Welcome to the new and improved Brunch Directory – a complete list of over 100 restaurants with the best brunch in NYC. We’ve added some places, we’ve removed some places, and we’ve given a bit of explanation as to how each restaurant earned a place on this list. Use it to bone up on your NYC brunch knowledge or to pick a place for your next midday feast.
We’ll be updating this guide frequently, so feel free to shoot us an email with your suggestions and/or complaints and you might see your tip in action soon.
Happy waffle eating.
East Village & Noho
Bar Primi
When brunch and pasta join forces, it’s a magical thing. Bar Primi is an excellent place for a group (if you can get a table) so come with your crew and get down with some hangover spaghetti.
325 Bowery, Noho
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Westville East
A consistently great utility spot whose menu has something for everyone. Westville’s been doing the healthy thing since way before it was cool, but its their non-trendy (and very tasty) approach to it that makes this place so loveable.
173 Ave. A, East Village
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The Smile
A subterranean pretty-people establishment that serves simple, good food.
26 Bond St., Noho
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Poco
A loud, crowded, fun spot that’s best for party time and unlimited mimosas.
33 Ave. B, East Village
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Root & Bone
This place gets Southern comfort food right. Biscuits, brisket, bacon and waffle benedicts? Yes.
200 E. 3rd St.
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Lafayette
A big, impressive French bistro that’s a little more upscale and always a great time. It’s also People Watching paradise.
380 Lafayette St., Noho
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Cafe Cortadito
Loud music, a bottomless special, and passable Latin food. If you’re looking to embark on an afternoon of East Village day drinking, Cafe Cortadito is where you should start.
201 E. 3rd St., East Village
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Cafe Mogador
An East Village brunch mainstay with delicious Moroccan dishes and a big, cool crowd.
101 St. Marks Pl., East Village
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Cafe Orlin
Solid Mediterranean food in a space with plenty of tables, so you can generally get in pretty quickly.
41 St. Marks Pl., East Village
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Prune
A classic, always packed East Village establishment with unparalleled brunch eats. Yes, the food is worth the wait. If you can deal with sharing elbow space with your neighbor.
54 E. 1st St., East Village
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Northern Spy Food Co.
Northern Spy’s been killing it at brunch for years. You’re going to want to get after the pork sticky buns.
511 E. 12th St., East Village
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Miss Lily’s 7A Cafe
A fun, tasty carribean spot that’s somehow just as appropriate for your 7-year-old nephew as it is for your crew’s drunk brunch shenanigans.
109 Ave. A, East Village
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Yuca Bar
A go-to for solid Latin American food, Yuca Bar’s $17 brunch prix fixe (including a drink) is very underrated.
111 Ave. A, East Village
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Lower East Side & Chinatown
Russ & Daughters Cafe
Long before Sadelle’s came along, Russ & Daughters was the OG temple of Jewish appetizing downtown. It has a cool retro/diner vibe, and the Jewish comfort foods are on point. As they should be, these people have been making bagels and smoked salmon for over 100 years.
127 Orchard St., Lower East Side
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Macondo
Got a big group? This lively, huge Latin spot would be a good choice.
157 E. Houston St., Lower East Side
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Dudley’s
An tiny LES neighborhood spot that’s great for scoping pretty people and brunching on simple, solid eats.
85 Orchard St., Lower East Side
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El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette
A little cafe with lots of California vibes and healthy-ish, interesting, tasty food. This is a very casual, order-then-sit kind of place.
100 Stanton St., Lower East Side
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Dimes
Another, slightly more serious healthy-food establishment full of “hip” people people and ingredients you’ve never heard of. Don’t worry – there’s still an egg sandwich. And it’s tasty.
49 Canal St., Lower East Side
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Freemans
A classic NYC restaurant that everyone needs to experience, and brunch is a great time to do it. The waffles and pancakes are great.
End of Freeman Alley, Lower East Side
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Forgetmenot
This dive bar/diner has a total mixed bag of a menu – think kebabs and nachos. Come with a big group, order a ton of things, and you’ll be happy.
138 Division St., Lower East Side
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Jing Fong
One of NYC’s classic pushcart dim sum establishments. And it’s dirt cheap. Bring your whole crew.
20 Division St., Chinatown
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Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Made-to-order dim sum from a place that’s been at it since 1920. This is an experience from a different time, and a fun one at that.
13 Doyers St., Chinatown
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Clinton St. Baking Co.
