Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and finding the perfect restaurant can make a significant difference in starting your day off right. Anna Maria Island is home to many delicious breakfast restaurants with each spot offering a unique style and flavor.
Below is a list of restaurants for breakfasts on Anna Maria Island.
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- Anna Maria Coffee Shack
- Anna Maria General Store
- Anna Maria Island Beach Café
- Back Alley Treasures & Ba
- Blueberries Café and Wine
- Cool Beans AMI
- Coquina Beach Cafe
- La Crêperie
- The Donut Experiment
- Fifty Three Fifty, The Pourhouse
- Ginny’s and Jane E’s Café
- Gulf Drive Cafe
- Mademoiselle Paris French Restauran
- Minnie’s Beach Café
- North Shore Café
- Paradise Bagels and Café
- Scott’s Deli
- Toasted Mango Cafe
- Two Scoops
- Wicked Cantina
Anna Maria Coffee Shack
- 5500 Marina Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-226-1821
- Monday through Friday · 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday · 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Anna Maria Island Coffee Shack is a casual, no-frills spot that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast. They serve classic morning staples like egg sandwiches, bagels, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and cereal—easy options whether you’re heading to the beach or starting a day of exploring.
Coffee is the real star here, with a variety of coffee blends and espresso drinks to choose from, from simple drip coffee to lattes and other espresso favorites. It’s a convenient stop for locals and visitors alike who want good coffee, familiar breakfast bites, and an easygoing island start to the day.
Anna Maria General Store
- 503 Pine Avenue · Anna Maria
- 941-779-9200
- Monday through Saturday · 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Sunday · 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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The Anna Maria General Store has been a beloved local staple since the 1950s, serving as a go-to stop for food, drinks, and everyday essentials on the north end of the island. Stepping inside feels like a throwback, with old-Florida charm and a relaxed island pace.
For breakfast, the menu features classic favorites like hearty egg sandwiches, omelets, biscuits and gravy, and lighter options such as yogurt parfaits—perfect whether you’re fueling up for a beach day or easing into the morning. Grab a seat on the spacious outdoor deck overlooking Pine Avenue, sip your coffee, and enjoy some of the best people-watching on Anna Maria Island.
It’s the kind of place locals return to again and again—and visitors wish they’d found sooner.
Anna Maria Island Beach Café
- 4000 Gulf Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-778-0784
- Monday through Friday · 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Saturday and Sunday · 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Located where Manatee Avenue meets the Gulf, Anna Maria Island Beach Café is best known for its legendary “ALL YOU CAN EAT” pancake breakfast. The menu features classic American breakfast favorites, all served with direct Gulf views.
Beyond pancakes, you’ll find a wide range of options including omelets, Belgian waffles, French toast, Eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and traditional egg plates. Breakfast sides include bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, bagels, English muffins, home fries, oatmeal, and fresh fruit.
Best of all, the café sits right on the beach—so you can kick off your shoes, dig your toes into the sand, soak in the Gulf breeze, and enjoy breakfast with a view that’s hard to beat.
Back Alley Treasures & Ba
- 108 Bridge Street · Bradenton Beach
- 224-209-1480
- Daily · 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tucked away on historic Bridge Street, Back Alley Treasures blends coffee, baked treats, and creativity into one inviting stop. As you sip your drink, you’re surrounded by the work of local artists, making it as much an art experience as a café visit.
Their baked goods selection includes banana nut, blueberry, and chocolate muffins, plain and everything bagels, and classic cinnamon rolls. For those needing gluten-free options, they also offer mini key lime cakes, mini carrot cakes, and coffee cakes, making it easy for everyone to find something sweet.
The coffee menu covers all the favorites, from a simple medium-roast house blend to blended frappes and specialty drinks. Any coffee can be made with the milk of your choice at no extra charge, a small detail that regulars appreciate.
More than just a place for a light breakfast, Back Alley Treasures lives up to its name—it’s a cozy mix of great coffee, baked treats, and local art worth lingering over.
Blueberries Café and Wine
- 5337 Gulf Drive Suite 300 · Holmes Beach
- 786-296-9612
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday · 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday · 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
A few steps from the water’s edge, Blueberries Cafe & Wine offers Venezuelan style breakfast options. Their menu features everything from arepas to avocado toast, to empanadas. They also offer croissants, tequeños, waffles, and parfait.
