10 Best Breakfast Cafes & Brunch Spots in Sayulita
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Waking up early on vacation and fueling up with a delicious breakfast is one of my guilty pleasures. I love seeking out the best breakfast and brunch spots when I’m traveling!
As a fairly popular surfing town, Sayulita has dozens of options for breakfast and brunch lovers like me.
But where can you really find the best breakfast in Sayulita? (For those who wake up a little later!) Unless you have breakfast included at your hotel, you’ll need to go out in town to find the first meal of the day.
Here is my list of the best places to get breakfast or brunch in Sayulita, Mexico!
Sayulita’s Best Cafés for Breakfast & Brunch
1. Miscelánea Cafe (the best in Sayulita)
Miscelánea Cafe in Sayulita is the best place to enjoy a truly soul-satisfying breakfast (or brunch). Unlike other places in Sayulita, you can wake up slowly here—and I love that!
Everything from the cozy, boho atmosphere to the natural decor and aesthetically plated meals is to love. It also doubles as the best cafe in Sayulita for getting work done as digital nomads, which is perfect for us!
Menu: Features Mexican and international breakfast/brunch with a unique twist. Earthy, wholesome, and organic ingredients are combined to create eye and mouth-pleasing combos. Elote (corn) pancakes, French toast, avocado toasts, Mexican chilaquiles, Oaxacan hot chocolate, beet lavender lattes, and more.
Price: The price point is perfect for the value, and you can pay by cash or card (if it is over $250 pesos).
Hours/Address: Miscelánea is tucked away off the main street at Avenida Revolución 34a. Its hours are 8 am to 3 pm every day, and the kitchen closes at 2:30 pm.
2. Organi-K Cafe (Best eco-conscious cafe in Sayulita)
One of our go-to places for breakfast or brunch in Sayulita is Organi-K, which promotes organic, local, and vegan power and smoothie bowls. We once met the owner who picked us up while hitchhiking from Sayulita to San Pancho, and she seemed really courteous and caring.
The location in Sayulita inspires a sense of calm as the seating area sits next to the river under a large, airy palapa. We love coming here to grab a breakfast or brunch bowl and work on our laptops for a few hours!
Menu: Poke bowls, power smoothie bowls, toasts, juices, smoothies, coffee, tea
Price: Fairly priced as it’s filling, and all the ingredients are high-quality and mostly organic. You can pay by cash or card, too. (Bowls cost around $140-170 pesos).
Hours/Address: Avenida Revolución 21B and open from 8 am—4 pm, Mon-Sat and 8 am—2 pm on Sun. Follow them on Instagram.
3. Alquimista
For an off-the-beaten-path breakfast spot, check out Alquimista.
While they also serve a great lunch and dinner too, this little corner coffee shop dishes up fresh Mexican breakfast and coffee at an affordable price.
It’s a hidden gem and we only discovered it by walking up and down all of Sayulita’s cute streets. The outdoor seating area is small yet cozy, and the staff is known to be extremely friendly and courteous!
Menu: Organic coffee, agua frescas (like pineapple basil and strawberry ginger agua frescas). Mexican tortas, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, pancakes, omelets, etc.
Price: $-$$ a budget-friendly find!
Hours/Address: Open from 8 am—2 pm, Tues-Sun. You can find Alquimista at the junction of Avenida Revolución and Calle Libertad (about a block from the central plaza). Check out their lovely Instagram page here!
4. Tierra Viva
Tierra Viva is a popular breakfast and brunch (and dinner!) spot in Sayulita with an open-air covered terrace.
We pass it so many times on our way to the beach (it’s just a block away) and always stop to check it out. It gets busy quickly, as it offers the next level up from the larger breakfast spots like ChocoBanana, etc.
Tierra Viva offers a more inviting, airy atmosphere, in my opinion, and they serve a smaller menu with high-quality local ingredients.
Menu: Mexican/American, including eggs Benedict, pancakes, French toast, breakfast burritos, bowls, and bagels.
Price: $$ about the same as other more touristy places.
Hours/Address: Open 9 am—9:30 pm daily. Located on Calle Marlin 10. Follow them on Facebook here.
5. ChocoBanana OR Cafe El Espresso
You’re likely to come across both ChocoBanana and Cafe El Espresso at some point during your time in Sayulita! I included both places here because they are very similar in menu, price, and location.
We have been to both on several occasions for breakfast and brunch and it’s always good, but nothing entirely exceptional!
They’re well accustomed to tourists and thus cater to tourists. ChocoBanana is one of the original cafes in Sayulita, so there’s the added feature of that place.
Keep in mind that both of these options are always packed full of locals and tourists for breakfast, so if you want to go, go early and grab a seat!
Menu: Mexican, English, and American breakfast plates.
Price: It’s a little pricey, but the portions are filling. You can easily pay by cash or card here as well.
Hours/Address for ChocoBanana: 6 am—6 pm, daily. Located right on the corner of the Plaza Principal, facing the colorful Calle Delfines.
Hours/Address for Cafe El Espresso: Located on the opposite side of the plaza (can’t miss it). Open from 7 am—10 pm.
