11 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Novato

“Thank you to Tien and team for a wonderful breakfast and even better service! You were so accommodating to our daughter’s allergy and we felt so well taken care of. Even our dog had her own water dish. We’re so glad you’re part of the Novato community!“

“We’re longtime guests of the Novato IHOP, and we still come back to it after we moved out of the immediate area. Simply put, it’s the most consistent, quality dining experience in our experience in this area, from being seated and served, to the food itself. There are not-so-subtle differences between different IHOPs, and this one has always been extremely well managed and run - even during COVID and beyond, when the entire dining out landscape was thrown into turmoil.

Highlights (for us), foodwise:
Cheesesteak Stacker, any pancakes with fruit (IHOP is, still in our opinion, the reigning pancake kings), the burgers (which exist on the same level as other “gourmet” burgers), and the breakfast tacos.

I want to again call out management and service, because the team here moves with urgency - Lupita, Elvia, Ashley and the rest of the team are simply without peer in the waitstaff realm, and team collectively has easily 100+ years of hospitality experience. That’s next to impossible to find in a chain restaurant, and combined with how consistently the kitchen cranks out quality casual dining food, the experience here exceeds what we would have ever expected. Thus - the frequent returns!“

“Great food and service. Great presentation“

“FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE!!! SO GOOD!!! Friendly and welcoming. Fast service. Delicious food. Many options! Definitely worth stopping in.“

“I was absolutely blown away, by how good the food was! Super cute, nostalgic vibes. Love it there.“

“The Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor is the biggest little Rotary Club around. It has so many good members that are committed to doing good deeds for communities both near and afar. I have 27 years of perfect attendance in Rotary. I'm a Paul Harris Plus Six Plus Fellow, I'm a Rotary Manor Benefactor, I am a Past President of the Rotary Club of San Rafael, and I am President of the oldest insurance agency in Marin and the oldest business on 4th Street, San Rafael. I am proud to be a member of the Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor. Jeffrey Allen“

“A nice quiet breakfast experience! Food was good, service was great!“

“OMDOG!! Thank you!! Your burger is as good as I remember it from Java Jacks. I highly recommend your burger to anyone. Thank you again! You rock!“

“A hidden gem in plain sight... Step back into a latin themed space, you could be in Cuba, Mexico or Guatemala. Great menu with American classics for breakfast and lunch and a whole Guatemalan menu to complement. You cannot go wrong, be adventurous and try a Guatemalan dish, you won't be disappointed! Attentive but low key service, be patient and enjoy your stay. Huevos rancheros are delicious, Mexican or Guatemalan style.“

“Great customer service! My favorite server is Jose at the San Rafael store !! However AC was broken so it was pretty warm inside being it was a super hot day !“