Key West Breakfast Spots

If the thought of a light and delicious crepe for breakfast is enough to get your mouth watering, then you are going to love the La Creperie French Café in Key West. La Creperie French Cafe has been pleasing local palates for more than 14 years and you could say that they have perfected the art of crepe making. In France it is customary to serve savory fillings in a galette, which is a crepe made with buckwheat – you can choose from a variety of tasty fillings, including vegan and gluten-free options. Crepes are made using organic eggs, milk, and flour and filled with your choice of fruits, syrups, creams, and other treats. For those who don’t enjoy crepes, the café offers a full menu of delicious toasts, paninis, sandwiches, and croissants or a full American bacon and egg breakfast.

Address: La Creperie French Cafe, 300 Petronia St, Key West, FL 33404, Phone: 305-440-2240

Don’t let the name confuse you when you are looking for a great breakfast in Key West. Off the Hook Grill is primarily an intimate seafood bistro situated just one block from Duval Street in Old Town Key West, but regulars will tell you that it is also serves up great breakfasts. The breakfast menu features all your classic American breakfast favorites such as eggs any way you like them accompanied by a large selection of sides so that you can customize your meal. If you are looking for something lighter, you can order a bowl of yoghurt and granola (with or without fruit) or a delicious buttermilk pancake with fruit.

Address: Off the Hook Grill, 920 Caroline St, Key West, Fl 33040, Phone: 305-741-7980

If your idea of the perfect vacation includes long, lazy brunches then Azur Restaurant in Old Town Key West could be exactly what you are looking for. Azur Restaurant serves delicious brunches, featuring all your regular breakfast favorites alongside a great selection of innovative and unusual dishes that will transform your breakfast into a memorable meal. There are some brilliantly conceived twists to the classic Benedict, a rather surprising Italian-inspired breakfast carbonara, and a good choice of unusual sandwiches, salads, and frittatas. If you fancy something a little lighter, you can choose the Azur Continental Breakfast, which features artisan rolls, muffins, croissants and fruit, or yoghurt and granola.

Address: Azur Restaurant, 425 Grinnell St, Key West, FL 33040, Phone: 305-292-2987

Bagatelle Restaurant in Duval Street knows that people often have a craving for breakfast at any time of day, which is why their famous brunch is served throughout the day. Similarly, not everyone likes eggs or biscuits for breakfast, which is why the extensive Bagatelle brunch menu features both traditional breakfast and luncheon dishes. Using only organic cage-free eggs, Bagatelle has come up with some excellent twists to enliven a traditional Benedict – try their famous lobster Benedict with Key lime hollandaise or a delicious crab cake Benedict. In addition, you can choose from many sandwich and taco options or tasty seafood small plates like clam chowder, coconut shrimp or mussels.

Address: Bagatelle, Bagatelle, 115 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, Phone: 305-296-6609

If you are looking for an early breakfast before you set off to explore Key West, you can drop into the Banana Cafe in Duval Street. The café serves up all your breakfast favorites together with some new ideas to give them an interesting twist. Why go for a conventional omelet when you can opt for a Key West Original filled with shrimp, scallop, and lobster. The traditional eggs Benedict also gets a face-lift with a shrimp, lobster, or smoked salmon filling. You can indulge your sweet tooth with a Belgian waffle, French country crepe or a French continental breakfast featuring baguette, croissant, and muffin.

Address: Banana Cafe, 1215 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, Phone: 305-294-7227

Tucked away in the historic Bahama Village, Blue Heaven is a unique Key West eatery that will satisfy both your taste buds and your love of the unusual. Most people choose to enjoy their breakfast al fresco in the shady courtyard, but indoor seating is also available. You will be surrounded by arty décor, wandering chickens, and delightful aromas. The breakfast selection includes a selection of Benedicts, Richard’s Very Good Pancakes, delicious omelets to order, and shrimp and grits, to name but a few. Their Key lime pie is rumored to be the best in Key West.

Address: Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St, Key West, FL 33040, Phone: 305-296-8666

The name says it all – the slightly eccentric Cuban Coffee Queen’s menu is heavily influenced by the tastes of Cuba. Here you can try a variety of Cuban coffee blends brewed to perfection – the ideal way to start your day. A few of the traditional Cuban breakfast dishes you can order include the Key Wester – a delicious egg sandwich with your choice of bacon, sausage, ham, or chorizo on pressed Cuban bread, a Cuban breakfast burrito with rice and beans, or a Cuban bagel served with cream cheese, honey, and sesame seeds. Croissants are also available, and you can personalize your meal with several tasty side dishes.

Address: Cuban Coffee Queen, 5 Key Lime Square, Key West, FL 33040, Phone: 305-294-7787