Breakfast in Jacksonville

Explore the full breakfast menu at Grinder's American Diner in Jacksonville, FL, available for convenient pickup any morning you're craving a hearty meal.

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Popular Breakfast to Try

Same Old Grind

$11.50+

Two eggs come with chosen bacon or sausage, a side, and toast or biscuit.

“Went for breakfast with my Mom. We both had the "Same Old Grind" breakfast. I had it with scrambled eggs and grits with a side of the homefries grilled with onions and green bell peppers and Mom had it with fried eggs and the homefries. She had toast and I had a biscuit. We enjoyed it all and will definitely be back. Did not have to wait for a table. Service was outstanding! Scarlett did an outstanding job. Never had an empty glass and she came by quite often to make sure all was good!”

Country Breakfast

$14.40+

Two eggs, chosen meat, grits or potatoes, biscuit, and sausage gravy.

“Breast for breakfast. Can't wait to try it for lunch. Visiting children here.”

Fish & Grits with Eggs

$16.00+

Fish and eggs served with grits or home fries and bread.

“Nice spot for breakfast”

Something for Everyone at Grinder's American Diner

Grinder's American Diner in Jacksonville, FL serves a wide-ranging breakfast menu packed with hearty diner classics to satisfy every morning appetite.

Standout choices include the Country Breakfast, Same Old Grind, Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Crab Cake Benedict, and French Toast (Texas Style).

Visit Jacksonville, FL to enjoy breakfast your way at Grinder's American Diner — dine-in, pickup, or delivery makes it easy to get your morning started right.

Breakfast to Try

Bacon & Egg Sandwich

$8.00+

Three bacon strips and egg served on your selected bread.

“This is a great old school Southern diner with a huge variety of classic breakfast and lunch items. The staff is friendly and the decor like going back in time!”

Baked Ham & Eggs

$12.50+

Baked ham and eggs come with grits or home fries and bread.

“Breakfast was great!”

BELT Sandwich

$9.50

A breakfast club sandwich layers bacon, egg, lettuce, and tomato.

“My wife and I eat here regularly and the food is always Great! I had the turkey/ham/ Bacon club my wife had the BELT in a word- Yummy!! Also we had fried 🍏 tomatoes and mozzarella sticks which are soooo good as well”

Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

$10.30

Biscuits are topped with savory sausage gravy for a hearty breakfast.

“Perfect whole in the wall breakfast place.”

Cheese Burger Omelette

$17.50+

A breakfast omelette with burger-style ingredients and optional toppings.

“Our First time here and would definitely come back, it felt homey and clean. Our breakfast came out fast and was delicious. Our server Megan did a great job.”

Chicken Fried Chicken & Eggs

$16.50+

Breaded chicken, eggs, and a required choice of grits or potatoes.

“Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast. One of the Best.”

Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs

$16.50+

Chicken-fried steak with eggs, bread, and grits or home fries.

“Excellent breakfast with great service”

Corned Beef Hash

$10.20

Corned beef hash is a savory breakfast side of chopped meat and potatoes.

“Great breakfast spot, just like the old school diners..we need more places like this ..”

Corned Beef Hash & Eggs

$18.00+

Corned beef hash with eggs, plus grits or home fries and bread.

“Tucked back off the main road is this hidden local diner that serves up breakfast favorites. Had sausage egg and cheese sandwich with a bowl of grits. Very reasonably priced and the service was great.”

Crab Cake Benedict

$18.00+

Crab cake Benedict with poached eggs and your choice of side.

“Great local American breakfast spot. The food is consistently above average, the servers are always friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. A solid place to enjoy a relaxed breakfast.”

Create Your Own!

$8.79+

Build an omelette or scrambler with fillings, bread, and a side.

“Absolutely the best!! Love my veggie omelette!!”

French Toast (Texas Style)

$10.00+

Thick-cut French toast requires choosing either a small or large size.

“Haven't been here in forever, but the location was right for meeting an out of town friend before going to work. Breakfast and coffee were great and had generous portion sizes, service was awesome and attentive, atmosphere was typical American dinner. Would definitely visit again.”

