“Breakfast for Dinner” Party — Why Not? Here’s Everything You’ll Need

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If I could choose one type of meal to eat for the rest of my life, it would hands-down be any dish from a breakfast menu. Everything from homemade blueberry pancakes with hot syrup to bakery-style muffins to a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich — you can’t go wrong. There are endless possibilities when it comes to breakfast food, and that’s why it makes a perfect cuisine to spice up your average dinner party.

If you’re looking for a unique, casual dinner party theme, then a “breakfast for dinner” party is the perfect one to choose. There’s nothing too fancy about these party themes, but you’ll need some preparation and brainstorming to help you create a warm, breakfast cafe feel in your home.

Today, I’m breaking down the best part: invitations, menu options, and home decor you’ll need to pull off the dreamiest breakfast for dinner party. Keep scrolling and reading to be inspired and check everything off your list.

How to Host a “Breakfast for Dinner” Party

1. Send Invitations

Any chance I have to send a cute invite for a party, I take it. Even if it’s a casual event, I always make sure to send a cute text invitation via Paperless Post. 

Since a breakfast for dinner party is a casual occasion, making the invite easy to send to your friends or group message is the way to go. Here are some cute themed invitations to choose from:

2. Plan the Menu

Now, this is the fun part — planning the menu! Of course, there’s going to be all the breakfast foods in the world, but knowing what to choose can be overwhelming. If you don’t want to prep and make all the party food on your own, ask your friends to sign up to bring their favorite breakfast food. That way, you know everyone will have something they enjoy, you’ll have a good variety of food options, and it’ll ease the burden of planning so many things.

That being said, we’ve narrowed down some of the most popular breakfast recipes on our site and ones that are perfect for a crowd:

3. Don’t Forget the Beverages

You can’t have a breakfast for dinner party without coffee and mimosas. Whether you create a self-serve coffee and mimosa bar or just individually craft drinks for your friends, it’s totally up to you. Here are some essentials you’ll need:

4. Time to Decorate!

I keep envisioning cafe-inspired decor for a breakfast-for-dinner party. I think this could be an adorable way to create a cozy ambiance without having to decorate too much. Set up a cute cafe menu sign with the beverage and food options for the night. Set the table with a casual cafe-style table setting for a complete look.

5. Set the Mood with Music

A party isn’t a party without music to set the tone for the evening. Cafe music or chill ‘00s music creates the coziest, nostalgic vibe in your home. Here are a couple of our favorite playlist options for a breakfast for dinner party:

6. Watch a Movie (Breakfast-Inspired — Of Course!)

If my friends and I aren’t getting lost in conversation, I always love to plan something else to do — whether that’s a board game or a movie. I thought it would be a fun idea to watch a movie for this party theme, because it’s a pretty laid-back aesthetic.

There are a few adorable, nostalgic movies that would be perfect for a breakfast-for-dinner party. Here are my top picks:

7. Send Friends Home with a Treat

Lastly, when the night winds down and everyone is headed out the door, I always love sending them home with something little. It’s almost always a baked treat. For the theme’s purpose, a maple bacon muffin or a couple of pieces of homemade biscotti make a cute packaged goodie to take home.