Elmo's Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

1. Elmo's Diner

8.7
776 9th St (at Hillsborough Rd), Durham, NC
Diner · 93 tips and reviews

Lisa L.Lisa Lister: Blueberry pancakes...delicious!!!

Emily E.Emily Ellis: Pumpkin pancakes are SO good!

Emily B.Emily Brands: Chilaquiles are delish! I always persuade 1 fellow diner w me to order them while I try the new dishes, and I still think it's the best bfast dish they have.

Brigs at the Park Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

2. Brigs at the Park Restaurant

8.4
4900 NC Highway 55 (at NC Hwy 54), Durham, NC
Breakfast Spot · 28 tips and reviews

Nicole M.Nicole Manuel: Try the Eggnog French Toast - Best idea ever. I can now die happy. :)

D Hamilton ΑΦΑD Hamilton ΑΦΑ: Their breakfast is awesome. Lunch not so much.

Ed W.Ed Weeks: Really good breakfast dishes. I must also say that the burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches are great too. By all means try the broccoli salad as a side dish. It's very tasty.

Guglhupf Artisan Bakery, Restaurant & Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

3. Guglhupf Artisan Bakery, Restaurant & Café

9.2
2706 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd (at Hope Valley Rd), Durham, NC
Bakery · 87 tips and reviews

Roger H.Roger Harris: Best breakfast in the Triangle! If you want to sit outside when the weather is nice you might need to wait for a table.

Myriam M.Myriam Melki: Make sure to try their poached eggs for brunch!! Tasty! And the place is really charming; their pastries are delicious too.

Megan M.Megan M: The pancakes are amazing! Such a perfect combo with the cooked apple slices on top.

Mad Hatter Bakeshop & Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

4. Mad Hatter Bakeshop & Café

8.2
1802 W Main St (at Broad St), Durham, NC
Bakery · Old West Durham · 71 tips and reviews

Ashley R.Ashley Raiteri: Yummy poached eggs. Perfect "werid" breakfast for an Alice in Wonderland themed bakery. Read more.

Jason B.Jason Baxter: Local sausage, oatmeal, and hatter breakfast are all great and available all day, everyday. French toast is always excellent, but usually on available at brunch on weekends.

Christopher A.Christopher Azar: Great place for breakfast and to get some work done. Try sitting by the big front windows on a rainy day for some nice light.

Foster's Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

5. Foster's Market

8.8
2694 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd (btwn Legion Ave & Bedford St), Durham, NC
Sandwich Spot · 52 tips and reviews

Hilary G.Hilary Gleason: Go there for Sunday brunch (early to beat the crowd) and grab a breakfast biscuit & herbal iced tea.

Heather G.Heather G: Get the yogurt and granola off the breakfast menu! Homemade granola! Awesome!

Emilio C.Emilio C: This place is awesome. The breakfast burrito is super filling. Great ambiance.

William's Gourmet Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

6. William's Gourmet Kitchen

8.6
2114 E NC Highway 54 (at S NC Hwy 55), Durham, NC
Sandwich Spot · 42 tips and reviews

Richie B.Richie Broome: Great Weekend Breakfast spot!

Jonathan R.Jonathan Reding: So tasty! The menu changes from time to time but they newly announced that you can place your order online at www.WilliamsGK.com Great solution for breakfast!

Bryan H.Bryan Hodge: The breakfast is totally awesome! I've also had the Mediterranean Pita which also excellent! A must try if you are in the Durham area!

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

7. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

7.9
3703 Hillsborough Rd. I-85 & Cole Mill Rd., Durham, NC
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Lazaro G.Lazaro Gonzales: Pancakes are insanely good. Hashbrown casserole is a must as well. Coffee is off its game last 2x I've been here but usually delicious.

Porschia H.Porschia Holmes: MOMma'S pancake breakfast

Melissa H.Melissa H: Mommas french toast with apples - delicious

NOSH is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

8. NOSH

7.5
2812 Erwin Rd (at S Lasalle St), Durham, NC
Sandwich Spot · 43 tips and reviews

FeliciaFelicia: The breakfast potatoes are awesome!

Donna G.Donna Gray: On Saturdays You need to try the Vegan Pancakes!!! They are delicious! :-)

mike s.mike sullivan: Don't miss the Bloody Mary's. They are the perfect compliment to Nosh breakfast!

Rise Biscuits & Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

9. Rise Biscuits & Donuts

8.7
8200 Renaissance Pkwy Ste 1003, Durham, NC
Breakfast Spot · 100 tips and reviews

James S.James Smith: Good food but too busy for its own good. Breakfast stuff shouldn't be this much of a wait.

William A.William Anderson: Great breakfast! Biscuits are fantastic and light. Bacon is great!

Michael C.Michael Cox: Ridiculously delicious donuts and breakfast biscuit sandwiches. My buddy Jo and I basically got one of everything.

Parker and Otis is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

10. Parker and Otis

8.6
112 S Duke St (at W Peabody St), Durham, NC
Gourmet Store · 102 tips and reviews

Sonny B.Sonny Byrd: great breakfast, scramblers and their lox are awesome.

Nicholas B.Nicholas Bradley: Everything is good but the BLT with poached eggs is the best!

Becky W.Becky W: The #5 for breakfast is delicious, they always make a great dish. Just arrive early to avoid the crazy line.

Benetis Athena Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

11. Benetis Athena Restaurant

7.8
5410 NC Highway 55 (Sedwick Dr), Durham, NC
Greek Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Gerald F.Gerald Fields jr: We love their breakfast on Sunday mornings.

Steven J.Steven Jackson: I Love to eat breakfast here. You are welcome by the people that works there with a friendly smile and some time with a hug. It more like a family meeting breakfast place.

Tonya P.Tonya Peace: The breakfast is very good. I am never disappointed.

Monuts Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

12. Monuts Donuts

9.0
1002 9th St (at W Knox St), Durham, NC
Café · 34 tips and reviews

Tohm S.Tohm Sansani: Grab a seat at the bar. All donuts and egg sandwiches are great.

Karla S.Karla Sosa: Delicious breakfast sandwiches and the best doughnuts in town

Erik M.Erik Michielsen: Breakfast sandwich does not disappoint!

Hope Valley Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

13. Hope Valley Diner

8.5
3710 Shannon Rd (at Old Chapel Hill Rd), Durham, NC
Diner · 21 tips and reviews

Heather B.Heather Bailiff: Variety, breakfast, blt, quiche, outdoor seating, lunch, breakfast

Heather B.Heather Bailiff: Breakfast, BLT (add avocado), tater tots. Lots of choices.

Lee R.Lee Raymond: I'm there almost every Sunday for breakfast. Good quiche, good eggs florentine. Good service, reasonable wait time for food, given how crowded it can be there. They take reservations.

Biscuitville is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

14. Biscuitville

8.2
3201 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC
Breakfast Spot · 12 tips and reviews

Cheryl M.Cheryl Mills: Love the pancakes, the food is good. Especially when the biscuits are fresh from the oven.

Crystal I.Crystal Irby: My weekend breakfast spot! Great southern dishes.

Ricky A.Ricky Allen Jr.: It's all good!

Nasher Museum Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Breakfast Food in Durham.

15. Nasher Museum Cafe

8.0
2001 Campus Dr, Durham, NC
Café · 10 tips and reviews

Michael N.Michael Naclerio: Go to brunch. Order the french toast gratin. Get bacon on the side.

Paul I.Paul Inserra: The best French toast in all he land

EliEli: This is my new favorite brunch place. The french toast casserole is (to quote our waiter) life changing.