The Breakfast House – American
The Breakfast House hums with the comforting clatter of a classic morning haunt, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of sizzling bacon and freshly brewed coffee. Hearty, farm-inspired plates like the "Iowa Farmer" and cheese-laden omelettes arrive steaming from the griddle, offering a soulful tribute to the traditional American breakfast. This sun-drenched neighborhood staple invites guests to start their day with generous portions and rustic flavors that feel like a warm, culinary embrace.
820 6th Street Southwest, Cedar Rapids IA 52404 http://thebreakfasthouse.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests love the flavorful seafood dishes and the comfortable, inviting setting that makes for a memorable group dining experience. Celebrated for its attentive service, reviewers highlight how the accommodating staff ensures a seamless meal, while standout dishes include the fresh and tasty seafood selections.
Menu
Omelettes
Made with three eggs and served with your choice of American fries or hash browns and choice of toast.
- The Iowa Farmer - $7.99: Bacon, sausage, ham, cheddar, Swiss, and American cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cowboy Omelette - $7.99: Ham, grilled onions, peppers, cheddar, Swiss, and American cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- George's Combo - $8.49: Stuffed with ham, peppers, onion, mushrooms, hash browns, and topped with cheddar, Swiss, and American cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak 'n Shroom - $9.49: Seasoned and grilled sirloin steak with sautéed mushrooms, cheddar, Swiss, and American cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Florentine - $9.29: Oven roasted turkey, sautéed spinach, tomato, cheddar, Swiss, and American cheese with Hollandaise sauce on top Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Omelette - $8.99: Fresh garden tomato, onion, green pepper, spinach, mushrooms, cheddar, Swiss, and American cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cheesehead - $7.49: Melted cheddar, Swiss, and American cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Create Your Own Omelette - $7.49: Includes two ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Specialty Breakfasts
- Breakfast Burrito - $8.49: Flour tortilla with three scrambled eggs, green pepper, onion, sausage, and cheddar topped with salsa. Served with American fries or hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Griller - $8.49: Choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, with scrambled eggs and melted provolone cheese served on marble rye. Served with American fries or hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $8.49: Two poached eggs on an English muffin with ham smothered in Hollandaise sauce and served with your choice of American fries or hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits & Gravy - $6.49: Two fresh biscuits topped with sausage gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Half Order Biscuits & Gravy - $3.49: Half order biscuits topped with sausage gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch
Pancakes & More
- Buttermilk Pancakes (1) - $2.29 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Short Stack Pancakes (2) - $4.29 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Full Stack Pancakes (3) - $6.29 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Classic - $7.79: Two buttermilk pancakes and your choice of bacon, sausage, ham or kielbasa Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgian Waffle - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Waffle Slammer - $7.99: Belgian waffle, two eggs and your choice of bacon, sausage, ham or kielbasa Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancake Wraps - $7.49: Two buttermilk pancakes rolled with scrambled eggs and choice of bacon or sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Slammer - $7.29: Choice of two pancakes or two french toast, with two eggs and your choice of bacon, sausage, ham, or kielbasa Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sunrise Cakes - $5.49: Two buttermilk pancakes filled with low fat granola, strawberries or blueberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Stuffed French Toast - $7.29: Cinnamon and brown sugar french toast stuffed with cream cheese and choice of fresh strawberries or blueberries topped with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $4.99: Three thick slices of Texas toast dipped in cinnamon and brown sugar and grilled golden brown Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crepes - $5.99: Strawberry and cream cheese, blueberry and cream cheese, or banana nut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Plain Crepes - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Traditional Breakfasts
- One Egg Breakfast - $3.99: With hash browns or American fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs Breakfast - $4.99: With hash browns or American fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corned Beef Hash & Eggs - $8.49: Steaming corned beef hash, two eggs and hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shipwreck - $7.29: Three scrambled eggs mixed with American fries and served with toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak & Eggs - $10.99: 6 oz. prime sirloin with two eggs, served with your choice of American fries or hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork Chop & Eggs - $7.99: Lightly seasoned and grilled with two eggs, served with your choice of American fries or hash browns Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Country Fried Steak & Eggs - $9.49: Chicken fried steak topped with sausage gravy and two eggs. Served with American fries or hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
Skillets
- The Monster Skillet - $9.49: Bacon, ham, sausage, green pepper, onion, and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- South of the Border Skillet - $9.49: Mexican seasoned beef, onion, green pepper, and cheddar cheese topped with salsa and sour cream Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Jo-Jo's Original Skillet - $9.49: Grilled sausage, green pepper, onion, and cheddar cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Country Fried Steak Skillet - $8.29: Country fried steak, onion, cheddar cheese, and sausage gravy Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Prime Skillet - $9.99: Seasoned steak, mushrooms, onion, and tomato topped with cheddar Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Barnyard Skillet - $9.49: Bacon, mushrooms, and onion over an open-faced biscuit and smothered with sausage gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches
Served with your choice of french fries, house salad, or soup.
