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Best Breakfast and Brunch in Gig Harbor

Best breakfast and brunch in Gig Harbor, about 15 minutes from Olalla Bay: Devoted Kiss Cafe and NetShed No. 9 on the waterfront, Sunday brunch at Anthony's, pancakes at The Original Pancake House, all-day breakfast at Sunset Grill, pastries at Susanne's Bakery and Deli, and coffee at Cutter's Point Coffee.

Start the morning in Gig Harbor. The harbor does the rest.

Written by Assaf, the Olalla Bay editor. Updated October 2026.

Gig Harbor is the breakfast town for anyone staying in Olalla. It is about 15 minutes to downtown and to the Uptown area, and the morning options split neatly: waterfront brunch on Harborview Drive, pancakes and all-day breakfast up the hill, and a bakery and a local roaster to round out the trip. Hours and menus below were checked against restaurant listings in October 2026. Hours can change, so confirm before you go if a specific dish or time matters.

Practical tips for breakfast in Gig Harbor

Parking downtown is mostly street parking and small lots. Summer weekends fill up, so go early or be patient. The two waterfront brunch spots, Devoted Kiss Cafe and NetShed No. 9, draw the longest waits on sunny weekends. Arrive before 9 a.m. if you want a table without a long wait. Devoted Kiss Cafe takes no reservations and no call-ahead seating. Anthony's takes reservations, and they help on weekends. NetShed No. 9 is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so do not plan a midweek brunch there. If you would rather stay close to home one morning, Olalla Bay Market serves breakfast and coffee five minutes from the house. Pair a morning paddle with brunch after: the kayaking guide has the timing.

Devoted Kiss Cafe

The waterfront brunch pick, with marina views and a playful streak. Everything is made from scratch in house, the coffee is Cutter's Point, and up to 90 percent of the menu can be customized gluten-free. The banana bread French toast, pulled pork Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and ham and egg croissant are the orders regulars name. Mimosas and brunch cocktails are part of the deal. Open at 7 a.m. every day, and no reservations, so weekends reward the early.

Practical details: Devoted Kiss Cafe

NetShed No. 9

Breakfast in a historic netshed, right on the water. The building is the attraction and the food earns it: lemon curd and blueberry French toast, ricotta and sourdough pancakes, and a skillet of warm cinnamon rolls that feeds the table. Savory options include scrambles, a stuffed biscuit, and a smothered mission burrito. The patio is open year-round as weather permits, and mimosas are on the menu for guests over 21. Note the midweek closure: no Tuesday or Wednesday.

Practical details: NetShed No. 9

Anthony's at Gig Harbor

The Sunday brunch pick for a slower, waterfront morning. Anthony's sits in the Finholm Marketplace right on the harbor, with the marina on one side and Mount Rainier on the other when the sky cooperates. The restaurant opens at 10 a.m. on Sundays and lists weekend brunch. Guests report brunch dishes such as blueberry crepes, a San Juan Scramble with scrambled eggs, cheese, and avocado, clam chowder, and blueberry coffee cake. The downstairs Shoreline Room lounge feels like being on the water itself. Reservations help on weekends.

Practical details: Anthony's at Gig Harbor

The Original Pancake House

The pancake pick, and the best family breakfast bet. The menu covers pancakes, waffles, crepes, omelettes, and eggs Benedict, all made fresh daily. Regulars name the buttermilk pancakes, blueberry pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes, and biscuits with sausage gravy. Four-egg omelettes come with a choice of buttermilk pancakes or grilled potatoes. The dining room is straightforward and family-friendly, with a kids menu.

Practical details: The Original Pancake House

Sunset Grill

The all-day breakfast pick near Uptown Gig Harbor. Sunset Grill serves breakfast all day, which makes it the fallback when the waterfront spots have lines or when you want eggs late in the day. The breakfast menu includes two eggs any style with a choice of meat, a Sunset Hash of corned beef hash with peppers, onions, cheese, and poached eggs, biscuit and country sausage gravy, eggs Benedict, and Swedish crepes with lingonberries. It opens at 6 a.m. daily.

Practical details: Sunset Grill

Susanne's Bakery and Deli

The bakery pick, one block up from the NetShed on Harborview Drive. Susanne's has served Gig Harbor homemade breads, pastries, cakes, and sandwiches since 1997. The pastry case is the draw in the morning: chocolate croissants, kouign amann, and cake slices, plus sandwiches and paninis for a later start. It is a small, local shop, so go for a quiet pastry and coffee morning rather than a full brunch spread.

Practical details: Susanne's Bakery and Deli

Cutter's Point Coffee, Flagship

Gig Harbor's own roaster, and the coffee stop for the morning. The flagship on Olympic Drive has a big stone fireplace, a garden out back, and small-batch beans worth the detour off the waterfront. The iced salted caramel latte has a real following, and the affogato is the right call on a warm afternoon. The shop also lists bakery items and grab-and-go salads and sandwiches. You may have had their coffee already: Devoted Kiss Cafe pours Cutter's Point, so breakfast and this place are one continuous caffeine loop.

Practical details: Cutter's Point Coffee, Flagship

Questions people ask

How far is Gig Harbor breakfast from Olalla Bay?
About 15 minutes to downtown Gig Harbor and to the Uptown area, with no traffic. Every spot on this list is in one of those two areas, so one drive covers all of them.
Which Gig Harbor breakfast spots have a water view?
Devoted Kiss Cafe and NetShed No. 9 sit right on the harbor. Anthony's at Gig Harbor overlooks the marina and Mount Rainier on clear days. Ask for a window or patio table.
Do Gig Harbor brunch spots take reservations?
Anthony's at Gig Harbor takes reservations, and they help on weekends. Devoted Kiss Cafe takes no reservations and no call-ahead seating. For the other spots, arrive early on weekends instead of counting on a booking.
Where can I get gluten-free breakfast in Gig Harbor?
Devoted Kiss Cafe says up to 90 percent of its menu can be customized gluten-free. Cutter's Point Coffee lists gluten-free snack options. Check with each restaurant on the day, since menus change.
What time should I arrive for weekend brunch in Gig Harbor?
Before 9 a.m. for the waterfront spots. Devoted Kiss Cafe and NetShed No. 9 fill up fast on sunny weekends, and NetShed No. 9 is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so plan around that.
Where can I get breakfast all day in Gig Harbor?
Sunset Grill serves breakfast all day. It opens at 6 a.m. daily, closes at 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday, and stays open until 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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