Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Jacksonville area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville for your next breakfast or brunch? compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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!
#27. Bagels R Us
- Rating: 3.9/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11629 San Jose Blvd. Ste 1 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
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#26. Johnny Angel's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (316 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3546 Saint Johns Bluff Road South Ste 120 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#25. Metro Diner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4495 Roosevelt Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
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#24. Fox Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3580 Saint Johns Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Village Bread Caf茅
- Rating: 4.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4073 Phillips Hwy Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. Sandwich House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5141 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#21. Southern Grounds
- Rating: 4.1/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 3562 St. Johns Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. Scramblers Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9940 Old Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. Metro Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (684 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9802 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
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#18. Sippers Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7643 Gate Pkwy Ste 101 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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#17. Metro Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (582 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2034 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
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#16. Deerwood Bistro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8221 Southside Blvd. Ste 24 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
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#15. Metro Diner
- Rating: 4.3/5 (972 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3302 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
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#14. D & G Deli & Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 233 East Bay St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#13. Southern Grounds
- Rating: 4.4/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1671 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Maple Street Biscuit Company - Point Meadows
- Rating: 4.4/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8358 Point Meadows Drive Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#11. Maple Street Biscuit Company - Murray Hill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (396 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1171 Edgewood Ave. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#10. Grumpy's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (668 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 834 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Southern
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#9. Gina's Delicatessen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 803 Edgewood Ave. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Delis, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Urban Grind Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 45 West Bay St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
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#7. King Kabab
- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Address: 562 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park, Florida
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Breakfast & Brunch
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#6. Maple Street Biscuit Company - San Marco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2004 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#5. Barrs Street Eats
- Rating: 4.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1639 Barrs St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#4. Ellianos Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 301 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#3. Homespun Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 1030 Oak St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps, Salad
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#2. Sara's of San Marco
- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1562 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Cupcakes
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#1. Bitty & Beau's Coffee
- Rating: 4.9/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1965 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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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.
