Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Tallahassee area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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!
#18. Bojangles
- Rating: 3.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1350 East Park Ave. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Canopy Road Cafe
- Rating: 3.4/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3196 Merchants Row Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Egg Cafe & Eatery
- Rating: 3.8/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3740 Austin Davis Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Canopy Road Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2202 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Jeri's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1370 Market St. Ste 1 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, French
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Canopy Road Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1779 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Bagel Bagel
- Rating: 4.1/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 West Pensacola St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Earley's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.1/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1458 South Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Canopy Road Cafe - Tallahassee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1913 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#9. RedEye Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1196 Capital Cir Northeast Ste D Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Flowers & Gifts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Uptown Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1325 Miccosukee Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Lofty Pursuits
- Rating: 4.2/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1355 Market St. Ste A11 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Candy Stores, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Woodchuck's Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2520 West Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Freshroots Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1605 East Plaza Drive Ste 101 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#4. RedEye Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1122 Thomasville Road Ste 7 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Bada Bean
- Rating: 4.4/5 (425 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2500 Apalachee Pkwy Ste B Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Maple Street Biscuit Company - FSU
- Rating: 4.5/5 (719 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 West Call St. Ste 114 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Olean's Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1605 South Adams St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Soul Food
- 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.
