5 Best Places for Breakfast in West Village, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in West Village, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five places in West Village, New York NY that Google lists as serving breakfast. It is meant for anyone planning a morning meal or an early start in the neighborhood and wanting a short, practical shortlist. The order comes from Google ratings weighted by how many people left a review, so a high score backed by many reviews counts for more. Five qualifying businesses were considered, and each entry below uses only its own listing details and review excerpts.
#1
Lume West Village
★ 4.6 (381 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–90 per person
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Lume West Village is an Italian restaurant at 259 W 4th St, opening at 11:30 am on Thursday and Friday and 11 am on weekends, with evening-only hours earlier in the week. Google lists breakfast, great coffee, cocktails and a strong wine list. Reviewers mention a low-lit, cozy room with striking lighting and a handsome bar, plus fried calamari and salmon, though some found portions small for the cost. It has wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: A late-morning meal in a stylish room
- Address
- 259 W 4th St Store#1, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–12:30 am; Mon 4:30 pm–12 am; Sat 11 am–12:30 am; Sun 11 am–12:30 am; Thu 11:30 am–12:30 am; Tue 4:30 pm–12 am; Wed 4:30 pm–12 am
#2
Fairfax
★ 4.5 (628 Google reviews)Gastropub$30–60 per person
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Fairfax is a gastropub at 234 W 4th St that opens at 9:30 am every day and stays open into the late evening. Google lists breakfast, outdoor seating, great cocktails, healthy options and quick bites. Reviewers mention a warm, living-room feel suited to long brunches, a seasonal changing menu, the burger on a pressed potato bun, cabbage Caesar and ricotta toast. One reviewer notes a gluten-free bun was available for the burger.
Best for: Relaxed brunch with seasonal plates
- Address
- 234 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–11:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–10 pm; Sat 9:30 am–11:30 pm; Sun 9:30 am–10 pm; Thu 9:30 am–11:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–11 pm; Wed 9:30 am–11:30 pm
#3
Buvette
★ 4.4 (4,434 Google reviews)French restaurant$20–60 per person
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Buvette is a French restaurant at 42 Grove St, open daily from 8 am to midnight, which makes it one of the easier early options on the list. It identifies as women-owned and offers outdoor seating, great coffee and pastries. Reviewers describe a small, packed room with vintage charm and tiny tables, and mention the green juice, sourdough with eggs and cheese, smoked salmon, croque madame and chocolate mousse. Servings are described as small but tasty.
Best for: Early French-style breakfast
- Address
- 42 Grove St, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–12 am
#4
Tartine
★ 4.4 (991 Google reviews)French restaurant$30–40 per person
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Tartine is a French restaurant at 253 W 11th St. It opens at 10 am on weekends and 11 am on weekdays, serving until 4 pm before a separate dinner service most nights. Google lists breakfast, brunch, outdoor seating and great coffee. Reviewers mention quick, diner-like service, a loud and tight room, marinated salmon and hanger steak. They also note there are no reservations and that it is BYOB, and some recommend sitting outside by a large tree.
Best for: Weekend brunch without reservations
- Address
- 253 W 11th St, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–4 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm; Mon 11 am–4 pm; Sat 10 am–4 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Thu 11 am–4 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Tue 11 am–4 pm, 5:30–10 pm; Wed 11 am–4 pm, 5:30–10 pm
#5
Tavern On Jane
★ 4.4 (871 Google reviews)American restaurant$20–30 per person
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Tavern On Jane is an American restaurant at 31 8th Ave, opening at 11 am on weekends and noon on weekdays and staying open until 4 am. Google lists a great beer selection, cocktails, comfort food, happy-hour drinks and late-night food. Reviewers describe a rustic tavern with a bar area and a back room for tables, and mention the meatballs and chicken pot pie. It suits a late brunch more than an early breakfast.
Best for: Late brunch and comfort food
- Address
- 31 8th Ave, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–4 am; Mon 12 pm–4 am; Sat 11 am–4 am; Sun 11 am–4 am; Thu 12 pm–4 am; Tue 12 pm–4 am; Wed 12 pm–4 am
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in West Village, 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
- Lume West Village, Fairfax and Tavern On Jane take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Buvette opens at 8 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?
Lume West Village ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 381 reviews. Fairfax is second at 4.5 from 628 reviews.
Which restaurants in West Village, New York NY are open late?
Lume West Village stays open until 12:30 am; Buvette stays open until 12 am; Tavern On Jane stays open until 4 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Lume West Village $30–90; Fairfax $30–60; Buvette $20–60; Tartine $30–40; Tavern On Jane $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Fairfax and Buvette.
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