Depending on which side you are of the island and how early you wake up, and of course if you're not having breakfast at your hotel, there are many options to choose from. If you know of places, please do send me an email. Both sides of the island have Subway franchises for those who are used to it and don't want to try anything new.

French St. Martin

Orient Beach
Most of the beach cafés serve breakfast. I suggest La Playa for stylish food and bang for your buck right at the beach.

Grand Case
As soon as you enter Grand Case from the Marigot direction you will see a sign that you can't enter the street on the left, that is the main boulevard where all the restaurants are located. Park your car around here and go look up right at this corner the Portofino place. They have fresh french bread sandwiches, croissants, french pastries and great coffee. If I do get a breakfast, I am getting it here. The also have American breakfast with eggs and orange juice.

Concordia
You know, I love this place, but don't know the name. I love their fresh french bread sandwiches. Bread is fresh since they are also a bakery. I also have great dificulty explaining how to find it. Concordia is a place you can easily get lost. I will drive up there again and update you later. Sorry

Dutch St. Maarten

Simpson Bay
Cappuccino Diner is open 24hrs a day and has an open deck. They have a full breakfast menu featuring omelets, pancakes and French toast.

Zee Best, is a place that has been voted by many as the best breakfast spot on the island. They have fresh croissants, pastries, baked goods fresh juices and huge coffee selection. I personally love the mushroom & cheese sandwich. Great atmosphere, lots of people and very successful. They are located at Simpson Bay Yacht Club. Just park your car anywhere and you'll find them close to the dock entrance. They also have a location at the Marina in Port de Plaisance. Don't be mistaken with Top Carrot also located at Simpson Bay Yacht Club. This is a more vegetarian and a bit bohemian-upscale breakfast and dinner place. All is fresh and health is the common nominator here. Here they also serve fresh fruit and vegetables juices you have never tasted before in your life. Greatly recommended.

Philipsburg
Kangaroo Court Café is located at the Hendrik Straat the street right of the Courthouse building on Front Street. It is suggested to park you car at the Government Administration Building parking lot (Clem Labega Square) which is a paid parking, but you'll save yourself the hassle of finding a parking spot. Kangaroo Court Café is a place you must check out. They have the best coffee selection and great baked items. They have a tropical court yard in the back with a waterfall and tropical birds.

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