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Brunch

1. Sarabeth's West

8.0
423 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 80th & W 81st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 139 tips and reviews

Jessica F.Jessica Francis: Ok - so got the Lemon Ricotta pancakes cause they seemed to be popular. But my boyfriend got the Fat and Fluffy French Toast and it was even better!

2. Peacefood Cafe

8.2
460 Amsterdam Ave (82nd St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 218 tips and reviews

lori z.lori zito: OMG the chickpea fries are to die for!!!! And for dessert...try the 'magic cookie'.

3. Peacefood Cafe

8.2
460 Amsterdam Ave (82nd St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 218 tips and reviews

Manifest S.Manifest Stefany: The Brownies, The Strawberry shortcake, the Chocolate cake/Cupcakes, the dumplings and the nachos. I call it dinner.

4. Recipe

452 Amsterdam Ave (at W 82nd St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 29 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: We love the brunch here but it's great for dinner too. The vanilla brioche French toast is a force to be reckoned with, can't recommend it enough!

Cafe Luxembourg is one of Brunch.

5. Cafe Luxembourg

8.6
200 W 70th St (Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 102 tips and reviews

6. Cafe Luxembourg

8.6
200 W 70th St (Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 102 tips and reviews

Amanda M.Amanda M: Best brunch! The Eggs Benedict are to die for!

Bomboloni is one of Brunch.

7. Bomboloni

187 Columbus Ave, New York, NY
Donut Shop · Lincoln Square · 28 tips and reviews

8. Good Enough to Eat

7.4
520 Columbus Ave (at W 85th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Upper West Side · 314 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: By far the BEST place to have breakfast in New York. This tiny jaunt has a line around the corner and out the back door for Sunday Brunch. You can also inquire about their cooking classes! - Nikki

9. Bomboloni

187 Columbus Ave, New York, NY
Donut Shop · Lincoln Square · 28 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Doughnuts done Italian style! You really can’t go wrong pairing a Bomboloni filled with Nutella (or Tiramisu or Blood Orange or Meyer Lemon) with a perfect Espresso.

Schatzie The Butcher is one of Brunch.

10. Schatzie The Butcher

6.7
555 Amsterdam Ave (87th St.), New York, NY
Deli · Upper West Side · 10 tips and reviews

Helen L.Helen Lin: Pastrami. Pastrami. Pastrami.

11. Jacob's Pickles

9.2
509 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Upper West Side · 674 tips and reviews

KatieKatie: Get everything; fried pickles, not-fried pickles, mac & cheese, cheese grits, fried chicken sandwiches are all fantastic. Good beer selection, but about $1-2 overpriced and NOT 16 oz. pours.

12. Jacob's Pickles

9.2
509 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Upper West Side · 674 tips and reviews

Helen L.Helen Lin: Southern biscuit sandwiches

13. Piccolo Café

313 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 74th & W 75th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 97 tips and reviews

Rachel D.Rachel D: Love all the paninis and pastas Ive tried so far and the spicy salami egg sammy cant be topped!

Piccolo Café is one of Brunch.

14. Piccolo Café

313 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 74th & W 75th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 97 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: New. They have a wide choice of vegetarian "Antipasti" and a “Carvery Brunch” featuring home baked porchetta, roastbeef and baked turkey rollatina. Try the Pasticciotto, home made pastry Read more.

15. Piccolo Café

313 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 74th & W 75th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 97 tips and reviews

Brad L.Brad Laney: The best egg sandwiches on the UWS.

16. Elizabeth's Neighborhood Table

680 Columbus Ave (at W 93rd St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 44 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lane: The biscuit and gravy for brunch is amazing. The corn beef is delicious too.

Bagels and Co is one of Brunch.

17. Bagels and Co

6.8
391 Amsterdam Ave (at W 79th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 14 tips and reviews
Sugar and Plumm is one of Brunch.

18. Sugar and Plumm

377 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 78th & W 79th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper West Side · 96 tips and reviews
The Smith is one of Brunch.

19. The Smith

8.5
1900 Broadway (at W 63rd St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 345 tips and reviews

paisleypaisley: Chicken pot pie has so much flavor. Can't miss

Prune is one of Brunch.

20. Prune

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

Alexa S.Alexa Scordato: If you're a savory brunch person, get the steak and eggs. Want something sweet? Pancake with pear and canadian bacon!

21. Vynl

756 9th Ave (btwn 51st St & 50th St), New York, NY
Diner · Hell's Kitchen · 255 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Santello: Get the lemongrass chicken wrap. It's awesome.

