Our Top Breakfast Spots
Listen, if you're settling for a sad casino coffee shop breakfast or a grab-and-go egg bite, we need to have a serious talk. Breakfast isn't just the most important meal of the day – in Reno, it's an art form. We're talking about the kind of morning feasts that make hitting the snooze button feel like a cardinal sin. From diners that caught Guy Fieri's attention (drowning in gravy, naturally) to cozy spots serving pancakes that'll transport you straight back to Sunday mornings at mom's kitchen table, these breakfast spots are worth setting your alarm for. Sure, you could play it safe with that chain coffee shop routine, but why would you when Reno's morning game is this strong? Here are the spots that'll make you actually want to be a morning person.
Pine State Biscuits
200 S. Center Street
Reno, NV 89501
As if Oregon hasn't blessed us enough with its trees and rain-loving transplants, Pine State Biscuits might be their finest export yet. From farmers' market darling to Reno breakfast royalty, they've proven that sometimes the best things in life really do come sandwiched between two pieces of buttermilk heaven. Their biscuit sandwiches hit that perfect breakfast sweet spot, with options to satisfy every craving, while their blueberry pancakes are exactly what you want them to be. Fair warning: weekend warriors should come prepared to wait – turns out we're not the only ones who've discovered this buttermilk paradise. But watching that crispy fried chicken getting nestled into a fresh-baked biscuit makes the wait a lot more bearable.
2. Two Chicks
752 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89501
When Two Chicks (that's Haley and Jessie) decided to nest in Midtown, they didn't just open a breakfast spot – they created the kind of place where breakfast classics go to show off. Think of it as your favorite diner's sophisticated cousin: all the comfort you crave, just wearing better shoes. Their menu reads like a greatest hits of morning favorites – from Bennys that make hollandaise sauce an art form to griddle goods that'll have you planning tomorrow's breakfast before you've finished today's. And while portion size isn't everything, let's just say you might want to skip that pre-breakfast snack. Sure, they do lunch too, but breakfast is their superpower – and who are we to argue with superheroes wearing aprons?
3. Stone House Cafe
1907 S. Arlington Avenue
Reno, NV 89509
True to its name, Stone House Cafe serves up breakfast in one of Reno's most picturesque settings. Nestled in a beautifully preserved stone building and surrounded by thoughtfully landscaped gardens, this spot shines brightest during Nevada's warmer months when the patio becomes an outdoor oasis. Their menu roams the globe – offering French-inspired plates, Latin flavors, and breakfast classics – but the real star here is the atmosphere. It's the kind of place that makes a regular breakfast feel like a special occasion, perfect for those mornings when you want to slow down and enjoy the scenery along with your coffee.
4. Pegs Glorified Ham n Eggs
420 S. Sierra Street
Reno, NV 89501
Sometimes you just want a breakfast that remembers when eggs were eggs and pancakes didn't need to be Instagram-worthy. That's where Peg's fits in (and has been fitting in for decades). This is where portion sizes laugh in the face of moderation – we're talking hashes that could feed a small family and enough hash browns to get you through a Nevada winter. Every holiday brings crowds willing to wait in line for their classic greasy spoon fix, and while they've grown to six locations across the area, they've somehow managed to keep that mom-and-pop feeling alive. No fancy twists, no culinary innovation – just reliable diner breakfast that knows exactly what it is. Sometimes that's exactly what you need.
5. Liberty Food and Wine Exchange
100 N. Sierra Street
Reno, NV 89501
Here's a weekend brunch secret that's almost too good to share: Liberty Food & Wine Exchange isn't just that fantastic Italian spot downtown – on weekends, it transforms into a brunch destination that'll make you forget about standing in those endless breakfast lines. While the weekday crowd knows it for perfect pizzas and handmade pasta, weekend warriors get treated to a whole different show. We're talking live jazz setting the mood while you decide between their pitch-perfect eggs Benedict and a chicken and waffle situation that might make you question all other breakfast choices. Can't choose between breakfast and lunch? No judgment here – their full menu means you can have your morning eggs and eat your pasta too. Pro tip: they take reservations, which means you can spend your Sunday morning sipping coffee instead of waiting in line. And yes, we know brunch isn't technically breakfast, but rules were made to be broken when the food is this good.