As the great Ron Swanson once said, “There has never been a sadness that can’t be cured by breakfast food.” We definitely agree, so we’ve chosen our favorite breakfast and brunch joints in every state in the U.S.. Why not plan a road trip to fill that pancakes-and-eggs hole in your life?
Alabama
You will have no trouble wolfing down this big bad breakfast.
5361 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA, +1 205-490-7568
Courtesy of Big Bad Breakfast
Mexican Benedict | Courtesy of Middleway Cafe
Alaska
Vegan or gluten-free, sweet or savory, there’s something for everyone here.
1200 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA, +1 907-272-6433
Mexican Benedict, Courtesy of Middleway Cafe
The Farm at South Mountain, Phoenix | Back to Your Roots, Courtesy of Morning Glory Cafe at The Farm at South Mountain
Arizona
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city at the peaceful and leafy Morning Glory Café, where you can enjoy fresh and wholesome ingredients.
6106 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA, +1 602-276-6360
Back to Your Roots, Courtesy of Morning Glory Cafe at The Farm at South Mountain
Arkansas
Supreme coffee and quality food can be found at the Depot, as well as at four other locations.
548 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA, +1 479-443-9900
Courtesy of Arsaga’s at the Depot
Freshly Baked Croissants | Courtesy of Mayfield Bakery & Cafe
California
Their soft, flaky croissants will brighten up any morning.
Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA, +1 650-853-9200
Freshly Baked Croissants, Courtesy of Mayfield Bakery & Cafe
Colorado
Biscuits, gravy, chicken, bacon, and cheese… what more could you want?
141 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, USA, +1 303-377-7900
3237 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA, +1 303-377-7900
4275 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212, USA, +1 303-377-7900
The Franklin, Courtesy of Denver Biscuit Company
French Toast | Courtesy of Bella's Cafe
Connecticut
Visiting New Haven? Fuel up with french toast.
896 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06515, USA, +1 203-387-7107
French Toast, Courtesy of Bella’s Cafe
Klondlike Kate's Restaurant & Saloon, Newark | Brunch Plate, Courtesy of Klondlike Kate's Restaurant and Saloon
Delaware
Klondlike Kate’s Restaurant & Saloon
Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday in this beautifully furnished 1880’s building.
158 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711, USA, +1 302-737-6100
Brunch Plate, Courtesy of Klondlike Kate’s Restaurant and Saloon
Florida
Nostalgic southern comfort food and baked goods.
617 Primrose Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, USA, +1 407-203-0727
Breakfast Club, Courtesy of Se7enbites
Canoe, Atlanta | Cornmeal and Georgia Pecan Pancakes, Courtesy of Canoe Restaurant
Georgia
Savor the pancake stacks whilst enjoying views of the Chattahoochee River.
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA, +1 770-432-2663
Cornmeal and Georgia Pecan Pancakes, Courtesy of Canoe Restaurant | Cornmeal and Georgia Pecan Pancakes, Courtesy of Canoe Restaurant
Hawaii
Specializing in udon, congee, and other Pan-Asian breakfast food.
1145 12th Ave C, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA, +1 808-732-8920
Loco Moco Skillet, Courtesy of Koko Head Cafe
Idaho
Fresh and locally sourced, brunch is served Saturday and Sunday.
199 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702, USA, +1 208-287-1700
Brunch, Courtesy of Fork
Illinois
Pig out on pork belly in this traditional Chicago inn.
2657 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA, +1 773-276-7110
Pork Belly Benedict, Courtesy of Longman Eagle
Indiana
The freshly baked buns are the star of this Indy cafe.
534 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA, +1 317-986-5131
Pastries, Courtesy of Milktooth
The Cafe, Ames | Courtesy of The Cafe
Iowa
The huge menu makes it difficult to decide, so why not just order everything!
2616 Northridge Pkwy, Ames, IA 50010, USA, +1 515-292-0100
Courtesy of The Cafe
Doo-Dah Diner, Wichita | Pancakes, Courtesy of Doo-Dah Diner
Kansas
Your favorite comfort food with a special gourmet twist.
