• Location: 4313 Ventnor Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
• Price point:$$
• Website: facebook.com/BrittanyCafe

Duck into Brittany’s Cafe and grab a seat at the counter for the perfect diner breakfast to pair with your vacation to New Jersey.

This small and cozy eatery has all of the typical breakfast favorites on the menu; you can get hot cakes, breakfast sandwiches, and just about every kind of custom omelet you can think of! But Brittany’s takes it a step further – instead of just your regular Belgian waffle, try it topped with cinnamon, fresh fruit, whipped cream, and, if you’re up for it, ice cream!

They’re also known to have some out-of-this-world specials- we hear the pumpkin pancakes are to die for!

3. Lenox Cafe

• Location: 2730 Atlantic Ave , Atlantic City, NJ
• Price point:$
• Website: lenoxcafe.com

If you’re looking for a great breakfast place in Atlantic City, Lenox Cafe is the spot to be!

Located just a few blocks off the Boardwalk, you’ll find a welcoming vibe at this breakfast restaurant ready to make your American diner-style dreams come true.

Plates full of crispy hash browns, mouthwatering French toast topped with powdered sugar, and even...wait for it...a breakfast complete with fried chicken await you at this amazing eatery! Also on the menu are an array of omelets, breakfast platters with eggs and meat, and even favorites like biscuits and gravy or cream-chipped beef!

This mouthwatering comfort food is one of the best ways to start your day off right!

4. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

• Location: 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ
• Price point:$$$
• Website: borgata.com

If you’re on the other side of town, farther away from the beach and Boardwalk, the Borgata buffet might be just around the corner. Sit yourself down at the premier elevated breakfast buffet in the entire town!

Step into the gleaming white halls of The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The marble accents and flooring will make you feel like you’re eating in a Grecian palace of sorts. For one price, enjoy all you can eat morsels.

Extremely hungry? Wanting to try a few different things? Looking for a royal spread fit for a king? The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has you covered.

From your traditional bagels, roasted potatoes, and waffles to sausage, biscuits and gravy, and made-to-order omelets, you’ll find pretty much anything you could be craving at your fingertips!

5. Casa Taco & Tequila Bar

• Location: 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
• Price point:$$
• Website: casatacoac.com

If you took a beachy boardwalk breakfast joint and mixed it with some Mexican spice, you’d get Casa Taco & Tequila Bar!

Voted Best Tequila Bar in Atlantic City in 2020, this is THE place to go if you’re looking for a boozy brunch. With more than 100 tequilas available, they can spin up a bloody Maria like nobody’s business. Or, try one of their famous mimosa flights!

Their menu shines with options like huevos rancheros, a selection of eggs benedicts, chocolate chip pancakes, and skillets galore. Plus, you’ll be wowed by the festive, colorful decor and open-air patio on the Boardwalk!

6. Perry’s Cafe & Deli

• Location: 1339 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
• Price point:$

Perry’s Cafe & Deli is as close to a 70s diner as you're likely to get in these parts- old retro decor and furnishings, a nostalgic-looking menu, and chef specials that set your mouth watering from the moment you read them.

You’re not likely to find any frills here, but you will definitely find delicious American fare that’ll warm up your belly in no time. Straight from the griddle, you’ll find yourself salivating over entrees like three egg omelets, French toast, and corned beef hash.

But what you really must try are the yummy house specials- chipped beef or the hot jumbo biscuit “smothered” in gravy.

Now THAT is a breakfast to get out of bed for.

7. Kelsey & Kim’s Southern Cafe

• Location: 1545 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
• Price point:$$
• Website: kelseysac.com

One of the top Atlantic City restaurants that you don’t want to miss is the Southern style cooking at Kelsey & Kim’s Southern Cafe.

This soul food buffet is, without a doubt, going to be the best breakfast you’ve had in a LONG time!

Enjoy all you can eat from this expansive spread for one flat price per person. While the menu changes daily, you’ll see some type of mix, including home fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, and other chef selections.

Plus, don’t miss the added spice of jambalaya and fried fish!

Head to Kelsey’s for the best dining experience of your entire vacation! Just make sure to get there early because there is always a line!

8. Maria’s Luncheonette

• Location: 2319 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
• Price point:$$
• Website: mariasluncheonette.com

After a long night out in Atlantic City, you’ll want a nourishing and filling breakfast.

Thankfully, even if you wake up at 2:00 PM, Maria’s Luncheonette is still serving up eggs, sausage, and pancakes...because they serve breakfast all day long! Just like a luncheonette of old, you’ll find Maria’s familiar black and white tiled flooring and deli-style design to be welcoming and quaint.

As for the menu, there’s nothing like a delicious French toast platter with home fries, breakfast meats, and eggs! Of course, there’s also the option to have just about any breakfast sandwich you can dream up.

Pair it with some fresh-brewed coffee, and you’ve got yourself a delicious meal at one of the most popular restaurants in Atlantic City for a good breakfast.

9. Hot Bagels & More

• Location: 7807 Ventnor Avenue, Margate, NJ
• Location: 9414A Ventnor Avenue, Margate, NJ
• Price point:$
• Website: hotbagelsandmore.com

If you’re on the hunt for a quick grab-and-go style breakfast, you need the New York bagels at Hot Bagels & More.

It goes without saying that you can absolutely get hot bagels here- ha! But the breakfast sandwiches made on these delicious bagels are a cut above the rest. Enjoy sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, complete with hot coffee. Or, try one of their other combinations. Other options include breakfast platters, omelets, and hotcakes.

There's not much seating in this quick service restaurant, so be prepared to order and eat somewhere else; the perfect excuse for an early morning picnic on the beach!

10. Hard Rock Hotel Cafe

• Location: 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
• Price point:$$
• Website: hardrockcafe.com

The ever-popular Hard Rock Cafe is finally serving breakfast!

Located on the Boardwalk and inside the Hard Rock Hotel, this airy and bright restaurant is ready to welcome you for a great start to your morning.

The menu is stacked with All-American entrees like buttermilk pancakes, a meat lovers omelet, and even homemade waffles with toppings.

The Hard Rock Cafe takes things up a notch with its more unique offerings – dishes like the West Coast Avocado Toast and Chicken and Waffles make for a dining experience you don’t want to miss during your time in the sun in Atlantic City!

Plus, you never know; you just might catch some live music on the restaurant’s two stages if you’re lucky!

11. The Metropolitan at the Borgata

• Location: 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ
• Price point:$$
• Website: borgata.com

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is a premiere destination in Atlantic City, and it makes our list twice with top breakfast spots, this time with the Metropolitan. If you’re not in the mood for a diner-like ambiance or a quick-service cafe, try the elevated experience of a sit down meal at the Metropolitan.

With a menu stocked full of healthy choices and traditional favorites, you can enjoy a laid-back dining experience while you munch on things like lox and bagel, a build your own omelet, or even a classic eggs benedict.

For those in your party who don’t love breakfast food, there are even some tasty lunch options available!

Start Your Morning the Atlantic City Way

No matter which way you slice it, Atlantic City is a breakfast lover's paradise.

Indulge in a mouthwatering breakfast during your stay at an Atlantic City vacation rental with these quaint cafes and over the top buffets! Trust us; your taste buds will thank you for it!