Notoriously horrendous wait times and truly incredible pancakes. That’s all you need to know.
4 Clinton St., Lower East Side
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Shopsin’s
A ridiculously tiny “restaurant” inside Essex St. Market. You’re not allowed to eat here with a party larger than four, and you’ll need to study the 900-item menu in advance of coming. If you’re into this kind of shtick, you’ll love it here.
120 Essex St., Lower East Side
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Soho, Nolita & Tribeca
Jack’s Wife Freda
Such a simple little cafe, such unreasonable waits for a table. If you can get in, you’ll enjoy Middle Eastern influenced brunch foods (like shakshuka) that were pretty much made for girls’ day out.
224 Lafayette St., Soho
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Two Hands
This Nolita-bordering-Chinatown cafe is an Infatuation HQ mainstay during the week, and just as useful for brunch. The avocado toast (add an egg) and acai bowl are as tasty as they are Instagram-ready.
164 Mott St., Nolita
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The Dutch
A solid spot for comfort food and maybe some oysters. And maybe a stiff drink.
113 Sullivan St., Soho
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Balaboosta
A sort of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean brunch. Get the lamb burger.
214 Mulberry St., Soho
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Locanda Verde
Brunch is the time to hit Locanda Verde. Mainly because you can actually score a table, but their bakery is excellent and it’s a nice place to throw back some eggs and some drinks on a sunny Sunday.
377 Greenwich St., Tribeca
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Cafe Habana
Still one of the coolest places to eat in NYC. Expect a not-insignificant wait at brunch, but Cuban sandwiches and huevos await.
17 Prince St., Nolita
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Little Park
A new restaurant from the people behind The Dutch and Locanda Verde, Little Park is similar but more veggie focused.
85 W. Broadway, Tribeca
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Bubby’s
This is a hardcore Tribeca brunch hang. Come for above-average pancakes and better people watching.
120 Hudson St., Tribeca
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Sadelle’s
A temple of Jewish appetizing that’s both flashy and genuinely great. This is one of the best new places to brunch.
463 W. Broadway, Soho
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Tacombi
Pretty good tacos, and very pleasant fake Mexican courtyard to enjoy them in.
267 Elizabeth St., Nolita
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Egg Shop
Egg Shop gives the people what they want, which is apparently eggs. Have them many different ways, on a sandwich, in a bowl, you name it. What a world.
151 Elizabeth St., Nolita
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Bread
If you’re tired of the usual eggs-and-sweet-carbs thing, Bread has some very nice salads, soups, and sandwiches to offer. How civilized.
20 Spring St., Nolita
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Cherche Midi
Upscale French brunch.
292 Bowery, Nolita
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Cafe Gitane
This has long been a place to See And Be Seen, but the food is probably better and more reasonably priced than you might remember. The sidewalk seating is prime in the summer.
242 Mott St., Nolita
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Hundred Acres
This place is the unofficial official brunch restaurant of Soho, thanks to a nice environment and excellent cinnamon buns. Just ask the person next to you. They’ll only be about three inches away.
38 Macdougal St., Soho
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Estela
As long as you don’t come to Estela expecting to be nice and comfy, you’ll have a great time with the creative food and full brunch cocktail list.
47 E. Houston, Nolita
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West Village, Greenwich Village, Meatpacking & Chelsea
dell’anima
We appreciate any good excuse to eat pasta in the middle of the day. And one really good one is dell’anima. They’ve also got some non-carb-centric options, but you’re probably soulless if you skip the carbonara.
38 8th Ave., West Village
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Hudson Clearwater
Hudson Clearwater’s menu reads like the Greatest Hits Of Brunch: brioche french toast, eggs benedict, huevos rancheros, plus healthy options and cocktails. This is a back-pocket West Village move, especially if you have a picky eater with you, and especially during the summer when the back patio is open for business.
447 Hudson St., West Village
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Gardënia
This West Village restaurant is most eligible for your next Girls’ Day Out. It’s a pretty space, with tasty drinks, and very solid, vaguely-Latin-inspired brunch eats. The short rib burger is not to be missed.
64 Downing St., West Village
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by CHLOE
Does brunch exist in a world without eggs? As by CHLOE proves, the answer is yes. And it involves pancakes, cinammon rolls, and hash browns. Not bad. Not bad at all.
185 Bleecker St., Greenwich Village
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Agave
Sometimes you want a drunk brunch but don’t want to feel like you just time-warped to freshman year of college. Agave’s our go-to for a bottomless situation that feels a little more upscale in both food and vibe.
