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Point  ($$) 9.2
Brunch, Bakery, Jewish Restaurant, Bagels, Comfort Food, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Take Outs, Baked Goods, Smoked Fish

179 E Houston St, new york

Russ and Daughters, now the 4th generation owners, have been serving the customers since 1914. This place made history by being the first business in the United States to have “& Daughters” in its name. This place has received many accolades from a long-standing family business and community anchor from the New York City Mayor’s office, the Manhatten chamber of commerce, The Smithsonian institutions, and much more. This place is a landmark of its own hailed by many travel channels, radio stations, local institutions, and celebrities for its contribution to New York’s culinary and historical landscape. Their lox and bagel sandwiches are legendary, but it is all about the superb fish. They offer all types of fish, bagels, cheeses, sandwich specials.

Point  ($) 9.1
Delis, Bagels, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Take Outs

225 W 35th St A, new york

Best Bagel and Coffee specializes in offering hand-rolled bagels baked daily on the premises with all-natural flavors. They focus on creating a simple yet carefully-prepared menu with thoughtful attention to detail featuring only the freshest and high-quality ingredients available. They also serve soups, salads, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and bakery items.

Point  ($) 9.0
Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, Lunch, Breakfast, Street Food

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Take Outs, Italian

302 W 37th St, new york

Non-Solo Piada is an Italian restaurant serving popular Italian street food (Piadine, Cassoni, Piadizze, Pasta, etc. ) and breakfast. This place was born from the desire of the chefs Sami Iriti and Alex Pava to bring The real PIADINA in New York City and in the US. Piadina is a thin Italian flatbread typically prepared in the Emilia Romagna region in Italy. Cassoni is like a pocket, closed and sealed, remains very cheesy inside. The main ingredient is the mozzarella cheese which is melting with the rest of the ingredients. Piadizze is like a pizza, but the crust remains ultra-thin and crunchy. Their goal is to enlighten their patrons by offering fresh and delicious high-quality Italian street food in a lovely ambiance.

Brunch, Bakery, American (traditional), Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Take Outs, Baked Goods, Takes Reservations

4 Clinton St, new york

Clinton Street Baking Company is an American restaurant and bakery opened in 2001 by Chef Neil Kleinberg and DeDe Lahman. It began as a small bakery and a coffee cafe. The menu is simple but spots on. It offers delicious dishes from secret recipes that only Clinton St. Baking Co. knows. The company has been described by different names such as “brunch magnet” by The New York Times, "cult favorite” by TIME, and the "city’s hottest breakfast nook" by The New York Daily News for its delicious food. They have international branches in Bangkok, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai.

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5. Penelope
 ($$) 8.5
Brunch, American (traditional), Comfort Food, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Private Events, Cocktails, Full Bar, Take Outs

159 Lexington Ave, new york

Penelope is a cafe, bakery, and wine bar created and run by Jennifer Potenza, and named after her pet turtle. It offers the best breakfast, a cute atmosphere, and fresh ingredients. Penelope features food and ambiance similar to a New England country kitchen offering painted wainscoting and house-baked confections. From breakfast to dinner, bakery to bar Penelope has something for everyone and anytime. The cute and cozy atmosphere, open space layout of the table, and wooden flooring add something more to the delicious meal.

Point  ($) 8.3
Delis, Bakery, Family Restaurant, Lunch, Bagels, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Coffee Tea, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Seafood, Salad, Coffee Tea, Take Outs, Baked Goods

831 3rd Ave, new york

Ess-a-Bagel was established in 1976 by Florence and Gene Wilpon and Florence's brother Aaron Wenzelberg, an Austrian baking family. Within 2 years of opening, they were voted as #1 in the Tri-State area for their perfect hand-rolled crafted bagels. The bagels are fluffy on the inside and extraordinarily flavorful.

