Best Breakfast Restaurants in Chinatown
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum
Long-running Chinatown bakery turning out Hong Kong–style buns and pastries from early morning to late night.
Notable Picks
8.6
Since 1986, Chiu Quon has been Chinatown’s go-to counter for Hong Kong–style buns, egg tarts, and festival pastries. Locals rely on it for cash-only, grab-and-go boxes of still-warm baked goods at prices that make repeat visits easy.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ pork buns, Portuguese egg tarts, Walnut red bean paste cake
What makes it special: Long-running Chinatown bakery turning out Hong Kong–style buns and pastries from early morning to late night.
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Sweet Treats Escapes
Saint Anna functions as both a Chinese bakery and Hong Kong–style cafe, pairing egg tarts and pineapple buns with congee, wonton noodle soup, and milk tea. It’s a sit-down option where you can make a full breakfast or light lunch out of bakery cases and short-order plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Egg custard tarts, Pineapple buns, Sesame balls
What makes it special: Hybrid bakery and Hong Kong–style cafe where you can pair pastries with congee, noodles, and strong milk tea.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Just off Cermak in Chinatown, Sunlight Cafe serves congee, rice rolls, and classic bakery items from early morning through the day. It’s a no-frills option where breakfast is built from combo plates, Chinese donuts, and trays of breads at very modest prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Congee with Chinese Donuts, Pork Sung Roll, Ham and Egg Bun
What makes it special: A compact Chinatown cafe where congee, rice rolls, and buns cover the full breakfast spectrum at low cost.