140 7th Ave. S., West Village
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Jack’s Wife Freda West Village
The new West Village location of Jack’s Wife Freda has all the charm of the original, with generally shorter wait times.
50 Carmine St., West Village
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Barbuto
The brunch menu changes often at Barbuto, but if you’re lucky they’ll be serving breakfast pizza and carbonara. The famous chicken’s always on the brunch menu, too. This place just knows how to make people happy.
775 Washington St., West Village
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Chalk Point Kitchen
Chalk Point Kitchen is a Soho spot to eat vegetable type things surrounded by trinket type things. You’ll love it.
527 Broome St., Soho
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Sotto 13
Home to a family style brunch built for sharing with a group, Sotto 13’s food is probably the best you can find at a boozy brunch in this town. Just know that drinks are not unlimited, so the party stays in check. That’s probably for the best.
140 W. 13th St., West Village
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Jeffrey’s Grocery
A place to enjoy many things, from oysters to sandwiches to eggs and bacon. Jeffrey’s Grocery is one of our favorite casual restaurants, and we’d eat here any time of day.
172 Waverly Pl., West Village
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Morandi
Italian brunch which means you can eat pasta, which means we love it. Morandi is another restaurant we like more during the day than at night. You will too.
211 Waverly Pl., West Village
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Montmartre
An underappreciated Chelsea restaurant from the people behind Joseph Leonard, Perla, and Jeffrey’s Grocery. Montmartre is French in nature, which basically just means the egg sandwich comes on a croissant. Either way, it’s good, and laid back.
158 8th Ave., Chelsea
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Claudette
Claudette is a very pleasant restaurant, especially during the day. But it might be more style than substance. It’ll do just fine for a pricey brunch with your friends, but set your expectations to “pretty good.”
24 5th Ave., Greenwich Village
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Bluestone Lane Collective Cafe
Home to possibly the most coffee shop Instagrams in NYC, thanks to lots of natural light and white walls and tables. But to think that Bluestone is just a place where people take pictures is a mistake. The breakfast/brunch food here is excellent, including many gluten free options.
55 Greenwich Ave., West Village
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12 Chairs Cafe
This place flies pretty under-the-radar considering its prime Soho/Greenwich Village location, but that’s all the better for your chances of getting in without a wait. Its Mediterranean-inspired menu is simple, delicious, and very reasonably priced.
56 Macdougal St., Greenwich Village
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Yerba Buena Perry
The menu reads like a Latin American party for your mouth, and the food tastes as good as it sounds. It’s also reasonably priced, and there’s an unlimited cocktail special. The answer is yes.
1 Perry St., West Village
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Extra Virgin
A West Village classic, on the best West Village street. Extra Virgin is always crowded for a reason. That reason is french fries with gorgonzola fondue.
259 W. 4th St., West Village
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La Bonbonniere
Ever seen that old greasy spoon diner on 8th Avenue with the Coca Cola logos on its sign? That’s La Bonbonniere, and it’s an eggs and pancakes institution.
28 8th Ave., West Village
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Cookshop
Cookshop is always a good move, especially because they take reservations for brunch. Walk ins are an option too, but know that there will be a wait.
156 10th Ave., West Village
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Joseph Leonard
A teeny tiny restaurant that attracts a very large crowd, this place is best for solo outings or with one other person.
170 Waverly Pl., West Village
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Foragers City Table
A solid option for brunch in Chelsea, Foragers has solid menu variety and a rustic-industrial vibe. They also take reservations.
300 W. 22nd St., West Village
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Chalait
Cailait (pronounced “chalet”) is a cafe where you can eat things on top of toast and drink things with matcha in them. So basically, it’s your dream come true.
224 W. 4th St., West Village
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Rosemary’s
People who like pretty things tend to love Rosemary’s. This restaurant has the aesthtetic down, and the food is better at brunch than it is for dinner. Do it with “your girls.” Even if you’re a dude.
18 Greenwich Ave., West Village
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Elephant & Castle
Elephant & Castle is a simple West Village restaurant that’s probably best known for serving French toast with eggs benedict and apples on top of it. See you there.
