5 Best Places for Breakfast in Kips Bay, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 9 cafes in Kips Bay, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five breakfast spots in Kips Bay for commuters, locals and visitors looking for coffee and a morning meal. Each business is listed on Google as serving breakfast and was ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. Entries include opening hours, address, features listed on Google and the dishes and drinks reviewers mention most, so you can pick a quick grab-and-go stop or a place to sit down.
#1
787 Coffee
★ 4.9 (4,441 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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This Latino, LGBTQ+ and women-owned coffee shop at 100 Lexington Ave opens daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention a dulce de leche latte with oat milk, mazapan iced lattes, pour-over with supremo beans, Puerto Rican references in the decor and friendly service, though one found the coffee inconsistent. Google lists outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, organic dishes and vegan options.
Best for: Puerto Rican coffee and lattes
- Address
- 100 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#2
ARVACI Coffee East
★ 4.8 (447 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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At 152 E 33rd St, this coffee shop is open daily from 7 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention freshly baked pastries, quiches, mini-pies, cookies, a Spanish and feta option for something savory and hot lattes, in a quiet and cozy room with seats inside and out. Google lists delivery, fast service, Wi-Fi and a bar on site.
Best for: Pastries and quiche on the go
- Address
- 152 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–5 pm
#3
Lucid Cafe
★ 4.6 (398 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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This cafe at 311 Lexington Ave opens at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing mid-afternoon. Reviewers mention avocado sandwiches with scrambled eggs, avocado toast, cappuccino with house-made almond milk, iced lattes and a homemade honey lemon ginger tea, and note the seating is limited. Google lists organic dishes, vegan options, brunch and outdoor seating.
Best for: Avocado toast and cappuccino
- Address
- 311 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon 7 am–3 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–3 pm; Thu 7 am–4 pm; Tue 7 am–3 pm; Wed 7 am–3 pm
#4
Murray Cafe
★ 4.8 (111 Google reviews)Filipino restaurant$10–20 per person
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This Asian-owned Filipino restaurant at 165 Lexington Ave opens at 7 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends, staying open until midnight Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers mention ube coconut latte, crispy turon, shrimp Alfredo and a Filipino breakfast of corned beef over garlic fried rice with a fried egg. Google lists cocktails, happy-hour drinks, delivery and kerbside pickup.
Best for: Filipino breakfast and ube lattes
- Address
- 165 Lexington Ave CU2, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–12 am; Sun 9 am–9 pm; Thu 7 am–12 am; Tue 7 am–10 pm; Wed 7 am–10 pm
#5
Birch Coffee
★ 4.5 (343 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Located at 432 3rd Ave, this coffee shop opens 7:30 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing at 4 pm. Reviewers mention house-made syrups, a blackberry latte, drip coffee, smooth cold brew and a lending library, with a small room built around one large central table. Google lists prepared foods, family friendly seating and NFC mobile payments.
Best for: Cold brew and a quick stop
- Address
- 432 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–4 pm; Mon 7:30 am–4 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 7:30 am–4 pm; Tue 7:30 am–4 pm; Wed 7:30 am–4 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 cafes in Kips Bay, 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
- Murray Cafe takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, 787 Coffee 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 cafe on this list?
787 Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 4,441 reviews. ARVACI Coffee East is second at 4.8 from 447 reviews.
Which cafes in Kips Bay, New York NY are open late?
Murray Cafe stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: 787 Coffee $1–10; ARVACI Coffee East $1–10; Lucid Cafe $1–10; Murray Cafe $10–20; Birch Coffee $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for 787 Coffee, ARVACI Coffee East and Murray Cafe.
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