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Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area by diners

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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 Myrtle Beach for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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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#24. Harry's Breakfast Pancakes

- Rating: 4.0/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2306 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pancakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Woodhaven Pancake House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Beachfront Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 201C 75th Ave. North Ste C Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Johnny D's Waffles & Benedicts, Surfside

- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Bus US 17 North Surfside Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Family Barn- Surfside Beach

- Rating: 4.1/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 Hwy-17 North Surfside Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Mimosas

- Rating: 4.1/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7430 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Hot Stacks Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9707 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Southern House of Pancakes

- Rating: 4.2/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7100 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pancakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Early Riser Diner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4016 River Oaks Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Quagliata Brothers Italian deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 4999 Carolina Forest Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Italian, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Blueberry's Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4856 Hwy 17 South North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Blueberry's Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7931 North Kings Hwy Ste 140 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Breakfast House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5023 Dick Pond Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Johnny D's Waffles and Benedicts, Myrtle Beach

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2083 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Golden Egg Pancake House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (637 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 Hwy 17 North Surfside Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Raves

- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 799 US 17 Business Surfside Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Drift

- Rating: 4.6/5 (451 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 980 Cipriana Drive Unit A-6 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Nannie Annie's Breakfast & Lunch

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1315 Hwy 90 Conway, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Rustic Roast

- Rating: 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 182 Waccamaw Medical Park Court Conway, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Zeytin

- Rating: 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 224 Fresh Drive Unit A Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- 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.

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