Few food items can match the sandwich for convenience, versatility and, when done right, downright deliciousness. Throw in breakfast favorites like bacon, eggs, avocado, and hash browns, and you have something that's truly worth getting out of bed for. Every state has a bucket-list breakfast sandwich to try, from simple sausages on sliced bread to biscuits, bagels, and French toast stuffed with sweet or savory fillings. We've found the top creations to get stuck into. 

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the finest breakfast sandwiches the US has to offer.

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.

The croque madame served at modern breakfast spot The Alabama Biscuit Company (around the corner from upscale shopping center The Summit) is on the expensive side, but customers say it’s totally worth it. Quality, locally sourced ingredients go into each sandwich, with smoked ham, lemon and herb aioli, a soft-fried egg, and Cheddar piled high on a house-baked biscuit. It can be messy to eat, but who cares when it's so delicious?

Looking for a bargain breakfast? Check out Kava’s Pancake House, a family restaurant with friendly waitstaff and a Hawaiian theme. Its behemoth of a breakfast sandwich, the Saddle Bag, features two fried eggs, two slices of ham, two sausage patties, and melted cheese between slices of toasted bread. Served with home fries and unlimited coffee or tea, it's great value for money – especially when you consider that the huge portion size often means customers take leftovers home. 

Hate having to choose between buttery, flaky croissants and hearty, savory breakfasts when you’re out for brunch? Here's the (very delicious) solution. The avocado, egg and Parmesan croissant from Buttered Up Bakery encases fluffy scrambled eggs, smashed avocado, garlic aioli, and toasted Parmesan in a freshly baked pastry. Plus, you can customize it with bacon, pesto, or sun-dried tomato. 

This much-loved sandwich shop knows a thing or two about hearty dishes – and its delectable Breakfast Sammy is too good to miss. It features a fried egg, white Cheddar, and sriracha aioli, all sandwiched inside a soft brioche bun. Brought an appetite? You can add in avocado, bacon, ham, or sriracha-candied bacon to make it extra indulgent. The croque madame is another popular option that’s just as tasty.  

A family-owned diner with a killer brunch menu, @ The Corner is the best place to go if you’re hankering for a breakfast sandwich in Little Rock. Its version – which customers describe as buttery and delicious – features Arkansas bacon, Cheddar, and farm eggs in a freshly baked biscuit, and the diner recommends adding berry jelly on top. Luckily for potato lovers, it comes with a big portion of hearty hash browns on the side.

The Special Breakfast Sandwich at Devil's Teeth Baking Company is truly a thing of beauty. A flaky buttermilk biscuit encases softly scrambled eggs, crisp bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado, and lemon and garlic aioli – and you can also add sausage, if you like. Thanks to its complementary flavors and satisfying size, it has legions of fans. The spot, known for its comforting, freshly baked goods, has three locations in San Francisco.

The legendary team behind Clark Street Bakery took over the former 101 Coffee Shop in 2022 – and since then, it's brought the diner back to life. You’ll find a whole host of brilliant breakfast options on offer here, including this fully stacked sandwich. Served between two slices of toasted sourdough, it’s packed with your choice of eggs, crispy bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ‘special sauce.’ Utterly delicious, fans say it's well worth visiting for.  

The Franklin is a hearty portion of biscuits filled with buttermilk fried chicken, bacon, and Cheddar, smothered in house-made sausage gravy (which you can swap for mushroom gravy for a tasty alternative). The Aurora branch of the Denver Biscuit Company is inside Stanley Marketplace, an airy warehouse with multiple food vendors. Joining the waitlist is recommended, as it can get pretty busy. The restaurant also has several locations in Denver, and one in Colorado Springs. 

At the charmingly named Billy D’s Full Belly Deli, a no-frills sandwich shop with a plethora of breakfast options, you’ll find the freshest, tastiest roll filled with bacon, egg, and cheese. Particularly hungry? You can double up for only a small extra cost. The length of the line can be daunting, but don’t be discouraged – it goes down pretty quickly.

The simple yet delicious breakfast sandwich served at the dog-friendly Legal Grounds Café always goes down a treat. It’s filled with heaps of crispy bacon, and comes on your choice of bagel, croissant, or toast. The spot has covered outdoor seating and heaters, making it perfect for rainy days. You can also get an excellent cup of coffee here, featuring amazing latte art.

