Guide to the Best Breakfast and Brunch in Topeka, KS

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, whether your breakfast is at 5 AM, 11 AM, or 3 PM. Here in Topeka, we love breakfast, and brunch is a way of life. That's why you'll find so many great places to have breakfast in Topeka, from early risers to brunch parties. We have cozy little breakfast cafes, delightful coffee shops with pastries and sandwiches, and really good donuts to sate any breakfast-related craving you might need to satisfy.

Swing by for breakfast on the go, or bring a big party and stay all morning. Join us for a tour of all the best breakfast spots in Topeka, KS.

Breakfast Cafes

Breakfast cafes are cozy diners with a comprehensive menu and a comprehensive menu for breakfast and brunch. These cafes typically have pancakes, waffles, french toast, omelets, breakfast platters, burgers, and sandwiches. Here in Topeka, they will also have really good breakfast burritos, a selection of hot sauce, and really good pie.

The three best breakfast cafes in Topeka are Cook's, Hanover Pancake House, and Bradley's Corner Cafe.

Cook's American Grill

Cook's American Grill (just "Cooks" to us locals) is a simple diner with a great breakfast menu. Order at the counter and grab one of the many clean, neatly arranged tables in the dining area. Don't be fooled by the quiet design; this place is an all-time favorite for local breakfast, and they serve fresh griddle pancakes and omelets by the truckload. The chicken fried steaks and biscuits with gravy are also acclaimed.

Breakfast is always perfectly cooked, and Cook's is a staple for many morning routines. Save room for dessert because there is homemade pie.

Hanover Pancake House

Not all pancake houses are international. Hanover Pancake House is definitely local and has been with us for years. Hanover's is the best place for a stack of pancakes (as you might guess) with a great selection of flavors and toppings. We especially love their pancake wraps, innovating the perfect balance between a breakfast burrito and a pancake. Their burgers, waffle fries, and eggs benedict are equally good, and we recommend them if you stop by.

Bradley's Corner Cafe

Bradley's Corner Cafe in NOTO is a Western-themed diner known for its delicious breakfasts and an incredible selection of fresh pies. The menu is enormous, ranging from omelets to pancakes, burgers to open-faced sandwiches, and a comprehensive selection of southwest-style breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and quesadillas. But the pie is really the main course. There are over a dozen pie flavors fresh every day. So stay for a slice and maybe even leave with a whole pie. At Bradley's Corner, pie for breakfast is always a good choice.

Breakfast Bakeries

There's nothing quite like freshly baked treats for breakfast or brunch. Local bakeries are often the best place to grab a delectable breakfast on the go, whether you're fueling up for your day or catering a morning event. Topeka is home to a few unique bakeries where you can find the perfect breakfast or brunch on the go.

Pizagel's Pizza & Bakery

If you've never heard of a pizza brunch spot, that's because Pizagel's is one of a kind. Pizagel's opened as a bagel shop and bakery in 1994 and has been expanding its amazing handmade baked goods ever since. They have the best fresh-every-day bagels in town and make a fantastic breakfast sandwich on in-house bagels, croissants, English muffins, and fresh-baked panini bread.

Craving something sweet? They have pastries, cinnamon rolls, muffins, and pies. They also make really good pizza with - you guessed it - handmade dough from scratch. We also love that Pizagel donates all their extra bread to the Topeka Rescue Mission every day, so everything is beautifully fresh while supporting a good cause.

Le Petit Bon Bon

For a more traditional bakery breakfast, head to Le Petit Bon Bon, a French bakery open for a tiny slice of the day between 9 AM and 2 PM - but it's worth it. These amazing pastries are delicate and delightful, with a special French flair for style, texture, and an artful balance of flavors. We consider Le Petit Bon Bon a hidden gem that deserves a bigger spotlight, so bring your friends or get a box and share your pastry treasures.

Donuts: Paradise Donuts

Lastly, no list of breakfast places is complete without at least one donut stop. For us, that's Paradise Donuts. Recently, under new management, their 100% focus has been on serving amazing fresh donuts in mind-boggling varieties every single day. In addition to the donuts, they have the usual breakfast add-ons like krullers, bear claws, giant cinnamon rolls, and sausage rolls, plus coffee to help you eat all that delicious bread. Open 6 AM to 10 AM, come early, or get ready to try the random selection of what's left after the breakfast rush.

Start Your Day Right from Your Topeka Apartment

Whether your day starts early or in time for brunch, the best place to begin your breakfast adventures is a comfortable Topeka apartment. Find a place to call home at Sherwood Apartments. Our spacious floor plans and welcoming community will inspire each day to head out for breakfast or order an early-morning delivery. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.