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Breakfast at The Old Harbor Inn

Come hungry-leave inspired

At The Old Harbor Inn, breakfast is more than just a meal—it’s a cherished part of the guest experience. Each morning begins with the inviting aroma of fresh-brewed coffee and the warmth of homemade delights, lovingly prepared to start your day off right.

But what truly sets our breakfast apart is the opportunity to connect. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely morning or planning the day's adventures, our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to help. Ray might treat you to a "virtual tour" of the Chatham Break, sharing stories only a local would know, while Judy is always happy to offer personalized recommendations—from the best spots for lobster rolls to charming boutiques and hidden beaches.

Whether you’re seeking a quiet nature walk, a must-visit gallery, or the perfect place for lunch by the sea, breakfast is the ideal time to plan your day.

Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.

Breakfast Gallery

A slice of tomato frittata being lifted from a pie dish onto a white plate, on a red and white checkered tablecloth.

Breakfast Menu

Inn guests enjoy a hearty multi-course breakfast, which includes coffee, espresso, tea, juice, fresh-baked in-house goodies, cereals, granola, yogurt, and seasonal fruit. This is followed by a hot served entrée such as buttermilk pancakes, waffles, omelets, or classic quiche.

Each day guests have the option of eggs made to order instead of the entrée of the day.

Our croissant French toast with fresh strawberries and whipped cream is a feast for the eyes and taste buds, and our homemade spinach and tomato quiche, with its melt-in-your-mouth crust, is another huge hit with our guests.

Slices of glazed cranberry-orange bread on a white plate, garnished with dried cranberries and citrus zest.

Dessert with breakfast? Yes, please!

Every morning at The Old Harbor Inn begins with something freshly baked from our kitchen. Our most-requested treats include Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake, seasonal Pumpkin Squares, Cape Cod-inspired Cranberry Orange Bread, and our irresistible French Breakfast Muffins- dipped in butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Guests often tell us that starting the day with one of these specialties feels like enjoying dessert for breakfast. Come taste why breakfast is one of the highlights of staying at our Chatham bed and breakfast!

Breakfast Seating Options

Indoor Dining

Enjoy breakfast at a private table for two in our bright, east-facing breakfast room-perfect for a relaxed and cozy start to your day.

Outdoor Dining

During late spring, summer, and early fall, take advantage of our sunny deck and front patio for a beautiful outdoor breakfast experience that many guests especially love.

A lemon bar dusted with powdered sugar, served with berry sauce and lemon zest.

Special Dietary Requests

As always, there are items for our guests who have gluten or dairy-restricted diets With advanced notice, we offer options for gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and diabetic diets. We will try our best to accommodate all special requests.

A slice of quiche with a golden crust, garnished with chopped herbs, alongside a tomato wedge and spinach on a white plate.

A slice of crumb cake being served from a glass cake stand.

A stack of chocolate chip cookies on a wooden surface, with one cookie prominently displayed in the foreground.

A lemon cake dusted with powdered sugar, surrounded by lemon slices, on a checkered tablecloth next to a cup of coffee.

A loaf of cake with two slices cut, displayed on a blue plate with a checkered napkin in the background.

A single cinnamon-sugar muffin on a white plate, with additional muffins in the background on a green serving platter.

A plate of waffles topped with strawberries and drizzled with syrup, accompanied by crispy bacon and a glass of orange juice.

A crumbly apple cake with strawberries on a white plate.

A yellow omelette filled with mushrooms and tomatoes, garnished with chives, served alongside crispy bacon.

A baked frittata topped with tomato slices, surrounded by fresh vegetables and ingredients on a checkered tablecloth.

A cup of coffee next to two powdered sugar-dusted madeleines on a plate.

Two poached eggs on English muffins, topped with hollandaise sauce and chives, served on a white plate.

A plate of jam-filled cookies drizzled with icing.

Enjoy Our House Made Treats Daily

Return to the Inn from a day of exploring Chatham and Cape Cod to the warm welcome of our signature baked goods and refreshments. Savor a decadent treat by the fire in our inviting living room, linger on the garden patio, or indulge in the comfort of your private guest room. Guests often ask for our recipes—and you’ll find many of them in our best-selling Old Harbor Inn Cookbook, featuring more than 100 favorites from our kitchen. At The Old Harbor Inn, every detail is designed to make you feel at home—only better.

The Old Harbor Inn Recipe Book

Make our Delicious Recipes at Home

If you would like to try our recipes at home, you can purchase The Old Harbor Inn Cookbook at the inn, or we can ship it to you at no additional charge! The price of the book is $25 and contains over 100 recipes. The recipes in the book are ones we have made for nearly all of the 30+ years that we have owned the inn.