8 of the best breakfast spots around Wilmington

From old-school diners and fluffy omelets to homemade biscuits and sweet breakfast favorites, these Wilmington-area restaurants are worth getting up early for.

Oct 13, 2026 • By Jenna Dolch • 4 min. read

Photo Credit: Dixie Grill- Santos Martinez

Sometimes the best way to start the day is with a hot cup of coffee and a plate full of breakfast favorites. Around Wilmington, that can mean everything from eggs, grits and biscuits at an old-school diner to oversized biscuit sandwiches and made-to-order French crêpes.

There are plenty of longtime local favorites to choose from, along with newer spots putting their own spin on the morning meal. And if you’re willing to make a short drive outside the city, there are even more worth trying.

Here are eight breakfast spots around Wilmington to put on your morning list.

Key takeaways

The bigger picture: Wilmington’s breakfast scene includes longtime neighborhood diners, Southern comfort food, biscuits, crêpes and newer restaurants putting their own spin on morning favorites.
The details: Many of these restaurants focus primarily on breakfast and lunch, making them good options for an early meal rather than a weekend-only brunch.
Why it matters: Whether you prefer a simple eggs-and-grits breakfast or something a little more creative, there are options for different tastes and budgets.
The more you know: Popular breakfast restaurants can get busy on weekend mornings, and hours vary, so check current details before heading out.

Patty’s Place

Make the drive to nearby Burgaw for Patty’s Place, a Southern-style breakfast and lunch diner that opened in early 2026. Owner Khristen Hunter developed the restaurant as a farm-to-table concept after participating in the Own Your Own restaurant competition, with a breakfast menu built around familiar comfort food. French toast bites quickly emerged as an early favorite after the restaurant opened.

Address: 106 W. Courthouse Ave., Burgaw
Hours: 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Sunday
Phone: (910) 663-9001

Goody Goody Omelet House

Goody Goody Omelet House has been a Wilmington breakfast staple since 1977, offering the kind of no-frills diner experience that keeps regulars coming back. Omelets are the specialty, particularly the restaurant’s signature Spanish omelet, but the menu also covers pancakes, waffles, biscuits and other familiar breakfast favorites.

Address: 3817 Market St., Wilmington
Hours: 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday
Phone: (910) 762-0444

Jimbo’s Breakfast & Lunch

Jimbo’s Breakfast & Lunch is another longtime Wilmington option for a straightforward, hearty breakfast. The family-owned restaurant has been serving the area since 1977 and sticks to classic diner fare, with options including eggs, omelets, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, and other breakfast staples.

Address: 1529 S. College Road, Wilmington
Hours: 6 a.m.-2 p.m. daily
Phone: (910) 799-2211

Dixie Grill

Located in historic downtown Wilmington, Dixie Grill is a longtime choice for a classic breakfast before exploring the Riverwalk and surrounding downtown. Its morning menu covers diner staples including omelets, pancakes and customizable egg breakfasts, along with favorites like sweet potato pancakes, French toast and biscuits and gravy.

Address: 116 Market St., Wilmington
Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. daily
Phone: (910) 762-7280

Breakfast House

For a neighborhood-diner feel, Breakfast House keeps the focus on familiar morning favorites. The Carolina Beach Road restaurant serves combinations of eggs, breakfast meats and potatoes alongside omelets, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy and breakfast sandwiches.

Address: 2115 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington
Hours: 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Phone: (910) 763-7179

The Original Salt Works

The Original Salt Works has the feel of an old-fashioned local breakfast counter, with a menu centered on simple morning classics. Eggs, grits, omelets, French toast and waffles are among the choices, making it an option for anyone who wants a traditional breakfast without all the extras.

Address: 6301 Oleander Drive, Wilmington
Hours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
Phone: (910) 350-0018

Our Crêpes & More

Our Crêpes & More brings something different to the list with made-to-order French crêpes and café-style breakfast dishes. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic French-inspired recipes, with both sweet and savory crêpes available alongside breakfast combinations with eggs, bacon, sausage and other morning favorites.

Address: 3810 Oleander Drive, Wilmington
Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Phone: (910) 395-0077

Vicious Biscuit

Biscuits take center stage at Vicious Biscuit, where oversized Southern-style biscuits become the base for hearty breakfast sandwiches and other comfort-food combinations. Along with its signature biscuit creations, the Wilmington location serves breakfast bowls, sides and other morning dishes for those looking for something more substantial.