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13 Best Breakfast and Brunch Spots in Wellington, FL

By Ben SiegelPublished 7 min read
13 Best Breakfast and Brunch Spots in Wellington, FL

Looking for the best breakfast and brunch in Wellington, Florida? Wellington is a breakfast town. Most of its morning spots open by 7 a.m. and close by mid-afternoon, and on weekends during season the waits get long. Here are 13 breakfast, brunch and bagel spots in and around Wellington, from the village's oldest diner to newer chains at Lotis, with addresses, hours and what to order.

Quick picks

Most history
Gabriel's Cafe and Grill
Best for a big group
Skillets
Healthier options
First Watch
Best pancakes to share
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Earliest bagels
Brooklyn Bagels of Wellington
Southern-style breakfast
Maple Street Biscuit Company

We picked these spots from the restaurants on Wellington List, mixing long-running local places with newer arrivals and covering classic diners, brunch cafes and bagel shops. Every spot below links to its full Wellington List listing. No business paid to be included, and the list is in no particular order of quality. Hours were last checked in November 2026 and can change, especially around holidays, so call ahead.

1. Gabriel's Cafe and Grill

Gabriel's is often described as Wellington's oldest restaurant, with the location dating to the late 1970s, and the Finocchietti family has run it since 1990. It's a classic family breakfast and lunch spot in Wellington Plaza with a long menu of diner staples.

What to try: Omelets, eggs Benedict, crepes, and the Gabriel Salad (chicken, gorgonzola, cranberries and pecans) at lunch.

Tip: It closes at 2 p.m. on Sundays, an hour earlier than the rest of the week.

2. Skillets

Skillets opened in the Courtyard Shops on Wellington Trace in July 2024. The Naples-born Florida chain's Wellington restaurant is big, seating about 195, which makes it one of the easier places to bring a large group on a weekend morning.

What to try: The signature skillets with oven-baked potatoes and eggs, plus crepes, blintzes and gluten-free pancakes.

3. First Watch

First Watch on State Road 7 is part of the national daytime chain, with dishes made to order and a seasonal menu that changes through the year. It has a juice bar, patio seating and gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.

What to try: The A.M. Superfoods Bowl, the Tri-fecta or whatever is on the seasonal menu, with a fresh juice.

Tip: Join the online waitlist before you leave the house on weekends.

4. Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Keke's is at The Pointe at Wellington Green on Forest Hill Blvd, and the Wellington cafe was the Central Florida chain's first location south of the county line. The menu leans hard into pancakes, waffles and French toast.

What to try: Stuffed pancakes, Florida pancakes or chicken and waffles. Paninis and burgers at lunch.

5. Turning Point

Turning Point is in The Square at Lotis Wellington, and the New Jersey chain announced this restaurant as its first in Florida. The dining room is more upscale than a typical breakfast spot, which makes it a good pick for a brunch date.

What to try: Pancakes, French toast, eggs Benedict and fresh juices.

Tip: Pair it with a walk around Lotis, which also has coffee and shops.

6. Short Stacks

Short Stacks has been in Wellington Town Square on Forest Hill Blvd since October 2012. Owner Mike Foley, a West Palm Beach native, previously ran Gun Club Cafe and Butterfields. Breakfast is served all day, and it opens earlier than most, at 6:45 a.m.

What to try: Pancakes, eggs Benedict and biscuit breakfast plates, or a turkey burger if you come late.

7. Brooklyn Bagels of Wellington

Brooklyn Bagels on Wellington Trace opens at 6 a.m. every day and is set up mainly for quick takeout. It bakes Brooklyn-style bagels and serves them with cream cheese spreads, lox and breakfast sandwiches.

What to try: A bagel with lox or a breakfast sandwich and an iced latte.

Tip: Popular varieties like plain can sell out by mid-morning, so go early.

8. Strathmore Bagels & Deli

Strathmore Bagels & Deli is a family-owned shop on State Road 7 in the 33449 part of Wellington. Its bagels are baked in a hearth-stone oven, and it's one of the few local spots with gluten-free bagels.

