5 Best Family-Friendly Cafes in Murray Hill, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Murray Hill, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five family-friendly spots in and near Murray Hill, New York, for parents, visitors and anyone looking for an easygoing breakfast, brunch or coffee stop. Only businesses Google lists as family friendly were included, and five qualified. They are ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. The mix runs from a French restaurant and brunch spots to casual coffee shops. Each entry gives hours, address, listed features and what reviewers mention.
#1
The Consulate - Murray Hill
★ 4.9 (344 Google reviews)French restaurant
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The Consulate is a French restaurant on East 38th Street, with its entrance on East 37th, open from 11 am on weekdays and 10 am on weekends. Reviewers mention escargot, steak frites, salmon eggs Benedict for brunch and a toffee cake, plus an outdoor terrace. They describe attentive staff, though one found it overpriced and slow. Rooftop seating, happy hour and wheelchair-accessible facilities are listed.
Best for: Weekend French brunch on a terrace
- Address
- 160 E 38th St, E 37th St Entrance, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#2
Hole In The Wall - Flatiron
★ 4.7 (4,622 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Hole In The Wall on West 24th Street opens at 8 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends. Reviewers mention a wide brunch menu with avocado toast, salmon toast, pork Benedict, pastas, burgers and a Nutella coffee. Some describe long waits without online reservations, and service drew mixed comments. It identifies as women-owned and lists outdoor seating, cocktails, healthy options and a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Best for: A big brunch menu for groups
- Address
- 37 W 24th St, New York, NY 10010, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–9 pm; Mon 8 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9 am–9 pm; Sun 9 am–7:30 pm; Thu 8 am–9 pm; Tue 8 am–9 pm; Wed 8 am–9 pm
#3
Tartinery
★ 4.7 (3,011 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Tartinery on Park Avenue opens at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, with shorter Sunday hours. Reviewers mention smashed avocado with a boiled egg, salmon tartines, a club sandwich, a tuna sandwich and a spicy Bloody Mary. One traveler notes staff stored suitcases during breakfast, while another found table service thin. Outdoor seating, a tea selection and wheelchair-accessible facilities are listed.
Best for: Tartines for breakfast before sightseeing
- Address
- 90 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–8 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#4
FIRST CUP CAFE & SMOOTHIES
★ 4.9 (205 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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First Cup Cafe and Smoothies on 2nd Avenue is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm. Reviewers mention waffles topped with fresh fruit, lattes, spritzers, matcha and hot chocolate, along with a clean, relaxing interior and fast, friendly service. Google lists it as casual and family friendly, with table service, Wi-Fi, a restroom, desserts and gender-neutral toilets.
Best for: Waffles and hot chocolate with kids
- Address
- 561 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- daily 6 am–8 pm
#5
Slate Cafe Midtown
★ 4.5 (610 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Slate Cafe Midtown sits on the corner of 2nd Avenue and 52nd Street, open from 7:30 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends until 5 pm. Reviewers mention cappuccinos, a monthly coffee special and a mushroom scramble, with food arriving quickly even when busy. They describe wall seating and a long communal table where many people work. It identifies as women-owned and lists outdoor seating.
Best for: Fast counter breakfast before a show
- Address
- 941 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5 pm; Mon 7:30 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 7:30 am–5 pm; Tue 7:30 am–5 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Murray Hill, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- The Consulate - Murray Hill, Hole In The Wall - Flatiron and Tartinery take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, FIRST CUP CAFE & SMOOTHIES opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
The Consulate - Murray Hill ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 344 reviews. Hole In The Wall - Flatiron is second at 4.7 from 4,622 reviews.
Which cafes in Murray Hill, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is The Consulate - Murray Hill, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Tartinery $20–30; FIRST CUP CAFE & SMOOTHIES $1–10; Slate Cafe Midtown $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Consulate - Murray Hill and Hole In The Wall - Flatiron.
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