Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Winston-Salem area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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!
#23. Omega House
- Rating: 3.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1498 Peters Creek Pkwy Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Cagney's Kitchen
- Rating: 3.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2291 Old Salisbury Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Famous Toastery
- Rating: 3.5/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 770 Liberty View Court Winston-salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Greek Guy's Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2545 Somerset Center Drive Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Clemmons Kitchen
- Rating: 3.7/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3609 Clemmons Road Clemmons Vlg Shoping Center Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Cagney's Kitchen
- Rating: 3.7/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2201 Cloverdale Ave. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Breakfastime
- Rating: 3.8/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1650 Hanes Mall Blvd. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Grandma Ruby's Country Cooking
- Rating: 3.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6110 University Pkwy Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Midtown Cafe & Dessertery
- Rating: 3.8/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 South Stratford Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Zoe's Family Resturant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3060 Trenwest Drive Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Pete's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2661 Lewisville Clemmons Road Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Wallburg Grill & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 10479 North NC-109 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mama Zoe Michael's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2859 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Breakfastime
- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3450 Old Salisbury Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Breakfastime
- Rating: 4.1/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2630 Lewisville Clemmons Road Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Olive Tree Deli
- Rating: 4.1/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 580 South Stratford Road Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Greek, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Duke's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4875 Country Club Road Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cafe Arthur's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1416 South Hawthorne Road Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Miam Breakfast House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 828 South Stratford Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Kermit's Hot Dog House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2220 Thomasville Road Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Bagel Station
- Rating: 4.3/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 129 Oakwood Drive Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Frank's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1027 Bethania-Rural Hall Road Rural Hall, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Waterbean Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3485 Burke Mill Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, 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.
