Best Breakfast Restaurants in Washington Heights (North)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Terravita
A polished Uptown brunch spot marrying modern American plates with a cocktail-forward dining room.
Notable Picks
#1
Terravita
8.7
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.
#2
Cafe Buunni
8.2
Cafe Buunni is a narrow Pinehurst café specializing in Ethiopian coffee drinks, lattes, and light breakfast bites. Regulars treat it as a morning ritual spot for serious espresso, Wi-Fi, and a small rotation of pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dulce Heights Latte, Almond Croissant, Ethiopian Macchiato
What Makes it Special: A coffee-first café built around Ethiopian beans and quietly executed breakfast staples.
8
Forever Coffee is a compact bagel-and-coffee shop on 181st where brioche BECs, breakfast tacos, and espresso drinks anchor the morning. It runs more like a grab-and-go breakfast line than a café, with online ordering and counter pickup keeping the flow quick.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brioche B.E.C., Bacon, Egg 'N' Cheese on Everything Bagel, Veggie Breakfast Sandwich
What Makes it Special: A breakfast-sandwich shop built around customizable BECs, bagels, and espresso.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Hudson View Restaurant is a classic corner diner overlooking 181st and Fort Washington where omelets, waffles, and brunch platters come with bottomless coffee. It’s the reliable full-breakfast option when you want table service, big plates, and a crowd that ranges from hospital staff to neighborhood regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Challah French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Three Eggs Brunch Special
What Makes it Special: An old-school diner where big breakfast plates and endless coffee anchor the room.