Best Breakfast and Brunch in Joplin
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Joplin
These Joplin picks range from full-service diners and brunch restaurants to coffee shops with breakfast food. Addresses and current-operation details are drawn from official or local tourism pages; descriptions reflect those pages and diner reviews.
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The Bruncheonette
424 N. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801
The Bruncheonette is a local American breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant on historic Route 66. It sources food from local farms, dairies, and bakeries, and diners praise its benedicts, poutine, sandwiches, and specials.
Joplin Café
2330 W. 20th Street, Joplin, MO 64804
Joplin Café is a diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reviews describe generous portions and a down-home atmosphere, and mention its country-style breakfasts and pancakes.
Sunrise Cafe
649 S. Duquesne Road, Joplin, MO 64801
Sunrise Cafe serves breakfast and lunch throughout the day. The local tourism listing says it is open seven days a week, and identifies breakfast and lunch as its focus.
Jimmy’s Egg
1611 S. Range Line Road, Joplin, MO 64804
Jimmy’s Egg is a breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant serving a wide range of classic and less traditional morning dishes. Reviewers praise the breakfast and coffee, as well as the clean, pleasant atmosphere.
First Watch
3231 S. Rangeline Road, Joplin, MO 64804
First Watch serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with traditional choices and a rotating seasonal menu. Review summaries mention fresh food and health-conscious options, and diners praise its Million Dollar Bacon and lemon ricotta pancakes.
Joplin Avenue Coffee Company
506 S. Joplin Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801
Joplin Avenue Coffee Company is a downtown coffee shop offering drinks and food including pastries, bagels, and wraps. Its own site features specialty coffee and pastries, while reviews mention its coffee, smoothies, and breakfast items.
Cup O Joe Coffee Company
901 S. Maiden Lane, Joplin, MO
Cup O Joe Coffee Company is a local coffee shop with breakfast food. Its menu highlights biscuits with gravy, a ham-and-egg croissant, and a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel.
Red Onion Espressoria
1007 E. 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804
Red Onion Espressoria is a casual cafe known chiefly for sandwiches, salads, and soups, with brunch among its listed meal types. Reviews particularly note fresh food, sandwich-and-salad combinations, and friendly service.