Best Breakfast Restaurants in East Village (10009)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Cafe Mogador
Moroccan comfort classics that stay craveable across brunch and dinner.
Notable Picks
#1
Cafe Mogador
8.5
A warm, always-busy Moroccan mainstay that’s at its best when you order like a regular: one tagine, one grilled plate, and a couple of classic spreads to start. It works equally well for brunch crowds and weeknight dinners when you want steady, spice-forward comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken tagine with preserved lemon and olives, Lamb tagine, Moroccan mint tea
What makes it special: Moroccan comfort classics that stay craveable across brunch and dinner.
8.3
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A bagel institution that wins on speed, volume, and repeatable execution—exactly what you want when breakfast is mission-critical. Go classic, keep the build tight, and let the chew and cream cheese ratios carry the order.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese, BEC on a Bagel, Lox & Cream Cheese Bagel
What makes it special: High-volume bagel craft that stays dependable day after day.
#3
Hearth
8.2
A Tuscan-leaning, farm-to-table dining room that feels like a calm reset from the neighborhood’s chaos—best when you treat it as a full meal with starters, a pasta, and a thoughtful main. The cooking is ingredient-driven and seasonal, with a steady, grown-up hospitality style that suits longer dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
House pasta with pork ragù, Burrata, Olive oil cake
What makes it special: Seasonal Tuscan-American cooking with a polished, relaxed pace.
#4
POST
8.1
A daytime-to-late-night neighborhood hang that lands best as a brunch-and-cocktails spot with an elevated diner streak. It’s the kind of place you bring out-of-towners when you want something fun, polished, and easy to love without feeling like a scene trap.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brunch pancakes, Breakfast sandwich, Seasonal cocktail
What makes it special: Brunch-forward New American comfort with a real cocktail backbone.
Worthy Picks
#5
Smør
7.9
A Scandinavian-leaning all-day spot that’s at its best when you treat breakfast like a composed sandwich run—savory, structured, and not overly fussy. Pick one signature handheld, add one baked good, and you’re set.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hangover Sandwich, Danish Hot Dog, Cardamom Buns
What makes it special: Scandi-inspired breakfast plates and sandwiches with a modern feel.
7.8
A counter-friendly cafe that’s strongest when you order breakfast as a structured plate instead of a scattershot pastry run. It’s reliable, unpretentious, and especially good when you want savory breakfast without a full brunch production.
Must-Try Dishes:
Israeli Breakfast, Egg Sandwich, Avocado Sandwich
What makes it special: Savory breakfast plates in a casual, efficient cafe format.
#7
C&B
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
A compact neighborhood coffee stop that works best as a fast breakfast utility play—clean drinks, straightforward bites, and an easy in-and-out flow. Keep the order simple and reliable: one sandwich, one pastry, one coffee.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Sandwich, Iced Latte, Avocado Toast
What makes it special: Quick, repeatable breakfast routines with strong coffee utility.