English Breakfast

The Cook Room

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The Cook Room, Middle Island: This gleaming vintage diner serves a homestyle menu that includes such dishes as meltingly tender "oaty oat" pancakes studded with pieces of apple and walnuts. Try the egg sliders, flaky Cheddar biscuits sandwiching eggs, melted cheese and Canadian bacon. (Pictured: The ABC omelette, with avocado, bacon and cheddar.)

Cornucopia's Noshery

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Cornucopia's Noshery, Amityville: In an attractive, sun-splashed space, chef-owner Erica Reichlin serves up omelets made with organic eggs, angel food pancakes, coconut-crusted brioche French toast and, for vegans, a tofu curry scramble. Mimosas and sangria, too. There's also outdoor dining at this Amityville spot. Cash only.

Empress Diner

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Empress Diner, East Meadow: Open since 1955, this spot will start your day right with a roster of oatmeals - 21 in all. Also good are the surprisingly fluffy pancake, made with a hint of vanilla. You'll also find a host of omelets, including options with pastrami and gyro meat.

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Relish

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Relish, Kings Park: At this eatery, produce, much of it locally sourced, is noted on a chalkboard. The "new school" egg sandwich with house-made maple turkey sausage, tomato, Swiss and spinach (pictured) gets an A, as do the ricotta pancakes with fresh berries, Mexicali omelet with chorizo and whole-grain cereal.

Morning Rose Cafe

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Morning Rose Cafe, Bellmore: A bed and breakfast vibe and an imaginative repertoire define this spot, a charming little cafe where executive chef Roberto Baez puts no end of panache into his irresistible Voodoo berry lemon pancakes (pictured); flaky Bubba biscuits topped with sausage gravy, eggs, roasted tomatoes and house-made maple-pork sausage patties; and flavorful, hot chilaquiles.

Thomas's Ham & Eggery

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