5 Best Places for Breakfast in Midtown, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Midtown, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists the five best places for breakfast in Midtown, New York NY, for visitors and workers who want a morning meal near Bryant Park, Times Square or Grand Central. We took businesses Google lists for breakfast and ranked them by rating weighted by review count. Six places qualified. Each entry relies only on the listing and what reviewers mention, and opening times vary, so check the hours before you set out.
#1
La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park
★ 4.8 (8,535 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–90 per person
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La Pecora Bianca at 20 W 40th St is an Italian restaurant that opens at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends. Reviewers mention zucchini fries with pomodoro, mushroom pizza, heirloom tomato salad and bolognese, and say it works for date nights or casual outings. Google lists great coffee, cocktails and desserts, a private dining room and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Italian breakfast near Bryant Park
- Address
- 20 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–11 pm; Mon 7 am–10 pm; Sat 8 am–11 pm; Sun 8 am–10 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–10 pm; Wed 7 am–10 pm
#2
Amor Loco
★ 4.7 (6,564 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$20–30 per person
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Amor Loco at 134 W 46th St is a Mexican restaurant open from 11:30 am until 11 pm or midnight. Reviewers mention a large bowl of guacamole, beef tacos, chicken quesadillas, a short rib sandwich and jerk tacos, plus generous cocktails and a clean dining room. Vegetarians say they found good options. Google lists happy-hour drinks, vegan options and late-night food.
Best for: Mexican food and cocktails
- Address
- 134 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–12 am; Mon 11:30 am–11 pm; Sat 11:30 am–12 am; Sun 11:30 am–11 pm; Thu 11:30 am–12 am; Tue 11:30 am–11 pm; Wed 11:30 am–12 am
#3
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
★ 4.7 (2,773 Google reviews)Shanghainese restaurant$20–30 per person
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Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao at 24 W 33rd St is a Shanghainese restaurant known for soup dumplings, opening at 10 am on weekends and 11 am on weekdays. Reviewers mention a scan-to-join waitlist that moves quickly, cucumber salad, signature pork soup dumplings and a truffle dumpling. One vegetarian found the meat-free choices limited. It is Asian-owned and fully wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Soup dumplings for brunch
- Address
- 24 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11:30 pm; Mon 11 am–10:30 pm; Sat 10 am–11:30 pm; Sun 10 am–10:30 pm; Thu 11 am–10:30 pm; Tue 11 am–10:30 pm; Wed 11 am–10:30 pm
#4
Uncle Paul's Pizza
★ 4.5 (2,567 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Uncle Paul's Pizza at 70 Vanderbilt Ave is a counter-service pizza shop open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention thin, crispy slices such as buffalo, spinach, Hawaiian, lasagna and chipotle chicken, served hot, and call it good value. Google lists breakfast, coffee, beer and wine, catering and delivery, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Quick slices near Grand Central
- Address
- 70 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–10 pm
#5
The Reading Room
★ 4.5 (446 Google reviews)New American restaurant$20–80 per person
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The Reading Room at 16 E 46th St is a New American restaurant in the lobby of the Gotham Hotel, opening at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends. Reviewers mention a quiet Monday breakfast, attentive service, octopus and steak toasts, though one found the lemon ricotta pancakes dry and another called it a bit expensive. Google lists cocktails and a strong wine list.
Best for: Quiet hotel breakfast
- Address
- 16 E 46th St, New York, NY 10017, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–10 pm; Mon 7 am–10 pm; Sat 8 am–10 pm; Sun 8 am–3 pm; Thu 7 am–10 pm; Tue 7 am–10 pm; Wed 7 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Midtown, 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
- La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park, Amor Loco and The Reading Room take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park 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?
La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 8,535 reviews. Amor Loco is second at 4.7 from 6,564 reviews.
Which restaurants in Midtown, New York NY are open late?
Amor Loco stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park $30–90; Amor Loco $20–30; Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao $20–30; Uncle Paul's Pizza $10–20; The Reading Room $20–80.
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