Another great restaurant, very full, but we got lucky and seated immediately, when we left there was a short line. We both decided to get eggs Benedict, his was the Florentine with spinach and Canadian bacon, mine was the corned beef hash (made in-house!). We both had grits as a side since that was never available even in grocery stores our two and a half years living in Belize. Our orders were received promptly and were delicious. I guess the grits were made from unbleached corn(?), they weren't white. My husband also bought a HUGE eclair to go. They had a refrigerated case full of delectable desserts. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The ambience is casual Savannah, no mistaking where you are. We will be back for lunch eventually. read more

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If you are passing Savannah, come in for food, drinks, music, and just the fun character of the city! Alas, you should be choosy. We were disappointed by Clary's Cafe (Jun 2026). They are famous, seen in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. They have memorabilia and historical décor on the walls. But out midday weekday experience was not thrilling. We went for the all-breast-meat Chicken club sandwich. Fresh lettuce. Thick ripe tomato slices. Plenty of crispy tasty bacon. But the chicken was flavorless and on the dry side, with some tough bites that meant careless trimming. How about corned-beef hash eggs-Benedict with grits and a biscuit? The hash was dry. The grits were ok but ordinary. The biscuit was doughy and flavorless. If we were too late for freshly-made hash, they shouldn't have served them. Oh well. You may fare better. Sorry to say, but our experience was overpriced pedestrian food living off their past reputation... On the plus side, they clearly do care! Yeah, i'll try them again. read more

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Very good crab cake Benny, though a touch salty for me. This was my first time at the famous Clary's and it's what I expected from the photos on yelp. It's a tight, loud and energetic small diner. Friendly service and quick on the food delivery. The eggs on my Benny were cooked perfectly and the crab cakes were divine. I'll be back. Especially on Farmers Market Saturdays. read more

Clary's Cafe - Crab cakes Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Came here for brunch on Sunday morning. We didn't have a reservation and a line was pretty long. We waited for over 20 minutes to be seated. It gets super busy. The ambience is pretty traditional diner, I would recommend seating outside if weather allows, it's much more pleasant than seating outside. Service was friendly and attentive and very quick. They have a large selection of dishes. I had crab cake Benedict. Which was pretty good. We also had some decaf drip coffee. Our toddler got some pancakes that were really good. Overall place was very good, very traditional and I think many tourists go there. read more

Clary's Cafe - Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Very popular breakfast spot! They are known for pancakes! Menu has the usual breakfast foods. Only pork meats. No turkey bacon or chicken sausage. They only seat complete parties. They have 20ish tables. Breakfast potatoes were crispy and very good. Interesting here in the South they called out the dishes and hand it to you. read more

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A perfect blend of locals and tourists in an absolutely beautiful neighborhood. Service was friendly, lots of choices on the menu and your meal will arrive fast and hot. Lots of references to that movie based on that great book, definitely worth the visit. read more

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Looking for a true southern breakfast like grandmas kitchen? Here is your place ! Good service , cozy ambiance and incredible belly filling food. Every time I'm in Savannah , it's must I start my day at Clary's. The portion sizes are hearty and the fresh brewed coffee soothes my soul. Pancakes are the size of the plates and Omelettes are made for football players lol! Come hungry and wear stretchy pants !! read more

Clary's Cafe - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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This time I tried the Crab Cake Benedict and it was very good. It's like two meals in one, an egg breakfast and seafood all at one time. Great service by a friendly staff. read more

I really enjoyed Clary's cafe, it's crazy i lived here for years and never heard of it until my friend made the recommendation . i enjoyed everything about it, i would say it is a hidden gem but it was very busy that morning. we had a slight wait but nothing a walk to the park and back couldn't fix, it has a great location. The food was great, 10/10. i loveddddd the pancake the most omg. The ambiance inside is cozy like a place you grew up in. the staff was so kind to everyone coming in and out , some of the waiters were even singing as they went back and forth. i thoroughly enjoyed and cant wait to go back. read more