206 E Kellogg St, Wichita, KS 67202, USA, +1 316-265-7011
Pancakes, Courtesy of Doo-Dah Diner
Kentucky
Breakfast how it should be: simple and filling.
1101 Lydia St, Louisville, KY 40217, USA, +1 502-718-6002
Loaded Potato Omelette, Courtesy of Lydia House
Louisiana
Breakfast in style with dishes drawing from Cajun, French and Italian influences.
214 E Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA, +1 337-233-9449
Biscuits, Courtesy of The French Press
Maine
The brunch you’ll want to clear the weekend for. If only we could start every day with poutine.
106 High St, Portland, ME 04101, USA, +1 207-518-9283
Poutine and Eggs with a Bloody Mary, Courtesy of Little Tap House
The Food Market, Baltimore | Courtesy of The Food Market
Maryland
Delicious pancakes in bustling surroundings. Brunch is served Friday to Sunday.
1017 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211, +1 410-366-0606
Courtesy of The Food Market
Massachusetts
Nothing beats freshly baked pastries and house-made granola.
138 Green St #5, Worcester, MA 01604, USA, +1 774-243-6944
Housemade Granola, Courtesy of BirchTree Bread Company
Michigan
Breakfast, lunch, booze; brunch is this place’s specialty.
719 Griswold St #180, Detroit, MI 48226, USA, +1 313-962-9106
Corned Beef Eggs Benedict, Courtesy of Dime Store
Minnesota
Quirky restaurant serving heavenly breakfast and brunches.
80 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA, +1 612-332-4700
Banana Foster French Toast, Courtesy of Hell’s Kitchen
Mississippi
Fluffy pancakes and crispy bacon, perfectly paired with tea and coffee.
7048 Old Canton Rd #1008, Ridgeland, MS 39157, USA, +1 769-300-4948
Courtesy of High Biscuits
Walt waffle | Courtesy of Cafe Berlin
Missouri
Hearty portions and a laid-back vibe.
220 N 10th St, Columbia, MO 65201, USA, +1 573-441-0400
Walt waffle, Courtesy of Cafe Berlin
Breakfast Burrito | Courtesy of Roadhouse Diner
Montana
American classics in a log cabin setting.
613 15th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401, USA, +1 406-788-8839
Breakfast Burrito, Courtesy of Roadhouse Diner
Nebraska
Coffee and crepes, what more do you need?
727 S 11th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA, +1 402-435-1133
Crepe, Courtesy of Cultiva Espresso & Crepes
Wet Hen Cafe, Reno | Croissant Sandwich, Courtesy of Wet Hen Cafe
Nevada
Family-run cafe serving up breakfast classics and home bakes.
3979 S McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89502, USA, +1 775-657-8880
Croissant Sandwich, Courtesy of Wet Hen Cafe
New Hampshire
Comfort food served 24-hours. Make sure you add their famous Mug O’ Bacon to your order!
61 Lowell St, Manchester, NH 03101, USA, +1 603-626-1118
137 Rockingham Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053, USA, +1 603-552-3091
63 Union Square, Milford, NH 03055, USA, +1 603-249-9222
Stuffed French Toast, Courtesy of Red Arrow Diner
The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar, Cape May | Courtesy of The Mad Batter
New Jersey
Fresh and tasty breakfasts in Cape May.
Carroll Villa Hotel, 19 Jackson St, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA, +1 609-884-5970
Courtesy of The Mad Batter
Frontier, Albuquerque | Breakfast Burrito, Courtesy of Frontier Restaurant
New Mexico
This student favorite serves breakfast every day from 5am to 1am.
2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA, +1 505-266-0550
Breakfast Burrito, Courtesy of Frontier Restaurant
New York
Some say they serve the best pancakes in New York. We’d say they’re probably right!
120 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, USA, +1 212-219-0666
73 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, USA, +1 212-206-6200
Nutella Pancakes, Courtesy of Bubbys
North Carolina
Serving Southern classics, Angie’s is guaranteed to become your new favorite.
