Breakfast In North Goa? Bookmark These 9 Places For A Yummy Morning Meal

This riverside restaurant's small but substantial breakfast menu is so worth it. Drive by the creek and find yourself a spot that lets you gaze at the river, and then begin your day with a glass of freshly squeezed juice. They have interesting egg options in addition to the standard ham and cheese omelettes or sunny side ups. We, however, are big fans of the Goan breakfast platter that comes with local poi that's used to polish off chorizo (local sausages), potatoes, bacon, and a sunny side up. Another favourite for vegetarians is the buttery spinach on toast with garlic. But if it has to be one and only one thing we keep going back to, we'll have to go with the French toast that comes with caramelised apples tucked between layers of sweet and salty goodness. Get yourself a shake and mutton keema if you want comfort food, and hey, stick around long enough for the bar to open and you might as well make it a brunch.

A Calangute legend, Infantaria may now be a restaurant, but it started off as the town’s most popular bakery. However, thankfully, you can still tuck into their baked treats for breakfast. Simple, no-frill sandwiches and downy croissants are the best picks from their display cases. Their beef burger and cheese omelette are top-notch. They make a great cup of coffee as well. Do pack some of their tea cakes and puffs to munch on the road.

A delightful garden cafe set in an old Portuguese house, Artjuna takes after its name—the whole space has a very artsy, relaxed vibe about it. Refreshing fresh juices of both fruits and seasonal veggies sourced locally, healthy and delicious Middle Eastern food, an all-day breakfast menu alongside a lifestyle store, a huge multilingual collection of books, and some of the best coffee you will find in town put it amongst our absolute favourite breakfast spots.

Housed inside Hotel Fidalgo 24/7, Aunty Maria is a neat little coffee shop that serves quite a few options during breakfast time. Drop by for mouthfuls of their fluffy omelettes (made with three eggs or whites). The Turbo Omelette comes speckled with grilled chicken, baby spinach, and fresh mozzarella. There’s also the Super Combo, which is packed with mushrooms, bacon, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Apart from waffles and pancakes, they also serve up sandwiches that come in desi flavours like chicken tikka and veg seekh kebab.

If you won’t settle for anything less than a breakfast buffet, then book a table at Cotinga. Part of The Tamarind hotel in Anjuna, Cotinga offers a well-priced breakfast buffet through the week. You can nibble on fresh breads and omelettes just off the tawa and sip on fresh juice. Their grilled chicken sandwich and BLT version make for light eating. End the meal on a sweet note with their highly recommended strawberry shortbread.

A hidden gem of a cafe that almost convinces you that you’re in the hills, Mojigao has some of the best coffee in town. The cafe has refreshing fresh juices, as well as a delicious homemade cheese platter. Surrounded by giant trees, chirping birds, and a large open space where you can relax with your sandwiches or a plate of hummus and homemade pita, Mojigao, despite being one of the newer spaces, is easily among the best breakfast joints in North Goa. With a bookshelf housing books by Murakami, Wodehouse, and The Hardy Boys, all one needs is a cup of cortado and all the time in the world.

Set inside Sunaparanta Centre for Arts' beautiful courtyard, this one is a no-brainer. Start your day exploring Panjim after a hearty breakfast of eggs, bagels, and smoothies here. Bodega is a popular hangout and starts to fill up early as everyone in the know brings friends and family here for waffles, coffee, and sandwiches. They've got pizzas, so if your breakfast is running into brunch, get yourself one with the side of fries (because, why not?). Be warned, though, that a massive breakfast later and with the gentle morning breeze, you might be lulled into a siesta.

Discover the brekkie at the hidden gem of Miramar, Goa—Padaria Prazeres. Run by culinary expert Ralph Prazeres and finance whiz Stacy Gracias, this cozy bakery-café exudes a sense of community. Indulge in their must-try treats like Pesto Turkish Eggs, Garlic Cream Cheese Focaccia, Choco Chip Sea Salt Cookies, Pasties De Nata, and heavenly Chocolate Cake. Partnering with Bombay's Subko, their coffee is top-notch. Come and experience a slice of Europe on Goa's sandy shores.

Tucked away in Panjim's enchanting locales, Nanbai Bakery & Dessert Café is a cozy haven for gastronomes. Run by affable youngsters, its specialities range from handcrafted bread to delectable desserts, and classic coffees, all with a local twist; perfect to start of your day with. Standouts for breakfast include their Dark Mocha, Chorizo Puff, and vegan Bahn Mi. A sustainable café with a wealth-from-waste philosophy, it's a must-visit spot for foodies in Goa.