The Best Breakfast Joints In Every State

Find it here: 121 Montgomery St., Montgomery AL

Fancy something a little different? Well, Alabama’s D’Road Cafe could be just the ticket. This “Venezuelan-Latin” joint has plenty of exciting options on the menu, including arepas. It’s essentially a cornmeal sandwich loaded with ham, eggs, and cheese. You can get French toast there as well, if you want to stick with what you know!

Find it here:1034 W. 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK

Recommendations don’t come much higher than this: according to various media outlets, Snow City Cafe is Alaska’s top breakfast place. In terms of the menu, the Mashed website flagged up one thing in particular called the Tundra Scramble. It’s primarily a scrambled egg dish that also includes mushrooms, onions, cheese, green peppers… and reindeer. Yum!

Find it here: 4700 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ/4801 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ

Whether you’re into burritos or omelets, The Bread and Honey House is sure to satisfy your taste buds. It’s spread across two locations in Phoenix, capturing the hearts of both tourists and nearby residents. As for the dish to look out for, Yelp users highly recommend the El Hefty Breakfast Sandwich. Among a host of other ingredients, this bad boy houses four scrambled eggs, too.

Find it here: 1440 W Sunset Ave., Springdale, AR

Who doesn’t love an all-day breakfast? Saves getting up early! Anyway, that’s just one of the big pulls for Susan’s Restaurant. This Arkansas eatery also boasts a flexible menu. For instance, it includes a “chicken-fried steak special.” But you can ask for “chicken-fried chicken” if the steak doesn’t take your fancy. 

Find it here: 1331 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Are you a big fan of pastries? Well, look no further than Arizmendi Bakery if you’re craving one for breakfast in California. This place offers up scones, bread, and muffins that boast an interesting taste. As per the Mental Floss website, fig-fennel and corn-cherry are just some of the options you can try. We’re certainly intrigued.

Find it here: 2217 E 21st Ave, Denver, CO

Cafe Miriam is one of those joints that really does have something for everyone. A French-Moroccan restaurant, this place serves up both sweet and meaty crepes, as well as delicious breakfast sandwiches. Apparently, the “egg croissant-wich” is a dish to savor. The name alone has sold us!

Find it here: 896 Whalley Ave New Haven, CT

Bella’s Cafe keeps things nice and simple. Mental Floss claims that the Connecticut eatery really excels with its pancakes and omelets, describing the rest of the menu as “upscale comfort food.” In terms of stand-out dishes, though, the joint’s corned beef hash is said to be well worth a try.

Find it here: 115 Garfield Pkwy Unit 2, Bethany Beach, DE

If you love nothing more than tucking into a donut for breakfast, then Delaware’s Sandy Pony Donuts is just the place for you. There’s a huge variety of options at this joint, with no fewer than 24 types of donut on the menu. Plus, smoothies and acai bowls are available as well for those who aren’t into rich nibbles in the morning.

Find it here: 901 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL

Sometimes it can be extremely difficult to find a restaurant that serves veggie-friendly and gluten-free items. But you’ll have no such problem at Daily Eats in Florida. The menu is teeming with such options. Meanwhile, the breakfast bowls and French toast meals are also said to be pretty great, according to website Eat This, Not That!

Find it here: 421 Memorial Dr. SE (at Cherokee Ave. SE), Atlanta, GA

What makes Ria’s Bluebird so great? Quite a bit, actually! The restaurant is arguably best known for the delicious banana pancakes on its menu. In addition to that, the tempeh-and-tofu scramble, bluebird burrito, and brisket breakfast come highly recommended, too. Oh, and don’t worry if you’re vegetarian or vegan — it has that covered as well. No wonder it’s seen as Atlanta’s best breakfast joint.

Find it here: 41-1537 Kalanianaole Hwy Ste 6A, Waimanalo, HI

Should you ever go to Hawaii, then this restaurant is an absolute must. Yep, Hawaiian Island Cafe will get your mouth watering as soon as you look at the menu. As per website Yelp, apparently, the Breakfast Gorg is one of the big highlights. It contains bacon, spinach, cucumber, eggs, artichoke hearts, mango salsa, and Gorgonzola. And to top it all off, you can get some great shots of the Koolau Mountains from your seat.

