From balaleet to pancakes, croissants to hash browns and more… Here are some of our favourite picks for delicious and satisfying breakfast in Bahrain – whether you’re looking to dine in, take away or order home.
If you’re looking for a delicious French-inspired breakfast, Café Chantilly is your place. We love their fresh Croissants in particular. Their elaborate breakfast menu features an array of European dishes.
Location: Janabiyah
Bahrain’s favourite dining spot needs no introduction! Whether you’re trying Bahraini delights for the first time as a tourist or looking for a homely spot to eat with your loved ones, Haji’s offers the quintessential Bahraini experience.
Location: Bab Al Bahrain
GB Cafe stands within a UNESCO-designated site – Bahrain Fort or Qala’at Al Bahrain, offering visitors a unique blend of culinary excellence and cultural exploration by the sea when the tide is high. This fermentation-forward dining spot has an array of delicious breakfast item inspired by Middle Eastern flavours.
Location: Qala’at Al Bahrain (Seef District)
Located within City Centre Bahrain, Furn is a contemporary-designed bistro and bakery offering Middle Eastern cuisine with a Western twist.
Location: Ground Floor, City Centre Bahrain (The Westin)
This modern Middle Eastern restaurant owned by Chef Roaya Saleh serves up a delicious breakfast menu comprising traditional and international flavours.
Location: Saar
The LAZY BREAKFAST SATURDAY at Origin Kitchen and Culture is the perfect addition to the weekend. Start a slow Saturday with a leisurely breakfast buffet, featuring live cooking stations and a spread of continental, Asian, and Arabic favourites.
Location: Hilton Bahrain
The Lazy Breakfast is available only on Saturdays
Ladies, this one’s for you! Gather your gang and make your way to the Ladies Breakfast spread at Selections every weekday (Sunday – Thursdays).
Location: InterContinental Bahrain
Located at the Merchant House, Indigo serves a fusion of Mediterranean and Asian delicacies. The restaurant combines fresh seasonal produce with bold flavours – one of the reasons why they have a scrumptious breakfast selection.
Location: The Merchant House
If you’re craving for a traditional Bahraini breakfast, Darseen is a great option. The cafe has several options for breakfast. They also serve delicious Bahraini egg and tomatoes, Balaleet, Chapati and more!
Location: Bahrain National Museum
My Cafe is a boutique restaurant serving fine gourmet meals. All of their dishes are made by hand and from scratch using fresh and fine ingredients. They have a scrumptious menu including Spinach Fatayer, Samosa Platter, freshly baked bread, and more. Perfect if you’re craving breakfast for lunch or dinner!
Location: Adliya
Inspired by classic French dining, Café Lilou’s menu is comprehensive. The café is a good choice for a classy breakfast.
Location: Adliya and Al A’ali Mall
Lumee is devoted to capturing the essence of Middle Eastern street food in a contemporary way. They have a pretty good breakfast selection featuring Bahraini favorites like Balaleet, Fatayeer, Mehyawa on Flat Bread, Baked Beans, among others.
Location: The Avenues, Al Aali Mall, Saar Mall
Besides serving specialty coffee, Crust and Crema also offers great breakfast items, including waffles, crepes and pancakes. They also have acai bowls if you want a healthy option. Whether you like your breakfast sweet or savoury, you have an option!
Location: Galleria Mall and Seef
Known for its iconic reputation as a Parisian café, Angelina embraces traditional Parisian favorites creatively curated with Middle Eastern ingredients.
Location: The Avenues and Al Raya Mall
Emmawash offers amazing traditional Bahraini dishes at a great price. This restaurant is one of the local favorites for breakfast so you should definitely add it to your list.
As the name suggests, Nomad is an urban eatery that boasts a wide array of international dishes. Their breakfast menu includes freshly baked bread, healthy bowls, breakfast baos and other decadent delights.
Naseef has been a part of Bahrain’s food scene since the 1920s; offering traditional tasty meals as well as a variety of ice cream flavours. Now, the restaurant is continuously making a name for great Bahraini dishes as well as other Arabic dishes.
With branches across the island, Cine Café serves a wide selection of crepes and waffles, available in sweet and savoury flavours which makes for a filling breakfast.
The Orangery is an elegant tea room and patisserie which is located on the grounds of the Palace Boutique Hotel in Bahrain. Apart from having great afternoon tea, they also serve a delicious breakfast.
Paul Café offers a selection of bread, patisseries, sandwiches, soups and salads, plus a selection of signature French dishes.
