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10 Fort Lauderdale Breakfast Spots You Need to Try

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day for a good reason. Here in Fort Lauderdale, there are so many wonderful places to eat that have diverse and mouth-watering breakfast items on the menu. I’ve put together a list of breakfast restaurants known to satisfy and delight their customers with their dishes. You don’t have to be a breakfast person to enjoy food at these spots.

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Whether you are looking for a fancy sit-down breakfast place, a quick stop for pastries and coffe, or even a restaurant that serves breakfast all day long, the places listed in this article have options that will suit anyone’s pallet. As the saying goes, “Eat breakfast like a king!”, here in South Florida! 


O-B House – Fort Lauderdale

333 Himmarshee St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: (954) 530-7520
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O-B House is a lively cafe that serves breakfast items all day. Located on SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale, O-B House is a one-minute walk away from the Museum of Discovery and Science. The cafe itself is a simple, yet bright space that now has a new and expansive outdoor courtyard. You can order amazing oven-baked, buttermilk pancakes like their Fresh Strawberry pancake. If you are looking for a more sustainable item, you can try their Breakfast Sandwiches like The Best Morning Ever made with eggs on buttermilk biscuits. Have a little buzz at breakfast with some of their alcoholic beverages like the Mimosa. 


Nanou French Bakery & Cafe

2915 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Nanou French Bakery and Cafe is located on the famous Las Olas Boulevard, right in front of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach. The restaurant is described as a warm nook with outdoor seating. Nanou French Bakery is a family-run business that is open all week long from 7 am to 3 pm! At Nanou’s, everything is handmade from the Cromelet to the Savory Crepe! Along with the breakfast dishes, you can order simple sides like avocado, bacon, or salad. The Nanouccino is a must-try here. It contains two shots of Espresso and can be served hot or cold. 


Fresh First

1637 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: (954) 763-3344
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Fresh First is a laid-back eatery that serves fresh breakfast and lunch fare. It is located in South Florida at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel. It was first opened in 2013 as the first 100% gluten-free restaurant and juicery in Fort Lauderdale and it’s just an amazing place to eat in the city. Specialties like the Classic BLT and the American Breakfast are must-have breakfast items here. You can also have lunch bowls like Fiesta Brown Rice or Moroccan Greens. Try their juices like Orange, or smoothies like Luscious Lime, to get the full Fresh First experience!

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Joe’s Cafe

1913 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: (954) 760-5637
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Located in Harbor Shops, Fort Lauderdale, Joe’s Cafe serves all American breakfast and lunch staples. The restaurant is informal and comes with an indoor train and outdoor swing booth! It’s a fun and relaxing place to bring the whole family! At Joe’s, breakfast entrees are served with coffee from 6:30 am to 9 am. You can choose items like Two Eggs or Banana Walnut Pancakes. From Joe’s Favorites part of the menu, You should definitely have Joe’s Hangover that includes a cheeseburger and two eggs!


The Original Pancake House

2851 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Phone: (954) 564-8881
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At The Original Pancake House, you can enjoy signature pancakes and another classic, all-American breakfast items all day long! This casual breakfast restaurant was originally founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke! Now it is open 7 days a week! When you are at TOPH, you must try the most popular dishes like the Western Omelet, Buttermilk Pancakes, Belgian Waffle, and the Breakwich! The Famous Apple Pancake is famous for a reason, you definitely need to have it when you come!


Jet Runway Cafe

5540 NW 21st Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 958-9900
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Located in the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Jet Runway Café serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Sunday! It is an upscale eatery that is always busy. As you are digging into modern American foods, you will have great views of airplanes taking off and landing. When you are at Jet’s for breakfast, you should definitely have the Breakfast Burrito. Sandwiches and Burgers like the Runway Wrap or the California Club are excellent choices to have for Brunch or Lunch. The Fried Bread Pudding is a sinful treat on the menu that is too good to pass up. 


Floridian Restaurant

1410 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 463-4041
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The Floridian Restaurant sits right on Las Olas Boulevard and is the perfect place to eat and people watch 24/7. That’s right, they are open 24 hours. Every. Single. Day. At Floridan Restaurant, you can enjoy authentic food made with the freshest ingredients all day long. Try some of the restaurant’s most favorite breakfast items like the 222 Breakfast Special or the Sausage Benedict! At the Floridian, you can even have Seafood Breakfast items like the Smoked Salmon and Bagel.

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OCEAN2000

2000 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Phone: (954) 556-7667
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Ocean2000 is located in the Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale and has incredible views of the ocean from their spectacular veranda! At Ocean2000, they serve American Dishes with a little Latin spice, giving you a regionally influenced experience. It is a very high-end restaurant that will not disappoint you. While you are at Ocean2000, you absolutely must try breakfast items like the Smoked Salmon Platter, Avocado Toast, and their Buttermilk Pancakes. The breakfast items come with very fresh sides like Yogurt Parfait or a pastry!


The Foxy Brown

476 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (754) 200-4236
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The Foxy Brown is an informal American bistro that serves upscale brunch dishes on the weekends! Here, brunch is served from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. You can start off your brunch with glazed Doughnut Holes or Biscuit and Gravy. The main platters include mouthwatering items like Raspberry and White Chocolate Pancakes, Short Rib Benedict, and the Night Gritty. I would also recommend trying the Sunrise Arepa! You can top off this delicious breakfast with beverages like Bloody Mary’s or Mimosa’s.  


Top Hat Deli

415 NE 3rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 900-3896
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The Top Hat Deli is a family-run restaurant that looks old-schooled but serves fresh, new-wave dishes! Located in a quaint restaurant, they are open every day of the week and are praised for their warm and excellent service! At Top Hat Deli, you can look forward to amazing breakfast food items like Steak and Eggs or Matzo Brei with matzo scramble, walnuts, cinnamon, and sugar! For something a little more traditional, you can try Top Hat’s classic, blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes! 

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Written by Sariah Amin

Sariah is a content writer and graduate student at the University of South Florida. When she is not writing, Sariah enjoys going to the beach, going on walks and finding fun places to eat!