The Best Breakfast and Brunch in Vienna and Beyond
From small dinners at hole-in-the-wall restaurants to gargantuan breakfast plates, Vienna has a little bit of everything when it comes to breakfast and brunch options. Whether you have a sweet tooth or you’re looking for something on the healthier side, there’s something for everyone. Here are our team’s favorite breakfast and brunch spots in Vienna and beyond.
Best Breakfast spots in Vienna, Virginia
The Virginian
169 Glyndon Street SE, Vienna, VA
The Virginian is a classic hole-in-the-wall diner located in the heart of Vienna, serving all the classic breakfast staples, including pancakes, waffles, eggs, and more. The Virginian has been around in Vienna since 1965, serving up breakfast and lunch staples to Vienna residents for decades. It can get quite busy on weekends, as its dining room is on the smaller side, so be sure to arrive early to secure a table.
The Vienna Inn
120 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, VA
Known a bit more for their chili dogs and brews, the Vienna Inn serves a simple breakfast menu Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 11 am. They offer classic breakfast options like Hot Cakes, omelettes, and tasty cream chipped beef. Their no-frills breakfast is sure to fill you up for a good, affordable price as well!
Carnegie Diner & Cafe
501 Maple Ave W, Vienna
Carnegie Diner and Cafe (not related to the iconic Carnegie Deli in New York) first opened in 2024 in the same location as the short-lived Yellow Diner in the Village Green shopping center. Carnegie serves breakfast all day, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with huge pancake stacks, omelettes, and more. If you have a sweet tooth in the morning, you can try their pancakes with banana, Nutella, and strawberry, or their French toast with caramel apples and apples.
Bear Branch Tavern
133 Maple Ave E, Vienna
Bear Branch Tavern has a great weekend Brunch menu that our team loves. From lighter fare like Avocado Toast to heartier options like Chicken and Waffles with hot honey, there’s something for everyone’s appetite. We also love the Shrimp and Grits!
Cafe De Vienna
131 Church St NW, Suite 1, Vienna
Cafe De Vienna is a charming European style café with artisanal breakfast options like croissant sandwiches, French toast, avocado toast, and more. Their Omelette roll is one of our favorites, with eggs, mashed avocado, and cherry tomato. It’s the perfect spot for a casual, relaxed morning brunch, especially with their ample outdoor seating.
Toastique – New to Vienna
208 Dominion Rd NE, Vienna
Toastique recently opened in Vienna and is just down the road from our Church Street office. They’re a bright, modern café serving health-focused options like creative toast dishes ( avocado smash and burrata toast), smoothie bowls, juices, and excellent coffee, perfect for a healthy or quick breakfast stop when you’re on the go. Toastique prides itself on making gourmet toasts, smoothie bowls, cold-pressed juice, and espresso using responsibly sourced ingredients.
Chutzpah Deli
12214 Fairfax Towne Center, Fairfax
Chutzpah Deli in Fairfax Towne Center is a classic Jewish Deli offering breakfast every day of the week, along with deli classics like bagel sandwiches with lox, deli-style omelettes, pancakes, and more. They also offer Jewish deli classics like whitefish and herring on the side. You can also stick around for lunch and enjoy some Matzo Ball soup and a Reuben sandwich. Chutzpah was also recently recognized in the Washington Post as one of the best delis in the DC area.
Celebrity Delly
7263A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church
Celebrity Delly, located in the Graham Park Plaza shopping center off Route 50 in Falls Church, offers a daily breakfast menu as well as a larger brunch menu on the weekend. During the week there’s various bagel sandwiches to chose from, plus a rare find in their belgian waffle made with real malt. You can also try one of their various Benedicts, including Lord Stanley’s Benedict (a nod to the Washington Capitals) which includes two poached eggs, muenster cheese, grilled chopped roast beef, onions, english muffins, and hollandaise saucе.
Why Local Favorites Matter To Our Team
One of the things we love most about working in Vienna and the surrounding Northern Virginia communities is how much the local food scene reflects the people who live here. These breakfast and brunch spots aren’t just places to eat, they’re where neighbors catch up, kids celebrate after a soccer game, and new residents start to feel like locals. When clients ask us what it’s really like to live in Vienna, this list is often where the conversation starts.
As top Realtors in Vienna, Virginia, we know that lifestyle matters just as much as square footage and school districts. Being able to walk to a favorite café, grab a quick breakfast before work, or enjoy a weekend brunch close to home is part of what makes neighborhoods like Vienna, Oakton, and Falls Church so desirable. These everyday conveniences play a big role in long term home value and quality of life, something we consider carefully when helping buyers find the right home or advising sellers on how to position their property.
Our team spends a lot of time touring homes, previewing neighborhoods, and analyzing the Northern Virginia real estate market, but we also make time to support the local businesses that make these communities special. You’ll often find us grabbing coffee near our Church Street office, hosting client meetings over brunch, or recommending our favorite spots to clients relocating to the area.
Whether you’re searching for a home for sale in Vienna, VA, thinking about selling your home, or just exploring what life here could look like, we’re always happy to share our local insight, restaurants included. If you’re ready to talk real estate, or simply want a few more neighborhood recommendations, the Casey Samson Team is here to help you feel right at home in Northern Virginia.
About Our Team
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Our Realtors are consistently recognized among the top agents in Vienna, Oakton, Haymarket, Aldie, Ashburn, and Leesburg, Virginia, helping buyers and sellers navigate today’s competitive market with confidence. Whether you’re looking to buy a home or sell a home in Northern Virginia, our team delivers proven results, local insight, and a client-first experience.