Breakfast

Rise & shine.

Start your day with a delightful breakfast from a classic diner or cozy cafe and enjoy hearty pancakes, fresh pastries, and gourmet coffee. Our city caters to every morning craving. From crepes and avocado toast to diner-style eggs over-easy or fresh fruit smoothies, our local restaurants offer a host of breakfast choices. Whether you're looking for a full breakfast with all the trimmings or a cafe that offers lighter fare and coffee, you'll find it here.

  • Breakfast purists will enjoy two eggs over easy served with fresh fruit, here with strawberries and blueberries
  • Cousteau's Waffle and Milkshake Bar offers authentic Belgian waffles in the hearl of downtown St. Augustine.
  • One or the breakfast sandwiches served at The Modern Rose
  • Open for breakfast, Crabby's Beachside offers Eggs Benedict with a side of fruit
  • Jaybird's Restaurant in St. Augustine offers delicious food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • A plated chicken and waffles decorated with additional toppings
  • Specialty brunch drinks topped with donuts and additional garnishes
  • Smoothie bowls from Aberdeen Smoothie
  • +4 more

A Picture-Perfect Breakfast

Get a visual taste of St. Augustine with these irresistible breakfast offerings around town. One look, and you’ll be grabbing a table before you can say "Sunshine State."

Frequently Asked Questions

From sweet to savory, you can enjoy a mix of classic American breakfasts, southern comfort food, international dishes, health-focused options, baked goods, and creative breakfast twists.

There are numerous bed and breakfasts, each offering unique experiences and amenities.

Most breakfast spots in the Oldest City open around 7:00 a.m., though hours vary. Some start early, others extend breakfast into brunch, and a few serve breakfast all day. Be sure to check the specific hours of the restaurants you plan to visit ahead of time.

Some restaurants offer delivery services through popular apps, making it easy to enjoy breakfast from the comfort of your hotel or vacation rental.

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Start Your Morning Right

Browse our full list of breakfast eateries and find your new Oldest City favorite.

Chairs circling around the front counter

Buena Onda Cafe

(904) 827-4499

224 West King St.

Serving healthy and house-made breakfast and lunch items.

Cafe Cairano's Bruno's black and blue burger, with shoestring fries

Cafe Cairano

(904) 460-2194

425 W Town Place

A family-owned breakfast and lunch place with signature sandwiches and mimosa flights.

The front counter space at Café Eleven

Café Eleven

(904) 460-9311

501 A1A Beach Blvd.

Serving daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials with live music events.

The exterior of Cafe Genovese on Old County Road (210) in St. Augustine.

Cafe Genovese

(904) 829-0707

1515 Country Road 210 W

A locally owned neighborhood cafe serving familiar breakfast and lunch meals.

Queso, guacamole/queso, and pico de gallo dips

Calico Cactus

833 Ponce De Leon Blvd.

A unique brunch spot serving a combo of breakfast tacos, queso, and coffee.

Chick-fil-A building sign

Chick-fil-A - S.R. 16

(904) 808-8519

2244 State Road 16

A southern staple fast food chain specializing in everything chicken.

A chocolate Belgian Waffle at Connolly's Shore Grill in St. Augustine.

Connolly's Shore Grill

(904) 687-2224

4320 A1A South

A family-owned and operated breakfast, brunch, and lunch place in St. Augustine Beach.

Chairs are placed outside Cornerstone Cafe

Cornerstone Cafe

(615) 516-2595

117 M. L. King Ave.

A locally owned and operated coffee and brunch spot.

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