5 Best Breakfast Restaurants in New York (2026)

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By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

New York does not really sleep, and neither does Diner 24 NYC, the Gramercy diner that has pulled in over 9,000 Google reviews at a 4.8 average while serving eggs at 3am. That is the highest review count on this page, and it sits barely a tenth of a star above three other breakfast restaurants in New York with their own devoted followings, so the real decision is less about quality and more about which morning you are having: a booth at 4am, a reservation-only brunch, or a classic diner plate.

Short answer: Diner 24 NYC leads with 4.8 stars across more than 9,000 Google reviews and round-the-clock hours, making it the safest bet for a breakfast at any hour. Hole In The Wall - Flatiron and Citizen of Soho match that 4.8 rating with a more polished brunch setting, while Bubby's carries the highest review count of the sit-down brunch spots at nearly 8,900. No costRows data was reliably sourced from this job's data, so treat any per-person figures you see in reviews as anecdotal, not official pricing.

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New York's Breakfast Spots, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Diner 24 NYC	4.8 ★	9,163	24-hour diner / late-night breakfast	View ›
2	Hole In The Wall - Flatiron	4.8 ★	4,451	Sit-down brunch / Flatiron	View ›
3	Bubby's	4.4 ★	8,838	Tribeca institution / famous pancakes	View ›
4	Citizen of Soho - A Breakfast Restaurant & Cafe	4.8 ★	3,471	Reservation brunch / SoHo	View ›
5	George's	4.3 ★	3,918	Classic diner / Financial District	View ›

5 Best Breakfast Restaurants in New York (2026)

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Diner 24 NYC

4.89,163 Google reviews

Diner 24 NYC is a round-the-clock diner on 3rd Avenue serving breakfast, burgers, milkshakes and daily lunch specials in a classic diner setting with a photo booth on site. The menu runs from cinnamon-bun waffles to foot-long hot dogs, and the kitchen keeps serving breakfast items at any hour, not just mornings. It also handles private events and catering out of the same Gramercy location.

What people praise

Genuinely open 24 hours, including breakfast in the middle of the night
Large milkshakes reviewers say are easily shared by two people
Spotlessly clean dining room with a lively atmosphere
Owner personally responds to and follows up on complaints

Worth knowing

A few reviewers flag inconsistent service attentiveness on busy nights
Portions on some specialty items, like the waffles, run smaller than expected

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume9,163 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

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Our take: It has the deepest review base of any breakfast restaurant on this page by a wide margin and hours nobody else here can match, which makes it the default pick if you need eggs at an odd hour.

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283 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10010

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Hole In The Wall - Flatiron

4.84,451 Google reviews

Hole In The Wall - Flatiron is an Australian-style cafe and bar on West 24th Street serving brunch, coffee and wine in a bright, plant-filled space that also books private events. The menu covers avocado toast, salmon toast, pasta and burgers, with a phone-based ordering system at the table. It shares the 4.8 rating that puts it at the top of the field for this page.

What people praise

Avocado toast and Nutella coffee both singled out as standouts
Generous portions on brunch classics
Spacious room with lots of natural light

Worth knowing

Several reviewers describe the service as inattentive on busy mornings
The phone-only ordering system takes away from having a server present at the table
A few note the space could use a refresh on finish and maintenance

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume4,451 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown86% 5-star

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Our take: The food holds up review after review, but the service reports are mixed enough that this ranks second on consistency rather than food quality alone.

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37 W 24th St, New York, NY 10010

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Bubby's

4.48,838 Google reviews

Bubby's is a longstanding Tribeca restaurant built around scratch-made American comfort food, best known for its James Beard pancake flight and homemade pies. It also runs a catering arm, a small retail store selling its pancake mix, and private-event hosting at its Hudson Street location. The kitchen keeps a full breakfast, brunch and dinner menu running through the day.

