1. Sarabeth's
8.5
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 559 tips and reviews
Michele B.: The apple cinnamon French toast was amazing...the seafood Cobb salad was great as well and very filling!
Bullfrog & Baum: Sarabeth's shines for tasty breakfast, brunch and lunch, with truly something for everyone. The fun decor and prime location can't be beat.
Natalia: Lovely place and really good menu for the early breakfast
2. Toasties E. 51st
8.3
23 E 51st St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 46 tips and reviews
Chris Marchioli: Healthy Wrap for breakfast here rules: egg whites, avocado, turkey, and alpine lace cheese.
Madeleine Baldwin: Great for breakfast or lunch, friendly staff
Jesus Figueroa: The breakfast platter is SO good and super inexpensive. Great bang for your buck. And there are a few locations in the city to choose from...
3. Pershing Square Café
7.1
90 E 42nd St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 161 tips and reviews
Liz O' Malley: This place does a great breakfast. Whenever we are NYC bound we go here for breakfast only. The pancakes are delicious
Rhona Drummond: Great breakfast place, good service and great location opposite grand central station
Serious Eats: Stop in here for what may be the best pancakes in Midtown - buttery, slightly crispy, and fluffy.
Gossip Girl: N bought B a heart necklace here—but this sparkly Fifth Avenue store has always been there for B, and I can't say the same for N. Stop by for breakfast. BYO glazed cruller. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.
Hyoni: Dress up in your LBD & bring a cup of coffee & croissant, if you will, for a breakfast at Tiffany's :)
IWalked Audio Tours: Immortalized through 1961 adaptation of Truman Capote’s book, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Also designed Great Seal of the United States, Super Bowl trophy and World Series trophy. Full history via<LINK> Read more.
6. Andaz 5th Avenue
8.5
485 5th Avenue (at 41st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 72 tips and reviews
Nikki Watson: Amazing hotel to stay at in Midtown Manhattan! Complimentary goodies in the room, including snacks, beverages, AND slippers! The French toast in the restaurant is to die for!
cheena jain: A pot of chai tea is just what you need before the hectic workday. And enjoy your brioche breakfast sandwich with a fantastically made homemade ketchup.
Rebecca Mazza: Fantastic breakfast. Highlight include the lemon poppyseed pancakes, the parmesan eggs, and the bacon. Check out the second floor of the hotel for great views and large conference rooms.
8. Ess-a-Bagel
8.5
831 3rd Ave (btwn 50th & 51st St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Turtle Bay · 358 tips and reviews
Jamie Shaw: Wide selection of bagels and filling – expect a wait though, it can get busy around breakfast on a workday.
Krzysztof L.: Great place for breakfast sandwich. Good choice of flavours
Reagan Barbosa: The sausage, egg, and cheese toasted bagel is the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had!
Village Voice: Stop by this midtown street cart and try the chorizo, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich for only $3!
Jenn P: The Mexican breakfast burrito with egg, chorizo, cheese, potato, and some hot sauce. Good start to the day.
rahul d: Get a chorizo fresco with egg and cheese for breakfast
14. The Shop
7.1
485 5th Ave, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 66 tips and reviews
Cynthia Ho: Amazing coffee from cafe grumpy, best egg dishes for breakfast and brunch (cage free eggs from feather ridge farms), chicken schnitzel and roasted Berkshire pork chop are must haves at lunch/dinner!
Alex Zadeh: Wow! Breakfast sandwich (fried eggs, bacon & aged cheddar) is amazing. Relaxing piano covers of songs (e.g. Pixies Where is My Mind) & the beautiful decor make it a lovely way to start the day :-)
Heidi Parker: Lemon soufflé pancake was amazing as was Red quinoa sandwich! Everything was outstanding-food and service.