Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Savannah area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Savannah 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 Savannah for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Savannah 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 Savannah 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!
#27. Sunrise Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Southern Oaks Court Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Nest Skytop Lounge
- Rating: 3.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 126 West Bay St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Lounges, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Pacci Italian Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 East Bay St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Sunny Side Up
- Rating: 3.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4800 Augusta Road Garden City, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Omelette House
- Rating: 3.7/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7129 Hodgson Memorial Drive Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Loc's Chicken & Waffles
- Rating: 3.7/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7360 Skidaway Road Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Golden Breakfast
- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1212 US Hwy 80 East Ste 1000 Pooler, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Breakfast Place
- Rating: 3.9/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2130 East Victory Drive Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. J Christopher's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (807 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 122 East Liberty St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. 22 Square Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 Barnard St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: American, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Emporium Kitchen & Wine Market
- Rating: 4.1/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 254 East Perry St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Treylor Park Double Wide Diner
- Rating: 4.1/5 (445 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135A West Bay St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Quinn's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (525 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 28 Drayton St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Savannah Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.2/5 (771 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 West Liberty St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Midtown Deli & Bagel Shop
- Rating: 4.2/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7805 Abercorn St. Ste 18 Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels, American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Sunny Side Up
- Rating: 4.2/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 East De Renne Ave. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Turbine Market + Café
- Rating: 4.2/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 500 West River St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken
- Rating: 4.3/5 (424 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 West Broughton St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Maple Street Biscuit Company - Savannah
- Rating: 4.3/5 (944 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 West Broughton St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Toast! All Day
- Rating: 4.3/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 West Broughton St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Toasted Yolk Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 James B Blackburn Drive Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Narobia's Grits & Gravy
- Rating: 4.4/5 (704 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2019 Habersham St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Coffee Fox
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1080 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 West Broughton St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Rhett
- Rating: 4.4/5 (649 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 412 Williamson St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Big Bon Bodega
- Rating: 4.4/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2011 Bull St. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Rocky's of Savannah
- Rating: 4.6/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7360 Skidaway Road Unit H-3 Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Origin Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 356 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Savannah, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, 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.
