Breakfast & Coffee

Kickstart Your Day

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day — one bite of the delicious, homecooked breakfasts around Defiance County and you’ll be inclined to agree. Enjoy a hearty meal with the rising sun — the toughest part is deciding whether you prefer your eggs scrambled or over easy, bacon or sausage, or hashbrowns or home fries. Need a little caffeination to fuel your impending exploration? No matter how complicated your breakfast beverage is — a decaf, iced, sugar-free, vanilla, almond milk, extra drizzle, caramel macchiato or just a plain, black pour-over — the coffee shops around Defiance County can give you that little extra pep you need to get going.


Bud’s Restaurant
Listing Title
505 W. Second Street, Defiance 43512
419.782.9101
Bud’s Restaurant has been a staple in Downtown Defiance since 1939. The family dining atmosphere makes you feel like you are eating right out of your mom’s kitchen. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Each day bringing a special that you come to know very well. You can’t go wrong with what you choose. The “Big Bud” and the […]
Cabin Fever Coffee Shop
312 Clinton Street, Defiance 43512
419.782.5400
Life’s better at the Cabin! People come to Cabin Fever for a warmly lit, lodge-styled coffee shop that offers coffee drinks, food, candy, and smiling faces!
Cosmos Family Restaurant
1824 E. Second Street, Defiance 43512
419.784.9912
A World of Flavor!! Come into Cosmos Family Restaurant for good food and a laid-back atmosphere.
Defiance Pancake House
2023 Jefferson Avenue, Defiance 43512
419.782.1111
Breakfast and Brunch Restaurant. Voted the six-county area’s “Favorite Breakfast” by The Crescent-News Readers’ Choice Awards three years in a row!
Dos Eppi’s
Listing Title
200 Clinton Street, Defiance 43512
419.782.1070
At the corner of Clinton and First Streets, Dos Eppi’s offers a complete menu of authentic South Texas and Puerto Rican family recipe dishes. “The Puerto Rican plato (plate) is not real spicy,” owner Ricardo Leal says, “It is flavorful, though.” Leal has an extensive background in the food business, having gone to culinary school in New York City. “Defiance […]
Jewell Cafe
Listing Title
27983 Jewell Road, Defiance 43512
419.497.5211
Homestyle cooking in a family atmosphere, all at a great value. Join us for a warm welcome and a memorable meal! Prime rib is our specialty!
Kissner’s Restaurant
524 Clinton Street, Defiance 43512
419.782.1116
Founded in 1928, Kissner’s is the oldest Tavern in Ohio still owned by one family. For 95 years, Kissner’s has served Defiance breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night munchies and beverages. From omelets to pork brain, they have a full-service menu for everyone with a great kid’s menu too!
Magpie’s Family Restaurant
1544 St. Rt. 18, Hicksville 43526
419.542.0857
At Magpie’s Family Restaurant, we believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day—that’s why we serve it all day long! Home to specials every day of the week.  Stop in to see what the day’s special is or come back to enjoy our long-running staple specials. We’re the place to get a fish fry on Fridays (until 7pm), […]
Meek’s Pastry Shop
Listing Title
315 Clinton Street, Defiance 43512
419.782.4871
Meek’s has been a staple in Downtown Defiance since 1925. This local bakery has it all — donuts that melt in your mouth, a large variety of cookies, and cakes for any occasion!
Southside Cabin Fever Coffee
1882 Jefferson Avenue, Defiance 43512
Providing quality, handmade drinks with a drive-thru and cozy places to meet together inside as well.
The Rumor Mill Café
Listing Title
502 E. Second Street, Defiance, 43512
419.980.7411
Just a little place to get some good food and find out the latest gossip. Serves breakfast, lunch, and coffee.