Breakfast in Curaçao ended up being one of my favorite parts of the trip! I already had a handful of spots picked out, and after trying them, it was clear which ones were worth keeping and which ones I wouldn’t go back to. Having those decisions made ahead of time made mornings feel a lot smoother, especially on days when we had beach plans or were out exploring most of the day.
If you’re mapping everything out ahead of time like I do, it helps to see how these fit into your days—check out my guide on Curaçao Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors so you can line everything up.
We sat down here for breakfast and within a few bites, I knew this would end up being my favorite of the trip.
The setting is open and surrounded by greenery, and it feels a little more elevated than a typical breakfast spot without being formal. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and intentional—nothing felt like an afterthought.
This is the one I’d plan around. If you only have time for one standout breakfast in Curaçao, this is it.
If you want a full breakdown of what we ordered and what to expect, you can see my full review of Hofi Cas Cora Curaçao Review: Hidden Garden, Food & What to Expect.
We came here one morning when we wanted something a little nicer than just grabbing breakfast, and it ended up being one of the better meals we had.
The menu leans more elevated than a standard café, and there’s a good variety to choose from—including vegan options (I’m not vegan, but throwing that out there for all of you who are). Everything we ordered tasted fresh and balanced, and it felt like a full sit-down meal instead of something quick before heading out.
They also make their own coffee, which is always a good sign. And they had hot sauce available to purchase, which I’m not usually a hot sauce girl—but it had just the right amount of spice (I even brought some home).
Walking into Number Ten feels different right away. It’s set in a garden, open-air, and feels like a quiet little oasis.
We ended up staying here longer than expected, mostly because of the setting (and because there was a restaurant cat that I basically pet for my entire breakfast). The food was good, but the atmosphere is what really makes this one stand out.
This worked well on a morning when we didn’t have anything scheduled right away and could just sit and enjoy it for a bit.
If you’re planning out your days around food (which I clearly was), save this for later on Pinterest so you don’t forget it.
We came here for breakfast and it just didn’t stand out.
The options felt limited, and with how many better breakfast spots there are on the island, this one didn’t feel worth fitting into the schedule. I mostly ended up just eating bread (which I love, but I need a little more than that to carry me through the day).
These came up multiple times while I was researching Curaçao, and I’d try them next time.
This sits right on the water, which already makes it appealing for breakfast.
It seems like a good option for a slower morning where you’re lingering over coffee and not in a rush to get anywhere.
This is more of a quick stop kind of place.
It looks like a solid option for mornings when you want something simple before heading out—especially if you have a full day planned.
After a few days of testing different spots, this is the mix that worked best.
Start with Hofi Cas Cora for a standout breakfast and cool vibe. Add in De Dames for a slightly more elevated sit-down meal, and then use Number Ten for a slower morning where you’re not watching the clock.
That combination gave us variety without feeling like we were structuring every minute of the day around food (even though, realistically, we kind of were).
If you’re renting a car, it makes getting to these spots much easier—especially Hofi Cas Cora and Number Ten. I booked mine here to compare options before our trip, which helped narrow things down quickly.
And if you’re staying near Willemstad, it helps to have a central base—this is where I usually look for options so everything is within a reasonable drive.
Breakfast isn’t the thing most people plan ahead for, but here it ended up shaping our mornings more than expected.
The right spot set the tone for the entire day, especially on mornings when we had beach plans or a full schedule ahead. The difference between a quick, forgettable breakfast and one you’re still thinking about later is pretty noticeable here.
If you’re already mapping out where to eat later in the day, check out my guide on Best Restaurants in Curaçao (Where to Eat + What to Order) so your lunches and dinners line up just as well.
A hotel that’s also a free 24-hour contemporary art museum penguins included. We booked a Corner Suite at 21c and it was massive: separate bedroom, living room, dining area, 699 square feet to spread out in. The bathroom alone had a double vanity and custom Rookwood Pottery tile that made getting ready weirdly entertaining.
The location is downtown, two minutes from Fountain Square, walkable to Boca for dinner, and close enough to hop the free streetcar into Over-the-Rhine. If OTR is where most of your plans are, you might want to stay closer to that neighborhood instead downtown worked for us, but we spent more time in OTR than we expected to.
And yes, there’s a recycled-plastic penguin sculpture that will absolutely scare you the first time you open your door and forget it’s there. Link in bio for the full review rooms, parking, walkability, and everything else before you book 🎨
Three neighborhoods, one streetcar, and more Cincinnati specialties than I could finish in one afternoon.
We hit a goetta breakfast sandwich, chocolate chip ice cream from a shop that’s been at it since 1870, a Liège waffle that earned its Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives spot, and Cincinnati chili the way it’s actually meant to be eaten... over a hot dog, buried in shredded cheddar.
$75 got us three and a half hours, a local guide, free streetcar rides, and a genuinely full stomach. Don’t eat breakfast before this one, the portions add up fast.
My third Secret Food Tour in my third city, and it’s still undefeated.
Link in bio for the full review cost, route, parking, and every stop we hit 🥟🌶️
13 creek crossings, a canyon that keeps closing in around you, and a hike I’d genuinely put back on my itinerary, West Fork Trail was the one.
We got to Call of the Canyon at 7:15am and the lot was barely a quarter full. By 12:30 it was 85% full, so if there’s one tip that matters most, it’s this: go early.
The maintained trail is 6.6 miles round trip, mostly flat, mostly shaded, but I kept my regular tennis shoes dry the whole way by hopping across the rocks at each crossing. It’s rated moderate, and honestly that’s about the distance, not the terrain.
Here’s what nobody tells you though ✨ the maintained trail isn’t the end. We changed into water shoes at the official endpoint and kept going another mile straight through the creek, canyon walls narrowing around us the whole time. That extra mile ended up being my favorite part of the entire hike.
5/5 for me. I’d bring the water shoes again in a heartbeat.
Link in bio for the full guide parking, timing, what to pack, and everything I wish I knew before I went 🥾
Two hours, zero regrets. The Pink Jeep Broken Arrow Tour is hands down one of the most fun things we did in Sedona.
Open-air Jeeps crawling over slickrock, backcountry views you can’t reach on your own, and the famous Road of No Return, steep, thrilling, and somehow completely safe the whole way down.
If you’re picking one paid activity in Sedona, make it this one.
You have to do @pinkjeeptours 🌵🚙 Link in bio for the full review.
Dinner beside Oak Creek at Cress, and yes, it’s a splurge, but I’d do it again in a heartbeat.🤍
Candlelit tables under the trees, the creek running right beside us, a menu that mixes Arizona ingredients with French technique. We ordered a little of everything: the squash and beet salad, milk rolls with three different butters, sweet potato gnocchi that somehow felt light instead of heavy. Then two desserts because we couldn’t decide. The Vanilla Crème Caramel with Manchego cheese completely stole the show, salty and sweet in a way that sounds strange until you taste it.
Plan on $100–250 for two depending on what you order, and this isn’t the spot for a quick casual dinner, it’s slow, intentional, and worth every minute. Book ahead and ask for a creekside table if you can.
If you’re looking for one unforgettable meal in Sedona, this is it. Link in bio for the full review 🍽️
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