Dig in at these breakfast spots
Start the day with something delicious by exploring the many options for breakfast in Jacksonville! From fluffy pancakes and hearty breakfast sandwiches to fresh pastries and perfectly brewed coffee, Jacksonville’s breakfast scene has something for every craving. Whether you’re looking for a cozy neighborhood café, a classic diner, or a laid-back spot to enjoy a leisurely morning meal, there are plenty of local favorites to discover. Grab your appetite and get ready to find your new go-to breakfast spot in Jacksonville!
Maple Street Biscuit Company
For a cozy beginning to your morning, relish classic comfort food in a relaxed and community-centered environment! Maple Street Biscuit Company serves Southern comfort classics made with a modern twist. Their list of breakfast bites includes biscuits and gravy, waffles, grits, and various potato plates on the side, among many more!
At this breakfast joint, they keep it natural and serve dishes with house-made goodies like their sausage and shiitake gravies and spreads. Their biscuits get made fresh every day, and they never use frozen chicken. So you can expect comforting, filling meals made with fresh ingredients at Maple Street Biscuit Company!
Learn moreAt this breakfast joint, they keep it natural and serve dishes with house-made goodies like their sausage and shiitake gravies and spreads. Their biscuits get made fresh every day, and they never use frozen chicken. So you can expect comforting, filling meals made with fresh ingredients at Maple Street Biscuit Company!
Canopy Road Café
Fuel your body with a morning delight filled with healthy bites, sweet-tooth favorites, and more at Canopy Road Café! If you like to keep it light in the AM, Canopy Road Café offers light fare like fresh fruit bowls and Quaker oatmeal. They also serve hearty breakfast options, ranging from loaded burritos to country-fried steak.
You can even sweeten your day at this breakfast hot spot by digging into one of their signature pancakes, flavorful French toast, and sugar-coated cinnamon rolls! To top it all off, Canopy Road Café offers vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly options! Explore Canopy’s diverse menu list and treat yourself to a meal from one of the top spots for the best breakfast in Southside!
Learn moreYou can even sweeten your day at this breakfast hot spot by digging into one of their signature pancakes, flavorful French toast, and sugar-coated cinnamon rolls! To top it all off, Canopy Road Café offers vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly options! Explore Canopy’s diverse menu list and treat yourself to a meal from one of the top spots for the best breakfast in Southside!
Kickbacks Gastropub
Breakfast at Kickbacks Gastropub consists of a mid-century gothic aesthetic and an array of breakfast selections! This 5 Points breakfast spot offers an eclectic menu offering items like spaghetti o’s, ramen, sandwiches, jambalaya, BLT, and a whole lot more! Kickback Gastropub holds a local reputation for having a large menu filled with an assortment of food.
Not only does Kickbacks Gastropub offer an impressive selection of food, but it also offers a unique dining experience. From the dim lighting to their brick walls and ceiling filled with hanging bottles, Kickback Gastropub has a design scheme that differs from other breakfast spots in 5 Points!
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Metro Diner
Diners have been serving breakfast throughout the decades and are no strangers to tasty morning meals! Metro Diner serves all kinds of breakfast favorites: Belgian waffles, eggs Benedict, omelets, French toast, pancakes, biscuits, grilled cheese, and more! If you want to try something new, they’ve even got plenty of non-traditional breakfast items worth exploring! They love to cook at Metro Diner, and they have a true passion for food!
Diners possess a magical dining experience that allows you to feast breakfast for dinner and dinner for breakfast. The concept of timed meals ceases to exist in the realm of diners! The best breakfast in Southside for you might just be a meal consisting of dinner dishes or even a plate full of dessert!
Learn moreDiners possess a magical dining experience that allows you to feast breakfast for dinner and dinner for breakfast. The concept of timed meals ceases to exist in the realm of diners! The best breakfast in Southside for you might just be a meal consisting of dinner dishes or even a plate full of dessert!
Deerwood Bistro
Want to go out and eat but still feel at home for your morning meal? Head on over to Deerwood Bistro! This Southside bistro provides you with a home away from home filled with traditional breakfast cuisine and a friendly community-centered environment!
Satiate your morning munchies with a protein-packed American breakfast consisting of eggs and a choice of applewood smoked bacon or country sausage. Get your first sweet treat of the day with one of Deerwood’s buttermilk pancakes doused in syrup. Or, bulk up with a meat skillet overflowing with bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, ham, sausage, and an assortment of veggies! Deerwood Bistro offers a wide variety of breakfast items that will fix everyone up with a happy stomach and a belly full of fuel!
Learn moreSatiate your morning munchies with a protein-packed American breakfast consisting of eggs and a choice of applewood smoked bacon or country sausage. Get your first sweet treat of the day with one of Deerwood’s buttermilk pancakes doused in syrup. Or, bulk up with a meat skillet overflowing with bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, ham, sausage, and an assortment of veggies! Deerwood Bistro offers a wide variety of breakfast items that will fix everyone up with a happy stomach and a belly full of fuel!
