Where to go for breakfast and brunch in Estonia
Start your morning with breakfast or brunch at the best cafés in Tallinn, Tartu, and elsewhere around Estonia. Don't forget to try the porridge!
Start your day off right with the most important meal of the day — breakfast. Or sleep in and wait until it's time for brunch!
If you're traveling with kids, breakfast in Estonia will quickly become their favorite meal of the day, thanks to the pancakes, pastries, and porridge on every menu. Of course, espresso macchiato lovers, fans of traditional Estonian food, and those looking for eggs every which way will also find something to enjoy!
This list is to get you started; new places to eat breakfast in Tallinn, Tartu, and elsewhere in Estonia are always popping up. Just remember to call ahead or check the restaurant's website as opening times can differ between weekdays and weekends.
The best breakfast spots in Tallinn
Rotermann Quarter
There are two great breakfast places with modern Estonian food located in Rotermann: Levier Café and Gallery Café. Levier offers all-day brunch and pancakes on the weekend. Plus, their pastry display is to die for — their quiche makes for a delicious light breakfast. Gallery Café also offers all-day breakfast, so you can get your eggs whenever you happen to roll out of bed.
If a cinnamon bun and coffee are all you need to get you through the morning, then stop by the always-popular RØST. Just follow your nose to find the best buns in town.
Telliskivi and Kopli
F-hoone, a popular restaurant in the Telliskivi Creative City, is another local favorite for all-day breakfast. You can choose between the hearty Kalamaja breakfast, an oven-baked omelette, and a variety of sandwiches. The café in nearby Fotografiska offers breakfast until noon on weekdays, but on weekends, they do brunch all day.
Start off your walking tour of the Kopli district with a pastry and coffee from Karjase sai. You can go savory with a rosemary and sea salt bun or try their cardamom monkey bread.
City Center
The modern and stylish Dot Café on Pärnu Mnt. offers breakfast all day long. It's also popular with nearby office workers who come for their delicious daily lunch specials. Further down on Pärnu Mnt., you can have a "grenka" at Grenka Café — it's like an open-faced sandwich made with fried bread. For breakfast, they also offer sõrnikud, a traditional, thick pancake made with quark and served with sour cream.
Photo author: Hans Markus Antson
Enjoy something buttery, flaky, savory, or sweet for breakfast in Tallinn.
Estonian pastries are certainly a delicious way to start the day!
Kadriorg
In Kadriorg, hidden among the beautiful wooden houses, you'll find Faehlmanni Café, a great local spot for your morning meal. There you can try an Estonian classic — fried buckwheat. If you don't arrive early enough for breakfast, then you can take advantage of their affordable lunch specials. NOP is another tasty spot in Kadriorg; they, too, serve up a delicious fried buckwheat. Their outdoor terrace is especially lovely in nice weather.
Take a pastry (like an almond croissant) and coffee to go from Café Katharinenthal at the entrance to Kadriorg Park and enjoy a morning stroll.
Photo author: Rasmus Jurkatam, Visit Tallinn
Where to get breakfast or brunch in Tallinn
Coastal cafés
Strike out from Tallinn along Estonia's western coast, and you'll come across good places for breakfast.
After a morning stroll on Laulasmaa's "singing sands" or before an afternoon visit to the Arvo Pärt Center, be sure to visit Café Ott & Matilda. This homey café feels like you're settling in for a cozy meal at grandma's, in all the best ways.
In the romantic city of Haapsalu, start your morning by visiting Müüriääre. Warning — their cake display may convince you to have dessert for breakfast!
Visitors staying at one of Pärnu's spa hotels will be spoiled for choice at the breakfast buffet, but if you're looking for something different, check out Pastoraat Café, which offers oven-fresh pastries and breakfast until midday. Villa Ammende is the place to go for breakfast in Pärnu with a touch of Art Nouveau ambience.
Photo author: Priidu Saart
Porridge is a morning staple in Estonia.
And it's not just made from oatmeal — you can also find semolina, rice, rye, buckwheat, or a combination of grains and seeds.
Where to find breakfast in Tartu
Tartu’s café culture is creative and full of flavor, just like the city itself. You’ll find everything from charming spots in the Old Town to hip hangouts in Aparaaditehas, and tiny, inviting cafés tucked away in quiet neighborhoods, each with its own story to tell.
Breakfast in Tartu is not just about coffee; it’s about slowing down, enjoying good company, and discovering new flavors inspired by historical recipes.
If you haven't been to Werner Café, you haven't been to Tartu. Werner is a local mecca for cake, coffee, and, of course, breakfast.
Gustav Gastro Café in Tartu Kaubamaja offers delicious brunches, cakes, and coffee. Opposite the Kvartal shopping center, you will find another brunch place, Reval Café. This chain can be found throughout the country and is a reliable choice for great coffee and a hearty breakfast.
Kolm Tilli is a popular brunch place in Aparaaditehas, especially for those looking for vegan options, like vegan banana pancakes or a vegan shakshuka.
Along Old Town's main pedestrian street, there are two great breakfast places specializing in pancakes and salads, cafés Krempel and Crepp.
Photo author: Ragne Värk
South Estonian breakfast highlights
In the town of Võru, there is a simple yet wonderful café called Katariina, where you can enjoy excellent coffee with pastries and cakes.
Before a hike through Taevaskoda's stunning landscape, it is worth stopping at the cozy Tillu Café in Põlva for what may be the biggest cinnamon buns in Estonia. It's right across from the train station, which also makes it a convenient stop before heading back to Tallinn.
Photo author: Hans Markus Antson
Top breakfast spots in Tartu and South Estonia
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Last updated
02.08.2025