Diner Capitals: Where Americans Enjoy the Most Breakfast Options

They say breakfast is the most important meal. Research backs this trite expression: data shows eating breakfast can help people kickstart their metabolisms daily, maintain a healthy weight and obtain needed energy. However, food-lovers know that there’s a big difference between a boring bowl of oatmeal and a savory meat crepe or huevos rancheros.

Those who love breakfast and brunch food are in luck when they visit a city packed with diners. FindTheHome and FindTheCompany compared cities across the country to find those that offer the most breakfast-food joints to satisfy this craving.

Referencing Dun & Bradstreet data, FindTheHome looked at the diner density of major American cities (where population exceeds 20,000). Here’s where breakfast lovers can truly enjoy these dishes with ease. In each city, we’ve identified a prime restaurant and dish that’s a must.

#10. Winchester, VA

• Diners per 10K people: 1.5
• Population: 26,587
• Notable Restaurant: Diane’s Diner in Winchester, VA
• Try: Blueberry hotcakes with sausage links

#9. Muskogee, OK

• Diners per 10K people: 1.5
• Population: 39,073
• Notable Restaurant: Back in Time Diner in Muskogee, OK
• Try: Loaded hashbrowns

#8. Watertown Town, MA

• Diners per 10K people: 1.5
• Population: 32,352
• Notable Restaurant: The Diner in Watertown Town, MA
• Try: Italian omelet with sweet Italian sausage, green pepper, onion and provolone cheese

#7. Homewood, AL

• Diners per 10K people: 1.6
• Population: 25,288
• Notable Restaurant: Homewood Diner in Homewood, AL
• Try: Stewed apples

#6. Hazleton, PA

• Diners per 10K people: 1.6
• Population: 25,233
• Notable Restaurant: Beltway Diner in Hazleton, PA
• Try: Grilled steak melt

#5. Derry, NH

• Diners per 10K people: 1.8
• Population: 22,002
• Notable Restaurant: MaryAnn’s Diner in Derry, NH
• Try: Black raspberry BBQ steak tips with eggs, home fries and toast

#4. Jacksonville Beach, FL

• Diners per 10K people: 1.9
• Population: 21,562
• Notable Restaurant: The Metro Diner in Jacksonville Beach, FL
• Try: Fried chicken and waffle

#3. Benton, AR

• Diners per 10K people: 1.9
• Population: 31,551
• Notable Restaurant: Sullivan’s Diner in Benton, AR
• Try: Hamburger steak smothered with grilled onions and brown gravy served with mashed potatoes

#2. Rock Hill, SC

• Diners per 10K people: 2.1
• Population: 67,390
• Notable Restaurant: Debbie’s Diner in Rock Hill, SC
• Try: Western Omelet with ham, cheese, peppers, onions and tomatoes

#1. Binghamton, NY

• Diners per 10K people: 2.1
• Population: 46,975
• Notable Restaurant: The Red Oak Diner in Binghamton, NY
• Try: Short stack with bacon

Diner Capitals: Where Americans Enjoy the Most Breakfast Options