Quick Summary:

  • Q: What is Manhattan known for in terms of food?
  • A: Manhattan, NYC, is packed with fantastic places to eat at all hours of the day, especially when it comes to breakfast, the most important meal of the day.
  • Q: What types of breakfast options can you find in Manhattan?
  • A: Whether you prefer traditional bagels and lox with house-roasted coffee on the go or a leisurely conventional Japanese breakfast, Manhattan has a restaurant for you.
  • Q: What are some popular breakfast venues in Manhattan?
  • A: From authentic Jewish delis and cozy Ukrainian coffee shops to contemporary corner cafés and chef-inspired five-star eateries, Manhattan offers top spots for breakfast.
  • Q: What makes Manhattan’s breakfast spots special?
  • A: These venues provide a healthy, hearty, and happy breakfast experience that caters to diverse tastes.


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1. The Smith ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Smith | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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2. Veselka ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Veselka | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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3. Russ & Daughters Cafe

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Russ & Daughters Cafe | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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4. Amy's Bread

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Amy's Bread | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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5. Andrews Coffee Shop

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Andrews Coffee Shop | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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6. Barney Greengrass

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Barney Greengrass | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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7. Egg Shop NYC

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Egg Shop NYC | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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8. Bubby's

Bubby's | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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9. Buvette Gastrotheque

Buvette Gastrotheque | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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10. Clinton St. Baking Company (CSBC)

Clinton St. Baking Company (CSBC) | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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11. Tenth Avenue Cookshop

Tenth Avenue Cookshop | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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12. Friedman's

Friedman's | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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13. Jack's Wife, Freda

Jack's Wife, Freda | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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14. Junior's Restaurant and Bakery

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Junior's Restaurant and Bakery | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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15. Murray Hill Diner

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Murray Hill Diner | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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16. Pershing Square

Pershing Square | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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17. Times Square Diner & Grill

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Times Square Diner & Grill | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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18. Westway Diner

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Westway Diner | Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Manhattan, NYC
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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company is a traditional bagel and coffee shop that serves authentic freshly baked, hand-rolled, and water-boiled bagels with an assortment of toppings and locally roasted coffee. In addition to delicious bagels, the coffee shop also serves made-from-scratch soups, freshly prepared healthy salads, gourmet sandwiches and wraps, daily-baked Parisian pastries and muffins, and organic steel-cut oatmeal for breakfast. Other breakfast delights include eggs with turkey or bacon and breakfast wraps along with croissants, raisin Danishes, and apple turnovers. Boasting four locations around the city on Broadway, 30th Avenue, Ditmars, and Chelsea, Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company is open for early breakfast and late lunch, Monday through Sunday.

286 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001, Phone: 212-924-2824

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