Best breakfast in Orlando
17 breakfast places that Orlando locals recommend — the real reasons, and the caveats.
Orlando breakfast recommendations, with the original conversations and reservations behind each pick.
Drawn from real discussions in r/orlando and r/florida — 17 breakfast places in Orlando that people actually recommend. Each one shows why people rate it, the caveats they raised, and a link straight to the original comment — so you read the source yourself instead of trusting a laundered rating. Places cluster around College Park, Curry Ford, East End Market and Thornton Park.
How this map is made: Built from 201 Reddit comments across 189 people in r/orlando and r/florida. Last refreshed November 13, 2026. We paraphrase — never copy — and never take payment for a place. How we make our maps
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1.White Wolf Cafe
27 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/orlando, r/florida
Many people recommend White Wolf Cafe on North Orange Avenue for breakfast and brunch. One calls it their favorite brunch spot in that area, one says the breakfast is great, and one calls it a must-visit. One diner suggests breakfast there before a trip to the science center. A diner who visited for the first time loved the atmosphere inside but found the food so-so.
- RecommendsSettled on White Wolf Cafe for breakfast after asking for recommendations and called it fantastic. r/orlando, Nov 2025
- CaveatDoes not eat at White Wolf Cafe. r/orlando, Nov 2025
2.Shakers American Cafe, College Park
23 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many people recommend Shakers American Cafe for breakfast, and several name its College Park location. One diner calls it the real sleeper hit, one singles out the breakfast quesadilla as very good, and one who has eaten there says the food was excellent. One diner finds it a little kitschy, and one notes it sits a bit outside downtown.
College Park
- RecommendsSays Shakers is good for breakfast. r/orlando, Oct 2026
3.Santiago's Bodega
21 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/orlando
Most commenters recommend Santiago's Bodega for brunch. A couple of diners call it very good, and a couple point to its bottomless or all-you-can-order format. One diner finds it pricey and says the food does not justify the cost, with much of the menu being carbs. One recalls a fuller buffet before and says the current selection is much smaller, and one places it in the least cozy tier of a group.
- RecommendsNames it as a brunch answer, without further detail. r/orlando, Mar 2024
- CaveatPuts it in the least-cozy tier for this group and notes it is on Virginia Drive. r/orlando, Aug 2026
4.Se7en Bites
19 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many people recommend Se7en Bites for breakfast, and several say it suits a big appetite or a heavy meal. A couple of diners point to the chicken and waffles. A couple of diners call the food delicious but say it is more casual or not a place to linger. One diner calls it a little overrated, and one finds some dishes underwhelming.
- RecommendsSuggests Seven Bites for big appetites, implying generous portions. r/orlando, Nov 2025
- MixedSays the biscuits are good. r/orlando, Dec 2023
5.Maxine's on Shine
14 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many people name Maxine's on Shine as a brunch pick. A couple of diners praise its brunch cocktails, one calling the Bloody Mary and sangria one of a kind and another noting the mimosas are not unlimited. One calls it their go-to when they can get a reservation, and one names the lobster Benedict as their usual order.
- RecommendsCalls it a wonderful brunch spot and names the lobster Benedict as their usual order. r/orlando, Feb 2025
6.Christo's Cafe, College Park
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/orlando
Most commenters recommend Christo's Cafe, and several name the College Park location for breakfast. A couple of diners name it in answer to a pancake question, and one says the pancakes are especially good. A couple prefer it to Shakers, and one suggests sitting outside. One diner says quality slipped after new owners took over.
College Park
- RecommendsNames Christos in College Park as a greasy spoon breakfast option. r/orlando, Oct 2026
- CaveatSays quality slipped after new owners took over, so they stopped going before the pandemic. r/orlando, Dec 2024
7.Papi's Burritos, East End Market
10 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many people recommend Papi's Burritos for breakfast burritos, and several name the East End Market stall. A few diners praise the taste, one singling out the vegetarian burrito and its cilantro sauce. One diner says weekend parking is a hassle, and one finds the burrito small and pricey for its ingredients.
East End Market
- RecommendsSays the vegetarian breakfast burrito was very good and praises the cilantro sauce from a recent visit. r/orlando, Nov 2024
- MixedCalls it the top local burrito, but says weekend parking is a serious hassle. r/orlando, Jul 2026
8.Johnny's Diner, Curry Ford
10 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many diners recommend Johnny's Diner, which has more than one location; a few diners name the Curry Ford outlet. A few praise the food or breakfast, and a couple call it good value. One says the Curry Ford location keeps an old-school diner feel.
Curry Ford
- RecommendsRecommends Johnny's Diner on University or Curry Ford. r/orlando, Oct 2026
9.Sideward Brewing
10 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many people recommend Sideward Brewing, and several single out its breakfast burrito. Two diners call the burrito excellent, one rates it the best they have had in the city, and one says it is good enough for any meal. A few point to Sundays, one adds that it is also available on weekends, and one suggests arriving early since it runs out.