- Signature Hamburger - $5.99: Angus Beef patty Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $7.99: Angus Beef patty with cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cowboy Burger - $8.49: 1/3 lb. burger topped with crispy bacon, cheese, and BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $8.49: 1/3 lb. burger topped with grilled onion, Swiss, and American cheese on toasted rye bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $8.49: Loaded with grilled mushrooms and Swiss Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Iowa Pork Tenderloin - $8.49: Tenderized pork loin, fried golden brown or grilled Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Filet Sandwich - $8.49: All white meat chicken filet served grilled or breaded Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monte Cristo - $8.99: Battered and grilled Texas toast filled with turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Hot Roast Beef or Turkey - $8.49: Smothered with gravy and served with mashed potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $8.49: Albacore tuna salad with tomato and melted provolone cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sandwich - $8.49: Golden fried cod served with tartar sauce spread Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Steak Sandwich - $7.49: Sliced beef smothered in sautéed onion, green pepper, and mushrooms topped with melted Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip - $6.99: Tender slices of beef served on a hoagie bun with a side of au jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Club - $8.49: Three layers of toast filled with ham, turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, and American cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- B.L.T. - $7.49: Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on choice of toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken B.L.T. Wrap - $7.49: Chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and choice of ranch or honey mustard rolled in a flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- Chef Salad - $8.49: Mixed greens, ham, turkey, roast beef, cheddar cheese, onion, green pepper, croutons, tomato, and hard boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $8.49: Mixed greens with grilled chicken, tomato, green pepper, bacon, red onion, and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $3.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup & Salad Combo - $6.49: House salad and a cup of homemade soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Soup (Cup) - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Soup (Bowl) - $3.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Chili (Cup) - $3.49: Topped with onion and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Chili (Bowl) - $4.49: Topped with onion and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Chicken Strips - $6.99: Six chicken strips Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $7.99: Chicken and cheese quesadilla served with salsa and sour cream Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- American Fries or Hash Browns - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered French Fries - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toast - $1.29 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Peanut Butter - $0.25
- Oatmeal - $2.29 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grits - $2.29 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon Roll - $2.99 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon, Sausage, or Ham - $2.49 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Polish Kielbasa - $2.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef Hash - $2.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage Gravy - $1.49
- One Egg - $0.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cottage Cheese - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Fresh Salsa - $0.99
- Sour Cream - $0.5
- Loaded Baked Potato - $2.99: Bacon, cheddar cheese, butter, and sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Potato - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Ice Cream Sundae - $1.99: Vanilla ice cream with your choice of caramel, fudge, or chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Kid's Menu
Includes pop, juice or milk.
- Mickey Mouse Cake - $4.29: Pancake with one scrambled egg and two bacon or two sausage links Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kid's French Toast - $4.29: One slice of french toast with one scrambled egg and two bacon or two sausage links Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kid's Chicken Strips - $4.29: Two chicken strips with french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's Cheeseburger - $4.99: Cheeseburger and french fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Dog - $3.79: Corn dog and french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac 'n Cheese - $3.79: Mac 'n cheese and french fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee - $1.49
- Hot Tea - $1.49: Regular or Green Tea
- Fresh Brewed Iced Tea - $1.99
- Milk (Small) - $1.49: 2%, Chocolate, or Strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Milk (Large) - $1.99: 2%, Chocolate, or Strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresh Homemade Lemonade - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Juice (Small) - $1.49: Orange, Grapefruit, V-8, Apple, Pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Juice (Large) - $1.99: Orange, Grapefruit, V-8, Apple, Pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Hot Chocolate - $1.99
- Soda - $1.69: Coke Products
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