Best Breakfast near me in Orlando, FL
Looking for the best breakfast in Orlando? This list focuses on places where the morning meal is the point, from scratch Southern plates at Dixie Cream Cafe and Se7en Bites to White Wolf Cafe's crab cakes Benedict. It also covers Cuban coffee counters, Colombian bakeries, bagels and a few polished hotel dining rooms.
25 picks · Updated October 2026
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Dixie Cream Cafe
Restaurant in Downtown Windermere
A dedicated breakfast-and-lunch cafe on Windermere's Main Street, cooking Bananas Foster French toast and fried chicken with cheddar grits from scratch, with espresso and a patio where your dog can join you.
- Breakfast
- Southern
- American
- Coffee
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White Wolf Cafe
Restaurant in Ivanhoe Village, Orlando
Open in Ivanhoe Village since 1991, this family-owned bistro does crab cakes Benedict, biscuits and gravy and cinnamon buns, and it has its own parking a block away.
- Breakfast
- American
- Brunch
- Burgers
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Se7en Bites
Bakery in Milk District, Orlando
Chef Trina Gregory's Milk District bake shop pairs Southern breakfast plates like chicken and waffles with scratch pies, so you can leave with dessert for later.
- Breakfast
- Southern
- Desserts
- Brunch
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Briarpatch Restaurant
Restaurant in Park Avenue, Winter Park
A Park Avenue daytime institution for close to four decades, Briarpatch cooks contemporary American breakfast from scratch in a rustic dining room and takes reservations, which helps on busy weekends.
- Breakfast
- American
- Lunch
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The Glass Knife
Bakery in Winter Park
Breakfast here comes with access to a full case of donuts and layer cakes. The Winter Park cake shop takes reservations at its two locations, a rarity for a bakery cafe.
- Breakfast
- Desserts
- Donuts
- Coffee
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Sweet Mama's Restaurant
Restaurant in Lake Nona, Orlando
Opens early every day on Narcoossee Road with pancakes and classic breakfast plates, a family-style diner that works well before a day out south of Lake Nona.
- Breakfast
- American
- Brunch
- Lunch
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Omelet Bar
Restaurant in UCF, Orlando
As the name says, omelets and egg dishes lead the menu at this east Orlando spot near UCF, with pancakes and build-your-own plates for picky eaters.
- Breakfast
- Sandwiches
- Lunch
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Hamilton's Kitchen (The Alfond Inn)
Restaurant in Downtown Winter Park
The Alfond Inn's dining room serves breakfast daily with a modern Southern bent, a comfortable sit-down choice in downtown Winter Park whether or not you are staying at the hotel.
- Breakfast
- Southern
- Brunch
- Lunch
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Highball & Harvest
Restaurant in Grande Lakes, Orlando
Breakfast at The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes uses produce from the resort's own Whisper Creek Farm, and the shrimp and grits are a good reason to linger over a slow morning.
- Breakfast
- Southern
- American
- Lunch
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The Sanctum Cafe
Restaurant in Colonialtown, Orlando
For a fully plant-based breakfast, this Colonialtown cafe cooks from scratch with mostly organic, locally sourced ingredients, and it also serves brunch on Sundays.
- Breakfast
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Brunch
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Gyukatsu Rose
Restaurant in Audubon Park, Orlando
The Saturday Japanese breakfast set at this East End Market counter is unlike anything else on the list, and the Michelin-recommended kitchen is worth planning a weekend around.
- Breakfast
- Japanese
- Dinner
- Brunch
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Rosallie Le French Cafe
Bakery in Downtown Winter Garden
Croissants, quiche and French toast with espresso make this Plant Street cafe a natural breakfast stop before you walk downtown Winter Garden.
- Breakfast
- French
- Desserts
- Coffee
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Black Bean Deli Winter Park
Restaurant in Winter Park, $
Cuban coffee and pressed sandwiches from early morning on Orange Avenue, at prices that keep breakfast simple and quick before work or class.
