Breakfast at the Chestnut Hill Inn is not just a meal...it's an experience!

At our Virginia country inn, we take great pride in serving our guests the finest freshly made breakfast items daily. Each morning begins at 7:00 with fresh-roasted coffee as well as a wide selection of herbal and caffeinated teas. Prepare to treat yourself to a gourmet meal beginning with a fresh fruit entrée and our Homemade Gourmet Granola, and then follow it up with our hot entrée of the day.

Our entrées vary from "sweet one day to savory the next," sometimes a combination of each. Whether you join us at the main table or have a quiet meal at your own private table, breakfast at our luxury accommodation in Virginia becomes the best way to start your day.

We always have alternative breakfasts available such as hot or cold cereal, plain scrambled eggs, or plain French toast, so please let us know your preferences at check-in.

Yogurt with Granola, Tropical Fruit and Crystallized Ginger
Mango, Blueberry, and Ginger Fruit Salad
Peach, Strawberries, and Bananas Bruschetta
Chestnut Hill Fruit Vichyssoise
Broiled Grapefruit with Ginger Sauce
Strawberry Tossed in Lemon Sugar, served with Lavender Syrup

Eggs on a Cloud with Hollandaise Sauce
Sunrise Bake with Sausage, Egg, Sundried Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Smoked Salmon over Sautéed Leek & Egg Scramble with Capers & a dollop of Meyer Lemon Créme Fraiche
Madame Quiche's Quiche au Fromage
Sunnyside Baked Eggs and Mushrooms in Virginia Ham Crisps
Florentine Topped Prosciutto with Fried Egg and Freshly Shaved Parmesan on Ciabatta Bread

Grand Marnier Orange Blossom French Toast
Banana and Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Orange Zest Butter
Cornmeal Orange Biscuits topped with Fresh Peaches and Cream
Maple Créme Flan served with Caramelized Bartlett Pears
Belgian Buttermilk Waffles a' la Bananas Foster
Café au lait Créme Brûlée

Chestnut Hill B&B - Breakfast - Orange Va

Whether it's just you or you and your traveling companion, just ask us. Private tables are available in our social room and on one of two sun porches overlooking the scenic rear lawn.

Let us know and with a little advance notice we can modify our recipes to meet almost any food allergy and special dietary needs you may have. Yes, we can and are happy to accommodate your vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and other needs.

Breakfast is usually served between 8 and 9 a.m. but may be served earlier or later with prior arrangement. If you have a really early departure requirement, we'll be happy to prepare our "Early Breakfast to Go" filled with fresh home baked treats, fruit and "go cups" for your coffee.

"The elegance of the offerings combined with the quality display made us feel extremely well served in a way that exceeded our expectations."

Chestnut Hill's Sunrise Grand Mariner French Toast
Serves 4

* 3/4 cup half & half or light cream
* 4 large organic free range eggs
* 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
* 2 tablespoons fine granulated sugar
* 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
* 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* 8 3/4-inch-thick slices of French bread
* 1/2 stick unsalted butter
* Confectioner's sugar for garnish (optional)
* Pure Virginia maple syrup

Whisk first 6 ingredients together in a medium bowl. Soak each bread slice in the egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Allow to stand until egg mixture is absorbed (at least 20 minutes.) (May be prepared 1 day ahead.) Cover and refrigerate.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 4 bread slices to skillet and sauté until cooked through and golden brown, approximately 3 minutes on each side. Repeat cooking with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 4 bread slices.

Sift powdered sugar over each slice. Serve with maple syrup and garnish with a twisted orange slice

Chestnut Hill BnB - Orange Va - James Madison Montpelier - Skyline Drive

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Our entrées vary from "sweet one day to savory the next," sometimes a combination of each. Whether you join us at the main table or have a quiet meal at your own private table, breakfast at our luxury accommodation in Virginia becomes the best way to start your day.