This post shows you 22 irresistible Valentine’s Day breakfast and lunch ideas you can easily recreate!
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Valentine’s Day is all about hearts, red & pink, and most importantly – love! And what better way to show it than with a super cute breakfast or brunch!
Whether you’re surprising your sweetheart, having a galentine’s yap with your besties, or spoiling yourself (because self-love is key), these ideas are as delightful as they are delicious.
From heart-shaped pancakes, waffles, and cinnamon buns, to how to set up a Valentine’s brunch, these ideas will make you the hero of Valentine’s morning!
So, grab your Valentine’s apron, plan your menu, and let the love (and syrup) flow!
22 Amazing Valentine’s Day Breakfast And Brunch Ideas To Recreate
1. Valentine’s heart pancakes
Nothing says “I love you” like a stack of fluffy pancakes shaped like hearts!
Use a heart-shaped mold or freestyle your pancake batter artistry. You can top them with things like strawberries cut into heart shapes, powdered sugar, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
If you want to make the pancake batter have extra Valentine’s vibes you can use a few drops of food coloring, or if you prefer all-natural food dye, try blending or chopping dehydrated strawberries or a little beet root powder to add a pink color to the batter.
2. Romantic french toast
Why not try out French toast for Valentine’s breakfast? It’s pretty easy to make and tastes delicious!
The process goes easier if you pre-cut your bread into heart shapes before you put them in the batter, but you can shape them afterwards too. I just find the presentation is better if you start with heart shaped bread.
Then you can serve with little pats of butter shaped like hearts. So cute for Valentine’s Day!
3. Heart shaped cinnamon roll breakfast
Make a Valentine’s breakfast that’s both savory and sweet with turkey bacon, hashbrowns, and heart-shaped cinnamon rolls!
You can either use a heart-shaped pan to bake the cinnamon rolls, shape the dough with heart-shaped cookie cutters, or mold the dough into the shape of a heart before you bake it.
Serve with savory sides like turkey bacon or sausage, some yummy hashbrowns or potato hash, and you have a delicious and satisfying not-too-sweet Valentine’s breakfast.
4. Spell love on a plate
Show your sweetie you love them by literally spelling it out for them! 😀 Make an adorable breakfast plate that spells L-O-V-E out of yummy foods!
Do a mix of savory or sweet for each letter, like little egg and hashbrown bites for the L, a sliced kiwi or orange for O, a cute heart-shaped waffle for the V, and little raspberries or blueberries for the E.
The tiny heart-shaped pats of butter are the cutest finishing touch!
5. Heart-shaped egg in a hole
Egg in a hole, or Toad in a Hole, is a quintessential breakfast that’s so easy to make for Valentine’s day!
All you need is to do is cut a heart shape out of the bread where the egg goes, present the bread heart with it before serving, and the effect is super cute.
Serve with bacon or sausage, fruits, hashbrowns, yogurt, grits, sliced avocado – whatever your sweetie likes the most!
6. Heart-shaped bacon
If you’re wondering how to make heart-shaped bacon, I’ve got you!
Literally all you do is shape two pieces of bacon into hearts on the pan prior to baking, and they will hold their shape quite well as they bake.
If the bacon is being difficult for you to shape, you can spear the end with a toothpick to hold it in place while it’s in the oven.
7. Cupid’s breakfast skewers
If you need an idea for a Valentine’s Day brunch, or Galentine’s brunch ideas, give these Cupid’s Arrows a try!
To make the right shape, do heart-shaped mini pancakes at the bottom, some smaller berries (like blueberries) through the middle, and strawberries and clementines for the end of the arrow (or the “fletching” as it’s called).
I’m loving how these turn out! They make for a festive presentation that’s easy to serve for a gathering.
If you want something even easier, try these simple Valentine’s fruit skewers:
Simply gather a selection of fruits that are easy to shape, like honeydew melon, canteloupe, and watermelon, and carve them into little hearts. You can also use mini cookie-cutters to make things even easier.
8. Super easy valentine’s heart toast
This could be the easiest recipe I’ve ever seen! haha
All you do is put jam on a piece of bread and toast it. That’s it!
To be more specific, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter but not to cut out the bread, but just to press an indent of a heart in the bread. Then put a thin-thin-thin layer of jam on the heart and pop it in the toaster!
Top with cute sprinkles, put some fruit on the pate, and voila! The cutest toast ever!
9. Valentine’s DIY waffle bar
For a casual, family-friendly breakfast that’s as fun as it is delicious, why not try a DIY waffle bar? It’s the perfect way for everyone to customize their own waffle creations with all the toppings their hearts desire.
I absolutely love this idea and think it’s so cute – it’s family-friendly but also perfect for a cozy Galentine’s brunch with friends!
Prep all the waffles (or pancakes or french toast) on a serving tray or place in a 9×13 or 8×12 dish, set up all the toppings like fruits, custard, and chocolate shavings, add a bottle of maple syrup and a canister of whipped cream. Let everyone dig in and create their masterpiece—it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
10. Valentine’s cereal bar
This is a great way of making a casual food into something special – a cereal bar! It’s cute, colorful, and totally fun.
Set up an assortment of everyone’s favorite cereals like heart-shaped options, pink and red special edition cereals, or classic crowd-pleasers.
Add bowls of toppings like fresh berries, chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips and sprinkles for an extra festive treat.
Serve with milk and non-dairy alternatives, and you’re good to go!
The best Valentine’s Day brunch ideas
11. Valentine’s breakfast board
If you want to do something special for Valentine’s brunch but don’t exactly want plate service, give a breakfast board a try! I made one of these for Easter brunch and it made everything 10 times easier for me as the person preparing the food.
Use a large wooden board or platter as your base, and start with heart-shaped waffles as the focal point. Then you arrange berries, fruits, mini brownies and cinnamon rolls, and savory meats and egg bites around them. Finish it off with your syrups and dips of choice.
I like to keep sweet and salty elements evenly distributed for balance and visual appeal. After all, we eat with our eyes too!
12. Valentine’s pastries and sweets spread
This grazing spread is my dream! If you have a big sweet tooth like me, why not go all out for Valentine’s day?
I’m talking laminated pastries like croissants and pan au chocolats, heart-shaped cookies and macarons, decadent cake, rich chocolate brownies, cake pops, cupcakes, and piles of fresh fruits.
Do you want to dive into this photo too?!
13. Valentine’s brunch grazing table
Isn’t this grazing table absolutely stunning? I’m obsessed with how everything is arranged on risers – it makes it so much more convenient for guests to grab their favorites!
This would work great for a later morning/early afternoon brunch. Sandwiches, wraps, and bagels hold up especially well, AND you can easily make them ahead of time, or have them catered and arrange them nicely on platters. Not having to cook anything means you can spend more time with your guests.
Incorporate some festive cocktails and yummy treats, and your guests will be raving!
14. DIY Valentine’s mimosa bar
Create a DIY Valentine’s Mimosa Bar that will take your brunch to the next level! This easy setup is perfect for celebrating with friends, family, or your special someone.
Keep a selection of your favorite bubbly on ice (works great for non-alcoholic bubbly too!), carafes of fresh juice (think orange juice, fruit punch, cranberry juice, pink lemonade, and apple juice), some fun garnishes like fresh fruit and heart-shaped cutouts, and chic drinking glasses your guests can toast with.
You could also do a cute, Valentine’s-themed cocktail glass for serving:
Recreate this look by simply dipping the rim of a glass in pink frosting then rolling in sprinkles! It’s super easy to do and looks so cute!
15. Pancake tower
Take your Valentine’s brunch to sweet new heights with a pancake tower on a tiered tray! This fun and easy idea turns a breakfast classic into a cute centerpiece.
Stack heart-shaped pancakes or waffles (or both) on each level, with some heart-shaped chocolate-dipped strawberries. It’s the perfect mix of cute and delicious, and your guests will be snapping pics before they even dig in.
16. Valentine’s charcuterie platter
Elevate your Valentine’s Day brunch with a stunning charcuterie platter that’s as delicious as it is festive!
Pile on an array of cheeses, crackers, cured meats, colorful fruits like strawberries and raspberries, and fancy cookies like macarons for a perfect mix of sweet and savory.
Add a festive touch with heart-shaped cheese slices, pink-hued crackers, or even a drizzle of honey.
Whether you’re hosting a Galentine’s get-together or a family brunch, this platter is definitely a crowd-pleaser!
17. Homemade heart shaped pizza lunch
Gather your family and friends or host a Galentine’s brunch and make homemade pizzas together! It’s a fantastic way to bring everyone together for a fun, interactive activity.
This idea is completely customizable, perfect for accommodating dietary preferences, and lets everyone get creative with their own pizza masterpiece!
Prep your own dough ahead of time or purchase some from the store to make things easy.
Or try a pizza bar where each guest can create their own mini heart-shaped pizzas:
Perfect for a cozy lunch or even a kid-friendly Valentine’s party, a DIY heart pizza lunch is sure to steal everyone’s heart (and appetite)!
18. Cotton candy valentine’s cocktails
Add a touch of whimsy to your Valentine’s Day celebration with cotton candy cocktails!
These delightful drinks are as pretty as they are fun, featuring a fluffy cloud of cotton candy that melts when topped with bubbly champagne, prosecco, or sparkling soda.
Perfect for a festive brunch, these cocktails are easy to make and sure to wow your guests.
Customize with pink or red cotton candy and garnish with fresh fruit or a sugared rim for an extra sweet touch.
19. Valentine’s pasta lunch
This Valentine’s Day, elevate your lunch plans with an Italian-inspired spread that’s as delicious as it is delightful.
Use fresh, vibrant flavors like a zesty pesto pasta salad as the star, complemented by juicy olives and a refreshing watermelon and feta salad.
Add a colorful fruit platter, classic bruschetta with a drizzle of olive oil, and chilled pink lemonade to sip on.
Whether it’s for a cozy family lunch or a Galentine’s gathering, this festive menu will have everyone swooning—over the food and the company!
For a festive twist, use heart-shaped pasta you can buy here.
20. Valentine’s sushi lunch
Who says Valentine’s Day has to be all about sweets? Treat the sushi lovers in your life to a savory, show-stopping lunch set against dreamy pink decor.
Get some beautifully crafted sushi, paired with adorable drinks served in sprinkle-rimmed glasses for a fun, festive vibe.
Whether you’re rolling your own sushi or ordering from your favorite spot, this unique Valentine’s lunch idea is a fresh and flavorful way to celebrate love—because savory can be just as romantic as sweet!
21. Bagel bar
Hosting a group for Valentine’s Day? A bagel bar brunch is a great way to feed everyone while letting them customize their perfect bite!
Set up an array of bagel options—think classic, everything, sesame, and cinnamon raisin—on a table lined with brown kraft paper.
Add labels for each topping directly on the paper for a charming, rustic touch.
Offer a variety of spreads like plain cream cheese, chive cream cheese, and whipped butter, plus fun add-ons like smoked salmon, sliced cucumbers, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, capers, and even sweet options like honey and jam.
It’s interactive, easy to set up, and guarantees everyone gets exactly what they’re craving.
Bonus: it’s a festive, creative centerpiece for your Valentine’s Day brunch!
22. Heart shaped burgers
You honestly can’t go wrong with a Valentine’s burger lunch! Perfect for a family cookout or gathering with friends, heart-shaped burgers are a playful way to celebrate. Guys especially love this one.
Use a large heart cookie cutter to shape your burger buns and patties for a Valentine’s theme. Add your favorite toppings—cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a dash of love—and you’ve got a delicious Valentine’s lunch that’s sure to impress.
Whether you’re grilling outdoors or cooking on a stovetop, this idea brings the charm and flavor in equal measure!
Final thoughts
Creating a memorable Valentine’s Day breakfast or brunch doesn’t have to be complicated. With these 22 Valentine’s ideas, you can whip up a spread that’s fun, festive, and delicious!
From heart-shaped treats to creative twists on classic dishes, there’s something here for everyone—whether you’re celebrating with your partner, family, or friends.
Looking for more inspiration? Bookmark this post and explore even more Valentine’s Day ideas on our blog. Happy Valentine’s Day, and may your day be filled with love, laughter, and plenty of delicious food!
