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Breakfast in Sussex County NJ ranges from classic diners with all day pancakes to a French bakery cafe and a farm style kitchen in downtown Newton. Our team put together seven spots in six towns, from Sparta and Newton to Ogdensburg, Franklin, Hopatcong and Sussex borough, each one serving breakfast as of fall 2026.
For each place you will find the address, the hours or ordering hours posted on its official page, and the breakfast dishes on its current menu. Hours shift with the seasons, especially around the holidays, so check before you head out.
How we picked these breakfast spots
We only included places with a current official website or live online ordering page, and we only list menu items and hours that appear there. We did not invent ratings, reviews or rankings. Where we already covered a spot in one of our town guides, we say so and link it.
7 places for breakfast and brunch in Sussex County
1. Cafe Pierrot, Sparta
Cafe Pierrot is a French bakery and cafe at 19 Sparta Avenue in Sparta that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner along with coffee and fresh baked goods. Per its website, the Sparta cafe is open Monday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and closed Sunday. That makes it a strong weekday option when you want a pastry with your eggs. Phone: 973-729-0988.
2. Sparta Classic Diner, Sparta
Sparta Classic Diner at 80 Woodport Road serves breakfast seven days a week, and its site calls out fluffy pancakes and sizzling bacon among its breakfast favorites. Posted hours are Sunday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., so it works for an early breakfast or a late meal. Phone: 973-729-2425. Pair it with our guide to things to do in Sparta.
3. The Farmer’s Daughter, Newton
The Farmer’s Daughter at 161 to 165 Spring Street pairs a restaurant with a market of local products, antiques, gifts and gourmet foods. Per its website, Sunday dining runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., which makes it a natural late morning stop, and Wednesday through Saturday the kitchen serves 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. Phone: 973-383-0440. We also feature it in our guide to where to eat in Newton.
4. Gemma’s Country Kitchen, Ogdensburg
Gemma’s Country Kitchen is at 334 Main Street in Ogdensburg, a short drive from the Sterling Hill Mining Museum. The online menu covers the classics: a meat, egg and cheese sandwich, short stacks of pancakes, extra thick French toast, a western omelet and a hearty plate of two eggs, two sausage patties and two pancakes. Online ordering runs 8 a.m. to 1:40 p.m., so this is a morning and lunch stop.
5. Sunny Side Cafe, Franklin
Sunny Side Cafe at 3290 Route 94 (Franklin mailing address) is built around breakfast. The menu lists a full lineup of benedicts, including a classic, a Jersey benny, a lox benny and a hot honey chicken benny, plus chocolate chip pancakes, strawberry cheesecake stuffed French toast, chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash and steel cut oatmeal. Its ordering page shows a 7 a.m. Sunday opening. Phone: 973-553-4245.
6. Hopatcong Diner, Hopatcong
Hopatcong Diner at 30 Hopatchung Road keeps it simple with eggs benedict, western omelettes, homemade pancakes, French toast, Belgian waffles and a Hopatcong wrap. Online ordering runs 8 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. It also appears in our guide to where to eat in Hopatcong.
7. Old Stone, Sussex
Old Stone at 13 Mill Street in Sussex borough is a breakfast and brunch spot with omelets, pancakes, three slice French toast, egg sandwiches on a roll and house oatmeal. Hours vary, so check before you go. Read more in our roundup of the best restaurants in Sussex.
Breakfast by town at a glance
Sussex County covers a lot of ground, so here is a quick way to find the closest plate of pancakes:
- Sparta: Cafe Pierrot on Sparta Avenue for pastries and a French cafe breakfast, or Sparta Classic Diner on Woodport Road for a full diner menu.
- Newton: The Farmer’s Daughter on Spring Street, with a market to browse after you eat.
- Ogdensburg: Gemma’s Country Kitchen on Main Street, a good fuel stop before a morning at the mining museum.
- Franklin area: Sunny Side Cafe on Route 94, the deepest benedict and French toast menu on this list.
- Hopatcong: Hopatcong Diner on Hopatchung Road, close to the lake.
- Sussex borough: Old Stone on Mill Street, a short drive from High Point State Park.
Not sure which town is which? Our guide to all 24 Sussex County towns explains where each one sits and what it is known for.
Planning a group breakfast or brunch
For a bigger table, the diners are the easiest choice. Sparta Classic Diner and Hopatcong Diner both keep long hours, which gives you flexibility on timing. For a smaller, slower meal with a little shopping, The Farmer’s Daughter pairs a Sunday meal with its market of local goods and gifts. If your group wants pastries more than plates, Cafe Pierrot’s bakery case and coffee bar make a good start to a day in Sparta. Whatever you choose, call ahead with a party of six or more so the kitchen can plan.
Know before you go
- Weekends fill up. Saturday and Sunday mornings are the busiest time at any breakfast spot. Arrive early or aim for a weekday.
- Check Sunday hours. Cafe Pierrot’s Sparta cafe is closed Sunday, while The Farmer’s Daughter opens at 10 a.m. on Sundays and is closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Holiday weeks. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Many kitchens adjust hours that week, so call ahead.
- Need coffee first? See our list of the best coffee shops in Sussex County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Sussex County breakfast spots stay open late?
Sparta Classic Diner serves breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner seven days a week and is open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Hopatcong Diner’s online ordering runs until 8:45 p.m. Call ahead if you want breakfast dishes late in the day.
Where is a good Sunday brunch spot in Newton?
The Farmer’s Daughter on Spring Street serves from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays, per its website.
Which Sussex County breakfast spot opens earliest?
Sunny Side Cafe in Franklin shows a 7 a.m. Sunday opening on its ordering page. Several of the other spots on this list open at 8 a.m.
Is there a French cafe for breakfast in Sussex County?
Yes. Cafe Pierrot in Sparta is a French bakery and cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
Where can I get eggs benedict in Sussex County?
Sunny Side Cafe in Franklin lists several benedicts, and Hopatcong Diner lists eggs benedict on its menu.
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Primary sources for this guide: Cafe Pierrot, Sparta Classic Diner, The Farmer’s Daughter, Gemma’s Country Kitchen ordering page, Sunny Side Cafe menu, Hopatcong Diner ordering page and Old Stone ordering page.
Featured photo: stock image of a breakfast platter, for illustration only. Photo by Shameel mukkath via Pexels.
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