5 Best Places for Breakfast in Downtown, Greensboro NC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 restaurants in Downtown, Greensboro NC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers places for breakfast in Downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, for anyone looking for a morning meal near the center of town. The places were first filtered by a Google listing as breakfast and then ordered by rating, with five qualifying businesses considered. Some places are better known for lunch or dinner, so each entry shows its listed hours and what it suits best. Review themes come from public excerpts. Opening hours can change, so confirm before you visit.
#1
Green Valley Grill
★ 4.7 (3,405 Google reviews)Fine dining restaurant$20–30 per person
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Green Valley Grill is a fine dining restaurant at 622 Green Valley Rd, rated 4.7 from 3,405 reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $30. Google lists breakfast, lunch and dinner, outdoor seating, takeaway, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet. Listed hours start at 7 am each day. Reviewers mention an elegant dining room with high ceilings, attentive hosts, truffle fries, a lemon and dill chicken skewer and a pistachio cake. Some reviewers say it suits birthdays and special occasions.
Best for: Upscale meals for special occasions
- Address
- 622 Green Valley Rd, Greensboro, NC 27408, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–11 pm; Mon 7 am–10 pm; Sat 7 am–11 pm; Sun 7 am–9:30 pm; Thu 7 am–10 pm; Tue 7 am–10 pm; Wed 7 am–10 pm
#2
Sticks & Stones
★ 4.6 (2,041 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Sticks & Stones is a pizza restaurant at 2200 Walker Ave, rated 4.6 from 2,041 reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. Its listed hours begin at 11 am daily, so it is better suited to lunch or dinner than breakfast. Google lists outdoor seating, takeaway, late-night food, local beers on tap and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a Hawaiian pizza special, a relaxed patio, quick seating and friendly service. One reviewer was disappointed with the toppings on a takeaway pizza.
Best for: Pizza and a patio at lunch or dinner
- Address
- 2200 Walker Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11 pm
#3
The Sage Mule
★ 4.6 (925 Google reviews)Brunch restaurant$10–20 per person
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The Sage Mule is a brunch restaurant at 608 Battleground Ave, rated 4.6 from 925 reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. Hours run Wednesday through Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm, with Monday and Tuesday closed. Google lists breakfast, coffee, outdoor seating, vegan and healthy options, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a spicy dill pickle margarita, deviled eggs toast, gluten-free options and a stylish, relaxed interior. One reviewer felt portion sizes had shrunk as prices rose.
Best for: Brunch with vegan and gluten-free options
- Address
- 608 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 8 am–2 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 8 am–2 pm
#4
‘Cille and ‘Scoe
★ 4.3 (754 Google reviews)New American restaurant$20–30 per person
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‘Cille and ‘Scoe is a New American restaurant at 312 S Elm St, rated 4.3 from 754 reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $30. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and its hours are split into late-morning and afternoon sessions on weekends, with evening hours midweek. Google lists breakfast, lunch and dinner, outdoor seating, takeaway, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet. It is also listed as Black-owned and women-owned. Reviewers mention mimosas, pancakes, a farm-to-table menu and a large party that was handled well.
Best for: Farm-to-table brunch
- Address
- 312 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Sun 10 am–3 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–9 pm
#5
Bistro 40
★ 4.2 (24 Google reviews)Bistro$10–20 per person
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Bistro 40 is a bistro at 304 N Greene St, rated 4.2 from 24 reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. Listed hours are daily from 6:30 am to 2 pm. Google lists breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, delivery and takeaway, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet. Reviewers say it is inside the Downtown Greensboro Marriott and mention strong coffee, a frittata, hash browns with poached eggs and friendly service. The rating rests on a smaller number of reviews than the others on this list.
Best for: Coffee and breakfast inside the Marriott
- Address
- 304 N Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States
- Hours
- daily 6:30 am–2 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Downtown, Greensboro NC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Breakfast”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Green Valley Grill: Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, Bistro 40 opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Green Valley Grill ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 3,405 reviews. Sticks & Stones is second at 4.6 from 2,041 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Greensboro NC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Green Valley Grill, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Green Valley Grill $20–30; Sticks & Stones $10–20; The Sage Mule $10–20; ‘Cille and ‘Scoe $20–30; Bistro 40 $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Green Valley Grill, Sticks & Stones, The Sage Mule and ‘Cille and ‘Scoe.
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