22. Vynl

756 9th Ave (btwn 51st St & 50th St), New York, NY
Diner · Hell's Kitchen · 255 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: We absolutely adore this campy and upscale diner. Start with a Kung Fu Fighting and followed by the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Then visit Dolly in the bathroom!

23. Molyvos

871 7th Ave (btwn W 55th & W 56th St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Theater District · 77 tips and reviews

Marc P.Marc Poirier: Get the Uzo flamed cheese for an appetizer - delicious.

24. Poco

4.9
33 Avenue B (at E 3rd St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Alphabet City · 220 tips and reviews

Kristina K.Kristina Kelley: Awesome brunch - unlimited drinks and great food! All first timers should get the lobster mac n cheese for the table. My fav is lobster benedict. Make sure you get the bread...delicious!

The Smith is one of Brunch.

25. The Smith

8.9
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 361 tips and reviews
72nd Street Bagel is one of Brunch.

26. 72nd Street Bagel

130 W 72nd St (btwn Amsterdam & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Lincoln Square · 32 tips and reviews
Pick A Bagel is one of Brunch.

27. Pick A Bagel

7.2
39 West End Ave (61st), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Lincoln Square · 7 tips and reviews

28. Calliope

84 E 4th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 64 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Eat what we had for a brunch for the ages: a German pancake, cooked to order in a blaring-hot cast-iron oval; and house-smoked salmon, served with jars of crème fraîche and house-pickled baby beets: Read more.

Maialino is one of Brunch.

29. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews
The Mermaid Inn is one of Brunch.

30. The Mermaid Inn

570 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 87th & W 88th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper West Side · 193 tips and reviews
Buvette is one of Brunch.

31. Buvette

9.2
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 532 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: French-leaning small plates can be cobbled together to compose an excellent & affordable meal here. Try the classic croque madame ($10) or the brandade ($9), a pot of featherlight whipped salt cod. Read more.

Cookshop is one of Brunch.

32. Cookshop

9.0
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews
Jeffrey's Grocery is one of Brunch.

33. Jeffrey's Grocery

9.1
172 Waverly Pl (at Christopher St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 236 tips and reviews
Sauce Restaurant is one of Brunch.

34. Sauce Restaurant

7.6
78 Rivington St (at Allen St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 187 tips and reviews

35. Market Table

8.2
54 Carmine St (Bedforf), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 145 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: This cozy spot on Carmine St. abounds with terracotta floors, brick walls, sleek wood tables, and dishes that are market-fresh. Their special four-course, $55 menu on the 14th is pretty irresistible.

Cafe Cluny is one of Brunch.

36. Cafe Cluny

8.8
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 270 tips and reviews
Harlem Public is one of Brunch.

37. Harlem Public

8.9
3612 Broadway (btwn W 148th & W 149th St), New York, NY
Pub · West Harlem · 197 tips and reviews

CC C.CC C: Blah blah Bloody Mary with tater tots, jack cheese, peepers, and chicken

The Sunburnt Calf is one of Brunch.

38. The Sunburnt Calf

226 W 79th St (Broadway), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 75 tips and reviews

Herman R.Herman Riley: Get the burger. Putting an egg on a burger is brilliant.

39. The Sunburnt Calf

226 W 79th St (Broadway), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 75 tips and reviews

Candace C.Candace Chang: Unlimited boozy brunch with great food and great service. And you can't forget about the welcome shot!

Dinner On Ludlow is one of Brunch.

40. Dinner On Ludlow

6.7
95 Delancey St (Ludlow Street), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 8 tips and reviews
Boat Basin Cafe is one of Brunch.

41. Boat Basin Cafe

W 79th St (at Riverside Park), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 210 tips and reviews

42. Boat Basin Cafe

W 79th St (at Riverside Park), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 210 tips and reviews

Damien B.Damien Basile 😈: Try the Tarragon Chicken Salad In Phyllo Dough - Mustardy! Mmmm

Mémé Mediterranean is one of Brunch.

43. Mémé Mediterranean

8.8
581 Hudson Street, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · West Village · 79 tips and reviews

S. F.S. Fan: Shashuka is the best plus rose sangria

The Quarter is one of Brunch.

44. The Quarter

522 Hudson St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 48 tips and reviews
El Toro Blanco is one of Brunch.

45. El Toro Blanco

257 6th Ave (at Downing St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 125 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Eat this: Guacamole, queso fundido, corn tamale, short-rib empanadas, chipotle shrimp tacos, churros Read more.

Sauce Restaurant is one of Brunch.

