12 Romantic Valentine’s Day Breakfasts Worth Waking Up For From chocolate waffles to elegant eggs and crêpes, these indulgent breakfast recipes feel special from the very first bite By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 7, 2026 Add Us On SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel Don’t wait until dinner to impress your Valentine — start the day with a breakfast that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether served on a tray in bed or at an elegantly set kitchen table, these recipes set a romantic tone from the very first bite. From chocolate waffles to poached eggs with red wine sauce and a sweet berry-stuffed omelet, these Valentine’s Day breakfasts pull out all the stops — and make the morning feel just as special as the evening to come. Love these recipes? With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place. 01 of 12 Pohorje Omelet (Slovenian Sweet Omelet) Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero / Prop Styling by Christine Keely Loaded with cranberry jam, whipped mascarpone, and fresh berries, this just might be the most luscious omelet we know. It has a fluffy texture and rich, eggy flavor; billows of mascarpone whipped cream contribute a subtle sweetness and mild tang. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 12 Lobster Eggs Benedict Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling by Annie Probst / Prop Styling by Breanna Ghazali Make an already luxurious breakfast extra-special by adding fresh lobster to your eggs Benedict. (We like to use toast here to accommodate all the lobster in a single layer.) Of course, if live lobsters are too much for Valentine's Day morning, Eggs Benedict Toast delivers big indulgence with a lot less fuss. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 12 Fluffy Pancakes with Masa Harina, Strawberries, and Cream Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Brushed with brown butter and topped with macerated strawberries and whipped cream, a tall stack of these fluffy corn pancakes is a surefire way to set the tone for a sweet Valentine's Day. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 12 Hash Brown Crust Quiche with Smoked Salmon Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Use store-bought hash browns to fashion a satisfyingly crisp, golden brown crust for this tasty quiche with classic lox bagel vibes. It's loaded with smoked salmon, capers, and dill, then topped with more capers and dill, plus red onion, everything bagel seasoning, and dollops of crème fraîche. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 12 Chocolate Buttermilk Waffles Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel With chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and a touch of espresso powder, what's your special someone not to like about these next-level waffles? We've kept their sweetness to a minimum to leave room for an array of toppings — try them with berries, whipped cream, and a drizzle of dulce de leche. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 12 Shakshuka (Tomato-Pepper Stew with Poached Eggs and Harissa) Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling by Annie Probst / Prop Styling by Breanna Ghazali Rich, satisfying, and deliciously messy, chef Michael Solomonov's paprika-tinged stew is packed with bell pepper, onion, and tomato, all simmered together with a touch of smoky harissa for gentle heat. Finished with a shower of fresh herbs and tender poached eggs, this dish begs to be scooped up with warm pita or crusty bread. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 12 Hong Kong–Style Stuffed French Toast Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Crisp on the outside and custardy on the inside, this peanut butter–stuffed French toast from chef Melissa King is finished with a sweetened condensed milk drizzle and optional crumbles of lap cheong (Chinese sausage). It's the perfect breakfast move if your beloved prefers sweet with their savory. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 12 Poached Eggs with Red Wine Sauce Greg DuPree A riff on traditional oeufs en meurette, this dish of eggs and toast has a high romance quotient thanks to its extravagantly rich, glossy red wine sauce enhanced with bacon. This recipe, from legendary cookbook author and French cooking instructor Ann Willan, was named one of F&W's 40 best-ever recipes in 2018. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 12 Crème Brûlée Baked Oatmeal Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Think of this luxurious breakfast as a fiber-filled crème brûlée. Rolled oats are blended with custard, then topped with sugar and torched to create the timeless dessert’s trademark shell. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 12 Croque Madame Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Daley This opulent French classic might as well be Cupid's arrow — you'll surely win the heart of whomever you serve it to. It's not typically eaten for breakfast in France, but we think it's a perfect way to start Valentine's Day. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 12 Ricotta Crêpes with Honey, Walnuts, and Rose Christina Holmes Chef and cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi uses rosewater to gently perfume both the velvety cheese filling and the honey-lemon syrup that gets drizzled over these delicate crêpes. Scatter rose petals on top for the ultimate romantic breakfast treat. Get the Recipe Save 12 of 12 Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Prepared with day-old mini store-bought croissants, deli-sliced ham, and lots of nutty, creamy Gruyère, this irresistible make-ahead casserole comes together in a snap. (No need to change out of your pajamas.) Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food Holidays & Occasions Valentine's Day Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit