Best Breakfast Restaurants in Chelsea (10011)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
The Grey Dog – Chelsea
Chelsea’s reliable, always-busy brunch workhorse.
Notable Picks
8.4
A high-traffic Chelsea brunch anchor with a menu that balances hearty American plates and lighter cafe fare. The kitchen is consistent on crowd-pleasers like pancakes and egg sandwiches, and the room has an easy, neighborhood hum that keeps tables turning.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buttermilk pancakes with maple butter, Avocado toast with poached eggs, Breakfast burrito with chipotle crema
What makes it special: Chelsea’s reliable, always-busy brunch workhorse.
#2
Lulla
8.3
A polished Chelsea dining room that treats breakfast like a real service, not an afterthought—clean technique, bright sauces, and well-executed eggs. The room is lively but not chaotic, with an Italy-meets-New York energy that suits long brunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ricotta pancakes with seasonal fruit, Eggs in purgatory with house focaccia, Smoked salmon tartine
What makes it special: Modern-Italian breakfast with restaurant-level execution.
Worthy Picks
7.9
West Village Mexican with a brunch program that goes beyond the usual huevos-and-mimosas formula—fresh tortillas, balanced salsas, and careful seasoning. Service is warm and neighborhood-forward, with a spirited agave bar for those turning breakfast into a long afternoon.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles verdes with eggs, Birria breakfast tacos, Churro French toast
What makes it special: Brunchable Mexican cooking with serious agave depth.
#4
Café Chelsea
7.9
A buzzy Hotel Chelsea bistro where steak frites is the move and the fries are the reason to linger. Expect a crisp, buttery exterior with a soft center, leaning French-classic rather than bar-snack heavy. Atmosphere does a lot of the work, but the fries hold their own.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Frites, Chelsea Cheeseburger with Fries, Goat Cheese Croquettes
What makes it special: Hotel-bistro frites with real technique and a cinematic dining room.
A long-running Chelsea deli that still does the basics with discipline—hot egg sandwiches, griddled bacon, and tight coffee service from dawn onward. The breakfast menu leans classic NYC counter fare, and the value stays strong for the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon, egg & cheese on a kaiser roll, Challah French toast, House-made soups with buttered roll
What makes it special: A 1971-era Chelsea staple for no-nonsense breakfast sandwiches.