Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Flagstaff area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff 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!
#19. Galaxy Diner
- Rating: 3.4/5 (503 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 931 West Rte 66 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Diners, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Woodlands Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1175 West Route 66 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Little America Hotel
- Rating: 3.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2515 East Butler Ave. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Silver Pine Restaurant and Bar
- Rating: 3.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2515 East Butler Ave. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Kickstand Kafe
- Rating: 3.6/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 719 North Humphreys St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mike & Ronda's The Place
- Rating: 3.6/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3518 East Rt 66 Ste 107 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Over Easy - Aspen Place at the Sawmill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 Piccadilly Drive Ste 70 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Caterers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Campus Coffee Bean
- Rating: 3.7/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 South Milton Road Unit 24 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mike & Ronda's The Place West
- Rating: 3.7/5 (505 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21 South Milton Road Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Brandy's Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (428 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 South Beaver St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Brandy's Restaurant & Bakery
- Rating: 3.9/5 (716 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 East Cedar Ave. Ste 40 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: American, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Toasted Owl - East Side
- Rating: 4.0/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5200 East Cortland Blvd. Ste B3 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mary's Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7136 North Hwy 89 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Northern Pines Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2200 East Butler Ave. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Macy's European Coffee House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 South Beaver St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Over Easy - Woodlands Village
- Rating: 4.2/5 (623 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2500 South Woodlands Village Blvd. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tourist Home Flagstaff Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 52 South San Francisco St. Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#2. BoSa Donuts
- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 530 Piccadilly Drive Ste 103 Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The Station Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 North Fort Valley Road Flagstaff, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars
- 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.
