Best breakfasts in Bahrain: 17 top restaurants

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but with such busy lives, we don’t often take the time to enjoy it fully.

And considering the amount of brilliant breakfasts in Bahrain to try, it is about time we should.

Whether it’s a traditional breakfast at one of the top Bahraini restaurants, a nutritious bowl at a cool coffee shop, a modern take on eggs at a cute café or a full on fry-up at a family-friendly pub, breakfasts in Bahrain are something to be savoured.

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There are also some fantastic restaurants with options for breakfast in Bahrain worth getting out of bed for, and we’ve rounded up 16 for you to try.

Put down the cornflakes, and treat yourself to something special.

These are 17 of the best breakfasts in Bahrain:

Al Ameer Restaurant

If you’re looking for a quiet place to enjoy a traditional breakfast in Bahrain, head to Al Ameer. Wash down your meal with a cup of tea or coffee, and be pleasantly surprised by how affordable everything is.

Daily 7am-11pm. Jid Al Haj Highway, Jannusan @alameer_bh (1740 0117).

Bennigan’s

A pub might not seem like an obvious choice for breakfast in Bahrain, but if you’re after a (delightfully) greasy fry up, Bennigan’s is our go-to.

You can get a full Irish, complete with sausages, black pudding and soda bread toast, or opt for the full American, with breakfast potatoes and American-style sausages.

If you’re looking for something smaller, the menu also has butties, French toast or build-your-own omelettes. A great option for even the pickiest of eaters.

Sun-Thu, 9am-midnight, Fri-Sat, 6am-midnight. Al Safir Hotel and Tower, Juffair bennigans.com.bh (1781 3750).

Café Chantilly & Pâtisserie

Everything about Café Chantilly is pretty. Its renowned for its elegant French pastries, and you’ll be hard pushed to go there and not snaffle one of these, but there’s also a huge range of more substantial breakfast options.

Want pizza for breakfast in Bahrain? You can with the Chantilly breakfast flatbread, topped with tomato sauce, cheese, spinach, beef bacon, two eggs and fresh tomato. There are also beef and feta, and halloumi zaatar variations.

Unlicensed. Daily 7am-11pm. Al Markh. @chantilly_bh (1720 0071).

Café Lilou

Although we think a trip to Café Lilou is special at any time of day, we think our favourite is their breakfast in Bahrain. Whether you fancy French toast, a cheese toastie or an omelette, the menu has you covered.

There’s also four types of shakshouka, a crispy hash brown eggs Benedict with sriracha mayo and the Moulin Rouge, a croissant absolutely jam-packed with scrambled eggs and smoked turkey.

Unlicensed. Sat-Wed 8am-11.30pm; Thu-Fri, 8am-midnight. Road 3803, Adliya @cafelilou (1771 4440).

Café Sego

This cute café is inspired by traditional French patisseries and is a top spot for one of the best breakfasts in Bahrain if you want to blend classic pastries with local flavours.

New this summer is the breakfast croissant stuffed with halloumi cheese, zaatar, avocado slices, rocca, cherry tomatores and pesto sauce. If that doesn’t tempt you, perhaps one of the seven flavours of French toast will. The best bit? Café Sego is open all day – and night.

Open daily, 24/7. Diplomatic Area, Manama. cafesego.com (1721 1152).

Cantine

This is the place for healthy, nutritious breakfasts, with options for all sorts of dietary requirements. Cantine focuses on nourishing meals with fresh ingredients, all served up in a light, airy space in Al Liwan and The Courtyard. Try the granola bowl (pictured) for a wholesome start to the day, or a herbed omelette with home-made sourdough.

Unlicensed. The Courtyard, Seef District (1769 5655) Al Liwan, Hamala (1769 5444) @cantinebh.

Chai Cafe

Chai cafe’s menu is filled with traditional food and is the perfectly place to stop off for a quick breakfast in Bahrain. Make sure you try out the freshly baked khubiz, a traditional flatbread that’s served 15 different ways here. Top picks are the potato khubiz with cheese and the fig jam khubiz.

Daily 8am-11pm. Ramli Mall, Daih. (1756 4858).

