Miramar Beach wakes up to sugar-white sands and emerald waters—but the real morning magic happens in its kitchens. Whether you crave fluffy pancakes with Gulf views, artisanal pastries from a local bakery, or the perfect eggs Benedict, these breakfast spots deliver. Here are the nine best places to start your day in Miramar Beach, freshly updated for 2026.
Sunset Bay Cafe
$ | (850) 267-7108 | WEBSITE
This breezy, value-focused cafe near the Sandestin pool offers a very nice dining experience with beautiful bay views from its 10-table terrace. They’ve been serving vacationers since the early 2000s, with hearty breakfasts featuring standout English muffins and cinnamon bread. Save yourself the wait during holiday weekends and go for the crab and shrimp omelette or the crab cake with its good crab-to-filling ratio.
If you’re in the mood for family-friendly dining in the area, we also love the kid-friendly menu and the half-open kitchen where you can watch your food being prepared.
The Local Market
$ | (850) 460-8979 | WEBSITE
The Local Market is where Miramar Beach’s breakfast cravings find their home. The laid-back spot serves up satisfying morning meals seven days a week, with no fuss (even on weekends). Their breakfast bowl is the perfect foundation to fantasize about spending the whole day lounging at the nearby beach. Sure, this place is a great pick for a quick pre-beach fuel-up, but their lunch shouldn’t be overlooked.
The fried chicken sandwich with crispy coating and juicy meat is a hit, as is the market club with fresh ingredients.
Crackings. – Destin
$ | (850) 650-0499 | WEBSITE
Crackings took over a prime spot near all the shops in Destin, and they’ve transformed it into a family-run breakfast haven that feels like your favorite local joint come to life. All of the welcoming atmosphere ties together the perfect setting for a fantastic seafood breakfast that should be saved for weekends or meals when you want to treat yourself to something special.
We never leave without getting the Captain’s Course omelette finished off with those amazing biscuits, or the fantastic beignets served with that spectacular service.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
$ | (850) 279-4266 | WEBSITE
Another Broken Egg Cafe is what happens when a cozy neighborhood diner and your best friend’s sunny kitchen have a baby. The breakfast spot (by the Another Broken Egg team) is Miramar Beach’s answer to satisfying weekend brunches that won’t drain your wallet. You’re here for classic Southern breakfasts with comforting twists—think soft shell crab paired with perfectly scrambled eggs, jambalaya loaded with smoky bacon and potatoes, and fluffy pancakes served with warm maple syrup.
Cafe Destin
$ | (850) 424-6777 | WEBSITE
Cafe Destin is a reliable breakfast spot, especially when spending your morning beach allowance down the shore is out of the question. The breakfast standbys, like French toast and avocado toast, are solid. But make sure to always start off with a cup of white mocha coffee, which arrives steaming and fragrant like a cozy morning hug. It’s also easy to get a table, making this place a go-to for lowkey family traditions or fuel-ups before driving from afar.
Maple Street Biscuit Company
$ | (850) 279-6358 | WEBSITE
The Miramar Beach location of Maple Street Biscuit Company is the most popular, and it’s where you can watch the fluffy biscuits being made fresh before ordering something from the fully stocked counter. The made-to-order restaurant has hearty breakfast options and is there for you when you need comfort food in the form of a perfectly moist biscuit. As an added bonus, there’s also standard strip mall parking.
The Pancakery of Destin
$ | (850) 269-0791 | WEBSITE
The Pancakery of Destin is a standout in a beach town that’s surprisingly short on great breakfast spots. This Louisiana-inspired spot has all the essentials—solid omelettes and fantastic pancakes—as well as a menu of indulgent creations like banana pecan French toast and strawberry Nutella crepes that look like they’re next up for a food magazine photoshoot. The Western omelette and build-your-own pancake with eggs & bacon are required ordering, as is anything with whipped cream.
Take your loot to the many cool shops nearby while you wait for your table.
Waffle House
$ | (850) 837-5671 | WEBSITE
We’d brave a winter storm—and the resulting icy roads—to get our hands on the waffles from Waffle House. The golden-brown squares and crispy hash browns are first-meal-of-the-day worthy. The reliable restaurant is right on Highway 98, with bright lights and a comforting vibe. Their warm, welcoming dining room with classic booth seating feels like a hometown haven, ideal for digging into a spread of eggs, bacon, grits, and toast.
First Watch
$ | (850) 424-4323 | WEBSITE
The brunch experience at First Watch is one of our favorite morning deals in Miramar Beach—the food and service are both fantastic. For about $25 per person, you get perfectly sized servings of hot, fresh dishes, like lemon ricotta pancakes topped with tangy lemon curd or French toast with sweet blueberry compote. Even the deceptively simple oatmeal with a grilled muffin or multigrain toast with strawberry preserves is so good it’ll be the subject of your breakfast cravings a week later.
If you’re looking for a comfortable family-friendly spot to start your active day, it doesn’t get better than this.
