We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but for many, it’s also a favorite. If you think there is nothing more decadent and enjoyable than starting your day with dinner and enjoying an amazing meal of farm-fresh eggs, French toast, cookies, and other classic morning meals, this list of Brooklyn’s best breakfast spots will give you on the spot. Obviously, you can wait until the weekend for a lazy or drunken brunch to satisfy your craving for breakfast foods before spending the day exploring Brooklyn, but having a morning breakfast during the week is also good.
Although Brooklyn might be home to some of the best bagels in the country, sometimes you need to relax as you feed for the day and not just grab a quick carb fix. For serious breakfast lovers, and there’s a difference between brunch and breakfast fans, keep this list handy. From timeless Brooklyn diners to notable restaurants that have an all-day breakfast menu, here’s the scoop for breakfast lovers visiting Brooklyn. Enjoy!
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Egg
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109 N 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11249-3923 , Estados UnidosGet directions
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+1 718-302-5151
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The Vibe: If you visit NYC you must include a Breakfast at Egg in your itinerary, Williamsburg Restaurant always lands on the best local and national brunch and breakfast lists, and we had to include it, because Egg deserves all the recognition it receives. Originally started as a pop-up shop at a local hot dog restaurant, the restaurant has certainly grown in the last decade. Expect long lines on the weekends.
What to Order: Rothko eggs, which is an easy egg to cook in a slice of brioche and topped with cheddar cheese, is one of the most popular dishes. If you love breakfast but not eggs, order your homemade granola or pancakes.
What to do after breakfast: Egg is located in the heart of Williamsburg. While you wait for shops to open on Bedford Avenue, head to scenic East River State Park and stroll along the boardwalk in this seven-acre park with stunning views of Manhattan. Also many of the side streets are home to fantastic shops. For example, vinyl pickers should stop at Rough Trade NYC, just a few blocks from Egg.
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Milk bar
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620 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 718-230-0844
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The Vibe: Since 2009, this local favorite in Prospect Heights has been serving strong coffee and a stellar breakfast. Just to keep in mind, Milk Bar is not part of New York’s popular Momofuku Milk Bar chain, but a separate restaurant, and is well worth a visit.
What to Order: Eggs are a favorite, order the Salmon Eggs on Sourdough Toast with smoked salmon, pickled shallots and a poached egg. Milk Bar also has an extensive toast menu, from avocado toast to eggs and bean toast. Bring cash, because it is effective only at Milk Bar.
What to do after breakfast: The area is a short walk from the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, and the main branch of the library. You could also spend the day exploring Prospect Park, which is nearby.
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Jalapa Jar
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384 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 347-689-9531
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The Vibe: Jalapa Jar breakfast tacos have a cult following. They recently moved their no-frills taco shop from a stand in the Clark Street subway station to a store on Schermerhorn Street in downtown Brooklyn. Same good food, but you don’t have to eat it in a subway station, which is an added bonus.
What to Order: The Heights is a breakfast taco with mashed potatoes. Yes, that exists. Or order a dirty 6th that comes with ground chorizo.
What to do after breakfast: Once you’ve scored your breakfast taco, visit City Point and the shops around Fulton Mall or enjoy a matinee at the BAM.
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Cafe Mogador
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133 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249-2809, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 718-486-9222
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The Vibe: For the past five years, Cafe Mogador’s Brooklyn outpost has been charming to Brooklyn diners. The Moroccan restaurant with its Middle Eastern decor is a breakfast destination.
What to Order: Moroccan eggs served poached with tomato sauce and pita bread. Other Middle Eastern dishes include Halumi eggs. However, you can eat classic dishes like extremely tasty buttermilk pancakes, French toast, and a selection of omelettes.
What to do after breakfast: Explore the lively Williamsburg neighborhood and shop in the many stores or visit some galleries. Cafe Mogador is located near East River State Park, a waterfront park overlooking Manhattan.
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Tom’s Restaurant
Direction
782 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, EE. UU.Get directions
Telephone
+1 718-636-9738
The Vibe : This old-school restaurant has been a neighborhood favorite since 1936. The decor conjures up images of Brooklyn restaurant culture that is sadly fading. Take a seat at a table and feel like you’ve stepped on time at this beloved family restaurant that’s apart from Brooklyn history and soak up the charming atmosphere.