Emmawash Traditional Restaurant

Immerse yourself in Bahraini cuisine at Emmawash Traditional, where you’ll enjoy a great Bahraini breakfast. You’ll get to tuck into a huge spread and try all kinds of dishes, and wash it all down with some karak.

Multiple locations, hours vary. emmawash.com (1730 9030).

Furn Bistro & Bakery

If you’re not sure what you feel like eating, or just want to try absolutely everything, you should head down to Furn Bistro & Bakery for the breakfast buffet. You’ll be absolutely stuffed by the end, and all the pastries are absolutely incredible.

Daily 6.30am-11pm. The Westin Bahrain City Centre furnbahrain.com (1717 1441).

Haji Gahwa

Another traditional spot, Haji Gahwa is a must-visit on any trip to Bahrain. There’s a brilliant menu, and you’ll be dining alongside locals who head here for huge meals at excellent prices.

Daily 5.30am-9pm. Manama Souq, @hajiscafe (1721 0647).

Higher Grounds

Whether it’s the wraps, pancakes or super nutritious bowls, everything is freshly prepared at Higher Grounds. The rose acai bowl (pictured) adds a local flavour to the popular cold breakfast dish, while for a hot option, try the HG Benedict with pulled chicken, poached eggs, signature sauce, fried onion and feta.

When on the hunt for a fab breakfast in Bahrain, head here.

Unlicensed. Sun-Thu, 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat 8am-midnight. Tubli. @highgrounds.bh (1784 0050).

Mockingbird

Unmissable thanks to its fuschia pink door, inspired by local bougainvillea, Mockingbird is a cute choice for one of the top breakfasts in Bahrain right now. The summer granola bowl (pictured) is almost too pretty to eat.

Unlicensed. Daily 7am-11pm. Hala Plaza, Manama. @mockingbird_bh (1770 1454).

My Café

This elegant boutique café offers some of the most indulgent breakfasts in Bahrain, from short ribs florentine and crunchy chicken waffle to our current favourite, the fine cheese selection with handcrafted bread, crackers and jam. Those with a sweeter tooth should opt for the babka French toast with spiced berry compote and vanilla ice cream. There’s also a branch in Riffa.

Sun-Wed 9am-midnight, Fri-Sat 9am-1am. Block 338, Manama. mycafebh.com (7734 4444).

Nomad Urban Eatery

The best part about the menu at Nomad Urban Eatery is that it spans so many cuisines, from Arabic and European to east Asian. The breakfast menu reflects that, and you can get standard dishes like the ever-popular avo on toast, or opt for an adventurous mash-up like the falafel scotch egg or the sausage bao.

Sun-Wed 8am-11pm; Thu-Sat 8am-11.30pm. Seef, nomadeatery.com (1700 0330).

Origin Kitchen and Culture

breakfast in bahrain - origin hilton — Credit: Hilton Bahrain

When it comes to breakfast in Bahrain, you can never go wrong with a terrific morning feast. The Origin Kitchen and Culture at Hilton serves up a brilliant buffet from Sunday to Friday between 6.30am and 10.30am.

If you’re a late riser, worry not. Their slow Saturdays are perfect to enjoy a leisurely breakfast buffet, featuring live cooking stations and a spread of continental, Asian, & Arabic favorites from 6.30am to 11.30am.

BD13. Sun-Fri 6.30am-10.30am, Sat 6.30am-11.30am. Hilton Bahrain, Juffair. hilton.com (3369 2013).

The Orangery

Step inside The Orangery, and you’ll instantly be transported to the traditional European tea rooms of the 15th century. The surroundings are impressive, and make you feel like royalty, but the breakfast dishes are even better. You can get both Arabic and European options, including French toast or foul and falafel.

Daily 8am-10pm. Palmyard Hotel, Adliya, orangeryme.com (1736 9696).

Waterfront Restaurant

Want to kickstart your morning with the best breakfast in Bahrain? Make it a buffet by the sea. Waterfront Restaurant gives you not only the option to dine al fresco (perfect for winter) by the pool, it also overlooks the shimmering sea giving you one of the most picturesque breakfasts in the city. Here you’ll enjoy an international selection of dishes, plus coffee, juices, and teas.

BD12. Daily, 6.30am-10.30am. Grand Swiss-Belhotel Waterfront, Seef District. @grandswissbelhotelwaterfront (1717 7333).