The Best Breakfast Restaurants in the Florida Keys

The Florida Keys stand out as a tropical island paradise in the Caribbean Sea with natural wonders, a hodge-podge of world cultures, and some of the freshest seafood in the American South. The best breakfast in the Florida Keys provides plentiful plates, fueling hungry diners with flavors from the South, Latin America, and Africa. But where are the smartest, savviest diners in the islands headed to when looking for the best breakfast in the Florida Keys? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. Here, we've gathered information from in-the-know diners to put together this list of the best breakfast in the Florida Keys. With everything from acclaimed Cuban and Italian offerings to laid-back beach spots, the best breakfast in the Florida Keys offers something for everyone. Grab a table and start the day off right there tonight!

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10 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Ocean Grill & Bar, Latitudes Key West, FL on Sunset Key, La Te Da…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Seafood, Contemporary American, American…
Neighborhoods:	Key West…

Ocean Grill & Bar

$$$$

Seafood

Key West

4.5

705 reviews

For those who want a little extra fun to start their day in the Florida Keys, the Ocean Grill and Bar is the spot to go. Every day, those eaters who want to start the day with a bit of a buzz can enjoy bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys at this lively spot. The breakfast and brunch menu features plenty of favorites alongside those boozy favorites. Try the local catch fish sandwich, marketed as "dock to dish." The fresh local fish comes grilled or blackened on ciabatta bread with Key Lime mustard sauce. Other favorites include banana nut pancakes, lobster bisque, and stuffed shrimp.

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Latitudes Key West, FL on Sunset Key

$$$$

Contemporary American

Key West

4.8

11692 reviews

With the ocean only a few steps outside the window, Latitudes on Sunset Key is one of the prime spots for the best breakfast in the Florida Keys. Grab a table outside to enjoy the extraordinary Florida weather and ocean view along with classic breakfast favorites. Try the cold-smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers on a toasted bagel. The "Latitudes Breakfast" is full of favorites like chicken sausage, breakfast potatoes, and applewood-smoked bacon. For a traditional taste with a Keys spin, go for the breakfast sandwich. This special features guanciale bacon, eggs, roasted tomato, and Boursin cheese.

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La Te Da

$$$$

American

Key West

4.8

1490 reviews

La Te Da is a colorful Keys favorite with some of the best breakfast and brunch options in the keys. Head in during the week for breakfast favorites like the challah French toast with powdered sugar and maple syrup, or the Southernmost sausage gravy and biscuits. For brunch, go for the restaurant's specialty Benedict and eggs menu. Try the classic Benedict with Canadian bacon, or the smoked salmon Benedict topped with Hollandaise.

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Azur

$$$$

Mediterranean

Key West

4.6

2078 reviews

A laid-back but lively Keys favorite, Azur is one of the top places for the best breakfast in the Florida Keys. Grab a table outside to soak up the sun for the brunch menu. Look to the "Old World Breakfast" for the "Milander," with eggs, potatoes, ciabatta toast, and a selection of meats or fruit. The Benedicts menu includes the Azur, with fennel salmon, shallots, creme fraiche, and capers. Another breakfast favorite is the yellowtail snapper Benedict, with grilled ciabatta and caper mayonnaise. For an authentic Florida taste, try the Key Lime pie French toast with wild berry compote.

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First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery

$$$$

Seafood

Key West

4.5

894 reviews

Boasting some of the best beer in Florida, First Flight Island Restaurant and Brewery also boast some of the best breakfast in the Florida Keys. Head in on the weekend for the Brewery's fabled Sunday brunch. The Benedicts are the specialty at First Flight. Try the brisket Benedict, with house-braised beef and Cajun mayonnaise, or the Florentine Benedict with sauteed spinach and tomato. First Flight also boasts a pancake bar with build-your-own pancakes or French toast option. Pair your brunch with one of the restaurant's celebrated beers, a mimosa, or a Bloody Mary.

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Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar

$$$$

Seafood

Marathon

4.6

1122 reviews

There's not much else out there like the ambiance at Castaway. This lively, tucked-away spot in the heart of the Florida Keys is the place to go for great times, a few drinks, and some of the best breakfast on the islands. Go for the "Early Riser" eggs dish with home fries, grits, fruit, or sliced tomatoes. Hearty breakfasts are the specialty at this waterfront favorite. Try the country-fried pork chop and eggs with country gravy, or the "Big Momma's crabcake hash" with swiss cheese, fried eggs, and scallions.

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Bistro 245

$$$$

Contemporary American

Key West

4.5

1301 reviews

The "Margaritaville Resort" is one of the most fun spots in the entirety of the Florida Keys. With all the warmth and good cheer of a Jimmy Buffet song, Bistro 245 delivers some of the best breakfast in the Florida Keys. Grab a seat in the Resort to enjoy the great views and a great meal to start the day. The "Healthy Start" breakfast features healthy favorites like steel-cut cinnamon oatmeal, egg white omelets, and turkey cheddar wraps. For a hearty entree, try the bistro breakfast. This favorite features eggs, potatoes, breakfast, sausage, or ham, and a choice of toast.

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Hard Rock Cafe - Key West

$$$$

American

Key West

4.3

300 reviews

What rocks more than the Hard Rock Cafe in the Florida Keys? Not much. Head into this memorabilia-laden spot in the heart of all the action for some of the best breakfast in the Florida Keys. There are all the traditional favorites on the menu at the Hard Rock location, along with plenty of brunch and breakfast-ready libations. Enjoy all of the excellent breakfast selections underneath some of the coolest rock decors in the world. It's the spot to go for a fun time in the Florida Keys.

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Bagatelle

$$$$

Seafood

Key West

4.7

2859 reviews

This sun-kissed spot offers up some of the best breakfast in the Florida Keys along with some of the best people-watching in the islands. The brunch is one of the best breakfast options in the entire Keys. Grab a seat to enjoy the weather and the scenery, and some of the summer brunch libations like the cucumber cooler with gin and lime or the Tennessee peach lemonade with whiskey and club soda. For food, go for the southern Benedict with citrus-braised pork and poached eggs. The lobster omelette features warm-water lobster and applewood smoked bacon.

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Southernmost Beach Cafe

$$$$

Caribbean

Key West

3.4

1074 reviews

If someone's dream is to eat breakfast in the southernmost part of the continental place United States, this is the spot to go. The food at the Southernmost Beach Cafe also happens to include some of the best breakfast in the Florida Keys, too. Start with an "eye-opener," like the Old Bay bacon bloody mary or the "Hair of the Dog" with vodka and orange juice. One of the menu highlights? The "Southernmost toast," with challah bread battered in Rice Krispy and topped with strawberries. For a unique taste, try the breakfast tacos with andouille sausage.

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