5 Best Places for Breakfast in Harlem, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 9 restaurants in Harlem, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five places in Harlem, New York NY, that Google lists as serving breakfast. It is for anyone planning an early meal, a weekend brunch or a quick morning slice uptown. Nine qualifying businesses were considered, and they were ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Opening hours vary a lot on this list, and some places only serve daytime meals on weekends, so check each entry's hours before heading out for breakfast.
#1
Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails
★ 4.6 (502 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails is at 26 Macombs Place and opens at 8 am every day except Monday, when it is closed. Reviewers mention a brunch menu with a chicken and guava waffle and a breakfast burrito, plus pizzas and BBQ wings later in the day. A Thursday jazz night comes up in several reviews. It identifies as Latino-owned and women-owned, and has outdoor seating and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Best for: Brunch with coffee and cocktails
- Address
- 26 Macombs Pl, New York, NY 10039, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–11:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–11:30 pm; Sun 8 am–11 pm; Thu 8 am–11:30 pm; Tue 8 am–11:30 pm; Wed 8 am–11:30 pm
#2
Archer & Goat
★ 4.6 (458 Google reviews)American restaurant$30–80 per person
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Archer & Goat is an American restaurant at 187 Malcolm X Boulevard, set back from the street with front, back and indoor seating. Daytime service runs on weekends, from 11 am Saturday and Sunday, with dinner Wednesday to Friday. Reviewers mention breakfast arepas, a lamb hash, a corn and coconut soup, carne asada with tostones and fruit mocktails. It identifies as Latino-owned and women-owned.
Best for: Weekend late-morning plates
- Address
- 187 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10026, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–7 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–9 pm
#3
Lido Harlem Restaurant
★ 4.5 (1,799 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–70 per person
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Lido Harlem Restaurant is an Italian restaurant at 2168 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, opening at 10:30 am on weekends and noon on weekdays. Reviewers mention large portions, salmon fritters, calamari fritti, veal meatballs and chicken Marsala, and one group found the staff welcoming to their dog on the patio. Google lists breakfast, coffee, cocktails and dessert, plus outdoor seating and wheelchair-accessible facilities. It identifies as women-owned.
Best for: Weekend Italian brunch on a patio
- Address
- 2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 10:30 am–10 pm; Sun 10:30 am–10 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#4
Yatenga
★ 4.4 (452 Google reviews)French restaurant$20–60 per person
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Yatenga is a French bistro on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, opening at 4 pm every day and staying open until 11 pm on most nights. Reviewers mention steak au poivre, branzino, gambas and a happy hour menu, along with Mexican touches on the French menu, art on the walls and a cozy room with good music. Google lists coffee, cocktails, late-night food and outdoor seating.
Best for: Relaxed French bistro evenings
- Address
- 3023, 2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd #1, New York, NY 10030, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–11 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 4–11 pm; Sun 4–11 pm; Thu 4–11 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–11 pm
#5
healthy choice pizza cafe
★ 4.6 (65 Google reviews)Pizza takeaway$1–10 per person
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healthy choice pizza cafe is a pizza takeaway at 18 East 116th Street, open daily from 7 am to 10 pm. Google lists breakfast, brunch, coffee and counter service, with seating and a restroom. Reviewers mention Sicilian and margherita slices made with fresh ingredients, a sauce on the sweet side, a large menu, fast service, a clean space and carrot cake. Delivery and curbside pickup are available.
Best for: Early slices and quick coffee
- Address
- 18 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 restaurants in Harlem, 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
- Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails, Archer & Goat, Lido Harlem Restaurant and Yatenga take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, healthy choice pizza cafe opens at 7 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?
Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 502 reviews. Archer & Goat is second at 4.6 from 458 reviews.
Which restaurants in Harlem, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails $20–30; Archer & Goat $30–80; Lido Harlem Restaurant $30–70; Yatenga $20–60; healthy choice pizza cafe $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails, Lido Harlem Restaurant, Yatenga and healthy choice pizza cafe.
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