Point  ($$) 8.4
Fine Dining, Brunch, Lunch, South African Restaurant, Mediterranean Food, Breakfast, Israeli Restaurant

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegan Options, Seafood, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Full Bar, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Healthy Food Options, Smoked Fish, Takes Reservations

226 Lafayette St, new york

Jack’s Wife Freda, opened in 2011, is an American-Mediterranean bistro famous for serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, opened 7 days a week. They serve the dishes from Israel and South Africa, as well as New York’s Jewish food and culture, emphasizing bright, fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. Visitors will enjoy a lively atmosphere, all-day dining hours, effortless ambiance, and a joyful sense of community. The place is renowned for greeting everyone like family, and food is as good to look at as it is delicious to eat.

Point  ($) 8.3
Delis, Bakery, Bagels, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Trendy, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Seafood, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Baked Goods, Smoked Fish

165 Avenue A, new york

Christopher Pugliese, the owner of the Tompkins Square Bagels, learned the art of making a perfect bagel at Bake City Bagels in Gravesend Brooklyn, New York at the beginning of his career. All the artisanal bagels are made on-premises in small batches with extreme care and attention to details ranging in flavor from plain, sesame, and poppy to French toast, pumpkin. With the “do it the right way” philosophy, this place brings the A-game every time and never disappoints. They do not compromise on quality with their hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and oven-baked bakery items.

Point  ($$$) 8.7
American (new), Brunch, Delis, Seafood Restaurant, Lunch, Bagels, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Seafood, Salad, Cocktails, Take Outs, Smoked Fish

541 Amsterdam Ave, new york

Barney Greengrass is a century-old establishment, opened in 1908, is famous for smoked fish dishes, delis, bagels, and other specialty food. People travel to this place from all over the world just to taste the food. It has been featured in numerous travel/eating shows and movies. People called the owner “The Sturgeon King” and this title still holds. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They offer high-quality food at reasonable prices. They once famously shipped an order of smoked fish to President Roosevelt

Point  ($) 8.0
Brunch, American (traditional), Comfort Food, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Free Wifi, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Baked Goods

214 E 45th St, new york

The Comfort Diner fully exemplifies the "comfort diner" moniker with its quick service and friendly staff. The restaurant chef has been working there for more than 20 years, even after the ownership change, ensuring the same food is being served at this retro diner. Comfort Diner is a clean, simple place to dine have breakfast or brunch, or sometimes late-night food.

Point  ($$) 8.9
Mexican Restaurant, Brunch, Lunch, Cuban Restaurant, Dinner, Breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Family Fun, People Watching, Music, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs

17 Prince St, new york

Cafe Habana, launched in 1998, is a Cuban-Mexican neighborhood cafe & bar in New York. This place originated from the dream of a fifth-generation New Yorker who wanted to create a place he’d always longed to hang out at when he was a kid. Good times around good food, bringing people from all walks of life together around hearty plates in unpretentious surroundings, with a great vibe. Café Habana’s known for its jumping scene, fashion-forward crowd & the addictive grilled corn that many New Yorkers & Global tourists queue up for down the block to get their seat at this NoLita hangout. There are colorful paintings, green painted leaves at the tops of the ceiling, and music to give a cultural vibe and unique dining experience.The restaurant has its branches in Malibu, Miami, and Tokyo Japan as well.

Point  ($$) 8.9
Bakery, Family Restaurant, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Free Wifi, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Baked Goods

379 Grand Street, new york

Doughnut Plant, opened by Mark Isreal in 1994, takes the recipe inspiration from the owner's grandfather's recipe from 1910 when his family started making bakery items. They use high-quality all-natural ingredients, no preservatives, fresh and seasonal fruit glazes, and original flavor combinations for their doughnut. The New York Times has called their doughnuts the "Doughnuts of the Gods". The New York has called them "Taste anything from Doughnut Plant once, and you're hooked". The doughnuts are simply great.

Point  ($$) 8.5
Brunch, Fast Food, Bakery, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Southern Food

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Fried Food

166 S 4th St, brooklyn

Pies n Thighs started as a tiny kitchen in 2006 in place of a beer storage closet with six stools, serving huge donuts, two-napkin smoked pork sandwiches, and salty, crispy fried chicken. The restaurant has received numerous accolades for its dishes, especially baked goods, and comfort food. All the products used for cooking are antibiotic and authentic. The restaurant takes the cooking inspiration from classic American dishes, Mexican and Californian cuisine, and the Slow Food movement’s attention to ingredients.

