Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Panama City

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Panama City

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Panama City using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#26. Steaks Shakes and Pancakes

- Rating: 4.2/5 (24 reviews)
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#25. Barefoot On The Beach

- Rating: 3.5/5 (241 reviews)
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#24. Blue Top Waffle Shoppe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (41 reviews)
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#23. Coconuts Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (524 reviews)
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#22. All American Diner

- Rating: 3.6/5 (305 reviews)
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#21. Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
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#20. Finns Barista Bar & Snack Shack

- Rating: 5/5 (41 reviews)
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#19. The Pancakery of PCB

- Rating: 4/5 (217 reviews)
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#18. Margaritaville - Panama City Beach

- Rating: 3.7/5 (3084 reviews)
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#17. Harpoon Harry's Beachfront Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (1043 reviews)
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#16. All American Diner

- Rating: 3.7/5 (477 reviews)
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#15. First Watch

- Rating: 4.3/5 (247 reviews)
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#14. The Pour

- Rating: 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
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#13. Sunrise Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
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#12. Sunnyside Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (304 reviews)
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#11. Chicken Salad Chick

- Rating: 4.5/5 (179 reviews)
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#10. A'More Donuts

- Rating: 4.6/5 (138 reviews)
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#9. Jesse's Place

- Rating: 4.5/5 (349 reviews)
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#8. Fatty Patty's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (302 reviews)
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#7. Gypsea Crepes

- Rating: 4.9/5 (153 reviews)
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#6. Another Broken Egg Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (889 reviews)
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#5. Thomas Donut & Snack Shop

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1632 reviews)
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#4. Dat Cajun Place

- Rating: 4.3/5 (889 reviews)
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#3. Andy's Flour Power

- Rating: 4.6/5 (2051 reviews)
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#2. FINNS Island Style Grub

- Rating: 4.6/5 (808 reviews)
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#1. Liza's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (664 reviews)
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