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Five Evansville Breakfast Spots We Love

By Jo Beth Bootz April 11, 2019

My kids and my husband love to go out to breakfast/brunch in Evansville on a weekend morning. I can't say I often tell them no. 

After all, what’s not to love about breakfast? No matter what kind of breakfast you’re in the mood for -- the sweet or the savory -- you can find it in Evansville.

Plus … breakfast has bacon!

And don’t even get me started on Bloody Marys!

Hungry for breakfast in Evansville yet? 

I am! So I've rounded up my family's choices for the top five breakfast spots in the Evansville, Indiana area, along with the reasons that my family loves them. 


Libby and Mom's Cafe

2 Richardt Avenue, Evansville; 812-437-3040

What we Love on the Menu: Biscuits and Gravy, Smoked Pork Chop, Omelettes, and their daily specials!


Hornet's Nest

11845 Petersburg Road, Evansville; 812-867-2386

What we Love on the Menu: Chicken & Waffles, Breakfast Chimichanga, and Mimosas!


COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket

230 Main Street, Evansville; 812-909-3742

What we Love on the Menu: Country Fried Steak & Eggs, Nutella Pancakes, Denver Skillet, and Green Egg Stack!

MacKid Tip: Coming in at a close tie is the original Cross-Eyed Cricket on Evansville's West Side - their breakfast selection is amazing!


Kite & Key Cafe

2301 W. Franklin Street, Evansville; 812-401-0275

What we Love on the Menu: Crepes, Cinnamon French Toast, Kite Waffles

MacKid Tip: Make sure you arrive early for breakfast - the cafe is not a large restaurant, but you will love it once you are seated.


Donut Bank

Various Locations, Evansville; 812-426-0011

What we Love on the Menu: 3 Cheese Bagel, Donut Balls & Holes, Cherry Bismark, Chocolate Long John, Fruit Fritter, Tiger Tail


Hungry yet? Me too. Time for breakfast.