Diners since the '70s, Cuban toast, a book-lined room, and breakfast above an airfield.
Weekday breakfast in Tampa Bay ranges from Cuban toast and cafe con leche to oversized omelets under a covered veranda and eggs served above a municipal airport. Picks come from Tampa Magazine's breakfast roundup. Menus and details change, so confirm with each restaurant before you go. Spots are numbered for easy browsing, not as a strict ranking.
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Oxford Exchange serves breakfast all day in a setting designed for conversation or quiet time alone. Upstairs, its Commerce Club offers a dedicated workspace for people who want to work for the day.
Graze's Armature Works location is known for house-made waffles and croissant-waffle creations. Its food hall setting has views of the Hillsborough River and downtown Tampa.
La Segunda's cafe carries more than a century of Tampa history, with Cuban, Spanish and Italian influences. It is known for Cuban toast, bakery turnovers and the smell of fresh Cuban bread.
The Brunchery has been a South Tampa fixture since 1985 with indoor and outdoor seating. The extensive menu includes gluten-free and vegan options, plus benedicts and stuffed French toast.
Pach's Place has served South Tampa since 1983 from the Tahitian Inn property, with a covered veranda overlooking a koi pond and waterfall. Its corned beef hash stands out among oversized omelets and classic plates.
The Library's book-lined design is inspired by Baltimore's George Peabody Library. Its French toast uses cinnamon swirl sourdough, and its avocado toast is topped with whipped feta.
The Wooden Rooster blends a coffee shop feel with a European creperie, and all of its crepes are available gluten-free. Diners favor savory egg-filled crepes and sweet fruit-and-ricotta versions.
Skyway Jack's has operated since 1976 and has a quirky roadside look, including a Humpty Dumpty figure out front. It serves breakfast all day, with Southern comfort dishes like steak and eggs and biscuits and gravy.
The Hangar sits above Albert Whitted Airport, and diners can watch planes take off and land from the windows. The menu uses aviation-themed names, including a Business Class egg breakfast and a Flying Chicken biscuit.
Trip's Diner has a classic neighborhood diner feel with booths and big, traditional plates. Diners often single out its benedicts and corned beef hash.
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