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Best Breakfast Restaurants in New York

50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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Barney Greengrass
Century-old sturgeon and lox specialist with true New York character.

Notable Picks

$ Upper West Side (Central) Breakfast, Brunch
Barney Greengrass is a 1908-born appetizing counter where sturgeon, Nova, and egg plates anchor classic New York breakfasts. Locals and visitors pack the tight dining room for smoked fish, latkes, and bagels that have earned a James Beard Award and longstanding Upper West Side institution status.
Must-Try Dishes: Sturgeon and scrambled eggs, Nova Scotia salmon with eggs, Potato latkes with smoked fish
What Makes it Special: Century-old sturgeon and lox specialist with true New York character.
$$ Lower East Side American, Breakfast
Clinton St. Baking Company is a Lower East Side landmark for American-style breakfast and brunch, known for towering pancakes and Southern-influenced plates. Open since 2001, it draws constant lines for dishes that balance comfort with well-executed technique in a compact, always-busy room.
Must-Try Dishes: Blueberry pancakes, Buttermilk fried chicken & waffles, Latke eggs Benedict
What Makes it Special: A long-running brunch institution serving standout pancakes and hearty American plates.
$ Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill Breakfast
Cocina Consuelo is a tiny West Harlem Mexican café where masa pancakes, tortilla-style egg dishes, and strong coffee anchor one of the city’s most talked-about breakfasts. Editors and locals alike come for deeply flavored, masa-forward plates that feel both comforting and distinctive compared with standard diner fare.
Must-Try Dishes: Masa Pancake, Tortilla con Huevo, Papas con Huevo
What Makes it Special: Masa-driven Mexican breakfast plates that show up on citywide best-of lists.
$$$ Dumbo Breakfast
The Time Out Market outpost of Clinton St. Baking Company brings its famous pancakes and egg dishes to DUMBO’s waterfront food hall. It draws steady lines for blueberry pancakes, latke eggs Benedict, and breakfast sandwiches, turning the upper floor of the market into a de facto brunch destination.
Must-Try Dishes: Blueberry pancakes with maple butter, Latke eggs Benedict, Breakfast egg sandwich
What Makes it Special: Iconic pancake-and-brunch counter inside a bustling DUMBO food hall.
$ Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing Breakfast, Brunch
Croffle House centers its breakfast and brunch hours on croffles, mochi donuts, and espresso drinks in a polished, design-forward space. Between sweet and savory croffle flavors and coffee that draws regulars, it functions as both a morning treat stop and a casual meetup café.
Must-Try Dishes: Blueberry Cream Cheese Croffle, Savory Tomato Basil Croffle, Iced Latte with La Colombe Beans
What Makes it Special: Korean-inspired croffles and coffee in a highly photogenic café.
$$ Midtown-Times Square Mediterranean, Bakery
Heritage Grand Restaurant & Pizza Bar brings a polished, Mediterranean-leaning menu of ancient-grain breads, wood-fired pizzas, and mezze to a handsome dining room just off Bryant Park. Opened in 2023 by restaurateur Lou Ramirez, it draws theatergoers, office diners, and locals for everything from happy hour to late-night olive oil cake.
Must-Try Dishes: Mediterranean Mezze Platter, Ancient Grain Margherita Pizza, Olive Oil Cake
What Makes it Special: Ancient-grain breads and Mediterranean-inspired pizzas served in a stylish Bryant Park dining room.
$$ Lower East Side Breakfast
This Orchard Street offshoot of the century-old appetizing shop turns smoked fish, bagels, and latkes into a sit-down breakfast ritual. It’s where locals and visitors lean into lox platters, egg dishes, and pastries in a bright, retro-inspired dining room.
Must-Try Dishes: Classic Lox Bagel, Smoked Fish Platter, Potato Latkes
What Makes it Special: A sit-down extension of a 1914 appetizing icon built around smoked fish breakfasts.
8.8
$ East Village Breakfast, Brunch
An East Village institution where fries shine as the ideal partner to pierogi, goulash, and late-night diner plates. The fries are reliably crisp, lightly salted, and served fast even during the constant rush. Come hungry for comfort food and stay for the neighborhood energy.