Ham & Egg Sandwich

$8.00+

Grilled ham and egg come on your required choice of breakfast bread.

“Good quality food and good service. I recommend this place for breakfast.”

Hamburger Steak & Eggs

$14.40+

A hamburger steak and eggs come with a chosen side and bread.

“Love their lunch but the breakfast was great to!”

Home Style Grits

$4.50+

Grits come in a small or large size, with optional cheese additions.

“¡ GET THE PANCAKES ! Grinders American Diner isn't just a place to eat; it’s a piece of Jacksonville history. It reminds us that the best meals aren't always the most expensive ones, but the ones served with a smile and a side of home-style grits.”

Pork Chops & Eggs

$15.50+

Pork chops and eggs with required choices of preparation, sides, and bread.

“Group seating and great breakfasts”

Protein Special Bacon Sausage Eggs

$14.40+

Three eggs with extra meats, bread, and grits or home fries.

“Breakfast was fantastic and our waitress was awesome. Great place to eat!%”

Raisin Toast

$3.80

Raisin toast is a sweet, fruit-studded bread served as a breakfast side.

“Great Breakfast”

Sausage & Egg Sandwich

$8.00+

Two sausage patties and egg fill a breakfast sandwich on selected bread.

“Was an amazing breakfast, will definitely be back.”

Smoked Sausage & Egg Sandwich

$9.00+

An egg and sausage link sandwich comes on your choice of breakfast bread.

“Best Northeast Diner in Jax. Great breakfast. Best hamburg in town. Want real Diner food this the place!”

Smoked Sausage & Eggs

$15.00+

Smoked sausage and eggs come with bread and a selected side.

“A little old and nostalgic! BUT, the fried green tomatoes, smoked spicy sausage, and the ability to build your own omelette was DELIGHTFULLY DELICIOUS! I will certainly return with my family!!!”

Two Eggs Breakfast

$9.00+

Two eggs come with a chosen side and bread selection.

“Great breakfast spot been around for a long, long time”

Eggs Benedict

$18.00+

Poached eggs and hollandaise traditionally top an English muffin.

Country Ham & Eggs

$18.50+

Country ham and eggs come with bread and grits or home fries.

“My husband and I went for breakfast, and it was great! The food and service were both wonderful. Plenty of parking and pricing is pretty good. We paid about $45 for both of our plates and adding a side to each of our plates, and drinks. The pancakes are the size of your face lol. Great experience ☀️☕️🥞”

Home Fries

$5.50

Diced red potatoes, grilled or deep-fried, with optional peppers or onions.

“First time visit. You have to be starving to eat the entire breakfast. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak omelet, delicious grilled home fries, tasteful bacon, and toast. My wife ordered a blt with onion rings. The onion rings were the best. Coming back next weekend to order a burger with the onion rings. A wonderful experience. The entire menu is fabulous, Thanks alot.”

Oatmeal

$6.00+

Oatmeal is available in a small or large size for a warm breakfast.

“Best breakfast around ...”

Sausage Links

$5.25

Three sausage links provide a simple breakfast side.

“Grinders has the best breakfasts. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is homey.”

Cereal

$6.00

Cereal is a straightforward breakfast item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular breakfast options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Same Old Grind — Customize the breakfast with egg preparation, bacon or sausage, grits or home fries, and bread such as toast or a biscuit.
Country Breakfast — This breakfast includes two eggs, a selected meat, a side choice, biscuit, and sausage gravy.
Fish & Grits with Eggs — Choose fish preparation, egg style, side, bread, and serving size for this breakfast entrée meal.
Crab Cake Benedict — This breakfast combines a crab cake and poached eggs with your selected side, such as grits, home fries, or tomatoes.
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs — This breakfast includes chicken-fried steak and eggs, plus selected bread and grits, home fries, tomatoes, or tater tots.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for breakfast throughout the Jacksonville area. Order your breakfast online for convenient pickup or delivery.