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14. Friedman's
 ($$) 8.4
Brunch, American (traditional), Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Private Events, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs

132 W 31st St, new york

Friedmans, which opened in 2009, is a family-run business serving American comfort food and gluten-free options. The name Friedman is named after the famous economist Milton Friedman who popularized the phrase “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.” Friedman’s serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant follows the simple mantra "Eat good food". They work with local farmers and serve antibiotic-free meats & local vegetables.

Point  ($$) 8.0
Brunch, American (traditional), Lunch, Dinner, Comfort Food, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Soup

520 Columbus Ave, new york

Good Enough to Eat was founded in 1981 by Carrie Levin with the goal of serving "good old-fashioned American food". The eatery is a huge success for its all-day, bountiful breakfasts where everything is made from scratch. True to their Farm to Table mission, all of their bread, cakes, cookies, and pies are made on-site with all the raw ingredients from local farmers and merchants, including wild-caught Pacific shrimp, grass-fed beef, humanely raised, antibiotic-free chicken, eggs from pasture-raised chickens. While cooking traditional food, they are also in the vanguard of sustainability and leading the way for others to follow.

Point  ($) 7.5
Diner, Brunch, Dinner, Comfort Food, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Walking Around, Photography, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Happy Hours, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Date Night, Soup

2880 Broadway, new york

Tom’s is a family-owned restaurant serving a scrumptious line of burgers, fries, stakes since 1940s. The menu selection also includes gluten-free and organic options, and all menu items are designed to meet the high standards for sustainability. It has been in the hands of the same Greek American family since the beginning and still has the classic diner-style eatery menu in the lists. Seinfeld fans rejoice in this place; Jerry Seinfeld’s eponymous character and his friends regularly gathered to eat and chat there. This place has inspired Suzane Vega’s 1987 song 'Tom’s Diner'.

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17. Bubby’s
 ($$) 7.8
Fine Dining, Brunch, American (traditional), Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Private Events, Birthday Parties, Cocktails, Take Outs, Smoked Fish, Takes Reservations, Soup

120 HUDSON STREET, new york

Opened in 1990 on Thanksgiving Day, Bubby's started as a home-baked, made-from-scratch pie place selling pies to restaurants and neighbors out of a small kitchen at the corner of Hudson and North Moore St. in Tribeca. Customers enjoy its simple and fresh comfort food, Bubby’s is dedicated to cooking traditional American food with thoughtful ingredient sourcing and an “off the commercial food grid” philosophy. The mission is to raise awareness of the beauty of American food - its ethnic contributions and regional and geographic abundance and to celebrate the patchwork of American culture.

Brunch, Lunch, Bagels, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Seafood, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Gluten Free Food, Outdoor Seating, Smoked Fish

286 8th Ave, new york

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee company is famous for its high-quality and appetizing bagels. They carefully choose ingredients and un-bromated and unbleached flour, to eliminate toxins in the food. The bagels are individually hand-rolled with care, kettle-boiled in small batch kettles in the store, and baked to perfection in ovens throughout the day so that they achieve the perfect balance of a crunchy exterior and chewy center. They use the freshest ingredients and toppings from fresh eggs to premium Atlantic Nova Salmon, smoked whitefish salad, crispy bacon, and fresh produce like avocado, tomatoes, and red onion, to build the world’s best bagel sandwich or wrap. They have been voted as New York City's best bagel by Food Network and other outlets.

Point  ($) 8.8
Brunch, Fast Food, Family Restaurant, Lunch, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, People Watching, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Seafood, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating

2788 Broadway, new york

Sam Thongkrieng moved from Bangkok to New York in the 1980s and worked at Ess-A-Bagel (another very popular bagel place) for years before opening this establishment, Absolute Bagel. This bare-bones joint draws the crowd for its hand-rolled, housemade bagels, spread, and other toppers.