Must-Try Dishes: Crispy French Fries with house-made dips, Short Rib Pierogi, Ukrainian Breakfast Plate
What Makes it Special: A decades-old East Village diner with fries as a flawless comfort-food side.
$ Hutchinson Metro Center Breakfast
Bagels and Cream is a high-volume neighborhood bagel shop where hospital staff and locals line up early for customizable breakfast sandwiches, acai bowls, and coffee. With thousands of delivery ratings and steady dine-in traffic, it’s the most reliable grab-and-go breakfast hub in 10461.
Must-Try Dishes: Bagels and Cream Classic Lox Sandwich, Avocado Toast with Eggs, Supreme Pitaya Acai Bowl
What Makes it Special: High-volume bagel café with extensive cream cheese and breakfast options.
$$ Two Bridges American, Breakfast
Golden Diner sits under the Manhattan Bridge serving New York diner classics filtered through chef Sam Yoo’s Asian-inflected pantry. Locals come for creative comfort food, strong brunch plates, and a snug, always-in-demand room that feels part neighborhood hangout and part destination.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken katsu club sandwich, Thai Cobb salad, Buttermilk pancakes
What Makes it Special: A modern neighborhood diner where classic plates meet Korean, Japanese, and Chinese influences.
$ Little Italy Breakfast
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.
$ Sunset Park Breakfast, Brunch
La Jugueria is a neighborhood juice bar and breakfast counter where acai bowls, egg plates, and paninis share space with long lists of fresh juices and smoothies. Regulars treat it as a morning fuel stop before work or a lighter alternative to the area’s diners. Lines move quickly, but you can linger over coffee at the small tables if you’re not rushing.
Must-Try Dishes: Acai bowl with granola and fresh fruit, Chorizo breakfast burrito, Green detox juice with pineapple and ginger
What Makes it Special: Fresh juices and lighter breakfast plates in a true neighborhood juice bar.
$ Whitehall Bagels, Sandwiches
Liberty Bagels Wall Street is a high-volume FiDi bagel shop where hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels turn into hefty breakfast and lunch sandwiches for office workers and tourists. Rainbow bagels, loaded bacon-egg-and-cheese builds, and generous schmears make it a reliable move when you want a maximalist New York bagel sandwich rather than a light snack.
Must-Try Dishes: Liberty Bagel with bacon & scallion cream cheese, Nova lox on everything bagel, Bacon, egg & cheese bagel sandwich
What Makes it Special: High-volume FiDi bagel counter turning classic and rainbow bagels into full meal sandwiches.
8.7
$ Park Slope Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Miriam is a flagship Park Slope Israeli-Mediterranean restaurant, opened in 2005 by Chef Rafael Hasid, known for abundant brunches, lamb shawarma, and mezze-driven dinners that draw steady crowds. Thousands of reviews and two decades in business make it a default neighborhood choice for Israeli flavors, especially on weekends when the room turns lively with brunch lines and shared plates.
Must-Try Dishes: Green shakshuka, Lamb shawarma plate, Burekas breakfast with egg and salads
What Makes it Special: Long-running Israeli-Mediterranean hub with big brunch energy and a deep mezze menu.
$$$ Murray Hill Breakfast, Brunch
A classic Jewish deli in Murray Hill dating back to the 1960s, Sarge's serves crinkle-cut fries that are treated as seriously as its towering pastrami sandwiches. The fries come out hot, salty, and generously portioned, making the diner a go-to when you want old-school New York comfort with a proper fry basket.
Must-Try Dishes: Crinkle-Cut French Fries, Pastrami Reuben, Open-Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich with Fries
What Makes it Special: Old-school deli where crinkle-cut fries share top billing with stacked pastrami.
8.7
$$$ Washington Heights (North) Breakfast
Terravita is Washington Heights’ destination brunch room, where lemon–ricotta pancakes, salmon eggs Benedict, and avocado toast share space with cocktails in a polished dining room. Locals use it when they want a sit-down weekend brunch that feels closer to downtown than a neighborhood diner.
