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145 E 50th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Turtle Bay · 81 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Come have a rocking brunch! Brunch takes a twist with a DJ, $24 truffled duck-egg toast and complimentary Bloody Marys or mimosas with most entrees.
347 Macdonough St (btwn Stuyvesant & Lewis), Brooklyn, NY
Bed and Breakfast · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 4 tips and reviews
amNewYork: In 1995, a local couple converted this historic 1860 villa into a bed-and-breakfast. The interior is decorated with African-American and Victorian furniture.
amNewYork: This small, unpretentious deli sells Irish newspapers, some traditional hot food, and rows of Irish and English packaged goods — Barry’s Tea, anyone?
Seafood Restaurant · Kingsbridge · 19 tips and reviews
amNewYork: This is one of the favorites of the early morning breakfast crowd and the late night bar crowd. If you’re in a hurry, stop at the walk-up window for mini burgers, milk shakes and virgin daiquiris.
amNewYork: After a night on the town, this old-school diner is the perfect spot to fuel up on a fresh cup of joe and pastries. The diner has been in business for roughly 70 years, according to an employee.
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Biscuit Bar: Hungover? You'll find the ultimate cure here, with the Build-A-Biscuit menu. Pile on the eggs, bacon, ham and pepperjack and many others to your heart's desire. Gatorade not included.
1011 Manhattan Ave (btwn Green & Huron St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 59 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Need a late-night latte? Luckily, Troost serves coffee (and wine!) till 2 a.m., as well as light bites like cheese plates and pastries. Make sure to check the sunny back garden on warmer days.
American Restaurant · East Village · 292 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Few restaurants in this town do this quintessential brunch cocktail better than Prune. Bloody Mary newbies should start with either a classic or the Chicago match.
American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 423 tips and reviews
amNewYork: The perfect place to start your morning — especially on a weekday. The small cafe is usually hopping during brunch on weekends. During the week, though, you get the same homey atmosphere.
amNewYork: Joey’s offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, each with an extensive menu that includes everything from fluffy golden pancakes to a spicy buffalo chicken wrap.
903 Fulton St (btwn Clinton & Vanderbilt Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · Clinton Hill · 51 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Start the day off right with La Colombe coffee and Beny’s breakfast, a Swiss cheese omelet sandwiched between rosemary bread and red pepper sauce.
amNewYork: In just four years this casual cafe with a boho vibe has become a neighborhood institution. The rosemary BLT is the way to go. Some of the day’s pastries are only $1.50 after 5 p.m.
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 219 tips and reviews
amNewYork: It doesn't get more classic TriBeCa than the Odeon.It works well at all hours, from Saturday’s 1 a.m steak frites to Eggs Benedict and Mimosas for brunch on Sunday morning.
108 Greenwich Ave (btwn 12th & 13th St), New York, NY
Tea Room · West Village · 136 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Grab English tea for two – w/ sandwiches, scones, clotted cream and jam — or favorites like bangers and mash or shepherd’s pie in a setting cozy enough to please the most demanding English auntie.
Food and Beverage Retail · West Village · 47 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Another huge expat favorite. Stock up on what Peter Myers, the founder, calls “porcine perfection,” his shop’s made-fresh-every-day bangers, sausage rolls, chipolata and Scotch eggs.
amNewYork: A great little place to spend your morning. While the coffee and ambiance are enough to draw you in, the crown jewel is the chatty, friendly staff.
Donut Shop · Lower East Side · 428 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Doughnut Plant’s take on PB&J — a square doughnut filled with jam, the outside coated in a peanut butter glaze — does this classic staple justice.
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 535 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Located at busy crossroads next to McCarren Park, this cool café has a laid-back vibe with great food and coffee to match. Open for all meals daily.
Tapas Restaurant · Garment District · 17 tips and reviews
amNewYork: The Gastropub offers a twist on seasonal tapas for dinner, European breakfast during the day and a variety of international and domestic draft beers, Mediterranean wines and handcrafted cocktails.