Huntington is one of the largest villages on Long Island. And thus, it has plenty of restaurant choices for every meal. While smaller spots like nearby Northport and Oyster Bay have limited options in the morning, you won’t have a problem finding breakfast in Huntington.
Whether you are looking for Sunday brunch with cocktails, a casual sit-down breakfast restaurant, or just something quick you can find it here.
These are the restaurants with the best breakfast in Huntington, NY.
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Top Picks for the Best Breakfast Restaurants in Huntington, NY
Before diving into the full list, here are my top picks for the best breakfast and brunch in Huntington NY. The options here cover a range of experiences, from a jazz brunch overlooking Huntington Harbor to an all-day brunch menu and a diner that has been feeding locals since 1923. Whether you are planning a leisurely Sunday morning or just need a solid breakfast before exploring the village, these are the spots I would point anyone to first.
MEXICAN BRUNCH
Besito
Besito’s Sunday brunch brings a Mexican twist to the table with dishes like chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and tres leches French toast. The margaritas are just as good in the morning as they are at dinner.
UPSCALE JAZZ BRUNCH
Prime
Sunday brunch at Prime is an event. Live jazz, waterfront views of Huntington Harbor, and a menu that goes well beyond eggs, with a full raw bar and dry-aged beef available alongside the brunch classics. Reservations are strongly recommended.
BRUNCH ALL DAY
In The Shed
In The Shed serves brunch every day, not just weekends, which makes it one of the most reliable spots in Huntington for a casual morning out. The chicken and waffles with habanero honey is the dish worth ordering.
DINER & SANDWICHES
Munday's
One of the oldest luncheonettes on Long Island, Munday’s has been serving Huntington since 1923. Come for the all-day breakfast classics, but don’t overlook the carving board sandwiches with pastrami, corned beef, and roast beef.
Best Sunday Brunch in Huntington, NY
Besito
Besito is an upscale Mexican restaurant rather than a taqueria, and it comes from the same team behind two of Huntington’s most popular restaurants, The Farm Italy and In The Shed. The concept was built around years of travel to Mexico and a deep study of the cuisine, and that shows in the menu.
Specialties include fresh tableside guacamole, enchiladas suizas, and a variety of tacos and ceviche. The margarita menu is extensive and worth spending some time on. But Sunday brunch might be the best time to visit, with dishes like chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and tres leches French toast drawing a crowd every week.
In addition to Huntington, there are locations in Roslyn and West Islip.
UPSCALE MEXICAN | SUNDAY BRUNCH | MARGARITAS | TABLESIDE GUACAMOLE
Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar
Prime is open for lunch and dinner throughout the week, but Sunday Brunch also shines. The Sunday Jazz Brunch runs from 11:30am to 3pm with live music and waterfront views of Huntington Harbor, and it’s a step above what most brunch spots in the area offer. Alongside classic brunch options like eggs and sandwiches, the full raw bar, mizu sushi, and USDA certified Prime dry-aged beef are all available, making it as much an upscale dining experience as it is a brunch.
The setting is genuinely one of the best on Long Island for a Sunday afternoon. The outdoor deck and covered porch overlook the harbor, and the live jazz adds an atmosphere that makes it feel like more of an event than a meal. They also offer an Endless Sips option for those who want to make an afternoon of it.
Reservations are strongly recommended. Prime is technically located in Halesite just north of Huntington Village, but it’s close enough that it belongs on any list of the best brunch in Huntington NY.
UPSCALE DINING | SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH | WATERFRONT DINING
Everyday Breakfast in Huntington, NY
In The Shed
In The Shed serves American comfort food in a relaxed, rustic atmosphere and is one of the more reliable spots in Huntington for a casual meal any day of the week. One of its biggest draws is the Brunch All Day section of the menu, available every day rather than just weekends, which is rare for a restaurant at this level.
The brunch options cover classics like biscuit Benedict and avocado toast with sunny side up eggs, but the standout is the chicken and waffles with habanero honey. The menu also has a solid lineup of burgers, sandwiches, and salads for anyone not in a brunch mood.
Huntington is the original location, and the concept has expanded to several other spots on Long Island and now includes a location at Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut.
BRUNCH ALL DAY | COCKTAILS | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Munday's
Munday’s is a Huntington institution that originally opened in 1923 as Guckenberg’s, making it one of the oldest luncheonettes on Long Island. The old-fashioned decor has stayed true to its roots, with a black and white checkered floor, dark wooden booths, and counter seating that feels genuinely vintage rather than deliberately styled to look that way.
It opens at 8am every day and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with an all-day breakfast menu that is one of the biggest draws. Omelets, pancakes, and French toast cover the classics, but the carving board sandwiches are just as worth ordering, with options like turkey, roast beef, corned beef, and pastrami. The old-time soda fountain is another reason people keep coming back, and the holiday decorations are legendary among locals.