What to Order: The blueberry ricotta pancakes are a local favorite, but you can order anything from the menu and you can’t go wrong, even the toast is good. Don’t forget to wash your food with an egg cream or a cherry lime rickey. If it’s too early for a sugar rush, just ask for a cup of coffee.
What to do after breakfast: Located in Prospect Heights, you are within walking distance of the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanical Garden and the main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, or you can explore the shops of Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights .
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Okonomi
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150 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, EE. UU.Get directions
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Restaurants for breakfast and brunch
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The Vibe – This cozy twelve-seat restaurant in Williansburg is only open for breakfast and lunch, converting into another restaurant in the evenings. The good news is that every morning you can enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast without having to take a flight to Japan.
What to Order: At Okonomi, you can eat Ichiju sansei, “a traditional style of Japanese food. It consists of seven-grain rice served with miso soup, grilled fish, vegetables, and an egg, ichiju sansai. ‘ Just to keep in mind, there is no menu and you ‘are invited to come and choose from our daily selection of fish prepared in four different ways: shio yaki (roasted with salt), saikyo miso (sweet miso), sake kasu (sake lees) and kombu jime (dried cured seaweed). At Okonomi, “everyone gets the same food prepared as a family.”
What to do after breakfast: Located in Williamsburg near Bushwick, you can explore the arts district and see street art. Although it is a long walk to the Bushwick Collective, you can still see some great street art and stop at the shops and galleries in the area.
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Black walnut
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140 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 929-337-1280
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The Vibe: Recently opened at the Hilton in downtown Brooklyn, Black Walnut isn’t just your standard hotel restaurant. Led by Carroll Gardens chef and restaurateur Rob Newton (Nightingale Nine; Wilma Jean; Smith Canteen), the breakfast menu has an inventive twist on standard classics and the space is spacious and inviting.
What to Order: Choose one of four breakfast sandwiches, including a sandwich with Japanese milk bread, shaved ham, arugula, fried egg, and piave. Or order Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Maple Butter, Candied Walnuts, and Powdered Sugar.
What to do after breakfast: Downtown Brooklyn is a shopping mecca. Walk down Fulton Street and browse the shops. Downtown Brooklyn is also home to City Point with Century 21 and the Alamo Drafthouse. An added bonus for breakfast lovers, there are discounted tickets to all movies showing before 2pm at the Alamo Drafthouse.
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Madcap Cafe
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387 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 929-337-6117
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The Vibe: This cozy café in Carroll Gardens Brooklyn, which opened in the spring of 2018, is very popular with the locals. Sit in the charming atmospheric café and order one of their many tasty breakfast dishes. Madcap is also open for dinner and drinks.
What to Order : Eggs and cheese on flatbread are not to be missed. Another highlight is their yogurt with fruit. An added bonus are the friendly waiters and moderate prices.
What to do after breakfast: Stroll through this neighborhood that was once Brooklyn’s Little Italy and the setting for the classic ’80s Moonstruck. In recent years, the neighborhood has been transformed into a haven for young families and has a large French community. The streets are lined with reddish stones and are ideal for walking after breakfast.
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Teresa Restaurant
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80 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 718-797-3996
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The Vibe: This Brooklyn Heights staple serves the best Polish food in town. The relaxed atmosphere of the diners makes it the ideal place for a low-key breakfast before beginning to explore picturesque Brooklyn Heights.
What to Order: The menu has a large number of breakfast staples, but the challah French toast stands out. Other options include blintzes and pierogies.
What to do after breakfast: Turn left outside the restaurant and walk onto Brooklyn Height’s Promenade. If the food left you energized, walk down Clinton Street toward the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Cafe Luluc
Direction
214 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-6437, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 718-625-3815
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The Vibe – This casual French restaurant on Smith Street in Boerum Hill has a moderately priced and extremely tasty breakfast, as well as a very European vibe. Grab a magazine from the wooden wall shelf and read while dining at this local favorite. Pick a seat on the backyard patio in the warmer months.
What to Order : Brioche French Toast, Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiche, Pancakes, Eggs Benedict should be at the top of your list. Just to keep in mind, go to the ATM before heading to Cafe Luluc, because it’s cash only.
What to do after breakfast: Stroll down Smith Street, Boerum Hill’s main shopping street. Once on Atlantic Avenue, turn right and continue onto Flatbush. Atlantic Avenue has numerous boutiques. Be sure to stop by Erica Weiner to see her jewelry and Kimera for clothes.
