Corpus Christi/ Food & Drinks
Published on August 26, 2019
Corpus Christi's 3 best spots to score inexpensive breakfast and brunchJB's German Bakery & Cafe. | Photo: Kris O./Yelp

Craving breakfast and brunch food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breakfast and brunch restaurants around Corpus Christi, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. JB's German Bakery & Cafe

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Topping the list is JB's German Bakery & Cafe. Located at 15137 S. Padre Island Drive, the German bakery is the highest-rated budget-friendly breakfast and brunch restaurant in Corpus Christi, boasting 4.5 stars out of 276 reviews on Yelp. The spot specializes in German baked goods such as cakes, pies, strudels, cookies, rolls and other breads and pastries, and it also serves full breakfasts like Belgian waffles, pancakes and omelets.

2. Gordo's American Eats

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Next up is Gordo's American Eats, situated at 4506 Baldwin Blvd. With four stars out of 28 reviews on Yelp, the casual New American diner has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable breakfast or brunch option. Look for omelets, breakfast sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and French toast on the menu.

3. El Jalisco Grill

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Bay Area's El Jalisco Grill, located at 1813 Ennis Joslin Road, Suite 113, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Mexican restaurant, which serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, 4.5 stars out of 55 reviews. For breakfast/brunch, the restaurant offers a variety of burritos and sandwiches filled with eggs, fresh vegetables and seasoned meats.


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