Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Reno 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 Reno for your next breakfast or brunch? compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Reno 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 Reno 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. Jack's Coffee House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 615 East Prater Way Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#29. Peg's Glorified Ham N Eggs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (619 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 720 South Meadows Pkwy Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Woody's Grille & Spirits
- Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 960 South McCarran Blvd. Ste 108 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#27. Westside Cafe & Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5150 Mae Anne Ave. Ste 206 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Rick's Delicafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9475 Double R Blvd. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Cafe Whitney
- Rating: 4.1/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 255 North Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: New American, Pizza, Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. Walden's Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (533 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3940 Mayberry Drive Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Sunrise Caf茅
- Rating: 4.1/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18603 Wedge Pkwy Ste A Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#22. The Cup Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (823 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6770 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
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#21. Full Belly Deli - Midtown
- Rating: 4.2/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 517 Forest St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
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#20. The Kitchen by Great Full Gardens
- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 5220 Longley Lane Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Caterers, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#19. Coffeebar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9620 S. McCarran Blvd. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Wine Bars
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#18. Two Chicks
- Rating: 4.3/5 (2193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 752 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Peg's Glorified Ham N Eggs - Mae Anne Ave
- Rating: 4.3/5 (596 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6300 Mae Anne Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#16. Los Chilaquiles Mexican Breakfast
- Rating: 4.3/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3380 South McCarran Blvd. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Walden's Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (317 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1170 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#14. Peg's Glorified Ham N Eggs
- Rating: 4.3/5 (3224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 South Sierra St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Hawaiian
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#13. Two Chicks South
- Rating: 4.4/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5851 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. PJ & Co Restaurant & Saloon
- Rating: 4.4/5 (702 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1590 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Sports Bars
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#11. Coffeebar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (843 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 682 Mt Rose St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Los Altos Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
- Rating: 4.4/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5015 Pyramid Way Ste 107 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Stella Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.4/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Crafted Palette
- Rating: 4.4/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 West St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Paint & Sip, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. Walden's Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 South Arlington Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#6. Beloved's Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 299 East Plumb Lane Ste 129 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#5. Mendoza's Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5425 Sun Valley Blvd. Sun Valley, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. Fortis Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3979 South Mccarran Blvd. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Dolce Caffe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3882 Mayberry Drive Ste C Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#2. Arnie's Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 294 East Moana Lane Unit 9 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Creperies
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#1. Carlillos Cocina
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1041 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 South Rock Blvd. Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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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.
