When vacationing along Florida’s 30A, starting your day with a delicious breakfast is a must. This stretch of charming coastal towns is home to an array of breakfast spots, from cozy cafés serving up fresh pastries and artisan coffee to lively beachside eateries offering Southern-style comfort food and seafood-inspired morning dishes. Whether you’re craving classic buttermilk pancakes or a hearty shrimp and grits plate, 30A has something to satisfy every appetite.
Here are some must-visit breakfast restaurants to make your mornings on 30A as memorable as your days by the beach.
Best Breakfast Spots on 30A
The Great Southern Cafe - Start your day with The Great Southern Cafe in Seaside, Florida. If you're craving a classic Southern breakfast, this is the spot. Order fluffy beignets covered in powdered sugar for the table and try one of the house specialities like Grits A Ya Ya or the Fisherman. The restaurant is open daily from 8:00 am - 10:45 am for breakfast and 11:00 am - 9:30 pm for lunch and dinner.
Black Bear Bread Co. - This Parisian-style cafe and bakery is a favorite among locals and tourists. Enjoy fresh baked goods, coffee brimming with flavor, and a breakfast menu that includes breakfast sandwiches and tartines among other specialties. Black Bear has three locations - one in Seaside, one in Grayton Beach, and one in Miramar Beach.
Crackings. Family-owned and operated, Crackings receives high praise from everyone who visits. Open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, the restaurant offers a variety of dishes, from omelets to French toast and waffles to eggs benedicts. Crackings is open Monday - Sunday from 7:30am - 1 pm with live music from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.