Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Sacramento area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Sacramento 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 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 Sacramento for your next breakfast or brunch? compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Sacramento area based on diners' reviews on 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 Sacramento 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!
#30. Old Soul @ 40 Acres
- Rating: 3.9/5 (729 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3434 Broadway Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#29. Flapjacks
- Rating: 3.9/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2721 El Camino Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Diners
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#28. Orphan
- Rating: 3.9/5 (1849 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3440 C St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#27. Sammy's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2021 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Caffe Latte Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (470 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7600 Greenhaven Drive Ste 1 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Huckleberry's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9647 Micron Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles
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#24. Lenise's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3150 Jefferson Blvd. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps
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#23. Brookfields Restaurant Sacramento
- Rating: 4.1/5 (668 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4343 Madison Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. Lil Joe's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1710 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Steakhouses
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#21. Old Soul
- Rating: 4.1/5 (994 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1716 L St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. The Hungry Hollow
- Rating: 4.1/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4766 Manzanita Ave. Carmichael, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#19. Carol's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (536 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 West Capitol Ave. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. Philz Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (657 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1725 R St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Cornerstone Cafe & Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1617 Sacramento Ave. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#16. Stagecoach Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (647 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4365 Florin Road Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
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#15. Plaza Cafe & Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4640 Northgate Blvd. Ste 130 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Sushi Bars
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#14. Cricket Country Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1000 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4745 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Waffles
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#13. The 7th Street Standard
- Rating: 4.2/5 (238 reviews)
- Address: 1122 7th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
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#12. Toasted Rooster Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (659 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1650 Fulton Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Cocktail Bars
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#11. River City Bagels
- Rating: 4.3/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2546 24th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
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#10. Serrano's Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (604 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3021 West Capitol Ave. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#9. N Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2022 North St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Nopalitos
- Rating: 4.4/5 (574 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5530 H St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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#7. Hot Off The Griddle
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1583 West El Camino Ave. Ste 103 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Comfort Food
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#6. 18 Grams Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (491 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 Ethan Way Ste 30 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Fast Cat Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7901 Fair Oaks Blvd. Carmichael, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#4. Grace Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1215 K St. Ste 110 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Camellia Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.6/5 (522 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 R St. Ste 130 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. La Costa Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 19th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Tiferet by the Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3020 H St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.
