Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the St. Louis area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the St. Louis 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 St. Louis for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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!
#25. Chris' Pancake & Dining
- Rating: 4.0/5 (491 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5980 Southwest Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Kolache Factory
- Rating: 4.0/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2604 South Brentwood, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Chris' @ The Docket
- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 North Tucker Blvd. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Colleen's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7337 Forsyth Blvd. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The Preston
- Rating: 4.1/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 North Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Kaldi's Coffee Roasting
- Rating: 4.1/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 270 North Skinker Blvd. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Breakfast and Burgers
- Rating: 4.1/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8411 Gravois Road Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Maplewood Deli & Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7298 Manchester Road Maplewood, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Spencer's Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 223 South Kirkwood Road Kirkwood, Missouri
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Coma Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.2/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1034 South Brentwood Blvd. Ste 101 Richmond Heights, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. White Knight Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1801 Olive St. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Diners, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Shack Breakfast & Lunch
- Rating: 4.2/5 (634 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 731 South Lindbergh Blvd. Frontenac, Missouri
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Clover & the Bee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (475 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 West Lockwood Ave. Webster Groves, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#12. City Coffee & Crêperie
- Rating: 4.2/5 (610 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 36 North Brentwood Blvd. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Saint Louis Kolache
- Rating: 4.3/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 North Lindbergh Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#10. honey bee's biscuit + good eats
- Rating: 4.3/5 (211 reviews)
- Address: 200 North Kirkwood Road Kirkwood, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Yolklore
- Rating: 4.3/5 (359 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8958 Watson Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Mud House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 Cherokee St. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Fiddlehead Fern Café
- Rating: 4.4/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4066 Russell Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Living Room Coffee & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2810 Sutton Blvd. Maplewood, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Shack Breakfast & Lunch
- Rating: 4.4/5 (410 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12521 Olive Blvd. Creve Coeur, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sweet Spot Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3586 Adie Road Saint Ann, Missouri
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Egg
- Rating: 4.6/5 (885 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2200 Gravois Ave. Ste 101 Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Hatch'd
- Rating: 4.6/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6931 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Have A Cow Urban Farm Store and Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2742 Lafayette Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- 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.
