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

"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."

"At a first glance, this cash-only spot is your typical Upper West Side neighborhood breakfast place. But due to its quality and various celebrity endorsements - it's one of Martha Stewart's favorite restaurants and one of many places where legendary Anthony Bourdain loved to eat - this joint has become so famous that it's not that easy to get a spot on any given day."

Elevated, fancy dining coexists with hole-in-the-wall spots across New York City restaurants. Many hole-in-the-wall establishments deliver truly elevated dishes without white tablecloths or ambient music. Comfy, cozy atmospheres enhance the appeal of these small spaces. A wide variety of world cuisines appear in breakfast-nook-like restaurants, reflecting global morning traditions. Offerings range from classic New York bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches to Japanese and Middle Eastern breakfast options. Personal experience and professional reviews informed a curated selection of the best small, sometimes cramped but delightful breakfast spots. Examples include Russ & Daughters and Barney Greengrass, known for fast service and signature smoked fish.

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