Highest-rated Breakfast Restaurants in the Anchorage Area by Diners

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Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Anchorage 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 Anchorage for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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!

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#18. Pipers Restaurant and Sports Lounge

- Rating: 3.2/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3450 Aviation Ave. The Coast International Inn Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: New American, Sports Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Rush Espresso

- Rating: 3.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1005 East 5th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Golden Donuts

- Rating: 3.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2213 East Tudor Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Espresso Expressions

- Rating: 3.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 West 38th St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Rush Espresso - Northern Lights

- Rating: 3.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 709 West Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Middle Way Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (474 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 West Northern Lights Blvd. Ste G Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Harley's Old Thyme Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7550 Old Seward Hwy Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Jackie's Place Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2636 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Midnight Sun Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 245 West 5th Ave. Ste 106 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#9. The White Spot Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 West 4th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Judy's Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11620 Old Seward Hwy Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#7. BB's Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.3/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11460 Old Seward Hwy Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Snow City Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (2823 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1034 West 4th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Jerry's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 919 East Dimond Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Southside Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12870 Old Seward Hwy Ste 101 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Heidi's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5121 Arctic Blvd. Ste A Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Biscuitclub

- Rating: 4.7/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 West 4th Ave. Ste 117 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp