31 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Lake Mary

“Just had the best Breakfast at First Watch! Sarah (and Nicole, one of the Hosts who helped Sarah as she had the large table by our booth!) were excellent! They took great care of us! Awesome food as always! Thank you!!!“

“The food was great and filling!!!“

“I come here almost every Monday for breakfast. We love always getting Dunia as our server. She goes above and beyond for us to take care of us. If you have the pleasure of getting her as your server you can bet that she’ll give you the best service!“

“The food was absolutely perfect! Service was fast and friendly. Bethany was an awesome server!“

“Outstanding! Scrumptious! Welcoming! I had the cheese omelette. I've been on this Earth for over 50 years and I've never had anything this delicious! Thank you!“

“I love that this is a place where you just order at the counter and can dine in or take out. Our group dined in. This isn't a place that offers ambiance, but we knew that going into it. It's inside set up is analogous to many fast food restaurants. The wait to order was short and the food was prepared quickly. I got the Maple Bacon Chicken Biscuit and it was the perfect blend of sweet and savory with the chicken offering a nice kick of heat. The food tasted fresh and the maple syrup was real. Others in the group were satisfied with their meals, but remarked, nothing special. My only complaint is with regard to the mimosa I ordered. I'm wishing now I had taken a picture of it because it was a neon lemon color. In my life, I've never seen a bright neon yellow mimosa, and more importantly, it did not taste good. That aside the food was quite good, the service fast and the price reasonable. Nice Saturday morning breakfast!“

“A group of us co-workers chose to have breakfast before work one morning!! Tia with the sweetest personality was our waitress! All our orders were very tasty and displayed beautifully on the large square lates! We all left full and happy!! We all absolutely recommend this great eating place! Thanks Tia for the Great Service with a Big Smile!“

“The kale salad was delicious 😋“

“Went there this morning and let me tell ya. I have been in retail for 20 years and I was super impressed. Amber has got it going on!! She was very attentive and was a great leader of what seemed to be new staff. The host Christian was on top of it. Very positive and a go getter. Cleaned very well. Went outside to check the lot for trash!! I have been to the Waffle House plenty!! This has been by far the best service I have gotten!!! Kudos Amber and the crew!!!“

“Maitland, FL. Great service and really great grits, sausage gravy and biscuits made our drive here well worth it. It’s kinda far from where we live but Steve said he’d absolutely come back.

We sat on the large patio area that was nicely set up to feel special. It had misters going and we felt breezy and nice out there even though it was a hot July day. We enjoyed our meal very much.

This is a popular spot with locals. In fact, thigh, it’s kinda hard to spot. Even with Siri we thought we were turning into the Public Storage parking lot. Only after we did that did we see the restaurant.

Once inside the restaurant, though, you realize it’s a nice, Southern hospitality kind of place. I’ve been to another location and I feel this location’s patio was better. Also, the restaurant inside felt cozy and cool. The other location I’ve been to had a lot of orange accents. At this Maitland location the color scheme was more modern and cute.

The servers were prompt and worked well as a team.

Our server was appropriately welcoming and helpful and when I asked questions she chatted easily with us. I asked about other peach items on the menu and she said the peach hot sauce on the table sells out before Christmas! Also, they have added peach pancakes and peach waffles to the menu.“

“This place is “Legit” .Server Tina is a pro who knows how to cater to her customers. The place clean (no sticky tables and clean dinnerware). The manager Stephany answers any questions and welcomes you warmly to make you feel at home from the start.“

“My group of friends meet every Wednesday at noon. The food portions can't be topped For a small business the menu is tremendous. Pam and Kathy are the Best.“

“Good food, plenty of options, kid friendly and we got in and out. 👍🏻“

“I Love coming here. It is clean and the food is great. The servers Denise and Robin have made me feel like I am more than just another costumer. They make me feel like family. I wish they were open for dinner. I would be eating here even more!“

“Great Food & great service, highly recommended“

“Our server Nancy was awesome! She made our breakfast as pleasant as humanly possible! Nancy is a huge asset to this restaurant. Please let her know that we throughly enjoyed our stay!“

“Food and service was great“

“The hash browns are really good to eat.“

“Wonderful hole in the wall breakfast place. Service is excellent, coffee is tasty, food is delicious and comes out quickly.“

“Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, my girlfriend, my youngest son and I visited First Watch on Redbug Lake Rd in Winter Springs for my Birthday brunch, and I wanted to say we had a wonderful time. Although my girlfriend has visited several times before at a different location it was mine and my son's first time visiting First Watch, and we are super impressed. The food was very fresh and delicious and the presentation of our order was amazing. Our Server Jazlyn was very informative and helpful and she went above and beyond in her service to our needs. Afterwards the Manager Rick was also very kind and helped us out when buying goodies to take home. I highly recommend First Watch especially the one on Redbug Lake Rd in the Publix shopping center in Winter Springs, Florida.“

“This place is probably one of the best of all the waffle houses. it is probably why it's always busy. service and food were amazing today“

“Great views when sitting outside. First time here and service was decent, food was good. Will come back again.“

“This is my go-to brunch destination in Apopka! The food is freshly prepared and delicious! The servers are so friendly too. I love the eggs Benedict and my husband loves their brunch burger! Awesome mimosas too. Give them a try - you won’t be disappointed!“

“Tried for the first time this morning ! And it was very clean and the food was very good. Also the staff were very friendly 👍😎“

“Great food and good atmosphere. My wife and I stopped in on our way home. This isn't a spot we'd been to before and it seemed everyone knew each other. Conversations were delightful and our server Jacob was very observant and delightful. He seemed to know his regulars and still made time for us new folk. I'd absolutely recommend this location.

Wheelchair accessibility: Good up front parking for those with needs. And wide front door for wheelchairs.“

“We had a wonderful breakfast this week…especially loved the coffee! Everything was fresh and healthy! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Four stars for this place! Kelly was an absolutely fantastic server - friendly, attentive, and really made our dining experience special. The food was a bit of a mixed bag, hence the four stars instead of five. Some dishes were absolutely knock-your-socks-off delicious, showcasing real culinary skill. However, a few things, like the strawberries that came with dessert, could have used a little extra something - maybe a touch more syrup to really bring out their sweetness. Overall, a great meal with excellent service, just a few minor tweaks needed in the kitchen to make it perfect. We'll definitely be back!“

“Great Food & Love how friendly the staff always is! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!“

“Had breakfast this morning. Ordered Corn Beef Hash, scrambled eggs and grits. The Hash was great. The eggs were cold and the grits were the consistency of soup. My breakfast was brought to me by one of the cooks in the kitchen. The same server replaced the grits with hash browns. Have eaten there several times but today seemed like total chaos which I never experienced before. Regardless of these events this morning I will be back to eat there again.“

“We have not been here for about 8 years but decided to try again the monte was great at the service and the help with the menu. Food was the best we have had in along time thank you all for great meal and definitely a 5 star meal and service“

“Hands down one of the best spots I’ve been to in a while! The food was so good, everything came out fresh and hot, and you can tell they actually care about what they serve. The server was super friendly, her name's Faith she is quick, and made the whole experience even better. Left here full, happy, and already planning my next visit!“