I had been going out for breakfast since I retired 10 years ago. I went alone and I never made more friends in my life----I tend to be rather social.Met some great people,smokers and non-smokers. That all ended the beginning of last July.
My lunches and dinners out,about twice a week,I do with friends who don't smoke so never sat in the smoking section.
I sure do miss those breakfast places though,like the ones you described.
Come visit, anytime........you'll love my little corner of rural Virginia!