Best Breakfast Spots

Perched above Meads Bay at Malliouhana Resort, Celeste is Chef Kerth Gumbs' flagship restaurant and one of the most lauded dining rooms in the Caribbean. Breakfast runs daily from 7 to 11am with both a buffet spread of fresh fruit, cereals, and pastries and a full a la carte menu. Signature morning dishes include filled Johnny Cakes, a saltfish and fried egg plate with avocado and spicy mayo, and the Meads Bay Breakfast platter. The panoramic sea views make every cup of coffee taste better.

Sandy Hill's newest cafe is built around a serious coffee programme and the kind of grab-and-go energy that fits island mornings perfectly. Brewed runs a full espresso bar — cold brew, cappuccinos, iced lattes, and mochas — alongside signature house specialties like the Coco Mocha, Tiramisu latte, Coconut Creme, and Dirty Chai. Fresh-squeezed juices, $8 smoothies (Early Start, Tropical Bliss, Very Berry), and flavoured refreshers like Hibiscus Lemonade and Mango Dragon round out a drinks menu that punches well above its casual vibe. A great east-end stop before heading to Shoal Bay.

Chef Dale Carty's South Hill institution is the gold standard for authentic Anguillian breakfast. The generous portions carry bold Caribbean flavour — think seafood omelettes packed with fresh local catch, conch salad, and fluffy Johnny Cakes. Tasty's loyal following spans from long-stay visitors to islanders who have been coming for decades. Early-morning energy here is infectious.

Set right on the sand at Crocus Bay, da'Vida's Bayside Grill serves breakfast daily from 8am alongside watersports and the gentle lap of calm water — the bay is one of the most sheltered on the island. The menu mixes local flavours with beach-bar classics, and the setting makes it hard to leave. Kayak over to Little Bay before your eggs arrive and you will have earned every bite.

Anguilla's dedicated coffee destination in The Valley, open Monday to Friday from 7am. The focus here is on quality beans prepared with care — single-origin options, custom blends, espresso drinks, and iced coffees — alongside daily fresh pastries and light breakfast bites. Walnut and maple standing tables, handcrafted menus, and occasional live music make it a community hub as much as a cafe.

Located at Frangipani Beach Resort on gorgeous Meads Bay, Straw Hat is open seasonally (typically November through April) for breakfast through dinner. The breakfast and brunch menu earns rave reviews for healthy smoothies, avocado toast, and local spins on classics like johnny cake eggs benedict. Add the violet-hued sunrises over Meads Bay as a backdrop and there is little reason to leave.

George Hill's exciting new breakfast and lunch spot, open from 7am. Cafe Dora's menu is bold and unapologetically satisfying — the signature George Hill Build layers saltfish, fresh tomato, onion, peppers, and sundried tomato mayo on a handcrafted johnny cake, while the Lobster and Shrimp Omelette ($26) and Hash Brown Breakfast Bowl ($22) cater to bigger appetites. The Sunrise Loaded Breakfast Burrito ($20) and Dora's Breakfast Waffle Special ($18) are early fan favourites. Everything is made with fresh ingredients and arrives with real flavour.

Tucked in the west end near Rendezvous Bay Road, Village Bakehouse is Anguilla's most charming artisan bakery and cafe. The warm aroma of fresh-baked croissants, coconut tarts, and sweet breads greets you at the door. Pair any pastry with an expertly brewed coffee for a quintessentially Anguillian morning. Arrive early — the best items sell out fast and for good reason.

A long-standing favourite in Island Harbour, Le Bon Pain is the east-end breakfast spot for those who like their mornings quiet and their coffee strong. The bakery and cafe serves fresh bread, pastries, and light breakfast plates in a relaxed setting close to the fishermen's boats. It is a wonderful first stop before heading to Shoal Bay East for a beach day.