Look, stop paying $15-20 for hotel continental breakfast. Any bodega makes fresh breakfast sandwiches for $3.50-4.50. Bacon egg and cheese on a roll is the classic. They'll ask salt pepper ketchup — Say yes to all.

Corner of 8th Ave and 23rd St (near C/E train), or Broadway and 14th St (near Union Square). Both open 6am, cash or card accepted. Way better than Starbucks $8 sandwiches.

Total breakfast cost including coffee from same bodega: $5.50 vs hotel's $20.