The Best Breakfast Spots in Rochester According to Locals

There's nothing quite like a breakfast or brunch that you didn't have to cook and, possibly even better, that you didn't have to clean up after.

If you're looking for a great spot for breakfast in Rochester, look no further. These are the best breakfast spots in town according to the people who know it best: the locals.

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The Best Breakfast Restaurants in Rochester, MN

Berries and Bubbles

The newest addition to the breakfast scene in Rochester is now open off of Broadway near Graham Park. They're open 7 AM - 3 PM every day serving breakfast/brunch food the whole time.

Canadian Honker

A staple in Rochester, right across from St. Mary's, is obviously Canadian Honker. Breakfast is served 7 - 11 AM Monday through Friday and 7 AM - Noon Saturdays and Sundays.

Cheap Charlie's

Cheap Charlie's is another classic in Rochester right off of Broadway, just north of Civic Center Dr. You can't miss it with the pig on top! Breakfast is served the entire time they're open, Wednesday through Sunday, 7 AM - 1 PM.

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Five West

Just off of West Circle Dr. near Costco, you'll find Five West. They serve breakfast Monday through Friday 7 - 11 AM and Saturdays and Sundays 7 AM - 1:30 PM.

Grandma's Kitchen

Yet another long-time favorite is Grandma's Kitchen, just off of North Broadway. They're a classic diner experience open 6 AM - 8 PM Monday through Friday, 6 AM - 3 PM on Saturdays, and 6 AM - 2 PM on Sundays.

Hollandberry Pannekoeken

If you've ever been to Hollandberry Pannekoeken you've heard the pannekoeken song. If you've never been, you'll figure it out when you go for the first time. They've been around for over 40 years with their pannekoekens being a staple. They're open Monday through Friday 6:30 AM - 8 PM and Saturday and Sunday 6:30 AM - 4 PM.

Novios Cafe

Near North Broadway on Elton Hills Dr. you'll find Novios Cafe. On top of their breakfast food, they roast their coffee beans in house. Not all coffee shops do that. They're open Monday through Friday 6 AM - 7 PM, Saturday 6 AM - 4 PM, and Sunday 7 AM - 2 PM.

Rooster's

Rooster's has two locations, but the recommendations I got specifically mentions Rooster's Too as the place to go for breakfast (although they both have the same menu). Rooster's serves breakfast Monday through Saturday 7 - 11 AM and Sunday 7 AM - noon.