The Brunch House of Augusta boasts an ever-evolving menu of unique brunch creations envisioned by a family that is passionate about the mid-day meal.
Asian Brown, Leroy Brown and Theron Stephens have partnered up to bring brunch to Augusta’s downtown patrons. Inspired by their love of combining breakfast with lunch, the three men concluded a void existed in Augusta. Although none of them has previous restaurant experience, they decided to embark on the business venture, combining their fancy for brunch with their passion for local businesses.
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The Brunch House of Augusta is family-owned. Leroy Brown and Asia Brown are father and son. Although Stephens, not biologically related, he is considered to be a brother to Asia Brown. Thirty-five years of gourmet cooking experience, including fine dining establishments like The Ballantyne of Charlotte, N. C., led the team to hire their cousin, Chef Frank Mims III, to oversee the ever-evolving menu.
“Augusta is missing a brunch spot downtown,” co-owner Asian Brown said. “To give that authentic brunch spot. You can get brunch on the weekends, Saturday and Sunday, from different restaurants locally, but nobody offers brunch all day every day.”
Currently, The Brunch House of Augusta is open Monday through Friday, but the owners hope to include weekends beginning in March. Additionally, they are working on “pop-up” dinner items a couple times a month to extend their hours past 3 p.m.
According to Asian Brown, The Brunch House offers patrons a gourmet experience that will not break their pocketbooks and gives back to the community by purchasing the ingredients from local vendors. Menu items range from $4 to $16. Catering is also available through the establishment’s website.
“It’s from the farm to the table,” Mims said and added that he uses fresh ingredients and adds a twist to customary dishes. Signatures items include spicy pickles and brown sugar pepper bacon. Traditional dishes like shrimp and grits includes cajun style andouille smoked sausage and bell peppers.
Moving their vision into the building where The Whistle Stop formerly served patrons, 573 Greene St., the historic building provided a venue that allowed the trio to move quickly. They acquired the building September 2020.
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“We jumped both feet in and took the bulls by the horn,” Asian Brown said and added that, in spite of the pandemic, the trio felt they faced minimal economic risks. “Restaurants are one of the thriving businesses through the pandemic, especially for to-go orders.”
In light of COVID-19, The Brunch House of Augusta offers pick-up and delivery. Guests are invited to dine inside but are required to wear masks upon entering. Sneeze guards divide the grill area from the dining area. A bottle of hand sanitizer sits on every table. Customers may scan their menu choices on their phones. Outside seating is available.
Eight days after opening the doors, the co-owners are encouraged.
“The response has been great” Asian Brown said and added that the establishment has already seen repeat customers. “They love the shrimp and grits, and they love the salmon croquette.”
More information about The Brunch House of Augusta can be found on their Facebook and Instagram pages and at BrunchhouseofAug.com.
Shellie Smitley is a staff writer at The Augusta Press. Reach her at shellie@theaugustapress.com.
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