Diners looking for a great breakfast restaurant in the historic and upscale areas of South Tampa, Florida have a nice variety of options to consider. From familiar, tried-and-true chain restaurants to unique, mom-and-pop family places to a historic bakery, there are some great places to savor your morning meal.
Voted “Top Choice” for breakfast/brunch by the readers of the South Tampa Community News in 2010, family-owned The Brunchery Restaurant serves a full menu for breakfast and lunch. A diverse selection of crepes, Benedicts and omelets grace their menu, but it is probably best known for French toasts, pancakes and waffles.
The Brunchery Restaurant & Catering
3225 South MacDill Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
813-831-4694
brunchery.com
First Watch franchises can be found in eleven U.S. states as of February 2010. There are three in Tampa, Florida, with one in the South Tampa/Downtown area. First Watch offers a health-conscious menu with traditional favorites, like omelets and pancakes, and specialty items, such as its trademarked “Crepeggs”—described as “a thin, sweet crepe combined with fluffy whipped cage-free eggs” on their menu. First Watch is always willing to accommodate special order requests, and they identify low-carb and gluten-free items and potential allergens on their menu. First Watch is open for breakfast and lunch only.
First Watch
520 Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602
813-307-9006
firstwatch.com
A Tampa tradition, Alessi’s Bakery has been in operation since 1912. They serve a large selection of breads and pastries, most with a Latin influence. The banana bread is a favorite of the locals, and the Cuban bread, which is great toasted and buttered for breakfast, is considered by most to be the best in Tampa. Parking at Alessi can be difficult, particularly during lunchtime.
Alessi Bakery
2909 West Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33609
813-879-4544
alessibakeries.com
Open 24 hours, the IHOP on South Dale Mabry in Tampa, Florida is a great option for breakfast any time of day. Like all IHOP restaurants, this one offers a varied menu—everything from eggs to omelets to French toast to crepes to the pancakes they named themselves after. Special menu items are available for seniors and children.
IHOP
802 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33609
813-873-0279
ihop.com
Probably most famous for their pies, Village Inn is also renowned for its all-day breakfast menu. It serves up traditional favorites such as omelets, pancakes and French toast. It brands itself via its skillet offerings—different meat, cheese and vegetable combinations served over country potatoes and topped with two eggs.
Village Inn
215 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33609
813-877-2617
villageinnrestaurants.com