- Breakfast
- Cuban
- Latin
- Sandwiches
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Zaza's Cuban Comfort Food
Restaurant in Orlando
With several locations, including one at Orlando International Airport, Zaza's serves in-house roasted Cuban coffee with croquetas and empanadas from breakfast onward.
- Breakfast
- Cuban
- Sandwiches
- Coffee
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Mecatos Bakery & Cafe
Bakery in Downtown, Orlando
Pan de bono, stuffed arepas and Colombian coffee are the draw at this bakery chain, and with about nine metro locations one is rarely far away.
- Breakfast
- Colombian
- Coffee
- Desserts
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Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant
Restaurant in Hunter's Creek, Orlando, $$
On weekend mornings this Hunter's Creek restaurant serves Colombian breakfasts, a hearty change of pace from pancakes and eggs if you have a big appetite.
- Breakfast
- Colombian
- Latin
- Lunch
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Jeff's Bagel Run
Bakery in Winter Park
The Ocoee-born chain boils and bakes bagels from scratch each day and rotates a bagel of the day, good for a fast grab-and-go breakfast with flavored spreads.
- Breakfast
- Coffee
- Lunch
- Takeout
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New General Cafe
Coffee shop in Downtown Winter Park
This downtown Winter Park cafe cooks breakfast without seed oils or processed ingredients and sweetens drinks with house sugar-free syrups, which suits health-minded eaters.
- Breakfast
- Coffee
- Lunch
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Ravello
Restaurant in Golden Oak, Lake Buena Vista, $$$
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando's Michelin-recommended Italian room serves an à la carte breakfast, a calm, upscale start to a park day near Golden Oak.
- Breakfast
- Italian
- Pizza
- Dinner
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Craft & Common
Coffee shop in Downtown, Orlando
A central downtown coffee shop where toasts and other kitchen items come with careful espresso, pour-over and cold brew, ideal for a light breakfast meeting.
- Breakfast
- Coffee
- Takeout
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Delaney's Tavern
Restaurant in SoDo, Orlando
Chef Anthony Albino's SoDo tavern serves a full breakfast menu on South Orange Avenue, handy if you work near the hospital district.
- Breakfast
- American
- Tacos
- Cocktails
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Caribbean Sunshine Bakery (Silver Star)
Restaurant in Pine Hills, Orlando
Jamaican bakery and restaurant with locations on Silver Star Road in Pine Hills and on West Colonial Drive.
- Breakfast
- Caribbean
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Artisan's Table
Restaurant in Downtown, Orlando
Artisan's Table is a downtown restaurant on Church Street serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch featuring dishes like shrimp and grits. The bar runs happy hour all day.
- Breakfast
- American
- Southern
- Brunch
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Aurora at The Celeste Hotel
Restaurant in UCF / Alafaya, Orlando, $$$
Contemporary American restaurant in The Celeste Hotel next to UCF, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with weekend brunch. Entrees mostly run in the $20s and low $30s, and the menu marks gluten-free and vegan options.
- Breakfast
- American
- Brunch
- Lunch
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Bon Appetit Grill (Orange Blossom Trail)
Restaurant in South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, $
Counter-service Haitian restaurant with three Orlando locations, including South Orange Blossom Trail and Kirkman Road. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with griot, fritay and other Haitian staples, plus catering.
- Breakfast
- Caribbean
- Lunch
- Dinner
Where to get the best breakfast in Orlando by area
Downtown and the close-in neighborhoods have the deepest choice. White Wolf Cafe sits in Ivanhoe Village, Se7en Bites in the Milk District, The Sanctum in Colonialtown and Gyukatsu Rose inside East End Market in Audubon Park. Craft & Common and Mecatos cover the downtown core for coffee and pastries.
