7 Best Breakfast Spots in Marathon, FL

There’s nothing better than enjoying a cup of coffee, a stack of pancakes, or a delicious omelet with a side of breezy island vibes! There are plenty of great breakfast spots just steps or minutes from your Marathon vacation rental. Whether you’re looking for a beachside bagel, a quaint cafe, or a lavish brunch — we have you covered!

Here’s a look at the seven best breakfast restaurants in Marathon, Florida.
 

1. The Wooden Spoon

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• Address: 7007 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL
• Website: woodenspoontoo.com
• Price Point: $$
• Favorite Menu Items: Texas Toast Breakfast Sandwiches and Homemade Banana Bread

Conveniently located right off the Overseas Highway, The Wooden Spoon is a classic roadside diner that’s been a popular breakfast spot since the 1950s. You’ll find all the breakfast staples like eggs, French toast, pancakes, and waffles, plus some specialty items like biscuits and gravy and homemade banana bread — and outdoor seating as well!

While you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, The Wooden Spoon is perhaps best known for its signature breakfast sandwiches served on Texas Toast — a local and visitor favorite! Don’t forget to enjoy a cup of coffee and take a moment to admire the many, many wooden spoons that adorn the walls of this cozy, nostalgic diner.
 

2. Paradise Cuban Restaurant

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• Address: 2603 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL
• Website: paradisecubanrestaurant.com
• Price Point: $$
• Favorite Menu Items: Spanish Omelets, Empanadas, and Cuban Coffee

Breakfast with a Caribbean twist, Paradise Cuban Restaurant serves up tasty Cuban cuisine and tropical vibes on their breezy, open-air patio. In addition to their Cuban specialties like Spanish omelets, empanadas, and Palomilla steak and eggs, you can also get classic egg dishes and a classic stack of pancakes.

Don’t forget to try their authentic Cuban coffee drinks like Coladas and Cortaditos and their fresh tropical juices like mango, papaya, and soursop. These go perfectly with their signature flan, yes — even at breakfast, you can have dessert!
 

3. Seven Mile Grill

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• Address: 1240 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL
• Website: sevenmilegrill.com
• Price Point: $$$
• Favorite Menu Items: Eggs Benedict and French Toast Monte Cristo

A Florida Keys classic since the 1950s, Seven Mile Grill serves up decadent breakfast with an ocean view in this dockside eatery. Their menu features all the traditional breakfast items like egg dishes, pancakes, and waffles, plus some signature specialties like eggs Benedict and the French Toast Monte Cristo — a visitor favorite and must-try! You can also order a custom omelet around a dozen different ways.
A visit to Seven Mile Grill isn’t complete until you’ve tried their world-famous Key Lime Pie. A Florida Keys staple treat, theirs is homemade and consistently voted as a local favorite. You can also order a whole pie to-go to take back to your vacation rental to enjoy all week long. Great food with a great ambiance, the perfect Marathon breakfast!
 

4. The Stuffed Pig

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• Address: 3520 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL
• Website: thestuffedpig.com
• Price Point: $$ (cash only)
• Favorite Menu Items: Chicken and Waffles, Country Fried Steak and Eggs, and Bloody Marys

An old-fashioned country kitchen in the heart of the Florida Keys, The Stuffed Pig offers southern hospitality with a tropical twist. The Stuffed Pig has a large, varied menu with all the usuals like eggs, pancakes, and waffles, plus some unique finds like gator tail with eggs and seafood Benedict. Of course, their southern specialties are what they are best known for, with chicken and waffles and country-fried steak and eggs being among their biggest hits.

If brunch is on your itinerary, The Stuffed Pig is a can’t-miss! In addition to their food menu, they offer a wide variety of specialty brunch drinks like Mimosas, Kahlua Cappuccinos, and their signature drink, The Ultimate Bloody Mary. Made with jalapeno vodka and piled high with celery, olives, pickles, bacon, and shrimp, this drink is Instagram-famous.

If you’re heading to The Stuffed Pig, be sure to bring your appetite and some cash. Their menu isn’t the only thing done the old-fashioned way; cash is the only accepted form of payment.
 

5. Food For Thought

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• Address: 5800 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL
• Website: foodforthoughtflkeys.com
• Price Point: $$
• Favorite Menu Items: Breakfast Sandwiches, Acai Bowls, and Smoothies

If you're looking for a lighter bite or something that includes vegan, vegetarian, and/or gluten-free options, Food For Thought has you covered. This quaint cafe is situated inside a natural foods market and offers a vibrant menu of assorted breakfast sandwiches, organic juices, Acai bowls, avocado toasts, bagels, baked goods, and more.

Food For Thought also features a full coffee and smoothie bar. Try their Mocha Coffee Shake, a local favorite and great morning pick-me-up. While you’re there, you can grab some organic fruit or baked goods to-go, a perfect stop on a beach day!
 

6. Island Fish Company Restaurant and Tiki Bar

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• Address: 12648 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL
• Website: islandfishco.com
• Price Point: $$
• Favorite Menu Items: Huevos Rancheros and Chipotle Bloody Marys

Situated right on the bay, Island Fish Co serves up some of the best breakfast in Marathon, with a side of stunning views! You can relax under their breezy tiki hut and enjoy breakfast specialties like buttermilk pancakes, Huevos Rancheros, and eggs Benedict.

If you like spicy, their signature Chipotle Bloody Mary is a must-try. Made with chipotle tequila and their own super secret homemade Bloody Mary spice mix, this drink will fire up your senses and is the perfect complement to their Huevos Rancheros. If you prefer sweet over spicy, try one of their Mimosas made with fresh squeezed orange juice.
 

7. Marathon Bagel Company

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• Address: 11090 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL
• Website: marathonbagelco.com
• Price Point: $
• Favorite Menu Items: New York-style Bagels and Gourmet Cream Cheeses

An authentic New York-style bagel shop in the Florida Keys, Marathon Bagel Company has all the classic bagel and cream cheese combos, plus some fun flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Jalapeno-Cheddar, and Oreo. You can also get your bagel made into a breakfast sandwich piled high with eggs, cheese, and other fixings.

Not in the mood for a bagel? Marathon Bagel Company also offers breakfast burritos and bowls, plus avocado toast for a lighter option. If you’re looking for something to go to feed the whole family back at your vacation rental, grab one of their bagel and cream cheese trays to go. You can mix and match flavors, so there will be something for everyone!
 

Eat, Play, and Stay in Marathon

From American diner classics and Southern specialties to Cuban cuisine, New York-style bagels, vegan options, and some of the best Bloody Marys around — Marathon has something for everyone!

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite on the way to the beach, fueling up before an all-day fishing trip, or topping off a relaxing spa day with a leisurely brunch, there’s no shortage of great breakfast places in Marathon.

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