Looking to head out for breakfast in Middlesbrough but unsure of the best place to visit? We’ve researched the best cafes and restaurants to enjoy breakfast in the Middlesbrough area and are happy to share our recommendations.
We’ve considered the variety of choice on the breakfast menu, customer service and quality of food amongst other factors in choosing our list of Best Breakfasts in Middlesbrough.
Let us know if you are planning on visiting any of these Middlesbrough cafes or if you have already enjoyed their breakfasts!

Best Breakfast Middlesbrough has to offer
Mannequin Cafe
51 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough
A lovely homely Polish cafe with a mixture of Polish and English dishes.
The Polish Breakfast Bun is a must to try as is the full English Breakfast.
This is the only place to try Polish prierogi in Middlesbrough.
Service is excellent and the food hot and fresh.
Open 6 days per week from 8.30am (9.30am Saturday) (Closed Sundays).
Visit the Mannequin Cafe Facebook Page for up to date opening hours and breakfast menu options.
ALWAYS check details with venues direct by clicking the blue links before heading out, especially opening hours and booking details. Information can change.
Baker Street Kitchen
159 Albert Rd, Middlesbrough TS1 2PX
A popular cafe based in the centre of Middlesbrough town.
An enormous varied menu containing all the usual, Full English Breakfast and Breakfast Sandwiches along with popular items like Eggs Benedict and Omelettes. Choose from a huge range of 11 fillings for your omelettes!
They blend their own coffee and have a range of loose leaf teas that are available to takeaway. Vegetarian breakfast options available.
Family friendly, welcoming service with good quality food makes this a great alternative for breakfast in Middlesbrough.
Open 7 days per week from 8am (9am Saturday).
Visit the Baker Street Kitchen website for full menu details.

Cafe Etch
5 Gilkes St, Middlesbrough TS1 5ET
Renowned for its excellent service and a Bacon Sarnie ‘cooked to perfection’. This is a brilliant cafe in the centre of Middlesbrough.
Vegan and vegetarian breakfast options available. The menu is predominantly toasties and omelettes – Great for those on the move or wanting to fill up quickly.
Takeaway service and outdoor seating available. Dog friendly cafe.
Open 7 days per week from 9.30am (10am Sunday).
Visit the Cafe Etch Facebook page for opening hours and daily cake specials.
The Naughty Habit
The Arcade Nunthorpe Shops, 91a Guisborough Rd, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough TS7 0JS
Apart from having a spectacular name, this pub and bar also excels in breakfast. Predominantly famous for its nightlife and live music, the food is also said to be great.
The owner has moved from street food to premises and hopes to show his commitment and passion for good, quality food.
Reviews declare that the Breakfast Muffins are better than those in the Golden Arches.
Takeaway breakfast sandwich options available. Friendly service with sociable staff.
Open 5 days per week from 10am (Closed Monday and Sunday).
Visit The Naughty Habit Facebook page for up to date details of music acts and opening hours.
Roy’s Coffee Shop
3 Victoria Road, Middlesbrough
With limited opening days, you need to grab the chance to catch Roy’s Full English Breakfast while you can.
Value for money at £6 per Full breakfast. Takeaway options available.
A no nonsense cafe that is welcoming and friendly. A great place to meet up with friends and family.
Open 3 days a week only from 9am – Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
Visit the Roy’s Coffee Shop Facebook page for current opening hours.
For more breakfast venues, visit our Best Breakfast in the UK page.
Our research sadly showed that a lot of cafes in Middlesbrough have closed down within the past 12 months – If you know of any new cafes opening up in the Middlesbrough area, we would love to hear from you.
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