Find it here: 1151 Yellowstone Ave, Pocatello, ID/2040 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID/1099 Blue Lakes Blvd N, Twin Falls, ID

Spread across three sites in Idaho, Abracadabras is a big favorite among local breakfast-lovers. After all, where else can you get Captain Crunch Encrusted French Toast? Our stomachs are rumbling at the mere thought of it! But if that sweet dish doesn’t take your fancy, there’s a whole host of different options available, too.

Find it here: 5707 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

You can’t go wrong at M. Henry. No matter what you order, Mashed noted that the chefs use “only the finest ingredients.” Still, there are two meals to look out for in particular: the Fresh Fruit Crepe is a winner, as is the Latina Omeletta. That last one houses sour cream, onions, black beans, cilantro, and cheddar cheese. Sounds delish!

Find it here: 46 South Tennessee St., Danville, IN

How about this for an interesting illustration? According to Eat This, Not That!, Indiana’s Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery offers “comfort food with a contemporary twist.” We’re certainly intrigued. Are you? Some of the highlights include a smoked-salmon omelet containing dill cream cheese, a breakfast sandwich, and cinnamon roll French toast.

Find it here: 4708 University Ave., Des Moines, IA

Fans of the Waveland Cafe aren’t afraid to go big with their reviews. Apparently, lots of nearby residents have dubbed it as the greatest breakfast restaurant on the planet. Oh, and it supposedly boasts “the best hash browns in the galaxy” as well. Lofty words indeed. The cinnamon French toast isn’t meant to be bad, either.

Find it here: 13164 State Line Rd, Leawood, KS

Sure, it might not have the most exciting name, but The Breakfast Spot is a massive favorite in the state of Kansas. The omelets, sandwiches, and skillets are all said to be excellent. Mind you, the Basic Breakfast is arguably the main attraction. This dish comes in at under $5, containing a pair of eggs, hash browns, and toast. You can mix it up with biscuits and breakfast potatoes, too.

Find it here: 400 Broadway St, Paducah, KY

Are you a meat-lover? Well, Kentucky’s Gold Rush Cafe will feel like a personal paradise! Mental Floss flags up the breakfast burger melts and bacon cheeseburger skillet omelets as meals to get you salivating. The meatloaf omelet is another one. But don’t fret if that sounds too meaty for you. The joint’s bread pudding waffles are also awesome.

Find it here: 1625 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA

To say that Louisiana’s Cafe Porche & Snowbar leaves you spoiled for choice is a huge understatement. Seriously, the menu is crammed with delicious options. Yelp users report that the Lake Morning View is a popular one, boasting a couple of eggs, fried/grilled catfish, and potatoes or grits. The crab meat “cheesy” omelet should be considered as well.

Find it here: 2265 Post Road, Wells, ME

Fresh lobster quiche. Lobster Benedict. Those are just a couple of the mouth-watering dishes on offer at Maine Diner — a restaurant that had served roughly 6 million people between 1983 and 2017. On top of that, the joint also produces its own sausage and biscuit gravy. That sounds incredible: no wonder folks keep going back there!

Find it here: 513 W Cold Spring Ln. (at Kittery Ln.), Baltimore, MD

If you’re a big fan of crab meat, then Miss Shirley’s Cafe in Maryland is just the place for you. Some of the highlights include the fried green tomatoes with lump crab, Chesapeake deviled eggs, and crab cake eggs Benedict. Yum! As per website Stacker, such is the quality of the food, the place fills up very quickly over the weekends.

Find it here: 2030 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA

For over 60 years, Andy’s Diner has delighted the hungry residents of Massachusetts. There’s a cornucopia of choice on the menu, such as cranberry pumpkin pancakes and banana bread French toast. We’d be all over that! Meanwhile, Mental Floss recommends the Cambridge Classic. That dish consists of a pair of eggs, French toast, bacon, and sausage. You get a coffee, too.

