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Breakfast with Santa in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia in 2025

There are so many places to have breakfast with Santa throughout the DC area. Photo courtesy of Theissman's Restaurant's Facebook page
There are so many places to have breakfast with Santa throughout the DC area. Photo courtesy of Theissman's Restaurant's Facebook page
11/14/25 - By Stephanie Shipman

Want to kick your family's morning meal up a notch this holiday season? Treat your kids to brunch or breakfast with Santa! There are so many Breakfast with Santa events in DC, Northern Virginia, and the Maryland suburbs. Many of them offer additional activities like storytimes and crafts. And, of course, all of the events offer great photo ops with the big guy himself.

The Breakfast with Santa events listed below range from simple pancake meals to elaborate buffet-style brunches. Most of them require reservations, so be sure to click the links to learn how to buy tickets.

Once you've finished your meal, continue the holiday cheer by checking out our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for DC Kids, which includes our roundup of the best holiday and Christmas activities and events in DC. Season's greetings!

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Breakfast with Santa is a good time to get on his nice list! Photo by andresr via Canva
Breakfast with Santa is a good time to get on his nice list! Photo by andresr via Canva

Brunch and Breakfast with Santa in DC 2025

Brunch with Santa at CUT Washington, DC

Georgetown
Sundays, December 7 & 14
Indulge in a Brunch with Santa while relaxing amongst a holiday jazz trio! Each table receives a shareable spread including a pastry basket with homemade jams, fresh fruit, granola, and yogurt. Each diner selects their own entrée. After brunch, get cozy for storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus and take advantage of the photo opportunities for long-lasting memories. Experience a stunning holiday dessert display created by Executive Pastry Chef Ligia Barros. READ MORE

Brunch with Santa at The Salamander Grille

Southwest Waterfront
Saturday & Sunday, December 13 & 14
Step into a Winter Wonderland filled with joy, where Santa, his elves, and the Grinch are ready to welcome you. Experience the magic of the season with Santa's red-carpet entrance, framed with an arch overflowing with toys. Enjoy a buffet of breakfast and brunch delights and an assortment of cookies and gingerbread treats. Parents can savor a Bloody Mary or a mimosa while kids enjoy face painting and a Christmas tree land. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock Cafe Washington, DC

Downtown
Sarurday, December 13
Enjoy a breakfast buffet, a holiday craft, and a visit with Santa Claus at Hard Rock Cafe Washington, DC. Adult tickets include a mimosa, while child tickets include a photo with Santa. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at the Willard InterContinental

Downtown
Sunday, December 7
Create lasting holiday memories at Willard InterContinental’s Breakfast with Santa. Held in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, this festive family event features a lavish buffet with seasonal favorites and a dedicated kids’ buffet, along with a Champagne Bar for adults. Children will delight in hands-on activities including cookie decorating, painting, and balloon twisting, while Santa makes special visits throughout the morning. READ MORE
Enjoy a festive train ride after your breakfast with Santa at the B&O! Photo courtesy of B&O Railroad
Enjoy a festive train ride after your breakfast with Santa at the B&O! Photo courtesy of B&O Railroad

Brunch and Breakfast with Santa in Maryland 2025

Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes Bethesda

Bethesda, MD
Saturdays & Sundays, November 29 - December 21
Enjoy a brunch buffet with waffle and omelet stations, a sweets table, and more, and take a free photo with Santa. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at B&O Railroad

Baltimore, MD
Sunday, November 30
Our favorite guest, Santa, is visiting the B&O, and he is hungry! Join him for a breakfast buffet to welcome the holiday season. Bring out the family for a delicious meal, a visit with Santa (and a special gift for every child), special photos, and a train ride!  READ MORE

Breakfast Snacks with Santa at The Other Barn

Columbia, MD
Saturday, December 6
Enjoy mini breakfast treat boxes (to enjoy on site or to take home), fun holiday crafts, and of course, Santa. Take a picture with Santa to take home with you. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Capitol Heights

Capitol Heights, MD
Saturday, December 6
Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s Capitol Heights and joining families for an American breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, and tea. Each Santa ticket also includes a $10 Power Card with unlimited video game play, kid-friendly crafts, early access to stores, a personal photo with Santa, and 18% gratuity and taxes. READ MORE

Breakfast With Santa at Dave & Buster's Silver Spring

Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, December 6
Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s Silver Spring and joining families for an American breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, and tea. Each Santa ticket also includes a $10 Power Card with unlimited video game play, kid-friendly crafts, early access to stores, a personal photo with Santa, and 18% gratuity and taxes. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg, MD
Saturday, December 6
Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s Gaithersburg and joining families for an American breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, and tea. Each Santa ticket also includes a $10 Power Card with unlimited video game play, kid-friendly crafts, early access to stores, a personal photo with Santa, and 18% gratuity and taxes. READ MORE