Must-Try Dishes: Lemon & Ricotta Pancakes, Salmon Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
What Makes it Special: A polished Uptown brunch spot marrying modern American plates with a cocktail-forward dining room.
$$ Gravesend Breakfast
Tiny kosher Israeli café where owner Moti Rabinowitz has been making made-to-order breakfast sandwiches and shakshuka for decades. Regulars treat it as a neighborhood ritual for warm hospitality and deeply flavorful, homestyle plates.
Must-Try Dishes: Mefuneket sandwich, Shakshuka with fresh bread, Loaded tuna sandwich
What Makes it Special: Owner-made Israeli breakfasts and sandwiches in an intimate two-table café.
$ Murray Hill Breakfast, Brunch
Since 1954, 2nd Avenue Deli’s Kips Bay location has delivered classic Jewish deli breakfasts and brunches, from challah French toast to towering pastrami sandwiches. High-volume traffic and decades of regulars make it a benchmark for comfort-heavy, old-New-York morning meals.
Must-Try Dishes: Challah French Toast, Matzoh Ball Soup with rye, Hot Pastrami Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Historic kosher deli where challah French toast and pastrami anchor brunch.
$$ Garment District Breakfast, Bagels
Best Bagel & Coffee offers the quintessential New York bagel experience with fresh, boiled bagels paired with expertly brewed coffee. A neighborhood staple, it's beloved for its simple yet perfect offerings.
Must-Try Dishes: Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese, Coffee, Lox & Bagel
What Makes it Special: The perfect New York bagel with fresh coffee.
8.6
$ Tribeca American, Burgers
A Tribeca institution for pancakes, pies, and comfort-food cravings where the best move is to order like a regular: one breakfast classic or one sandwich-and-side, then save room for pie. It’s high-volume for a reason—go on a weekday if you want the food without the line becoming the event.
Must-Try Dishes: Pancakes, Fried chicken, Key lime pie
What Makes it Special: A long-running Tribeca comfort-food hub with serious pie credibility.
$$ Morningside Heights American, Breakfast
A neighborhood anchor that does the modern American all-day play with real discipline: clean seasonal plates, strong brunch execution, and a room that stays lively without feeling chaotic. It’s best when you order like a regular—one signature breakfast move or one polished lunch plate—rather than trying to cover the whole menu in one sitting.
Must-Try Dishes: Eggs Benedict, Brioche French toast, Tuna melt
What Makes it Special: An all-day New American staple that stays reliable at real neighborhood volume.
$ Flushing-Willets Point Breakfast, Brunch
Eight Jane Food is a tiny takeout stall off Main Street specializing in made-to-order jianbing and other Northern Chinese breakfast staples. Lines form early for oversized crepes layered with egg, crunch, and fillings that locals treat as a full breakfast in one hand.
Must-Try Dishes: Classic Jianbing with Crispy Cracker, Beef Jianbing Crepe, Soy Milk and Tea Egg
What Makes it Special: Street-style Chinese breakfast crepes made fresh to order all morning.
$$ Lower East Side Mexican, Tacos
La Contenta LES is an intimate Lower East Side mezcal and tequila bar where polished versions of classic Mexican dishes share the stage with a serious cocktail program. Crowded tables, loud music, and a compact room make it feel more like a lively night-out spot than a quiet neighborhood cantina.
Must-Try Dishes: Fish Tacos, Enchiladas Suizas, La Contenta Nachos
What Makes it Special: Cocktail-driven Mexican spot where tacos, enchiladas, and mezcal share top billing.
$$$$ Tribeca Italian, Breakfast
A Tribeca anchor with a warm, always-busy energy and an urban-Italian menu that rewards ordering for the table. The kitchen excels at pastas and shareable mains, and the room’s steady hum makes it a reliable choice for both celebratory dinners and high-confidence business meals.
Must-Try Dishes: Sheep’s milk ricotta with herbs, Pappardelle, Chicken for two
What Makes it Special: High-volume Tribeca osteria that stays dependable and lively.
