Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Orlando area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Orlando 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 Orlando for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Orlando 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 Orlando 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!
#24. Christo's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1815 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co.
- Rating: 4.1/5 (505 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 South Park Ave. Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. 903 Mills Market
- Rating: 4.1/5 (500 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 903 South Mills Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. College Park Café
- Rating: 4.1/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2304 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cuban, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Foxtail Coffee - University Blvd
- Rating: 4.2/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12001 Collegiate Way Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Café Pinar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 730 West Sand Lake Road Ste 30 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Baldwin Perk
- Rating: 4.2/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4833 New Broad St. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Lechonera El Barrio Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 435 North Semoran Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Latin American, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Briarpatch Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1827 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 252 North Park Ave. Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Chubby's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10376 East Colonial Drive Ste 124 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Diners, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Frutta Bowls
- Rating: 4.2/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13526 Village Park Drive Ste 224 Hunters Creek, Florida
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#13. @ The Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (2140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9938 Universal Blvd. Ste 140 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Zaza Cuban Comfort Food
- Rating: 4.2/5 (598 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3500 Curry Ford Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mr. Quick
- Rating: 4.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5615 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken
- Rating: 4.3/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 South Orlando Ave. Ste 6 Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Lobos Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.3/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3000 Corrine Drive Winter park, Florida
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Moma's Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9650 Universal Blvd. Unit 109 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Dixie Belle's Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (722 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7125 South Orange Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#6. CFS Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14019 Narcoossee Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Shakers American Café
- Rating: 4.4/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1308 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Deli Desires
- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 715 North Fern Creek Ave. Ste B Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Deeply Cafe & Bottle Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 North Magnolia Ave. Ste 50 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Easy Luck Coffee & Bodega
- Rating: 4.6/5 (118 reviews)
- Address: 2425 East South St. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Craft & Common
- Rating: 4.7/5 (703 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 47 East Robinson St. Ste 100 Orlando, Florida
- 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.
