RESOLVING THE LEDGER
This is one outlet's own report from Business Insider — the article as it was filed. Other outlets are covering the same event; open the full story to compare every source side by side.
See the full story · 1 sourcesFrom diners to brunch spots, here's the most famous place to grab breakfast in every state. Erin McDowell/Business Insider
Breakfast restaurants across the country are known for their loyal followings.
Café du Monde in New Orleans and Lou Mitchell's in Chicago are among the most iconic spots.
Here are the most famous or iconic breakfast restaurants in every state.
Breakfast is often cited as the most important meal of the day, so why waste it on a bowl of cereal?
Across the country, hole-in-the-wall diners , cozy cafés, and decades-old institutions have become known for signature breakfast dishes, famous customers, or simply for serving generations of loyal regulars.
While there might be some debate about which spot is truly the most iconic, we identified famous breakfast restaurants in every state based on their longevity, reputation, famous dishes, and local history.
From beignets at New Orleans' Café du Monde to classic Southern breakfasts at The Waysider in Tuscaloosa, these restaurants offer more than a good plate of eggs and pancakes — they offer a slice of local pride.
Here are some of the most iconic breakfast restaurants in every state.
ALABAMA: The Waysider Restaurant in Tuscaloosa
Waysider Restaurant. Chris M./Yelp
The Waysider is a Tuscaloosa institution. In fact, it's the city's oldest operating restaurant . Legendary Alabama football coach Bear Bryant was a regular, and the restaurant is still filled with memorabilia for all devoted Roll Tide fans to enjoy.
It's known for classic Southern breakfasts, including biscuits, grits, country ham, and gravy.
ALASKA: Snow City Cafe in Anchorage
Snow City Cafe. Andrew H./Yelp
Snow City Cafe has been a popular downtown Anchorage breakfast spot since its opening in 1998.
During a 2015 visit to the state, President Barack Obama stopped by the cafe and ordered $18.25 worth of cinnamon rolls and muffins to go, the Anchorage Daily News reported.
The menu includes Alaskan takes on breakfast classics, including eggs Benedict with salmon cakes.
ARIZONA: Matt's Big Breakfast in Phoenix
Matt's Big Breakfast. Alyona Z./Yelp
Matt's Big Breakfast opened in downtown Phoenix in 2004 in a small, 800-square-foot space. It quickly became known for its long lines. They've since expanded into a larger location due to demand.
The restaurant focuses on simple breakfasts made with high-quality ingredients, including cage-free eggs, freshly squeezed orange juice, and real maple syrup.
The restaurant later appeared on an episode of Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," cementing its status as a local legend.
ARKANSAS: The Pancake Shop in Hot Springs
The Pancake Shop. Tina B./Yelp
The Pancake Shop has served breakfast in downtown Hot Springs since 1940, making it one of the city's longtime dining institutions.
The restaurant is known for its made-from-scratch pancakes, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and homemade sausage, and its original 1940 menu still hangs inside for patrons to see.
CALIFORNIA: Du-par's Restaurant & Bakery in Los Angeles
Du-Par's Restaurant. Dave H./Yelp
Du-par's has been a local institution since James Dunn and Edward Parsons opened it at the Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles in 1938.
The restaurant is best known for its buttermilk hotcakes, made with the same recipe the kitchen used in 1938. Along with its famous pancakes, the longtime diner is known for other classic American comfort foods, diner favorites, and housemade pies and pastries.
COLORADO: Snooze, an A.M. Eatery in Denver
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery. Olivia G./Yelp
Opened by brothers Adam and Jon Schlegel in Denver's Ballpark neighborhood in 2006, Snooze has become one of Denver's best-known brunch spots.
It later expanded into a national chain and now operates about 70 locations across 10 states.
It's particularly known for creative pancake flavors, eggs Benedict, and its pancake flight, which lets diners choose several pancake flavors.
CONNECTICUT: Laurel Diner in Southbury
Laurel Diner. Samantha V./Yelp
Laurel Diner has been serving Southbury since 1949 and retains the feel of a traditional roadside diner. The small cash-only restaurant still has its counter stools and serves classic diner breakfasts, including its best-known dish, its house-made corned beef hash and home fries.
DELAWARE: The Kozy Korner in Wilmington
Kozy Korner Restaurant. M D./Yelp
Kozy Korner traces its history to 1922, when John Vouras opened the original restaurant in Wilmington.
Although its original building was demolished in 1984, the family-run restaurant continued in a new location with another crowd-pleasing menu.
The restaurant has been repeatedly recognized by Delaware Today for serving the best breakfast in the state, according to its website .
FLORIDA: Blue Heaven in Key West
Blue Heaven. Swan G./Yelp
Blue Heaven, which is located in a venue with a history tied to Ernest Hemingway, opened in Key West's Bahama Village in 1992.
The restaurant is known for its outdoor courtyard, roaming chickens, and live music, as well as its popular breakfast favorites , including eggs Benedict, shrimp and grits, and pancakes.
GEORGIA: Home Grown in Atlanta
Home Grown. Pineapple P./Yelp
Home Grown, which opened in Atlanta in 2010, has become one of the city's best-known breakfast spots, serving traditional Southern comfort food in a casual, retro-country diner setting.
Featured in the Michelin Guide, the restaurant is especially famous for its Comfy Chicken Biscuit, which combines fried chicken, a large Southern biscuit, and sausage gravy.
HAWAII: Eggs 'n Things in Honolulu
Eggs 'n Things. Jennifer T./Yelp
Eggs 'n Things, which has been serving breakfast in Honolulu since 1974, has largely become known for its large breakfast plates, particularly pancakes topped with local fruit and generous amounts of whipped cream.
The restaurant's popularity in the community and among tourists has led to additional locations i...
AIPROPX is an independent multi-source news index — we track, compare, and connect coverage from across the web into one place you won't find anywhere else.