Brassica is known for its 'diversion-worthy doughnuts.' The menu rotates seasonally with flavors like passionfruit mandarin and toffee cake variations. Each doughnut is fried to order with a light, fluffy crumb and whatever glaze or topping is featured.
Tips from diners
Arrive early to the brunch — doughnut varieties sell out by mid-brunch service.
Ask what seasonal varieties are available — the menu changes and you might find something unique.
These pancakes balance richness with a subtle salty finish from brown butter and fleur de sel. Airy and not dense, they're finished with seasonal fruit that changes based on availability. A brunch signature that exemplifies the kitchen's attention to ingredient quality.
Tips from diners
The brown butter is the star — you can taste its nuttiness. Worth ordering even if you usually skip pancakes.
A savory-sweet brunch classic executed well — fluffy waffle as the base, topped with a crispy piece of fried chicken, finished with warm maple syrup drizzled over the whole thing. The chicken is juicy and properly seasoned.
Tips from diners
A comforting combination that works every time. Share if you're not very hungry.
Thick-cut brioche dipped in an egg custard and griddle-cooked until golden, topped with a crispy fried chicken piece and warm maple syrup. The contrast between the tender toast, crispy chicken, and sweet-salty sauce is the appeal.
Tips from diners
This combines two breakfast favorites in an unexpected way. The fried chicken keeps it from being too sweet.
New to the expanded space, Brassica now offers both Roman (thin and crispy) and Detroit (thick, square, crispy edges) style pizzas. Topped with seasonal vegetables and house-made or sourced cheeses, these showcase the kitchen's expansion into bread baking.
Tips from diners
Try the Detroit style for crispy, almost-charred edges with a fluffy interior.
Brassica Kitchen opened in Jamaica Plain with a dual concept: a daytime café serving coffee and housemade doughnuts, and an evening destination (Wednesday–Saturday) for chef-driven New American tasting menus. In 2025, Boston Magazine named it Best Neighborhood Restaurant in Jamaica Plain. The restaurant recently moved next door to a larger space and introduced pizzas (Roman and Detroit styles) alongside fermentation-focused cuisine.
Brunch is Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 2 pm. Dinner is Wednesday–Saturday starting at 5 pm. The restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday.
The restaurant recently moved next door to a larger space in the former Dogwood location. The new setup has more seating and a better kitchen flow.
Book for weekend brunch — this is a popular neighborhood spot.
The counter is a great spot for solo diners during brunch — watch the kitchen and chat with staff.
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