Wake up hungry and explore the Triangle’s tastiest breakfast spots — from cozy diners serving up Southern classics to trendy cafés with creative twists on your morning favorites. Whether you’re craving fluffy pancakes, buttery biscuits, or the perfec...
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Chapel Hill
Durham
Carrboro
Just Coffee
Chapel Hill
Start your morning in Chapel Hill with a hearty Southern breakfast or a cozy café brunch. From fluffy biscuits to farm-fresh omelets and locally roasted coffee, the town’s breakfast scene blends classic comfort with creative flavor. The perfect way t...
Best grits in the area.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Entirely vegan. The bacon is as good as the real thing!
Coco Bistro & Bar - STE 180, Chapel Hill, NC
The omelets and fresh juices are great. The monthly specials add a unique touch!
First Watch
I come for the Vietnamese iced coffee and leave with some sweet and savory bakery treats.
Guglhupf Bake Shop
Non-greasy food and unique drinks. Also has a Chapel Hill location!
Drift Coffee & Kitchen
The quiches are to die for and entirely home made.
New Hope Market | Chapel Hill NC
My mouth waters just thinking about the signature cornflake french toast.
Carolina Coffee Shop Menu | Chapel Hill Restaurant — Carolina Coffee Shop
Durham
Durham’s breakfast scene is a delicious mix of Southern comfort and creative flair. From bustling bakeries to laid-back brunch spots, the city serves up everything from flaky biscuits to inventive takes on morning classics. It’s the perfect place to ...
THE BEST breakfast food in Durham with an awesome outdoor space for eating.
Guglhupf - Artisan Bakery & Restaurant, Durham NC
Has a great variety of different breakfast foods with lots of cozy seating.
Bull and Bean | Menus | Durham
Classic diner food with unique eggs benedicts and always a side of fresh fruit. Yum!
Brigs at the Park Restaurant
Simple breakfast food but the MINI CAKES ARE SO CUTE AND YUMMY!
Dulce Cafe
Artisan coffee with fresh made-to-order churros. My kid loves this place!
Cocoa Cinnamon
Many come for the donuts but the breakfast food is top notch as well.
Monuts
Blue crab omelets and crispy duck hash? Southern AND unique.
True Flavors Diner
Carrboro
Carrboro’s breakfast scene blends cozy charm with local flavor, offering everything from hearty Southern plates to quick coffee-and-pastry stops. Each spot brings its own warmth, making every morning feel a little more special.
The eggs benedicts are perfect with a side of healthy greens.
Breakaway Carrboro
Elevated diner food that pays all the employees a living wage.
Grata Diner
A unique coffee shop with woodsy outdoor seating. I love to bring my dog along.
Caffè Driade
Just Coffee
These coffee shops focus purely on the craft of coffee. No food, just expertly brewed espresso, pour-overs, and specialty drinks in calm, minimalist spaces made for sipping and slowing down.
Great coffee drinks with woodsy, outdoor seating. I love to bring my dog along!
Caffè Driade
Located in the library and hires people of ALL abilities. I always grab a cup before I borrow a book.
B3 Coffee
High end coffee for the high end coffee lover
Gray Squirrel Coffee Company
A broad selection of teas. Like, they have so many teas. The coffee is great too!
Lanza’s Cafe
A colorful cafe with some cheap snacks and breakfast bites.
Bean Traders
Best place for meeting and studying.
Open Eye Cafe
Best place for meeting people or studying by yourself.
