Rise and Dine! Breakfast in Boca Raton and Delray Beach is serious business, and locals know the best places to fuel up. From small, family-owned gems to beachside cafés and New York-style delis, there’s something for every kind of breakfast craving.
If you’re looking for breakfast near Boca Raton and Delray Beach, you’ll discover no shortage of delicious options. Think fluffy pancakes, loaded omelets, fresh-baked bagels, avocado toast, and hearty breakfast sandwiches… These local neighborhood restaurants know how to start your morning right.
Whether you’re starting off the work day or enjoying a leisurely Saturday or Sunday morning, these Delray and Boca breakfast spots will fit the bill. I’m sharing a few of the best breakfast places in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, so your breakfast plans will never be boring.
Start Your Morning at These Restaurants Serving Breakfast in Boca Raton and Delray Beach
The Boca Beach House
📍 887 East Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432
📞 (561) 826-8850
🌐 Website: https://www.thebocabeachhouse.com/
📸 Instagram: @thebocabeachhouse
About: Looking for a breakfast spot that feels like home, but has that breezy beachside vibe? You’ll find just that at The Boca Beach House. This locally owned breakfast café has been part of the community since 2008. Just a short stroll from Boca Raton’s South Beach Park, it’s the go-to spot to fuel up before or after hitting the sand, or to grab takeout for the ultimate beach picnic.
You’ll find all the classics at The Boca Beach House. Classics like pancakes, French toast, scrambles and omelettes, alongside fun, creative plates like the chocolate chip banana bread French toast and eggsadilla, a play on the traditional quesadilla. Mornings feel effortless at this casual little breakfast cafe. Sip on a cup of coffee, dig into your favorite breakfast dish, and set the tone for a good day ahead.
Breakfast available:
– Daily from 8 am to 3 pm.
My Breakfast Pick: Veggie Goodness Scramble (mushrooms, onion, tomato, spinach, avocado) with home fries and fresh berries.
The Modern Rose
📍 142 SE 6th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL
📞 (561) 266-3287
🌐 Website: https://www.themodernrose.com/
📸 Instagram: @modernrosedelray
👍 Facebook: Modern Rose Delray
About: The breakfast vibes are high at The Modern Rose, located just off Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray. With its colorful décor, artsy details, and flowers at every turn, this quirky café is begging to be on your Instagram feed. The Modern Rose is family owned with an abundance of vegan and gluten-free options, 40+ different organic teas, and an impressive coffee program: organic, specialty-grade, single-origin, locally roasted, freshly ground and made in-house. The coffee and tea drinks at The Modern Rose are just as big of a draw as the food.
The menu swings from comfort food favorites to unique bites inspired by the family’s South African heritage. Grab a latte, snag a cushioned seat, and prepare to fall in love. Mornings at The Modern Rose are anything but ordinary.
Recognition: The Modern Rose recently won multiple titles for the 2025 Boca Raton Observer Reader’s Choice, including Best Breakfast Spot, Best Brunch Spot and Best Locally Owned Coffee Spot, and they were the runner-up for Best New Restaurant Opened After October 1st, 2024.
Breakfast available:
– Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
– Saturday 8 am to 5 pm.
– Sunday 8 am to 4 pm.
My Breakfast Pick: Matcha latte with macadamia nut milk, Just Keep Swimming Avocado Toast (smoked salmon, avocado and “everything” seasoning) with GF bread, or the Omelette Genovese with vegan pesto and vegan cheese.
Lulu’s
📍 189 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
📞 (561) 453-2628
🌐 Website: https://www.lulusdelray.com/
📸 Instagram: @lulusdelray
👍 Facebook: Lulu’s Delray
About: Right in the heart of Delray’s Pineapple Grove is Lulu’s Café & Cocktails. This restaurant feels like a happy little secret, except everyone knows about it. Seriously, Lulu’s has been busy non-stop since it opened in 2021! Service starts earlier than most of its neighbors, making it a preferred spot for the morning crowd.
