Fort Lauderdale’s breakfast and brunch scene is one-of-a-kind, and it starts with neighborhood gems that know how to kick off the day in style. In Flagler Village, Foxy Brown is basically brunch royalty with its over-the-top cinnamon roll pancakes and indulgent Benedicts, while Hatch brings the fun beginning bright and early (at 7 a.m.!) with pancake flights and neon-splashed vibes that make you want to snap a photo before you even take a bite. Between the comfort food, creative twists, and cool atmosphere, mornings in this part of town feel less like breakfast and more like a party.
Stroll over to Las Olas and you’ll find more old-school morning icons holding it down. Gran Forno Bakery fills the street with the heavenly smell of fresh focaccia and flaky croissants, while the Floridian, an all-hours legend (one of New Times’ 14 Best Old School Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale), is where locals and night owls alike have gathered for decades over stacks of pancakes and bottomless coffee. And if you’d rather start your morning by the water, Archibald’s Village Bakery on Fort Lauderdale Beach (one of New Times’ 13 Best Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale Beach) pairs ocean breezes with fresh pastries that taste like vacation. Put it all together, and Fort Lauderdale proves it knows how to do breakfast better than just about anyone. Below, dig into the 13 best spots for breakfast (and some for brunch) in Fort Lauderdale.
Archibald’s Village Bakery
608 Breakers Ave. Ste. 1, Fort Lauderdale
754-300-5926…