5 Best Places for Breakfast in Red Hook, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 cafes in Red Hook, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five places for breakfast connected to Red Hook, New York, for anyone planning an early coffee, a pastry or a sit-down morning meal. The list started from businesses listed on Google as serving breakfast, and six qualifying spots were considered. They were then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one, so a high score from many reviewers counts for more than a high score from a handful. Each entry below covers hours, address, services and the details reviewers bring up most.
#1
Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe
★ 4.7 (1,096 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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This cafe at 40 W Market St opens at 7 am most days and 8 am on Sunday. Reviewers mention pastries, house made chocolates, a full coffee menu, salads and wraps, and some point to the bowls and strong espresso drinks. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, live music and wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets. It is also flagged as good for working on a laptop, and reviewers say it is easy to get in and out if you are in a rush.
Best for: Pastries, chocolates and espresso drinks
- Address
- 40 W Market St, Red Hook, NY 12571, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–7 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#2
Coppola Cafe
★ 4.7 (559 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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Coppola Cafe sits at 171 W 4th St and is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention the cappuccino, gelato and a raspberry eclair filled with raspberry cream and ricotta, and one regular likes sitting by the window for a quick breakfast. Google describes the room as casual, cozy and quiet, with outdoor seating, vegan and vegetarian options and a good setup for laptop work. Reviewers also describe a friendly, welcoming counter.
Best for: A quiet cappuccino and quick bite
- Address
- 171 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#3
Brooklyn Habit
★ 4.6 (191 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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Found at 405 Smith St, Brooklyn Habit opens at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing at 5 pm. It identifies as LGBTQ+ owned and serves coffee alongside beer and cocktails. Reviewers praise the iced cappuccino, matcha latte, yogurt parfaits and granola cookies, and say the coffee is the main draw, while one suggests skipping the breakfast burritos. Benches in the sun and a calm morning setting suit people who want to work.
Best for: Coffee and a focused work morning
- Address
- 405 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
#4
Cafe Kestrel
★ 4.4 (113 Google reviews)Restaurant$100+ per person
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Cafe Kestrel is a restaurant at 293 Van Brunt St that serves weekend brunch from 11 am to 3 pm and dinner from 5 pm, closing Tuesday and Wednesday. It has table service, a bar, wine and cocktails, and outdoor seating. Reviewers mention the bread, halibut, tuna with greens and a burger, and describe small plates meant for sharing. Several note that portions are modest and the bill runs high, though service is described as attentive.
Best for: A sit-down weekend brunch
- Address
- 293 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Sun 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#5
Le Petit Cafe
★ 4.3 (863 Google reviews)Cafe$20–30 per person
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Le Petit Cafe at 502 Court St opens at 8 am daily and adds evening hours on Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers point to a heavily decorated interior with lights that some find romantic, and a dog-friendly patio. Google lists breakfast, lunch and dinner, a beer and cocktail menu, and wheelchair-accessible seating. Reviews are mixed on service and desserts, with one guest unhappy with the lava cake, so the setting is the main reason people visit.
Best for: Patio breakfast in a decorated room
- Address
- 502 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–4 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Mon 8 am–4 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 8 am–4 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Tue 8 am–4 pm; Wed 8 am–4 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 cafes in Red Hook, 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
- Cafe Kestrel and Le Petit Cafe take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee 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 cafe on this list?
Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,096 reviews. Coppola Cafe is second at 4.7 from 559 reviews.
Which cafes in Red Hook, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Le Petit Cafe, at 10:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe $10–20; Coppola Cafe $1–10; Brooklyn Habit $1–10; Cafe Kestrel $100+; Le Petit Cafe $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe and Le Petit Cafe.
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