Breakfast – The Most Important Meal of the Day
Ever wonder where this phrase originated?
Like a breakfast detective, I scoured the Internet in search of answers to this culinary mystery. Unfortunately, I came up short: there are conflicting responses on who said this first.
Many sources point to a local cereal family member (John Harvey Kellogg) while others attributed it to industry rival General Mills, with their Grape Nuts ads in the 1940s. Â
No matter who said it, I would argue that breakfast is my favorite meal of the day.
Ready to try some local fare? After 6600+ votes for the best restaurants in Kalamazoo, we have the top picks for the best breakfast spots below.

Leaving Breakfast + Brunch to the Professionals
While my love for breakfast is strong, my cooking skills to prepare breakfast are not.
I’ll admit that I have no idea how to make a frittata or eggs benedict. And I’m not fully sure what a blintz is.
On the bright side, this gives me a fantastic excuse to try new restaurants.
If you’re in the same want to explore beyond pancakes and waffles comfort zone, read on for local breakfast restaurants and brunch spots serving delicious foods. And, most offer kid-approved menu options.

Who Has the Best Breakfast in Kalamazoo?
Here are the top breakfast restaurant in Kalamazoo, as voted by our readers:
1 – Crow’s Nest
2 – Breakfast at Tiffiny’s
3 – Roxie’s Breakfast & Lunch
4 – Antique Kitchen
5 – Studio Grill
Directory: 20+ Best Restaurants for Breakfast
Waffling on your restaurant choice for breakfast in the Kalamazoo area?
Here are the favorite places for pancakes, eggs, waffles, crepes and a bevy of mouth-watering breakfast entrees.
Crow’s Nest serves breakfast all day and features coffee and pastries from Fourth Coast Cafe (located downstairs).
This upscale diner is known for its variety of egg specialty dishes, French toast flavors, and extensive vegan options.
Tables are limited at this quaint restaurant; while worth the wait, expect some delays in snagging a table during peak meal hours.
This upscale diner is known for its variety of egg specialty dishes, French toast flavors, and extensive vegan options.
Tables are limited at this quaint restaurant; while worth the wait, expect some delays in snagging a table during peak meal hours.
Where to Find Crow's Nest Restaurant
Located in the Vine Neighborhood, you'll find Crow's Nest next door to Bagel Beanery on Westnedge.
Located in the Vine Neighborhood, you'll find Crow's Nest next door to Bagel Beanery on Westnedge.
Breakfast at Tiffiny’s serves breakfast all day, with fun food and a touch of southern flare.
Top picks include their Chicken and Waffles, Hippie Stew or stuffed French Toast.
Top picks include their Chicken and Waffles, Hippie Stew or stuffed French Toast.
Where to Find Breakfast at Tiffiny's
Breakfast at Tiffiny's resides in two locations:
• 3271 W Centre St in Portage, in between Centre Street Tap House and Biggby
• 5222 W Main St, near Target in Kalamazoo
Breakfast at Tiffiny's resides in two locations:
• 3271 W Centre St in Portage, in between Centre Street Tap House and Biggby
• 5222 W Main St, near Target in Kalamazoo
Known for their signature blueberry lemon curd pancake, Roxie's opened in 2021 in two of the former Michelle Restaurants locations.
The also serve waffle flights, omelets and a huge variety of breakfast fare.
The also serve waffle flights, omelets and a huge variety of breakfast fare.
Where to Find Roxie's Breakfast and Lunch
Find Roxie's in two locations locally:
• 4010 Gull Road: just east of ALDI
• Vicksburg: near N Boulevard & W Prairie at 343 W Prairie Street
Find Roxie's in two locations locally:
• 4010 Gull Road: just east of ALDI
• Vicksburg: near N Boulevard & W Prairie at 343 W Prairie Street
Known for its large portions, including the biggest omelets in town.
Antique Kitchen has been a local favorite for three decades with fast, friendly service.
Antique Kitchen has been a local favorite for three decades with fast, friendly service.
Where to Find Antique Kitchen Restaurant
Antique Kitchen is located on South Westnedge in Portage, within the same parking lot as Chili's and Big Lots.
Antique Kitchen is located on South Westnedge in Portage, within the same parking lot as Chili's and Big Lots.
East Egg locations offer locally grown eggs and house-made bread.
Be sure to try the cinnamon roll pancakes and from-scratch corned beef.
Be sure to try the cinnamon roll pancakes and from-scratch corned beef.
Kalamazoo Brunch Spots
Brunch is BIG in SWMI and we’ve rounded up some of the local favorites.
In addition to traditional breakfast items, many brunch spots offer mimosas, coffee flights, and some entrees from their lunch or dinner menus.
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