Best Breakfast Restaurants in University Village
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Revelie Luncheonette
French-accented luncheonette where serious cooking hides behind diner signage.
Notable Picks
8.2
From the Raoul’s team, Revelie Luncheonette reworks the classic New York diner into an all-day spot where omelets, green chile cheeseburgers, and crinkle-cut fries share space with stronger coffee and wine than the signage suggests. Breakfast runs from early hours into brunch, making it one of SoHo’s most flexible morning options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omelette All Day, Green Chile Cheeseburger, Crinkle Cut Fries
What Makes it Special: French-accented luncheonette where serious cooking hides behind diner signage.
#2
Banter
8.1
An Australian-style café on Sullivan Street known for avocado-laden plates, ricotta hotcakes, and all-day brunch standards. It’s a favored stop for lighter-feeling, produce-forward breakfasts that still eat like a full meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smash avocado toast, Banter Big Breakfast, Ricotta hotcakes
What Makes it Special: Aussie brunch hub balancing indulgent plates with fresher, veg-forward options.
#3
Mareluna
8
Mareluna is an Italian restaurant that flips into a leisurely, prosecco-friendly brunch with pastas sharing the table with eggs and pastries. The room skews moodier and more dressed-up than most cafés in the area, which makes brunch feel closer to a proper sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle gnocchi, Cacio e pepe, Tiramisu
What Makes it Special: Italian-leaning brunch where handmade pastas and eggs share the table.