Hatteras Restaurants: Breakfast Spots

Whether you want breakfast to be a big, sit-down affair, or you’re looking for a grab-and-go goodie to the beach, Hatteras restaurants have the eggs and bacon or scones and coffee to satisfy. Several restaurants here open early for breakfast, with American classics, such as stacks of pancakes, eggs, bacon and breakfast burritos. For a classic taste of the South, head to locally loved carry-out spots for a biscuit sandwich. For those of us who crave sweets in the mornings, plan to have breakfast at a Hatteras Island restaurant. Bakeries, coffee shops and other eateries draw crowds with home-baked fritters cinnamon rolls, fritters, muffins and more. Don’t forget the cup of coffee or latte to go with them.

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Atlantic Coast Café

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

25150 N.C. Highway 12, across from the KOA Campground, Waves

(252) 987-1200

Expect great food and awesome service at Atlantic Coast Cafe in Waves. Featuring a comfortable, casual beach atmosphere, friendly staff and free WiFi, it's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop in for great breakfasts (omelets, pancakes, the works) and fresh coffee and lunches that showcase stuffed grilled wraps, tasty burgers, unique Reubens (crab cake, shrimp, classic), their famous marinated or Cajun grilled tuna, possibly... read more

Expect great food and awesome service at Atlantic Coast Cafe in Waves. Featuring a comfortable,... read more

Atlantic Coast Café

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

25150 N.C. Highway 12, across from the KOA Campground, Waves

(252) 987-1200

Expect great food and awesome service at Atlantic Coast Cafe in Waves. Featuring a comfortable,... read more

Diamond Shoals Restaurant and Seafood Market

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

46843 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton

(252) 995-5217

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Diamond Shoals Restaurant is a family-owned establishment that has been serving Hatteras visitors and locals for more than 25 years. It’s open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is welcoming of large groups. Breakfast is full service and hearty, including omelets, platters, hotcakes and more. At lunch or dinner, be sure to try their award-winning clam chowder and crab bisque. Diamond... read more

Diamond Shoals Restaurant is a family-owned establishment that has been serving Hatteras visitors and locals... read more

Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

40050 N.C. Highway 12, Avon

(252) 995-5550

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New owners in 2019 have breathed new life into this long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant in Avon. The owners of popular Avon restaurants Cups & Cones and Muffins & Scones are at the helm of this restaurant now, and they are committed to serving scratch-made fare and bringing fun nightlife back to the Froggy Dog. They've redesigned the pub with new ship-themed decor and will be hosting weekly... read more

New owners in 2019 have breathed new life into this long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant in Avon.... read more

Sonny’s Restaurant

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

57947 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras village

(252) 986-2922

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Serving Hatteras for more than 40 years, Sonny’s features breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is rib-sticking, with fabulous homemade hash browns, omelets, pancakes, homemade biscuits and sausage gravy. Lunch offers burgers, soups, seafood, salads and homemade daily specials. Dinner features nightly specials, fresh seafood platters, hand-cut steaks, pasta and mixed grills. Steamer specials include Alaskan snow crab legs, shrimp and clams. Sonny’s offers beer and... read more

Serving Hatteras for more than 40 years, Sonny’s features breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is... read more

Cups And Cones

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

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At Cups And Cones, cool down with a Hawaiian or Italian ice, hand-scooped ice cream or a delicious malt, shake or smoothie. Or go for the coffee – Cups And Cones serves all of the favorite coffee and espresso-based drinks. They open at 8 a.m. every day for coffee and fresh-baked goods and stay open until midnight all summer long. They offer a different fresh... read more

Fatty's Eatery

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

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Fatty's Eatery is open for breakfast and lunch every day. They describe their menu as "crazy on purpose," satisfying everyone from the most adventurous eaters all the way down to plain Janes. Their hand-patted burgers don't disappoint, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Fatty’s offers a signature burger complete with bacon, hashbrowns, mac 'n' cheese and a fried egg topped with BBQ sauce. It's often described with... read more

Forbes Candies & Coffee

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

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Forbes Candies & Coffee offers the sweet treats that Forbes Candies has been known for since 1930. They are well known for saltwater taffy and have more than 25 delicious flavors. They make old-fashioned fresh fudge from scratch and have a big variety of homemade chocolates. At this location they also offer coffee, including a full espresso bar with specialty coffee and espresso drinks. The... read more

Frisco Sandwich Company

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

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Frisco Sandwich Company serves quick, healthy fare for people on the go. It’s fast, but we can’t call it fast food because it’s all prepared with care and fine attention to flavor. You wouldn’t find house-made potato chips and homemade ice cream sandwiches at any fast food joint. Frisco Sandwich Company serves specialty sandwiches, paninis, wraps, burgers and salads. They are also serve Carolina pulled... read more

Harbor Deli

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

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Harbor Deli offers breakfast, lunch and take-out fare. Breakfast includes biscuit and bagel sandwiches and more. The lunch menu is large, with specialty sandwiches – including the popular Shrimp Burger – seafood salads, daily specials and sides. In-season hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. You'll enjoy the air-conditioned porch that overlooks the harbor.

Marilyn’s Deli

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

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There’s a constant flow of customers at this convenience store deli counter, so you know that’s a sign the food is delicious. The deli’s breakfast offerings include fresh-made biscuits and breakfast platters, breakfast sandwiches on croissants, muffins, bagels, toast or biscuits and more. For lunch you can get deli sandwiches, vegetables and french fries with daily specials available Monday through Friday. They also offer eight-,... read more

Oceana’s Bistro

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

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Oceana’s is a casual, cozy restaurant that the locals love. Breakfast includes the standard fare plus delicious steak and eggs, quesadillas, omelets, pancakes and French toast. The all-day menu for lunch and dinner features freshly made, well-seasoned burgers, fresh fish, crab cakes, a variety of sandwiches and seafood, salads, stuffed baked potatoes and the very popular create-your-own quesadillas. It also has some fancier offerings like... read more

Orange Blossom Bakery

Hatteras Breakfast Spots

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Named for the orange trees that once grew on the property, Orange Blossom is a Hatteras Island favorite for breakfast. Everyone loves the Apple Uglies and the Meyer’s Rum Raisin Cinnamon Rolls, the double-dipped doughnuts and the pastries (the Apple Uglies and cinnamon rolls go fast, so get there early!). Orange Blossom offers just about any breakfast sandwich you could imagine, on biscuits, bagels, croissants,... read more