8.6
$$$ Little Italy Breakfast, Bagels
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.
$ East Village Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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.
$$$ Williamsburg Moroccan, Breakfast & Brunch
The Williamsburg outpost of this long-running Moroccan café has become a default choice for vegetarians thanks to its halloumi eggs, shakshuka, mezze platters, and couscous bowls with easy meat-free configurations. The room runs lively from brunch through late dinner, with a leafy garden area and a menu that balances omnivore staples with genuinely strong plant-forward plates. High review volume over more than a decade means the vegetarian side of the menu is well tested and dependable.
Must-Try Dishes: Halloumi Eggs Breakfast, Moroccan Eggs with Feta, Falafel Sandwich with Mezze
What Makes it Special: A Moroccan institution where vegetarian-friendly brunch plates and mezze have been dialed in over years of service.
8.5
Williamsburg Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
Family-run De Mole brings Puebla-style cooking to a cozy Williamsburg corner, built around a deeply layered mole that takes days to make. Locals rely on it for generous plates, reliable brunch, and classic Mexican comfort at price points that still feel reasonable for the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes: Pollo con mole poblano, Enchiladas de pollo con mole, Al pastor tacos
What Makes it Special: Slow-simmered Puebla-style mole and generous, homey plates.
$ Forest Hills Breakfast
A bright, line-prone neighborhood cafe where the real draw is flavor-forward lattes and matcha drinks that actually taste like what they’re named. Treat breakfast here as a drink-plus-one move—grab a seasonal latte, pair it with a small sweet or sando, and keep it tight so everything stays crisp and fresh.
Must-Try Dishes: Dirty Ube Latte, Matcha Latte, Japanese Sando
What Makes it Special: Seasonal latte execution with standout, clearly defined flavors.
$$$ Williamsburg Breakfast
Hole In The Wall brings Australian-style brunch to a big Bedford and Grand corner with strong coffee, cocktails, and substantial breakfast plates. It’s where locals meet visitors over mushroom toast, breakfast burritos, and benedicts in a room that can handle everything from laptops to birthday brunches.
Must-Try Dishes: HITW breakfast burrito, Mushroom toast with poached egg, Pork benedict
What Makes it Special: A busy Aussie café where big-format brunch plates, coffee, and cocktails run all day.
$$$ Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing Breakfast, Brunch
JD Breakfast & Coffee runs like a neighborhood all-day breakfast counter, turning out omelets, pancakes, and Korean-influenced plates alongside espresso drinks. It balances diner comfort with a slightly updated feel, making it a go-to for sit-down breakfasts in Murray Hill.
Must-Try Dishes: JD Signature Breakfast Platter, Kimchi Omelet with Toast, Pancakes with Fresh Fruit
What Makes it Special: Hybrid American–Korean breakfast plates with real diner-style portions.
$$ East Williamsburg Breakfast, Brunch
A modern coffee shop with an Italian-inspired breakfast menu, offering delicious sandwiches and freshly brewed coffee in a laid-back setting.
Must-Try Dishes: Eggplant Sandwich, Croissant, Frittata
What Makes it Special: Italian-inspired sandwiches and freshly brewed coffee.
8.5
$$$ West Village Breakfast, Brunch
Little Owl brings thoughtful, seasonal Mediterranean‑American brunch and breakfast to a cozy West Village corner, balancing creative dishes with reliable service and a friendly neighborhood vibe. Its brunch menu — from beignets to smoked‑salmon scrambles — draws a consistent local following. For a casual but well‑crafted breakfast in 10014, it’s a dependable choice.
Must-Try Dishes: Beignets with Nutella & Raspberry Sauce, Smoked Salmon & Egg White Scramble, Mushroom Omelette
What Makes it Special: Seasonal Mediterranean‑American brunch from a neighborhood‑loved kitchen
$ Corona Breakfast, Brunch
An old-line Italian bakery-cafe tucked behind Leo’s Latticini, best known for its cannoli, cakes, and strong coffee served from morning through pre-game Mets crowds. The room runs cozy and nostalgic, so breakfast here feels more like dropping into a neighborhood institution than a quick grab-and-go.
