14 Best Hole-In-The-Wall Breakfast Spots In NYC

"One of the great things about New York City restaurants and its food scene is that elevated, fancy dining can exist side by side with hole-in-the-wall spots, and no one will bat an eyelid. Even more remarkable is that these hole-in-the-wall establishments can deliver truly elevated dishes without the need for white tablecloths or ambient music. In fact, the comfy, cozy atmosphere is what makes these places even more endearing, especially considering the variety of cuisines that have been able to occupy this culinary environment."

"To help you navigate this vast array of breakfast offerings, especially if you haven't had your coffee yet, we've put together a list of New York City's best hole-in-the-wall breakfast spots. It includes places that offer typical New York style breakfast options like bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches, to Japanese and Middle Eastern options. In each case, we relied on personal experience and professional reviews to compile a list of the best spots located in small, sometimes cramped but otherwise delightful spaces."

"Madison Square Park has its fair share of fancy restaurants, including the venerable Eleven Madison Park. So, it may surprise some to find that there is a financially accessible, perfectly delightful and cozy little breakfast and lunch spot tucked away just south of the park. Before this palace was S&P Lunch, it was Eisenberg's, a popular institution with a loyal following, and even before that, it was S&P Lunch."

Elevated fine dining coexists with hole-in-the-wall breakfast spots throughout New York City, allowing both luxury and humble venues to thrive side by side. Many small, cozy establishments produce elevated dishes without formal settings, relying on atmosphere and authenticity rather than white tablecloths or ambient music. The city’s breakfast scene spans global cuisines, from classic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches to Japanese and Middle Eastern morning fare. Recommendations draw on personal visits and professional reviews to identify standout small spaces. S&P Lunch, located just south of Madison Square Park, dates back to 1928 and has alternated identities with Eisenberg’s while remaining an affordable neighborhood fixture.

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