Best Breakfast Restaurants in Soho (10012)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Jack's Wife Freda – SoHo
All-day bistro and local institution for Mediterranean-leaning brunch in SoHo.
Notable Picks
8.7
Since opening in 2012, Jack’s Wife Freda’s SoHo original has become a benchmark for all-day New York brunch, blending Israeli and South African influences into dishes like green shakshuka and rosewater waffles. Heavy review volume and steady lines make it one of the neighborhood’s most reliable, crowd-pleasing breakfast choices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green Shakshuka, Rosewater Waffle, Mediterranean Breakfast
What makes it special: All-day bistro and local institution for Mediterranean-leaning brunch in SoHo.
#2
Sadelle's
8.6
Sadelle’s is a SoHo brunch institution built around bagel towers, smoked fish, and an over-the-top bakery program highlighted by sticky buns and French toast. The multi-level space and theater-like bagel counter turn breakfast into a full-on occasion.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sadelle's Tower, French Toast, House Salmon
What makes it special: Bagel-tower brunch destination where smoked fish and bakery items steal the show.
Citizens of SoHo brings bright Australian café culture to a busy Lafayette corner, with big-format brekkie plates, shakshuka, and biscuit sandwiches backed by a serious coffee program. High review volume and constant crowds underline how baked-in it is to the neighborhood’s brunch routine.
Must-Try Dishes:
Big Brekkie (SoHo), Smashed Avo Toast, Cheddar Biscuit Brekkie Sandwich
What makes it special: High-volume Aussie brunch café with big brekkie plates and strong coffee.
8.2
Little Ruby’s translates Australian café culture into a Nolita setting, where brekkie runs until late afternoon and ricotta hotcakes sit alongside burgers and pastas. It’s a high-traffic spot used equally for early coffee, long brunch catch-ups, and casual day drinking at the sidewalk tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avo Toast, Banana Bread, Passionfruit Yogurt Bowl
What makes it special: Busy Aussie café where brekkie classics share space with burgers and spritzes.
8.2
From the Raoul’s team, Revelie Luncheonette reworks the classic New York diner into an all-day spot where omelets, green chile cheeseburgers, and crinkle-cut fries share space with stronger coffee and wine than the signage suggests. Breakfast runs from early hours into brunch, making it one of SoHo’s most flexible morning options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omelette All Day, Green Chile Cheeseburger, Crinkle Cut Fries
What makes it special: French-accented luncheonette where serious cooking hides behind diner signage.
#6
Banter
8.1
An Australian-style café on Sullivan Street known for avocado-laden plates, ricotta hotcakes, and all-day brunch standards. It’s a favored stop for lighter-feeling, produce-forward breakfasts that still eat like a full meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smash avocado toast, Banter Big Breakfast, Ricotta hotcakes
What makes it special: Aussie brunch hub balancing indulgent plates with fresher, veg-forward options.
#7
Mareluna
8.0
Mareluna is an Italian restaurant that flips into a leisurely, prosecco-friendly brunch with pastas sharing the table with eggs and pastries. The room skews moodier and more dressed-up than most cafés in the area, which makes brunch feel closer to a proper sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle gnocchi, Cacio e pepe, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Italian-leaning brunch where handmade pastas and eggs share the table.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
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Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A compact Thompson Street café pouring careful espresso drinks alongside a short lineup of pastries and light breakfast plates. Locals use it as a quiet morning stop or laptop-friendly nook before the nearby brunch crowds wake up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oat milk latte, House drip coffee, Almond croissant
What makes it special: Art-forward espresso bar with a mellow, residential SoHo feel.