What people praise

Pancakes are consistently called fluffy and light
Large groups report being seated quickly even during a wait
Wide menu covering breakfast staples through savory mains like huevos rancheros
Friendly, attentive service noted across multiple reviews

Worth knowing

Some reviewers who compare it to other NYC diners find the pancakes good but not the best in the city
Toppings on the pancake flight are described as not very generous

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume8,838 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown64% 5-star

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Our take: It carries the second-highest review volume on this page, just under Diner 24, and the pancakes are the reason people keep coming back even if a few reviewers rate them below the local competition.

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120 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Citizen of Soho - A Breakfast Restaurant & Cafe

4.83,471 Google reviews

Citizen of Soho is an Australian-run breakfast and brunch cafe on Lafayette Street, part of the Citizen cafe group that has operated in New York since 2016. The menu leans into shakshuka, Belgian waffles and egg dishes served in a bright, social space. It matches the 4.8 rating shared by the two other top performers on this page.

What people praise

Shakshuka and Belgian waffles repeatedly called out as standouts
Staff described as accommodating even with last-minute schedule changes
Warm, welcoming service that reviewers say goes above expectations
Consistently strong food across multiple visits, per repeat customers

Worth knowing

Drink wait times run 15 to 20 minutes on busier visits
Reservations are recommended since walk-in seating can be tight

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume3,471 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

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Our take: It ties for the top rating on this page with a smaller review base than Diner 24 or Bubby's, which makes it the pick for a sit-down, reservation-worthy brunch rather than a quick stop.

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201 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012

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George's

4.33,918 Google reviews

George's is a Financial District diner that has operated near Greenwich and Rector Streets since 1950, rebuilt after suffering structural damage from the September 11 attacks. It runs a traditional all-day diner menu covering breakfast, lunch and dinner, from omelettes and Belgian waffles to burgers and sandwiches, with seating on two floors and an outdoor patio.

What people praise

Friendly, attentive staff frequently named by reviewers
Large portions across the menu, especially the burgers
Good option for groups, with seating both indoors and outside
Long neighborhood history that regulars reference with loyalty

Worth knowing

A few reviewers found specific dishes, like the omelette or a fruit crepe, underwhelming for a diner with this reputation
The lowest rating on this page, though still solidly positive

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume3,918 · 83rd

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown60% 5-star

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Our take: It carries real New York history and a loyal following, but the rating trails the rest of the page, so go in expecting a solid classic diner rather than the polish of the newer brunch spots.

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89 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10006

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How we rank these spots

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, measured against the other breakfast restaurants in New York on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 built on thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 4.8 built on a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently people are still reviewing. No restaurant can pay to change these numbers.

What does breakfast cost in New York? (2026)

None of the businesses on this page have a verified, citable published price list for us to build a table from, and per-person figures mentioned inside individual Google reviews vary too widely to generalize into a reliable range. Expect cost to move with neighborhood, whether you order a la carte or a full spread, and whether you are dining at 3am versus peak Saturday brunch.

Breakfast across New York

The restaurants above cover Gramercy, the Flatiron District, Tribeca, SoHo and the Financial District, all within reach of most Manhattan neighborhoods by subway. Searching for breakfast near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can find the closest option and check today’s hours before you go.

What to check before you go

Does the restaurant take reservations, or is it walk-in only during peak brunch hours?
Is breakfast served all day, or only during set morning hours?
Is there a cover charge or minimum for larger groups?
Does the kitchen accommodate vegetarian or allergy requests?
Is outdoor or upstairs seating available if the main room is full?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these breakfast restaurants?

We started from breakfast restaurants in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we rank these spots above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these New York breakfast spots is open latest or earliest?

Diner 24 NYC runs 24 hours, so it is the option for very early or very late breakfast. The others keep more standard morning-through-afternoon hours, so check the listed hours before heading over.

Do I need a reservation for brunch in New York?

At the more polished spots, like Citizen of Soho and Hole In The Wall, reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. The classic diners, Diner 24, Bubby’s and George’s, tend to seat walk-ins, though Bubby’s can still involve a wait at peak times.

The bottom line

Diner 24 NYC is the safe default given its round-the-clock hours and the deepest review base on this page, while Citizen of Soho and Hole In The Wall are the picks if you want a reservation-worthy sit-down brunch. Whichever you choose, call ahead on weekends since several of these fill up fast.

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