Best Breakfast on Long Island: Top Family-Friendly Restaurants
Looking for the best breakfast restaurants on Long Island? Read on for our top picks.
Many say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but why not take it easy and leave the cooking to someone else? The Long Island restaurant scene is full of fun diners and restaurants with extensive morning menus and many kid-friendly options.
Since little ones are often early risers, it’s a no-brainer. Get the family together and check out these family-friendly restaurants that are sure to please.
Find our post on the best Long Island brunch spots and other family-friendly restaurant ideas in our Long Island Kid-Friendly Restaurant Guide.
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Family-Friendly Restaurants That Serve Breakfast In Nassau County
1. Thomas’ Ham N’ Eggery — Carle Place
This Nassau breakfast spot has been serving customers for over 75 years. Thomas’ Ham N’ Eggery recently reopened after an extensive fire but is back to its simple and inviting atmosphere. After breakfast, avoid crowds with an early visit to the numerous malls and stores nearby.
What To Order: Besides the reasonably priced kids' menu, the kitchen makes fresh pastries daily that are sure to wow. Thomas' most popular dishes are homemade corned beef hash and stuffed French toast.
Kid-Friendly Perk: A relaxed and kid-friendly space that caters to little ones with teddy bear silver dollar pancakes.
2. Jam — Massapequa Park
Generous portions and an extensive menu await at this popular Massapequa Park restaurant. Expect a long weekend wait, and note that only full parties are seated.
What To Order: Jam offers patrons fun dishes like pearl sugar waffles and cinnamon bun French toast.
Kid-Friendly Perk: A relaxed atmosphere with plenty of kid-friendly options.
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3. Flourshoppe Cafe — Rockville Centre and Bay Shore
Flour Shoppe Cafe is a hidden gem in Rockville Center and Bay Shore village. The space is inviting and airy, with brick walls and warm touches.
What To Order: The menu includes inventive kid-friendly dishes like Homefried Breakfast Poutine and Sticky Bun Pancakes.
Kid-Friendly Perk: It can get busy at the shop, but the website has a QR code that allows you to skip the line and order from your table.
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4. Kerber’s Farm — Huntington
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Huntington village is an ever-growing farm that serves some of the best egg sandwiches on Long Island.
What To Order: The hardest part is deciding between the delicious baked goods (their lemon scones are out of this world) or their egg sandwiches on fresh biscuits.
Kid-Friendly Perk: Kerber’s Farm has everything you want for a lazy morning, plenty of outdoor space for little ones to roam, lawn games to enjoy, and farm animals to visit.
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Hometown Bakeshop in Centerport is a peanut-free breakfast spot. Photo by the author
5. Hometown Bakeshop — Centerport
This Centerport restaurant with a cafe vibe is tucked away in a small strip mall and is a great spot for families.
What To Order: Their extensive menu has something for everyone, including gluten-free options. The birthday cake scones are a kid's favorite and are so delicious you will want to celebrate with them every day.
Kid-Friendly Perk: Hometown Bakeshop is entirely peanut-free.
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Kids love the coloring pages at Hatch in Huntington. Photo by the author
6. Hatch — Huntington
You can’t miss the bright yellow door or the neon lights that emanate from this Huntington village breakfast spot. The wait can be long but you can always stroll Huntington while you wait for the text that your table is ready.
What To Order: There is plenty of kid-friendly fare, including Cinnamon French Toast Crunch and breakfast tacos.
Kid-Friendly Perk: Little ones can enjoy the free coloring pages and cartoons playing in the background while teens snap Instagram-worthy pics of the food and trendy decor.
7. Maureen’s Kitchen — Smithtown
It’s time to get a moo-ve on and head to this cow-themed restaurant in Smithtown. Maureen’s Kitchen is a family-run restaurant with a fifties diner vibe. This spot is cash only.
What To Order: Besides the extensive menu filled with kid-friendly options like stuffed French toast and egg sandwiches, they offer daily specials.
Kid-Friendly Perk: The cow decor is a feast for the eyes. Before leaving, take an “udderly” fabulous family photo with the large statue in the parking lot.
8. Tim’s Shipwreck Diner — Northport
History buffs will get a kick out of this Northport village diner, a former trolley dining car that was rolled into its current spot in 1924.
What To Order: You've got to try the Challah French toast.
Kid-Friendly Perk: Besides being able to say you ate in a trolley dining car, the walls of this small eatery are adorned with nautical memorabilia that will have everyone in your family admiring throughout their meal.
9. Relish — Kings Park
Relish your time at this Kings Park restaurant that offers an elevated diner experience.
What To Order: Try the omelets that include eggs from nearby Raleigh Poultry Farm.
Kid-Friendly Perk: The Kids’ Menu is more extensive than most and consists of the “cookie monster” drink everyone will gobble up.
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10. Main Road Biscuit — Jamesport
Don’t let the name fool you–this North Fork eatery offers much more than biscuits, although those are delicious. Groups of eight or more can make a reservation online.
What To Order: Picky eaters will love a simple order of biscuits, and everyone will love their fresh jams, pancakes, and eggs.
Kid-Friendly Perk: Outdoor dining is plentiful, and there’s space for kids to roam.
Unless noted, photos courtesy of the restaurants
Places featured in this article:
Thomas's Ham & Eggery Diner
Kerber's Farm
Hometown Bakeshop
Main Road Biscuit Co.
Tim's Shipwreck Diner
My Grandmother's Kitchen
Flour Shop Cafe
Flour Shop Cafe