KVFD Breakfast with Santa

Kensington, MD - Free
Saturday, December 6
Bring the whole family to Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Station 5 to enjoy breakfast with Santa, coloring books, and a Christmas movie. READ MORE

Santa Brunch at Alexandra's American Fusion

Ellicott City, MD
Sundays, December 7-21
Enjoy a buffet-style Sunday brunch with Santa every Sunday in December before Christmas at Alexandra's American Fusion. The spread includes breakfast favorites such as Belgian waffles and made-to-order omelets along with lunch items like prime rib, salmon, and mac and cheese. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's White Marsh

Baltimore, MD
Sunday, December 7
Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s Capitol Heights and joining families for an American breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, and tea. Each Santa ticket also includes a $10 Power Card with unlimited video game play, kid-friendly crafts, early access to stores, a personal photo with Santa, and 18% gratuity and taxes. READ MORE

Brunch with Santa at ComMotion Dance Studio

Germantown, MD
Sunday, December 14
Enjoy a delicious brunch spread while your kids get to meet Santa. Don't forget your camera for those precious photo ops! READ MORE
Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus in Tysons Galleria includes storytime. Photo courtesy of the event
Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus in Tysons Galleria includes storytime. Photo courtesy of the event

Brunch and Breakfast with Santa in Northern Virginia 2025

Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Springfield

Springfield, VA
Saturday, December 6
Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s Springfield and joining families for an American breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, and tea. Each Santa ticket also includes a $10 Power Card with three hours of unlimited video game play, kid-friendly crafts, a personal photo with Santa, and 18% gratuity and taxes. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Lansdowne Resort

Leesburg, VA
Saturday, December 20
Enjoy breakfast with Santa, then step into Santa’s Workshop for cookie decorating, ornament building, and an opportunity to meet Santa Claus himself. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Eileen's Bakery & Cafe

Fredericksburg, VA
Sundays, December 7 & 14
Enjoy a breakfast buffet with eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, and an opportunity for kids to decorate their own pancakes. Each family will enjoy a personal visit with Santa and receive a surprise gift. Don't forget your camera! READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Tysons Galleria Neiman Marcus

McLean, VA
Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7
At this special breakfast, Santa reads a story to children as a photographer captures it all. The meal includes French toast, scrambled eggs, a mimosa for adults, and more. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Ada's on the River

Alexandria, VA
Saturdays & Sundays, December 6-21
Ada's on the River offers a family-style breakfast with pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, and more. Adult tickets include a mimosa, and kids' tickets include a Santa photo. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Mia's Italian Kitchen

Alexandria, VA
Saturdays & Sundays, December 6-21
Enjoy a family-style breakfast with Santa that includes French toast, scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, and more at this Old Town Alexandria Italian restaurant. Adult tickets come with a mimosa, and kids get a keepsake Santa photo. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Theismann's Restaurant

Alexandria, VA
Saturdays & Sundays, December 6-21
Enjoy a family-style breakfast in Old Town Alexandria with French toast, scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, and more. Adult tickets include a mimosa, and child tickets include a photo with Santa. READ MORE

Pancake Breakfast with Santa Claus at AVFRD

Ashburn, VA
Sunday, December 14
Come out and support the AVFRD with pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, juice, tea, coffee, and a visit with Santa Claus. READ MORE

Brunch with Santa at SER

Arlington, VA
Saturdays & Sundays, December 7-21, plus December 23 & 24
Join Santa for a three-course holiday brunch along with mimosas, bellinis, and Bloody Marys for the grown-ups. Kids can meet and take photos with Santa. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Grounds Bistro

Stafford, VA
Saturday, December 13
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and  pancakes, served with juice or milk for kids and coffee for adults. Tickets also include gratuity, a special gift from Santa for each child, and a digital photo with Santa.  READ MORE

BVFRD Pancakes with Santa

Burke, VA
Saturday, December 13
Join Santa, Sparky the Fire Dog, and members of the Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department for a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, hot chocolate, and juice. Bring your camera to take pictures with Santa. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Manassas Park Community Center

Manassas Park, VA
Saturday, December 13
Children of all ages are welcome to come have breakfast and take photos with Santa Claus, play games, do crafts, and more. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

Tysons, VA
Sunday, December 14
Enjoy a delicious holiday breakfast buffet with a magical appearance from Santa Claus at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

Arlington, VA
Sunday, December 14
Experience the magic of the holidays with a festive breakfast and a special visit from Santa Claus. Children can share their holiday wishes, enjoy storytelling, and delight in holiday films and giveaways. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Hard Rock Cafe Washington, DC
Willard InterContinental Washington, DC
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Station 5
Dave and Buster's White Marsh
Neiman Marcus Tysons Galleria
Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
Manassas Park Community Center
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City