Guests can enjoy their breakfast in a cozy and casual dining atmosphere.
Cool Beans AMI
- 101 South Bay Boulevard Unit A4 · Anna Maria
- 941-896-4293
- Daily · 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
At Cool Beans AMI breakfast is served all day and they offer almost everything under the breakfast sun. Cool Beans AMI brews organic and micro-roasted craft coffee sourced from regions of Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Their breakfast menu includes breakfast sandwiches, bagels, avocado toast, parfait, yogurt, muffins, danishes, fresh fruit, waffles, and granola.
Grab your breakfast, find a comfy corner, and enjoy all of the local art…or enjoy your coffee outdoors with a picturesque view of the Tampa Bay.
Coquina Beach Cafe
- 2650 Gulf Drive South · Bradenton Beach
- 941-778-4757
- Daily 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Coquina Beach Cafe is a casual waterfront choice for breakfast. They offer an intensive breakfast menu which includes waffles, French toast, burritos, egg sandwiches, and a traditional egg breakfast with all of the sides. You can choose between grits, home fries, bacon, sausage, or thick sliced ham.
Enjoy your breakfast with direct Gulf views.
La Crêperie
- 3216 East Bay Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-251-7007
- June through February · Tuesday through Sunday · 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- March through June · Tuesday through Sunday · 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tucked in a strip mall, La Crêperie serves savory and sweet crepes, croques (toasted sandwiches), omelettes, and quiches. Their French cuisine offers something more unique than the traditional breakfast.
The Donut Experiment
Want to ditch the traditional breakfast?
Create your vision of the perfect doughnut and The Donut Experiment will bring it to life. Watch these hot and fresh vanilla donuts made right in front of your eyes.
When you step inside the shop, grab an order form and select your toppings. First, choose from chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, caramel, or maple glaze icing. Second, select your toppings from such flavors as rainbow sprinkles, peanuts, coconut, bacon, fruity pebbles, and many more. The last step is to pick your drizzle such as raspberry, peanut butter, chocolate, or caramel.
You can also choose a specialty donut such as key lime or sriracha. Their extensive coffee choices pair nicely with the donuts.
Come early to avoid the line or order online. Enjoy your custom donuts while sitting at the picnic tables on the shop’s deck or walk over to the beach and have your breakfast while enjoying the salt air.
Fifty Three Fifty, The Pourhouse
Fifty Three Fifty offers a creative menu of breakfast items. Their breakfast bagel sandwich with sausage and spicy bacon jam is a favorite. The egg-free burrito is stuffed with crumbled pork sausage, diced potatoes, corn, black beans, red pepper, jalapeño pepper, and pepper jack cheese. In addition, they offer avocado toast, French toast casserole, frittatas, and quiches.
Ginny’s and Jane E’s Café
Not only is Ginny’s and Jane E’s Café a delicious spot for breakfast, but you can also do a little shopping afterwards. Whether you are craving a hearty breakfast sandwich, a fresh-baked pastry, or a healthy fruit bowl, you will find it here. They offer vegetarian and gluten free options!
Their breakfast menu offers bagels, egg sandwiches, breakfast wraps, skillet breakfast plates, waffles (regular and gluten free), pancakes, decadent cinnamon rolls, more.
They also serve many different fruit smoothies take the heat off on a sunny day.
Gulf Drive Cafe
- 900 Gulf Drive · Bradenton Beach
- 941-778-1919
- Daily · 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Gulf Drive Cafe is a favorite breakfast spot among locals and tourists since 1981. In 2010 it was recognized as one of the best breakfast spots in Florida by Southern Living magazine.
Gulf Drive serves up large plates! The “Famous Gulf Drive Breakfast,” includes three silver dollar pancakes with two scrambled eggs and choice of sausage patties, sausage links, bacon or Canadian bacon and choice of potato casserole, steel-cut oatmeal, cheese grits or fresh pineapple. The Ultimate Belgian Waffle offers choice of one topping, strawberry, blueberry, banana, mango or chocolate chips, with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
For smaller appetites, they offer a toasted bagel served with smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, capers, tomatoes, and fresh dill or French toast with caramelized pineapple, toasted coconut, and macadamia nuts.
In addition to a delicious breakfast, Gulf Drive Cafe offers direct coastal views.
