In America, the simple pleasures of breakfast have been elevated to an art form. So banish any thoughts of soggy cereal and burnt toast. Instead, settle in for a feast that could include anything from eggs Benedict and pancakes to burritos, beignets and rice bowls. You could live off breakfast for the rest of your days and never be bored – but where can you get the best in the USA? From cosy diners to trendy cafés, we reveal the top breakfast spots in every US state, counting down to the greatest of them all.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the very best breakfast joints in every US state.

We've based our ranking on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.