Best Breakfast & Brunch in Hollywood, Florida

Hollywood’s breakfast scene leans into South Florida personality—fresh seafood, Caribbean influences, and beachside casual. Most breakfast spots are on or near the Broadwalk, so you can eat and walk it off. Weekends get busy, but weekday mornings are quiet and affordable.

Best Overall

Jaxson’s — Near the Broadwalk
Deli meets diner. Famous for their enormous breakfasts—pancakes that overflow the plate, omelets stuffed with everything, hash browns crispy and plentiful. The place has been around for decades and tastes like it. Casual, crowded on weekends, worth the wait. $-$$

Le Tub — Waterfront
Funky waterfront spot with charm and history. Breakfast is simple but done right—eggs, toast, and strong coffee. The real draw is eating on the dock watching boats and the Intracoastal. Casual, local-feeling, not touristy. $$

GG’s Waterfront Grill — Broadwalk
Direct beach views. Breakfast menu includes traditional options plus local touches—blackened fish specials, stone crab (seasonal). Coffee is good, portions are generous. Pricier than other spots, but the location and execution justify it. $$

Diplomat Resort Breakfast Buffet (if staying at the property)
Weekend brunch buffet if you’re a guest or day-pass holder. Otherwise, the walk-in breakfast is solid—standard eggs, pastries, juices. $

Best Local Specialty

Cuban Breakfast Culture
Hollywood’s proximity to Miami means strong Cuban breakfast influence. Look for spots serving colada (espresso with sugar), croquetas (ham and cheese fried pockets), and pan con mates (Cuban sandwich with butter and ham).

Tropical Acres Farmer’s Market Breakfast Stand (Seasonal)
If you catch the seasonal stand, fresh tropical fruit, fresh juices, and simple breakfast sandwiches feel authentically local. Florida’s agriculture shows up on the plate.

Best Weekend Brunch

Waterfront Spots with a View

Le Tub and GG’s are your best bets for extended weekend brunch. Arrive by 9 a.m. on Saturday-Sunday to avoid crowds. Mimosas and bloody marys are standard on the menus (usually $6-8 for a single, $20+ for bottomless).

Jaxson’s for the Full Experience
Arrive 8 a.m. or take a number and wait. The food is worth it, and the place itself is an attraction. Vintage diner energy, real breakfast culture, not a brunch scene.

Broadwalk Spots for Casual Vibe
Several casual breakfast joints along the Boardwalk. Grab a table or bench near the sand, eat, and watch people pass. Less fancy than sit-down spots, but the ocean view is free.

Best Budget Breakfast

Jaxson’s ($9-14)
Big portions for cheap. Pancakes with bacon and eggs run about $10-12. Two people, two entrees, two coffees—under $30.

Local Bagel or Breakfast Sandwich Shops ($5-8)
Every neighborhood has a deli or bagel spot doing cheap breakfast sandwiches. Look for spots without Broadwalk views and save 30-40%.

Dunkin’ Donuts (Nationwide chain, $3-6)
Donut, coffee, sandwich. Basic and cheap. Multiple locations around Hollywood.

Taco Stands Near the Broadwalk ($4-7)
Breakfast tacos—chorizo, egg, potato—are cheap and filling. Food trucks or small stands, cash usually preferred.

For best budget-to-quality ratio, hit Jaxson’s early on a weekday or grab a breakfast taco from a food stand near the beach.

Tips for Hollywood Brunch

  • Go early (8-9 a.m.) on weekends. Jaxson’s can have 30-minute waits by 10 a.m. Early birds eat and leave.
  • Waterfront spots are pricier but worth it once. Eat at Jaxson’s for the food, then splurge on one meal with a water view.
  • Walk the Broadwalk before or after. Most breakfast spots are within walking distance; makes for a full morning.
  • Skip the resort breakfast unless you’re staying there. Quality is good if included, but walk-in prices are high.
  • Ask locals for hidden spots. Every neighborhood has a taco stand or small deli the tourists don’t know about. These are cheapest and often best.

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