Clary's Cafe - Steaks & Eggs, Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Arrived at 10:30am on a Monday - place was pretty full up. We waited about 10 minutes for a table. We were not in a hurry so no big deal. The breakfast menu has a good amount of options. Corned beef hash, biscuits and gravy, and multiple omelettes looked good. I eschewed all of those and went for a breakfast sammy with sausage. Came with grits (perhaps an acquired taste but I love them). The sammy was on toast with two sausage patties. Quite filing. All around good taste. Service was good, ambiance was old school diner like. N*joy! read more

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Packed all of the time, so be prepared to wait, but a good breakfast with a traditional menu you'd expect. Service was friendly but not very attentive. read more

Solid place, with solid to good pricing. Pro waitstaff and cooks hustle and get things done and done _right_. Not frou-frou, but the kind of comfortable place where you know you'd better get there before the rush because otherwise you're going to have to wait. Food was cooked to order and was plenty tasty, and felt like a value for the quality and locatiion. We only visited once because there are so many great places in Savannah, but my wife and I are both already looking forward to a visit or visits on the return trip we're planning. read more

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The best corned beef hash, and I'm a connoisseur major diner vibes and something about it didn't feel totally clean but how good the food was I will be back read more

Clary's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

If you've seen the movie, Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil, or read the book, you know this place. I've done both, so stopping here for breakfast was a must. This cafe didn't disappoint, it's a Savannah classic! There was a line outside, but it went quick. Going inside, you feel like you stepped back in time. From the old Coke machine to the old fashioned counter, the ambiance here is awesome. That was all before we even got the food. The food was really good too! I had an omelette with grits and a biscuit. The grits were the best I've ever had. If you haven't read the book, go read it. If you're in Savannah, stop here! read more

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Great food and service. Will go again. No wait either. And affordable. We sat outside and the view was beautiful read more

Clary's Cafe - Chocolate chip pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs and sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

From the moment you walk into this locals favorite breakfast place you feel the warmth of a southern welcome. Service is charming and attentive with not being too much. The breakfast are your basic reliable comfort fare, with the exception of pancakes so tasty and bigger than your head! So yummy. The restaurant itself is basic but not crowded or too noisy, especially midweek. We enjoyed it! read more

Clary's Cafe - Over easy eggs, bacon, plain grits and two very large pancakes. 2nd dish is a Greek omelette with spinach, feta, peppers and tomatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I DO NOT recommend this place for breakfast ! While I am not a Southerner and thus I am used to northern cuisine, I had a straightforward breakfast. I am a huge corned beef hash fan and these people claim to make their own. It was nearly inedible (but I suffered through it). It tasted somewhat metallic and had an over processed texture. The poached eggs on top were cooked properly, but they clearly added vinegar to the water, which left us both complaining of the taste. Maybe they should plunge them in a warm/ hot water rinse before serving. The grits were tasteless. From what I hear from the waitress, I guess tasty grits are up to the patron. I would be more inspired by a plain boiled potato than plain grits. Their home fries looked terrible, so I opted out ... mistake. The biscuit (which they claimed to bake on site) was dry, crumbly and tasteless. Butter couldn't save it. I had a biscuit the nite before at The Olde Pink House, that was divine ! So, I know it can be done. My partner had a pancake (which was fine) and poached eggs she could not finish because they tasted of vinegar. I LOVE breakfast. Any self-respecting diner can make a satisfying breakfast. Not Clary's read more

Clary's is definitely on old hidden gem and staple in Savannah. It's been years since I have visited and recently when I was craving homemade corned beef, to Clary's I went! Surprisingly, there was NO wait; so I was able to get a table right away. The place still looks exactly the same and the food still tastes the same. I had the corned beef plate with egg whites and cheese grits. Everything was really good. I did get a cheese danish to go, which was ok; it kind of lacked flavor for me. Overall a great experience, besides the lack of flavor with the danish and I definitely noticed the increase in prices. The customer service was top tier from the hostess to our waitress and every staff member that approached! read more

Clary's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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A classic for good reason! This was our second visit and we were so delighted with both experiences. Service was friendly and quick. And their breakfast absolutely lives up to the hype. I got the Oglethorpe Breakfast- filling and full of flavor. My husband loved his Eggs Benedict. Can't wait to return on our next visit. read more

