Morris County takes its mornings seriously. From a converted 1950s gas station pouring cortados to a luncheonette that has been flipping eggs since 1949, the county is loaded with breakfast and brunch spots worth setting an alarm for. Here are 8 local favorites our team keeps coming back to, spread across 8 different towns.
Red Barn Restaurant (Towaco)
Red Barn Restaurant in the Towaco section of Montville is the county’s classic country breakfast, open seven days a week starting at 6 AM. The Hungry Man lives up to its name with two pancakes, two slices of French toast, two eggs, bacon, and home fries, and the Farmer’s Omelette with sausage, potatoes, onions, and cheddar is a meal that will carry you to dinner.
Missy’s Main Street Cafe (Rockaway)
Since 2015, Missy’s Main Street Cafe on East Main Street has built a loyal Rockaway following with playful, inventive comfort food. The Night of the Living Omelette piles on cheesesteak, pepper jack, and caramelized onions, while the Doc Franken-Toast stuffs French toast with peanut butter and jelly. In the warmer months there is even a doggy menu for your four-legged brunch date. Closed Mondays.
Sunday Motor Co. Cafe (Madison)
Set inside a beautifully restored 1950s Mobil service station on Kings Road, Sunday Motor Co. Cafe is one of the most distinctive brunch rooms in New Jersey. The menu leans inventive: chili eggs with miso butter ciabatta, chilaquiles with salsa verde and cotija, and a pastry case built for pairing with a cortado. Closed Mondays.
Carver’s (Denville)
Regularly voted one of the best breakfasts in the area, Carver’s on 1st Avenue in downtown Denville is all about the scratch-made approach, from homemade breads to buttermilk pancakes. The house-made corned beef hash with two eggs and homemade toast is the order regulars swear by. Open daily from 6 AM to 3 PM.
Sorriso Kitchen (Chatham)
Sorriso means smile in Italian, and Sorriso Kitchen in downtown Chatham earns them with a farm-to-table breakfast and brunch menu built on locally sourced ingredients. On a nice morning, grab a seat outside under the yellow umbrellas. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 AM to 3 PM.
Bill’s Luncheonette (Chester)
A true institution on the Chester and Randolph border, Bill’s Luncheonette has been serving the community since 1949 from a historic building that once housed a general store and post office. Locals order the Broke Millennial (scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar, avocado, chives, and sriracha mayo on brioche) or the Bill McMutt, a classic Taylor ham, egg, and cheese. Hours run mornings into early afternoon on a limited weekly schedule, so check before you go.
Marilyn’s Cafe (Chester)
Breakfast comes with a side of Hollywood at Marilyn’s Cafe on West Main Street in Chester, where Marilyn Monroe memorabilia covers the walls. The menu sticks to the classics done right: eggs, pancakes, French toast, and hearty omelets. It is open every day of the year from 7 AM to 2 PM, holidays included.
The Committed Pig (Morristown)
A burger and pancake house in the heart of Morristown, The Committed Pig has earned a statewide brunch reputation with over-the-top plates like Cinnamon Crunch French Toast and Cookie Dough Pancakes. Prefer savory? The One Eyed Pete grills two eggs right into thick-cut bread with crispy bacon.
Keep Exploring Morris County Mornings
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