Breakfast and brunch in Sayulita
Chilaquiles, eggs any way, fresh juice and good coffee: breakfast is a Sayulita institution, and most places serve it until early afternoon.
Start here · Centro · 2 min from the plaza
Alto Alto Rooftop Restaurant
A two-level rooftop over Avenida Revolución serving Mediterranean plates with Mexican touches: mezze, spanakopita, zarandeado snapper, and Sayshuka at brunch. Two-for-one spritzes from 5pm and live music most evenings; come up for sunset. Brunch closed Wednesdays.
What to know
- A café breakfast or brunch dish typically costs about 120 to 250 pesos in 2026. destinationlesstravel.com
- Most breakfast cafés open around 8am and close between 2 and 4:30pm, and several shut one weekday, often Monday or Tuesday. bucketlistbri.com
- The best-known brunch spots often have a wait at peak brunch hours in high season, so earlier is easier. whereandwander.com
- Some cafés are cash only or take cards only above a minimum spend, so bring pesos. destinationlesstravel.com
Anchor Cafe
A small café half a block from the plaza on Calle Marlín, open from 8am for smoothie bowls, sourdough toast, bagels and cold brew, with plenty for vegans. Free wifi and seats inside and out make it an easy morning stop.
Buonissimo Cafe and Gelato
Gelato, crepes and bubble waffles at low prices. Paying in pesos avoids a poor card exchange rate.
Miscelánea Sayulita
Popular café with a tucked-away patio and AC inside; chilaquiles, gluten-free pancakes and specialty lattes.
Sur38
Upscale and air-conditioned; French toast at breakfast, short ribs, tuna and tapas at dinner. A top date-night pick.
William's
Huge portions at great value, handmade blue-corn tortillas, vegan options and wood-grilled pescado zarandeado.
YAH-YAH Sayulita Café
Modern café with AC and a shaded porch; gluten-free and vegan options, waffles and specialty coffee. On the pricier side.
Alquimista
Family-owned breakfast spot with porch seating; chilaquiles and smoothies are the draws.
Buenas Olas Café
A family café on Avenida Revolución on the north side, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm: espresso and pour-over, sourdough waffles and toasts from about MX$120, and vegan and gluten-free plates. Free wifi, air conditioning and a corner for kids.
Panadería Bakery
Small bakery with baguettes and desserts that also serves tacos and Mexican snacks.
Pákeke Sayulita
Tiny breakfast spot famous for thin, airy pancakes and molletes, plus strong coffee. No wifi by design.
Marea Café
Quiet, shaded café in a small plaza with a garden view. Good coffee, smoothies, banana bread and poached eggs.
Northside Cafe
Breakfast institution since 2012 with fluffy pancakes, house salsas and fresh juices; now open for dinner too. Cards carry a 5% surcharge.
Cafetería Northswell Sabor Natural
Hearty vegan food in a surf-themed upstairs room: soy chorizo burritos, vegan omelettes and smoothie bowls.
Bonito Cafe
Calm north-end café with a rooftop yoga studio; known for açaí bowls and a smoked salmon and brie bagel.
Café El Espresso
Long-running café in a yellow building by the plaza, serving breakfast all day; green chilaquiles, steak and eggs, mango smoothies and lattes, with patio seats facing the square.
Choco Banana
Long-standing plaza café open from early morning, named for its chocolate-dipped frozen bananas; big breakfast and lunch menu, French toast, good coffee and people-watching from the patio.
Kahlo Restaurante y Bar
Restaurant and bar that pours only Mexican spirits, with guided tastings of tequila, mezcal, raicilla and sotol. Pork belly, brisket and catch-of-the-day tacos; on the pricier side.
El Sabor de La Tía
A small Mexican kitchen on Avenida Revolución for breakfast and lunch, with plates to eat there or take away.
Ramos & Lattes
Espresso bar and flower shop on Calle José Mariscal: coffee, croissants and matcha, and flowers to take away.
Casa Gourmet French Bakery & Café
French bakery and café on Mariscal run by the former owner of Bicyclette: same-day bread, croissants and pain au chocolat, plus quiche, salads and sandwiches to eat in or take away.
Cafetería Marías de Astal
Small cafe on Calle Gaviotas in the center, open from 7am most days for coffee and morning food, with short Sunday hours.
Loncheria Martha
Small family-run lonchería on Calle Gaviota in the centre serving Mexican breakfasts and lunches, Monday to Saturday until 3pm.
Sr. Jaibo
Family-run seafood spot in the center serving from breakfast on; tuna tostadas, tropical yellow ceviche, crab enchiladas and fish and shrimp tacos.
Tip: Many breakfast spots close by mid-afternoon and take one day a week off, so check before you walk over.
Written by sayulita.co from our own research, checked October 2026; nothing here is paid for. Owners can claim their place to add photos and hours.