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All aboard for fun with the Easter Bunny, who is hankering for these top Easter brunches with kids in Connecticut 2025. Photo courtesy of the Essex Steam Train
All aboard for fun with the Easter Bunny, who is hankering for these top Easter brunches with kids in Connecticut 2025. Photo courtesy of the Essex Steam Train
4/4/25 - By Jennifer Coe

It's time for Easter brunches in Connecticut for 2025! With kid-friendly Easter menus, these brunches in Connecticut have kids activities as well as delicious food. You can hop aboard the Bunny Breakfast Excursion with the Essex Steam Train and get a for a great family Easter brunch with kids. Or try the Easter Pancake Breakfast in Danbury or the 12th Annual Spring Pancake Breakfast in Cromwell for guaranteed kid-friendly, budget-friendly breakfast options. 

Are you as eager to dive into springtime as we are? Use our Spring Bucket List to find fun things to do all over Connecticut. And for more Connecticut kids activites, be sure to check out the Top Easter Egg Hunts in Connecticut 2025.

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Family-friendly spots around Connecticut are hosting brunch with the Easter Bunny. Easter Bunny photo courtesy of Stew Leonards
Family-friendly spots around Connecticut are hosting brunch with the Easter Bunny. Easter Bunny photo courtesy of Stew Leonards

Best Easter Brunches with Activities for Children in CT

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt in Avon

Avon
April 12, 2025
Gather your loved ones and hop over for a morning at MUMC filled with full of laughter, the joy of Easter, and community spirit. Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny, free pancake breakfast, crafts and more. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Norwalk

Norwalk
April 12, 2025
Join the team at Stew Leonard’s for a special Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and his friends. Stew Leonard’s chefs will offer a buffet-style selection of your favorite breakfast treats. Each child will receive Easter coloring sheets and will be able to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Stew Leonard in Danbury

Danbury
April 12-13, 2025
Join the team at Stew Leonard’s for a special Breakfast hosted by the Easter Bunny and his friends! Stew Leonard’s chefs will offer a buffet-style selection of your favorite breakfast treats. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Stew Leonard's Newington

Newington
April 12-13, 2025
Join the team at Stew Leonard’s for a special Breakfast hosted by the Easter Bunny and his friends! Stew Leonard’s chefs will offer a buffet-style selection of your favorite breakfast treats. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Haley Mansion Inn

Mystic
April 13, 2025
Hop on over for a fun-filled visit with the Easter Bunny at the historic Haley Mansion. Have a delicious breakfast buffet, meet the Easter Bunny, join their egg hunt and crafts. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Sonny's

Somers
April 19, 2025
Treat yourself to a delectable all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and see the Easter Bunny too. READ MORE

Easter Brunch at The Grill in East Granby

East Granby
April 20, 2025
Enjoy Easter brunch at The Grill. There will be an amazing spread of brunch favorites, plus a festive craft and face painting for the kids while they wait to meet the special guest, the Easter Bunny! READ MORE

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Easter Brunch Buffet at 1741 Pub and Grill

Middlefield
April 20 , 2025
Celebrate Easter at 1741 Pub and Grill! Buffet Brunch with your whole family. Make reservations now!  READ MORE

Easter Buffet at BanC House

Norwalk
April 20, 2025
Celebrate Easter with BanC's loaded brunch buffet. Reservations are recommended. Includes complimentary Bloody Mary or mimosa. READ MORE

Easter Brunch at The Hollow in Manchester

Manchester
April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday is best spent with great food and even better company. Enjoy a delicious meal in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of The Hollow. There are two seatings at 11 AM and 2 PM.  READ MORE
Hop to these budget-friendly Easter Brunches in Connecticut for some food the whole family will love.
Hop to these budget-friendly Easter Brunches in Connecticut for some food the whole family will love.

Budget-Friendly Easter Events and Breakfasts

12th Annual Spring Pancake Breakfast in Cromwell

Cromwell
April 6, 2025
Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast and then take pictures with the Easter Bunny. (additional fee). All-You-Can-Eat: Eggs, Ham, Pancakes and Compote. Proceeds to support the Gregory Gaulton Scholarship Fund which awards scholarships to Cromwell High School seniors every year. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Torrington

Torrington
April 12, 2025
Tina's Cafe is hosting a breakfast with the Bunny. Enoy a delicious (and kid-friendly) menu including pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, andJuice or Coffee/Tea. The Easter Bunny will be visiting during the meal and can take photos with children.  READ MORE

Easter Pancake Breakfast in Danbury

Danbury
April 12, 2025
Bring your family for a fun-filled morning of delicious pancakes and springtime cheer. Dress your little ones in their best outfits and snap a memorable photo with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Bunny Breakfast Newtown Community Center

Newtown
April 13, 2025
Come and enjoy pancakes, pastries, coffee/OJ, crafts and a visit with the bunny. The bunny will be making an appearance at each time slot. He will be hopping around to the tables, and we will also have a photo station to take pictures with him as well.    READ MORE
These luxury Easter brunch experiences in CT will make your eyes pop!
These luxury Easter brunch experiences in CT will make your eyes pop!

Luxury Easter Brunch Experiences in Connecticut

Water's Edge Easter Sunday Brunch

Westbrook
April 20, 2025
Water's Edge is offering a traditional Easter Brunch menu for the whole family. READ MORE

Easter Grand Buffet at Anthony's Ocean View

New Haven
April 20, 2025
Enjoy a two-hour seating (till 4pm) for your Easter Brunch meal with the family. Choose from a brunch station (10:30 - 1:30), salad station, hot hors d'oeuvres, entree and more. The Easter Bunny will be on-hand for picture taking. READ MORE

Easter Washington Prime Brunch Buffet

Norwalk
April 20, 2025
Join Washington Prime for Easter Sunday. Their famous brunch buffet is back with items ranging from Roasted Prime Rib to Raw Bar, Eggs Benedict to Lamb, salad station, bagel + lox station, dessert and more, all included as well as your first bloody Mary, Bellini, or Moscow mule! READ MORE

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Bunny Breakfast Excursion with Essex Steam Train

Essex
April 12-13, 2025
Hop aboard the Essex Steam Train for their annual Bunny Breakfast excursions. Families will delight in a spring train ride through the beautiful Connecticut River Valley as they enjoy a family style platter of breakfast or brunch items suitable for all ages. An abundant family style platter for the whole table will include french toast, scones and pastries, fresh fruits, hard boiled eggs and breakfast sandwiches. READ MORE

Easter Eggspress at the CT Trolley Museum

East Windsor
April 12-13, 18-19, 2025
Get ready for an EGGstraordinary Easter adventure with a day full of festive fun! Meet the Easter Bunny – The Easter Bunny will be hopping around for photos from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Egg-citing Crafts & Surprises – Kids can complete up to five creative craft activities and receive a special Easter egg with a surprise inside for each activity completed. READ MORE

Visit the Easter Bunny at The Shore Line Trolley Museum

East Haven
April 12-13, 18-19, 2025
Dive into a whimsical world where the magic of Easter meets the charm of vintage trolleys! Join us at the Shore Line Trolley Museum and witness the Easter Bunny hopping aboard for an unforgettable journey along the historic tracks. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Express at RMNE

Thomaston
April 12-13, 18-19, 2025
Climb aboard for a 1 hour and 20 minute train ride through the beautiful Litchfield Hills as they reawaken after a cold, long winter's nap. Passengers on these trains enjoy a stop at the Bunny Patch where children will have the chance to help rescue the Easter Bunny's rubber duck friends. All children will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny himself, as well as receive a chocolate-filled egg from his very own collection. READ MORE

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