Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Grand Rapids area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Grand Rapids area by diners
Breakfast holds a special place in American culture, serving not only as a source of nourishment to start the day but an opportunity to create traditions. It's a daily ritual for more than 290 million Americans and is often regarded as the most important meal of the day, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
While staples like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are common nationwide, regional preferences showcase America's culinary diversity. In the South, biscuits and gravy are a staple, while the East Coast is known for dishes like eggs Benedict and bagels with lox. The Midwest often favors hearty skillet breakfasts, while the Southwest's spicy breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros reflect the region's Mexican influence.
There are a wide variety of restaurants that serve breakfast today. Traditional diners often feature laminated menus filled with pages of combo meals pairing eggs with a breakfast meat of your choice served alongside hash browns, buttered toast, and endless coffee refills. Then there are modern breakfast spots that embrace innovation, adding global influences and creative twists to traditional dishes. Avocado toast, kimchi fried rice, and churro waffles are some of the more recent popular offerings that reflect how multicultural flavors have become part of contemporary breakfast traditions.
American breakfast culture has evolved significantly over the years. In the mid-20th century, diners and coffee shops dominated the morning meal landscape, catering to workers and families with fast, affordable options. Then, the rise of fast-food chains in the 1960s and 1970s shifted breakfast trends, introducing convenient grab-and-go items like McDonald's Egg McMuffin. By the early 2000s, the brunch boom transformed weekends into social events, with restaurants offering elaborate dishes, bottomless mimosas, craft Bloody Marys, and vibrant atmospheres that encourage extended Saturday and Sunday morning dining experiences.
Today, breakfast culture continues to balance nostalgia with innovation as classic comforts meet modern trends in both casual diners and brunch destinations, ensuring that morning meals remain a meaningful and celebrated part of life.
Curious about where to head near Grand Rapids for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Grand Rapids area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of March 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp that are open at 7 a.m. and are within a 10-kilometer radius of Grand Rapids were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 15 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to discover new inventive egg-centric dishes or time-honored classics for your next leisurely morning!
#23. Mr. Burger
- Rating: 3.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 Lake Michigan Drive Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Sundance Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5755 28th St. Southeast Cascade, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Leo's Coney Island
- Rating: 3.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6080 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Morning Belle
- Rating: 3.7/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 East Beltline Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Anna's House - Northland Dr
- Rating: 3.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5488 Northland Drive Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Omelette Shoppe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 545 Michigan St. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Real Food Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3514 Plainfield Ave. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Rainbow Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4158 Chicago Drive Southwest Ste 1265 Grandville, Michigan
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Anna's House - Plainfield Avenue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (502 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3874 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Morning Belle
- Rating: 4.0/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 434 Bridge St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Westsider Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1180 Walker Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Anna's House - East Beltline
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1013 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2409 East Beltline Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Noble Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1851 44th St. Southwest Ste F Wyoming, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#10. That Early Bird
- Rating: 4.2/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1445 Lake Drive Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Anna's House - Grandville
- Rating: 4.2/5 (648 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3766 Potomac Cir Southwest Grandville, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Matchbox Diner & Drinks
- Rating: 4.2/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1345 Lake Drive Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Morning Belle
- Rating: 4.3/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1962 Breton Road Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Wolfgang's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (519 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1530 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. 76th Street Truck Stop Diner
- Rating: 4.3/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 460 76th St. Southwest Byron Center, Michigan
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Basalt
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 1450 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Brunch House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 820 Forest Hill Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Real Food Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2419 Eastern Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. MudPenny
- Rating: 4.6/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 Grandville Ave. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.