68 Greenwich Ave., West Village
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Buvette
Is the food at Buvette excellent? Yes. Is it the most absurdly cute cafe in the city? Probably. Does the service suck? Often. It’s also almost always insanely crowded. But it’s cute and the food is really good so…
42 Grove St., West Village
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Catch
This is one of the most over-the-top restaurants in the entire city. If you’re into absurdity, come on down and watch the show. But don’t forget to eat – the food is pretty impressive here too.
211 9th Ave., West Village
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Tartine
One of the few BYOB spots in NYC. Tartine is a solid little place to have an omelette with your own bottle of champagne. Unfortunately there are only about 5 tables from which to do so. Prepare to wait in line.
253 W. 11th St., West Village
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Gramercy, Flatiron & Murray Hill
Maysville
This Southern-inspired American restaurant brings a much-needed good, comfort food brunch to the Flatiron.
17 W. 26th St., Flatiron
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Coffee Shop
This is an easy go-to if you’re near Union Square and need food, like, right now. It may not be the best restaurant ever, but the food is actually pretty decent.
29 Unions Square West
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Penelope
An excellent spot for brunch in a relative food desert. If you live downtown and your friend lives uptown, this is a great in-between meeting spot.
159 Lexington Ave., Murray Hill
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The Crooked Knife
A menu full of standard brunch classics (benedicts, burgers – you know the drill), plus the addition of nachos. And a bottomless brunch special. The Crooked Knife knows their audience.
29 E. 30th St., Murray Hill
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The Breslin
The Breslin’s brunch menu is ever-so-slightly lighter and healthier than its regular menu. Oh wait, we just remembered that they have a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich. Nevermind.
16 W. 29th St., Nomad
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Marta
Marta’s brunch pizza menu is the exactly the same as their regular pizza menu. Only you can add an egg to any of them for $2.50. We’ll let you decide how you should feel about that.
29 E. 29th St., Flatiron
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Maialino
An indulgent Italian brunch feast once in a while is part of living your fullest life. Do it here – but don’t come until noon, which is when they start slinging the pasta.
2 Lexington Ave., Gramercy
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Upper East Side & Midtown East
The Upsider
A young person restaurant in a not-young person neighborhood with actually-satisfying food. And also avocado toast. Because that’s what young people eat.
1004 2nd Ave., Midtown East
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Maison Kayser
Yes, it’s a chain now. But the croissants and simple egg dishes are really delicious. Just be prepared to fight with old Upper East Side ladies and a few toddlers for a table.
1294 3rd Ave., Upper East Side
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Toloache
We’re just thankful that there is a Times Square-adjacent place that serves good food. It’s a little pricey, but if you’re in that area and need a good brunch, it’ll do the job.
166 E. 82nd St., Upper East Side
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The Smith
These days, there’s a Smith in every neighborhood.
956 2nd Ave., Midtown East
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Uva
We can always count on Uva, and brunch is no exception. The brunch menu has so much on it you may think you’re at the Cheesecake Factory. And we’re definitely not mad about it.
1486 2nd Ave., Upper East Side
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Jones Wood Foundry
A British gastropub on the Upper East Side that’s a great choice for brunch when you don’t want to deal with brunch people. You might have to deal with some Premiere League soccer fans, but they’re quite nice. Unless you’re a fan of a rival team. Then you’re f*cked.
401 E. 76th St., Upper East Side
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The East Pole
An Upper East Side restaurant with downtown vibes and very good food. This is a more serious restaurant that probably won’t become part of your every-weekend routine, but when there’s an occasion for it, brunch here is great.
133 E. 65th St., Upper East Side
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Upper West Side Midtown West & Hell’s Kitchen
Community Food & Juice
A Columbia University/Morningside Heights favorite. The waits can be lengthy, but this is your best brunch option in the area, by far.
2893 Broadway, Morningside Heights
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Jacob’s Pickles
Not just pickles, but Southern-inspired comfort food. People love Jacob’s for the biscuits at brunch.
509 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side
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Barney Greengrass
One of NYC’s most classic establishments and purveyor of all things Jewish and appetizing.
541 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side
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Isabella’s
Probably the most insane wait for a meal you can encounter in this town. People line up for Isabella’s because it’s good, but also because there’s not much else to line up for around here.
359 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side
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The Marshal
One of the better neighborhood restaurants in Hell’s Kitchen, and we’d imagine The Marshal is part of the weekly routine for anyone that lives there. But it’s worth traveling for too.
628 10th Ave., Hells Kitchen
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Norma’s
An expensive Midtown classic in Le Parker Meridien Hotel. Worth it every time. Get the huevos rancheros and the crazy French toast.