Find it here: 104 East Munising Avenue, Munising, MI

Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore is a unique breakfast eatery. Not only can you tuck into some tasty meals, but there are live tunes and a selection of books to enjoy as well. Quite the mix, right? Going back to the nibbles, though, Mashed flagged up The Breakfast Sandwich. You can get it in an English muffin, bagel, or croissant, while the contents include cheese, bacon or sausage, and eggs.

Find it here: 1130 11th Street, Two Harbors, MN

We won’t blame anyone for taking their time at Minnesota’s Cedar Coffee Company. After all, the menu is rammed with incredible meals. Yelpers report that the Brussels sprout hash, egg-and-cheddar sandwich, and bacon roll-ups are all worth trying. Plus, you can wash it down with a tasty oat-milk latte. Sounds perfect!

Find it here: 719 N Lamar Blvd., Oxford, MS

For the name alone, we’re already sold on Big Bad Breakfast. It sounds awesome! Luckily, the quality of the food is just as good, with the Stacker website highlighting two dishes in particular. Apparently, the Creole skillet and the Southern Belly are both delicious. The former includes crawfish and sausage, while the latter boasts bacon and pickles, among other ingredients.

Find it here: 424 N Main St, Joplin, MO

Compared to other restaurants, The Bruncheonette in Missouri doesn’t have the largest of menus. But the sheer quality of what’s on offer more than makes up for that. The buttermilk pancake with a beer-flavored syrup are heavenly. The drop biscuits are great, too, smothered in gravy, chorizo, and bacon.

Find it here: 415 E. Lewis, Room 104, Livingston, MT

Here’s a conundrum for you, folks. Eggs Benedict with crab, avocado, and mango flame sauce, or breakfast mac 'n' cheese; what would you go for? These are just a couple of the tasty options on offer at Faye’s Cafe in Montana. If you still can’t make a decision, though, ask for “Faye’s Choice.” Eat This, Not That! explains that this way, you leave it up to the chef to create something totally unique just for you. Where do we sign up?

Find it here: 616 South St, Lincoln, NE

According to Mashed, Tina’s Cafe stands head and shoulders above all the other breakfast eateries in Nebraska. The omelets and pancakes are absolutely scrumptious, while “Tina’s Cinnamon Rolls” will leave you in a state of pure bliss at the table. It’s the signature item for a reason!

Find it here: 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV

The next time you find yourself in Las Vegas, Nevada, you’ve got to have breakfast at Pantry. Located inside the Mirage hotel, this joint has more than a few winners up its sleeve. For instance, Pop’s Buttermilk Pancakes are highly regarded, and its Smothered Breakfast Burrito is said to be great, too. But you probably can’t go wrong with whatever you choose.

Find it here: 2506 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway, NH

Another joint that offers all-day breakfasts, Peach’s Restaurant has a menu that’ll leave you on cloud nine. Seriously, folks: this place offers chocolate-stuffed French toast with strawberries. How amazing does that sound? The mushroom-and-spinach quiche and apple-butterscotch pancakes aren’t to be sniffed at, either. There are some gluten-free options as well.

Find it here: 6711 Washington Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ

If you’re looking for a “no-frills” breakfast joint in New Jersey, then JJ’s Diner has you covered. From pancakes to omelets, the straightforward menu contains plenty of delicious options, says Eat This, Not That! But the restaurant’s centerpieces are arguably the brunch sampler platters and the egg-and-steak meals. We can’t forget about the bacon-cheddar home fries, either. They’re meant to be especially good.

Find it here: 810 S Valley Dr., Las Cruces, NM

Whether you know it better as Old Mesilla Pastry Cafe or “The Shed,” one thing can’t be denied — this New Mexico joint is awesome. As Stacker noted, “The food ranges from traditional Mexican plates like tortillas, eggs, and beans, to Southwest-inspired takes on breakfast classics like eggs Benedict with brisket and green chile hollandaise.” What’s not to like?

