can be bougie for a minute
- Even instagram pales in comparison to a good brunch date
Going out to brunch with my girls is the best form of therapy, there is nothing like being with your best friends catching over a good meal, recapping about the good old days as you snack on your favourite mimosa. I was not sure I would enjoy my first ever brunch-date since lockdown but I am super glad I went, sure we made sure to wear masks where required and only kept them off when eating and drinking. Have you been out since the lockdown was eased?
Mudpie Fridays says
Oh did the food looks amazing! I think you totally did the right thing going for brunch. I’ve not been shopping myself yet but it sounds like it’s so busy. Brunch is a much better idea.
Jenny Kearney says
I haven’t eaten out in so long, I can’t wait to do so when we can eat indoors again.
emman damian says
I want to try the food at Cafe Yolk! It looks so enticing. Love the food photos!
Nkem says
As far as I’m concerned, brunch is the best meal to have with friends! Or to make with friends! I’m sure you enjoyed it. 🙂
Laura says
Brunch with the girls is one of my favoriteee weekend activities! I cannot wait to get back to doing it more often.
JP says
Those looks so yummy! I love having brunch especially since I sometimes don’t have time to do breakfast anymore.
Leah says
WOW! That looks and sound delish! I am in need of a good brunch ASAP!
Rhian Westbury says
Those pancakes look insane! I’ve been enjoying going out for the odd meal since restaurants reopened outdoors, but I’ve yet to go for brunch anywhere x
Emily Michelle Fata says
Café Yolk sounds great! I would love to be able to try it out one day.
Gervin Khan says
The place looks really good and the food looks so delicious. I really missed going out with my family and friends but we can’t do that due to pandemic.
Eileen M Loya says
This is what I miss with having a real workplace job. I miss having brunch with my workmates. It is such a fun time. Maybe sometime when it is safe to go out, we can meet up again for brunch!
motherhoodtherealdeal says
I love a good girl’s brunch though it’s been an age since I’ve had one. The food looks amazing! I always love a good eggs royale.
Angela says
Omg food looks so yummmyyy, Girls day out is always fun time for me.
Dr. Elise Ho says
My daughter loves to go to Brunch. She certainly would love some on these options right along with you. I predict pancakes, berries and a mimosa (or two)
Samantha says
I love brunch! And this place sounds fantastic!
Yeah Lifestyle says
OMG the food looks amazing and I can’t wait to head out with my friends for a girls brunch out. Cafe Yolk is a place I want to visit one day
Rebecca Smith says
I love going out to brunch with my girls – it’s so nice to get together. It is the perfect way to meet – delicious food and good times with people we love.
jaye shields says
This article was way too short lol, I wanted more food porn pictures! I am living for that eggs Benedict shown. Yum!
Brianne says
Holy moly. Now that’s how you do brunch! That food looks absolutely amazing!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
I’m looking forward to eating out again, hopefully soon. Brunch sounds lovely. I agree it’s a great combo of sweet and savoury.
amalateesside says
I’m eating out for the 1st time in a while, nervous. This place looks epic. Love a good brunch, will check it out sometime soon 🙂
Sabina Green says
We haven’t eaten out yet, I am so looking forward to it. Bruch with friends sounds perfect to me, Cage Yolk sounds lovely too.