119 W. 56th St., Midtown
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Sarabeth’s
This is a great place to bring picky aunts and grandparents. The brunch food is classic, and the interior is polished.
40 Central Park South, Midtown
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Good Enough To Eat
An Upper West Side institution for over 30 years, Good Enough To Eat is all about simple and heavy-handed home cooking. Enter bacon waffles.
520 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side
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Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Allswell
Allswell serves straightforward and delicious food in a warm, tavern-like environment. The fried chicken sandwich is amazing, and you can only order it during the day. That’s the only reason you need to hit this place for brunch.
124 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg
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Egg
The menu here revolves around – you guessed it – the yolk-y stuff. The crowds come for the high-quality, reasonably-priced eats.
135 N 5th St., Williamsburg
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Acapulco Deli
This is one of the best places in the city for an authentic Mexican breakfast. It has zero “cute vibes,” but the huevos rancheros will do your Sunday morning right.
1116 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint
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Milk & Roses
Greenpoint’s best boozy brunch option is Milk & Rose’s – for $24 you get unlimited drinks and an entree (and the food is way better than it needs to be). It also has a beautiful back patio and a cool, library-ish interior space going for it.
1110 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint
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Five Leaves
Greenpoint’s most popular brunch spot also happens to be (inexplicably) a Brooklyn tourist haunt. Which means you should not come here unless you’re willing to wait. At least there’s good people watching and ricotta pancakes on the other side.
18 Bedford Ave., Williambsurg
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Glasserie
For a fancy brunch in Greenpoint, Glasserie’s your move. If a menu item called a “mezze feast” sounds like it’s up your alley, you’ll love it here.
95 Commercial St., Greenpoint
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Juliette
A Williamsburg brunch standby popular for its benedicts and rooftop. It’s a big and bright space you can usually get into without too much of a wait.
135 N 5th St., Williamsburg
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Diner
You already know Diner is hugely responsible for the modern culinary colonization of Williamsburg. You already know they have one of NYC’s best burgers. But you may not know that they serve brunch, and it just might be the best time to come here. The eats are amazing, and the crowds are way more manageable than at dinnertime.
85 Broadway, Williamsburg
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Roberta’s
We want Roberta’s all the time, but brunch may be the smartest move. The waits tend to be less intense, and in addition to the heavenly (breakfast) pizza, you also get a chance to sample what this game-changing kitchen can do with eggs.
261 Moore St., Bushwick
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Cafe Colette
The thing Cafe Colette does best is brunch. And their best brunch thing is the burger. All-time Brooklyn burger status right here.
79 Berry St., Williamsburg
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Jimmy’s Diner
Treat your hangover right and come on down to Jimmy’s. They’ve got a big menu full of comfort food classics, and a laid-back atmosphere you’ll actually be able to deal with when you’re not sure if you’re sober yet.
577 Union Ave., Greenpoint
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Shalom Japan
Shalom Japan is the breath of fresh air your brunch routine is missing. The menu is made up of Jewish- Japanese fusion takes on daytime classics, like Matzoh Ball Ramen and Sake Challah French Toast.
310 S 4th St., Williamsburg
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Fritzl’s Lunch Box
Fritzl’s brunch menu is small but mighty, with interesting options like burrata chiliquiles.
173 Irving Ave., Bushwick
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Northeast Kingdom
One of the early farm-to-table restaurants, Northeast Kingdom is a solid neighborhood spot for brunch. The only negative is having to choose between the huevos rancheros and fried chicken sandwich.
18 Wyckoff Ave., Bushwick
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Mominette
Mominette has one of Bushwick’s more complete brunches, with a big menu that’ll satisfy everyone. This is also one of the “cuter” spots in the neighborhood. Hey, this is a brunch list after all.
221 Knickerbocker Ave., Bushwick
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DUMBO, Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens
Colonie
A staple Cobble Hill spot that’s keep things both casual and interesting. There’s a “living wall” (covered in plants), there are both donuts and duck hash on the menu, and there’s a very respectable raw bar situation. It all adds up to a fun experience that would be birthday brunch worthy.
127 Atlatnic Ave., Brooklyn Heights
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Rucola
A very quaint, rustic neighborhood restaurant that’s not necessarily worth a trip to Brooklyn, but if you’re in the neighborhood it’s a solid option for brunch. It’s also very reasonable (most plates $12 and under) given the high quality of the eats here.