Point  ($) 8.4
Brunch, Bakery, Lunch, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Family Fun, Walking Around, People Watching, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Pizza, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Take Outs, Soup

672 9th Ave, new york

Amy’s Bread is a nationally recognized bakery/cafe that specializes in hand-made, traditional bread as well as sandwiches, sweets, and old-fashioned layer cakes. The bakery started in 1992 in Hell's kitchen with 5 staff members; today the staff has grown to 190 and delivers to over 200 wholesale customers daily. They only buy local and organic ingredients, local dairy products, eggs, and local seasonal fruits. The customers get delighted to see the counter piled high with a variety of loaves in different shapes and sizes. Amy’s Bread is a cross between a Parisian boulangerie and a cozy Midwestern kitchen.

Point  ($$) 8.5
Fine Dining, American (new), Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Nightlife, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Private Events, Birthday Parties, Cocktails, Happy Hours, Romantic, Lounge, Date Night, Takes Reservations

64 W 39th St, new york

Parker & Quinn is the signature restaurant of the Refinery Hotel at Refinery Hotel in NYC. It showcases classic design that spans a century of New York City history, from the building’s early life as a working factory to a chic, present-day meeting place for fashionable locals and guests. It is conveniently located steps away from Bryant Park in the heart of NYC’s Garment District. The chefs here take a straightforward and rustic approach in the kitchen, relying on high-quality and locally-sourced ingredients to produce balanced, approachable American dishes.

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22. Okonomi
 ($$$) 8.3
Seafood Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, Lunch, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Seafood, Cocktails, Gluten Free Food, Noodles, Healthy Food Options, Soup

150 Ainslie St, brooklyn

Okonomi is a Japanese cuisine offering regional seafood, ramen, and traditional Japanese set meal options. This place had its humble beginnings. Chef Yuji Haraguchi used to cook ramen staff meals at Roberta's (his former workplace). The food was so delicious that it eventually had its place in the form of Okonomi. The place offers a seasonal menu chosen by the chef. They practice healthy cooking techniques without the use of butter or oil. Their staff is extremely nice and knowledgeable. Okonomi serves a traditional set breakfast and lunch menu and Ramen Noodles for dinner.

Point  ($$) 8.9
American (new), Brunch, American (traditional), Lunch, Breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Lighthouse, Cafe, Private Events, Birthday Parties, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Happy Hours, Romantic, Take Outs, Date Night, Takes Reservations

38 W 36th St, new york

Located in the Garment District, Trademark bar + kitchen is surrounded by centuries of rich, New York and fashion industry history. Since its opening in 2016, Trademark Taste + Grind has paid homage to the strong, independent women ruling the Big Apple with details in hospitality, decor, and talent. This approachable American Bistro is helmed by Executive Chef Adrienne Guttieri, whose menu is laced with family recipes passed down for generations. These Italian signatures are featured alongside lighter twists on affordable steakhouse classics for lunch, dinner, and brunch services. Trademark bar + kitchen is operated by IGC Hospitality, the team behind other notable NYC venues such as Park Avenue Tavern, Parker & Quinn, Refinery Rooftop, and The Wilson.

Point  ($$) 8.5
Brunch, Australian Restaurant, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Nightlife, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, International Food, Date Night

219 Mulberry St, new york

Established in 2002, Ruby’s prides itself on using fresh local products balanced with Australian culinary influences to provide the local and international community with some of the best food, espresso coffee, and drinks in New York City. The place feels like a little Australia in New York City with signature Aussie brekkie (breakfast), burgers, pasta, Bevies (beverages).

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25. Bite
 ($) 8.5
Fast Food, Salad Restaurant, Lunch, Breakfast, Israeli Restaurant

Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Nightlife, Music, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, International Food, Date Night, Soup

62 West 22nd Street (between 5th & 6th Ave), new york

The first Bite opened in a unique corner space on Bleecker and Lafayette in 2002 by Ami Melamed with a fashion industry background, offering no more than five sandwiches. Today, the joint offers one of the most eclectic menus in the city inspired by Ami's travel around the globe with different cuisines and spices ranging from a simple Mediterranean sandwich to a Thai-inspired curry, an Italian staple panini to a classic Moroccan appetizer. The ingredients at Bite are fresh and simple, without any preservatives. The bread comes fresh every day from Balthazar bakery, the cheese from Joe's dairy, the soups, and the dressings are all prepared from scratch every day in-house.