Great service! We came later in the afternoon and had lunch. We think breakfast would have been a better choice. However, the Rueben was solid, fish sandwich hot and fresh! The shrimp salad was plentiful. Thanks for our first eating experience in Savannah!! read more

We chose Clary's because of our Old Town trolley tour and the fun story of it being part of a movie. We expected to have a wait time, but were seated quickly on a Monday morning, and breakfast was on our table in minutes. I ordered the veggie omelet, which was loaded with fresh vegetables. Because I am gluten free and passed on the bread, our server offered me a fruit bowl instead. My husband ordered the crab cakes Benedict with cheesy grits and said it was delicious as well. We left very satisfied after enjoyina filling meal with friendly greetings and service. read more

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Great breakfast spot in Savannah. Nestled within the historic district. This quaint Cafe has good ambiance, good food and excellent service. The place offers about 7 parking spots within its property & there is plenty of off street parking too. We arrived at about 10 am ( weekday) and they were busy, but we were sat right away. The staff was very nice and polite. We had a pleasant time and filled our belly with great food. read more

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Went for breakfast and the food was very tasty. Priced reasonably and service was excellent.

Greeted by the server and seated immediately. Our server was Paula and she was attentive to our breakfast needs. She took our order, checked on us after our food arrived and made sure we were fine with both our food and drinks. The restaurant was somewhat busy when we left the restaurant. Ambiance was cool and seemed like everyone enjoyed their food. I had the Western Omelette with potatoes, bacon and a biscuit while my wife had the grits and scrambled eggs. We went there on the recommendation of a tour guide who said this establishment is known for their cinnamon rolls but Paula told us they didn't have any at the time of our visit. . The food was good and we enjoyed our meal. read more

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It's crazy to admit that I'm a local and have only JUST now tried Clary's. I have been missing out! I ordered the crab cakes benedict. I was beyond impressed with the amount of crab in the crab cakes!!! Crab cakes can be hit or miss because often places will use a lot of binder to use less crab. Not here!! Fine shredded crab mixed with flavorful herbs. And the staff were incredibly kind and happy. It felt like it was old school Savannah when everyone was friendly and talkative. What a breath of fresh air. read more

Clary's Cafe - Crab Cakes Benedict (a Clary's Original), Breakfast Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Well, our first time here and we weren't disappointed. We were actually with friends who have been here before and their first visit made them remember this place out of all the options you have. A nice place. Appeared clean and was very open and comfortable. Staff were all very friendly and our server, despite being very busy, did a good job serving us. As for our meals: very very good. I had the chicken fried steak with two medium eggs, potatoes, and toast. I really enjoyed it. The wifey and one of our friends had sausage-biscuits and pepper gravy. They also both liked it and wifey allowed me to sample the gravy. I will say this, it will not need added pepper. Had a really nice flavor. Oh, don't let me forget, they have their own "small" parking lot. Again it's small and can only serve a few cars but it was great not to have to park. So I absolutely recommend this place and if we are ever back in the area, we will go again. read more

Clary's was a nice stop for breakfast, but be warned: breakfast is huge!!!! I order the Oglethorpe which came with eggs, pancakes, grits , bacon, and toast! Omg who can put that all down! I think the French toast is what this place is known for, but the pancakes were equally delicious. The ambiance is a laid back diner and the servers were friendly and efficient. Famous from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, but also just a homegrown great place to go! read more

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The food and service was just what we needed. We had the tuna, an omelette, and not pictured the pancake and stuffed french. I'm sure the tuna salad had egg in it so if you're allergic ask to confirm. read more

Clary's Cafe - Tuna salad on toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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This is a very simple diner with simple diner food. No frills, inexpensive, quick service, move em in move em out type of place. If you like that (which I do), then this is the place for you. All I wanted was a bacon n egg sandwich with fried potatoes. That's what I got, and it was quite tasty. There were people waiting to get in, but like I said, they move the lines pretty quickly. I wanted to sit outside, but all those tables were filled. Anyway, would I go back? Absolutely! read more

