Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Phoenix area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Phoenix 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 Phoenix for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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!
#26. Elements
- Rating: 4.2/5 (919 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5700 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Hearth 61
- Rating: 4.2/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5445 East Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Salad and Go
- Rating: 4.3/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 719 East Bethany Home Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Salad, fast food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Wildflower
- Rating: 4.3/5 (395 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd. Terminal 4 Concourse N2 Space F-30 Terminal 4, Gate A9 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Hash Kitchen Arcadia
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1612 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4315 East Indian School Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Dick's Hideaway
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6008 North 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New Mexican Cuisine, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Wildflower
- Rating: 4.3/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3400 Sky Harbor Blvd. Terminal 4, Space N2-f36 Terminal 4 Main Concourse Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Brunch Snob
- Rating: 4.3/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5555 North 7th St. Ste 108 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Fàme Caffe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1012 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Wren & Wolf
- Rating: 4.3/5 (859 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2 North Central Ave. Ste 101 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Steakhouses, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Rainbow Donuts Cafe and Deli
- Rating: 4.3/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3831 East Thunderbird Road Ste 1 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Donuts, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Vovomeena
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1428 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1515 North 7th Ave. Ste 170 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Dapper & Stout Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.4/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6409 West Glendale Ave. Glendale, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Lunch Break
- Rating: 4.4/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3702 East Roeser Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Press Coffee - EVB
- Rating: 4.4/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 East Van Buren St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Netta Cheta's on Mill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3224 South Mill Ave. Tempe, Arizona
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Xanadu Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 625 North 7th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Fillmore Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 North 4th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Toasted Owl Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 West Camelback Road Ste 3 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Coffee Zona
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5202 North 7th St. Ste 130 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Vinyl Records
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Peppersauce Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3937 East Anne St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Lucky Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2510 West Thunderbird Road Ste 1 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Donuts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Lunch Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 North 44th St. Ste 175 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Original Breakfast House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2774 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13623 North 32nd St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Irma's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1614 West Roosevelt St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Party & Event Planning
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The Refuge Coffee Food & Wine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4000 East Sky Harbor Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.