190 Dean St., Boerum Hill
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Vinegar Hill House
Consistently excellent food and one of the best outdoor dining options in the city.
72 Hudson Ave., DUMBO
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Brucie
A great neighborhood Italian place with really good food. There’s no b.s. here, down to the menu, which is worded the way we normal people talk about food. Want eggs with “all the herbs”? Come on down.
234 Court St., Cobble Hill
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Buttermilk Channel
No dieting allowed. That’s the unofficial motto of any good brunch meal, but especially so at Buttermilk Channel, which is all about the comfort food. Have a biscuit.
524 Court St., Carroll Gardens
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Brooklyn Farmacy
A throwback ice cream parlor that’s been given a Brooklyn makeover is every bit as ridiculous as it sounds, but also maybe the best idea ever. If grilled cheeses, waffles, and milkshakes are all the components of your wildest brunch dreams, it’s time you paid a visit.
513 Henry St., Cobble Hill
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Clinton Hill & Fort Greene
Sisters
An impressive, design heavy Clinton Hill space with great drinks and good food.
900 Fulton St., Clinton Hill
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Walter’s
This is the ultimate neighborhood restaurant, and one of Fort Greene’s best for brunch. It’s all about well-executed classics, reasonable prices, and a friendly environment. Get the burger.
166 Dekalb Ave., Fort Greene
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No 7
Surprisingly good food and vibes for a restaurant whose entrance is one step from the subway entrance. The best thing here are the broccoli tacos, but there are plenty more traditional and carnivorous brunch options to be had.
7 Greene Ave., Fort Greene
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Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Ditmas Park & Windsor Terrace
Al Di La
One of our favorite Italian spots in all of NYC also happens to serve brunch. AND NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT IT. Run, don’t walk.
248 5th Ave., Park Slope
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Rose Water
One of our favorite brunches in Park Slope is Rosewater’s $17 prix fixe. The menu changes weekly and uses only in-season ingredients, and we’ve yet to eat something from it that wasn’t insanely delicious.
787 Union St., Park Slope
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James
One of the best restaurants in Prospect Heights, James is great for everything from a brunch date to a midday Mom meal, but it’s probably not the kind of place you want to roll into wearing last night’s clothes. The menu includes their outstanding burger, as well as egg standbys and a few more unusual dishes.
605 Carlton Ave., Prospect Heights
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Krupa Grocery
Krupa Grocery is a relaxed neighborhood spot doing interesting and truly delicious things with food. Get the breakfast gnocchi and lemon ricotta pancakes.
231 Prospect Park West, Park Slope
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Talde
For a fun and festive group brunch in Park Slope, you can’t do better than Talde. The asian-fusion food is perfect for sharing – order everything and split it all.
369 7th Ave., Park Slope
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Pork Slope
This is where you come to watch a football game and get your serious brunch grub on. No strollers allowed.
247 5th Ave., Park Slope
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Stone Park Cafe
This is one of Park Slope’s most popular brunch options, with an ever-present wait. The menu kind of feels like it hasn’t changed in five years, but we’re not mad about the short rib hash either.
324 5th Ave., Park Slope
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The Farm on Adderley
A good, comfortable restaurant with a seasonal, farm-focused menu in a neighborhood with relatively few of these kinds of places.
1108 Cortelyou Rd., Ditmas Park
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Queens
Queens Comfort
A campy, cash only place to eat insane comfort food and sandwiches dusted with cereal crumbs. Make time for a nap after.
4009 30th Ave., Astoria
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LIC Market
A Long Island City staple, serving a huge brunch menu of eggs, sandwiches, and even a “slow roasted duck hash.” People who live around the neighborhood know this spot well, but it’s worth knowing no matter where you live. Especially due to the lack of other quality brunch options in the area.
21-52 44th Dr., Long Island City
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The Sparrow Tavern
A solid Astoria spot right across from the Bohemian Hall Beer Garden, which makes for an excellent one-two punch on a Sunday.
24-01 29th St., Long Island City
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Sage General Store
Not only does Sage General Store have a $15 all you can drink brunch deal that’s unlimited if you sit at the bar, they also do something called “Bacon Brunch” in which you can test out the CDC’s findings on cured meats by eating three courses of bacon for $30. Someone’s gotta fact check.
24-20 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
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Sweet Afton
This popular Astoria bar serves French Texas Toast and a Breakfast Burger at brunch. That should be enough to warrant your attention.
30-09 34th St., Astoria
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