Sunrise Cafe
Bay St. Louis, MS
A small Bay St. Louis breakfast and plate-lunch diner on Reese Street with fluffy pancakes, omelets, Philly sandwiches.
Atmosphere
Sunrise Cafe sits in a strip-mall spot on Reese Street, away from the beach and pointed more at locals than at the Old Town crowd. Reviewers call it cozy and comfortable, and the friendly staff keeps things moving even when the room is busy. Nothing here is trying to be a scene. That is the appeal. If you have spent a morning in Old Town eating pastries and want an actual plate of eggs, this is the counter-weight, and the prices reviewers mention are reasonable for the portions.
What to Order
Start with the pancakes. Reviewers single out the blueberry ones as fluffy. The omelets, ham and cheese among them, are a solid second choice, and the breakfast sandwiches, including a biscuit version, travel well if you are heading out to the beach. The official description also promises Philly sandwiches and hot plate lunches, and reviewers mention the Philly steak burrito, red beans and rice, broccoli cheese soup, and a chicken salad sandwich. Ask what the kitchen is running for lunch when you sit down. Menu items and prices can change.
Good to Know
Sunrise is a weekday breakfast and lunch operation. Coastal Mississippi's listing shows Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday 6:30 a.m. to noon, while TripAdvisor lists 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and shows weekends closed. Because those sources disagree, treat Saturday as uncertain and check the cafe's Facebook page or call before a weekend visit. Sunday looks closed. The restaurant is small, so a big group at 8 a.m. on a busy morning may wait for a table. Parking is in the strip's lot. The website is an official Facebook page rather than a standalone site, which is the best place to see daily specials.
Our Take
This is the place for a real breakfast in Bay St. Louis, the pancakes and omelet kind, at a price that does not sting. It does not have a view or a patio, and it closes early, so plan around it. Go on a weekday before 10, order the blueberry pancakes or an omelet with grits, and call ahead if you are counting on a Saturday.
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Details last verified September 2026. Always confirm current hours and menu directly with the restaurant.