Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Fresno area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Fresno 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 Fresno for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Fresno 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 Fresno 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!
#30. Jeb's Blueberry Hill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 356 Pollasky Ste 100 Clovis, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Cornerstone Coffee Company
- Rating: 3.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1463 Fulton St. Fresno, California
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Uncle Harry's New York Bagelry & Coffeehouse
- Rating: 3.8/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4950 North Cedar Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Human Bean
- Rating: 3.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 1720 Shaw Ave. Clovis, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Benaddiction North
- Rating: 3.8/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10063 North Maple Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Pancakes
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Uncle Harry's New York Bagelry & Coffeehouse
- Rating: 3.9/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6735 North First St. Suite 101 Fresno, California
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Pico De Gallo Mexican Food
- Rating: 3.9/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5789 North Palm Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Carrillo's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3761 North Hughes Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Uncle Harry's New York Bagelry & Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2780 West Shaw Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. B S Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 233 Sunnyside Ave. Clovis, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Train Depot
- Rating: 4.0/5 (741 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3045 East Ashlan Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Component Coffee - Fresno
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 620 East Olive Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Sandy's Country Junction
- Rating: 4.1/5 (543 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 532 Clovis Ave. Clovis, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Tacos Marquitos
- Rating: 4.1/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1772 East Barstow Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Batter Up Pancakes
- Rating: 4.1/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1610 Herndon Ave. Ste 106 Clovis, California
- Categories: Pancakes, American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Judy's Donuts
- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7062 North West Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Castillo's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.1/5 (573 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3659 East Ventura Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Country Fare Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4662 East Belmont Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. La Perla Tapatía
- Rating: 4.2/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1627 East Ashlan Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Batter Up Pancakes
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1550 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8029 North Cedar Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Pancakes, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Jus' Jo's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1074 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 West Shaw Ave. Clovis, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Clovis Donuts
- Rating: 4.3/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1835 Ashlan Ave. Ste 105 Clovis, California
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Ho Ho Kafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 926 F St. Fresno, California
- Categories: Chinese, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Red Apple Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1411 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 488 West Herndon Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Ranchos Liberty Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 37193 Ave. 12 Madera, California
- Categories: American, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Waffle Place
- Rating: 4.6/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4025 West Figarden Drive Ste 101 Fresno, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sunnyside Diner
- Rating: 4.6/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5235 East Kings Canyon Road Ste 105 Fresno, California
- Categories: American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Frappe House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2777 East Nees Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Flight Line Café
- Rating: 4.7/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 510 West Kearney Blvd. Fresno, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Kuppa Joy Grand Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8821 North Cedar Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- 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.
