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The Most Popular Breakfast in Every State (and Washington, D.C.)

The Most Popular Breakfast in Every State (and Washington, D.C.)

Rise, shine and feast! PEOPLE partnered with the food-travel experts at Yelp to find the country's favorite morning meals

By Stephanie Emma Pfeffer

October 02, 2018 01:57 PM

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HOW WE CHOSE

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To determine our list of 51 breakfast dishes, PEOPLE worked with Yelp editors to identify their online reviews that focus on breakfast. Those restaurants were ranked according to a variety of factors, including total volume as well as user feedback and scores.

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ALABAMA

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BuuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets

Orange Beach

Stop by for coffee but stay for the Cinnamon Roll topped generously with a sticky, sweet glaze—or order a breakfast sandwich made with the pillowy pastry.

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ALASKA

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Snow City Cafe

Anchorage

The Deadliest Catch combines two popular eggs Benedict options on one plate: an Alaskan king crab cake and a smoked-salmon cake, each perched on a toasted English muffin.

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ARIZONA

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The Local

Prescott

With a bright and colorful interior, this spot keeps fans coming back for an upbeat vibe and its Southwest Sunrise: fresh tomato, avocado, arugula, cheese and ginger aioli, topped with a sunny-sideup egg and served open-faced.

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ARKANSAS

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Oscar’s Cafe

Eureka Springs

Try the thin, crispy Norwegian Waffle (traditionally made in a heartshaped iron) with toppings like lemon curd and sour cream or Nutella and banana.

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CALIFORNIA

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Rodeo Cafe

Mira Loma

This hole-inthe-wall serves generous portions of Mexican dishes—including Chilaquiles with scrambled eggs, “rodeo” crispy potatoes, roasted jalapeños, beans and salsa.

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COLORADO

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Lucile’s Creole Cafe

Multiple locations

Lucile’s is known for Louisiana-inspired fare like beignets— puffy, deep-fried donuts covered in powdered sugar and served hot.

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CONNECTICUT

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The Corner Restaurant

Milford

Don’t miss the African Hash, a spicy beef-andlentil mixture served on an English muffin and topped with poached eggs, potato shoestrings and creamy béarnaise sauce.

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DELAWARE

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Drip Cafe

Hockessin

Indulge in the sinful Caramel Apple Pancakes, baconstudded with roasted apples and topped with housemade saltedcaramel sauce.

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FLORIDA

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Yolk, White & Associates

Tampa

Located on the Riverwalk, this food cart serves up big flavors for small prices. The Cajun Frittata is made with andouille sausage, poblano pepper, onion, white cheddar and sour cream and served with owner Dylan Frechet’s creamy grits—all for $4.50.

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GEORGIA

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Cafe M

Savannah

In the city’s charming, historic downtown district is a little slice of Paris. The Atlantic sandwich is a fresh, buttery croissant filled with smoked salmon, tzatziki cream, cucumber and organic mixed greens.

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HAWAII

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Frenchman’s Cafe

Kailua-Kona

Fans rave about this restaurant’s beautifully presented food, especially the French Croque Monsieur—a crispy ham and cheese sandwich on thick, buttery bread.

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IDAHO

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Garnet Cafe

Coeur d’Alene

At this farm-to-table breakfast spot, the Rosemary Toast with jam and lemon curd is loved as much as the main dishes.

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ILLINOIS

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Ovo Frito Cafe

Evanston

Latin-inspired dishes make up much of the menu at this fave near Northwestern University, where students queue up for Derek’s Favorite: two eggs over chorizo, potato hash, jalapeños and red pepper, topped with chihuahua cheese, chipotle ketchup, sour cream and guacamole.

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INDIANA

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Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery

Danville

One of the house specialties is the Cinnamon Roll French Toast served with freshly made cream-cheese icing, dusted with powdered sugar and served with a generous helping of fresh fruit.

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IOWA

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La Mie Bakery

Des Moines

House-made breads and healthy breakfast options attract many diners, but vegans praise the Chickpea Scramble, an egg-free dish with zucchini, asparagus, spinach and avocado.

