Best Breakfast Restaurants in Gramercy & Flatiron (10010)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
The Smith
High-capacity brunch machine that stays steady under pressure.
Notable Picks
#1
The Smith
8.4
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A big, busy brasserie that’s built for repeatable breakfast utility—fast seating flow, broad menu, and crowd-proof execution. Order a classic egg plate or brunch staple, keep sides simple, and it delivers the reliable start you came for.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggs Benedict, Avocado toast, Pancakes
What makes it special: High-capacity brunch machine that stays steady under pressure.
8.3
A hotel-dining room with real polish where breakfast is built for meetings, celebrations, and slow pacing rather than quick bites. Keep it classic and composed—one main, one coffee, and let the room do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Full English breakfast, Eggs Benedict, Buttermilk pancakes
What makes it special: A high-design hotel room that turns breakfast into an occasion.
Worthy Picks
7.7
An all-day American café built for breakfast energy, laptop lunches, and reliable comfort food without requiring a big decision. It’s strongest when you order classic café-style—one signature sandwich or breakfast plate, plus a coffee—then let the place do what it does best: steady, repeatable utility.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grey Dog Club, French toast, Buttermilk fried chicken sandwich
What makes it special: A dependable all-day café menu that fits almost any schedule.
7.6
A bright Gramercy cafe that sneaks in a surprisingly satisfying pho option alongside its brunch-and-lunch core. The broth leans comfort-forward and dependable rather than deeply traditional, making this a practical neighborhood bowl when you want warmth without a full Vietnamese-restaurant production.
Must-Try Dishes:
Angus beef pho, Chicken pho, Vietnamese iced coffee
What makes it special: A cafe-format pho fix in Gramercy with all-day utility.
7.6
A true all-hours diner where wings work as the reliable, no-drama comfort order—crispy enough to satisfy, fast enough to match the late-night pace. The best approach is classic diner discipline: wings plus one supporting side, then stop before the menu sprawl takes over.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo wings, Mozzarella sticks, Breakfast platter (late-night classic)
What makes it special: All-hours diner wings when everything else is closed.
#6
Smile To Go
7.6
An under-the-radar counter café that plays best as a quick, quality-controlled breakfast stop—simple plates, strong coffee rhythm, and an efficient in-and-out pace. Keep it tight: one breakfast item, one baked good, and you’re out before it gets crowded.
Must-Try Dishes:
Folded egg sandwich, Housemade granola, Steel cut oatmeal
What makes it special: Counter-serve breakfast that rewards focused ordering and fast pacing.