The Best Breakfast in Springfield

We've visited some of the best breakfast joints Springfield has to offer. From classic country cookin' to Springfield breakfast institutions, these morning spots make the Queen City a very unique breakfast town.

Anton’s Coffee Shop

Anton's Coffee Shop.

Anton’s has been the place to get breakfast in Springfield since 1974. The red bar stools and red and white checkered table cloths only add to the feel of a true, old-time diner. Country cookin’ at its best right in the heart of the city. Cash only.

Aviary Café and Creperie

Aviary Café and Creperie.

A delicious fusion of personality and plate with two locations in Springfield for top-notch breakfast. Their menu offers hearty, made-from-scratch dishes that utilize premium ingredients, local farm fresh seasonal vegetables and their own baked goods. The breakfast crepes are a must.

Big Mommas Coffee & Espresso Bar

Big Mommas Coffee & Espresso Bar.

Located on historic Commercial Street (C-Street) Big Momma's Coffee and Espresso Bar offers great specialty coffee drinks, breakfast burritos, quiches and homemade pastries.

Cedars Family Restaurant

Cedars Family Restaurant.

With two locations, this Springfield classic offers an Ozarks style country breakfast that’s hard to match. It’s down-home, affordable breakfast food at its best.

Cedars Family Restaurant
513 NW Bypass

Cedars South
3322 S Campbell

Classic Rock Coffee Co.

Rock'n and Roast'n daily. Coffee beans are literally infused with classic rock music during roasting. Offering espresso-based drinks, frappes, smoothies, protein shakes, pastries, food, coffee by the pound and more.

Dunkin' Donuts

Dunkin' Donuts.

Yep, Springfield now runs on Dunkin' (again) and it's a hit. The popular donut chain lived in Springfield for a number of years and it's back with a vengeance.

Early Bird Breakfast Pub

Full service bar at Early Bird Breakfast Pub.

How about a Gravy Train with Biscuit Wheels or Chicken in Waffles? This breakfast and brunch eatery’s menu is full of interesting options. They’re only open until three so don’t sleep in too long. They also offer a full service bar from open to close.

Elle’s Patisserie

Elle Feldman, owner of Elle's Patisserie.

Taste the Pain aux Chocolate compared to pastries from Paris, French press coffee, iced coffee, gourmet chocolate truffles, artisan pastries, handmade ice cream, marshmallows and seasonal treats.

Gailey’s Breakfast Cafe

Gailey's Breaakfast Cafe.

Home-cooked breakfasts, great specialty coffee and tea served in our sunny corner café in the historic old Seville Hotel. Gailey’s is famous for their sweet browns and biscuits n’ gravy.

Hemingway’s Blue Water Cafe at Bass Pro Shops

Hemingway’s Blue Water Cafe.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast amid Ernest Hemingway mementos and photos from the avid sportsman’s collection celebrating the excitement of a big catch and the adventure of hunting the unmapped wilderness. Menu service available as well.

Hurt's Donut Company

Hurt's Donut Company.

Known for its wacky donuts like the Cookie Monster and Cereal Killer, Hurt's Donut has two locations to get your morning sweet fix. Try the huge apple fritter and you won’t need to eat until dinner.

Jimmy’s Egg

Jimmy's Egg.

Jimmy's Egg serves up hot coffee, fresh-baked breads and Cracked to Order™ 3-egg omelettes.

Krispy Kreme Doughuts

Krispy Kreme Doughuts.

When the Hot Light is on, you know what that means — pull over immediately and grab a warm donut and some great coffee. Springfield’s Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and coffee shop is locally owned and operated.

Ray's Donuts

A local favorite with special favorites every day of the week!

Steak ’n Shake

Steak ’n Shake.

Known for its steakburgers, chili and hand-dipped shakes, Steak n’ Shake also serves excellent breakfast at all five of its Springfield locations. The restaurant on East St. Louis Street opened in 1962 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tea Bar & Bites Bakery and Cafe

Tea Bar & Bites Bakery and Cafe.

Tea Bar & Bites offers fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus desserts in a quaint dining setting.

Village Inn Family Restaurant

Village Inn Family Restaurant.

Voted best breakfast, salads, coffee and desserts. Serving the Ozarks area for over 50 years. Breakfast served all day at all The finest in family dining. A large selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites are offered from open to close. Dessert menu with more than 15 varieties of pies and cakes.