20 Orlando hole-in-the-wall breakfast spots worth getting out of bed for

903 Mills Market Cafe

903 S Mills Ave, 407-898-4392
Located right on Mills, this cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat while enjoying the scenery. With an outdoor eating area, guests are able to enjoy their meals with a summer breeze. Known for their comfort food, the “NickGriddle” and “B.E.L.T” can’t be passed up.
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Bagel King

1455 E Semoran Blvd, 407-657-6266
Home to kettle-baked bagel, the finished product has a crunchy exterior with a deliciously soft inside, made to perfection. With an array of bagel flavors and both sweet and savory schmears, you’d think these masterpieces came straight out of New York.
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Buttermilk Bakery

1198 Orange Ave, 407-422-4015
Delicious doesn’t even begin how to describe this place. With baked good crisped to perfection and “Chilaquiles Verdes” flavored beautifully, this bakery is a brunch favorite. The baked good options are extensive and incorporate both sweet and savory options to accompany any mood you are in.
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Cafe Linger

42912 Edgewater Dr, 407-930-0473
Kick back, relax and enjoy some european baked goods and dishes. The avocado toast is is taken to the next level with its addition of fresh roma tomatoes and basil, and the loaded crepe is savory and mouth-wateringly good with its sunny side up egg, creamy likes and chive.
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Carol’s Place

3421 S Orange Ave, 407-251-8860
With a warm and welcoming feel, Carol’s Place is home to regular breakfast lovers and tourists alike. The large-portioned meals are cooked with care and the room offers a southern feel. The waffle topped high with fruit is Place favorite and the omelet is absolutely stuffed with the meat and veggies of your choosing.
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Christo’s Cafe

1815 Edgewater Dr, 407-425-8136
The second you enter this cafe, you are bound to feel like you just walked into your very own neighborhood diner. With a home-like feel, the food tastes like it came straight out of your grandma’s kitchen. For some classic pancakes and french toast, this is the spot to hit.
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Chubby’s Family Restaurant

10376 E Colonial Dr, 407-380-6006
This all-American diner offers a vintage ambiance to accompany its classic dishes. The smell of wafted bacon the second you enter the building, along with a generous greet from a server. “Sherry’s Skillet” offers crispy potatoes and savory sausage, matched perfectly with the sauteed onions.
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DaJen Eats

4845 N Orange Blossom Trl, 407-286-4983
Located inside a gas station, yes, you heard that right, Dajen Eats offers a Jamaican flair on vegan recipes. The “Chick’n Biscuit Sammy” is incredible with its seitan-made “chicken” on the buttermilk biscuit that can even be made spicy.
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Daybreak Diner

3335 Curry Ford Rd, 407-898-8338
Known for classic country cooking, Daybreak Diner offers an extensive menu from eggs to the well-loved “Chicken Fried Chicken and Gravy.” You can even enjoy a mimosa with your breakfast at this location to kick things up a notch.
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Dixie Belle Cafe

7125 South Orange Ave, 407-812-7012
This family-owned cafe incorporates American dishes with some Mexican favorites. For some catfish and eggs or even an open face omelet, breakfast here is meant to be memorable.
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Junior’s Diner

2920 Corrine Dr, 407-894-8871
For a well-made classic breakfast, Junior’s Diner is the eatery for you. Whether you want two eggs and some meat, or a stacked breakfast sandwich, you can get what you want. This create-your-own style diner breakfast keeps people coming back.
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Latin Square

250 S Orange Ave, 407-608-4181
This Latin spot offers food at a fast paced with a whole lot a flavor. The natural ingredients make their meals memorable and the eatery also offers vegetarian options. The breakfast sandwiches and platters are traditional but made original with cuban toast.
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Linda’s Winter Park Diner

1700 W Fairbanks Ave, 407-644-2343
This home-style cooking offers up some mouth-watering pancakes and omelets. The golden french toast drizzled with maple syrup is about as perfect as any french toast can get, and you will never have to ask for more gravy on your biscuits.
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Noir Cafe

9 South Orange Ave, 407-751-4374
This Italian kitchen cooks up some authentic dishes, favoring the country’s native flavors and foods. To accompany the foods, the company prides itself in its coffee that balances “taste, aroma and body.”
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Orlando Meats

728 Virginia Dr, 407-598-0700
This family-owned location dedicates its business to serving only the best meats and this includes to breakfast dishes as well. From sandwiches as unique as an “Egg Meatmuffin” to dishes as traditional as “The Standard,” any meat lover will be destined to enjoy this spot.
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Pizza Bruno

3990 Curry Ford Rd
Although brunch at this location is only served on Saturday and Sunday, the options are unique and fit the place incredibly well. The “Dutch Baby” is a wood-fired pancake served with amish butter and maple syrup and is so remarkable and something like you’ve never tasted before. For something more savory, the frittata is equally as delectable and fresh.
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Rey's Cuban Cafe

7800 S US Hwy 17, 407-260-2434
For a classic cuban meal with unparalleled flavor, Rey’s Cuban Cafe is a staple restaurant. “The Tortilla de Pla?tanos Maduros” incorporates fresh plaintains inside the omelet with a side of Cuban toast that will keep you wanting more.
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Sausage Shack

400 W New England Ave, 407-576-9552
With sausage crisp and savory, any breakfast sandwich is found to be delectable. One of the best parts about breakfast for this location is the option to build your own meal. Although they have suggestions, what you want is what you get.
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Shakers American Cafe

1308 Edgewater Dr, 407-422-3534
This quant, family-style breakfast spot offer a wide range of breakfast items to accommodate for all palate cravings. With numerous awards and the title as the Best Breakfast in Orlando, Shakers is a staple for Orlando breakfast lovers. The “Maple Grazed Pork Belly Eggs Benedict” is to-die for and their “Breakfast Quesadilla” is just as good.
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The Waterfront

4201 South Orange Ave, 407-866-0468
The fare coming out of the kitchen of this lakeside bar/restaurant isn’t just a notch above its Julie’s Waterfront days, but downright impressive. The crab benedict has a generous amount of toppings on top of its deliciously toasted english muffin and the french toast bread pudding is out of this world.
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