Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Tampa area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Tampa 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 Tampa for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Tampa 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 Tampa 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. Mom's Place
- Rating: 3.9/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4816 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Diners, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Pinky's
- Rating: 3.9/5 (682 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3203 West Bay To Bay Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Samaria Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (524 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 502 North Tampa St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, French
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Brunchies
- Rating: 3.9/5 (406 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14366 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Toast-Citrus Park
- Rating: 3.9/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8552 Gunn Hwy Odessa, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Cafe Caribe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10422 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Liborios Latin Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8210 Causeway Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Nicki's Omelette & Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6805 West Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Bean Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17018 Palm Pointe Drive Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Cafe Hey
- Rating: 4.1/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1540 North Franklin St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.1/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 934 South Howard Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#13. West Tampa Sandwich Shop
- Rating: 4.2/5 (635 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3904 North Armenia Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mamas Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9312 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Greek, American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Daily Eats
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1431 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 South Howard Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: New American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. DI Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 214 East Davis Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Metro Diner
- Rating: 4.3/5 (904 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4011 West Kennedy Blvd. Ste 5 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Trip's Diner - Tampa
- Rating: 4.3/5 (520 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6416 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Grind Coffee Bar & Cafe at Westchase
- Rating: 4.3/5 (488 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9532 West Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Mamas Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5524 South Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Maple Street Biscuit Company - Carrollwood
- Rating: 4.3/5 (609 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13028 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#4. La Segunda Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (710 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4015 West Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Himes Breakfast House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3826 South Himes Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Spaddy's Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5206 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Hole In One Donut
- Rating: 4.8/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14406 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.
