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NYC Brunch
Joseph Leonard is one of NYC Brunch.

1. Joseph Leonard

9.1
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 400 tips and reviews

Karen F.Karen Fries: Avocado toast with poached eggs and Brussels sprouts. Bloody Mary comes with a beer chaser. Just because.

Chez Sardine is one of NYC Brunch.

2. Chez Sardine

183 W 10th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 86 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Sneakily usurping Joseph Leonard for the "Best wvillage brunch" title. The crab egg in a hole with corn and cheddar is unreal. Get weird with some octopus okonomi and avocado toast with deviled egg. Read more.

Diner is one of NYC Brunch.

3. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Any poached egg special of the day is going to be delicious. The one I tried with sauteed watercress and pancetta white bean puree on country toast was fantastic.

Five Points is one of NYC Brunch.

4. Five Points

31 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St. & Bowery), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoHo · 178 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Any baked egg dish beats any other brunch dish in the city.

Locanda Verde is one of NYC Brunch.

5. Locanda Verde

9.1
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 508 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The sheep's milk ricotta is probably one of the ten best things I've ever tasted. It has truffle honey and comes with burnt orange toast.

Prune is one of NYC Brunch.

6. Prune

54 E 1st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 292 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: ZOMG the Dutch Pancake with pear. Get it to share with the table..and pair it with one of their awesome Bloody's.

Egg is one of NYC Brunch.

7. Egg

109A N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Williamsburg · 377 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Awesome brunch, but be prepared to WAIT. Try the Egg Rothkos or the Biscuits & Gravy. Less of a wait for dinner, when you should try the Fried Oyster Sandwich or the Carolina Kale.

Jeffrey's Grocery is one of NYC Brunch.

8. Jeffrey's Grocery

9.2
172 Waverly Pl (at Christopher St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 236 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Looking for the moistest brisket sandwich in nyc? Search no further.

Gottino Enoteca Salumeria is one of NYC Brunch.

9. Gottino Enoteca Salumeria

8.6
52 Greenwich Ave (at Perry St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 106 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: It's italian meets tapas meets brunch. Get anything with their super chunky walnut pesto.

Spoon & Tbsp is one of NYC Brunch.

10. Spoon & Tbsp

17 W 20th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 132 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The pancakes are better than Clinton Street. Seriously. They are fluffy and coated in blueberry maple syrup with fresh made cream on top. Thick-cut bacon strips on the side, too.

Walter Sports is one of NYC Brunch.

11. Walter Sports

253 Grand St (at Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 249 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The pumpkin pancakes with fried chicken, honey, and hot sauce are absurdly delicious. Savory and sweet, two for the price of one.

Marlow & Sons is one of NYC Brunch.

12. Marlow & Sons

8.8
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: Order one of everything. Have yet to have any dish here that's less than an A-

L'Artusi is one of NYC Brunch.

13. L'Artusi

9.4
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 397 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Sneaky good brunch. Pastries baked in-house, solid egg dishes, and some great pasta if you need to eat off a hangover. Double bonus points for taking reservations.

Buttermilk Channel is one of NYC Brunch.

14. Buttermilk Channel

8.8
524 Court St (at Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 354 tips and reviews

Kevin K.Kevin Kearney: The chicken and waffles is ridiculously good

Maialino is one of NYC Brunch.

15. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come here anytime, but Brunch is spectacular. Start with the Uova al Contadino and the Salumi Misti. Don’t fill up and have some pastries too…Brioche Caramellato.

Montmartre is one of NYC Brunch.

16. Montmartre

158 8th Ave (btw 17th & 18th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Chelsea · 144 tips and reviews

Ben L.Ben Lee: In the mood for something different? Try the Hong Kong style French toast. It's like a fried PB&J with condensed milk

dell'anima is one of NYC Brunch.

17. dell'anima

38 8th Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 167 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Lane: The poached egg, polenta, & shrimp brunch special was one of the best things I've ever eaten. If it's not available, baked eggs are supposedly very similar.

RedFarm is one of NYC Brunch.

18. RedFarm

8.5
529 Hudson St (btwn Charles & W 10th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · West Village · 288 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: farm to table Chinese from the former frontman at shun lee and a bunch of chinatown cooks. tastes as good as it sounds.

Char No. 4 is one of NYC Brunch.

19. Char No. 4

196 Smith St (at Baltic St.), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Boerum Hill · 230 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Popular brunch options include the biscuits Benedict with house-smoked ham and poached eggs; buttermilk pancakes with marmalade and pecan butter; and the poached eggs with bacon cheddar grits. Read more.

Cookshop is one of NYC Brunch.

20. Cookshop

8.9
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 521 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Leave your name for a table and take a stroll on the Highline as you wait to be called. Great ambiance, good service and fresh ingredients combine for an excellent brunch or lunch spot.

The Smile is one of NYC Brunch.

21. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: In the mood for something lighter? Try the open faced sandwich with delicious Russ and daughters smoked salmon.

Colonie is one of NYC Brunch.

