Best Breakfasts in Guelph

Taking a look at some must-try breakfast places

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Without a good breakfast, it is difficult to find the motivation to head out into the world. Luckily for you, Guelph has a vast array of restaurants that will satisfy the cravings of every kind of breakfast junkie. Whether you are looking for healthy vegetarian options, or a classic greasy spoon diner, there are a variety of restaurants in Guelph. Here is a list of a few breakfast joints that will surely aim to please:

Vienna Restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Guelph and serves an amazing breakfast. This old-fashioned restaurant has been in Guelph since the early 1900’s. When you walk in it feels like you are entering someone’s living room. The decor is quaint and the staff is extra friendly. As for the food, Vienna serves a fantastic array of breakfast items ranging from the classic eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon to a delicious pancake dish called“Saddlebags.” This appropriately titled dish includes two enormous pancakes with sausage and bacon stuffed inside them. Although this may not be the healthiest choice, Vienna offers an overall wonderful breakfast experience quintessential to Guelphites.

The Cornerstone is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant located in Downtown Guelph that offers a breakfast experience like no other. Not only known for its breakfast, Cornerstone is a great place to go and enjoy some live music on a cool downtown night. This restaurant is an excellent choice for breakfast- the menu offers daily specials made from fresh ingredients, fair portions, and delicious coffee straight from Toronto’s Kensington Market. For a vegetarian restaurant, the menu at Cornerstone is extremely dynamic and includes omlettes, freshly-spiced roasted potatoes, and sandwiches with gourmet ingredients that change daily.

Salsateria is a unique South American restaurant that offers a twist on the original breakfast. If you are looking to spice up your breakfast routine, this is the place to do it. With a bright and friendly atmosphere, Salsateria has been a staple for Guelphites who enjoy a diversity of cuisine. The menu includes items such as a delicious breakfast burrito that will surely fill you up and Huevos Rancheros, a traditional Mexican dish consisting of two eggs served on a bed of tortillas and black beans. The cuisine is fresh, exciting, and well-priced. Definitely a must try.

With the Grain is a quaint breakfast joint located on Woolwich Street that serves an incredibly healthy and delicious meal. Being known as a restaurant and a bakery (located directly across the street of the cafe), the food here packs quite the punch. Offering healthy and hearty menu choices, With the Grain prides itself on using local and sustainable food sources. Inside the small cafe with limited seating, the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. Start your day with a scrumptiously famous B.A.T.H (Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, and Havarti) or if you’re in a hurry you can grab a nutritious smoothie made fresh to order. With the Grain is a healthy alternative to a greasy breakfast with all the same great taste. A great way to start the day.