15 Best Breakfast Restaurants in New York
15 New York breakfast spots worth an early alarm — eggs, pastries, and morning menus done right.
Who this guide is for
The best breakfast restaurants in New York treat the first meal of the day as an occasion in its own right — proper egg dishes, freshly baked pastries, and rooms that feel intentional before noon. Picks span Upper East Side, New York and Flatiron.
Quick picks
On this page
- 1. Conway Diner
- 2. Broad Nosh Bagels & Caterings 42nd Street
- 3. NYC Bagel & Coffee House (NYCBCH)
- 4. Broad Nosh Bagels Deli & Catering 58th Street
- 5. Bagel Shop
- 6. Nala’s Bagel and Brunch
- 7. Best Bagel & Coffee
- 8. Liberty Bagels Midtown
- 9. Russ & Daughters
- 10. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
- 11. Carnegie Diner & Cafe
- 12. Liberty Bagels Wall Street
- 13. Ellen's Stardust Diner
- 14. Golden Diner
- 15. Brooklyn Diner USA
How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
15 ranked picks
Explore next
Get the App
Get personalized picks in the app
Use this guide to narrow the field, then explore New York in the app when you want a tighter shortlist for the night.