22. Colonie

9.2
127 Atlantic Ave (btwn Henry & Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 246 tips and reviews

Amber R.Amber R.: Go with the Biscuit Benedict for brunch. The hollandaise is delicious.

Frankies 457 Spuntino is one of NYC Brunch.

23. Frankies 457 Spuntino

9.2
457 Court St (btwn 4th Pl & Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 237 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Skiff: Go to Frankie's 457 for brunch. Get the French Toast - it's one of the best things ever created by man.

Back Forty is one of NYC Brunch.

24. Back Forty

190 Avenue B (at E 12th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 150 tips and reviews

Kristi E.Kristi Evans: Go to Back Forty and drink the Ginger Bourbon Back Forty Cocktails and order a grass-fed burger.

Parish Hall is one of NYC Brunch.

25. Parish Hall

109A N 3rd St (btwn Berry St. & Wythe Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 37 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: The team behind Egg has opened this Williamsburg restaurant for lunch. The menu includes a lamb-shoulder sandwich on sourdough. Dinner will launch on Friday, April 13. Read more.

26. Penelope

159 Lexington Ave (at E 30th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 423 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A beacon in a restaurant-deprived area. Get the dream-worthy Penny Egg Sandwich, breakfast & brunch are hard to match. The moist red velvet cake with fantastic frosting alone is worth the trip. Read more.

Clover Club is one of NYC Brunch.

27. Clover Club

9.3
210 Smith St (btwn Baltic & Butler St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Boerum Hill · 369 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Killer brunch! Baked eggs with truffles and leeks are delicious. Nice side of greens and perfect type of thick sour bread toast. Can't go wrong. I cleaned the plate.

The Cardinal is one of NYC Brunch.

28. The Cardinal

234 E 4th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Alphabet City · 88 tips and reviews

Heath T.Heath Terry: Brunch go with the Big Chicken Biscuit or Sour Cream Pancakes (maybe the best I've ever had). Cheese grits are solid. Wish they opened earlier on weekends and took American Express!

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of NYC Brunch.

29. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

Nina C.Nina C: I don't care if you get the beloved blueberry pancakes or not, but the must have here is the SUGAR-CURED BACON!

Applewood is one of NYC Brunch.

30. Applewood

501 11th St (at 7th Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · South Slope · 87 tips and reviews

Robbie C.Robbie Clutton: Probably the best french toast I've ever had, great brunch.

Freemans is one of NYC Brunch.

31. Freemans

9.0
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 572 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Walk down Freeman’s Alley and settle in for a fantastic brunch. We’d go with the Roast Pork Sandwich, The Raised Waffle or the Freemans Piedmontese Cheeseburger.

Northern Spy Food Co. is one of NYC Brunch.

32. Northern Spy Food Co.

511 E 12th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 316 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Enjoy a big portion of corned-beef hash with two well-poached eggs ($14) or a kale salad with clothbound cheddar ($11). The warm biscuits with jam are an excellent side ($3). Read more.

The Little Owl is one of NYC Brunch.

33. The Little Owl

8.7
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews

PurplelabnycPurplelabnyc: Charming, quaint, delish and one of the best Sunday brunches you can have (get the pancakes - the best in the city).

Henry Public is one of NYC Brunch.

34. Henry Public

9.0
329 Henry St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Gastropub · Cobble Hill · 192 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: Wilkinsons are where a pancake meets a beignet. Aka, Delicioustown, population you. And if you're super lucky, Zach Galifinakis might just be sitting at the table next to you.

Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen is one of NYC Brunch.

35. Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen

35 Downing St (at Bedford St), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 121 tips and reviews
Miriam is one of NYC Brunch.

36. Miriam

8.8
79 5th Ave (at Prospect Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · North Slope · 185 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: best brunch spot in Park Slope imho. Middle eastern brunch specialties are amazing.

Rose Water is one of NYC Brunch.

37. Rose Water

787 Union St (at 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · North Slope · 91 tips and reviews

MMMM: well worth the wait for brunch! the bread basket was awesome as are all the food. Outstanding!

No. 7 is one of NYC Brunch.

38. No. 7

7 Greene Ave (at Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 165 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Steinback: the brunch is amazing. especially the scrambled eggs + naan and the pumpkin waffle.

Fort Defiance is one of NYC Brunch.

39. Fort Defiance

365 Van Brunt St (at Dikeman St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Red Hook · 194 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rainert: Amazing brunch. Super refreshing Bloody Mary, awesome corned beef hash & feast your peepers on this Dutch pancake, y'all! Don't miss out on the Prix Fixe either- comes w/ a main, a coffee & cocktail.

Hundred Acres is one of NYC Brunch.

40. Hundred Acres

38 Macdougal St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 209 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: Good brunch spot in Soho. Nice space and great bloodies.

The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of NYC Brunch.

41. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

MariMari: The Lamb burger and fries is definitely top notch, but don't discount the rest of the menu which is equally as good. Split the burger with someone so you can try lots of other things too.

Prime Meats is one of NYC Brunch.

42. Prime Meats

465 Court St (at Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 236 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rainert: The pastrami hash (often a special) is one of the best brunches in the neighborhood.

