Best Breakfast Restaurants in Murray Hill
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner
Old-school deli where crinkle-cut fries share top billing with stacked pastrami.
Notable Picks
8.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Business Lunch Power Players
Quick Bites Champions
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.
#2
2nd Ave Deli
8.6
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
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.
#3
Tara Rose
8.4
Tara Rose is a cocktail-driven Irish bar with a New American menu of burgers, pastas, and hearty plates that works as well for brunch as it does for late-night drinks. Regulars treat it as a go-to for upbeat gatherings where the bar program is as important as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tara Rose Burger, Irish Chicken Curry, Fish & Chips
What Makes it Special: Lively cocktail bar energy wrapped around a comfort-heavy American menu.
8.4
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.
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.
8.2
The Factory 380 is an Andy Warhol-themed bar where pizzas, burgers, and bar snacks meet bottomless brunch and late-night dancing. It’s a flexible hangout for groups who want American comfort food, cocktails, and a playful, neon-lit atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
'The Factory-N Out' Burger, 'Hot Honey' Fried Chicken Sandwich, Factory-Loaded Nachos
What Makes it Special: Pop-art bar with pizzas, burgers, and a true late-night scene.
#7
Fumo
8
Fumo’s Kips Bay outpost is a casual Italian-leaning spot where pizzas, pastas, and burgers anchor a neighborhood-friendly menu with strong happy hour deals. It works equally well for cozy dinners, group catch-ups, and relaxed weekday lunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Penne Vodka, Penne Funghi, Spaghetti Vongole
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood workhorse for pastas, pies, and easygoing Italian-American fare.
Worthy Picks
#8
Banc Cafe
7.7
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Banc Cafe is a long-running Murray Hill bar-restaurant that leans hard into brunch with Benedicts, steak-and-egg plates, and well-priced cocktails. The room works for both game-day crowds and low-key weekend catchups, especially when you want sit-down service without a scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado Toast, Banc Benedict, Steak Benedict
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood standby pairing hearty brunch plates with a bar-forward room.
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.
#10
The Gem Saloon
7.5
The Gem Saloon is a sprawling bar in Murray Hill that flips into a bottomless-style brunch destination with avocado toast, chicken and waffles, and big pitchers. It’s less about delicate plating and more about long tables, sports on TV, and a social brunch that can stretch into afternoon.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken & Waffles, Avocado Toast, Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Large-format bar brunch built around bottomless drinks and crowd energy.