5 Best Places for Breakfast in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five places in Bedford-Stuyvesant that Google lists for breakfast, for locals and visitors looking for a morning meal or brunch in the neighborhood. We ranked the businesses by their Google ratings weighted by review count, and five qualified. The list mixes a health food cafe, burger counters, a pub-style restaurant and a Thai kitchen, so check the hours in each entry, since several do not open early on weekdays. Everything below comes from each listing and from what reviewers mention.
#1
Holy Burger Bed-Stuy
★ 4.7 (1,816 Google reviews)Hamburger restaurant$10–20 per person
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Holy Burger Bed-Stuy is a hamburger restaurant on Fulton Street, open daily from 11 am to 3 am, and Google lists it for breakfast and brunch. Reviewers mention sliders, classic burgers, spicy nuggets, milkshakes and gluten-free veggie options. Opinions are mixed, with some praising a clean space and helpful staff and others reporting uneven quality. It offers delivery, curbside pickup and dine-in, and has wheelchair-accessible seating.
Best for: Late brunch and burgers
- Address
- 1460 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–3 am
#2
BKLYN BLEND
★ 4.7 (1,367 Google reviews)Health food restaurant$10–20 per person
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BKLYN BLEND is a health food restaurant on Tompkins Avenue, open from 8 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends. Reviewers mention smoothies, bagels, the Saratoga salad and salmon and pumpkin patties, and describe a relaxed room with welcoming music. The listing notes vegan and vegetarian options, good coffee and tea, and fully wheelchair-accessible facilities. It identifies as Black-owned and offers delivery and takeaway.
Best for: Smoothies and a healthy breakfast
- Address
- 194 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#3
The Swan
★ 4.6 (196 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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The Swan is a restaurant and bar on Bedford Avenue that opens at 9 am on Saturday and Sunday and at noon on other days, staying open until 2 am. Reviewers mention a full English breakfast, though one felt the portions of beans and black pudding were small. Others point to live Irish music, happy hour and a short rib dish. It has outdoor seating, cocktails, beer and an assistive hearing loop.
Best for: Weekend full English breakfast
- Address
- 1048 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–2 am; Mon 12 pm–2 am; Sat 9 am–2 am; Sun 9 am–2 am; Thu 12 pm–2 am; Tue 12 pm–2 am; Wed 12 pm–2 am
#4
8-Bit Bites
★ 4.5 (583 Google reviews)Hamburger restaurant$10–20 per person
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8-Bit Bites is a retro-gaming themed hamburger restaurant on Bedford Avenue, open daily from 11 am to 2 am. Reviewers mention smash burgers with seasoned fries, the Flying Dutchman burger and cheese-filled chicken tenders, and say the space is large with games, though a few games were not working on one visit. It uses counter service, serves dessert, is listed as good for kids and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Burgers with kids and games
- Address
- 967 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–2 am
#5
Little Grenjai
★ 4.4 (309 Google reviews)Thai restaurant$20–30 per person
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Little Grenjai is a Thai restaurant on Gates Avenue offering brunch from 11 am on Saturday and Sunday, plus lunch and dinner service on most days. It is closed on Tuesday. Reviewers mention crab rangoons, crab fried rice, papaya salad, short rib and a krapow burger, along with counter seating and a small, cozy room. It identifies as Asian-owned and women-owned and serves beer, wine and cocktails.
Best for: Thai-style weekend brunch
- Address
- 477 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–3 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Mon 5:30–9 pm; Sat 11 am–3 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Sun 11 am–3 pm, 5:30–9 pm; Thu 12–3 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 12–3 pm, 5:30–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Breakfast”, 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
- Little Grenjai takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, BKLYN BLEND opens at 8 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 restaurant on this list?
Holy Burger Bed-Stuy ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,816 reviews. BKLYN BLEND is second at 4.7 from 1,367 reviews.
Which restaurants in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY are open late?
Holy Burger Bed-Stuy stays open until 3 am; The Swan stays open until 2 am; 8-Bit Bites stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Holy Burger Bed-Stuy $10–20; BKLYN BLEND $10–20; The Swan $20–30; 8-Bit Bites $10–20; Little Grenjai $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for BKLYN BLEND, The Swan, 8-Bit Bites and Little Grenjai.
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