* Bread and jam: Plain or flavoured bread (such as coconut bread) is toasted and spread with jam or preserves like guava or passion fruit.
* Saltfish and buljol: Salted codfish is stewed with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices, and boiled into a thick soup or sauce. It's often served with boiled potatoes and avocado slices.
* Cou cou and flying fish: Cou cou is a staple dish made from cornmeal and okra. It's similar to grits and is often eaten with fried or grilled flying fish.
* Bakes and saltfish: Bakes are fried pieces of dough made from flour and water. They are often eaten with saltfish, fried eggs, and avocado.
* Plantains: Plantains are a type of banana that are larger and starchier than regular bananas. In Barbados, they're often fried, boiled, or roasted and served with breakfast.
* Tropical fruits: Barbados is known for its abundant tropical fruits, such as mangoes, pineapples, bananas, papayas, and guavas. These are often eaten fresh or made into fruit salads, smoothies, or juices.
* Drinks: Bajans enjoy a variety of beverages with breakfast, including tea (black or herbal), coffee (instant or brewed), fresh fruit juices, and sorrel (a drink made from hibiscus flowers).