Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Blue Ridge

It's the most important meal of the day! But it can be fun and delicious, and here are some of the best spots in town...

Blue Ridge is the ideal weekend getaway, but with so much to do like shopping, hiking or riding the train, you’re going to want to fuel up for the most important meal of the day. These options have you covered whether you want to eat early, eat late, grab something before tubing the river or relax and dine with the locals.

Southern Charm

Start your day with Southern Charm's breakfast, where every bite feels like home! Indulge in the rich flavors of their French toast casserole, savor the famous hashbrown casserole, and don’t miss unforgettable cheese grits—a true Southern treat you won't find anywhere else. Breakfast is available Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Image shows a plate of breakfast foods to include a breaded meat with gravy on top, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs and fried apples in a white bowl.

Southern Charm

Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café

If you’re willing to wait until 10 a.m. for a lite bite, then Rum Cake Lady will not disappoint. Locations in Downtown Blue Ridge and in McCaysville near the Georgia-Tennessee border both offer Cuban coffee and eats that rival options in Havana. Yes, “authentic” is an overused word, but in this case it is most fitting. Grab a Cortadito and a mini Rum Cake, and then come back for lunch!

BumbleBee's Café Blue Ridge

A café serving a variety of breakfast entrees with a southern country flair. Here you'll find favorites like corned beef hash, country ham, custom omelet's with vegetarian options. For the kids (or adults) you'll find banana nut pancakes, Belgian waffles you can add chocolate chips, strawberries and more.

Image shows an open face breakfast sandwich with a hollandaise sauce on top.

BumbleBee's Café

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Bigfoot Biscuit at The Dogwood

Located in downtown Blue Ridge, The Dogwood features mouthwatering items like "The Aikanaka", Buttermilk biscuit, sunny egg, maple teriyaki pork belly and pineapple bourbon butter! Just one of 6 signature items along with sides and more.

Serenity Garden Café

A locals’ favorite, breakfast is served in this quiet, relaxing setting every day except Tuesday. Pick from eggs, omelets, pancakes and waffles. The hash browns paired with bacon and a waffle will hold you over while exploring the mountains before lunch.

Iron Bridge General Store & Cafe

Located in the Aska Adventure Area across from the historic Shallowford Bridge, an old iron bridge dating back to 1918. You can eat a great breakfast with items like fried bologna with egg and cheese sandwiches, breakfast burritos, along with traditional items like pancakes and more. Be sure to stop back for lunch and dinner as well. You can even grab sunscreen on the way out for your day of adventure.

Mountain Mama's Coffee Lounge

At Mountain Mama's Coffee Lounge, there's a sign that says, "All y'all are welcome, but you gotta act right." If the spunky and fun decor itself hasn't sold you on this cafe yet, we're here to assure you that this cafe feels like a personable friend that's just prepared a soul-nourishing meal for you. With a bright, airy space and welcoming services, it's easy to take in the friendly ambience as you sip on your caffeinated drink. Choose between creative drinks like the Martian Matcha, Andromeda Cold Brew, or Orion's Tea Latte, where ingredients like condensed milk and fig jelly elevate your go-to beverage to new levels. Healthy and delectable food options include the Mindful Sammy, avocado toast, and egg bites.

Mountain Mama's Coffee Lounge

The Yellowphant Café

This combined cafe and candle shop serves generous portions and carefully crafted coffee drinks like the macchiato. Fluffy challah French toast, a Blue Ridge-inspired eggs benedict, and shredded pork-topped pancakes are just some of the flavorsome meals at this laidback spot. Here, your coffee order is met with friendly greetings from the staff, making you feel right at home. Our personal favorite is the shrimp and grits, featuring a decadent tomato-infused creaminess.

Shredded pork-topped pancakes from The Yellowphant Cafe in Blue Ridge.

The Yellowphant Café

The Cafe at 32 Toccoa

Treat yourself to a hearty breakfast near the Toccoa River, from corned beef hash to smothered chicken biscuits. If you choose to dine outside, keep an eye out for Catness, who often sunbathes in a flowerpot. As for eating inside, let your eyes wander around the cafe's antique decor and furnishings like the chandelier, brick fireplace, and a white vintage built-in bookshelf. Top it off with a freshly baked pastry and an iced latte for the road.

Yellowbird Coffee Shop

Located by the border between Georgia and Tennessee, Yellowbird Coffee Shop is a local, female-owned business that specializes in tried-and-true coffee drinks and light breakfast meals. Although there's a lighthearted and friendly ambience in the air, this cafe takes its coffee seriously. Expect cafe au laits and cappuccinos that are steamed to frothy excellence. Satiate your appetite with a sweet treat like the apple fritter or a savory option like the ham and turkey wraps.

Royal Waffle King

This old school diner will treat you to a king's fest with stacks of waffles, heaping portions of hash browns, and so much more. The biscuits and gravy is a heavenly combination at Royal Waffle King, where soft, buttery goodness meets sausage-imbued sauce. If you're traveling with little ones, there's a Kids Korner section of the menu, offering a well-rounded junior breakfast or two pancakes with a strawberries-and-whipped-cream option.

This is just a few of the great places for breakfast in Blue Ridge! Find even more options here!