6. El Original Cafe de Sayulita
For a traditional Mexican breakfast, head to El Original Cafe Sayulita, a bright pink building on the corner near the hippie market.
This place is also always packed with both locals and tourists who come to taste their blue corn tortillas. The cafe’s proceeds support the native Huichol peoples and the Huichol Center for Cultural Survival and the Traditional Arts. It’s a good place to go before shopping at the hippie market (for example!).
Alternative option: If this place is full or service seems slow, walk further down the street (away from the bridge) until you reach the Northside Cafe. It’s also a great spot with similar food for breakfast or brunch!
Menu: Blue corn tacos and quesadillas, chile con carne, sopes, agua del dia.
Price: Budget-friendly $-$$
Hours/Address: Ave. Revolución just before the bridge on the right-hand side of the street. Like their Facebook page!
7. Yah-Yah Café
Located on Calle Ninos Heroes, Yah-Yah Cafe is a trendy yet laid back breakfast spot in Sayulita that serves up American-style food and delicious coffee.
You’ll find everything from eggs Benedict to fresh-baked pastries on the menu, alongside an extensive list of coffee and smoothies, like their pina colada flavor.
There are two different levels inside and a sunny patio outside, all perfect for grabbing a drink with friends and family. Keep in mind that laptops are forbidden at Yah-Yah Cafe! Come here to relax and enjoy the day — not for work.
Menu: American-style breakfast sandwiches, coffee, smoothies, baked goods, vegan options.
Price: $$, well-priced considering their coffee and food is a bit more on the gourmet side!
Hours/Address: Niños Heroes 4, Centro, 63734 Sayulita. Open 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, every day but Tuesday.
8. Sur38
Also open for dinner, Sur38 serves up breakfast and brunch, too. Tucked right across the street from Yah-Yah Café, this is a more traditional sit-down spot.
You can look forward to dishes like their Pastel Azteca — described as Mexican lasagna — chilaquiles, and machaca burritos, alongside classic American brunch favorites like avocado toast and French toast.
If you like Sur38 for brunch, come back for dinner when it transforms into a wine bar!
Menu: American brunch, some Mexican dishes.
Price: $$, Sur38 is one of the more expensive options on the list but it’s worth it for their specialty drinks and beautifully presented dishes.
Hours/Address: Niños Heroes 120-A Casa, Makawe, 63734 Sayulita. Open 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM and 5:00 to 11:30 PM, every day but Wednesday.
9. Xochi
If you’re hoping to find an uber-traditional Mexican restaurant for breakfast in Sayulita, look no further than Xochi.
Dig into their specialties like Huevos Al Gusto, scrambled eggs with potatoes, refried beans, and your choice of meat, or the Chilaquiles Sencillos. There are a few American inspired items on the menu, like pancakes, and a dedicated kids menu, too.
The colorful decor and vibrant ambiance makes Xochi an even more enticing breakfast or brunch spot. They can also accommodate fairly large groups if you’re traveling with friends and family.
Breakfast is served from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or you can opt for lunch starting at 12:30 PM.
Menu: Traditional Mexican cuisine
Price: $$, some menu options are a bit on the expensive side but you absolutely get what you pay for and portion sizes are big!
Hours/Address: Av. Revolución 44, Centro, 63734 Sayulita. Open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, every day but Monday.
10. Anchor Cafe
With a focus on organic ingredients and coffee, Anchor Cafe is the place to be for a healthy take on breakfast in Sayulita.
If you’re on the hunt for smoothie bowls, bagel sandwiches, or avocado toast, you’ve come to the right cafe. They also have specialty items like banana bread French toast and organic omelettes.
Although it’s fairly small on the inside, the vibes are so cute and they have a shady terrace that you can also enjoy breakfast or just a cup of coffee on.
For those on the lookout for to-go coffee and other drinks for your strolls around Sayulita, you’re also in luck!
Menu: Gourmet organic coffee, fresh squeezed juice, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches.
Price: $$
Hours/Address: C. Marlín 45, 63734 Sayulita. Open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, every day.
So, who wins Best Breakfast and Brunch in Sayulita, Mexico?
With a town the size of Sayulita, there will be dozens of breakfast and brunch spots to choose from.
But I hope this guide will help you narrow down your selection and have a memorable, delicious experience! Again, my number one cafe for breakfast and brunch in Sayulita is Miscelanea Cafe.
Don’t hesitate to branch out and try other lesser-known places to eat!
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Where’s the best breakfast or brunch spot you’ve tried in Sayulita? Drop your comments and thoughts below!
Hello Bri! My family of 6 are planning a trip to Sayulita this summer. I read your page on hotels you recommend. We were looking at Playa Escondida. Have you ever been to this hotel or do you know anything about it that would be helpful to know? Thanks so much! I wrote down a bunch of your suggestions already. It’s nice to hear about all this from someone who is actually living there. Thanks!
Hi Amy! Yep, that one is fairly well-known and a lush/lovely spot. They’re a bout 1 mile out from the town, nice secluded beach!