7 Beach Breakfasts to Start Your Day
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Fuel up for a fun day with one of these tasty breakfast options!
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 delish beach breakfast, we have a few suggestions for you.
1. Farmer’s Omelet
If you love a breakfast that has everything but the kitchen sink, then wake up to the Farmer’s Omelet at Tacky Jacks. It’s packed with potatoes, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, sausage, ham, American cheese, cheddar cheese and, of course, eggs! You can also build your own omelet or opt for their shrimp “best on the bayou” omelet. No matter what you choose, it’s sure to be eggcellent.
2. 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.
Soft Shell Crab Benedict
Rise and dine at Brick & Spoon in Orange Beach for breakfast and lunch menus filled with good eats, both sweet and savory. Travel & Leisure named Brick & Spoon one of the top 10 breakfasts in the U.S. Find out why with the Soft-Shell Crab Benedict, a cornmeal-dusted soft-shell crab, Canadian bacon, poached eggs and house-made hollandaise on an English muffin.
Kountry Breakfast
There’s nothing quite like down-home, country cooking. At Kitty’s Kafe in Gulf Shores, you’ll find delicious down-home-style meals. 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.
Caffeine & Good Eats
Get your caffeine fix alongside an energizing breakfast at The Southern Grind Coffee House. This coffee spot offers an impressive list of coffee and a mouthwatering menu in a cozy coastal setting. Whether you’re in the mood for something quick and easy like a smoothie or breakfast sandwich, or a full breakfast such as scrambles and omelets, you’ll find the perfect meal to start your day here.
Bushwacker Pancakes
Bushwackers are the area’s signature drink, but OSO Early has put their own spin on this coastal classic. This sweet treat includes three espresso chocolate pancakes with Kahlua chocolate, rum caramel and coconut cream. Pair this with a mimosa, and you’ve got the ultimate beach brunch.
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 and fluffy and covered in powdered sugar. If you really want to satisfy your sweet tooth, try one of their specialty beignets filled with vanilla pudding and topped with chocolate syrup.
There are plenty more spots to create a fabulous start to your day in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Check out all of the restaurants in the area that offer breakfast.
