10 Best Breakfast Places in Orlando

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10 Best Breakfast Places in Orlando

Early-risers, late-sleepers, and long lazy brunch-lovers all have their favorite places to go in Orlando for the perfect breakfast. Whether you’re after a freshly baked croissant with house-roasted gourmet coffee or a hearty helping of eggs, bacon, sausage, and hash browns, the “City Beautiful” has a spot for every taste and occasion. 

Whatever your fancy, Orlando has a breakfast or brunch spot to satisfy your craving. Tuck into lamb and feta-filled Greek omelets at Christo’s Café, fruit-infused cobblers, and handcrafted moon pies from the Se7en Bites Bake Shop, or the Grand Bohemian Sunday Brunch at The Boheme. Here are the 10 best breakfast places in Orlando.

1. Artisan’s Table

Artisan’s Table is a creative restaurant in the heart of Downtown Orlando at 55 W Church St Ste 128, Orlando. They open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm. They serve seasonally inspired American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, along with handcrafted cocktails in a casual, relaxed setting. Using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients.

Artisan’s Table offers breakfast-goers a delicious choice of dishes, ranging from steel-cut oatmeal and Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and homemade quiche of the day to black pepper-crusted bacon, French toast, and egg sandwiches.

For something more exotic, try the signature Japanese bowl, which features bacon, scallion, togarashi, sticky rice, and sweet chili sauce topped with two eggs done in any way. The restaurant also has a unique coffee bar that serves house-roasted coffee and specialty coffee drinks. 

2. Se7en Bites 

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Se7en Bites is a modern bakery with seating serving breakfast & lunch eats with Southern flair, plus sweets & coffee. They’re located at 617 Primrose Dr, Orlando. They open from Thursday to Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm. 

They have a creative menu of made-from-scratch dishes prepared from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From fruit-infused cobblers and handcrafted moon pies to creamy buttermilk biscuits and thick gravy, homemade scones and jam, fluffy three-egg omelets, breakfast is never dull at this cozy little bakery-café. 

The menu also features a variety of Southern comfort classics such as the Southern Breakfast plate of baked eggs and ham with pimento cheese, cheddar chive grits, smoked bacon, and buttermilk garlic biscuits. 

3. Maxine’s on Shine

Maxine’s on Shine is an imaginative eatery with regular live music, plus an eclectic comfort food menu & weekend brunch. They’re located at 337 Shine Ave, Orlando. They open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm. 

The breakfast menu satisfies diners with biscuits and gravy, wine-lovers boards of delectable cheeses, crab cakes and bruschetta, and the ever-popular Southern dish of buttermilk marinated and panko-parmesan crusted fried green tomatoes with a firecracker sauce. 

Traditional takes on favorite dishes include beef hash, steak and eggs, chicken and waffles, and eggs Benedict along with substantial three-egg omelets with rich fillings and brisket burgers. 

4. Briarpatch Restaurant

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Briarpatch Restaurant is a breakfast fare such as waffles & eggs Benedict plus homemade ice cream served in an airy setting. They’re located at 252 N Park Ave #3814, Winter Park. They’re open daily from 7 am to 4 pm.

The contemporary chic eatery exudes a casual and relaxed ambiance with a menu to match. There are plenty of innovative breakfast dishes such as lump crab scramble, raspberry-and-brie-stuffed French toast, pork belly waffles, and Black Angus skirt steak and eggs. There are a variety of egg dishes from benedicts, scrambles, and omelets to eggs done in several ways, and skillets as well as griddle regulars like pancakes, waffles, and French toast. A menu of specialty coffees and fresh fruit juices accompanies the cuisine. 

5. Canvas Restaurant & Market

Canvas Restaurant & Market, is a Latin-inspired Southern grub served in a hip space offering all-day bites, plus a home goods store. They’re located at 13615 Sachs Avenue, Orlando.  They open from 11 am to 10 pm.

