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Breakfast meetings in New York.

Early openings, quiet tables and reservations: places that work for a breakfast meeting before the sessions start.

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Locanda Verde Hudson Yards

50 Hudson Yards (34th St side) · about 8 min walk from Javits

The Hudson Yards branch of the Tribeca power-dining favourite, at the base of BlackRock's tower. Weekday breakfast starts at 7:30, and the upstairs room is the quieter one.

DaytimeEasy walkRelaxedPrivate room
Fits
About 165 seats over two floors; private dining room for 26 seated
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Opens
7:30 AM
Tip
Ask for a table upstairs, which is the calmer floor.
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Breakfast meeting$$$$

Grand Salon at Baccarat Hotel

28 W 53rd St (2nd floor), Midtown · about 12 min walk from Times Square

The Baccarat hotel's crystal-lit salon, opposite MoMA, serves breakfast from 7 AM every day. A polished room for a serious morning meeting.

DaytimeRelaxedUnique room
Fits
Hotel salon tables; private dining on request (capacities not published)
Cost
About $56 per person
Opens
7:00 AM
Dietary
Gluten-free, Vegan
Tip
Book through SevenRooms or email nygrandsalon@baccarathotels.com.
Reserve on SevenRooms ↗
Breakfast meeting

The Whitby Bar & Restaurant

18 W 56th St (The Whitby Hotel), Midtown · about 16 min walk from Times Square

The Whitby Hotel's big, bright dining room serves breakfast from 7 AM every day. The Michelin Guide counts it among the city's breakfast picks, and four private rooms upstairs suit a meeting that needs a door.

Breakfast meetingDaytimeRelaxedPrivate room
Fits
Restaurant tables; Araminta Room 12 seated, Anrep Room 24 seated or boardroom, both together 85 standing (own site)
Opens
7:00 AM
Tip
Parties of 7 or more cannot book online, so call +1 646 928 4207 or email bar@thewhitbyhotel.com.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗

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