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Top 10 NYC Breakfast Spots

Top 10 NYC Breakfast Spots

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Created by Guest of a Guest • Updated On: October 11, 2011

The main event is the journey, of course, however here are some quick breakfast suggestions for your destination.

Balthazar is one of Top 10 NYC Breakfast Spots.

1. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1059 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: Yes it's obvious, but there is little to find wrong with wanting to start out your morning at Keith McNally's genius restaurant on Spring Street. Read more.

Dean & DeLuca is one of Top 10 NYC Breakfast Spots.

2. Dean & DeLuca

560 Broadway (at Prince St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · SoHo · 394 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: While you're in the neighborhood, and if you don't feel like a long breakfast, it's worth picking up a quick breakfast snack at Dean and Deluca on Broadway. Read more.

Gemma is one of Top 10 NYC Breakfast Spots.

3. Gemma

8.4
335 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 191 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: Full Disclaimer: My husband is an owner of this hotel. That being said, I still find it a top notch place to sit down and enjoy a hearty breakfast over coffee and the paper. Read more.

The Smile is one of Top 10 NYC Breakfast Spots.

4. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: Down the street from the Bowery, the Smile is the place to feel like a hip Nolitian resident. Read more.

Café Gitane is one of Top 10 NYC Breakfast Spots.

5. Café Gitane

8.4
242 Mott St (at Prince St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoLita · 304 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: Whether you want to stay in Nolita or head to the Jane Hotel on the west side, you won't be disappointed at Cafe Gitane. Read more.

Morandi is one of Top 10 NYC Breakfast Spots.

6. Morandi

8.6
211 Waverly Pl (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 211 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: If you are disgruntled with the number of people at Balthazar, check out Keith McNally's other hot spot, Morandi. Read more.

The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of Top 10 NYC Breakfast Spots.

7. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: If you're staying around midtown and don't feel like making it quite downtown, the Breslin is a good alternative. Read more.

Grand Central Terminal is one of Top 10 NYC Breakfast Spots.

8. Grand Central Terminal

9.0
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · 1468 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: It's still one of my favorite places to visit in NYC. And, depending on your mood, the morning hours can be the most magical. Read more.

Sarabeth's is one of Top 10 NYC Breakfast Spots.

9. Sarabeth's

8.5
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 558 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: It was a mom and pop store on the UES that is now a well known staple with locations throughout Manhattan. My favorite is the one on Central Park South. Read more.