Must-Try Dishes: Mama's Special hero, Cannoli, Sfogliatelle
What Makes it Special: A classic Italian bakery-cafe with a garden-like backyard and pastries that locals fold into their pre-game ritual.
$ Gravesend American, Breakfast
An old-school Brooklyn diner on Kings Highway serving a sprawling American menu from pancakes and burgers to turkey dinners. Locals rely on it for generous portions, late hours, and consistently executed comfort food that works for breakfast, lunch, or a big family dinner.
Must-Try Dishes: Cheeseburger deluxe, Matzo ball soup, Pancakes with chocolate chips
What Makes it Special: Classic Brooklyn diner with a huge American comfort menu and big portions.
$ Upper East Side-Yorkville Breakfast
The Bagel Shop is a Carnegie Hill standby for hand-rolled New York–style bagels, oversized breakfast sandwiches, and coffee starting at 7 a.m. Regulars line up for chewy bagels, generous tuna and lox, and a sprawling menu that makes this feel like the neighborhood’s default breakfast counter.
Must-Try Dishes: Hail Caesar breakfast sandwich, Lox bagel with schmear, Tuna salad bagel
What Makes it Special: Small corner shop turning out classic New York bagels all morning.
8.5
$$$ Tribeca American, Burgers
A brasserie-diner hybrid with a timeless Tribeca pulse—red banquettes, martinis, and a menu that’s strongest when you keep it classic. Order one anchor (steak frites or a burger), add a crisp salad, and let the room do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes: Steak frites, Burger, Caesar salad with chicken paillard
What Makes it Special: A classic Tribeca room where the vibe is as much the draw as the menu.
$$ Jackson Heights American, Breakfast
A neighborhood-anchored New American spot that mixes comfort-food instincts with Queens personality—cocktails, weekend brunch energy, and a menu that swings from crisp snacks to composed plates. It’s at its best when you treat it like a shareable table: start with a couple of starters, then split a sandwich or main and finish with something sweet.
Must-Try Dishes: Garlic bread, Chips & dip, Yellowfin tuna tostada
What Makes it Special: Queens-inspired American comfort food with a community-hub vibe and strong cocktails.
8.5
$$ Upper West Side (Central) Breakfast, Bagels
Zabar's combines a landmark appetizing store with a busy upstairs café where bagels, smoked fish, and coffee fuel classic Upper West Side breakfasts. Regulars treat it as a one-stop morning ritual, grabbing lox sandwiches, blintzes, and baked goods before or after shopping the market downstairs.
Must-Try Dishes: Toasted bagel with Nova lox, Cheese blintzes with sour cream, Smoked fish platter
What Makes it Special: Iconic appetizing market with an upstairs café for classic lox breakfasts.
8.4
$ Whitehall Coffee & Tea, Empanadas
787 Coffee on Pearl Street is a specialty coffee shop where beans grown and roasted by the company in Puerto Rico are paired with pastries, empanadas, and light breakfast bites. High-volume reviews and steady neighborhood traffic make it a reliable stop when you want better coffee than the chains plus a quick, grab-and-go morning snack.
Must-Try Dishes: Mazapan Latte, House Cold Brew, Beef or Chicken Empanadas
What Makes it Special: Puerto Rico–grown coffee served in a cozy, always-busy Pearl Street shop.
$$$ Prospect Heights Breakfast, Brunch
A counter-order breakfast specialist built around oatmeal griddle cakes—soft, browned, and structured enough to carry toppings without turning heavy. Keep the order tight: one stack plus eggs and a salty side so the sweet-and-savory balance lands clean.
Must-Try Dishes: OG oatmeal griddle cakes, Eggs + hash brown, Griddle cake seasonal stack
What Makes it Special: Oatmeal griddle cakes that are the whole reason to come.
8.4
$$ Dumbo Breakfast
Butler in DUMBO runs on serious coffee and an all-day breakfast menu built around chef-designed cafe plates. It’s where locals and visitors line up for avocado toast, truffle breakfast sandwiches, and açaí bowls before walking the waterfront or heading into the neighborhood’s galleries and offices.