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KANSAS

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Doo-Dah Diner

Wichita

The only thing better than the laid-back vibe of this local fave is soaking it up while eating the Banana Bread French Toast, battered banana bread topped with candied apples, pecans and apple butter.

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KENTUCKY

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Con Huevos

Louisville

This tiny, bustling spot is known for its Chilaquiles Con Huevos: corn tortilla chips, tomatillo green salsa, crema, pickled onions and queso fresco topped with fried eggs.

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LOUISIANA

Liz’s Where Y’at Diner

Mandeville

Born in New Orleans, owner Liz Munson serves up the much-loved Debris Benedict, a grilled biscuit topped with roast-beef hash, caramelized onions and a poached egg drizzled with hollandaise sauce.

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MAINE

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Market Street Eats

Portland

A staple of the Old Port District for more than 15 years, the restaurant serves the Buddha—fried eggs, bacon, spinach, avocado and cherrypepper relish wrapped in thin, toasted Syrian pita.

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MARYLAND

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Water for Chocolate

Baltimore

Chef Sean Guy specializes in soul food with a twist, including brunch staple BBQ Shrimp & Parmesan Grits with jalapeño corn bread.

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MASSACHUSETTS

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JJ’s Caffe

Brockton

The father-and-son team deliver cozy comfort food like their Crème Brûlée French Toast with house-made applecinnamon syrup and crème fraîche.

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MICHIGAN

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Le Andos Cafe

Macomb

It’s a pancakepalooza at this tiny spot, where Oreo Pancakes are stuffed with cookie chunks and topped with more cookies, milk chocolate and white chocolate syrups.

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MINNESOTA

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Duluth Grill

Duluth

The Smoked Salmon Hash Skillet returns to the fall menu just in time for chilly temps. It comes with sugar maple-wood-smoked salmon (made in the Grill’s smokehouse), fingerling potatoes, fried egg and hollandaise sauce.

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MISSISSIPPI

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The Grind Coffee and Nosh

Biloxi

With great cappuccino and quick breakfast sandwiches, this is a good option for a meal on the go. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Panini is served on a buttery croissant.

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MISSOURI

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Egg

St. Louis

Diners don’t mind waiting for a table at this contemporary industrial spot as long as they can get their hands on the famed Corn Bread Benedicts with smoked pork belly.

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MONTANA

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Faye’s Cafe

Livingston

Set inside an old school building that now houses an art center, this restaurant attracts locals looking for a “yumtwist, ”owner Sarah Faye’s take on innovative flavor pairings, particularly Huevos Rancheros, which come out on top.

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NEBRASKA

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Saddle Creek Breakfast Club

Omaha

Expect to wait at least an hour at this hip joint with locally sourced coffee and plenty of vegan options— although it’s the Eggs Benny with braised short rib, jalapeño jam, poached eggs and hollandaise that steals the show.

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NEVADA

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Carlillos Cocina

Sparks

It’s counter service only at this familyrun spot, where huge portions of everything from chilaquiles to Steak and Eggs are cooked quickly to perfection right in front of you.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

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The Sunrise Shack

Glen

Nestled in the White Mountains, this local diner serves bottomless coffee alongside Got the Blues Flappin’ Jacks studded with fresh blueberries and served with pure maple syrup

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NEW JERSEY

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JJ’s Diner

Pleasantville

Friendly service and great prices keep people coming back to this no-frills joint, where the Corned Beef Hash and Eggs gets raves.

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NEW MEXICO

Palacio’s Cafe

Santa Fe

At this bustling spot, Huevos Rancheros are the standout. Yellow corn tortillas and eggs are topped with cheddar cheese and a choice of green or red chile sauce—both made in house every morning—and served with hash browns.

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NEW YORK

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Dottie Audrey’s Bakery/Kitchen

Tuxedo Park

Avocado Toast with pickled vegetables, cumin, cilantro and chia seeds is one healthy option that fuels hikers on their way to Harriman State Park.

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MARYLAND

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