BREAKFAST-EXPRESS – American
A Busch Boulevard breakfast operation founded by Chef Stephen, who came up through Tampa hotel and restaurant kitchens after serving in the Navy. The griddle fires at half past six Tuesday through Friday, seven on Saturday, and is done by early afternoon. Signature sandwiches carry first names: the Jim with bacon, the Joe with sausage, the Steve with ham, the Jewels with turkey bacon, each stacked with egg and cheese on a hoagie roll. Homemade sausage gravy goes over biscuits in two sizes. Burritos, egg bowls, the Big AL bowl, and chicken strips with tater tots round the board out.
903 W Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 813-352-6171 https://breakfast-express.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS
Dairy-Free at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS
BREAKFAST-EXPRESS in Tampa has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Al, Breakfast Bowl and The Steve. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS
BREAKFAST-EXPRESS in Tampa has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Breakfast Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS
BREAKFAST-EXPRESS in Tampa has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Al, Breakfast Bowl and The Steve. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS
BREAKFAST-EXPRESS in Tampa has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Big Al. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS
BREAKFAST-EXPRESS in Tampa has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Al, Breakfast Bowl and The Steve. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS
BREAKFAST-EXPRESS in Tampa has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Al, Breakfast Bowl and The Steve. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS
BREAKFAST-EXPRESS in Tampa has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Al, Breakfast Bowl and The Steve. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS
BREAKFAST-EXPRESS in Tampa has 7 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Biscuits & Gravy, Big Al and Breakfast Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| The Steve | 0 g | 50.7 g |
| Breakfast Bowl | 79.7 g | 28.4 g |
| Big Al | 17 g | 22.9 g |
| Chicken & Waffles | 40.3 g | 21 g |
| Signature Breakfast Sandwich | 4.2 g | 14.6 g |
| Biscuits & Gravy | 13.9 g | 8.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Signature Dishes
- Biscuits & Gravy: Homemade biscuits topped with Southern-style gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken & Waffles: Southern-style fried chicken served with waffles Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Burritos
- Signature Breakfast Sandwich: Chef Stephen's signature breakfast sandwich Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Steve: Part of the Breakfast Express Royal Family Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Jewel: Part of the Breakfast Express Royal Family Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Big Al: Hearty sandwich for extreme hunger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Jim: Sandwich with swagger and mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito: Hearty burrito made with care Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Bowls
- Breakfast Bowl: Southern-style breakfast bowl Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Frequently Asked Questions about BREAKFAST-EXPRESS
- Is BREAKFAST-EXPRESS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. BREAKFAST-EXPRESS has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Al, Breakfast Bowl and The Steve.
- What can I eat at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS on a dairy-free diet?
- Big Al, Breakfast Bowl and The Steve carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BREAKFAST-EXPRESS have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Big Al and Breakfast Bowl.
- Is BREAKFAST-EXPRESS gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at BREAKFAST-EXPRESS?
- Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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