Do you have a favorite breakfast in the Tampa Bay area or just want to say “howdy”? Please fill out the form or post a comment below. You can also send email to andy at tampbabaybreakfasts.com, marek at tampabaybreakfasts.com, or ivo at tampabaybreakfasts.com.
If you’re a restaurant owner and would like for us to visit specifically for us to do a review of your establishment, please let us know so we can make a special trip. We’re not “mystery shoppers” trying to trip you up. We like a good breakfast. We’ll give you heads-up so we get your A-game the first time.
We’re on our way to get some pancakes.
http://www.pinkflamingo.us/ here’s the breakfast place on davis island we were telling you about… you could take the dog, too…if you were brave
Last time we were there, there was a Great Dane, a little fluffly breed, and a regular lab (we ate outside under what appeared to be a bicycle-streamer-plastic-trimmed umbrella)
P.S. – that pic above is from Sweetwater Farmer’s Market, i bet!
I have been here several times for breakfast when I lived in Tampa, usually ordered take-out so I do not know much about the dine-in. The people have always been friendly and I looked forward to the coffee on my way to work. The second time that I stopped there (maybe 2-3 weeks after my first visit), the owner remembered who I was.
Check it out and let me know what you think. jimbosbarbq.com
“Jimbo’s Pit Bar-B-Que is family owned and operated, and has been for over 33 years. We enjoy making our customers happy. It’s a real pleasure. Our many years in business makes our service and food quality one of the best in all of the Bay area.”
Very interesting website Andy!
We’d like to suggest “The Brunchery” on S. MacDill Ave. – they offer a AAA discount! Good food, good service, homey decor – check it out. After Breakfast, you can always go for a walk on Bayshore Blvd!
Enjoy!
Jimbo’s on Kennedy
Pinkies on Bay to Bay
Lupton’s on Busch Blvd
Breakfasts I’ve noticed while driving around Central Tampa:
4th of July Cafe
Bahio in Sulfur Springs
Nidias on Nebraska
Andy, I got a place for u and Marek. Sandy’s homestyle cookin 9409 hwy 301 S. Riverview. 671 5260.
You guys have to do J. Christophers on N Dale near the tampa pitcher show! Its great!
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Kenny’s Corner, just a block from my house. I luv the cakes. come on and getcha some. Then hang at the beach.
Pete
I think u and marek should visit the breakfast nook in lutz/land o lakes its located at the hwy 41 and dale mabry apex. nice tradition you have started with your son. good to see and have fun!!!!
Hey Andy, The other day, Aunt Berta and Aunt Millie and I went to the Hickory Island Resturant in Inglis… We liked the place… When you are up this way, you and cutey petuty Marek will have to try it..love this site…..I look forward to it every weekend…love, mom
Andy,
If in the Dunedin/Clearwater Area:
Kelly’s, Downtown Dunedin
Country Boy, Main Street Dunedin
Pete’s Resturant, Mainstreet Dunedin
Lenny’s Clearwater
Georgie Boy’s, Misouri Ave., Clearwater
Yanni’s (The French Toast King!), Highland Ave., Clearwater
Highland Lanes Bowing Alley, Highland Ave., Clearwater
Enjoy!!!
Fan Dave from Brooksville writes, “Obviously you and Marek have become obsessed with pancake and eggs on the weekends. Let me recommend a stop – it is outside your preferred area, but is right on the way to Citrus County. It’s Farmer John’s – it’s on 50 & 98 as you come into Brooksville – best pancakes I have ever had!!!! We will even meet you for breakfast if you get the chance to find out what great pancakes are like.”
(With a recommendation like that we’ll make a special trip, Dave!)
I would like to recommend Skidder’s on Gulf Blvd in St Pete. They have yummy yummy pancakes and corned beef hash as a side dish, which will be just enough for you and Marek to share!
I have been told that my pancakes are pretty good. You should try them. All of the the tossing-of-the-food, and using a nifty custom 4-at-a-time-rolling-dispenser on the custom 6′ long pancake griddle adds to the ambience. We do private parties and events. Check out the web site!
The Pancake Man of Tampa Bay
http://www.pancakefeed.com/
-Don Hyde
Fan Michael M writes:
For your breakfast review two family owned locations that you might try out are:
Grecian Island Restaurant
223 E. Davis Blvd.
Tampa, FL
813-251-2222
Clock Family Restaurant
5317 Gall Blvd.
Zephyrhills, FL
813-788-2511
Oh! Here is the Recommendations Page? Whoopsie. Here’s my request: please review Ella’s in Seminole Heights. I hear they have a yummy brunch on Sundays, which I think counts under the breakfast category. Either way, I will be sure to stash away a pop for Marek for your next Cappy’s visit. See you soon!
Fan Aleshea recommends the Dome Grill in Downtown St.Petersburg. And we’re gonna do what she says, because we’re fans of Aleshea! http://www.bagofbeans.net/
Drove by “Smoke Barbeque & Grill” at the corner of Platt St. & N. Boulevard and saw a sign out front saying they had the best breakfast in Tampa… I haven’t been yet, but the menu looks good!
I just have to let you know I LOVE your website and will take your pancake ratings seriously as many of your ratings that I have reviewed thus far mirror my ratings too! I would like to recommend Anderson Road Cafe (on Anderson Road between Hills. Ave. and Sligh Ave.). It is not great on atmosphere but…….. the pancakes are to die for! It is a family owned place and has a lot of regulars.
I wish you happy breakfast hunting!
Seahorse Cafe on Pass a Grill beach.
I would like to formally recommend Rollin’ Oats as a local breakfast option.
Wolf’s Den Restaurant
27607 Sr-56 Ste 110
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Ceviche in Hyde Park (on Howard) has a wonderful brunch on the weekends. Little Spanish flare… pancakes for little Marek…
MUST GET THE Potatoes Bravas!!!!
TBB Fan ChrisW recommends the Frog Pond on St. Pete Beach. Big omelets!
Pinky’s on Bay to Bay and Daily Eats on Howard – and thank you for this website. I explore the tampa area for breakfasts each sunday and this adds so many new places to my list.
MAMAS KITCHEN ON FLORIDA AVENUE. THE BEST PANCAKES. THE HEART ATTACK OMELET IS A MUST TRY. GREAT LUNCH AND DINNER AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN GOING THERE ALMOST EVERY DAY
Munch’s Sundries & Restaurant
3920 6th Street South, St Petersburg, FL 33705-3818
Totally local, lots of random menu items
Raices Cafe & Bakery in Town ‘n Country has the best brekky eggs and amazing coffee
From TBB Fan Kathy: I went to this little Mom & Pop restaurant in in Lake Wales called “Vinnie’s Smoke-N-Grill BBQ.” They do breakfasts, too. Probably 4 booths, a 4-top round table, and about 6 2-tops. Anyhow, my mother-in-law INSISTED we go since I love pancakes so much. No joke… this pancake was the size of a dinner platter. HUGE. And it was over an inch thick. They serve it with syrup and already-melted-butter so that the butter doesn’t make your pancake cold. I didn’t even finish HALF of it. I’ll tag you when I upload the picture. It was REALLY good. The single pancake is $1.75. They also do a 3-stack for $4.75. They’ll pay your whole bill if you eat the stack by yourself and finish it.
I really love Pinky’s Diner for breakfast (and lunch). Everything is homemade there and just soooo good. And the place is very retro—I love it.