You’d expect the breakfast sandwiches to be good here, given the name – and Marlene’s Original Breakfast Sandwich doesn’t disappoint, winning rave reviews for pretty much everything on its menu. For the ultimate breakfast treat, though, try the Fully Loaded – fried egg, sausage, double bacon, grilled onions, and Cheddar cheese on a crisp-yet-fluffy Cuban roll, the latter a nod to Tampa’s heritage. A drizzle of maple syrup takes it to another level.

The Red Eyed Mule is a no-frills American diner with counter service and great-value burgers and brunch food. A regular special, the Miami Hangover isn't available every day, but when it is on the menu, it's the best breakfast sandwich in Georgia. It features a huge, crisp, fluffy biscuit filled with Angus beef (which is smoked in-house over pecan wood), a fried egg, and gravy. If it's not on the menu, try the classic sausage biscuit with added cheese and egg – you won't be disappointed. 

According to satisfied customers, one of the best breakfasts in Hawaii is the Lox of Bagel sandwich served at coffee outlet Island Vintage Coffee. It features smoked salmon, spinach, onion, tomato, bean sprouts, capers, and cream cheese laced with dill. There’s the option to have it on a bagel made with purple taro (a starchy tropical root vegetable), or on a gluten-free bagel.

Customers rave about this egg, Cheddar, arugula, and crème fraîche sandwich, which features on the all-day breakfast menu at chic neighborhood favorite Certified Kitchen + Bakery. It comes on a toasted English muffin, which owes its fresh, fluffy texture to a sourdough starter that dates back more than half a century. You can make the sandwich even heartier by adding extras like bacon, avocado, and tomato.

Widely known for its consistently buttery, fluffy, warm, and flaky biscuit sandwiches, Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits has a number of delicious options on the menu. However, the sausage biscuit – featuring a ginger and sage sausage patty, melted white Cheddar, peach habanero jam, and a sunny-side up egg – is something special. What’s more, you can enjoy it al fresco in the restaurant’s 'pie garden.'

The menu at this popular Indianapolis joint may change regularly, but one thing's for certain: its offerings are always delicious. Love Handle has quite the reputation, known for its generous portions and sandwiches piled high with juicy meats, runny eggs, and oozy cheese. Regular sandwich filling favorites include succulent pork belly, catfish, brisket, and lox. The restaurant serves some great coffee, too. 

If you don't mind getting messy, this breakfast sandwich from Australian café St. Kilda is sure to satisfy. The house bun is stacked with fried egg, breakfast sausage, bacon, avocado, red onion, arugula, and tomato jam, and comes served with a delicious portion of roasted potatoes. Not only that, the café, which has three locations, boasts modern interiors and great coffee. 

If you like your breakfast sandwiches loaded, you'll want to bite into The Roost's tempting offering. This cozy cafe's heaving sandwich sees two slices of sourdough piled with eggs (any style), lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone, and chipotle mayo, with your choice of pecan wood–smoked bacon or sausage. Pair it with a portion of breakfast potatoes, and you're in for a real treat. 

Quirky, colorful Southern restaurant Biscuit Belly knows what it’s doing when it comes to soft, flaky biscuits, attracting long lines from breakfast through to lunchtime. The Rockwell Supreme, a huge dish featuring fried chicken breast, Cheddar, sausage gravy, a fried egg, and bacon, is the stuff of dreams. The restaurant has three locations in Louisville, and one in Lexington.

A fun nod to the famous children's author, this breakfast croissant from quaint local café Satsuma is pretty hard to resist, with a filling of scrambled egg, basil pesto, shaved ham, melted Swiss cheese, and red onion. If pastries aren’t your thing, you can also get it served on a bagel or crusty ciabatta. However you eat yours, you can be sure it’s made to order using high-quality local and organic ingredients.

Who better to make an indulgent breakfast sandwich than the craft donut connoisseurs at District Donuts Sliders Brew? The joint's Hot Chicken & Honey Butter Biscuit won't disappoint. Exactly as it sounds, the sandwich consists of fried chicken basted in hot butter, dolloped with honey butter, and served on a French toast biscuit. You'll find several locations across New Orleans, and one in Las Vegas. 

