Café Duke

What I Had: Eggs, Home Fries, and Toast Platter & French Vanilla Coffee
What It Cost: $3.25 & $1.50
Where I Was: Times Square/Midtown West


I feel like this place is sort of a secret, because who would've thought you'd find a filling breakfast for $5 in this crazy tourist trap?? I've only gone for breakfast and it's been very good, especially the French Vanilla coffee, and ESPECIALLY the price. They have a buffet and a lot of lunch options too which look good, but for now, this is my breakfast haven ;)


1450 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
(212) 345 - 4595
Café Duke

Sunrise Delicatessen

What I Had: Toasted Butter Bagel
What It Cost: $1.15
Where I Was: Times Square


Of course I got the butter bagel... it's my favorite go-to breakfast. I can't say it's the best one I've ever had but you can't compete he location and speediness of it. They had a huge array of different appetizing breakfasts to try, but I just kept it fast and simple. I would consider this my emergency cheap food place whenever I'm in this area. Also may I point out, it's very close to Bryant Park...which makes almost any meal enjoyable!


On the search for the best butter bagel... this comes second to Europan Bakery Cafe


575 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
(212) 221 - 6490

Europan Bakery Cafe

What I Had: Toasted Butter Bagel
What It Cost: $1.47 (tax included)
Where I Was: Times Square


I should have known there would be an incredibly long line, but I didn't put two and two together until it was too late. Regardless of the wait, that butter bagel was really, really good! Good luck if you're wanting to eat it at the actual restaurant though. The second a chair becomes available, somebody appears from thin air and throws himself onto the empty seat. It doesn't really matter though because it's only a short walk from Bryant Park, and where else is better??


672 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
(212) 730 - 4442
Europan Bakery Cafe

'Wichcraft Express Kiosk

What I Had: Chocolate Cupcake

What It Cost: $3.26

Where I Was: Bryant Park

I was in need of a very quick breakfast, or breakfast supplement because a cupcake hardly fits the description of breakfast... Anyway, I'm very glad I chose a chocolate cupcake over their other fancy breakfasts because not only was it really good, it had a cream filling! No long lines and right in my favorite park, it's hard to beat for a quick fix. Make sure you either eat this in secret or you're with someone who will let you know that you have chocolate all over yourself once you're done. Kind of messy, but still delicious.

11 West 40th Street @ 6th avenue

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