One of the best family destinations on the east coast, Myrtle Beach, SC, is packed with exciting things to do.
Start your vacation days off right with a hot and hearty breakfast to get fueled up for a day of fun along the Grand Strand. You’ll find plenty of options for breakfast goodies, from fresh, homemade biscuits and gourmet omelets to stacks of pancakes.
This list of the best breakfast restaurants in Myrtle Beach was carefully vetted to help you find eateries that specialize in breakfast, offer the healthy options you’re looking for, and the best service to get you going for a day on the beach.
1. Donald’s Pancake House
$$ | 843-626-5941 | WEBSITE
Myrtle Beach has several independently-owned pancake houses, but Donald’s outshines all of them by winning 3 “Best of the Beach” awards. The restaurant opens bright and early (6:30 am) and serves breakfast until 2 pm.
You’ll find much more than pancakes here from an extensive list of omelets to Donald’s Famous Skillets. The southern-style Fish and Grits is one of its specialties and is advertised in flashing lights. The fish is fresh grouper from the Atlantic and the grits are topped with a savory mushroom and scallion gravy.
Treat yourself to a Blushing Mimosa blended with cranberry-orange juice.
2. Croissants Bistro & Bakery
$$ | 843-448-2253 | WEBSITE
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Located on N Kings Hwy, Croissants Bistro & Bakery is the place to escape the crowds near the boardwalk. But you’ll still feel those ocean breezes by having your breakfast al fresco at a sidewalk table.
The bistro and bakery work with SC fishermen and farmers to bring you dishes and bakery items made with only the freshest ingredients. Bring your friends along and start your morning meal with an array of sharables like Sunrise Pizza topped with eggs, bacon bits, and other goodies.
The Quiche Du Jour comes highly recommended. It’s served with a side and freshly baked croissants.
3. Johnny D’s Waffles
$ | 843-448-6789 | WEBSITE
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Begin a busy day of sightseeing in Myrtle Beach at Johnny D’s. It’s located inside a converted Pizza Hut and is recognizable by the signature roof painted blue. Have breakfast indoors or outside.
Johnny D’s has an Early Bird Menu served from 6:30 am to (provide the correct end time), so you can get a head start on your day.
Choose from simple favorites like a Breakfast Bagel or an Old Fashioned Waffle served with your choice of bacon or sausage. The prices are very reasonable and include coffee, tea, or a fountain drink.
4. Hot Stacks Cafe
$$-$$$ | 843-497-7091 | WEBSITE
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Despite its name suggesting a pancake-focused menu, Hot Stacks Cafe offers much more.
It’s Belgian Waffles, Stuffed French Toast, and omelets and scramblets made with only the freshest seasonal and local ingredients. The health-conscious will find lots of vegan, gluten-free, and paleo options.
Hot Stacks has received lots of praise for quality service, and they love to host private events. It’s perfect for a breakfast meeting, and the Mimosas and Tito Bloody Marys are very fairly priced.
5. 10/Fold Biscuits
$$ | 843-839-4849 | WEBSITE
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Dig into breakfast with “true tastes of the South” at 10/Fold Biscuits, a restaurant with a Southern kitchen theme that opened in 2021. It’s the best biscuit-based bar in Myrtle Beach with delicious offerings like the Sunday Supper, a fat buttermilk biscuit with a thick piece of all-natural fried chicken.
Or go for a 10/Fold Platter featuring two free-range eggs cooked your way, grits or potatoes, bacon or sausage, and, of course, a 10/Fold Biscuit.
You can order online, but come on in. The atmosphere is fast-casual with trendy features like modern decor and background music.
6. Old Town Crepes
$$$ | 843-213-1879 | WEBSITE
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Breakfast in Myrtle Beach isn’t all buttermilk biscuits and shrimp n’ grits. For a special treat, have breakfast with a European twist at Old Town Crepes in a cozy atmosphere with Southern hospitality.
Open since 2019, this eatery serves expertly crafted crepes that melt in your mouth. Like an extra thin pancake, the crepes have heavenly fillings such as berries, peanut butter, or white chocolate. Or how about a crepe with a fancy filling like cream cheese and red caviar?
In addition to crepes, Old Town also offers breakfast platters, like the Bavarian Breakfast featuring German beef sausage.
7. Harry’s Breakfast Pancakes
$ | 843-448-8013 | WEBSITE
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Voted as the #1 pancake joint in Myrtle Beach for 10 years, Harry’s has been serving fresh breakfast foods since 1979. The atmosphere is fun and family-friendly, so begin your day at Harry’s. It’s conveniently located within walking distance of several oceanfront accommodations.
The pancake selections include buttermilk pancakes served with bacon or sausage and specialty pancakes with delectable toppings from fruit to chocolate chips and whipped cream.
Harry’s has a good choice of other breakfast items in addition to pancakes. Choose from omelets, breakfast biscuits, waffles, and more.
8. Plantation House of Pancakes
$ | 843-448-6522 | WEBSITE
The Plantation House of Pancakes has been serving the Grand Strand and its visitors for decades. Have breakfast as soon as 6:30 am or as late as 1:30 pm. It stays busy, but the service is quick and family-friendly. There’s a special menu for seniors and kids, and the prices are unbeatable.
The Plantation Deluxe Breakfast will keep you going for hours of beach fun. It consists of 2 buttermilk pancakes, 2 eggs any style, and your choice of breakfast meats. Belgian Waffles, thick-cut French Toast, and Breakfast Sandwiches are also available.
9. Crepe Creation Cafe
$$-$$$ | 843-839-4019 | WEBSITE
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Located in Myrtle Beach’s lovely Market Common, Crepe Creation Cafe began as a tiny 9-seat cafe in 2012 and is now a bustling and roomy establishment. The dining room and bar are elegantly decorated with a European flair.
Crepe Creation is definitely not a fast food restaurant. All dishes are made- to-order to ensure freshness. Your breakfast order will be worth the wait with menu items like Eggs Benedict and Eggs Victoria served with a toasted baguette and your choice of Home Fries, Grits, or Apple Salad.
10. Woodhaven Pancake House
$$ | 843-448-2277 | WEBSITE
Another long-time Myrtle Beach breakfast hotspot, Woodhaven Pancake House, has been around since 1977. It’s located near (specify attractions), and plenty of free parking is available. The restaurant has free Wi-Fi, so bring your device and catch up on your emails or work updates.
The menu features an amazing list of 71 Signature Omelettes. They’re listed in alphabetical order from the Athenian with spinach, tomato, and feta cheese to the Western with eggs, cheese, and your choice of bacon, ham, or sausage.
If you’re in a hurry, breakfast sandwiches are also available. Try the Texas Griller with eggs, cheese, bacon, ham, or sausage.
Summary
Vacationing families in Myrtle Beach have an excellent choice of places to begin their day with a hot and hardy breakfast. The only problem is choosing which ones to try. This list of the best breakfast restaurants in Myrtle Beach makes it easier to pick one that pleases the whole family.
Hayden has been a digital director for years. He has five years of experience editing and writing about food, restaurant, and recipe review content. At Birch Restaurant, he’s in charge of scouting, showing up unannounced in different restaurants, and writing a thorough food guide!