What to try: Hearth-baked bagels, a deli sandwich or a homemade soup.

Tip: Strathmore also caters and rents chafing trays and coffee pots for events.

9. Morgan's Country Kitchen

Morgan's Country Kitchen on Business Park Way in Royal Palm Beach is a short drive north of Wellington. It serves Southern-style comfort food in a classic diner setting.

What to try: A Southern-style breakfast plate.

Tip: Weekends are busiest and parking can be tight, and it closes at 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

10. Maple Street Biscuit Company

Maple Street Biscuit Company is on Southern Blvd in Royal Palm Beach, just north of Wellington. The menu is built around biscuits, with breakfast sandwiches and Southern-style plates in a casual, brunch-friendly setting.

What to try: A biscuit breakfast sandwich.

Tip: Expect more of a wait on weekends.

11. Carmela Toast & Coffee Bar

Carmela Toast & Coffee Bar opened in Wellington Green Square in 2024. The South Florida chain started in Parkland in 2018 and pairs espresso drinks and cold brew with a lineup of avocado toasts and other brunch plates.

What to try: An avocado toast with a latte or cold brew.

Tip: It opens at 8 a.m. on weekends, an hour later than weekdays.

12. Mole Cantina Mexicana

For a different kind of brunch, Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington Green Commons (the Whole Foods plaza on State Road 7) serves a Mexican brunch on weekends, with patio seating and a long tequila list.

What to try: Brunch plates with a margarita, or the enchiladas de mole poblano the restaurant is known for.

Tip: Brunch is weekend only; it opens at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Address: 2557 S State Road 7, Suite 150, Wellington, FL 33414
  • Phone: (561) 355-5322
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 12 p.m.-9:45 p.m.; Fri 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-10:45 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
  • See the full Mole Cantina Mexicana listing

13. Denny's Royal Palm Beach

When you want breakfast at 3 a.m. or after a late flight, the Denny's on Civic Center Way in Royal Palm Beach is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, a few minutes north of Wellington.

What to try: Breakfast at any hour from the classic diner menu.

Tips for breakfast and brunch in Wellington

  • Go early on weekends in season. From January through April, when the Winter Equestrian Festival and polo season are on, weekend waits at popular spots can run long. Arriving before 9 a.m. helps.
  • Use online waitlists. First Watch lets you join the waitlist online, and several others take online orders for pickup.
  • Most spots close mid-afternoon. Nearly every breakfast restaurant here closes between 2 and 3 p.m. Denny's in Royal Palm Beach is the 24-hour exception.
  • Coffee first? See our guide to the best coffee shops in Wellington, or browse all Wellington restaurants.

What do you think?

Where do you go for breakfast or brunch in Wellington? Tell us the spot and the one dish everyone should order.

Frequently asked questions

What is the oldest breakfast restaurant in Wellington, FL?

Gabriel's Cafe and Grill in Wellington Plaza on Forest Hill Blvd is often described as Wellington's oldest restaurant, with the location dating to the late 1970s. The Finocchietti family has run it since 1990.

Where can I get breakfast early in Wellington?

Brooklyn Bagels on Wellington Trace opens at 6 a.m. daily and Short Stacks in Wellington Town Square opens at 6:45 a.m. For breakfast at any hour, the Denny's on Civic Center Way in Royal Palm Beach is open 24 hours.

Where is brunch for a big group in Wellington?

Skillets in the Courtyard Shops on Wellington Trace seats about 195, making it one of the easier places for large groups. First Watch on State Road 7 also has an online waitlist and patio seating.

Where can I get gluten-free bagels in Wellington?

Strathmore Bagels & Deli on State Road 7 in the 33449 area offers gluten-free bagels and pastries.

Sources

Details on developments and schools can change. We update this guide as new information is announced. Spot something out of date? Send us a tip.

By Ben Siegel. Ben is a Wellington resident and entrepreneur who founded Wellington List to bring local news, guides and businesses together in one place. More about Ben · Our editorial standards

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