You're bound to find something you love at OhNo Café; here, you can choose between seven breakfast sandwiches, or create one of your own. One of the favorites is #4, a smoked salmon, cream cheese, spinach, red onion, and olive oil bialy (a round, baked roll similar in appearance to a bagel and flavored with onions and poppy seeds). Whatever you choose, customers say everything is incredible.

A cute spot tucked away on the first floor of an apartment block, Kitsch is well worth seeking out for its incredible breakfast sandwich. The Classic Double – bacon, sausage, scrambled egg, and American cheese served in a brioche bun – is absolutely delicious. The egg can be prepared to your exact specifications, the brioche is fresh and airy, and condiments such as spicy honey, salsa verde, and gochujang (Korean chili paste) mayo are provided free of charge.

Loaded with egg and bacon, this grilled cheese sandwich is a seriously indulgent way to start the day. Perfect for cheese lovers and perhaps those nursing hangovers, the Grilled Crack includes a medley of molten American, Cheddar, Swiss, and Gruyère that oozes out between two slices of buttered, grilled sourdough. Mike & Patty’s is a tiny hole-in-the-wall joint with two other locations and a sister shop, the Flourhouse Bakery.

A rich, buttery creation, the Breakfast Smash layers scrambled eggs, Cheddar, smoked bacon, and garlic aioli between two thick slices of buttered, toasted challah bread. As if that weren't enough, the enormous plate is finished with a helping of tasty home fries. Unsurprisingly, small gourmet diner Babo is known for its huge serving sizes, as well as its great service.

The only breakfast sandwich to consider in Minnesota is the egg and cheese croissant from Black Walnut Bakery, made with toasted slices of croissant bread cut from a croissant loaf. The delicious filling is a mixture of fresh egg custard, Gruyère, and herby chèvre (goats' cheese) – and you can also add ham for a small extra cost. The venue, a spotless bakery with impeccable puddings and pastries, is a nice spot to relax or get some work done.

If you like starting your mornings with a buttery biscuit, Broad Street Cafe’s egg-loaded option is a must. It’s stuffed with scrambled eggs, a three-cheese blend, and a choice of Black Forest ham, smoked bacon, country sausage, or turkey sausage. You can also swap the biscuit for a croissant, if you're so inclined. Melty, delicious, and packed with flavor, it's guaranteed to satisfy.

A mighty breakfast sandwich made with Cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, a fried egg, honey, sea salt, and toasted sourdough, The Combo debuted at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, where it built its loyal following. The team behind it, Kitchen Kulture, has made it the focus of its casual café, Songbird – and diners can’t get enough.

This cute brunch spot is renowned for its flaky biscuit sandwiches, and The Kentucky is a crowd favorite. The golden biscuit is filled with fried chicken breast, apple beer jam, house bacon, Cheddar, and mayonnaise. It may not be the easiest sandwich to devour, but it's utterly delicious. The Sassy Biscuit Co. also has a cozy location in Dover, New Hampshire.

Focaccia is an unusual bread choice for a breakfast sandwich, but the Italian-inspired Toastie from Lola’s proves it really works. Two slices of the soft, flavorful bread, made with a sourdough starter, are filled with rich scrambled eggs, salty prosciutto, and grated Parmesan. The restaurant is open from morning until late, and it's a popular place to hang out, work, and study.

⁠Trust Las Vegas to serve one of the most extravagant breakfast sandwiches out there. At Vesta Coffee Roasters, a freshly baked, 'everything'-seasoned croissant is filled with a runny fried egg, melted Cheddar, and house-made country gravy with real black truffle. Customers say it’s amazing and surprisingly inexpensive. The quick-service spot has two outposts in Sin City.

Fans of the Pressed For Time food truck say it's where you'll find the best breakfast sandwich in New Hampshire, all thanks to its array of gourmet offerings – including the ever-popular 'build your own' option. Egg and a choice of cheese are served in either a bagel, muffin, specialty croissant, or toast, with whatever meat you're in the mood for (from sausage to turkey bacon), and extras like avocado and jalapeños. Whatever you choose, it's guaranteed to be seriously drool-worthy.

