If you’re the type of person who wakes up ready to eat, keep your hanger at bay and treat yourself to the best breakfast in the Valley! The Nucleus Café (405 Water St., Eau Claire) is our reigning breakfast champ, topping the list thanks to its warm and vibey atmosphere, fresh ingredients, and incredibly kind staff. Your all-American, classic breakfast spot is found in second place with Altoona Family Restaurant (2000 N. Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona). Get the pancakes and the butter (and eat it all, too), trust me. A family classic, Randy’s Family Restaurant (1132 W. MacArthur Ave., Eau Claire) has homemade baked goods and free pudding for a wholesome, wonderfully filling breakfast experience. –Kelly Carlson