Orlando can be limited when it comes to yummy breakfast places. Breakfast and brunch are the perfect times to see friends who go to other schools or squeeze in that extra hour of family bonding. Plus, after eating Corn Flakes all week, it’s always great to try some new, delicious foods. It is a guarantee that these breakfast cafes will have something you’ll love, and they’ll even upstage your homemade omelet or pancake stack.
Peach Valley Cafe
Peach Valley is a classic and perfect breakfast cafe. The selection is limited to a typical American breakfast, but the food is fresh and delicious. The waiters are always friendly and accommodating. The only downside is that on weekends the wait can sometimes top 40 minutes. However, Peach Valley is worth it. The cafe’s pancakes and waffles always arrive at your table warm and fluffy, and the omelets are a bundle of cheesy goodness. The food is inexpensive as far as breakfast cafés go and is definitely worth the stop on a Saturday morning.
Hours: 7 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
What’s yummy: Sunrise breakfast wrap- egg whites, provolone cheese and red peppers in a whole-wheat wrap- $5.25
Valley Omelet- choice of bacon, ham or sausage with choice of American, provolone, cheddar, or Swiss cheese- $7.75
Healthy choice: Yogurt Crunch Parfait- $5.95
Low-Fat Yogurt, Granola, Muffin & Seasonal Fruit Platter $7.75
Locations: 1210 S. International Parkway, Suite 108, Heathrow, FL 32746
5072 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
2849 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 310, Orlando, FL 32806
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, although pricey, has a delicious variety of breakfast and lunch foods. The best items on the menu are the Belgian waffles, and the cafe offers a wide selection of fresh fruit for toppings. The wooden benches and outdoor seating are a nice place to wait for your table because sometimes you will be sitting around for up to an hour. The staff and waiters are always chirpy, and you would be hard pressed to find a more cheerful café in the Central Florida area.
Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
What’s yummy: Chocolate Chip Waffle- $7.49
Apple-Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast- $8.49
Southwest Omelet- tomato, onion, jalapeño and pepper jack cheese, petal sauce and salsa- $9.99
Side of home fries- $3.99
Healthy choice: Breakfast salad- yogurt, granola, honey, fruit- small $4.99, large $7.99
Locations: 345 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
504 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828
1032 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
7512 Doctor Phillips Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
Briarpatch Restaurant
Enjoy a casual brunch at the bar or sit at one of the outside tables and watch people stroll down Park Avenue. With multiple options of eggs, omelets, pancakes and fruit, Briarpatch caters to people with many different tastes. The food is slightly expensive, but the quality is excellent and the portions are large. The peaceful atmosphere and scrumptious food makes Briarpatch consistently one of the best restaurants to dine at, both for breakfast and lunch.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7 A.M. to 5 P.M., Sunday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
What’s yummy: Two egg breakfast special- $8.50
Raspberry lemon crème pancakes- $9.95
Healthy choice: Egg white, tomato & basil omelet- $10.50
Fruit & berry smoothie- $5.95
Location: 252 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
