Beach Breakfasts

1. Avocado Benedict

Travel back in time at Sunliner Diner, where you'll find all your favorite breakfast items. This diner serves classic dishes but also has innovative breakfast offerings like its egg white omelet and dream boat waffles. One of our favorites is the avocado Benedict. This dish features two poached eggs on a Sunliner biscuit with sliced avocado and tomatoes, topped with red bell peppers and green onions. The best part is that Sunliner Diner serves breakfast all day, so you can enjoy this dish anytime!

2. Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Rise and dine at Brick & Spoon in Orange Beach for breakfast and lunch menus filled with both sweet and savory good eats. Travel & Leisure named Brick & Spoon one of the top 10 breakfast spots in the U.S. Find out why when you try the Deviled on the Bayou, a tasso deviled egg topped with fresh fried shrimp and sriracha aioli. Build your own bloody mary to complement your breakfast for the perfect beach day starter!

3. Shrimp & Grits

You can't visit the Gulf Coast without indulging yourself with a bowl of shrimp and grits. Another Broken Egg Café serves this Southern classic with Gulf shrimp, andouille, red peppers, and onions over creamy cheese grits. If you're in the mood for other seafood options, try their crab cake Benedict or Mardi Gras omelet.

4. Country Breakfast

There's nothing quite like down-home, country cooking. You'll find delicious down-home meals at Kitty's Kafe in Gulf Shores. Pull up a chair to a boneless pork chop or hamburger steak, two eggs, grits, a biscuit, and gravy – a hearty meal that's sure to leave you satisfied.

5. Pancakes & Waffles

A beach trip calls for breakfast by the shores. At Island Pancake House, you can savor fluffy pancakes and mouthwatering waffles with a view of our gorgeous Gulf waters. Try flavors like bananas Foster, cinnamon roll, and cheesecake. You're sure to leave this beachside spot happy and full!

6. Beignets

Did you wake up craving something sweet? Order up a dozen piping-hot beignets at Café Beignet in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach. These delectable treats are airy, fluffy, and covered in powdered sugar. If you really want to satisfy your sweet tooth, try the specialty beignets filled with vanilla pudding and topped with chocolate syrup at Café Beignet or order a side of signature syrup at Mo'Bay.

7. Smoothies

Treat yourself to a breakfast that tastes good and makes you feel good. Planet Smoothie serves various nutrient-packed smoothies filled with healthy goodness. They offer superfood, protein, energy, and meal replacement smoothies as well as tons of delicious add-ins. Grab one of their yummy smoothies and take your breakfast to the beach.

8. Meat & Eggs

If you need some protein with your breakfast, head to Gulf Shores Diner or Empire Diner. Gulf Shores Diner serves scrumptious breakfast offerings all day, including its rib-eye steak, pork chop, and country-fried steak, all served with eggs, hashbrowns, and toast. Empire Diner in Orange Beach offers classics like bacon, ham, and sausage with its eggs, as well as a variety of egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches. What more could you ask for in a hearty and filling meal?

9. Donuts

Who says you can't have dessert for breakfast? Grab a dozen freshly baked donuts from City Donut or Daisy's Donuts in Orange Beach, or Lickin' Good Donuts in Gulf Shores. Whether you like your donuts glazed, chocolate, or with sprinkles, you'll find the perfect ones at these spots.

11. Pastries & Breads

Homemade pop tarts, cinnamon rolls, biscuits, muffins and challah are a few of the yummy offerings at BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets. This cute cat-themed cafe makes fresh pastries and desserts every day, along with quiches, breakfast sandwiches, and bowls. Add a cup of freshly brewed coffee for a morning pick-me-up!