Discover the best breakfast places to eat in Key Largo. From cozy cafes serving up giant omelets to diners with a Cuban twist, here are the top places to kickstart your day.
I've done the legwork and curated a list of my top picks for great dining experiences in Key Largo, Florida. Whether you're a seasoned local or a first-time visitor, these establishments are not to be missed.
Rest assured, each restaurant on this list has been personally visited and is presented in no particular order.
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- The Best Eggs Benedict in The Keys
- The Hideout, Best Hot Buttermilk Biscuits
- Cocoplum Place, Key Largo's Secret Garden
- Seaside Eatery, Best Vegan Restaurant in The Keys
- Sandbar Donuts, Hot Donuts and Cuban Coffee
- Doc's Diner, Made to Order Good Diner Food
- Keys Bite for Giant Omelets!
- The Juice House For The Best Cafe Con Leche
- Mrs. Mac's Kitchen, a Key Largo Landmark
- Harriette's Restaurant
- Best Sunday Brunch with a View
- Best Conch in Key Largo
- Alfredo's Cookhouse
- The Best Breakfast in Key Largo
The Best Eggs Benedict in The Keys
High Tide Restaurant, located at 99411 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, Florida
HOURS: Open breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday to Thursday 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM., Friday to Saturday 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Sunday 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
💠 Takeout 💠 Dine-in 💠 Outdoor Dining
Great food, large portions, and friendly service. Bottomless mimosas 7 days a week!
You have to try the Crabmeat Benedict! The asparagus and Hollandaise sauce make it irresistible. Trust me, this dish will knock your socks off.
Enjoy Key Largo's favorite breakfasts, including Lobster Benedict, Belgian waffles, and hearty Big Skillets. All egg dishes come with a choice of sides like grits, sliced tomatoes, oatmeal, or fruit.
If you're gluten-free, High Tide accommodates with eggs cooked in a dedicated gluten-free pan upon request. Tell the manager and they will take care of you.
Try the world-famous Key Lime muffin at High Tide, featuring ribbons of cheesecake and standing out as the most popular flavor. Don't miss out on the deliciousness!
The Hideout, Best Hot Buttermilk Biscuits
The Hideout, 7 Shoreland Dr, Key Largo, Florida
HOURS: Open for breakfast and lunch every day from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Every Friday night the restaurant is open for dinner from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, for their famous Fish Fry, which includes complimentary beer.
💠 Takeout 💠 Dine-in 💠 Indoor & Outdoor Dining (on porch) 💠 Waterview
Make sure to upgrade your hash browns to the hash brown casserole, a creamy square of potato goodness!
Great southern food and a water view of Largo Sound from the front porch are what you'll get at the Hideout. Buttermilk biscuits, sausage, and gravy make this the ideal place for a leisurely breakfast.
If you're in the mood for fish, Fried Grouper and Grits is certainly a great choice for breakfast.
Looking for a good bagel in Key Largo? Try The Hideout Smoked Salmon Platter. A bagel with lox, cream cheese, onions, capers, and tomatoes is always available.
Cocoplum Place, Key Largo's Secret Garden
Coco Plum Place 98275 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida
HOURS: Open for breakfast and lunch 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Saturday. Sunday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. GLUTEN FREE AVAILABLE
💠 Takeout 💠 Outdoor Dining (on covered porch) 💠 Retail Store
Coco Plum Place looks like a secret garden sitting in the middle of Key Largo. If you're looking for a super healthy breakfast, this is the place to go.
I had the Seeds of The Day Toast. The toast is double-thick whole grain bread, smothered with almond butter, banana slices, oats, and seeds, and drizzled with honey.
Also, I had Coco Plum Signature Coffee, an almond milk latte with vanilla syrup, coffee. It is topped with blue Butterfly Pea Powder. Fabulous!
Other breakfast goodies include avocado toast, hummus toast, vegan breakfast bowls and burritos. Smoothies and smoothie bowls are made to order, and a selection of fresh cold-pressed juices is always available. The juices have no added sugar and they're amazing!
Gluten-free muffins and cookies are also available from a local certified gluten-free bakery.
Seaside Eatery, Best Vegan Restaurant in The Keys
The pastel-colored food truck called the Seaside Eatery is Key Largo's best 100% vegan restaurant.
Seaside Eatery, 99900 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida
HOURS: for breakfast and lunch Wednesday through Sunday, 9 AM to 3 PM.
Outdoor seating is available in the beautiful garden.
💠 Takeout 💠 Outdoor Dining 💠 100% Vegan Menu
I had the Stack O' Cakes – matcha and flaxseed pancakes with maple berry compote, coconut granola, and maple syrup. Delicious!
Also, check out their Boba Teas with oat milk, featuring flavors like pina colada, honeydew, and blue coconut. And, take a piece of Key Largo home with their bottled hot sauces and jams made from locally grown peppers.
Make sure you say "Hi" to Thomas and Falafel the rooster. Falafel is always running around outside Seaside Cafe. His favorite food is tofu.