The restaurant has a creative menu of market-influenced dishes influenced by Florida’s Southern and Latin American roots, prepared from fresh locally sourced ingredients and served in a casual environment. 

Executive Chef Canvas’ breakfast menu features classics such as omelets, egg scrambles, and griddle specials like pancakes, French toast, and waffles as well as gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, seafood, and an array of decadent desserts. 

6. Cape May Café 

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Cape May Café is a New England-style eatery offering breakfast with Disney icons, plus seafood-centric lunch & dinner. It is located at 1180 Seven Seas Dr, Orlando. They open daily from 7:30 am to 9 pm.

The family-friendly café offers an exclusive breakfast treat, where Minnie and other Disney characters begin the day with a fun-filled breakfast of delicious offerings such as scrambled eggs, oatmeal with honey, bacon, eggs, sausage, seasoned potatoes, and special Mickey waffles. 

Kids can also get autographs and photographs with some of Disney’s favorite characters, as well as enjoy some fun in the sun with Minnie and friends. 

7. Highball & Harvest

Highball & Harvest is a Ritz-Carlton Hotel eatery offering creative Southern cuisine & cocktails in warm surroundings. They are located at 4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando. They open from 7 am to 11 am.  

The restaurant boasts industrial-revolution-meets-the-farmer’s-barn chic décor with five dining areas with regular tables and ultra-comfy, high-back booths, and a lovely patio for outdoor dining as well as a horseshoe-shaped bar and communal tables for groups. 

Breakfast offers signature dishes such as the Pork Belly Benedict with braised pork belly and poached eggs; the Harvest Pumpkin Waffle with chunky apple butter; the Citrus Cranberry Pancakes with buttery citrus crunch, and the Southern Breakfast Buffet of bacon, eggs, sausages hash browns, biscuits and gravy, and fried green tomatoes.

8. La Café de Paris

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La Café de Paris is a Charming French cafe serving croque-monsieurs & light fare, plus coffee, pastries & homemade gelato. They’re located at 5170 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Orlando. They open from 8 am to 3 pm. 

The delightful Francophile bistro serves an array of French-inspired fare, house-roasted coffee and specialty drinks, freshly baked pastries, and homemade gelato. The all-day menu includes breakfast, lunch, and early dinner with creative takes on traditional classics such as vegetable omelets, breakfast and panini sandwiches, homemade quiches, Croque monsieur and croque madams, and savory crêpes.

Specialty options include a French burger with sauteéd mushrooms, onions, and Dijon mustard along with freshly prepared salads, house-made soups, and a range of coffees, teas, and fresh fruit juices. 

9. Le Gourmet Break

Le Gourmet Break Cafe offers a selection of crepes, quiches, French pastries & other baked goods in bright digs. They open daily from 7:30 am to 2 pm. They’re located at 150 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando.

The Cafe brings Paris to Orlando with a charming bistro-style eatery offering a selection of crêpes, homemade quiches, freshly baked pastries, and house-roasted coffee in a bright and airy environment. An excellent spot for breakfast and great coffee. 

 Le Gourmet Break serves a creative menu of dishes ranging from three-egg omelets and egg scrambles to omelet bagels and croissants, French breakfasts of baguettes and jam, and a selection of mouthwatering pastries, and gourmet sandwiches and wraps. 

10. B-Line Diner

B-Line Diner is located in Hyatt Regency Orlando at 9801 International Dr, Orlando. They open daily from 9 am to 10 pm. 

Boasting a retro vibe and friendly service, the popular spot on International Drive offers a sumptuous breakfast of eggs Benedict, three-egg omelets, Belgian waffles, griddlecakes, and French toast as well as favorites such as biscuits and gravy, and corned beef hash. 

The signature Greek is packed with scrambled eggs, baby spinach, roasted turkey, feta cheese, and tzatziki on a whole wheat tortilla, while the bakery produces freshly baked croissants, pastries, and cakes, pies, and homemade ice cream.