Best Breakfast Restaurants in Venice
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Gjusta
Market-style bakery with wide, family-friendly choice and takeaway.
Notable Picks
#1
Gjusta
8.5
Bakery-deli-market with a sprawling menu, counter ordering, and shaded outdoor seating. Families like the flexibility: pastries for kids, salads and sandwiches for adults, plus take-home pantry items.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Fish Plate, Turkey Reuben, Rotisserie Chicken with Sides
What Makes it Special: Market-style bakery with wide, family-friendly choice and takeaway.
8.2
Vegetable-forward café with many gluten-free options flagged on the menu. Lively Abbot Kinney patio, solid brunch, and staff that can guide GF substitutions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hearts of Palm “Ceviche” (GF), Mushroom 'Calamari' (GF by request), Vegan Pesto Pizza on GF crust
What Makes it Special: Vegetarian menu with clearly labeled GF dishes and flexible swaps.
Counter-service spot for pressed sandwiches that pack flavor: Cuban, Italian, and chipotle chicken lead the lineup. Friendly pricing and fast pacing suit weekday lunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cubano, Italian Job, Chipotle Chicken
What Makes it Special: Pressed, sauce-forward sandwiches with quick counter flow.
8
Gianbattista “Gianba” Vinzoni’s coastal Italian spot, newly reopened on Rose Ave, brings Ligurian touches like focaccia and seafood pastas to a cozy indoor-outdoor setting. It’s a lower-key date with polished service and thoughtful GF options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Tagliatelle, Branzino Crudo, Focaccia
What Makes it Special: Coastal Ligurian menu with housemade pastas and GF care.
#5
Great White
8
Casual all-day café near the boardwalk with a broad menu that’s easy for mixed-diet families. Bright space, quick pacing, and labeled options keep meals smooth with kids.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon Coconut Curry, Fish Tacos (lettuce cups available), Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Boardwalk-adjacent all-day menu that suits kids and adults.
Worthy Picks
Casual-polished cafe with superb baking, salads, and sandwiches, plus ample daylight and Wi-Fi-friendly energy. Counter ordering keeps timelines tight without feeling rushed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Porchetta melt, Superba chopped salad, Sourdough with cultured butter
What Makes it Special: Bakery-backed menu with fast counter service and patio.
#7
Flake
7.8
Casual counter serving straightforward breakfast and turkey sandwiches with fair prices. A reliable Rose Ave stop for speedy beach-day fuel.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Fatty (turkey, swiss, avocado), Rad Muffin, Bubba’s Basic
What Makes it Special: Affordable, fast breakfast-leaning sandwich lineup.