Highest-rated Breakfast Restaurants in the White Plains Area by Diners

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Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the White Plains 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 White Plains for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the White Plains 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 White Plains 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!

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#26. Columbus Diner

- Rating: 3.1/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 754 South Columbus Ave. Mount Vernon, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, New American
- Read more on Yelp

#25. Raceway Diner

- Rating: 3.1/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 833 Yonkers Ave. Yonkers, New York
- Categories: Diners, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Eldorado Diner III

- Rating: 3.2/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 784 Central Park Ave. Scarsdale, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Tazza Cafe

- Rating: 3.2/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 382 Main St. Armonk, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Martine's Fine Bake Shoppe

- Rating: 3.3/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Fisher Ave. Tuckahoe, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Pelham Cafe

- Rating: 3.3/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 138 Fifth Ave. Pelham, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

#20. J Cafe

- Rating: 3.4/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 129 Wolfs Lane Village Of Pelham, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#19. The Granola Bar of Rye

- Rating: 3.4/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 96 Purchase St. Rye, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#18. The Patio

- Rating: 3.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1133 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Long Island Bagel Cafe

- Rating: 3.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 365 Central Park Ave. Scarsdale, New York
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Bellas Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 South Broadway Tarrytown, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Nautilus Diner

- Rating: 3.6/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1240 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Martine's Fine Bake Shoppe

- Rating: 3.7/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 48 East Pkwy Scarsdale, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#13. The Mirage Restaurant & Café

- Rating: 3.7/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 690 North Ave. New Rochelle, New York
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

#12. The Roaster Cafe

- Rating: 3.7/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 419 Mamaroneck Ave. Mamaroneck, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Dom's Deli and Grille House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 284 Saw Mill River Road Elmsford, New York
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Lange's Delicatessen

- Rating: 3.9/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 94 Pondfield Road Bronxville, New York
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Park Place Bagels

- Rating: 4.1/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9 Park Place Bronxville, New York
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#8. The Wedge Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 28 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#7. On The Way Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 Ridgeland Ter Rye, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Frank & Joe's Deli Of Scarsdale

- Rating: 4.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 702 Central Park Ave. Scarsdale, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Antoinette's Patisserie

- Rating: 4.3/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 417 Warburton Ave. Hastings-on-Hudson, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Pondfield Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3 Pondfield Road West Bronxville, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#3. R Cafe & Tea Boutique

- Rating: 4.6/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 Huguenot St. New Rochelle, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Pop's Espresso Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7B Huguenot St. New Rochelle, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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