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Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Salt Lake City area by diners

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Breakfast holds a special place in American culture, serving not only as a source of nourishment to start the day but an opportunity to create traditions. It's a and is often regarded as the most important meal of the day, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.

While staples like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are common nationwide, regional preferences showcase America's culinary diversity. In the South, biscuits and gravy are a staple, while the East Coast is known for dishes like eggs Benedict and bagels with lox. The Midwest often favors hearty skillet breakfasts, while the Southwest's spicy breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros reflect the region's Mexican influence.

There are a wide variety of restaurants that serve breakfast today. Traditional diners often feature laminated menus filled with pages of combo meals pairing eggs with a breakfast meat of your choice served alongside hash browns, buttered toast, and endless coffee refills. Then there are modern breakfast spots that embrace innovation, adding global influences and creative twists to traditional dishes. Avocado toast, kimchi fried rice, and churro waffles are some of the more recent popular offerings that reflect how multicultural flavors have become part of contemporary breakfast traditions.

American breakfast culture has evolved significantly over the years. In the mid-20th century, diners and coffee shops dominated the morning meal landscape, catering to workers and families with fast, affordable options. Then, the rise of fast-food chains in the 1960s and 1970s shifted breakfast trends, introducing convenient grab-and-go items like McDonald's Egg McMuffin. By the early 2000s, the brunch boom transformed weekends into social events, with restaurants offering elaborate dishes, bottomless mimosas, craft Bloody Marys, and vibrant atmospheres that encourage extended Saturday and Sunday morning dining experiences.

Today, breakfast culture continues to balance nostalgia with innovation as classic comforts meet modern trends in both casual diners and brunch destinations, ensuring that morning meals remain a meaningful and celebrated part of life.

Curious about where to head near Salt Lake City for your next breakfast or brunch? compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Salt Lake City area based on diners' reviews on as of March 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp that are open at 7 a.m. and are within a 10-kilometer radius of Salt Lake City were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 15 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to discover new inventive egg-centric dishes or time-honored classics for your next leisurely morning!

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#29. Red Moose Coffee Company

- Rating: 4.0/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1693 South 900th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Eggsburgh

- Rating: 4.0/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 West Broadway Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#27. Alberto's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 511 South 300th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Ramblin Roads

- Rating: 4.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 544 West 400th North Bountiful, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Comfort Food
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#24. Ogie's Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3515 South Redwood Road West Valley City, Utah
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Penny Ann's Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (845 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1856 West 5400 South Taylorsville, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Comfort Food
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#22. The Rose Establishment

- Rating: 4.1/5 (739 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 235 South 400th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. Over The Counter Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2343 East 3300th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#19. Publik Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 931 East 900th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. La Barba Coffee + Tacos

- Rating: 4.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 East 900th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Adelaide Urban Brasserie

- Rating: 4.2/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 131 South 300th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#16. Straw Market

- Rating: 4.2/5 (478 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 390 4th Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Cafes
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#14. Great Harvest Bread - Holladay

- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4655 South 2300 East Ste 105 Holladay, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#13. Banbury Cross Donuts

- Rating: 4.3/5 (521 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 705 South 700th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Egg Break

- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 193 West 2100 South Expy South Salt Lake, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#11. Publik Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.3/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 502 East 3rd Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Roots Caf茅

- Rating: 4.4/5 (770 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3474 South 2300th East East Millcreek, Utah
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#8. Alice's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 94 North 400th West North Salt Lake, Utah
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#7. The People's Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 177 East 200 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
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#6. The Park Caf茅

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1935 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 604 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Coffee & Tea
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#4. The Honeysuckle Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1588 South Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#3. Loki Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 East 900th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Our Kitchen Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 985 North Redwood Road North Salt Lake, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Hruska's Kolaches

- Rating: 4.7/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2030 South 900th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.

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