Katie Schloss: The Banana Walnut Pancakes here spoiled me for life. Long waits for brunch though, so pop into Gesamtkunstwerk across the street while you wait & check out the latest Three Jane accessories!
119 Rivington Street (Corner of Essex Street), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 217 tips and reviews
Katie Schloss: With a $22.95 brunch special that gets you 3 Bloody Marys, Mimomas, or Screwdrivers, Essex is probably the best brunch deal in the city. Awesome for big groups.
New York Habitat: It's a cheese shop, a fondue restaurant, a wine bar, and a Mediterranean restaurant all in one. Split the sampler plate and get a taste of it all.