ALL DAY BREAKFAST | SODA FOUNTAIN | PASTRAMI SANDWICH
Hatch
Hatch is the spot to go when you want something a little more creative than a standard breakfast. The menu takes classic dishes in unexpected directions. The Charleston Benedict swaps the usual English muffin for a scallion cheddar waffle topped with southern fried chicken, and the Hashtag Eggs and Tots is exactly what it sounds like, a heaping pile of hash browns and tater tots covered in cheese sauce, bacon, sausage, and eggs.
The pancake menu gets its own dedicated section, with styles like Blueberry Danish, Cinnamon Roll, and Pineapple Upside Down. If you can’t commit to one, the pancake flight lets you sample three flavors, which is the right call on a first visit.
Hatch also has a location in Fort Lauderdale for anyone coming across this from the Florida side of the blog.
BREAKFAST | CASUAL | CREATIVE MENU
Toast & Co.
Toast and Co is a casual neighborhood breakfast spot with a genuinely local feel. The staff knows the regulars by name, and it shows in the atmosphere from the moment you walk in.
The skillets are worth ordering, particularly the Irish Man, made with corned beef hash, potato hash, bangers, and two eggs. The menu also covers Benedicts, French toast, and a build your own avocado toast option for those who want to customize.
BREAKFAST | CASUAL | NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT
Stella Blue
Stella Blue is part coffee shop, part cafe, and entirely its own thing. Rob and Ann Koopman grew up going to Grateful Dead shows, and that passion is woven into every corner of the place. The large skeleton and Jerry Garcia mural on the side of the building greet you before you even walk in, and the interior is just as decorated and full of character.
The menu leans toward the health-conscious side, with build your own energy bowls, steel cut oatmeal, and a large vegan and vegetarian selection. But there are plenty of heartier options too, including a solid lineup of breakfast sandwiches. The Mick, made with bacon, egg, cheddar, and home fries, is a good starting point.
For the uninitiated, Stella Blue is a song from the Grateful Dead’s 1973 album Wake of the Flood. Once you know that, the whole place makes a lot more sense.
COFFEE SHOP | CAFE | VEGAN FRIENDLY
Over Easy
Over Easy opened in August 2023 and has quickly become a welcome addition to the Huntington breakfast scene. The menu is focused rather than sprawling, covering the basics well with a rotating specials menu adding variety. The Eggs in Purgatory is a take on shakshuka, the Breakfast Power Bowl offers a healthier option with quinoa, farro, roasted Brussels sprouts, and poached eggs, and the build your own omelet covers anyone who wants to keep it simple.
The standout for groups is the OE Breakfast Fondue, a shareable dish of French toast nuggets, bananas, and strawberries served with maple butter or Nutella for dipping. It’s the kind of thing that makes breakfast feel a little more fun than usual.
BREAKFAST | SHAREABLE OPTIONS | HEALTHY OPTIONS
Bakeries, Cafes and Bagels in Huntington NY
Buttercooky Bakery & Cafe
Buttercooky Bakery has been around since 1962, when it first opened in nearby Floral Park. Now in its third generation of family ownership by the Borgognone family, it has expanded to Manhasset and Huntington and built a reputation for traditional European confections alongside fresh baked cookies, pastries, pies, and custom cakes.
The Huntington location goes beyond a typical bakery. Croissants, Danishes, and muffins are popular for a quick breakfast, but there is also a small breakfast and lunch menu with egg sandwiches, avocado toast, crepes, omelets, and paninis made on their homemade breads. It is a solid option whether you are stopping in for a pastry or sitting down for a proper meal.
BAKERY | CUSTOM CAKES | CROISSANTS
Duck Island Bread Co
Duck Island Bread Company is an artisan bakery rooted in European bread-making traditions. The breads are naturally leavened, made by hand in small batches, and fermented over hours, which is why they draw a steady stream of customers every morning before the best items sell out.
The selection varies daily, but you can expect to find baguettes, sourdough, and challah as regulars. Specialty breads rotate on a schedule by day of the week, which is worth checking on the website before you go if you have something specific in mind.
Beyond bread, the bakery carries cookies, scones, and brownies. For me, a coffee and croissant is the perfect quick stop, though on the right morning it’s hard to talk myself out of the cinnamon bun.
BAKERY | BREAD | CROISSANTS
Village Bagel Deli & Cafe
Village Bagel Deli and Cafe is right in Huntington Village and does exactly what you want from a neighborhood bagel spot. The bagels are solid, and beyond the basics they also serve omelets, wraps, and other cafe breakfast options for anyone who wants something more substantial. It’s a reliable grab and go option before a morning of exploring the village.
BAGELS | WRAPS | GRAB AND GO
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