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Breakfast in/nearish Greenwich Village

I'm coming to nyc for the weekend and staying at a friend's house in greenwich village. We've got Friday night, Saturday and Sunday meals pinned down but for one breakfast. I know we'll be hitting up H&H for bagels one morning (hopefully Sunday so I can tote some home to D.C. and distribute the day old bagels to friends and say "THIS is a bagel!"), but the other morning is up in the air. Sit down or take out, bakery, diner, or legitimate restaurant, I want this meal to count just as much as saturday night at Babbo will. Suggestions?

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  1. Lots of options. If the weather improves, take a stroll east to Balthazar on Spring, or north to Pastis. Each has its merits, both are great for breakfast. Call to book. Breakfast is no longer a guarantee if you're walking in.

    Closer to home, I love Sant Ambreous on Charles Street. They have delicious scrambled eggs and some of the best coffee in New York. There's always a high celeb quotient too (this week, Andre Gregory, of 'My Dinner with Andre' fame)

    That'll get you started.

    Have fun!

    - Sean

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    1. re: Sean Dell

      Sant Ambreous is a terrific place, but it's on Perry Street, one over from Charles

    2. Many places do not open for breakfast on weekends, just brunch. My favorite brunches in the West Village are (in no particular order): Deborah, Jane, good, Extra Virgin, and Blue Ribbon Bakery.
      For breakfast pastries, try Patisserie Claude or Rocco's, or, if you want to explore further out, head to Chelsea Market.

      1. I just ate at Blue Ribbon Bakery last week, phenomenal, I had eggs benedict with Serrano ham that was just superb, eggs poached just right. I highly recommend it if you want someplace casual and good.

        1. Tavern on Jane, corner jJane and 8th avenue has a nice weekend brunch menu. Sam Rockwell was there last time.

          Want a more gritty experience - try Bonbonierre, just doen 8th avenue (between jane and 12th Street). Old time greasy spoon, lots of locals, always packed, you share tables, huge portions.

          1. "Home" on Cornelia and 4th has a nice brunch/breakfast...I agree, if you want pastries to had to Rocco's...DELICIOUS!

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            1. re: jinet12

              Roccos? That tourist dump? It's vile. So is the place next door. Amy's Bread across the street is decent.

              1. re: tennisboy

                I totally disagree that Rocco's is a tourist dump. I've never made it to Bruno's (the place next door) because I like Rocco's too much.

                1. re: Lucia

                  I second this opinion..."A tourist dump?"..You've gotta be kidding!

                2. re: tennisboy

                  I'll take freshly filled cannoli at Rocco's over hard, stale bread at Amy's any day of the week.

                  1. re: tennisboy

                    Rocco's cannolis are some of the better ones we've had in the city.