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Another Broken Egg Cafe
The secret to serving some of the best breakfasts in Southside involves a menu brimming with a diverse collection of breakfast goodies! Another Broken Egg offers a blend of morning meals, ranging from savory crab cakes paired with fried green tomatoes to sugary banana foster-flavored pancakes. They’ve got a tasty meal fit for any kind of morning cravings!
Add a bit of liveliness to your day with a side of infused mimosas or any cocktail of your liking! Another Broken Egg serves a long list of cocktails, including mimosas, Bloody Marys, spiked cold brews, mules, bellinis, and Old Fashioneds. For a non-alcoholic option, they also serve cups of premium hot and cold coffee brews, tea, juice, hot chocolate, and milk drinks.
Learn moreAdd a bit of liveliness to your day with a side of infused mimosas or any cocktail of your liking! Another Broken Egg serves a long list of cocktails, including mimosas, Bloody Marys, spiked cold brews, mules, bellinis, and Old Fashioneds. For a non-alcoholic option, they also serve cups of premium hot and cold coffee brews, tea, juice, hot chocolate, and milk drinks.
Coffee shops for breakfast
Grab something to sip on and light bites at these fan favorites!
Grumpy's Restaurant
Grumpy’s has built a reputation as a neighborhood favorite. The restaurant is a full-service American and Southern-style diner and is award-winning! They are committed to maximizing a customer’s experience, and they have a loyal following. This is mainly due to their kind staff and, obviously, great food! Stop by for breakfast! They were even voted “Jacksonville’s Best Breakfast” in 2019!
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Country Cabin
The Country Cabin is the epitome of “homestyle cooking”. They are BIG on Southern hospitality. This spot is beautiful, comfortable, and the employees make sure you have a pleasant dining experience. You’ll feel right at home with their breakfast options, too. The Belgian waffle is huge and really fresh! It’s super crispy, and you have options for different toppings. And pancakes? Well, they have a homemade buttermilk recipe that makes their pancakes fluffy and rich with flavor.
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Uptown Kitchen and Bar
Uptown Kitchen and Bar is a fan favorite for multiple reasons. First, let’s talk about the fact that they serve breakfast the whole day! A dream come true for us breakfast lovers. It’s also a great spot to visit if you’re coming with a large crew since they can accommodate a larger crowd with their indoor and patio seating.
You don’t have to worry about leaving not filled and still hungry here. Uptown makes sure to serve all of their meals with large portions, never leaving their customers hungry! Are mimosas your kryptonite? Make sure to try the mimosa bucket, which comes with a bottle of champagne, multiple different juices, and other goodies, allowing you to create your own personalized beverage.
Learn moreYou don’t have to worry about leaving not filled and still hungry here. Uptown makes sure to serve all of their meals with large portions, never leaving their customers hungry! Are mimosas your kryptonite? Make sure to try the mimosa bucket, which comes with a bottle of champagne, multiple different juices, and other goodies, allowing you to create your own personalized beverage.
The District SPR
Thinking of brunchin it up on the weekend? Head to The District SPR for the tastiest breakfast in Springfield! This spot will give you boho vibes with scrumptious upscale food that has you coming back for more every weekend!
The brunch menu is very Southern-inspired, serving shrimp and grits, breakfast jambalaya, chicken & waffles, and more. If you want a unique take on brunch, make sure to order the Carnivore Board that comes with biscuits and gravy, fried chicken, and more!
Learn moreThe brunch menu is very Southern-inspired, serving shrimp and grits, breakfast jambalaya, chicken & waffles, and more. If you want a unique take on brunch, make sure to order the Carnivore Board that comes with biscuits and gravy, fried chicken, and more!
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Sunrise to Sunset
This happy, cozy spot is a perfect place to get breakfast, with a fresh new look and the same great food everyone loves. Sunrise to Sunset feels like family, and it shows the second you walk in. This is way more than a diner. It's a gathering place where good food and genuine hospitality bring people together. Some of the offerings include small plates, comfort foods, and a solid kids' menu. And don't forget dessert! Even at breakfast, there's something sweet to go with your coffee. Come see for yourself why the warmth of this community truly rises with the sun.
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Orange Blossoms
With their large selection of southern-style breakfasts, Orange Blossoms is the perfect place to feed your belly and your soul. Their freshly baked biscuits and classic breakfasts made from scratch daily always draw a crowd to this hearty breakfast spot. Trust us, get in touch with your old-Florida roots and don’t miss out on Orange Blossoms' southern hospitality.
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The Fox Restaurant
The Fox Restaurant is a local favorite serving up all the classic breakfast eats, biscuits and gravy included. Open every day, this little gem is easy to swing by whenever a craving hits, and the prices are just as good as the portions are big. Can't decide what to order? The waffles and pancakes are always a safe bet, or go big with the biscuits and gravy. Add in bottomless coffee poured into their signature mugs (somehow it just tastes better that way) and it's easy to see why this spot is a go-to for brunch in Jacksonville. Weekend mornings here tend to fill up fast, so it's worth getting there early to snag a table.
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