Sandbar Donuts, Hot Donuts and Cuban Coffee
If you're craving fresh, tasty donuts, make sure to visit Sandbar Donuts!
Sandbar Donuts Located at 102840 Overseas Hwy in Key Largo, this fun food truck makes each donut to order.
With their mouth-watering flavors and warm, fluffy texture, Sandbar Donuts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Don't miss out on this delicious treat!
HOURS: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
💠 Takeout 💠 Outdoor Tables 💠 Fun!
Drop in for espresso, Cuban coffee, or a cold drink, and a fresh donut.
Popular donut flavors:
- Key Lime
- French Toast
- Maple Bacon
- Cookies and Cream
- Strawberry Shortcake
Doc's Diner, Made to Order Good Diner Food
Doc's Diner, 99696 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida
HOURS: Open daily from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
💠 Takeout 💠 Dine-in 💠 Indoor Dining
Looking for a family-friendly restaurant with great food? Look no further than Doc's Diner. With a full menu of delicious options, everyone in your group is sure to find something they love.
Bacon, eggs, pancakes, waffles, and the fresh fish of the day are always available.
Great food, large portions, and friendly service make Doc's an excellent choice!
Treat yourself to the Tropical Pancakes. A big stack of pancakes is topped with bananas, pecans, shredded coconut & powdered sugar, and of course, lots of maple syrup. It's delicious!
Keys Bite for Giant Omelets!
Keys Bite, 99000 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida.
HOURS: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Friday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Sunday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
💠 Takeout 💠 Dine-in 💠 Indoor & Outdoor Dining (in tiki hut)
What could be better than enjoying your breakfast outside on a big tiki hut? You will love the experience at Keys Bite!
Keys Bite has breakfast classics such as bacon and eggs as well as many Mexican specialties.
You can get breakfast burritos, huevos rancheros, and chilaquiles.
I had a California omelet with cheese, sausage, tomatoes, and spinach. Seasoned home fries were on the side. This omelet was excellent!
The Juice House For The Best Cafe Con Leche
The Juice House, 103200 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, Florida ☕️
HOURS: Open every day for breakfast and lunch, from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
💠 Takeout 💠 Dine-in
For breakfast, the traditional American breakfast of bacon, eggs, oatmeal, and biscuits is always available at good prices.
You can also get Cuban specialties such as rice, beans, plantains, chorizo, and steak with your breakfast. Cuban bread is baked in-house every morning.
I had the Bistec Palomilla. Called the "Real Deal" on the menu, Bistec de Palomilla is a thin tenderized steak topped with onions. You can get it with or without eggs. It was really good! A junior portion of Palomilla is also on the kid's menu.
Eggs can be prepared any way you like them. On the side, you get a basket of homemade buttered Cuban bread. This is the lowest-priced breakfast in Key Largo at $3.99, not including coffee.
The Juice House also has Bistec Empanizado, a breaded Cuban-style steak. Locally caught fish is on the menu as well.
The Juice House has the best Cuban coffee! Order a cafe con leche--it's perfect every time!
Mrs. Mac's Kitchen, a Key Largo Landmark
Mrs. Mac's Kitchen is located at 9336 Overseas Hwy in Key Largo.
HOURS: Open for breakfast and lunch Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Closed Sunday.
💠 Takeout 💠 Dine-in 💠 Outdoor Dining
For Classic American favorites, look no further than Mrs. Macs, a Key Largo institution since 1978. Fresh squeezed orange juice, buttermilk biscuits and gravy, and alligator sausage are all on the menu!
I had the famous Mac Attack. The Mac Attack includes 2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 2 sausage patties, 2 slices of French toast, and a serving of hash brown casserole.
Skip the maple syrup and order a side of maple bacon sauce, caramel sauce dotted with bacon, and maple syrup. This is a heavenly topping for your French toast or stack of pancakes!
Of course, you can get omelets, eggs, crepes, pancakes, and waffles, but you can also get a Crab Cake Benedict, big crab cakes made with sweet blue crab meat and topped with Hollandaise sauce.
And that's just breakfast! Mrs. Mac's is also open for lunch and dinner. Mrs. Mac's 2, a separate restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. It is about ½ mile south of Mrs. Mac's Kitchen.
Harriette's Restaurant
Harriette's Restaurant, Harriette's is located at 95710 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida.
HOURS: Open every day from 6:00 AM-3:00 PM.
💠 Takeout 💠 Dine-in 💠 Indoor Dining
Harriette's has been on the Key Largo strip for the past 40 years. It's very homey and the food is great. Don't forget to grab a few muffins for the car ride!
I had the Shrimp and Grits and it was extraordinary! A generous serving of seasoned grits is served with smoked chorizo, bacon, and jumbo Key West Pink Shrimp. I highly recommend this excellent dish for breakfast or lunch!
Harriette's also has jumbo biscuits with gravy, all kinds of eggs, and the famous build-your-own seafood omelet.
Best Sunday Brunch with a View
Buzzard's Roost is right in Garden Cove Marina at MM 106 in Key Largo.
