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We all have heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” Whether this is true or not, there is nothing like enjoying your first cup of coffee along with breakfast at a local restaurant. Below are some top breakfast spots in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area. From fancy brunches to breakfast sandwiches to go, there’s plenty to choose from!
Updated March 2025
BREAKFAST
Young Cardinal Cafe
424 4th St NW
We recommend one of their house specialties but you can’t go wrong with the tried and true eggs benedict, omelets, and pancakes!
HOURS | Tuesday-Sunday, 8 AM – 3 PM
Penny Path Cafe
122 Reynolda Village
Savory and Sweet Crepes! Enjoy a cozy booth, an outdoor patio table, or a seat at the bar where you can watch your crepe being prepared.
HOURS | Monday-Sunday, 9 AM – 8:45 PM
Acadia Foods
228 W Acadia Ave
Acadia Foods strives to serve both healthy and delicious food. Their breakfast menu includes breakfast sandwiches, egg plates, and biscuits. They have a variety of gluten-free options and have frequent brunch specials on Sundays.
HOURS | Monday-Saturday, 8 AM – 8 PM and Sunday, 8 AM – 3 PM.
Midtown Cafe
151 S Stratford Rd
Midtown Café and Dessertery is a family-owned cafe that serves breakfast all day. From mouthwatering French toast to incredible breakfast potatoes, Midtown Cafe is a fabulous option!
HOURS | Monday-Sunday, 7 AM – 8 PM
Duke’s
4875 Country Club Rd
Country home cooking with great service and a large menu!
HOURS | Monday-Saturday, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM
Dioli’s
2898 Reynolda Rd
Breakfast sandwiches and bagels!
HOURS | Monday-Saturday, 9 AM – 4 PM and Sunday, 10 AM – 2:30 PM
Mama Zoe Michael’s
2859 Reynolda Rd
Fabulous restaurant with an extensive breakfast menu! It seems like they are always busy so you know it’s delicious.
HOURS | Monday-Saturday, 7 AM – 9 PM and Sunday, 7 AM – 2:30 PM
Krankies
211 East 3rd St
Known for their delicious biscuits, this Winston-Salem staple offers breakfast plates, avocado toast, and, of course, incredible and creative biscuits such as Ham Jam – thick-cut ham with Swiss cheese, a fried egg, and seasonal jam.
HOURS | Monday-Sunday, 8 AM – 3 PM
Bagel Station
129 Oakwood Dr and 1977 Peace Haven Rd
A Winston-Salem staple. As the Reader’s Choice #1 Bagel Cafe, Bagel Station is the place to go for bagels. They are known for serving hot and fresh, authentic NY-style bagels.
HOURS | The Oakwood location is open every day from 6 AM – 2 PM and the Peace Haven location is open every day from 6:30 AM – 2 PM
Clemmons Kitchen
3609 Clemmons Rd
Located just a little outside Winston-Salem, this family-friendly restaurant has a menu with literally everything on it – pancakes, eggs, waffles, omelets, and more!
HOURS | Monday-Saturday, 6 AM – 9 PM and Sunday, 7 AM – 2 PM
Johnny B’s Grill House
2504 Somerset Center Dr
This family restaurant has a huge breakfast menu, a fabulous private outdoor patio, and great prices.
HOURS | Monday-Saturday, 8 AM – 8:30 PM and Sunday, 8 AM – 2 PM
801 Southern Kitchen
218 NC-801, Advance
Pancakes galore – Cinnamon Roll, Birthday Cake, Nutella, and Banana Fosters are just a few of the varieties they offer. Not into pancakes? Enjoy something else on their 4-page menu consisting of breakfast sandwiches, omelets, French toast, and breakfast plates. We recommend the croissant French toast! They have a large dining area so even when they are busy (which is most of the time), you’ll find a seat.
HOURS | Monday-Sunday, 6 AM – 3 PM
Miam Breakfast House
828 S Stratford Rd
An upscale breakfast restaurant committed to using fresh, local ingredients. You name it, Miam has it: omelets, benedicts, pancakes, skillets, avocado toast, and more classic breakfast dishes. They also serve a gluten-free pancake and waffle!
HOURS | Monday-Sunday, 7 AM – 3 PM
Another Broken Egg Cafe
400 S Stratford Rd
Located in the Thruway Center, this is a great spot to dine while you get your shopping done! The restaurant serves brunch food like chicken & waffles, eggs Benedict, and shrimp ‘n grits.
HOURS | Monday-Friday, 7 AM – 2 PM and Saturday-Sunday, 7 AM – 3 PM
Eggies Breakfast
5395 Robinhood Village Dr
Eggies Breakfast serves up delicious breakfast items like omelets, croissant French toast, pancakes & waffles with premium toppings, and much more. In a hurry? Eggies has a takeout window!
HOURS | Monday-Sunday, 6:30 AM – 3 PM
BRUNCH
Mozelles
878 W 4th St
Their brunch menu includes avocado toast, Mozelle’s benedict, and huevos rancheros. They also have 3 cocktails – Italian Spritz, Mimosa and Sake Mary. Cheers!
HOURS | Brunch is served Saturday – Sunday from 11 AM – 3 PM
River Birch Lodge
3324 Robinhood Rd
Chicken and waffles, smoked gouda and bacon omelet, and the blackened salmon benedict are just a few of the delicious items on their brunch menu.
HOURS | Enjoy brunch Saturdays, 11 AM to 3 PM and Sundays, 9 AM – 3 PM
Old 4th Filling Station
871 W 4th St
Old 4th Filling Station’s large brunch menu offers everything from pancakes and egg benedict to the classic omelet. Everyone can find something on their menu!
HOURS | Brunch on Sundays, 10 AM – 3 PM
The Porch
840 Mill Works St
Mexican food combined with breakfast… say no more! Say YES to Tacos with bacon, eggs, sausage, and more. They also have some items from their lunch and dinner menu if you aren’t in the mood for breakfast. Enjoy classic, pineapple or cranberry mimosas!
HOURS | Brunch on Sundays, 10 AM – 3 PM
2520 Tavern
300 S Liberty St and 2520 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd
Located in Clemmons, 2520 Tavern offers brunch Sunday 11 AM – 3 PM. Although they have a small menu, every dish is delicious. Try one of their southern classics – shrimp and grits or chicken and waffles. Or, try their breakfast nachos, a breakfast wrap, or Grecian eggs (scrambled eggs, tomatoes, olives, spinach, and feta on a grilled flatbread).
HOURS | Tuesday-Friday, 11 AM – 9 PM | Saturday 4-9 PM | Sunday 11 AM-4 PM
