I usually don't eat breakfast right after getting up anyway, so taking food with me works out fine. As a caffienne addict I will take a few swallows of coffee before setting out, then finish the large travel mug when I get to work. My commute is only about 11 miles each way and I don't have massive hills to climb so I don't worrry about bonking.
I rarely sleep more than 6-7 hrs at a time. I have to start work at 0630 so I'm a up and on the road pretty early, then asleep by 10 each night.