Lulu’s serves up breakfast classics with a twist: think Maple Butter Pancakes, French toast on brioche, a hearty Breakfast Burrito, and a Croissant Sandwich amped up with Sriracha mayo. If breakfast cocktails are your thing, Lulu’s has plenty — and from Friday through Sunday, select cocktails are bottomless with the purchase of one brunch/breakfast item. The atmosphere at Lulu’s is always energetic no matter what time of day. Whether it’s the vibe, the food, or the cocktails calling you, Lulu’s is a must-stop in Delray.
Breakfast available:
– Daily 8am to 3 pm.
– $25 bottomless cocktails with one breakfast/brunch item Friday through Sunday.
My Breakfast Pick: “Eggs Your Way” with scrambled eggs, Applewood sausage and home fries, and a Cold Brew Martini.
3G’s Gourmet Deli
📍 5869 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FH
📞 (561) 498-3910
🌐 Website: https://3gsdeli.com/
📸 Instagram: @3gsdeli
👍 Facebook: 3G’s Gourmet Deli
About:
This local favorite has been serving up classic New York-style deli eats since 1986. 3G’s Gourmet Deli has breakfast covered with hearty omelets, fluffy latkes, nova and white fish platters, and all the comfort-food you’d want to start your day. If that’s your morning meal style, then 3G’s should definitely become your go-to Delray Beach breakfast spot.
The cozy, family-friendly atmosphere and personable service make it easy to linger over your coffee — and mimosas are available too! For $8.95, get a split of Champagne and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. 3G’s is the kind of place that makes your first meal of the day feel like a little celebration any day of the week.
Recognition: In May 2025, 3G’s Gourmet Deli was featured on the local PBS show, Check Please! South Florida, hosted by acclaimed Chef Michelle Bernstein. 3G’s was also the runner-up for Best Sandwiches/Deli in the 2025 Boca Raton Observer Reader’s Choice.
Breakfast available:
– Daily from 9 am to 3pm.
– Free coffee or tea with any breakfast item ordered between 9-11 am.
My Breakfast Pick: Homemade corned beef hash and eggs with home fries, and a mimosa — hold the OJ.
Bagels With Deli
📍 1732 South Federal Highway, Delray Beach, FL 33483
📞 (561) 279-4799
📍 8854 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33446
📞 (561) 455-2628
📍 17940 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33496
📞 (561) 948-1004
🌐 Website: https://www.bagelswithdeli.com/
📸 Instagram: @bagelswithdeli
👍 Facebook: Bagels With Deli
About: Bagels With Deli has been a local favorite since 2005, serving up fresh, scratch-made bagels and classic deli fare that keeps its regulars coming back for more. The original location opened in East Delray 20 years ago. It has expanded over the last 10 years, with the West Delray location opening in 2015, and Boca just opened this year.
Their bagels are baked daily starting at 2 am, so you know you’re getting them at their absolute freshest. Everything on the menu is made from scratch — a testament to ownership believing in tradition and paying attention to detail. From the iconic New Yorker sandwich to customizable omelettes and overstuffed wraps, there’s a breakfast (or brunch) option for every craving. It’s easy to see why this deli has become a go-to morning stop for locals and visitors alike.
Recognition: Bagels With Deli was the winner for Best Sandwiches/Deli and Bagel Spot in the 2025 Boca Raton Observer Reader’s Choice. It was also the runner-up for Best Fast Casual Spot.
Breakfast available:
– Daily 7 am to 4 pm.
My Breakfast Pick: The L.E.O with scrambled eggs, Nova and grilled onions, add home fries.
The Best Part About Waking Up…
…is knowing breakfast is happening soon!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so don’t skip out. Save this guide for those times when you’re in the mood for breakfast in Boca Raton or Delray Beach, but don’t feel like making it yourself.
These local favorites prove that mornings here are made to be savored, not rushed. Next time you wake up hungry, skip the boring bowl of cereal and dive into the best breakfast restaurants that Boca and Delray have to offer. Your taste buds (and your morning mood) will thank you.
Looking for even more local restaurants to check out? See my guides to Happy Hour in Boca Raton and Happy Hour in Delray Beach, and don’t forget to follow @takeabiteoutofboca on Instagram and subscribe to my newsletter for more!
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