Must-Try Dishes: Breakfast Sandwich with truffle aioli, Butler Avocado Toast, Açaí Bowl with seasonal fruit
What Makes it Special: Design-forward cafe where serious coffee meets chef-y breakfast plates.
$ Upper West Side (Central) Breakfast, Donuts
Daily Provisions is Danny Meyer’s all-day café where mornings start with hot crullers, strong coffee, and egg sandwiches on soft rolls. The UWS location leans into efficient counter service and well-executed basics that make it an easy everyday breakfast stop rather than a once-a-year splurge.
Must-Try Dishes: Maple cruller, Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, Sausage, egg and cheese sandwich
What Makes it Special: Modern café focused on crullers, coffee, and upgraded egg sandwiches.
8.4
$$ Lower East Side Breakfast
Dimes leans bright and health-forward, serving breakfast all day in a small, design-conscious space that helped coin the idea of “Dimes Square.” Bowls, egg dishes, and juices skew vegetable-heavy without feeling austere.
Must-Try Dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Berry Acai Bowl, Macro Bowl
What Makes it Special: A health-leaning, all-day breakfast cafe that helped define its micro-neighborhood.
$$ Bay Ridge Mediterranean, Greek
Emphasis Restaurant Cafe is a long-running Bay Ridge diner with a sprawling menu that leans heavily on Greek and Mediterranean comfort food alongside American classics. Locals use it as an all-day spot for big salads, grilled platters, and late-night-style breakfasts that feel more polished than a basic coffee shop.
Must-Try Dishes: Greek salad with grilled chicken, Chicken souvlaki platter, Belgian waffle
What Makes it Special: Full-service neighborhood diner where Greek and Mediterranean classics share space with an enormous all-day menu.
$$$ Bushwick (West) Breakfast
A polished neighborhood restaurant that works as a full sit-down breakfast when you want a more leisurely, menu-driven morning. It’s best as a two-item plan—one signature breakfast plate plus one supporting side—so the table doesn’t drift into a chaotic sampler.
Must-Try Dishes: French toast, Eggs Benedict, Breakfast burrito
What Makes it Special: Full-service brunch energy with a dependable, crowd-ready menu.
$ Murray Hill Breakfast, Brunch
Hole in the Wall’s Murray Hill outpost is an Aussie café where flat whites, banana bread, and hearty breakfast plates share space with cocktails. It’s a reliable pick for solo breakfasts at the bar, relaxed brunch dates, or fueling up before a walk along the East River.
Must-Try Dishes: Chilli Scramble, Smashed Avocado Toast, Banana Bread
What Makes it Special: Aussie café combining serious coffee with creative, filling brunch plates.
$$ Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill Breakfast
Home Sweet Harlem is a daytime soul-food café known for shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and big breakfast plates served with a side of music and neighborhood warmth. Weekend brunch brings locals for leisurely, comfort-heavy breakfasts in a space that feels more like a living room than a restaurant.
Must-Try Dishes: Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, Challah French Toast
What Makes it Special: Soulful, music-filled brunch plates that lean into shrimp, grits, and waffles.
$$$ Midtown-Times Square Breakfast, Brunch
This buzzing all-day Italian offers house-made pastas and wood-fired dishes steps from Bryant Park. The signature rigatoni vodka with optional burrata has earned a devoted following, while the negroni bar and aperitivo hour bring Milanese cocktail culture to Midtown.
Must-Try Dishes: Rigatoni Vodka, Tagliatelle Bolognese, Olive Oil Cake
What Makes it Special: All-day dining with house-made pasta and vibrant aperitivo program
$$ Murray Hill Burgers, Breakfast
Little Ruby’s brings an Australian café feel to Kips Bay, but its Bronte Burger has become as much of a draw as the brunch plates. Expect a lively room, strong coffee, and burgers built on soft buns with thoughtfully layered toppings.
Must-Try Dishes: Bronte Burger, Classic Cheeseburger, Fried Chicken Burger
What Makes it Special: Australian-style café where the signature Bronte Burger rivals brunch.