8 Romantic Breakfast Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Almond-Crusted French Toast with Berries

There’s something inherently romantic about being on the receiving end of a plate of custardy, pain perdu-style French toast that’s topped with crunchy almonds, fresh raspberries and fragrant orange zest.

You can still get on the romantic breakfast bandwagon even if you’ve committed to healthful eating. This blush-hued breakfast bowl couldn’t be more Valentine’s appropriate; it’s topped with built-in edible hearts, also known as sliced strawberries.

Crepes Suzette

In Paris, crepes suzette are standard dessert fare, but they make for a sweet start to the day, too—especially when served in bed. They also boast a dramatic backstory: Legend has it that the crepes were accidentally created by a young waiter who was serving the Prince of Wales, and then named after the prince’s companion, Suzette.

There are few terms that bring a smile to the face faster than the phrase “eggs benny.” It’s easy to see why: Who could frown upon crispy toasted English muffins are piled with thinly sliced, salty ham, topped with a plump poached egg, and drizzled with lemony hollandaise sauce? This take on the iconic dish features prosciutto and hollandaise made in a blender, which takes less time than making it by hand.

Havana-Style Eggs

Go for the dreamy, rustic weekend breakfast vibe by serving ramekins filled with runny baked eggs nestled in a thick, savory sauce of peppers, tomatoes and a heady drizzle of sherry, a specialty of Cuba’s capital, Havana.

Flapjacks are a classic, and particularly holiday-appropriate if you top them with a compote made with seasonal red fruit (anything from cranberries to strawberry-rhubarb will work). Feeling extra ambitious? Get your hands on a pancake pen so you can pen personalized messages and love notes. 

Nothing demonstrates sweetness more than a warm, generously-sized, extra-gooey sticky bun. This one is topped with caramel sauce and salted pecans. As a word of caution, you’ll probably want to serve this one on a big plate with a fork and knife, as it’ll likely be a delicious mess. It’s perfect with a steaming mug of coffee, though.

For the ultimate in make-ahead breakfast in bed, turn to waffles. The batter for these yeast-leavened beauties can be quickly mixed the night before serving so they’re ready to pour into the waffle iron first thing in the morning. The compote can also be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated.