This French Style Cafe Opens at 6 AM on Weekdays

Cafe Lafayette gives the neighborhood breakfast stop a French inflection, with an airy atmosphere and a bakery case worth a look before you settle on a plate. At 80 Lafayette Street, the menu spans fresh pastries and breakfast platters, with Cuban sandwiches offering a savory option alongside the morning staples.

A ham and brie omelette makes an appearance among the cooked plates, while croissants bring the bakery side of the menu into focus. Tea and black iced coffee cover two very different drink moods. The setting lends itself to people watching, a small pleasure to fold into your meal rather than rushing straight back outside. The average price is 15 dollars per person.

For an early start, the cafe is open Monday through Friday from 6 AM until half past 4 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM.