Harvester breakfast is served weekends only (most locations) from 8:00am to 11:30am. Adult full breakfast costs approximately £11.99 to £13.99. The unlimited salad bar is included. Children eat from around £5.99 to £6.99. Not all Harvester locations serve breakfast — confirm before visiting.
Does Harvester Serve Breakfast?
Yes — but not everywhere and not every day. This is the most important thing to know before you drive to a Harvester expecting a cooked breakfast. Harvester operates approximately 170 restaurants across the UK, but not all of them serve breakfast, and those that do typically serve it on weekends only.
Harvester is owned by Mitchells & Butlers, the same group that owns Toby Carvery, Vintage Inns, and Ember Inns. M&B operates over 1,700 pubs and restaurants across the UK, making it one of the largest hospitality groups in the country.
Harvester Breakfast Times
| Day | Typical Breakfast Start | Typical Breakfast End | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | N/A (most locations) | N/A | Weekday breakfast rare — check locally |
| Saturday | 8:00am | 11:30am | Most breakfast-serving locations |
| Sunday | 8:00am | 11:30am – 12:00pm | Most breakfast-serving locations |
| Bank Holidays | 8:00am | 11:30am | Varies — confirm in advance |
Harvester Breakfast Menu 2026
The Harvester breakfast menu is built around a classic full cooked breakfast format with the Harvester-specific addition of the unlimited salad bar. The full menu typically includes:
The Full Harvester Breakfast
| Item | Price (2026) | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Full Breakfast (Adult) | £11.99 – £13.99 | 2 sausages, 2 rashers bacon, egg, grilled tomato, mushrooms, baked beans, toast + unlimited salad bar |
| Full Breakfast (Child) | £5.99 – £6.99 | 1 sausage, 1 rasher bacon, egg, beans, toast + unlimited salad bar |
| Lighter Breakfast | £8.99 – £9.99 | 1 sausage, 1 rasher bacon, egg, toast + unlimited salad bar |
| Vegetarian Breakfast | £9.99 – £11.99 | Plant-based sausages, halloumi, eggs, tomato, mushrooms, toast + salad bar |
| Pancake Stack | £7.99 – £9.99 | 3 pancakes with maple syrup and fruit — American-style |
| Add-ons (per item) | £1.50 – £2.50 | Extra sausage, black pudding, hash brown, extra bacon |
| Coffee (unlimited refills) | £2.49 – £2.99 | Filter coffee with unlimited refills at most locations |
🥒 The Salad Bar — What is Actually On It at Breakfast?
At breakfast, the Harvester salad bar typically includes: bread rolls, croissants, pastries, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, and cold salad items. The morning version of the salad bar has more breakfast-appropriate items than the dinner configuration. It is genuine added value — particularly if you have children who will eat fruit and pastries.
Is Harvester Breakfast Worth It?
The honest answer depends entirely on what you value. At approximately £12–£14 per adult, Harvester breakfast is not cheap. For comparison, a full English at Wetherspoons costs £5.99 and a Premier Inn breakfast buffet starts at £12.99. The Harvester sits at the premium end of the casual dining breakfast market.
What justifies the price:
- The salad bar is genuinely included — not a paid add-on, not just a couple of bread rolls.
- Sit-down service — you are seated, served, and not queuing at a counter.
- Family-friendly environment — children’s pricing is reasonable and there is space.
- Quality of sausages and bacon is consistently better than fast food competitors.
What does not justify the price:
- Weekend-only availability limits when you can actually go.
- At £12–£14 per head for a family of four, you are spending £50+ for breakfast.
- Compared to a quality independent café, the food quality is good but not exceptional.
Harvester Breakfast vs Competitors
| Chain | Adult Full Breakfast Price | Service Style | Salad Bar | Weekday? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | £11.99–£13.99 | Table service | ✓ Included | Mostly no |
| Premier Inn | £12.99 | Buffet self-service | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Wetherspoons | £5.99 | Order at bar / app | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Toby Carvery | £10.99–£13.99 | Semi-buffet | ✗ No | Some locations |
| McDonald’s | £6.99–£9.99 | Counter/app order | ✗ No | ✓ Yes (until 11am) |
For the full hotel breakfast comparison, see our Premier Inn breakfast review and Travelodge breakfast guide. For the best value breakfasts across all UK chains, see our cheapest breakfast UK guide.
Harvester Breakfast Calories
Harvester does not publish detailed nutritional information for breakfast items in the same way fast food chains do. Based on standard full breakfast components, an adult full Harvester breakfast contains approximately:
- Full breakfast (without salad bar): 850–1,100 kcal depending on egg and cooking method
- Adding pastries and fruit from salad bar: additional 200–400 kcal
- Coffee with milk: 50–100 kcal
For breakfast options under 400 calories, the Harvester is not the right choice. See our healthiest breakfast UK guide for low-calorie options at UK chains.
🏆 BritBreakfast Verdict — Harvester Breakfast
Harvester breakfast at £12–£14 with the salad bar included represents solid value for a family or leisurely weekend breakfast. The food quality is genuinely above fast food standard. The limitations are clear: weekend only, not universally available, and expensive for solo diners. If you have children, the salad bar is genuinely good. If you are solo, Wetherspoons at £5.99 is hard to argue against. Worth going for a special weekend breakfast — not a regular habit at these prices.
Most Harvester restaurants serve breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8:00am to 11:30am. Some locations also serve weekday breakfast. Not all of the approximately 170 Harvester restaurants in the UK serve breakfast — always check your specific location at harvester.co.uk before visiting.
Yes, the unlimited salad bar is included with every Harvester breakfast. At breakfast time the salad bar contains bread rolls, pastries, croissants, fresh fruit, yogurt and cereals alongside cold items. It is genuine added value and one of the main reasons to choose Harvester over a standard cafe breakfast.
Harvester adult breakfast prices in 2026 are approximately £11.99 to £13.99 for the full breakfast including the unlimited salad bar. A lighter breakfast option is around £8.99. Children’s breakfast is typically £5.99 to £6.99. Prices vary slightly by location. Coffee is typically £2.49 to £2.99 with unlimited refills.
Harvester typically stops serving breakfast at 11:30am on weekends. Some locations extend to 12:00pm on Sundays. The kitchen switches from breakfast to the main lunch menu at this point. Arriving before 11:00am is advisable to ensure full breakfast service without being rushed.
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