Breakfast gives us that boost of energy we need to start our day off right. It is, after all, considered the most important meal of the day.
The Granite City boasts a line-up of spots serving up delicious cooked breakfasts to enjoy ahead of a busy day which not only look the part, but taste it too.
Fancy scrambled, poached or boiled eggs? How about fluffy hash browns or crispy bacon and sausages?
Well, you can have the lot at one (or several) of these cafes serving cooked breakfasts in Aberdeen.
The Craftsman Company
On the menu at The Craftsman Company, you’ll find its £14.95 ‘Full Monty’.
Described as “a hearty plate of fry-up goodness”, it features bacon, eggs, sausages, black pudding, homemade baked butter beans, hash browns, mushrooms, tomatoes and sourdough toast.
My mouth’s watering.
You can opt for a small portion if you’re not overly peckish, as well as a vegan alternative.
Address: 2 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6NE
Resting Brunch Face
Considering a visit to Resting Brunch Face? Well, you can expect pancake stacks, filled bagel buns, full breakfasts, smoothies and coffees.
Oh, and a few unique menu items including tattie scone nachos…
The Trinity Centre café has become a hot spot in Aberdeen. If you haven’t yet sampled the menu, I’d highly recommend doing so.
Address: Unit 10, Trinity Centre, 155 Union Bridge, Aberdeen AB11 6BE
The Highlander Café Bus
I’m sure it comes as no surprise to see The Highlander Café Bus in this list.
Those that have had the chance to stop by the unique and award-winning café, based on Beach Boulevard, will know that its range of breakfast rolls and cooked breakfasts are something quite special.
Address: Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB11 5DN
Café Ahoy
Open Wednesday to Sunday, Café Ahoy has cemented itself as one of the most popular dog-friendly cafes in the city to visit for a spot of breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
The menu is packed full of fresh ingredients and includes tasty-looking homemade cakes. But today, we’re talking all things cooked breakfast in Aberdeen.
There is something to suit all tastes in the line-up including a full Scottish, as well as vegan, veggie and gluten-free breakfasts.
Address: Inspire Building, Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5HP
Café 100
Fewer things are better than a café serving all-day breakfasts. If this is up your street, then you need to add Café 100 to your list of food spots to visit.
The all-day breakfast options are the cafe’s most popular menu item.
From grilled bacon, beef and pork sausages, potato scones and hash browns to mushrooms, black pudding and buttered toast, there is plenty to fill your boots with.
Address: 100 Holburn Street, Mannofield, Aberdeen AB10 6BY
Books and Beans
Books and Beans is a coffee shop located in the city centre, serving a selection of lunches, homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, paninis, hot drinks and, of course, breakfasts.
So if you’re looking to get your breakfast fix, then this is definitely a venue to consider.
Address: 22 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JH
Cup
Cup prides itself on its ever-popular breakfast and lunch options, and I can assure you that your taste buds are in for a treat.
Bacon, sausage, Stornoway black pudding, poached eggs, grilled tomato, beans and toast all feature in their ‘Big Cup Breakfast’, so it’s bound to go down well if you’re a fan of traditional brekkies.
While you’re there, be sure to snap a picture next to the cafe’s Instagrammable sweet wall…
Address: 9 Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JG
Sweet Mumma’s Kitchen
I’m a sucker for a food and drink spot that offers countless photo opportunities (and tasty food, of course). At Sweet Mumma’s Kitchen, you get just that.
The interior and its dishes have the wow-factor.
Its ‘The Big One’ breakfast is priced at £12.50, and features breakfast favourites such as bacon, beans, a tattie scone, and much more.
Address: Arch 11 Palmerston Road, Aberdeen AB11 5RE
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