The ginormous Breakfast Schnitzel at Mordi’s Sandwich Shop includes everything you’d expect from a breakfast sandwich – Cheddar, bacon, a fried egg, tomatoes, ketchup, and garlic aioli – plus a well-seasoned and wonderfully crisp piece of fried chicken. The sweet challah bun is the cherry on top. The shop is run by Israeli chef Mordechai Chichportiche, whose favorite food growing up was (surprise, surprise!) schnitzel.

Classy brunch spot The Grove Cafe & Market is absolutely worth the hype. The croque madame – Black Forest ham, tomato, wholegrain mustard, Gruyère, and kale on warm rustic bread, all topped with a fried egg – gets rave reviews. It’s essential you pair it with a seasonal Mimosa (pomegranate and blood orange ginger are just two of the wonderful options on offer), and eat it on the patio.

The bialy (similar to a bagel) with smoked salmon and cream cheese from New York institution Russ & Daughters is on the expensive side, but it's totally worth it. The fourth-generation family business offers different types of high-quality salmon, such as New Zealand king salmon, and belly lox cured with sugar and salt. Opt to add some tomatoes – which are grown at the rooftop farm next door – for an extra hit of fresh flavor. The shop and café has two other locations in the city.

You’ve probably heard of a BLT – but what about a BELT? We don’t know why adding eggs to this classic sandwich isn't way more common. Served at family-owned deli Laurel Market, it features applewood-smoked bacon, two eggs, lettuce, and tomato, and customers describe it as a real favorite. Have it on your choice of 'everything' bagel, ciabatta, or gluten-free bread.

Available on weekend mornings at Brew Bird, a funky counter-service chicken shop housed in an old tow truck, this is the breakfast sandwich to end all breakfast sandwiches. It features a crispy chicken thigh, maple bourbon seasoning, a fried egg, bacon, Cheddar, and lime crema, all served on an English muffin. Customers say it’s the best breakfast in town – and like everything else on the menu, it's gluten-free.

Looking for an exceptional egg sandwich? The quaint, vine-covered Fox in the Snow is the place to go. Flavorful and filling, the café's take on the classic features souffléd egg, spinach, garlic aioli, and bacon in crusty ciabatta. Customers say they haven't found a better version elsewhere – and that you simply haven't lived until you've tried it. As well as spot-on sandwiches, the café is known for its pastries and coffee, and it has four outposts.

Everything is delicious at cute biscuit shop HunnyBunny Biscuit Co., which has two locations in Oklahoma City, and one in Edmond. However, the croque madame – a biscuit sandwich featuring ham, Gruyère, cheese sauce, and a fried egg – is rated as the best thing on the menu by customers, who will happily wait in line all morning for it.

Practically famous in Portland, The Reggie – a fried chicken, bacon, cheese, and gravy biscuit – is one of the best breakfast sandwiches you'll find anywhere. You can customize it, too; add an egg to make it deluxe, or order a veggie version with a vegan sausage patty and tofu bacon. People who've tried it say that other stores try to replicate it, but the original Pine State Biscuits sandwich is still the best. The restaurant has four locations in Portland, and one in Reno, Nevada.

Inspired by the Italian hoagie shops, Jewish delis, and Greek diners that once dominated Philadelphia’s food scene, sandwich shop Middle Child has some excellent breakfast options. A sandwich like no other, its tastiest creation features fluffy eggs, sharp American cheese, and house corned beef – and you can add in extras such as avocado or pork sausage to make it extra delicious. Middle Child has two shops in the city.

The Signature Breakfast Sandwich served at Parisian-inspired restaurant Ellie’s certainly gets people talking. The English muffin is filled with a fried egg, Cheddar, and tomato jelly, and you can customize it with bacon, sausage, smashed avocado, an extra egg, or greens. People also praise the beautiful space and the fact you can dine outdoors.

The Recovery Baguette from Baguette Magic, a popular café run by two sisters, is a favorite for those in need of a pick-me-up. It starts, of course, with a freshly baked crusty baguette, which is then filled with two scrambled eggs, bacon, prosciutto, Cheddar, tomato jelly, and salad leaves. Customers rate the spot's lovely atmosphere as well as the amazing baguettes.

