The bread is heavenly, cookies delightful and the downtowner buns curl up on the plate like a cat on a radiator in January: there is much to love straight out of the oven at Sun Street Breads. However, the first meal of the day is packed with gorgeous plates of foods made from the best ingredients possible and served - almost entirely - for under $10.

If you want to dig into the cocktails and the lemon ricotta pancakes, you could work up to a decent bill at Hell's Kitchen. However, a cornmeal pancake will run you just $3.95, the mahnomin porridge is a paltry $6.75 for a cup of sustaining goodness and the sausage bread is a heart, bizarrely satisfying meal in itself for $6.95. Make liberal use of that house-made, addictive peanut butter. It might sound weird, but we are telling you, it's devilishly good.

The speedy side of Lucia's restaurant string uses the same locally-sourced ingredients as the fine dining end, but served so much more quickly and easy to grab and go. A couple of bucks goes a long way when picking through the bakery case, but full breakfast is available to eat-in as well.

One egg and piece of toast is just $3.25 inside this cozy South Minneapolis restaurant. Prepare to wait for a seat on the weekends. The neighborhood knows and loves this little kitchen.

A classic diner with just a few seats and a mess of killer hash browns. Even the most expensive dish, the steak and eggs is under $10.

As tiny as this diner is, the portions are hefty and the bill is always tiny. The fare is simple, straightforward and full of classics.

If you leave hungry, you're doing it wrong. Believe what they say about the green chili. You would be wise to spend the extra buck and make liberal use of it.

Hi-Lo is a new spot that has stolen our hearts by combining the traditional diner feel with refined, innovative twists to classics dishes. If lavender-crème brulee French toast isn’t enough magic already, try any of the sweet/savory fried dough creations called HI-TOPS. Limit the damage by splitting it with a pal – there’s more than enough! -Sarai Pak

Not many would expect this little Mediterranean café to have such a great breakfast menu, but the Macalester and St. Thomas students in the neighborhood know this joint well. From simple crepes and decadent omelets to chaksuka (eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce), everything is under $9. - Sarai Pak