Find it here: 549 Rt 17, Tuxedo Park NY

Where’s the best place to enjoy a morning feast in the Big Apple? Well, according to Eat This, Not That!, Dottie Audrey’s Bakery Kitchen takes the crown. And it’s not hard to see why. This spot has a huge list of tasty breakfast items to choose from. The smoked-salmon tartine and brioche French toast are both fantastic. Plus, the vegan dishes are also extensive. Nice!

Find it here: 8 Wall St., Asheville, NC/444 Haywood Rd. #101, Asheville, NC/1378 Hendersonville Rd. Ste A, Asheville, NC/1515 South Tryon St. Suite 104, Charlotte, NC

Early Girl Eatery has been a go-to choice for breakfast fans in North Carolina for over 20 years now. It boasts quite the menu, but one dish stands out from the rest: “Bow to the King.” And it’s an absolute monster. The bottom layer is composed of homemade cinnamon biscuits, while fried chicken tenders surround it. At the summit, a dollop of whipped cream and fruit crown the stunning concoction.

Find it here: 3307 Hamilton St Suite H, Bismarck, ND

Trust us, guys: coffee isn't the only highlight at North Dakota’s Mighty Missouri Coffee Company! This joint is beloved by breakfast connoisseurs thanks to the quality of the food on offer. Mashed notes that the Breakfast Bagel is one of the top items, consisting of eggs, turkey bacon or sausage, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese. The Apple Crunch also shouldn’t be ignored.

Find it here: 28700 Chagrin Blvd. (at Roselawn Ave.), Beachwood, OH

You can probably guess the specialty of The Original Pancake House. Yes, this restaurant serves up plenty of options for fans of the fluffy dish. Are there any standouts, though? Well, as per Stacker, visitors at the Ohio joint frequently praise the “Pumpkin-and-blueberry delight” pancakes. And for something a little different, the corned beef hashes are meant to be worth a look.

Find it here: 3522 24th Ave. NW, Norman, OK

From meaty dishes to sweeter offerings, Oklahoma’s El Huevo Mexi-Diner covers all the bases. Yelp users rave about the Frosted Flake-crusted Cuban French toast, which comes alongside Mexican chocolate and bananas. They’re also big on the Hangover Burrito. We’d like a plate of both...c’mon, you’re no doubt thinking the same!

Find it here: 1404 Northwest Galveston, Bend, OR

Want to try something a little different? Well, look no further than The Victorian Cafe in Oregon. To give you an idea of how wild its menu can be, let’s examine the Texas Hold’em Benedict. This dish contains poached eggs, cilantro, hot pulled pork, and ancho chili hollandaise sauce. What a mix! The caramel apple French toast is another adventurous choice, too. But it’s all delicious.

Find it here: 2212 South St, Philadelphia, PA

Ants Pants Cafe offers patrons a breakfast menu with an Australian twist — and Pennsylvanians can’t get enough of it. Some of the highlights include the Brekkie Platter, which packs in bacon, toast, mushrooms, and eggs. Then, there’s the Italian Sausage Hash. Yep, it’s as nice as it sounds. Don’t be surprised if you walk out of the joint with a slightly different accent. G’day!

Find it here: 350 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RI

What’s not to love about The Rhody Hen Cafe in Rhode Island? As per Eat This, Not That!, “The co-chefs source local ingredients, make everything from scratch, and even pickle their own peppers and green beans.” It’s an approach that’s definitely appreciated by the customers who eat there. Meals such as the chicken and waffles, and the bacon-avocado Benedict taste all the better for it.

Find it here: 302 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC

Good luck finding a better South Carolina breakfast restaurant than Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe. It’s a really relaxing place to enjoy your morning meal, with chairs both indoors and outside. As for the breakfast options, Stacker recommends both the peach-pecan French toast with caramel sauce and the shrimp hash. Those sound so good!