If you want to dine where the locals do, head to friendly Bagel Boy in Sioux Falls. Said to be as good as any of the big names, the shop bakes its bagels daily in-house, offering flavors such as Asiago cheese, honey and oat, sun-dried tomato, sesame seed, 'everything' seasoning, and garlic. The Breakfast Boy, featuring egg and cheese, an optional sausage, salad, and your choice of sauce, is always a winner.

Former food truck Biscuit Love's specialties are flaky, buttery biscuits and 'Bonuts' (fried biscuit donuts) – so you wouldn’t expect it to be responsible for the juiciest, crispiest fried chicken in the area. However, the East Nasty – a biscuit stuffed with a fried boneless chicken thigh, aged Cheddar, sausage gravy, and an egg – is guaranteed to exceed your expectations. It's available at all Biscuit Love locations, including a spot in Alabama. 

Like your breakfast with a bit of a kick? The Spicy Bacon Ciabatta at Crickles and Co. takes thick bacon and fried eggs to the next level, pairing them with sweet tomato jelly, sharp Cheddar, and a jalapeño aioli that’s just the right level of fiery. If you’re afraid that it won’t fill you up, don't worry – the sandwich also comes with a side of cheesy garlic potatoes. Plus, you can enjoy in the knowledge that everything here is made with locally sourced ingredients.

Sourcing ingredients from New York City, the surrounding tri-state area, and Austin, this popular joint serves up some of the finest bagels around. There’s one bagel in particular that keeps locals coming back for more: The Longhorn, featuring two fried eggs, Cheddar, breakfast potatoes, and Charlie’s hot sauce. You can add in your choice of protein too, from bacon to Black Forest ham. 

If you like your breakfasts hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor, the Hoss sandwich from fun and friendly Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade might just be the one for you. This delicious creation piles buttermilk fried chicken, a fried egg, bacon, Cheddar, sausage gravy, and green onions into a biscuit. Customers rave about how perfectly prepared the biscuit and gravy are – and that’s before all the delicious extras are added!

Boasting both indoor and outdoor seating, this spot is perfect whatever the weather – and its bountiful breakfast sandwich selection is hard to beat. The most popular creation is the Day Maker, featuring eggs, Cheddar, smoked bacon aioli, tomato-habanero jam, arugula, and shaved red onion, all stuffed inside a bouncy brioche bun. There’s the option to add sausage or Impossible sausage, and the egg can be swapped for tofu.

The bagels from The Bagel Baker are as fresh as they come, with a new batch kettle-boiled and stone-baked each morning. Customers love the BB on Broadway: flavorful Italian sausage or smoked bacon, egg, hash browns, and American cheese, served on your choice of bagel or rye bread. Customers say the price is more than fair, and that it definitely fills you up.

The go-to breakfast sandwich in Seattle is the Spanish Fly, from lauded coffee and biscuit spot Morsel. To make it, prosciutto, a fried egg, Manchego cheese, arugula, and pepper aioli are stuffed into your choice of biscuit (the Cheddar and chive variety always goes down a treat). Feel free to customize it with honey butter, tomato jelly, or house pickled jalapeños. 

If you’re looking for an unfussy yet delicious breakfast, this ultra-savory creation from independently owned Sarah’s on Main is a must-try. The cafe’s signature sandwich features fluffy scrambled eggs, caramelized onions, Cheddar, and crispy bacon on salty bread. It may be simple, but customers say it's just the thing for a laid-back brunch.

Taking French toast to the next level, the Monte Cristo layers ham, bacon, egg, Monterey Jack, and Cheddar between two slices of sweet, crisp, caramelized bread. It’s served at highly rated family restaurant Mad Rooster Cafe, which has a buzzy atmosphere and attentive service. There are two locations, in Kenosha and Milwaukee.

Popular Cheyenne spot Central Cafe is known for its bacon and egg breakfast sandwich, layered with avocado, Cheddar, and garlic aioli, and packed into a freshly baked, flaky croissant. If you're more into bagels, you can also order a cream cheese–filled variety, which is equally delicious. Customers also rave about the friendly staff and great coffee.

Now discover the ooziest grilled cheese sandwich in every state

Last updated by Lottie Woodrow.