Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Appleton area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Appleton 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 Appleton for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Appleton 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 Appleton 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!
#20. Mary's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2312 North Richmond St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Machine Shed - Appleton
- Rating: 3.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 Fox River Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Batley's Grill & Bar
- Rating: 3.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1010 Cameron Way Neenah, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Angel's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1401 East John St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Pappa's Cafe and Pub
- Rating: 3.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1360 South Commercial St. Neenah, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Little Diner Xpress
- Rating: 3.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1939 North Richmond St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Garden View Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 216 East College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Oink's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8386 State Road 76 Neenah, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Black Bear Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1932 North Richmond St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Bonafide Juicery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 East College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Cafe Nutrition
- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1350 West American Drive Neenah, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Galvan's Restaurants
- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2220 East Northland Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Mohnen's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: W5669 County Road Kk Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#7. il Bar Coffeehouse & Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 100 South Birch St. Ste A Kimberly, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Chefo's Pancake House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 760 West Kimberly Ave. Kimberly, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Maple Tree Restaurant & Pancake House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2106 South Oneida St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Mateo's cafe and Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 500 East Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. WeatherVane Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 186 Main St. Menasha, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Copper Rock Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.4/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 West College Ave. Ste B Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. ACOCA Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 West College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, 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.