1340 W Garner Rd, Garner, NC 27529, USA, +1 919-661-6707
North Dakota
The Scotch Eggs are the brunch favorite here, providing the necessary fried meat and egg every morning needs.
210 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA, +1 701-478-1990
Scotch Egg, Courtesy of The Boiler Room
Ohio
Delectable pastries for your morning sugar rush, plus healthy and vegan options.
891 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA, +1 614-947-0976
247 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA, +1 614-817-1778
Red Velvet Croissant, Courtesy of The Angry Baker
Oklahoma
Named after your favorite condiment and serving breakfast food all day long.
123 E Main St, Norman, OK 73069, USA, +1 405-701-1143
Waffles, Courtesy of Syrup
Oregon
Buttery biscuits with all the fillings you could possibly desire.
1100 SE Division St #100, Portland, OR 97202, USA, +1 503-236-3346
125 NE Schuyler St, Portland, OR 97212, USA, +1 503-719-5357
2204 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211, USA, +1 503-477-6605
Courtesy of Pine State Biscuits
Square Cafe, Pittsburgh | Courtesy of Square Cafe
Pennsylvania
Seasonal menu serving classic American pancakes and crepes.
1137 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, USA, +1 412-244-8002
Courtesy of Square Cafe
Rhode Island
The brunchy-est brunch that ever brunched a brunch, plus great vegan options.
318 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909, USA, +1 401-861-1770
Nova Scotia Eggs Benedict, Courtesy of Julians
South Carolina
The best brunch for Lowcountry classics.
207 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403, USA, +1 843-937-0930
Big Nasty Biscuit, Courtesy of Hominy Grill and Robert Stehling
South Dakota
All-American ’50s diner classics in a retro environment.
121 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA, +1 605-335-4977
Waffles, Courtesy of The Phillips Avenue Diner
Tennessee
Get your daily protein fix with the steak and biscuit benedict.
150 3rd Ave S #110, Nashville, TN 37201, USA, +1 615-724-1762
Steak and Biscuit Benedict, Courtesy of The Southern Steak and Oyster
Loaded Potato with two eggs | Courtesy of Seven Mile Cafe
Texas
From french toast, to breakfast burritos and acai bowls, you’re bound to find something to your taste.
529 Bolivar St, Denton, TX 76201, USA, +1 940-808-0200
Loaded Potato with two eggs, Courtesy of Seven Mile Cafe
Guru's Cafe, Provo | Philly French Toast, Courtesy of Guru Cafe
Utah
Start with one of the hearty Mexican dishes, finish with the Philly stuffed French toast.
45 Center St, Provo, UT 84606, USA, +1 801-375-4878
Philly French Toast, Courtesy of Guru Cafe
Vermont
The interiors look just as good as the food.
1 Lawson Ln, Burlington, VT 05401, USA, +1 802-846-7446
Gluten Free Pancakes, Courtesy of Magnolia Bistro
Kind Roots Cafe, Lexington | Cinnamon Roll, Courtesy of Kind Roots Cafe
Virginia
Home to epic cinnamon rolls.
College Square, 790 N Lee Hwy, Lexington, VA 24450, USA, +1 540-460-5697
Cinnamon Roll, Courtesy of Kind Roots Cafe
Stuffed Biscuit | Courtesy of Art House Cafe
Washington
For a gourmet twist on the American classics.
Art House Cafe, N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403, USA, +1 253-212-2011
Stuffed Biscuit, Courtesy of Art House Cafe
Bagel and lox | Courtesy of Later Alligator
West Virginia
Indulge in the breakfast croissant or bagels whilst chilling in their garden terrace.
2145 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003, USA, +1 304-233-1606
Bagel and lox, Courtesy of Later Alligator
Wisconsin
The higher the stack the better!
118 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA, +1 608-661-5559
Pancakes, Courtesy of Marigold Kitchen
Wyoming
Where they serve home-baked cruffins, need we say more?
404 S 4th St, Laramie, WY 82070, USA, +1 307-745-9738
Cruffins, Courtesy of Alibi Pub