Where to Eat Breakfast in Tampa, FL
If you plan on making a trip to Tampa soon, you’ll likely want to check out some of the restaurants in the area. While you enjoy a tasty meal, you’ll be able to take in the sights of Tampa, which can include palm tree-lined streets and beautiful beach areas. The natural scenery is especially beautiful in the morning, which means breakfast can be one of the most indulgent meals of the day when you’re visiting the area. Tampa is also home to some of the best seafood in the country, and you can enjoy lots of fresh fruit to accompany your meal. Here a few of the best Tampa breakfast spots to check out when you’re in the city.
Nicki’s Omelette and Grill
6805 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 884-3447
As the name suggests, this Tampa eatery offers some of the best omelettes in town, along with breakfast side dishes to make your morning meal complete. Choose from signature omelettes like the California with avocado, bacon, sour cream, and Monterrey jack cheese. The vegetable omelette with spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, and bell peppers is pretty impressive as well. Nicki’s Breakfast is a popular entree and includes hash browns topped with grilled onions and bell peppers. The Sunrise Scramble is a tasty option as well and comes with sausage, bacon, and tomatoes. Nicki’s offers several Benedict options as well, such as the Alaska with smoked salmon and the California with bacon and avocado.
La Segunda Central Bakery
2512 N 15th St, Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-1531
La Segunda is one of the best places in Tampa to get a fresh, hot Cuban sandwich. You can also get a sweet treat at the bakery, such as quesito, which is a cheese-filled breakfast turnover, cinnamon buns, or guava turnovers. Other popular baked options include media Noche which is sweet egg bread, a basket of bread, or fresh hamburger buns you can use at home to create your own breakfast sandwich. In addition to the Cuban sandwich, you can also order the turkey, bacon, and avocado sandwich, muffuletta with salami and provolone, or the continental special sandwich with turkey and smoked ham.
Daily Eats
901 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 868-3335
If you prefer brunch food in the mornings, check out what daily eats has to offer. The club sandwich with a side of loaded sweet potato fries is especially satisfying, and the buffalo-style Memphis chicken sandwich is a savory treat as well. You can also opt for the two-egg sandwich served with bacon and tater tots or the Cap’n Crunch French Toast if you want something sweeter for your morning meal. You can also enjoy the shredder bowls the restaurant is known for, such as gluten-free Cali Shredder with shrimp and fresh avocado, or the Greek shredder with Mediterranean veggies, which is also gluten-free. Finish your meal with a steaming cup of coffee, a craft soda, or a box-o-coffee that you and your guests can share.
Wright’s Gourmet House
1200 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 253-3838
Wright’s Gourmet House is ideal for a trendy brunch whether you’re looking for a great brunch spot to enjoy with friends or want to have a breakfast date. This is the perfect spot to visit if you have a sweet tooth since the eatery offers some of Tampa’s tastiest cupcakes, along with dark chocolate cream cheese brownies, banana nut bread, and seventh wonder bars which are filled with chocolate, pecans, butterscotch, brown sugar, and condensed milk on a graham cracker crust. The eatery also has several delicious brunch salads to choose from such as the turkey chef salad with salami, Caesar salad with house-made croutons, or the turkey and pecan salad plate served with tomato wedges and green leaf lettuce. You can also request the quiche of the day as your breakfast or brunch entree.
Datz
2616 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 831-7000
If you’re in the mood for a delicious breakfast tostada, Datz is the place to go when you’re in Tampa. The restaurant also has some of the best shrimp and grits in town, served with sautéed greens. If you prefer a hearty breakfast, try the chicken and waffles, which include golden waffles and seasoned chicken fried to perfection. If you’re visiting the restaurant with friends, try the shareable appetizers such as “Datchos” which are Datz potato chips topped with chili, cheese, jalapeño peppers, sour cream, and blue cheese. You’ll also love the Nom Noms, which are soft pretzel sticks served with garlic oil and fresh herbs.
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