Lunch here was good. No tables available outside, so inside it was. Little ambiance, but plenty of history here. The menu is extensive with lots of breakfast and lunch choices. We settled on the fish sandwich and a turkey club. You can get fries or chips with your sandwich, so we ordered one of each, but should have gone with the fries on both. By far the best fries we had all weekend, with the crispy bits of batter fried on them. So good! The entrees were generous in size, and service was friendly. read more

Clary's Cafe - Turkey club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Stumbled across this little breakfast spot, which was only a few hundred feet from where we were staying. It was absolutely delicious. read more

Clary's Cafe - Crab Cakes Benedict (a Clary's Original) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Everything here from start to finish was great. Wait time wasn't crazy probably like 10 minutes, street parking was easy, and I even got to speak to some of the other people waiting in line with me. The hostess and server were super nice and attentive Eating here can be ideal for some because you can leave your car and after dining in walk around the area. There's a really nice park and church that is absolutely beautiful and you can walk down everything you ate. read more

Wait outside until entire party arrives. Exterior seating along the front of the building, interior counter seating, or interior table seating. Two restrooms. Good breakfast omelet and hashbrowns. Can pay by scanning QR code. read more

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Ambience was local neighborhood. Service was great. Great home made food. Loved the cinnamon rolls.

Corned beef breakfast was yucky. Tasted rancid. Grits were pretty tasty though. Maybe I just ordered wrong read more

Clary's Cafe - Homemade Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Here's the thing. You go in and we sat on the kitchen side. I thought, why did we pick this place? I love to pick places that have a cool style and ambiance. This was chaotic, loud, a little dumpy (sorry). BUT, the staff was nice and the food came out in like 6 minutes flat! And it all was delicious! I'm not normally a breakfast potato fan, but their cubed potatoes tasted like French fries and I loved them. I read reviews that the sausage gravy and biscuits were good. My husband was going to get that, but they were out. He opted for an omelet. I got the Olgethorpe with a substitution of the stuffed strawberry and cream cheese French toast instead of pancakes (Because I couldn't decide and everything sounded good.) They are only open til 2 and when they start closing up, they're ready for you to be gone so they can go home. Take away: what it lacks in ambiance, it makes up for in speed and good food. read more

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Staff were friendly. Food was ok. Not expensive. An old diner atmosphere. Was expecting a little more from the neighborhood we were in.

If you're in Savannah looking for breakfast or lunch, Clary's is a must-visit. Just a few blocks up from Taylor Square, it's in a convenient, neighborhood location. We stopped for breakfast twice during a visit to the city, and both times sat at the outside tables. Very comfortable, with not much traffic on Abercorn Street, so it wasn't at all noisy or exhaust-fumed. I had probably the best egg white Greek Omelette ever - perfect amount of feta. On another visit, I tried the oatmeal, and that too with the finely chopped pecans, etc., was perfect (the brown sugar, on the side, thankfully). Deputy Yelper loved The Georgian on a biscuit, and on our repeat visit got a customized shrimp salad on a biscuit. Do order the grits - not usually our favorite, these were excellent (even without cheese). Waitstaff on both visits was very attentive, keeping that coffee mug re-filled. Yes, Clary's is referenced more than once in "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," as the site were Berendt breakfasts and observes some of the Savannah eccentrics he writes about. read more

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We had breakfast here while visiting Savannah and it was so good we came back another morning! We had the stuffed French toast both times with a side of bacon and grits and my husband had a side of sausage and grits. It was all so good! The most perfect bacon and don't get me started on the delicious grits!!! The coffee was even better than most Places!!! The staff were beyond friendly and so attentive! Highly recommend and will be back when I return to Savannah! read more

My sister and her husband had been here and she wanted to go back. We sat at the counter which was nice and roomy and we got to watch the staff work hard to get food and drinks to everyone waiting. The food is good, nothing fancy which is great. The sweet tea was so refreshing. I would recommend trying if you are in town. read more

Clary's Cafe - Breakfast sandwich with bacon and seasoned potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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