Where to Get the Best Breakfast in Milford, DE
Downtown Milford has a growing breakfast scene along the Mispillion River — here's where to start your morning, beginning with the spot baking everything fresh, in-house, every single day.
1. Surf Bagel
Address: 204 NE Front Street, Milford, DE 19963 Hours: Daily, 6:30am – 2:00pm Specialties: Fresh, New York–style bagels baked from scratch daily (kettle-boiled, cold-fermented, baked in a revolving oven), build-your-own breakfast sandwiches, the Hangover Bagel, breakfast burritos, specialty coffee, and fresh smoothies.
Voted Best Breakfast Spot in Delaware by Delaware Today and Best Bagels in Sussex County by Coastal Style — Surf Bagel is the only spot on this list baking its own bagels from scratch every morning.
2. River Lights Cafe
Address: 340 Northeast Front Street, Milford, DE 19963 Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7am–3pm (closed Sundays) Specialties: Huevos rancheros, crepes, pancakes, egg dishes, and breakfast tacos on homemade tortillas — served riverside on the Mispillion.
3. Dolce Bakery & Coffee Shop
Specialties: Coffee and fresh-baked pastries; a favorite quick-stop for coffee lovers downtown.
4. Westside Restaurant
Address: 101 South Maple Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 7am–2pm (closed Mondays) Specialties: Signature pancakes, cinnamon apple pancakes, French toast with bacon, waffles, and omelets made with fresh, local ingredients.
5. Milford Diner
Specialties: Classic American diner fare and deli favorites.
6. My Sister's Fault
Specialties: A small, well-loved spot known for American and Caribbean fare, including empanadas.
Start Your Milford Morning at Surf Bagel
Fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and specialty coffee, ready when you are — every day starting at 6:30am.
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Visit us at 204 NE Front Street, Milford, DE 19963