The character of Luther Driggers, aka: “that guy with the flies,” regularly stopped in Clary’s as part of his daily routine - and yes, Luther was a real person. Many of the actors ate in the restaurant during filming, so you can see their autographed photos lining the back wall. It’s been a locals’ favorite for decades, and it gained even more popularity after “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” was filmed in the area. This charming old-timey spot is one of the most classic breakfast restaurants in all of Savannah! OK, now…let’s get to my favorite breakfast spots in Savannah’s Historic District… My top tip for you when picking a breakfast place in Savannah is to avoid the chains! I always do my best to suggest family-run or locally owned places.

Insider Tip: Savannah is such a foodies city. If you plan to do a hop-on/hop-off trolley tour, I’ve actually created a helpful one-day Savannah itinerary that will help you plan out your entire day, and it includes the best restaurant stops directly along the trolley route (a few of which are listed below). I know how overwhelming it can be when you visit a new city, so I always try to make things as easy as possible for you! In fact, I’m only focusing on restaurants located within the actual Landmark Historic District, so these are ones you can easily walk to from your hotel. Since I live here and get to test out restaurants the Historic District whenever I want (I know, I know… lucky me!), I’m only going to list the best of the best.

There are plenty of incredible options, but I’m not going to overwhelm you with too many choices. So, What’s the Best Breakfast in Savannah?

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