This Is Steve Martin and Martin Short’s Favorite Thing to Eat for Breakfast

Steve Martin and Martin Short have been in the business for a while now—over five decades, to be exact. And of those five decades, they’ve been best pals for four of them. We love a strong celebrity friendship. Both Martins continue to keep busy by starring in the comedy-mystery-drama Only Murders in the Building and planning a comedy tour together in late 2025. There’s no stopping this audacious duo.

So, what gives these two comedic geniuses enough energy in the morning? From their many stays at hotels over the years, they’ve developed an adoration for a very specific breakfast. They love it so much that they send breakfast photos to each other!

What is their favorite breakfast?

Their go-to morning meal is poached eggs on toast. Simple and elegant, we knew the guys had good taste. When they’re on tour, they’ll order room service poached eggs and share pictures of the dish. That’s one way to judge a hotel!

Poached eggs can be a bit daunting, but don’t worry. Gordon Ramsay gave us a masterclass on how to create the perfect poached egg every time. But, if you’re like me, sometimes you need more than eggs and toast. Once you’ve got ’em poached, add them into a protein-dense poached egg Buddha bowl for an ultra-filling breakfast.

If you’re looking for another breakfast that happens to be royal-approved, I recommend oatmeal. Kate Middleton eats “slow-burn energy oats” for breakfast. That simple dish is heart-healthy, full of fiber and good for your cholesterol. Maybe I’ll start eating oatmeal with a side of poached eggs every morning. Sounds like the perfect breakfast to me!