5 Places to Do Breakfast in Marblehead

Marblehead residents know that there is no shortage of restaurants in town that offer patrons a gourmet lunch or dinner. However, there aren't quite as many that serve breakfast. Today, Marblehead Patch offers up our list of our favorite places to grab breakfast or brunch.

1. : On weekdays, this Atlantic Avenue restaurant serves dinner only, but on Sundays, it offers both American and Irish breakfasts with large servings. The retreat's salmon steak omlettes are a local favorite.

2. : On Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., this popular Village Plaza restaurant, which was recently featured on The Phantom Gourmet, offers a delicious brunch menu.

3. : Located on Front Street, this self-proclaimed "diner-meets-clam-shack" draws customers that range from deeply loyal local residents to seasonal tourists looking for a bit of local breakfast fare.

4. : Located in the heart of downtown Marblehead, this cafe is the second of two coffeehouses owned by brothers, Andrew and John Mahoney. Patrons can order breakfast sandwiches as well as a wide variety of fresh, tantalizing baked goods. It also serves a variety of other drinks, both hot and cold, such as teas and smoothies.

5. : This Washington Street eatery boasts fresh, home-made meals for breakfast and lunch, with a special emphasis on muffins. They also offer a variety of coffees and teas, and with free wi-fi you can enjoy your fresh-from-the-oven muffin at one of the shop's many tables while cruising the web.

Did we fail to include your favorite breakfast spot in our list? Let us know in the comments section. For other locations in town that serve breakfast in Marblehead, check out our "Places" section.