Take Your Solo Breakfast Beyond the Bagel
Sample kosher deli bakes, Turkish coffee with hand-rolled borek, and Scandinavian pastries. The final stop opens at eight in the morning. Finish there with a drink and a seat, or take your order away.
First Avenue to East 12th
First Avenue Breakfast Anchor
Doors open at five in the morning Sunday through Friday. Start with a bagel sandwich at the deli counter in this spacious kosher shop. Window seating gives you a place to sit down for a solo breakfast. Pas Yisrael bakes include bialys and challah. The shop closes at five in the afternoon Sunday through Thursday. Friday hours end at three in the afternoon. The shop stays closed all day on Saturday.
Izmir Roots
Red Beard Coffee and Bakery has a few indoor tables and countertop seats. There is one outdoor table. The bakery opens daily from seven in the morning to seven in the evening. Pair traditional Turkish coffee with savory, hand-rolled borek for a solo breakfast. The compact space is also suited to laptop work. The address is 194 First Avenue. On mild days, the front window opens to the street.
Nordic Bakes
Scandinavian-inspired breads and pastries are on the menu at this East Village bakery. Pair a pastry with a drink for a solo breakfast. Both dine-in and takeaway are available. The space also serves as a coffee shop and restaurant. Find it at 437 East 12th Street. Daily hours run from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon. For a three-stop breakfast route, schedule this visit after the earlier openings on First Avenue.