- RecommendsRecommends the breakfast burritos here on Sundays. r/orlando, Nov 2025
10.Stasio's
10 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many people recommend Stasio's, and most name it when asked about bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches. One diner who tried it for the first time calls it the best bacon, egg and cheese they have had, and one praises the rolls. One suggests it for a to-go breakfast sandwich, and one says its breakfast sandwiches are served all day.
- RecommendsNamed as the top pick for a bacon egg and cheese. r/orlando, Jul 2024
11.Nick's Diner
10 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many diners recommend Nick's Diner for breakfast, and a few praise its grits, two of them naming the shrimp and grits. One says the Rosemont-area location serves the shrimp and cheesy grits on weekends, and one advises asking for the special grits used in that dish. One says the grits need no extra salt or pepper, and one calls the homemade food great.
- RecommendsNames Nick's as a breakfast recommendation. r/orlando, Dec 2023
12.Drunken Monkey
7 people recommendvia r/orlando
Most visitors recommend Drunken Monkey, and several name its breakfast burritos, with a couple singling out the small Lil Sumpin Burrito. A few mention vegan or vegetarian options, one calling the vegan breakfast items good but not as good as a favorite closed vegan spot, and one is unsure whether it is still fully vegan or vegetarian. One finds the simple breakfast options tasty.
- RecommendsLoves its breakfast burritos, especially the small grilled one that makes a quick bite; the larger ones are solid too. r/orlando, Jan 2024
- MixedDescribes a broad selection of options, though uncertain whether the place is still entirely vegan or vegetarian. r/orlando, Aug 2026
13.Peach Valley Cafe
7 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many commenters recommend Peach Valley Cafe, a chain; one places it in SoDo. One diner calls its grits the best and holds other grits to them as the standard. One found the prices reasonable on a visit, and one lists it with the fancier, pricier options.
- RecommendsSays this is pretty good among the suggested options. r/orlando, Oct 2025
14.Another Broken Egg Cafe
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/orlando
Another Broken Egg is a chain; the recommendations cover the chain, and the only outlet a commenter names is the Semoran Boulevard one. Most who weigh in recommend it, and a couple single out its city grits. A couple praise the pancakes, one visitor eating the gluten-free ones most mornings. One finds it pricey, one says the Semoran location is decent for a chain, and one wants chef-driven food instead.
- RecommendsSays Another Broken Egg's city grits rank among their favorites, made with gouda and other ingredients. r/orlando, Jun 2024
- CaveatDismisses it as only offering eggs, saying they want higher-quality, chef-driven food instead. r/orlando, Feb 2025
15.Rusteak, Thornton Park
6 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many people recommend RusTeak in Thornton Park, and several name it as a brunch option. One puts it in the cozy tier for a group brunch. A couple of diners praise its grits, one naming the shrimp and grits.
Thornton Park
- RecommendsPlaces it in the top cozy tier for a group brunch and notes it is in Thornton Park. r/orlando, Aug 2026
16.Delaney's Tavern
5 people recommendvia r/orlando
Five commenters recommend Delaney's Tavern for brunch. One describes a weekend brunch with a la carte and buffet options, and another says the food is good and the mimosas are just okay. Commenters disagree on whether bottomless mimosas are offered.
- RecommendsPointed to its weekend brunch, offering both menu ordering and buffet choices plus a bottomless drink option. r/orlando, Oct 2025
17.Mecatos Bakery
5 people recommendvia r/orlando
Five commenters recommend Mecatos Bakery for breakfast. One suggests it for a Colombian breakfast, and one says the Hoffner location is better known for hot dogs but has awesome breakfast. Commenters name both the Curry Ford and Hoffner locations.
- RecommendsNames this bakery as an answer to the breakfast and coffee question, with no further detail. r/orlando, Oct 2024
Questions people ask
- Which breakfast places do Orlando locals recommend most?
- Right now the most-recommended are White Wolf Cafe, Shakers American Cafe, College Park and Santiago's Bodega, ranked by how many different people vouched for each one. Every place lists the reasons people gave and the caveats they raised, with a link to the original comment.
- How is this list made?
- It is built from public Reddit discussions — 201 comments from 189 people across r/orlando and r/florida. We paraphrase why each place is recommended, keep the negatives and caveats in, and link to the original comment so you can read the source yourself. We never invent details.
- Are these paid placements?
- No. Nothing here is sponsored, paid or ranked by a business. Places are included only because real people recommended them in public conversations, and every claim links back to its source.
- How recent are these recommendations?
- This map was last refreshed November 13, 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time, so confirm current details directly before you rely on them.
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