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
$$ • Southern / Coastal • Farm-to-Table Lunch & Brunch
One of the city’s most popular restaurants for fresh, locally sourced Southern cooking. The menu highlights seasonal ingredients with brunch favorites like shrimp and grits, fresh vegetable plates, and house-made biscuits.
📍 72 Spanish St, St. Augustine
🕒 Brunch & lunch hours vary
📞 (904) 829-0655
🌐 https://www.thefloridianstaug.com/
$$ • 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
No visit to Saint Augustine is complete without a Cuban sandwich or cafe con leche. Quick and easy, grab and go, breakfast or lunch.
📍 98 St George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
🕒Lunch & Dinner
📞 (904) 824-3341
https://www.columbiarestaurant.com/historic-district-st-augustine
🛎️ Concierge Favorite | 🏛️Historic Dining
🎭 Unique Experience 🧊 Made Ice Here ✨ A favorite for date nights and special occasions.
$$- $$$ • American w/ Southern Influences
Housed in a restored 1920s ice plant, The Ice Plant is a guest favorite for craft cocktails, elevated brunch dishes, and a vintage industrial atmosphere full of St. Augustine character. Farm-to-table cuisine with Southern influences, including craft burgers, local seafood, shrimp ceviche, blue crab beignets, hoecakes, hand-cut fries, and creative seasonal dishes.
📍110 Riberia St. St. Augustine, FL 32084
🕒 Lunch, Brunch & Dinner
📞 (904) 829-6553
🌐 https://iceplantbar.com/menu/
$$$ • DINNER • BRUNCH • PRIVATE EVENTS
PK’s Roosevelt Room, is more than just a restaurant; it's a destination for unforgettable moments in the heart of Historic Downtown St. Augustine Florida. Enjoy fine cuisine in an intimate setting offering a warm embrace to both locals and visitors alike.
📍121 St George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Brunch Every Day 9AM-2PM | Dinner Thursday-Monday 5-9:30PM
https://rrstaug.com/
⭐ Guest Favorite on
Saint George Street
✨ Flagler Era Feel
$$ • 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 & Light
Don't feel like making a choice yet? Saint George Street offers a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and brunch places. From cozy cafe's to quick bites, pizza joints, to taco's, seafood to tapas, upscale Spanish fair at Colombia Restaurant, and famous crepes at Mimi's. Take a stroll down Saint George Street and discover what's on the menu!
📍Saint George Street
🕒 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night