NYC might be known for its bagels, but our fair city is home to a pretty mean breakfast burrito as well. We've rounded up the best breakfast burritos in New York City for the next time you're craving a taste of the West Coast.
See also: The 16 Best Bagels In NYC
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Super Burrito delivers a San Francisco-inspired twist on the classic breakfast burrito to its Rockaway Beach, Williamsburg and Park Slope locations. Known for its commitment to quality and authentic flavors, their breakfast burrito is a flavor-packed combination of fluffy eggs, crispy hash browns, melty cheese and your choice of sausage, bacon, or chorizo, all wrapped in a warm tortilla flown in from out-of-state. Chef Eugene Cleghorn wants to give the people of NYC a taste of his San Francisco home. Whether you’re starting your day or curing a late-night craving, Super Burrito’s hearty creations hit the spot every time.
123 Madison St., New York, NY / 917.472.7800 / Website
Though Golden Diner is best known for its ridiculously fluffy pancakes, don't make the common mistake of missing out on its dreamy breakfast burrito. This crispy delight is served with refried beans, crispy potatoes and pico de gallo. It can even be made vegan! Order yourself a side of the honey butter pancakes and you've got the breakfast of dreams.
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178 N. 8th St., Brooklyn / 347.304.1759 / Website
Santa Fe serves up a breakfast burrito that features a delicious combination of scrambled eggs, sausage and green chile all nestled in a warm and ultra-thin tortilla. Kept warm under a heat lamp at the front, it’s a burst of warm and delicious flavor in every bite. Santa Fe’s cozy atmosphere and commitment to bold, authentic flavors make their breakfast burrito a local favorite.
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743 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn / 347.384.2212 / Website
Ceremonia Bakeshop in Williamsburg, run by a husband and wife team with a Vietnamese and Dominican background, brings a twist to the breakfast burrito. The perfectly browned burritos are filled with scrambled eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, roasted potatoes and a choice of savory chorizo or house-made veggie sausage all wrapped in a freshly made tortilla. Each burrito is crafted with care and attention to detail, resulting in a breakfast option that's satisfying. Ceremonia’s artisanal approach elevates the breakfast burrito to a new level of deliciousness.
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Electric Burrito in the Lower East Side and Chelsea captures the essentials of a classic breakfast burrito. Loaded with eggs, cheese, beans and fries, it's the perfect combination of the most important ingredients. Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant textures, each bite is a satisfying morning treat. With its cool, laid-back vibe, Electric Burrito is the perfect spot to kickstart your day with a taste of the West Coast right in NYC.
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158 Green St., Brooklyn / 929.337.6025 / Website
Blue Light Speak Cheesy on Green Street specializes in different breakfasts each day, but Thursdays from 8–1 p.m. is the day to visit and get a hold of their tasty breakfast burrito. It's packed with pasture-raised scrambled eggs, fingerling potatoes, chipotle aioli, pepper jack cheese, organic spinach and crunchy lime cabbage wrapped up in the best-ever flour tortilla imported from Mexico. Each bite is a savory blend of classic breakfast flavors with a Mexican twist. Blue Light Speak Cheesy’s unique take makes it a standout in the city’s breakfast burrito scene.
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155 S. 4th St., Brooklyn / 347.987.3558 / Website
Weekends Cafe in Williamsburg is a brunch haven with its relaxed vibe and exceptional breakfast burritos. Its burritos are stuffed with three scrambled eggs, tomato, spinach, red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese and sriracha in a flour tortilla. Each burrito is a delicious start to a leisurely weekend morning. Weekends Cafe’s inviting atmosphere and focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients make it a top choice for a satisfying breakfast.
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215 Knickerbocker Ave., Brooklyn / 718.569.8426 / Website
Foster Sundry offers a breakfast burrito that combines gourmet ingredients with a touch of homestyle comfort. Their burrito features soft-scrambled eggs, crispy shredded potatoes, diced peppers and onions, melted queso Oaxaca, Cabot sharp cheddar and a good shake of Frank's Red hot sauce on a griddled flour tortilla. Take a trip to Brooklyn to try these ingredients wrapped in warm goodness!
The next time you're having an early morning craving for a flavorful breakfast burrito in NYC, or missing the West Coast cuisine, try one of these 8 promising options. One bite will transport you to the West Coast. You'll never have to go back again when you can go to these eight star spots right in NYC!
Photography by: courtesy of Electric Burrito
