There are few things more delightful than a long, lazy brunch — and we’re not the only ones who think so. Brunch is big in the Bay Area and getting bigger by the day. These seven new hot spots in Walnut Creek, San Jose, Daly City and beyond cater to your every mimosa-sipping, brunch-savoring need with creative, innovative dishes. Think Southern-meets-Thai fried chicken and waffles, slow-smoked Burnt Ends Hash, linguica Benedict and pineapple-kissed brunch cocktails.

The restaurateurs behind the popular Harvest in Danville and Per Diem in San Francisco brought their approachable, seasonal concept to the South Bay last fall, and their Los Gatos Parkside has been a hit ever since. The warm, welcoming spot boasts a great downtown corner location (the longtime Boulanger space), a fully remodeled interior, a bar, a private room and alfresco dining. Expect that patio, which seats up to 50, to be a sunny Sunday draw when the farmers market is in full swing across the street at Town Plaza Park.

Chef Noe Briseno’s brunch menu offers creative options that call for return visits. Start with freshly baked Banana Bread ($10) for the table, unless you want to go in a more decadent direction. In that case, a new option is the cinnamon sugar Mini Donuts ($14), served with both chocolate and caramel dipping sauces. And then there are the savory selections: GM Adam Lewin suggests you slice the corn-and-cheddar Hushpuppies ($12) in half and slather them with maple-sriracha butter. Deviled Eggs with Bacon ($10) are available at brunch and every other meal.

One of the bestsellers from the entree menu, the hearty Short Rib Hash ($23), impressed us as soon as we saw that the beefy bites were mingling not just with potatoes but with roasted carrots and peppers too. Sunny-side-up eggs and harissa hollandaise crown the meat and veggies. The Avocado Toast ($16) is a piquant version, thanks to the crispy garlic, chiles and radish slices Grandma’s Waffles ($18) come with apple compote and vanilla bean chantilly cream; for $7 more, make it chicken and waffles.

Don’t overlook the lunch portion of the brunch menu, with its salads and sandwiches. The kitchen prides itself on making appealing soups; recent days have seen a Seafood Chowder with salmon and halibut and a Chicken Won-Ton Soup.

Signature brunch cocktails ($16) include the Hi-Tide, which combines house-infused blood orange tequila, Ramazzotti rosato, hibiscus and lime, and the Beet Drop, with mezcal, spiced pear, beet juice, vanilla extract and torched rosemary. Looking for lighter? The Zero Proof Cocktails list ($8) features a Ginger Berry number and a Cue the Mint with cucumber and Earl Grey.

Details >> Open daily for lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 145 W. Main St., Los Gatos; www.losgatosparkside.com.