Early Breakfast Diners and Bagels in Queens

4.5 (211)

Mon – Sat, 05:00 – 14:00; Sun, 06:30 – 12:30

9-85 Wyckoff Ave

A retro diner on Wyckoff Avenue in Ridgewood that fills early with shift workers. Plates cover seasoned home fries, crispy seared sausages and a hot pastrami sandwich at budget-friendly prices. It runs as an early-morning operation, so plan to arrive early.

4.8 (218)

Tue – Fri, 07:00 – 15:00; Sat, 08:00 – 15:00

9-83 Wyckoff Ave

This family-run Ridgewood counter wraps breakfast fillings in flaky scallion pancakes. Options run from bacon, egg and cheese to steak and mushroom, and the Mama's Special adds juicy pork belly and crisp lettuce. Sweet pancakes and wings are also on the menu.

4.7 (622)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 15:00

66-08 Fresh Pond Road, Queens, NY 11385

Baker's Dozen Bagels on Fresh Pond Road in Ridgewood turns out bagels with a soft interior and a slight crunch. The BDB Lox Package brings smoked salmon, and spreads range from scallion to chive and bacon, served at a speedy counter.

4.2 (888)

Mon – Wed, 07:00 – 15:00; Thu – Sun, 07:00 – 21:00

58-02 Myrtle Ave

A relaxed diner on Myrtle Avenue in Queens with a simple rotation of familiar standards. Breakfast plates, burgers and sandwiches make up the menu, a low-key option for a straightforward meal.