Being the first meal of the day, eating a full and healthy breakfast is important but it is often skipped by a lot of people. Having a good breakfast can set your entire mood for the day and you will be able to deal with everything that comes your way. Breakfast gives you the energy boost that you need to kick off your day with a great start. Karachi is famous for the dynamic range of food you find here, be it desi or continental. The same goes for breakfast options in Karachi, there are gazillions of them and you will find a great variety.
So, whether you are looking for a place for a breakfast outing next weekend or to enjoy an early morning breakfast date, this article will help you find the perfect spot. Although there are a lot of options available, we have handpicked the best breakfast places in Karachi:
FLOC Cafe:
FLOC, For the Love of Coffee, is a popular café in Karachi well-known for its delicious coffee that is guaranteed to wake you up for the day. FLOC also has an elaborate gourmet breakfast menu that will have you drooling all over. The restaurant has freshly baked loaves of bread as well as standard breakfast options like pancakes, omelets, granola, French toast, and, of course, freshly brewed coffee. The restaurant also has a keto menu for everyone who likes to keep count of their calories. FLOC also has plenty of books and board games available for the customers so that they remain entertained.
Recommendations:
Steak Eggs Benedict
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
Location: Plot # 8C, 10th Commercial Ln, Phase V Zamzama Commercial Area Defence V Zamzama, Karachi.
Contact: (021) 35833555
Espresso:
How can we miss out on the OG café? Espresso was the first café to introduce gourmet-style coffee in Pakistan and it has managed to maintain its position. The restaurant offers the yummiest all-English breakfast that is tasty enough to get you out of your bed on a Sunday morning. Their portions are fulfilling and the ambiance is perfect for an outing with your family or friends. You will find all your favorite comfort food at Espresso, be it the breakfast options like pancakes and waffles or dinner dishes like kinds of pasta and pizzas. Their coffee needs no introduction, just a sip and you’ll be a fan!
Recommendations:
Power Breakfast
Cheese, Pepperoni, and Onion Omelet
Espresso
Location: Ground Floor, 7C Khayaban-e-Shahbaz, Main Shahbaz Commercial Area, DHA Phase 6, Karachi.
Contact: (021) 35342725
Main Tipu Sultan Rd, Karachi Memon Co-operative Housing Society Karachi Memon Society PECHS, Karachi.
Contact: 0348 2099235
Ground Floor Dolmen City Mall, Block 4 Clifton, Karachi.
Contact: (021) 35294044
Del Frio:
Del Frio has quickly developed itself as one of the best restaurants although initially, it was only about ice creams. Now, Del Frio offers some amazing food options and their breakfast is popular too! The breakfast menu has a huge variety and you will find sweet as well as savory options. Their amazing customer service and excellent food quality will easily make Del Frio one of your favorite breakfast places in the city. The prices are not that high too when compared to the other restaurants on this list. Their breakfast menu contains a variety of waffles, pancakes, eggs, croissants, fresh juices, and every other breakfast item you can crave for.
Recommendations:
Breakfast Platter
Del Frio’s Special Omelet
Cappuccino
Location: Del Frio has a lot of branches; they are located at:
- Boat Basin, Karachi
- Mohammed Ali Society, Karachi
- SMCHS, Karachi
- Lucky One Mall, Karachi
- Dolmen Mall, Tariq Road, Karachi.
Contact: (021) 111 454 647
Mews Café:
Mews is popular among the people despite being a small café due to their amazing interiors that are very European style and theme. Mews offers great variety in their breakfast menu and every dish is prepared with fresh ingredients. They also have some not-so-regular breakfast options that you will love like avocado toast and granola, as well as some healthier options if you are looking out for calories. The delicious taste will keep you coming back for more. Mews is a must-go-to if you live in Karachi as you will get to experience something different and unique.
Recommendations:
Ricotta Pancakes
Scrambled Eggs with Pepperoni
Steaks and Mushroom on Toast
Location: F42 E St, Block 4 Clifton, Karachi
Contact: 0349 4111911
Dhamthal:
Some days are for desi food and you cannot deny halwa puri being the OG breakfast. Desi breakfast just hits like no other and it is also more fulfilling. Dhamthal is famous all over the city for serving the most delicious halwa puris that are soft and bursting with flavor. Although Dhamthal is a bakery that offers sweets and regular bakery items, they serve breakfast for a limited time in the morning. The place is usually very crowded on weekends and rightfully so. If you are craving desi breakfast then Dhamthal is the place to go!
Location: Gulshan-E-Ali، 2 Ayesha manzil،، Federal B Area Naseerabad Block 7 Gulberg Town, Karachi
Contact: (021) 36330774
Tooso:
Another famous restaurant that has been serving mouth-watering traditional breakfast in Karachi for years now. The restaurant offers hygienic and fulfilling food. You will also find this place crowded and packed with people on early weekend mornings as Tooso is a favorite among the people of Karachi. Their specialty is halwa puri with khattay aalu and they also have parathas that are made with some unique recipe that makes them so different and drool-worthy.
Location: 25, Commercial Area, Alamgir Rd, near AllahWali Chorangi, Bahadur Yar Jang CHS, Karachi.
Contact: 0311 1186676
Location: 18c, Saba Commercial area, 31st Street of, Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, DHA Phase V, Karachi.
Contact: (021) 35846001
These are some of the best breakfast places in Karachi that you must try at least once as all of them will provide you with a different experience and you will get to taste a lot of delicious food that will make the rest of your day a breeze.
