Yes, most definitely scenic and safe to do the walk between the station and the piazzale in the morning. Always lots of people about!
As far as breakfast, what do you mean by "on the go"? I need to understand whether you want to do a quick breakfast with coffee and maybe a pastry or something nicer with a more hearty option? Most Italians stop at bars, drink a cappuccino and a pastry and are off to work. Something like that? Or would that not be enough?