Craftbar is one of NYC Brunch.

43. Craftbar

900 Broadway (at E 20th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 154 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The french toast is perfectly crispy and gooey on the inside with a citrus marmelade to give it a little twist. Hint: it's disguised under a pretentious "brioche pain perdu" name.

Fatty Cue is one of NYC Brunch.

44. Fatty Cue

50 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · West Village · 99 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: A dark horse great brunch spot. Malysian inspired dishes with delicious 1/4" thick cut bacon a part of seemingly every meal. Surprisingly empty during the weekend, and they take reservations.

Allswell is one of NYC Brunch.

45. Allswell

8.6
124 Bedford Ave (at N 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 247 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: A popular brunch item is the two-eggs any style, made with farm-fresh eggs, house-made marmalade and locally sourced bacon or sausage Read more.

Pates Et Traditions is one of NYC Brunch.

46. Pates Et Traditions

52 Havemeyer St (at N 6th St), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Williamsburg · 137 tips and reviews

Melissa C.Melissa Cullens: Get the fig and fiat cheese crepe-- but you really can't go wrong. Everything is divine in this tiny, kitchy step into southern france. Great servers, and come for bossa nova with bim bom on fri!

Chavela's is one of NYC Brunch.

47. Chavela's

8.9
736 Franklin Ave (at Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Crown Heights · 291 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rainert: Food is always great but boy do they have a killer brunch. Try the Chavela's Omelette (avocado, bacon and cheese) w/ a side of chorizo hash. Bonus: they put cinnamon in their coffee so it's mad cozy.

Seersucker is one of NYC Brunch.

48. Seersucker

329 Smith St (President and Carroll), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 91 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rainert: Chili for breakfast? Hell yes! If they've got that special, put it in your belly. Also, don't sleep on their biscuits, breakfast tacos & the pimento cheese grits. All good stuff on this brunch menu.

Frankies Spuntino 570 is one of NYC Brunch.

49. Frankies Spuntino 570

570 Hudson St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 142 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Don't want to wait an hour at Joseph Leonard? Try Frankies for brunch. Great pancakes, breakfast sandwich, and stumptown coffee.

Reynard is one of NYC Brunch.

50. Reynard

80 Wythe Ave (N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 160 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: You know how good that sausage, egg, and cheese from McDonald's is, but how bad you feel after eating it? Get all the goodness (and more) without the remorse after with Reynard's breakfast sandwich.

Cafe Cluny is one of NYC Brunch.

51. Cafe Cluny

8.9
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 271 tips and reviews

Elyse E.Elyse Estrada: Best breakfast sandwich on the planet. Hands down. The little ice cream stand outside during the summer is also great.

Buvette is one of NYC Brunch.

52. Buvette

9.2
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 tips and reviews

Maria N.Maria Nardone: Now open for weekend Brunch. Come early! Smoked trout roe steamed eggs are delicately delish! Hard to choose smoked salmon or prosciutto. All terrific!

The Marrow is one of NYC Brunch.

53. The Marrow

99 Bank St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · West Village · 71 tips and reviews

Ben L.Ben Lee: The Griddled burger (with bone marrow) at brunch is pretty amazing. It comes on a pretzel bun!

Osteria Morini is one of NYC Brunch.

54. Osteria Morini

218 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 301 tips and reviews

RisaRisa: Grub Street off-menu dish: Brunch Sub. "Brunch diners at Michael White's Soho spot can get a sandwich of guanciale, a fried egg, and taleggio on a house-made bun. On the side: Pecorino potatoes."

L'Apicio is one of NYC Brunch.

55. L'Apicio

13 E 1st St (btwn Bowery & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 119 tips and reviews

Tim K.Tim Katt: A lot of great options for brunch which starts at 11. Try the grilled cheese with caramelized onions and tomato soup as a side to split for two. Free refills on coffee too.

56. Maysville

17 W 26th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoMad · 247 tips and reviews

Layla K.Layla Khoury-Hanold: Came for brunch and had my mind blown by those Hay Roasted Oysters. Very good Bloody Mary and tasty pulled pork sandwich with whiskey pickles. Will be back for crispy grits & Brussels sprouts!

Coppelia is one of NYC Brunch.

57. Coppelia

9.0
207 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews

Jessie R.Jessie Rauch: Brunch 24/7. Starters, entrees, cocktails, desserts, staff, atmosphere, value = A+. Every time I'm here I order something different and it's always The Best Thing I Ever Had.

Rosemary’s is one of NYC Brunch.

58. Rosemary’s

9.0
18 Greenwich Ave (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 384 tips and reviews

59. ABC Cocina

8.6
38 E 19th St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews

Cyndi B.Cyndi Berzow: Brunch here is amazing. The Mexican French toast is a must. Peeky toe crab fritters and the arroz con pollo should not be overlooked. Pear sangria, do it up!

Momofuku Ssäm Bar is one of NYC Brunch.

60. Momofuku Ssäm Bar

207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 523 tips and reviews