Find it here: 104 W 12th St, Sioux Falls, SD

Options galore — that’s probably the best way to describe the menu at Josiah’s Coffeehouse & Cafe in South Dakota. There’s a host of different pastries available, alongside egg plates, homemade pop tarts, omelets, caramel rolls, and waffles. Holy smokes! Eat This, Not That! says the overall mood of the place is another big plus as well: it’ll steal your heart.

Find it here: 3965 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN

Are you an early bird? Well, you’ll appreciate Bryant’s Breakfast. The Tennessee restaurant opens its kitchen at 5:00 a.m. on the dot. The cinnamon roll French toast and grits breakfast bowl are well worth a try. Mind you, the crown jewel for us has to be The Sampler. With that, you’ll get three biscuits and eggs, a potato patty, gravy, grits, sausage, bacon, ham, and pork. Woah!

Find it here: 606 Embassy Oaks (West Avenue), San Antonio, TX

When it comes to standout breakfast joints in the Lone Star State, look no further than Magnolia Pancake Haus. This spot is awesome, boasting numerous mouth-watering dishes on its menu. Patrons rave about the banana-nut waffles, bananas foster pancakes, bacon pancakes, and smoked turkey hash in particular. Sounds divine!

Find it here: 175 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT

No matter what diet you’re on, Utah’s Cupla Coffee has you covered. As per Eat This, Not That!, there are keto, vegan, paleo, and gluten-free choices on the menu. As for the food itself, the breakfast burritos and croissant sandwiches are said to be amazing. And that’s before we even get into the scones, bagels, and Danish pastries. What a line-up!

Find it here: 169 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT

If the online ratings are anything to go by, then Penny Cluse Cafe is far and away Vermont’s strongest breakfast eatery. And you can certainly see why people love it so much. For instance, the Lucky Breakfast Burrito looks incredible: cheese, egg frittata, salsa, and avocado crema? Say no more. The griddled Banana Bread is another heavy-hitter, too.

Find it here: 501 Kempsville Rd. (Greenbrier Shoppes), Chesapeake, VA

Should you find yourself in Virginia, we’d highly recommend visiting The Egg Bistro. This Chesapeake joint will satisfy your taste buds thanks to its delicious menu. The crispy French toast and caprese omelet are some of the specialties you’ll get there, and don't miss the mimosas, either. We’re salivating just thinking about it!

Find it here: 1413 NW 70th St., Seattle, WA

If you’re searching for an amazing breakfast place in Washington state, let us point you in the direction of Rosellini’s. The pastry items on offer there are truly out of this world! The ham-and-cheese croissants have developed a pretty loyal following. And don't get us started on the Kouign Amann — a delicious kind of sweet cake.

Find it here: 129 S. Court St., Unit A, Fayetteville, WV

What makes the Wood Iron Eatery West Virginia’s best breakfast restaurant? Simple — the incredibly varied menu. You can get chilaquiles, a spicy breakfast sandwich, tofu scramble, and waffle with honeycomb butter there. The latter’s particularly unusual, as you’re offered either blueberries or crispy chicken to go with it. Wow! Plus, patrons absolutely adore the thick-cut candied bacon at the joint.

Find it here: 317 N 76th St (W. Bluemound Rd.), Milwaukee, WI

There’s a lot of love for Blue’s Egg, and it isn’t hard to figure out why. The food on offer at the Wisconsin restaurant is simply wonderful! Stand-outs include “Crunk monkey bread,” stuffed hash browns, pumpkin-stuffed French toast, and blue crab omelet. Is your stomach rumbling yet?

Find it here: 100 Flat Creek Dr., Jackson Hole, WY

It might seem a little unusual at first, but a barbecue breakfast is actually really nice. And Mashed thinks no one does it better in Wyoming than Bubba’s Bar-B-Que. The Beef Barbacoa Hash and Hamburger and Eggs are just a couple of tasty highlights from the menu. Meanwhile, both the French toast and Coconut Banana Cakes options are said to be fantastic, too. Give it a go!