Beach Breakfasts

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Fuel up for a fun day with one of these tasty breakfast options!

April 3, 2023

Breakfast is the most important part of the day, especially if your day is filled with beach activities! Start your day with a tasty meal and keep your energy up for all the fun in the sun. If you're looking for a delicious beach breakfast, we have a few savory and sweet suggestions.

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. Omelets

If you love a breakfast with everything but the kitchen sink, wake up to an omelet at Hazel’s Nook. Here you get to build your perfect omelet. Each one has eggs and cheese, and you can choose from toppings like ham, mushrooms, sausage, bacon, jalapeños, green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It also comes with your choice of multiple sides.

3. Bushwacker Pancakes

Bushwackers are the area's signature drink, but OSO has put its own spin on this coastal classic. This sweet treat includes three espresso chocolate pancakes with Kahlúa chocolate, rum caramel, and coconut cream. Pair this with a mimosa or a freshly squeezed cup of juice, and you have the ultimate beach brunch.

4. 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.

5. 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!

6. 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.

7. New York Bagels

Get a taste of the Big Apple while on the beach at New York Bagel & Pizza Co. This shop offers freshly baked bagels, including sesame, everything, Asiago, and cinnamon raisin, as well as a variety of spreads. You can also grab a breakfast sandwich, which features two eggs, meat, and cheese and is served on bagels, or order the fresh smoked salmon lox bagel. No matter what you get, you're sure to enjoy it.

8. 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!

9. Beignets

Did you wake up craving something sweet? Order up a dozen piping-hot beignets at Café Beignet in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, or grab beignets and coffee at Mo'Bay Beignet. 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.

10. 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.

11. Meat & Eggs

If you need some protein with your breakfast, head to Gulf Shores Diner. This spot serves scrumptious breakfast offerings all day, including its rib-eye steak, pork chop, and country-fried steak, all served with eggs, hashbrowns, and toast. What more could you ask for in a hearty and filling meal?