Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Sacramento area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Sacramento 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 Sacramento for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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. Old Soul @ 40 Acres
- Rating: 3.9/5 (729 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3434 Broadway Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Flapjacks
- Rating: 3.9/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2721 El Camino Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Orphan
- Rating: 3.9/5 (1849 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3440 C St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Sammy's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2021 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Caffe Latte Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (470 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7600 Greenhaven Drive Ste 1 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Huckleberry's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9647 Micron Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Lenise's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3150 Jefferson Blvd. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Brookfields Restaurant Sacramento
- Rating: 4.1/5 (668 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4343 Madison Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Lil Joe's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1710 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Old Soul
- Rating: 4.1/5 (994 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1716 L St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Hungry Hollow
- Rating: 4.1/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4766 Manzanita Ave. Carmichael, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Carol's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (536 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 West Capitol Ave. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Philz Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (657 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1725 R St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Cornerstone Cafe & Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1617 Sacramento Ave. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Stagecoach Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (647 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4365 Florin Road Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Plaza Cafe & Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4640 Northgate Blvd. Ste 130 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Cricket Country Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1000 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4745 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The 7th Street Standard
- Rating: 4.2/5 (238 reviews)
- Address: 1122 7th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Toasted Rooster Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (659 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1650 Fulton Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. River City Bagels
- Rating: 4.3/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2546 24th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Serrano's Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (604 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3021 West Capitol Ave. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. N Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2022 North St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Nopalitos
- Rating: 4.4/5 (574 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5530 H St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Hot Off The Griddle
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1583 West El Camino Ave. Ste 103 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#6. 18 Grams Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (491 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 Ethan Way Ste 30 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fast Cat Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7901 Fair Oaks Blvd. Carmichael, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Grace Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1215 K St. Ste 110 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Camellia Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.6/5 (522 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 R St. Ste 130 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. La Costa Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 19th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Tiferet by the Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3020 H St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- 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.
