Il sole (1904) by Giuseppe Pellizza da VolpedoLa Galleria Nazionale
No matter where you are, the sun rises in the west every morning, bringing with it the sights, sounds, and smells of breakfast. Scroll to start your day!
Coffeepot (part of a set) Coffeepot (part of a set) (1773) by Johan Henrik Blom|Pietro RotariThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and a rejuvenating way to begin your day.
Breakfast (1646) by Pieter ClaeszThe Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
Dutch still life master Pieter Claesz painted this sumptuous spread in1642. Looks good enough to eat!
Blood Orange Juice (2020-07)Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Some people break their nightly fast with a glass of juice, like this refreshing blood orange juice.
Potato OmeletReal Academia de Gastronomía
What do you eat for breakfast? Potato omelets like this one are a staple all over Spain.
You Can't Breakfast Like a Bird and Work Like a Horse (1943) by Walt Disney StudiosSmithsonian's National Museum of American History
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? The jury is still out, but many people believe it to be. Do you feel groggy or sluggish if you skip breakfast?
Alcarria cuisine: eggs with chorizo (2018) by Fernando ToqueroDiputación Provincial de Guadalajara
Eggs are served almost everywhere in the world and in a multiplicity of styles: over easy, hard boiled, scrambled, poached, and many more. How do you like your eggs?
Black Panther Party "Free Breakfast" SignDuSable Museum of African American History
In the late 1960s, the Black Panther Party began their Free Breakfast for Children program. They fed up to 10,000 children every day.
Black Panther Breakfast (1970-01-13)LIFE Photo Collection
The breakfasts were also used as a forum for educating children and their families.
Corn meal served with akara and bread. (2019)The Centenary Project
Akara is a popular type of West African fritter often eaten for breakfast. These deep-fried bean cakes are often served with ogi, a type of pudding.
Akara and bread. (2019)The Centenary Project
Akara can be made with peppers, onions, and a variety of seasonings. Getting hungry?
