Our Picks for Easter Brunch

Aside from watching the little ones hunt down carefully hidden eggs and then launch into two-hour sugar highs, Easter Sunday activities can range from celebrating religious significance to spending a spring day in the park. One tradition for many families is an Easter brunch. We’ve gathered a few ideas for where to go after all the eggs are found next weekend.

The newest restaurant in town, Jack's is a great place to take the family for Easter brunch. The restaurant specializes in comfort food with breakfast, lunch and dinner and has an open, hip atmosphere that all age groups are sure to enjoy. Brunch will be served until 2 p.m. Call 650-589-2222 to make a reservation if you're doing brunch.

To avoid Easter Sunday brunch crowds, head to this cozy local café on Saturday. Although closed Sunday, this independently-owned coffee shop offers organic and natural goodies for the whole family for a casual early celebration.

Enjoy some international flavor at this café, where you can start with a classic Benedict, then move on to one of their celebrated sweet crepes. As a bonus for late risers, Café Grillades serves breakfast all day.

For a hearty and filling all-American breakfast or lunch, Big Joe’s is tough to beat. Dig into their country breakfast for a meal that will keep you ticking through the sugar-highs all the way down to the crash.

• Picnic in the Park

Weather permitting, an Easter Sunday picnic can be a great way to spend time with loved ones and save money on a large restaurant tab. Head to , or your favorite neighborhood park to enjoy a packed picnic lunch of fresh produce from local farmer’s markets that have just opened their seasons, finger sandwiches and strawberry shortcake, and soak up the beginning of Spring.