The East Village is one of New York’s most densely populated ’hoods—in terms of bars, that is. With tiny basement sake dens (check out Decibel) and beer bars like newbie Proletariat, there’s no shortage of barstools—and no excuse not to try them all, thanks to these refueling breakfast spots.

By Jenny Adams

Maharlika

Traditional Filipino plates like Arroz Caldo, a ginger-and-garlic-scented rice porridge topped with shredded barbecued chicken, saffron and an optional egg delight, but we adore the Ube Chicken & Waffles. The chicken marinates in egg, ginger, garlic and spices before frying up crispy, and the waffle is made from ube, a dark purple cousin of the yam native to the Philippines. Top it all with coconut syrup and Bagoong Butter, and follow with a Weng Weng shot. It’s the Filipino-style Pickleback: a shot of warm gin with house cane vinegar infused with birds-eye chilies. 111 1st Ave., maharlikanyc.com

Prima

Located next door to Prune— one of Manhattan’s most lauded brunch spots—Prima is just as charming, equally delicious and without the two-hour wait. The extensive brunch marries the dinner menu’s elegant seafood with rich breakfast accomplices: There’s a killer crab cake Benedict with buttermilk tartar sauce, and a Spanish-style Steak & Eggs cooked a la plancha and crowned with two sunny-side-up eggs. Sleep in and go for the afternoon raw bar that wows with Maine lobster, seasonal oysters, fluke sashimi, Johah Crab Claws and a Bloody Mary crowned by steamed shrimp. 58 E. 1st St., primanyc.net

Café Mogador

Café Mogador’s cute patio is the spot for weekend breakfast with locals. The décor and menu center on Greek and Moroccan flavors, and tea service comes proper. You can dig into an outstanding plate of poached Halumi Eggs with roasted tomatoes, halumi cheese, olives and zahatar pita fresh from the oven. Or, stay traditional with buttermilk pancakes and your choice of blueberries or bananas. Organic eggs and coffee are good enough to make you come back for seconds: Good thing this joint is open for lunch and dinner, too. 101 St. Marks Place, cafemogador.com

LATE-NIGHT BITE: Because a gourmand’s appetite doesn’t magically go greasy at 10 p.m., comfy craft cocktail bar The Wayland serves innovative sandwiches all night long. We like the Pernil Romero, stuffed with tender pork shoulder marinated in sour orange and big enough to share. Seal the meal with an $8 deconstructed shooter: a single oyster with your choice of shallot-infused mezcal or tequila.