There are so many fun things to do in Cleveland at Christmas with kids, from holiday events to magical light displays. And a favorite holiday tradition for many families is enjoying a breakfast or brunch with Santa!
Want to take the kids out for a memorable breakfast or brunch with Santa this Christmas season? There are dozens of options to choose from all around Cleveland!
What you’ll find in this post:
Note: The vast majority of these events require you to pre-book tickets in advance, and many do sell out! So the sooner you plan your Santa breakfast, the better.
Breakfast with Santa in Cleveland
Here are all the breakfast/brunch with Santa options in Cleveland and its immediate suburbs. Note that some of these events are happening multiple days!
1. Breakfast with Mr. Kringle
Where: The Burnham Restaurant at Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland
When: November 29, December 6, 13, 14, and 20, 2025 with time slots every half hour from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
How Much: $65 for ages 13+, $40 for children ages 2-12, and free for infants under 2
Have a delightful breakfast with Santa and friends at the Burnham Restaurant at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. This breakfast includes a buffet, a meet and greet with Mr. Kringle himself, cookie decorating, letter writing, and free parking.
2. Breakfast with Santa at Merwin’s Wharf
Where: Merwin’s Wharf, 1785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland
When: Multiple dates: November 29-30, December 6-7, December 13-14, and December 20-21, 2025 with reservations available from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
How Much: $26 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under, and free for children 3 and under (not including tax and gratuity)
Visit with Santa and take photos with him at this family-style breakfast at Merwin’s Wharf, which is located right on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland. Private heated igloos are available for an additional $25 fee.
3. Breakfast with Santa at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland
When: December 21, 2025 with seatings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
How Much: $60 for adults and $50 for children 3 and up. For members, the price is $50 for adults and $40 for children 3 and up. Infants are free.
Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Cleveland Botanical Garden including breakfast, a photo op with Santa, and activities. Included in the breakfast are fun crafts like creating a custom cookie plate for Santa when he visits!
4. Brunch with Santa Claus at Hofbrauhaus
Where: Hofbrauhaus, 1550 Chester Ave, Cleveland
When: December 20-21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
How Much: $34.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids; children 4 and under are free
Hofbrauhaus Cleveland is throwing a brunch buffet with Santa Claus. There will be activities for kids, photo ops, and live music.
5. Polka Brunch with Santa and Krampus
Where: Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave, Cleveland
When: December 13, 2025 at 11 a.m.
How Much: $22 for adults, $13 for children 12 and under (if purchased in advance)
Enjoy a delicious brunch accompanied by festive tunes from the Chardon Polka Band. Santa Claus and Krampus will also make an appearance.
6. Aviator Breakfast with Santa
Where: The Aviator Event Center & Pub, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland
When: December 13, 2025 with time slots starting at 9 a.m.
How Much: $40 for adults, $20 for kids 14 and under, free for kids 3 and under
Have breakfast with Santa featuring a breakfast buffet spread, pictures with Santa, and kids’ activities! Mimosas and Bloody Marys are included for the adults.
9. Christmas Pajama Brunch
Where: Georgetown | Vosh, 18515 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
When: December 7, 2025 at 9 a.m.
How much: $42 for adults, $15 for kids aged 3 to 12, free for kids 2 and under
Wear your best Christmas pajamas to this fun holiday brunch! You’ll have the chance to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and some of their friends over a delicious brunch.
10. Breakfast with Santa
Where: Collision Bend Brewing Company, 1250 Old River Rd, Cleveland
When: December 13, 2025 at 10 a.m.
How much: $45 for adults, $10 for kids aged 12 and under
Join Santa Claus at Collision Bend Brewing Company for a fun-filled breakfast. You can enjoy an extravagant breakfast buffet with a pancake and waffle station, and a hot cocoa bar.
Have a personal meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and receive a cookie-decorating kit to take home.
Santa breakfasts near Cleveland
Don’t mind driving 20-40 minutes from downtown for a Santa brunch? Here are even more options:
1. Brunch with Santa at StoneWater
Where: StoneWater Golf Club, 1 Club Dr, Highland Heights
When: December 14, 2025 with seatings from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
How Much: $46 for adults, $24 for children 12 and under, and free for infants 2 and under (not including tax and gratuity)
Come meet Santa at StoneWater Golf Club. This brunch includes a buffet, photos with Santa, and letters to Santa. Igloos for up to 8 people are also available for reservation at the Rustic Grill.
2. Santa’s Wonderland Experience
Where: Diamond Event Center & Catering, 1480 Pearl Road, Brunswick
When: Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 9 a.m. from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve in 2025
How Much: $29 for adults, $25 for children, and free for infants 2 and under
Enjoy breakfast with Santa, take fun holiday photos, meet Santa’s elves, write letters to Santa, and enjoy other activities at this family breakfast.
3. Lake Metroparks Breakfast with Santa
Where: Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd, Kirtland
When: Saturdays and Sundays in December 2025 with time slots available from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
How Much: Sold out for 2025
Come have breakfast or lunch with Santa at the Farmpark, a working farm that is part of Lake Metroparks. Families can enjoy a winter wagon ride around the Farmpark, and other activities.
4. Tall Oaks Breakfast with Santa
Where: Tall Oaks Event Complex, 9199 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland
When: December 7, 14, and 21, 2025 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
How Much: $65.59 for adults, $46.55 for children, and free for infants 2 and under
This breakfast with Santa includes a meet and greet with Mr. Claus himself, a buffet, ice cream bar and hot chocolate bar, sugar cookie decorating, Christmas games and activities, and a mailbox to send letters to Santa.
5. Lake County History Center Breakfast with Santa
Where: Lake County History Center, 415 Riverside Dr., Painesville
When: December 13-14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
How much: $23.18 for adults, $12.51 for kids 4-10, and free for kids 3 and under
Presented by the Lake County Historical Society, this Santa breakfast also includes a chance to tour the Lake County History Center Museum to see its holiday decorations, and make an ornament to take home. You can have breakfast or lunch with Santa in the History Center’s Heritage Hall (PJs encouraged!), then get photos with Santa.
6. Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch
Where: The Venue Banquets, 10 Tallmadge Circle, Tallmadge
When: December 7 and 14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
How much: $25 for adults, $15 for kids aged 4 to 12, free for kids 3 and under
Join Santa and his sidekick the Grinch for a family-friendly breakfast. Along with breakfast and photo opportunities, you can also make your own reindeer food, write letters to Santa, and decorate Christmas cookies.
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Have you ever been to breakfast with Santa? If so, which one is your favorite?
Amanda was born and raised in northeast Ohio, and has always been a fangirl of her home state. Now, she’s sharing her love of the Cleveland area, highlighting all the best things to do, see, and eat in the CLE. She’s been running Cleveland Traveler since January 2019.