You can also get to Buzzards by boat: Lat 25’10.232 Long 80’22.291
Hours: Sunday brunch 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
💠 Takeout 💠 Dine-in 💠 Outdoor Dining 💠 Full bar
For a relaxing waterfront Sunday brunch in Key Largo, go to Buzzard's. Your first mimosa is free with brunch.
At Buzzards, you'll find outdoor waterfront seating and a tiki hut bar for al fresco dining, along with indoor seating and a full bar in the air-conditioned comfort indoors.
With live music during brunch, Buzzards is a popular spot in Key Largo for special occasions like Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Easter.
Indulge in dishes like Eggs Tenderloin, featuring grilled medallions of beef on a toasted English muffin with poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce, or the flavorful Higher Ground Omelet made with Buzzard’s award-winning Texas-style chili, cheddar cheese, diced onions, avocados, and sour cream.
Best Conch in Key Largo
Key Largo Conch House is located at 100211 Overseas Highway in Key Largo.
Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 9 PM. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. GLUTEN FREE AVAILABLE.
Wine and beer, mimosas, and sangria are available.
💠 Takeout 💠 Dine-in 💠 Outdoor Dining
Enjoy your breakfast on the wraparound terrace, where you feel like you're sitting in a tropical spot in Key West.
The Cracked Conch Benedict and Lobster and Conch Ceviche are delicious!
To top it off, I had a Total Latte with chocolate and caramel - so tasty! The presentation was just breathtaking, almost too pretty to eat.
You can get a gluten-free benedict at the Conch House. Instead of the English Muffin, poached eggs and gluten-free Hollandaise sauce are served on a gluten-free corn cake. You will not eat the English muffin.
From Lobster Benedict to Creme Brulee French Toast, their breakfast selection is excellent. Additionally,
The Conch House provides top-notch catering services for weddings and events in the Keys.
Alfredo's Cookhouse
Alfredo's Cookhouse, located at 102250 Overseas Hwy in Key Largo.
Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 9 PM. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM. GLUTEN FREE AVAILABLE.
Breakfast served until 1:00 daily.
💠 Takeout 💠 Dine-in 💠 Outdoor Tables 💠 Full bar
I like Alfredo's for breakfast. Alfredo's has good, quality food. It's like a big diner-style restaurant and perfect for a relaxing meal.
Here’s a shot of my breakfast from yesterday—scrambled eggs with onions and fresh sliced tomatoes. We were surrounded by familiar faces, just catching up and having a great time. I brought my laptop planning to get some work done, but the conversation took over—in the best way.
If you stop by for lunch or dinner, you can order from Alfredo’s Hibachi menu. Word around town is their hibachi rivals Benihana. It’s not cooked in front of you, but everyone raves about the flavor.
They even have pretty good tuna salad for lunch. And we all know how much I like tuna!
The Best Breakfast in Key Largo
From cozy cafes to relaxed diner-style restaurants, there’s something on the breakfast table in Key Largo to satisfy everyone!
Come and explore the diverse culinary scene in Key Largo and see what the fuss is all about. As you can see, each breakfast place in Key Largo has something different to offer.
If you have any specific questions, please email me.
Thanks for being here, and enjoy your breakfast in Key Largo ❤️
Fish Recipes
While you're in the Keys, you should pick up some fresh fish, have it wrapped in ice, and take it home.
Key Largo Fisheries is right in the center of town and they will pack it up nicely for you.
Here are some great seafood recipes made with fresh Florida Keys seafood:
- Blackened Swordfish
- Pan Fried Yellowtail
- Oven Roasted Mahi Mahi (Dolphin)
- Crispy Pan Fried Mahi Mahi Recipe
- Roasted Snapper
- Blackened Shrimp
- Baked Coconut Shrimp
- Peel and Eat Shrimp
- Blackened Yellowfin Tuna
For a full list of our fish and Key West pink shrimp recipes, check out our Seafood Recipes.
FAQ
Head over to Seaside Eatery at 99900 Overseas Highway for a 100% vegan menu and excellent food.
My number one pick for gluten-free food in Key Largo is Cocoplum Place. They have gluten-free muffins made in a local dedicated gluten-free kitchen. Tell the staff what you are looking for and they will safely accommodate.
Visit The Juice House at 103200 Overseas Hwy in Key Largo for an authentic Cuban experience. Enjoy genuine Cuban coffee, delicious food, and freshly baked Cuban bread served every day. It's a must-visit spot for those craving the true flavors of Cuba in Key Largo.
Throughout the week, locals in Key Largo frequent High Tide, Doc's Diner, and Mrs. Mac's for their meals. For a daily gathering spot, The Juice House attracts residents who gather in front of the coffee window every day of the week.
Head to Coco Plum Cafe at 98275 Overseas Highway for a healthy and delicious breakfast. Seaside Eatery, a upscale food truck with seating at 99900 Overseas Highway, offers a menu of 100% vegan food for those who prefer plant-based delights. These spots provide the perfect
On Sundays, enjoy brunch at Snappers at MM 94 and Buzzard's Roost, which is closer to the Ocean Reef Club at MM 106.
