Classic morning favorites for generous portions and simple comfort food.
A good diner breakfast is up there as one of my all-time favorite meals. Coffee, eggs, and toast made by someone else never fails to make me happy and clearly I’m not alone, as diners can’t get enough of breakfast all day long. Diner breakfasts are special for being no-frills with an emphasis on flavor and simplicity, and some restaurants have menus so good guests order these dishes on repeat: Here are five chains with the best diner breakfast plates, according to fans.
The Original Pancake House

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The Original Pancake House has delicious pancakes, eggs, waffles and much more for diners to enjoy. “Whether you prefer classic fluffy buttermilk pancakes, 49er pancakes, chocolate-chip stacks, or something more adventurous like bacon pancakes or Dutch baby pancake, this place has it all,” one fan said.
Friendly’s

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Friendly’s breakfast plates like the Lumberjack and the Country Scramble are loved by fans. “I must say that my breakfasts at Friendly’s were the absolute best,” one fan said. “The eggs were perfectly cooked, as was the bacon. Their fried potatoes with peppers and onions were delectable, and the two thick slices of marble rye toast were an unexpected gift.”
Black Black Diner

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Black Bear Diner is known for huge portions of delicious breakfast food, from the eggs and scrambles to waffles and much more. “The California omelette, hash browns, and pancake were so delicious 😊 Highly recommend for family and friends. Portions were huge! 🤩” one diner said.
Perkins American Food Co.

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Perkins serves up amazing breakfast plates all day long. “I had a very delicious breakfast of blueberry pancakes, fried eggs, and sausage. Every bite was perfect! I have had a lot of the menu items and it always is good and pictured just like the menu shows it,” one diner shared.
NORMS

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NORMS has the best breakfast plates and the nicest employees—don’t sleep on their omelets! “We’re some east coasters that just visited California for the first time and this was by far the best breakfast we ever had!!” one diner raved. “Everything was so yummy! Also could not believe how big the portions were!”