When it comes to the best meal of the weekend, the search for a new brunch spot to add to the regular rotation is always on. Since opening in January, Ridley’s has presented an enticing new option on the Island, where made-from-scratch brunch meets the charm of a coastal bakery.
Recognizing the Island’s potential niche as a brunch destination, owners David and Kim Parlasca established Ridley’s with a commitment to clean eating and high-quality ingredients. With help from their team, they’ve curated a menu that embraces today’s appetite for healthier contemporary flavors.
“We’re aware of concerns around food additives and want to lead the shift toward cleaner eating,” David shared. “We use minimal, healthy ingredients that let natural flavors in a dish shine, avoiding preservatives and sulfites common in jarred items,” Kim added.
Every dish, loaf of bread and baked treat is made in-house using King Arthur flour—an all-natural, unbleached flour prized for its digestive benefits and lack of artificial preservatives. A signature, Ridley’s freshly baked sourdough bread boasts a golden crust, airy crumb and balanced tang. Other house-made staples include B&B pickles and syrups.
Island influences shine in standout dishes like the Lobster Bennie, a creative twist on eggs Benedict served on Ridley’s signature sourdough, and the Kickin’ Shrimp Frittata, carefully crafted with a bold Cajun sauce. Ridley’s also pays tribute to Texas flavors with dishes like Pork Belly Grits, topped with bacon marmalade and a poached egg, and Brisket Hash, served with Hatch green chile potato hash and topped with smoked gouda.
On the sweeter side of the breakfast, brunch and bakery menus, highlights include Gone Bananas French Toast, made with house banana nut bread, and Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes, crowned with toasted coconut and glazed fruit. The bakery’s Carrot Cake and Pecan Pie pair perfectly with one of Ridley’s artisanal coffees made with Adelphos Espresso.
The craft bar rounds out the brunch experience with mimosa and bloody mary flights, inventive cocktails like the Seafood Bloody Mary, Spicy Pineapple Margarita and signature Boozy Milkshakes. Guests can also enjoy classic cocktails, wine, Nueces Brewing beer on draft, refreshing mocktails and even wellness shots.
Ridley’s is proud to have curated a community hub that embraces Island life with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere for kids, dogs and beachgoers. David and Kim credit their early-rising, dedicated team for upholding the fresh, high-quality standards that define both their food and service. Committed to the city it serves, Ridley’s invites everyone to “cross the JFK Causeway and step into the good vibes at Ridley’s.” The Parlascas swear it’ll become your new favorite brunch spot.
