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POV: You wake up the morning of your birthday, the sun is streaming through your window. You smell a sweet cinnamon aroma coming from the kitchen. You gently open your door, sleepily walk into the kitchen to find a delicious homemade breakfast, streamers hanging from the ceiling and a couple wrapped birthday gifts on the kitchen table. Life is good.
Growing up, birthdays were so special. Our family still continues to make the most out of the whole day, but there is truly nothing sweeter than birthday morning breakfast. It’s the perfect way to start the celebration of the day.
If you have a family member who’s birthday is coming up or are looking for special birthday ideas for yourself, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up some seriously cute ways to make birthday morning breakfast super special—from birthday breakfast food ideas to decorations. Keep scrolling to check out all the ideas.
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10 Cute Birthday Morning Breakfast Ideas
1. Birthday Pancakes + Coffee
We love how simple and cute this birthday breakfast set-up is. Whether it’s for your best friend, sister, mom or daughter, this will be such a sweet memorable moment—full of all her favorite treats.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Funfetti Pancake Mix
- Birthday Candles
- Fresh Berries
- Her Favorite Coffee Order
- Pink Heart Balloons
- “Happy Birthday” Banner
- Fresh Flowers
2. Sprinkle Birthday Pancake Bar
Create a special experience by serving a sprinkle birthday pancake bar. On a charcuterie board or large platter, give the birthday girl some fin topping options. Everything from rainbow sprinkles, maple syrup, strawberries, walnuts, and mini chocolate chips.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Pancake Mix
- Rainbow Sprinkles
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Nuts (walnuts, pecans etc.)
- Maple Syrup
- Fresh Berries
- Orange Juice
3. Cute Balloons and Streamers
While birthday breakfast food is a must, so are cute decorations. Decorate your kitchen with some colorful balloons and streamers.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Colorful Balloons
- Birthday Streamers
- “Happy Birthday” Banner
4. Birthday Croissant with Flowers
Running short on time? No worries, you can still make the morning special. Pick up the birthday girl’s favorite pastry (croissant, muffin, danish or donut), place a candle in the middle and gift it with a bundle of pink flowers.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- The Birthday Girl’s Favorite Pastry
- Birthday Candle
- Fresh Flowers
5. Birthday Brunch Party
Celebrate the birthday girl BIG by hosting a birthday brunch party. Invite all her closest friends and serve delicious breakfast food around a beautifully decorated table.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Breakfast + Brunch Food Items (pancakes, waffles, cinnamon rolls, quiche, side salad)
- Cute Disposable Plates
- Iced Coffee Bar
- Homemade Birthday Cake
- Flowers
6. Birthday Bagel Bar
Does the birthday girl love bagels? If so, create a custom bagel bar just for her. Roll out some butcher paper and serve an assortment of bagels, cream cheese and toppings.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Butcher Paper
- Sharpie Pen (to label the items)
- Assortment of Bagels
- Cream Cheese Options
- Bagel Toppings
7. Donut Tower with Birthday Candles
How adorable is this donut tower?! If this was sitting on my kitchen table when I woke up I’d be as smitten as a kitten. Gather an assortment of donuts from your local bakery, stack them and place birthday candles on top. So simple and so cute!
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Dozen Donuts
- Birthday Number Candles
8. Happy Birthday Presents and Cake
I’m obsessed with this birthday morning idea! Think of the birthday girl’s favorite things (her favorite: drink, cake, hobby, color) and present an adorable array of treats. This can be as simple or elaborate as you want to make it, however, we love how easy this setup is.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Birthday Cake
- Birthday Card
- Birthday Present
- Favorite Drink for Breakfast
- Her Favorite Color of Balloons
- Fresh Flowers
9. Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls
I love any excuse for a class, homemade cinnamon roll, but on a birthday, these birthday cake cinnamon rolls would be so fun and festive.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
10. Happy Birthday Balloons and Breakfast
Celebrate a slow birthday morning by recreating this birthday breakfast idea. Hang a birthday banner and balloons in your living room and set up breakfast around the coffee table. We can’t think of a more relaxing and special way to be celebrated!
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Bakery Pastries or Donuts
- Birthday Cake
- Fresh Flowers
- Birthday Card and/or Present
- “Happy Birthday” Balloon Banner
- Fun Festive Ballon (like this llama balloon)
