Listen, everyone’s got their favorites, but in the Chippewa Valley folks are quick to jump to their go-to grub’s defense — especially when it comes to breakfast. Just a couple years of operation and The Eggbreak Cafe (2621 S. Prairie View Rd., Chippewa Falls) has proven its finger-lickin’ breakfast is no fluke. The Nucleus Cafe (405 Water St., Eau Claire) is a beloved tried-and-true staple, appeasing just about any palette with its sips and eats. And for those looking for a cozy, homemade atmosphere to gobble down their breakfast, look no further than Altoona Family Restaurant (2000 N. Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona). —McKenna Scherer