Yianni's Café

1213 W Brigantine Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203, United States
+1 609-266-4600
$$$ Cafe , Bagel shop , Breakfast restaurant
(588 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Yianni's Café sits comfortably on W Brigantine Ave as a favored breakfast spot and bagel shop that caters well to locals and visitors looking to kick off their day with a satisfying meal. More than just a place for coffee and a quick bite, Yianni's offers a casual but lively atmosphere where families, students from nearby Stockton University, and beachgoers mingle over generous plates served fresh and flavorful.

The café naturally draws a breakfast crowd, especially during summer mornings and weekends when a line often forms outside. It rewards patience with hearty options like their Bacon & Avocado Benedict, the Lamb Gyro Platter, and several specialty omelets including creative choices like the Shore Omelet and the Egg White Greek Omelette. Bagel lovers will appreciate their comeback to a preferred local bagel supplier, ensuring that classic bagel sandwiches like the pork roll, egg, and cheese kaiser maintain their familiar taste and texture.

Yianni's is also a spot where portion size matters—meals come generously, which explains why some visitors find it tough to finish their plates, but rarely unhappy with the quality or value. The fresh fruit sides and gluten-free options like the French toast accommodate a variety of preferences and dietary needs.

The service here leans friendly and attentive, creating a relaxing experience even during busier times. Coffee is a strong point too, with offerings like the Freakin' Coffee complementing breakfast nicely. While seating is mostly indoor, the bright, clean café ambiance encourages lingering over a morning smoothie or catching up on weekend reading.

Those who enjoy a buzzing breakfast environment with consistent, well-prepared food will find Yianni's a satisfying routine stop. It's particularly convenient for folks spending time on the island who want a local vibe paired with solid breakfast staples, whether on a weekday morning or a more leisurely weekend brunch. Expect a bit of a wait when things get busy, but it's part of the rhythm that marks this spot as a community fixture rather than just a quick chain outlet.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves vegetarian dishes
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

588 Reviews
Renauld “NauldoNation” Brown

06 Jan 2026

Staple every time!! Just read the other reviews—or better yet, go see for yourself. There’s a line every single time we go, and for good reason: Yiannis Café is the best. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistent. It’s more than a meal—it’s a must. If you know, you know.

Anastasia

02 Jan 2026

Nice for a sit down breakfast spot on the island. Though during the peak summer season, expect a wait if you plan to dine-in. A bit on the pricier end. They changed their bagel supplier at one point which was not great, but now I am happy to report that they returned to one of their original suppliers! Pictured is a pork roll, egg, and cheese on a kaiser which was really good!

Susan Belej (Sue B)

16 Dec 2025

After trying all of the Island options, Yanni's became our go-to place in Brigantine last year when our daughter was studying at nearby Stockton University and lived in a winter rental. Even now when we are in AC we make it a point to drive over to Yanni's for breakfast. The food is great and the portions large. They have gluten free French toast! Excellent salads, the fruit is always fresh. My husband loves their blueberry pancakes. The atmosphere here is cozy and welcoming and the staff is friendly. It can get busy on weekends especially in the warmer months. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Go to Yanni's and thank me later.

Matteo F

07 Dec 2025

Great experience at Yanni’s Cafe. This was my second time here and I’m glad we came back. We ordered coffee, a refresher, and two dishes. My girlfriend had the Yanni’s Favorite with French toast and I got the Cinnamon-Yum. The food was fresh, quick, and the eggs were fluffy and full of flavor. Our server Jenna was awesome. Friendly, attentive, and really made the visit enjoyable. The cafe is clean, gets a lot of sunlight, and has a welcoming vibe. It’s only about a 10 minute drive from the hotels and casinos and definitely worth the trip. Better value than eating at the hotels. We’ll be back. Thanks again Jenna.

BD Henkel

30 Nov 2025

Excellent! Our 2nd time here and did not disappoint! We highly recommend and will come here every chance we have. Thank to Yianni's! We had the avocado toast and the salmon eggs benedict! Oh my, we could not even finish it as there was a lot of yummy food!

Maria Mnatsakanova

27 Oct 2025

We came to this cafe during our recent visit to Brigantine. My 9-year old woke up at 7am and the whole house was still asleep, so I had to take her out for breakfast. This cafe is cute with good breakfast selection. We were lucky to arrive earlier and have a choice of the seating spots. People who came after us already had to wait to be seated. The Green Power smoothie was very delicious, everything else was good too. We were sitting outside and it was very pleasant, and the service was great too. Overall, a nice breakfast spot.

Valerie Shannon (Val)

13 Sep 2025

This is such a nice restaurant. The breakfast was great and the staff was very nice. Our waitress was attentive. It is very popular, so we waited a bit for a table. There is outside seating. I can imagine very nice in warmer months. The place is located 2 blocks from the beach. I'd go back - the French toast delicious

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