Breakfast and sandwiches in New York

Where the day starts, and lunch in hand.

9 places in New York City · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: balthazarny.com

1. 1

   Phê

   Chinatown

   Order: Pork belly bánh mì

   72 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   B&H Dairy

   East Village

   Order: Eggs, challah toast and coffee

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3. 3

   Balthazar

   French brasserie · SoHo

   Get: onion soup, steak frites, escargots, raw bar/oyster towers

   Order: Eggs Benedict and a croissant

   Also on these lists: B/J New York List, Where the famous eat in New York.

   80 Spring St · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   S&P Lunch

   Flatiron

   Order: Egg sandwich and coffee

   Also on the list: New York: what to eat and where.

   174 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Defonte’s

   Red Hook, Brooklyn

   Order: Italian Stallion hero

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6. 6

   Russ & Daughters Cafe

   Lower East Side

   Order: Smoked fish, bagel and cream cheese

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7. 7

   Katz’s Delicatessen

   Jewish deli · Lower East Side

   Order: Hot pastrami on rye

   Also on these lists: New and hot in New York, Where locals eat in New York.

   205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Clinton St. Baking Company

   Lower East Side

   Order: Blueberry pancakes with maple butter

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9. 9

   Faicco’s Italian Specialties

   West Village

   Order: Chicken cutlet, mozzarella and pesto hero

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