The Best Breakfast Spots (Some with All-Day Breakfast) in the Greater Sacramento Area

It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If that’s the case, then why should it be limited to the morning? There’s no reason why breakfast foods should be relegated to the early hours of the day. From eggs Benedict to chicken and waffles, corned beef hash to chicken fried steak, there are so many breakfast options in the greater Sacramento area. Even better, many spots serve these decadent dishes into the afternoon and beyond. So, if you’re looking for a diner in the greater Sacramento area for a great breakfast, following are our top picks.

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 The Morning Fork | Midtown Sacramento

This popular spot in Midtown Sacramento has everything you’d expect in a traditional diner: hearty dishes, friendly service, and plenty of free-flowing coffee. Although the menu features traditional breakfast dishes, many of them have an upscale vibe. Popular items include maple sage fried chicken with gravy and eggs, seafood omelet with blue lump crab and bay shrimp, and challah French toast with salted maple butter. They also have a large selection of mimosas and breakfast cocktails.

 Carol’s Restaurant | West Sacramento

For more than three decades, Carole’s has been serving up hearty breakfast fare for hungry diners in West Sacramento. Specialties include corned beef hash, biscuits & gravy, and a breakfast burger complete with bacon & eggs. Pancakes, omelets, and steak & eggs are also available, all made in-house, from scratch.

 Hot Off the Griddle | Natomas, Orangevale & Rocklin

This family-owned spot is a great place for old-fashioned country home cooking. Breakfast options include everything from ham & eggs to breakfast burritos, vegetarian wraps to eggs Benedict. They also have lunch items such as burgers, sandwiches and salads.

 Roc & Sol | Downtown Sacramento

This traditional American diner in Downtown Sacramento serves breakfast all day, so you can satisfy your craving whenever it hits. The breakfast menu isn’t the biggest in town, but it does the job. It includes pancakes, waffles, scrambles, eggs Benedict, even crème brulee French toast.

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 Katrina’s Café | Auburn

Smoked salmon Benedict, lemon yogurt pancakes, and huevos rancheros are just a few of the breakfast items you’ll find at this charming country café in Auburn. They also have more than two dozen omelets, two dozen scrambles, and numerous lunch options as well. Breakfast is served all day, and there are vegetarian options as well.

 Stagecoach Restaurant | South Sacramento

This understated restaurant in South Sacramento specializes in Southern comfort food breakfasts. With Old West décor, they’ve been turning out hearty dishes for more than 40 years! Specialties include chicken fried steak, fried grits & molasses, and biscuits & gravy. They also have omelets, breakfast sandwiches, and waffles.

 Buttercup Pantry | Placerville

If you’re looking for a homestyle breakfast, look no further than this country-style diner in Placerville. In operation for more than 40 years, they serve breakfast anytime, such as eggs, hash browns, smoked pit ham and fresh-baked biscuits. They also have sandwiches, salads, and hot dogs for lunch.

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 Meet & Eat | Land Park

This friendly neighborhood eatery in Sacramento’s Land Park neighborhood is known for its eclectic menu, which includes American classics as well as pasta and tacos. Although breakfast isn’t served all day, it’s available until 3 p.m., which is close enough! Signature dishes include avocado toast, breakfast burgers, and chilaquiles, and they also have Benedicts, French toast, and omelets.

 Mario’s Early Toast | Various Locations

With locations in Granite Bay, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, and El Dorado Hills, there’s sure to be an Early Toast near you. Although breakfast isn’t technically served all day (only until 3 p.m.), you can still get your favorites far beyond the lunch hour. They offer all the classic breakfast dishes and even have high-protein and gluten-free menus. Perhaps best of all, they have an enormous mimosa menu, with every imaginable variation, from the typical orange juice to guava, hibiscus, cranberry and Red Bull.

 Crepeville | Davis & Sacramento

French-style crepes are the name of the game at this cheery breakfast spot that has locations in both Davis and Sacramento. Crepes are offered with every imaginable filling, both savory (eggplant pesto, chicken curry) and sweet (strawberry Nutella, apple caramel). They also have a selection of classic breakfast dishes such as omelets, scrambles, pancakes, and Benedicts, as well as lunch options.