Historic cafés, charming courtyards, creative brunch menus, and laid-back lunch spots make St. Augustine one of Florida’s best cities for easing into the day. Think fresh pastries, iced lattes, courtyard brunches, long lunches beneath the palms, and bottomless mimosa's - welcome to mornings in the nation’s oldest city.
Best Benni in Town meets Unlimited Mimosas.
Want to eat where the locals go?
Head to The Boathouse. Sunday brunch brings live music, waterfront views, and unlimited mimosas or Bloody Mary's, just five minutes from downtown. One visit and you’ll see why locals love this place.
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🤫Insider Pick
A beloved neighborhood café known for hearty Southern breakfasts and a welcoming atmosphere. Favorites include homemade biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, corned beef hash, blue crab quiche, BBQ pulled pork & grits, and fluffy pancakes. Their house-made peach butter is a local favorite and will truly butter your biscuit like nothing else. For lunch, the menu features pulled pork sandwiches, tacos, shrimp and grits, datil BBQ burger and fried chicken.
🔑 Insider Tip:
Expect a wait - this is one of the most loved breakfast spots in town.
📍 117 Martin Luther King Ave, St. Augustine 🕒 Breakfast & lunch
📞 (904) 547-3074
🌐 https://www.bluehencafe.com/
✨ Editors Choice
$$ • Southern / Coastal • Farm-to-Table Brunch
One of the city’s most popular restaurants for fresh, locally sourced Southern cooking. The menu highlights seasonal ingredients with brunch favorites like shrimp and grits, fresh vegetable plates, and house-made biscuits.
📍 72 Spanish St, St. Augustine
🕒 Brunch & lunch hours vary
📞 (904) 829-0655
🌐 https://www.thefloridianstaug.com/
$$ • Classic Breakfast • Casual Café A long-standing breakfast spot serving all the classics—from omelets and pancakes to hearty breakfast plates-in a relaxed, no-frills setting.
📍233b W King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
🕒 Breakfast & lunch
📞 (904) 217-3772
🌐 The West Egg
🏡 Local Hangout
☀️☕ $ • Southern Biscuit Kitchen • Casual Brunch Spot
A lively brunch favorite known for its scratch-made biscuits stacked with fried chicken, eggs, and rich house-made gravy. The menu features creative biscuit sandwiches and Southern comfort classics in a relaxed, community-style setting.
📍 39 Cordova St, St. Augustine 🕒 Open daily until 2 PM 📞 (904) 217-3256
🌐 maplestreetbiscuits.com
No visit to Saint Augustine is complete without a Cuban sandwich or cafe con leche. Quick and easy, grab and go, breakfast or lunch.
📍 18 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine
🕒 Breakfast & lunch
📞 (904) 217-7853
https://rrstaug.com/
🔑 Concierge Favorite
🏛️Historic Dining
$$ • Healthy Café
Modern Brunch A bright, modern café offering fresh, health-forward breakfast and brunch options alongside quality coffee. Great for lighter fare and a relaxed start to the day.
📍 18 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine
🕒 Breakfast & lunch
📞 (904) 217-7853
https://rrstaug.com/
❤️ Guest Favorite
On Saint George Street
$$ • Latin-Inspired Café
Organic & Healthy A laid-back café known for organic ingredients and Latin-inspired breakfast dishes, smoothies, and coffee. A great option for a lighter, feel-good start to your morning.
📍 50 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
🕒 Breakfast & lunch
📞 (904) 471-2006
🌐 https://www.buenaondastaug.com/
🌿Locals Choice Healthy
No visit to Saint Augustine is complete without a Cuban sandwich or cafe con leche. Quick and easy, grab and go, breakfast or lunch.
📍 18 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine
🕒 Breakfast & lunch
📞 (904) 217-7853
https://rrstaug.com/
⭐ Editors Choice
Saint George Street offers a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and brunch places. From pizza joints, to taco's, seafood to tapas, upscale Spanish fair at Colombia Restaurant, and famous crepes at Mimi's.
📍Saint George Street
🕒 Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
⭐ Editors Choice
The best meals in St. Augustine are often the ones hidden behind courtyards, tucked along side streets, or just beyond the busiest tourist blocks. Don’t be afraid to wander a little - some of the city’s most memorable dining experiences are found where history, atmosphere, and local flavor quietly come together.
Free Mimosa with
purchase of any brunch.