Whether you prefer a savory breakfast, a meal on the sweeter side or something in between, Alexandria is home to plenty of great diners and restaurants to get a delicious start to your day. From classic pancakes and omelettes to avocado toast and pastries, these eateries have a little something for everyone.
With the help of ALXnow readers through a Reader’s Choice Poll, we’ve rounded up the best spots for breakfast in Alexandria, Virginia. After two weeks of voting (April 24-May 8) and nearly 2,500 individual votes cast, our readers decided on the best go-to spot for their favorite breakfast in town.
Last Vote: Poll: The best breakfast spot in Alexandria | Poll Held: April 24-May 8, 2026.
Top vote getters
1. BeeLiner Diner
3648 King Street
This popular restaurant serves up all-day breakfast and brunch, with options like strawberry or blueberry compote-topped French toast, a vegan breakfast burrito and country-fried steak, alongside libations like mimosas, espresso martinis and Irish coffee.
2. Silver Diner
4630 King Street, Unit A3
With a focus on locally sourced ingredients, Silver Diner’s all-day breakfast and brunch includes a wide variety of egg platters and omelettes, as well as Belgian waffles, buttermilk pancakes and a fluffy challah caramel French toast.
3. Table Talk Restaurant
1701 Duke Street Suite 100
Table Talk Restaurant’s daily breakfast specials feature eggs with home fries and buttered toast starting at $7.95, as well as a New York strip with eggs. The diner also serves up fluffy, three-egg omelettes and fresh pancakes off the griddle.
Other notable breakfast spots
- Matt & Tony’s All Day Kitchen Bar
- Bob & Edith’s Diner
- The Executive Diner
- Van Dorn Diner
- Junction Bakery
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