It’s generally agreed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day—and it’s rumored to be the most delicious meal, too. If you happen to be in the Hamptons this spring or early summer, here’s where you should be loading up on avocado toast, vegan pastries or, yeah, pancakes. We’ve also included information on how to get your grub during this time, whether it’s pick-up, delivery or curbside service. Just don’t forget the coffee.
The Ultimate Guide to Breakfast in the Hamptons
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Published May 4, 2020
1. Best Comfort Food: Estia's Little Kitchen
If loaded burritos, a stack of chocolate chip pancakes or a nacho-themed omelette seem like your type of comfort food, you’ll love this tiny Sag Harbor café. Estia’s is offering takeout four days per week—Friday through Monday—so your weekend brunch game can still be on point (just make sure to arrive before noon to get your pancakes cravings fulfilled).
Currently offering: Take-out only
1615 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Sag Harbor; (631) 725-1045 or estias.com
2. Best Guilty Pleasure: Grindstone Coffee And Donuts
With a full coffee menu (including every type of latte you could dream of) grab some treats from this Sag Harbor donut shop and enjoy them at home…if you don’t devour them all during the drive back. In addition to a classic glazed and pink sprinkles, you’ll definitely want to pick up a few inventive flavors, like Nutella s'mores or maple sea salt.
Currently offering: Curbside pickup or delivery via UberEats
7A Main St., Sag Harbor; 631-808-3370 or grindstonedonuts.com
3. Best Bagels: Goldberg's
Some mornings just require a reliable bagel and a generous schmear of cream cheese. Luckily, whatever Hampton you find yourself in—East, Bridge, Sag Harbor, Montauk or East Quogue—there’s a Goldberg’s nearby. And, good news, most of their locations are open for take-out or curbside delivery, just double-check before placing your order.
Currently offering: Take-out, curbside delivery and nationwide shipping
100 Pantigo Place, East Hampton; 631-329-8300 or theoriginalgoldbergsbagels.com
4. Healthiest Options: Naturally Good Foods & Cafe
Ordering takeout for breakfast doesn’t have to mean wrecking your diet. This cozy Montauk café features a good-for-you menu with side options like organic fruit and sprouted wheat toast. They also have an entire grocery store to buy from, if you need to pick up some extra chia seeds.
Currently offering: Take-out only
779 Montauk Hwy., Montauk; 631-668-9030 or naturallygoodfoodsandcafe.com
Babette's
5. Best Eggs: Babette's
Listen up, egg lovers: You have to try the Tuscan Quinoa Bowl, packed with kale, sweet yams, tomato and sunny-side-up eggs. Oh, and don’t worry, you can still sleep late—breakfast is served until 4:30 p.m.
Currently offering: Take-out only
66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton; 631-329-5377 or babettesrestaurant.com
6. Best Pastries: Tate's Bake Shop
If your ideal breakfast is a strong cup of coffee and a perfectly flaky croissant, stop by Tate’s Bake Shop. Sure, everyone knows this Southampton mainstay for its buttery, crunchy chocolate chip cookies, but the brand’s breakfast options (including muffins, baguettes and cinnamon swirl scones) are not to be missed.
Currently offering: Curbside pick-up or in-store shopping
43 North Sea Road, Southampton; 631-283-9830 or tatesbakeshop.com
Café Klyde
7. Best Pancakes: Claude's At The Southampton Inn
We could eat Claude’s Buttermilk Pancakes all day, every day. But just for fun, we’ll switch it up and order the banana-stuffed brioche French toast every once in a while.
Currently offering: Take-out only
91 Hill St., Southampton; 631-283-1166 or southamptoninn.com
HAMPTON CHUTNEY CO.
8. Best Local Secret: Hampton Chutney Co.
You haven’t truly been to Amagansett without stopping by Hampton Chutney Co. for a dosa. For the uninitiated, a dosa is a light, crispy Indian crepe made from rice and lentils that can be stuffed with almost any combination you desire. For breakfast, start with the eggs, spinach, roasted tomatoes and jack cheese with avocado—plus a combo of the cilantro and mango chutney. Another hot tip: You’ll dream of the cardamom iced coffee long after you’ve finished it. So yeah, you might want to order two.
Currently offering: Take-out only
12 Amagansett Square, Amagansett; 631-267-3131 or hamptonchutney.com
9. Best Vegan Treats: Jack's Stir Brew Coffee
Don’t be surprised if you find yourself sitting next to a boldface name at this perennially packed Amagansett coffee shop or the Sag Harbor location. They offer a long list of mouth-watering pastries—including vegan apple cider doughnuts and muffins—to go along with the extensive menu of coffee concoctions.
Currently offering: Take-out and delivery via UberEats
146 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett; 631-267-5555 or jacksstirbrew.com
51 Division St. Sag Harbor; 631-808-3420
10. Best Fancy Breakfast Sandwich: Carissa's The Bakery
If a bacon, egg and cheese on a hard roll isn’t for you, head to Carissa’s for the Hamptons version of the classic. The bacon and egg is still present, but this top-shelf sandwich is served on thick slabs of sourdough and stuffed with pickled Fresnos and braised greens. Fancy, indeed. Prefer a smoked salmon sandwich or a fool-proof avo toast? This hot spot has you covered.
Currently offering: Take-out and online orders for pick-up
221 Pantigo Road, East Hampton; 631-604-5911 or carissasthebakery.com
Additional reporting by Sharon Feiereisen
