Jamaica Queens Vegetarian Diner, Then Kabobs and Brioche

4.8 (868)

Mon, Wed – Sun, 08:30 – 15:30

86-14 Parsons Blvd

Smile of the Beyond is a compact vegetarian diner on Parsons Blvd in Jamaica, Queens, founded by students of Sri Chinmoy in 1972. It brings a home-cooked style to breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch, with French toast and vegan omelet specials anchoring the menu. Stool seating suits a solo diner, turnover is quick, and it closes Tuesdays and at 3:30 PM on other days.

4.8 (133)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 20:00

2040 Broadway

Choice Brooklyn - Upper West Side is a Brooklyn-born cafe and market at 2040 Broadway on the Upper West Side that makes breakfast to order. Avocado toast comes on multi-grain bread, the chorizo egg burrito is light and balanced, and warm croissants hold spinach, cheese and tomatoes. Pancakes with eggs and syrup change the pace. It is open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM.

4.8 (317)

Tue – Thu, Sun, 12:30 – 21:45; Fri – Sat, 12:30 – 22:45

535 86th St

Fire Kabob is a small, family-run halal restaurant at 535 86th St in Brooklyn, serving chicken, beef and kafta kabobs shaped by Middle Eastern and Persian traditions, with sambosa to start. Hospitality is warm, but the no-frills space is small. It opens at 12:30 PM Tuesday to Sunday, stays later Friday and Saturday, and closes Mondays.

4.5 (756)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 18:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 18:00

41 West 58th Street

Sip + Co is a cafe at 41 West 58th Street near Central Park South, where a fast-moving queue gives way to a relaxed, neat interior. The egg and cheese brioche melts the cheese onto the bread to keep the egg in focus, and the spicy turkey sandwich comes on crisp toasted bread. Take a bar stool or a seat in the outdoor front area.