Winter Park has Briarpatch on Park Avenue, The Glass Knife, Hamilton's Kitchen, New General and Black Bean Deli. On the west side, Dixie Cream Cafe in Windermere and Rosallie in Winter Garden are worth the drive. To the south and east, Sweet Mama's near Lake Nona, Omelet Bar near UCF and Bandeja Paisa in Hunter's Creek serve their neighborhoods well. If you are visiting, pick by where you are staying rather than crossing town, since morning traffic on I-4 can turn a short drive into a long one.
What to order for breakfast in Orlando
Southern breakfast is a local strength. Look for chicken and waffles at Se7en Bites, fried chicken with cheddar grits at Dixie Cream, biscuits and gravy at White Wolf and shrimp and grits at Highball & Harvest. Sweet tooth? Bananas Foster French toast at Dixie Cream or a donut from The Glass Knife will cover it.
Orlando's Latin communities shape breakfast too. A cafecito and a pressed sandwich at Black Bean Deli or Zaza's, pan de bono at Mecatos, or a weekend Colombian breakfast at Bandeja Paisa are all quick, filling and inexpensive ways to start the day.
Tips for breakfast in Orlando
Weekends are busy at the popular cafes, especially between 9 and 11 AM. Arrive by 8 or use a place that takes reservations, such as Briarpatch or The Glass Knife. Weekday mornings are much calmer, and many of these spots close by mid-afternoon, so check hours before a late start. Bakeries like Mecatos and Jeff's Bagel Run move faster if you order ahead in their apps.
If you are heading to the theme parks, Ravello and Highball & Harvest are resort dining rooms near the attractions with a slower pace. In summer, eat early and save patio seating for the cooler months, when the outdoor tables at Dixie Cream Cafe are at their best.
About this list
Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.
This page covers 25 breakfast spots in Orlando. You'll find them in Downtown, Downtown Winter Park, Downtown Windermere and Ivanhoe Village, spread across Orlando, Winter Park, Windermere and Winter Garden.
Where menus list prices, most of these sit in the $ range, with a handful at $$$.
What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Catering, Weekend brunch, Shrimp and grits, Homemade soups and Espresso drinks.
The longest-running place here has been open since 1991.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best breakfast in Orlando?
Dixie Cream Cafe in Windermere, White Wolf Cafe in Ivanhoe Village and Se7en Bites in the Milk District are three of the strongest breakfast spots, each cooking Southern-style plates from scratch. Briarpatch on Park Avenue in Winter Park is another long-standing favorite. For something quicker, Black Bean Deli and Mecatos serve coffee and pastries or sandwiches from early morning.
What is a good cheap breakfast in Orlando?
Black Bean Deli and Zaza's Cuban Comfort Food serve Cuban coffee and pressed sandwiches at low prices. Mecatos Bakery has pan de bono, arepas and empanadas, and Jeff's Bagel Run makes fresh bagels with flavored spreads. Omelet Bar near UCF and Sweet Mama's near Lake Nona are affordable sit-down diners with classic plates.
Where can I get a vegan breakfast in Orlando?
The Sanctum Cafe in Colonialtown is fully plant-based and serves breakfast every day plus Sunday brunch, with scratch dishes made from mostly organic ingredients. New General Cafe in Winter Park offers organic and simple nut milks and avoids processed ingredients, which works well if you want a lighter, dairy-free coffee and breakfast.
Which Orlando breakfast spots take reservations?
Briarpatch on Park Avenue and The Glass Knife in Winter Park both take reservations, which is helpful on weekend mornings. Hotel restaurants such as Hamilton's Kitchen at The Alfond Inn, Highball & Harvest at the Ritz-Carlton and Ravello at the Four Seasons also book tables. Smaller cafes are usually first come, first served.
What is a good breakfast near Disney in Orlando?
Ravello at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando serves an à la carte breakfast close to the Disney parks, and Highball & Harvest at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes is a short drive away with farm-driven Southern plates. Dixie Cream Cafe in Windermere is also within reach if you prefer a casual small-town cafe.
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