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Morning Star Cafe
american, cafe · cafe · 949 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022
Full liquor license (NY State Liquor Authority 0340-23-138625, valid until 2027-07-31). NYC Health grade A (since 2026-05-13). No matching outdoor dining permit found in our snapshot. Last recorded change: 2025-08-06.
Key facts
- Health grade
- A (current status since 2026-05-13; last inspected 2026-05-13, 1 critical violation(s) at last inspection) [official record]
- Alcohol
- Full liquor license [official record: licensed to serve; not proof of what's on the menu]
- Outdoor dining
- No matching permit found in our snapshot (unknown)
- Reservations
- unknown
- Online ordering
- unknown
- Price range
- $
- Phone
- (212) 588-1050
- Website
- http://www.morningstaronsecond.com
- Menu
- menu
Dietary
- vegan
- yes [business claim, website]
- vegetarian
- unknown
- gluten free
- unknown
- halal
- unknown
- kosher
- unknown
Features
- private dining
- unknown
- happy hour
- unknown
- brunch
- yes [business claim, website]
- live music
- unknown
- kids menu
- unknown
- wheelchair accessible
- unknown
- dog friendly
- unknown
- byob
- unknown
- cash only
- unknown
- walk ins
- yes [business claim, website]
- catering
- unknown
- gift cards
- unknown
All facts and evidence
| Fact | Value | Evidence type | Evidence | Source | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| alcohol | full_bar | official record | Restaurant license 0340-23-138625 (MORNINGSTAR CAFE INC), expires 07/31/2027 | nys_sla | source date 2025-08-06 valid until 2027-07-31 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| brunch | True | business claim | …h-quality, friendly breakfast. Julien Morizio 16:03 30 Dec 25 Awesome place for breakfast/brunch in Manhattan. Family run, excellent service & food, authentic atmosphere as well like it,… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| category | {"hierarchy": ["food_and_drink", "casual_eatery", "cafe"], "primary": "cafe"} | directory category | Overture place b37c2e01-962a-4603-86e7-6360077d4694 (Morning Star Cafe), match score 1.00, 15m | overture | source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| cuisine dohmh | American | directory category | Cuisine category as registered with NYC Health Dept | dohmh | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| health grade | A | official record | Letter grade A issued 2026-05-13 | dohmh | source date 2026-05-13 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| health status | {"critical_violations_last_inspection": 1, "last_inspection": "2026-05-13", "last_score": 12, "status": "A", "status_date": "2026-05-13"} | official record | Last inspected 2026-05-13, score 12; latest grade status A (grade A) on 2026-05-13; critical: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods hel | dohmh | source date 2026-05-13 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| menu url | https://www.getsauce.com/order/morning-star-cafe/menu/menu | business claim | schema.org Restaurant markup | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| opening hours | [{"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "22:00", "dayOfWeek": "Sunday", "opens": "06:30"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "23:00", "dayOfWeek": "Monday", "opens": "06:30"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "23:00", "dayOfWeek": "Tuesday", "opens": "06:30"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "23:00", "dayOfWeek": "Wednesday", "opens": "06:30"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "23:00", "dayOfWeek": "Thursday", "opens": "06:30"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "23:00", "dayOfWeek": "Friday", "opens": "06:30"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "23:00", "dayOfWeek": "Saturday", "opens": "06:30"}] | business claim | schema.org Restaurant markup | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| price range | $ | business claim | schema.org Restaurant markup | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| vegan options | True | business claim | …Morning Star Cafe is always ready to welcome you. ☕🍳🍔 Learn More Delivery Takeout Dine In Vegan Friendly Healthy Options A true New York diner experience. From hearty, made-to-order bre… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| walk ins | True | business claim | …s portions, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere that feels familiar the moment you walk in. Whether you’re stopping by for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night bite, Morning S… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| website | http://www.morningstaronsecond.com | directory category | Overture place b37c2e01-962a-4603-86e7-6360077d4694 (Morning Star Cafe), match score 1.00, 15m | overture | source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
History
| Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-06 | Liquor license added: full_bar License 0340-23-138625 originally issued 2025-08-06 | nys_sla |
| 2024-03-13 | Health grade added: A Graded A by NYC Health Dept on 2024-03-13 | dohmh |
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Last recorded change 2025-08-06 · page generated 2026-09-26 (sources are re-checked weekly; see each fact's dates) · id nyc-40609590 · JSON