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Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Spokane 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 Spokane for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Spokane 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 Spokane 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. Aloha Island Grill

- Rating: 3.2/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1220 West Francis Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Hawaiian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Ultimate Bagel

- Rating: 3.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1217 North Hamilton St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Little Garden Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2901 West Northwest Blvd. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: American, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Jenny's Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9425 East Sprague Ave. Spokane Valley, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Casual Friday Donuts

- Rating: 3.9/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3402 North Division St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Skyway Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6105 East Rutter Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. The Satellite Diner

- Rating: 4.0/5 (733 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 West Sprague Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Bruncheonette

- Rating: 4.0/5 (522 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 West Broadway Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 319 West Hastings Road Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Old European

- Rating: 4.1/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7640 North Division St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Knight's Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2909 North Market St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Waffles Plus

- Rating: 4.1/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2625 North Monroe St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. White Dog Coffee

- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2135 West Northwest Blvd. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Maple Street Bistro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5520 North Maple St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Kalico Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1829 North Monroe St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Terry's Breakfast & Lunch

- Rating: 4.4/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7815 East Trent Ave. Spokane Valley, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Frank's Diner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10929 North Newport Hwy Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Cottage Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (628 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6902 East Appleway Blvd. Spokane Valley, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Indaba Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 West Riverside Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. House of Brunch

- Rating: 4.6/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 818 West Riverside Ave. Ste A Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Daily Grind Downtown

- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 421 West Riverside Ave. Ste 207 Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Sandos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1602 North Ash St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- 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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