46. Sauce Restaurant

7.6
78 Rivington St (at Allen St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 187 tips and reviews

Bastian B.Bastian Beyer: Great place! The seating area outside is great, there's always sun! Also it's nice to check out the hassle in the kitchen when sitting at the bar. Porcini Tortellini are really awesome

47. Apartment 138

138 Smith St (btw Bergen & Dean), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 76 tips and reviews

JonathonJonathon: Benedict Bowl- enough said!

La Palapa is one of Brunch.

48. La Palapa

7.3
77 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 136 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hussey: One of the best brunch spots in NYC.

49. Cafe Cluny

8.8
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 270 tips and reviews

Dom G.Dom Goodrum: Short Rib Hash & Poached Eggs!

Peels is one of Brunch.

50. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Baked eggs with tomatoes and grits is by far the best breakfast dish. It's almost five points good.

51. Fred's

8.1
476 Amsterdam Ave. (at W 83rd St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 152 tips and reviews

Terry L.Terry Lane: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese. Get it.

Arte Cafe is one of Brunch.

52. Arte Cafe

6.8
106 W 73rd St (btw Amsterdam & Columbus), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 78 tips and reviews

BauzenBauzen: The brunch food is way above average, but the place has a very odd atmosphere mix of casual/ formal. If you're underdressed, or try to be funny, it's as awkward as wiping your ass with sandpaper.

Joseph Leonard is one of Brunch.

53. Joseph Leonard

9.2
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 400 tips and reviews

54. Shopsin's General Store

120 Essex St (btwn Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Diner · Lower East Side · 130 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: An endless menu of tripped-out diner food. Order the sliders, the donuts, and all sorts of pancakes, including a macaroni and cheese pancake sandwich with eggs and bacon.

Country Pancake House is one of Brunch.

55. Country Pancake House

140 E Ridgewood Ave (at N Walnut St), Ridgewood, NJ
Breakfast Spot · 57 tips and reviews

56. Talia's Steakhouse & Bar

6.6
668 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 92nd & W 93rd St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Upper West Side · 62 tips and reviews
Colicchio & Sons is one of Brunch.

57. Colicchio & Sons

85 10th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 185 tips and reviews

Andrea D.Andrea Derby: New expectation set for brunch. Everything was amazing. Try the bloody verde, the "shrimp and grits" and the bacon waffles with dick confit. Great service as always.

Bagel Talk is one of Brunch.

58. Bagel Talk

6.5
368 Amsterdam Ave (W 77th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 56 tips and reviews
Bone Lick Park is one of Brunch.

59. Bone Lick Park

75 Greenwich Ave (at 7th Ave.), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · West Village · 67 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come for brunch and wash down your order of Fried Chicken with Cheddar Grits with an hour of unlimited frozen margaritas (or bloody mary’s or mimosas).

60. Maison Kayser

1800 Broadway (at Central Pk S), New York, NY
Bakery · Theater District · 143 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The bread's the real star here. Amazing baguettes and sourdough.

The Butcher's Daughter is one of Brunch.

61. The Butcher's Daughter

8.1
19 Kenmare St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoLita · 324 tips and reviews

AlexandraAlexandra: Avocado toast y'all

EJ's Luncheonette is one of Brunch.

62. EJ's Luncheonette

7.7
1271 3rd Ave (at E 73rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 98 tips and reviews

EJ's LuncheonetteEJ's Luncheonette: Blue Cheese Stuffed Olive Bloody Mary with Cellery, Bacon, and a Squeeze of Lemon.

63. Friedman's

8.3
132 W 31st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 243 tips and reviews

@HungryEditor B.@HungryEditor Ben Setiawan: Don't let the "lunch" in the name fool you. Friedman's also serves dinner & brunch on the w/e. A solid gluten-free resto. Some of my favorites: shaved brussel sprouts w/ honey & parmesan & the BLAT.

64. La Bergamote

8.8
177 9th Ave (btwn W 20th & W 21st St), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 88 tips and reviews

galfromdownundergalfromdownunder: Best Financiers and Danish even compared to Paris. Macarons (not macaroons) are the cheapest in town at 1.25. Each

65. La Bergamote

8.8
177 9th Ave (btwn W 20th & W 21st St), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 88 tips and reviews

Ana R.Ana R: Nice sandwiches- ham and cheese on a baguette quite good

Black Seed Bagels is one of Brunch.

66. Black Seed Bagels

7.8
170 Elizabeth St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · NoLita · 227 tips and reviews

Andy R.Andy Rosenberg: Everything with tobiko caviar spread! Do it!

Fishtag is one of Brunch.

67. Fishtag

222 W 79th St (btwn Broadway/Amsterdam), New York, NY
Gastropub · Upper West Side · 50 tips and reviews