5 Best Places for Breakfast in Prospect Heights, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Prospect Heights, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five well-rated places to eat in and around Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, for anyone planning a morning meal, a late brunch or an early lunch. The ranking uses Google ratings weighted by the number of reviews each place has received. Some spots open at dawn while others start serving late morning, so check the hours listed in each entry. Each summary draws on listed features and on what reviewers mention most often.
#1
Penny House Cafe
★ 4.6 (529 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Penny House Cafe at 732 Washington Ave opens daily at 6 am and stays open until 7 pm, which reviewers found useful on an early race-day morning. Regulars point to the vegetable omelette, a dirty chai and a smoked salmon and Gouda sandwich. There is seating with USB ports and Wi-Fi, making it a common choice for working. It also offers delivery, curbside pickup and wheelchair-accessible seating and restroom.
Best for: Early breakfast and laptop work
- Address
- 732 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- daily 6 am–7 pm
#2
Chavela's
★ 4.5 (3,200 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$20–60 per person
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Chavela's is a Latino-owned Mexican restaurant at 736 Franklin Ave, open daily from 11 am to 11 pm, so it suits a late brunch more than an early start. Reviewers mention a lively room, striking interiors, consistent service, vegetarian options and cocktails such as La Diabla. One reviewer found the quesabirria mild and the salsas low on heat. There is outdoor seating, happy-hour food and drinks, and it is close to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Best for: Late brunch with cocktails
- Address
- 736 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11 pm
#3
Alta Calidad
★ 4.5 (885 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$20–60 per person
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Alta Calidad is a Mexican restaurant at 552 Vanderbilt Ave that opens at 11 am on weekends and 11:30 am on weekdays. Reviewers mention yuca fries with chipotle sauce, queso fundido, tacos and spicy pineapple margaritas, while one felt the charred cauliflower portion was small. The menu includes small plates plus vegan and vegetarian options, and there is outdoor seating. Hours run later on Fridays and Saturdays.
Best for: Weekend brunch with small plates
- Address
- 552 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–11 pm; Mon 11:30 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11:30 am–9 pm; Tue 11:30 am–9 pm; Wed 11:30 am–9 pm
#4
Cheryl's Global Soul
★ 4.4 (1,692 Google reviews)Soul food restaurant$20–30 per person
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Cheryl's Global Soul is a soul food restaurant at 236 Underhill Ave serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with 10 am openings on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Reviewers mention light, fluffy chicken and pancakes, rum punch, fried calamari with scotch bonnet sauce and a jerk pork bowl. Some describe the room as small but homey. The listing notes live music, outdoor seating, cocktails and wheelchair-accessible seating and restroom.
Best for: Soul food brunch
- Address
- 236 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 10 am–4 pm; Sat 10 am–9 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
Sweet Chick
★ 4.3 (3,130 Google reviews)American restaurant$20–30 per person
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Sweet Chick at 341 Flatbush Ave is an American restaurant known for chicken and waffles, pancakes, mac and cheese and lemonade, according to reviewers. It opens at 11 am daily and stays open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. One regular felt portions here were smaller than at other locations of the chain. The listing mentions cocktails, late-night food, outdoor seating and curbside pickup.
Best for: Chicken and waffles
- Address
- 341 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–12 am; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Prospect Heights, 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
- Alta Calidad and Cheryl's Global Soul take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Penny House Cafe 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 restaurant on this list?
Penny House Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 529 reviews. Chavela's is second at 4.5 from 3,200 reviews.
Which restaurants in Prospect Heights, New York NY are open late?
Sweet Chick stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Penny House Cafe $10–20; Chavela's $20–60; Alta Calidad $20–60; Cheryl's Global Soul $20–30; Sweet Chick $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Penny House Cafe, Chavela's, Cheryl's Global Soul and Sweet Chick.
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