Mademoiselle Paris French Restauran
- 9906 Gulf Drive · Anna Maria
- 941-226-0708
- Monday and Tuesday · 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Wednesday through Sunday · 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Mademoiselle Paris is a little slice of Paris for your Anna Maria Island breakfast. Try their savory breakfast crepes or the hearty croissant breakfast. You can enjoy the delectable breakfast items in the chic dining room or the palm shaded backyard garden.
The menu at Mademoiselle Paris offers traditional dishes such as a classic omelet, paper-thin crepes, flaky croissants, smoked salmon tartine, croissant French toast, eggs Benedict, and more. Those looking for a lighter fare can enjoy a traditional French plate of a baguette, butter, jam, a slice of quiche, or a bowl of fresh fruit.
Minnie’s Beach Café
- 5360 Gulf Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-778-4140
- Tuesday through Sunday · 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Minnie’s Beach Café, a casual family-owned business since the 1990’s, is an island staple. Their menu features all of the classics: Belgium waffles, bagel and egg sandwiches, pancakes, omelettes, fresh fruit, and more.
A favorite breakfast is “The Big Easy” which consists of two eggs, home fries or hash browns, sausage patty or one sausage link and one slice of bacon, homemade biscuit topped with sausage gravy, grits, and toast.
Daily specials might include Southern Benedict, a twist on eggs Benedict with pulled pork, fried green tomatoes, poached eggs, and hollandaise on an English muffin.
This is a cash-only business.
North Shore Café
- 304 Pine Avenue · Anna Maria
- 941-900-2671
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday · 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
North Shore Cafe is known for healthy options. They offer açaí bowls topped with homemade granola , and smoothies. They also serve croissants and bagels.
North Shore Cafe also offer a loose leaf tea menu, full coffee bar, Mimosas made with Florida orange juice, and bloody Marys.
Take your breakfast to go or grab a seat and enjoy the tranquil outdoor dining area.
Paradise Bagels and Café
- 3210 E Bay Drive · Holmes Beach
- Monday through Saturday · 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Sunday · 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM
The “Eggle”, bagel breakfast sandwich, at Paradise Bagels is a must-try. For twenty years they have been serving New York bagels, including gluten-free options. They also offer oatmeal, pancakes, eggs, and baked goods. There is a coffee bar with free refills.
Scott’s Deli
- 5337 Gulf Drive North Suite 300 · Holmes Beach
- 941-778-3000
- Monday through Saturday · 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Scott’s Deli offers numerous breakfast options. There is avocado toast, steak and eggs, veggie wraps, Italian bagel, and an egg sandwich on an English muffin. In addition, they offer a variety of options to build your own breakfast sandwich. They offer gluten free bread.
Take your breakfast home, enjoy it on the outdoor picnic benches, or have it delivered.
Toasted Mango Cafe
- 3240 E Bay Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-213-9948
- Daily 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Toasted Mango Cafe is new to the island in 2025. Try their Toasted Mango Waffle dish which features a Belguim waffle topped with fresh mango, toasted coconut, and real whipped cream. For a quick and small breakfast try their Slow Cooked Homemade Oatmeal served with brown sugar and raisins on the side.
Enjoy your breakfast with indoor and outdoor dining options.
Two Scoops
- 101 South Bay Boulevard · Anna Maria
- 941-779-2422
- Daily · 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Two Scoops offers much more than ice cream. Their menu includes a variety of casual breakfast choices.
You can choose a muffin, bagel, or fried egg breakfast sandwich, Belgian waffle, French toast, bagel with cream cheese, or a traditional eggs with sausage or bacon and toast.
For drinks they offer iced lattes, cappuccinos, cold brew, and espressos.
Wicked Cantina
- 101 7th Street North · Bradenton Beach
- 941-281-2990
- Daily · 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
The Wicked Cantina offers staple breakfast foods and Tex-Mex breakfast foods. Try the breakfast chimi, a fried flour tortilla filled with eggs and sausage or bacon, pico de gallo, cheese, and served with refried beans and grilled potatoes on the side. Or order safe with the classic American breakfast, two eggs with choice of two strips of bacon or two sausage links, served with grilled potatoes and toast.
Enjoy your breakfast indoor or on the patio while enjoying Gulf views.
Until next time…
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