Here in Orlando we are blessed with plenty of early bird dining options, but there’s a few local spots you may have missed. Here are a few local hidden gems that are totally worth getting out of bed for.

903 Mills Market Cafe 903 S Mills Ave, 407-898-4392 Located right on Mills, this cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat while enjoying the scenery. With an outdoor eating area, guests are able to enjoy their meals with a summer breeze. Known for their comfort food, the “NickGriddle” and “B.E.L.T” can’t be passed up. Photo via 903 Mills Market/Facebook
Bagel King 1455 E Semoran Blvd, 407-657-6266 Home to kettle-baked bagel, the finished product has a crunchy exterior with a deliciously soft inside, made to perfection. With an array of bagel flavors and both sweet and savory schmears, you’d think these masterpieces came straight out of New York. Photo via Bagel King/Facebook
Buttermilk Bakery 1198 Orange Ave, 407-422-4015 Delicious doesn’t even begin how to describe this place. With baked good crisped to perfection and “Chilaquiles Verdes” flavored beautifully, this bakery is a brunch favorite. The baked good options are extensive and incorporate both sweet and savory options to accompany any mood you are in. Photo via Buttermilk Bakery/Instagram
Cafe Linger 42912 Edgewater Dr, 407-930-0473 Kick back, relax and enjoy some european baked goods and dishes. The avocado toast is is taken to the next level with its addition of fresh roma tomatoes and basil, and the loaded crepe is savory and mouth-wateringly good with its sunny side up egg, creamy likes and chive. Photo via cafelinger/Instagram
Carol’s Place 3421 S Orange Ave, 407-251-8860 With a warm and welcoming feel, Carol’s Place is home to regular breakfast lovers and tourists alike. The large-portioned meals are cooked with care and the room offers a southern feel. The waffle topped high with fruit is Place favorite and the omelet is absolutely stuffed with the meat and veggies of your choosing. Photo via j.mantix/Instagram
Christo’s Cafe 1815 Edgewater Dr, 407-425-8136 The second you enter this cafe, you are bound to feel like you just walked into your very own neighborhood diner. With a home-like feel, the food tastes like it came straight out of your grandma’s kitchen. For some classic pancakes and french toast, this is the spot to hit. Photo via Christo’s Cafe/Facebook
Chubby’s Family Restaurant 10376 E Colonial Dr, 407-380-6006 This all-American diner offers a vintage ambiance to accompany its classic dishes. The smell of wafted bacon the second you enter the building, along with a generous greet from a server. “Sherry’s Skillet” offers crispy potatoes and savory sausage, matched perfectly with the sauteed onions. Photo via Chubby’s Family Restaurant/Facebook
DaJen Eats 4845 N Orange Blossom Trl, 407-286-4983 Located inside a gas station, yes, you heard that right, Dajen Eats offers a Jamaican flair on vegan recipes. The “Chick’n Biscuit Sammy” is incredible with its seitan-made “chicken” on the buttermilk biscuit that can even be made spicy. Photo via dajeneats/Instagram
Daybreak Diner 3335 Curry Ford Rd, 407-898-8338 Known for classic country cooking, Daybreak Diner offers an extensive menu from eggs to the well-loved “Chicken Fried Chicken and Gravy.” You can even enjoy a mimosa with your breakfast at this location to kick things up a notch. Photo via Daybreak Diner/Facebook
Dixie Belle Cafe 7125 South Orange Ave, 407-812-7012 This family-owned cafe incorporates American dishes with some Mexican favorites. For some catfish and eggs or even an open face omelet, breakfast here is meant to be memorable. Photo via Dixie Belle Cafe
Junior’s Diner 2920 Corrine Dr, 407-894-8871 For a well-made classic breakfast, Junior’s Diner is the eatery for you. Whether you want two eggs and some meat, or a stacked breakfast sandwich, you can get what you want. This create-your-own style diner breakfast keeps people coming back. Photo via hartleyjackson/Instagram
Latin Square 250 S Orange Ave, 407-608-4181 This Latin spot offers food at a fast paced with a whole lot a flavor. The natural ingredients make their meals memorable and the eatery also offers vegetarian options. The breakfast sandwiches and platters are traditional but made original with cuban toast. Photo via latinsquarecuisine/Instagram
Linda’s Winter Park Diner 1700 W Fairbanks Ave, 407-644-2343 This home-style cooking offers up some mouth-watering pancakes and omelets. The golden french toast drizzled with maple syrup is about as perfect as any french toast can get, and you will never have to ask for more gravy on your biscuits. Photo via Winter Park Diner/Facebook
Noir Cafe 9 South Orange Ave, 407-751-4374 This Italian kitchen cooks up some authentic dishes, favoring the country’s native flavors and foods. To accompany the foods, the company prides itself in its coffee that balances “taste, aroma and body.” Photo via noircafeorlando/Instagram
Orlando Meats 728 Virginia Dr, 407-598-0700 This family-owned location dedicates its business to serving only the best meats and this includes to breakfast dishes as well. From sandwiches as unique as an “Egg Meatmuffin” to dishes as traditional as “The Standard,” any meat lover will be destined to enjoy this spot. Photo via orlandomeats/Instagram
Pizza Bruno 3990 Curry Ford Rd Although brunch at this location is only served on Saturday and Sunday, the options are unique and fit the place incredibly well. The “Dutch Baby” is a wood-fired pancake served with amish butter and maple syrup and is so remarkable and something like you’ve never tasted before. For something more savory, the frittata is equally as delectable and fresh. Photo via official_pizza_bruno/Instagram
Rey’s Cuban Cafe 7800 S US Hwy 17, 407-260-2434 For a classic cuban meal with unparalleled flavor, Rey’s Cuban Cafe is a staple restaurant. “The Tortilla de Pla?tanos Maduros” incorporates fresh plaintains inside the omelet with a side of Cuban toast that will keep you wanting more. Photo via reyscubancafe1/Instagram
Sausage Shack 400 W New England Ave, 407-576-9552 With sausage crisp and savory, any breakfast sandwich is found to be delectable. One of the best parts about breakfast for this location is the option to build your own meal. Although they have suggestions, what you want is what you get. Photo via d00ditsemily/Instagram
Shakers American Cafe 1308 Edgewater Dr, 407-422-3534 This quant, family-style breakfast spot offer a wide range of breakfast items to accommodate for all palate cravings. With numerous awards and the title as the Best Breakfast in Orlando, Shakers is a staple for Orlando breakfast lovers. The “Maple Grazed Pork Belly Eggs Benedict” is to-die for and their “Breakfast Quesadilla” is just as good. Photo via jasmynedenise/Instagram
The Waterfront 4201 South Orange Ave, 407-866-0468 The fare coming out of the kitchen of this lakeside bar/restaurant isn’t just a notch above its Julie’s Waterfront days, but downright impressive. The crab benedict has a generous amount of toppings on top of its deliciously toasted english muffin and the french toast bread pudding is out of this world. Photo via thewaterfrontorlando/Instagram