Nantucket mornings are hard to beat. Whether you're grabbing coffee and a breakfast sandwich before heading to the beach, sitting down for pancakes, or biking into Sconset for a casual breakfast, there is something about starting the day on Nantucket that makes breakfast feel like part of the vacation.

At Westbrook Real Estate, we've spent decades on Nantucket, so these are the spots we'd recommend to friends, family and clients looking for a great island breakfast.

1. Black-Eyed Susan's

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10 India Street — Downtown

If you want a quintessential Nantucket breakfast, start here.

Black-Eyed Susan's is a small, casual restaurant that's been a longtime island favorite. It's particularly known for breakfast and is walk-in only in the morning, so don't be surprised if there's a line.

Try: Eggs Benedict, blueberry pancakes or the sourdough French toast.

Best for: A classic Nantucket breakfast.

2. Island Kitchen | Restaurant & Catering

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1 Chins Way — Mid-Island

Island Kitchen is one of our favorite choices when you want a real sit-down breakfast without being right in the middle of downtown.

It's known for breakfast classics, pancakes, eggs Benedict, omelets and a relaxed patio. Current 2026 listings consistently rank Island Kitchen among Nantucket's top breakfast destinations.

Try: Belgian waffles or eggs Benedict.

Best for: Families, groups and a leisurely breakfast.

3. Lemon Press l Restaurant, Catering & Private Event Space

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41 Main Street — Nantucket Town

Lemon Press is one of the island's most popular modern breakfast spots.

The menu leans fresh and healthy, with avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, bowls, smoothies, juices and coffee. It's a great choice when you're looking for something lighter—or simply want a stylish downtown breakfast.

Try: Avocado toast, breakfast burrito or açaí bowl.

Best for: Healthy breakfast and brunch with friends.

4. Born & Bread: Mercantile and Bakery

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35 Centre Street — Downtown

If your ideal breakfast involves fresh bread and an incredible breakfast sandwich, Born & Bread belongs near the top of the list.

The bakery is known for its artisan breads, pastries, croissants and breakfast sandwiches. Be prepared for a line during busy summer mornings—the popularity is well deserved.

Try: The bacon-and-egg breakfast sandwich and a cruffin.

Best for: Breakfast sandwiches and pastries.

5. Breeze at The Nantucket Hotel

77 Easton Street — Brant Point

For a more leisurely Nantucket morning, Breeze at The Nantucket Hotel is hard to beat.

The Town of Nantucket currently lists Breeze as serving breakfast and lunch, with Sunday brunch.  Recent 2026 coverage specifically praises the restaurant's breakfast, including buttermilk pancakes, smoked salmon toast and eggs Benedict.

Try: Buttermilk pancakes or eggs Benedict.

Best for: A relaxed, upscale breakfast.

6. Wicked Island Bakery

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7 Bayberry Court

This is the place to go if you're more interested in pastries than pancakes.

Wicked Island Bakery is especially known for its signature Nantucket Morning Bun, along with muffins, scones, doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches.

Try: The Nantucket Morning Bun.

Best for: Grab-and-go breakfast and serious pastry lovers.

7. 45 Surfside Bakery and Café

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45 Surfside Road

Heading toward Surfside Beach? Make 45 Surfside part of your morning.

It's a casual bakery and café with breakfast sandwiches, burritos, smoothies, coffee and baked goods. Current listings show it opening early, making it particularly convenient for an early beach day.

Try: Breakfast burrito or breakfast sandwich.

Best for: Families, beach days and an easy breakfast.

8. Millie's

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326 Madaket Road — Madaket

If you're staying in or heading toward Madaket, Millie's is worth the drive.

Breakfast is offered seasonally, with options including egg sandwiches, wraps, avocado toast and lighter breakfast dishes. The casual setting makes it a natural choice for a relaxed island morning.

Try: An egg sandwich before heading to the beach.

Best for: Madaket mornings and casual breakfast.

9. Provisions

4.1•Sandwich shop•Open

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3 Harbor Square — Nantucket Town

Provisions is one of those Nantucket places that works perfectly when you don't want to sit down for a two-hour breakfast.

It's right near the harbor and ferry area and serves breakfast sandwiches, house-made bagels, pastries and coffee. It's especially convenient if you're getting off the ferry or heading out for a day at the beach.

Try: A breakfast sandwich and coffee.

Best for: Grab-and-go breakfast.

10. Nantucket Bake Shop

4.5•Bakery•Open

Website•Directions•(508) 228-2797

17 Old South Road

Sometimes breakfast on Nantucket should simply be coffee, a warm pastry and a great donut.

Nantucket Bake Shop has been an island bakery staple, offering donuts, Portuguese bread, croissants, egg sandwiches and coffee. They encourage customers to come early because popular baked goods can sell out.

Try: A donut or croissant with coffee.

Best for: Traditional bakery breakfast.

☕ Westbrook Real Estate's Breakfast Picks

Our Westbrook Pick

If someone visiting Nantucket asked us for one breakfast recommendation, we'd probably send them to Black-Eyed Susan's for the quintessential island experience.

But if you're staying on Nantucket for several days, don't pick just one.

Black-Eyed Susan's one morning. Born & Bread another. Island Kitchen when you want to sit down. Wicked Island Bakery when you're heading to the beach.

And if you're staying in Sconset, don't overlook Claudette's. Recent 2026 local guides continue to highlight its breakfast sandwiches as a Sconset favorite.