Peels
(Now Closed)Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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Gillian BenAryFebruary 23, 2016one of the perennially cool spots in the city. Great place to go for brunch or breakfast during the week. sit upstairs in the late afternoon to have a cocktail. American food, slight Southern twist.
Sam PezzulloDecember 22, 2013The perfect atmosphere for brunch, and the food is delicious! The "gobble-cado" sandwich is one of my favorites. The cheddar jalapeño grits are a must have.
Serious EatsSeptember 8, 2011Best Cinnamon Sugar Yeast Doughnut: A remarkably light yeast doughnut with a liberal roll in cinnamon-sugar. It has the slightest whisper of a crunch, and a fluffy, moist interior all the way through. Read more
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 12, 2013We can't get enough of the build-your-own-biscuit breakfast sandwiches to cure our weekend hangovers. Order what we order: egg, sausage, cheese and red eye gravy.
jessica m. hintermeisterAugust 16, 2013Secret burger: Piedmontese beef slathered w. homemade pimento cheese, topped w. bacon, pickle jalapeño slaw, pickles, lettuce. On the side: homemade tater tots.
marcy stoneAugust 15, 2013LOVED it - great vibe, drinks and food. fried chicken, the "orange" cocktail are both yummy and I need to make it back for dessert - donut bread pudding!!! back for sure.
Cesar RazuriSeptember 1, 2013Here for brunch? The fried chicken sandwich is a must. The BLT was meh, but the cinnamon donut made up for it. Drinks are poured with a heavy hand, especially the Bloody Mary's.
The biscuits are amazing, whether alone with jam or as part of a bfast sandwich. Fried chicken sandwich is awesome. Shrimp and grits were v gravy heavy. Put the aardvark sauce on EVERYTHING.
ZAC, Digital AgencyJanuary 16, 2012It's a scene for dinner, so come for a late breakfast or lunch. Lots of light and airy upstairs surroundings make this urban diner a welcome edition to the Bowery. Healthy fun sandwiches are the TOPS!- My favorite light breakfast here is the muesli topped with sunflower seeds, grapefruit, grapes, and berries. Perfection!! Best brunch in the area (besides Freemans down the street, of course!)
Anne SaulovichJuly 26, 2012If you're looking for a cute place w/ tasty food, friendly staff AND great music - check on in!! Order the Beer battered fish tacos or the Cheeseburger!
Graphic AgencyNovember 28, 2013Gobblecado. It's a sandwich of smoked turkey with creamy avocado and a chili mayo that does a great job of perking up those mild flavors; Cotija cheese adds the perfect salty bite.
This is one of my go-to "cute" places. Between the build-a-biscuit, pastry case, Stumptown Roasters coffee, and Southern-inspired menu, I end up here a lot. Try the grits if you're really hungry.
RisaSeptember 21, 2012Grub Street off-menu dish: "Secret" Burger. "Piedmontese beef slathered w homemade pimento cheese then topped with bacon, pickle jalapeño slaw, pickles, and lettuce. On the side: homemade tater tots."
Léna Le RollandAugust 31, 2013Brunch on the terrace ! Food is good. (Put cheese in your biscuit) the side French fries is huge : perfect for 2
Amanda SApril 7, 2013I can vouch for their cheeseburger. The grass-fed burger was medium-rare perfection. Word of caution: their classic Bloody Mary is VERY spicy (but delicious).
Andrew Del-ColleJune 15, 2013Ask for the special burger. It's not on the menu, but it's delicious and heaped with bacon. Oh, and the fries get swapped out for some ridiculously good homemade tater tots.
Stumptown coffee. Cold brew in the summertime. Treat yourself to some delicious baked goods or if your staying for a meal head to the back for a long communal table or upstairs to a corner booth
The "Blonde Toddy" with gin and orange & ginger marmalade is incredible. If you have a sweet tooth checkout the "Hot Buttered Scotch" it's a salted caramel explosion in your mouth.
my favorite place in the city. Here's what you need to do. 1) order the shrimp + grits (wow!), 2) order the La Chouffe beer (seasonal and awesome), 3) build a biscuit (bacon + pepperjack). Game over!
Sit upstairs at dinner and order the steak and a glass of red wine with your best friend. When the waiter comes by and asks if you want dessert, laugh and say OF COURSE WE OBVIOUSLY WANT THE DESSERT.
TJ PitreJuly 7, 2012The fried chicken is definitely the way to go. It comes drizzled with honey along with a blue cheese wedge salad and a big ol' buttermilk biscuit. Just lovely.
Time Out New YorkJuly 29, 2011Try the fantastic steakhouse-style cheeseburger, built with tangy dry-aged cuts of grass-fed Piedmontese beef, available in the dining room or as a takeaway item from the downstairs lunch counter. Read more
Nicole VelezJune 4, 2013First time here and its so cute! It's pricey, but the food is really good. Thumbs up to the coffee too. A nice place to have brunch :)
Christina KMarch 23, 2012Justin the bartender made me an original cocktail for my birthday. It was the best unexpected cocktail mix I've ever had. Thank you Justin for making my birthday so "memorable"
PercolateJune 19, 2012It's a nice place for breakfast, but it's also got one of the best iced coffees in the neighborhood. A bit pricey for our taste, but deliciousness is worth it.
Gauri ManglikJuly 7, 2012Awesome brunch/breakfast place that's open early (7:30am) everyday. A bit pricey. Def didn't get $6 worth of hash brown...or maybe I'm not fancy enough :) cc @Orion @mike (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Cheddar jalapeño grits + kale are great starters. For a hungry day get the shrimp and grits. Otherwise the tuna tartare and quinoa salad are lighter dishes.- I MJanuary 11, 2012The weekend brunch line may be long and it ain't cheap, but the build-a-biscuit with fried chicken and gravy and the absinthe-laced cocktails are good enough to make you forget how long you waited.
- The Corcoran GroupNovember 17, 2011Go straight upstairs to the bar and order your drinks from their incredibly good looking bartenders! We’ll have a Buddha’s Prayer followed by an Ichabod’s Old Fashion.
Carmen da SilvaJune 23, 2011Great brunch for groups with their large booths upstairs, Stumptown coffee/espresso and suberb cocktails at anytime and now they make their own ice cream!? Fan-freakin'-tastic :P Read more
Brianna DollingerNovember 28, 2010The warm quinoa salad (vegetarian), monkey bread and peels punch (pisco+vermouth+hibiscus+lime) are all delicious. Coffee is excellent too. Overall great brunch spot, although it does get a bit crow
For dinner, get the pork loin w/ sweet potato mash & crabapple compote (as the server said, "It's Fall on a plate") or the lamb shank w/ stewed beans. Wash down with complimentary sparkling water.
Mounir KaradjaJanuary 12, 2014Wow, buscuit was super tasty! Built mine with eggs, cheese and fried chicken, all of them great in their own right and even better together.- Serious EatsNovember 1, 2011We love the signature Peels Muffin. It blends rosemary with nutty buckwheat, and finishes with the zesty flavor of preserved lemons. Read more
Jacob BøtterJune 7, 2013I had the Fried Chicken Sandwich. Just the right lunch in size and quality. Excellent taste!
- Carmen da SilvaJune 23, 2011Great brunch for groups with their large booths upstairs, Stumptown coffee/espresso and suberb cocktails at anytimeand now they make their own ice cream!? Fan-freakin'-tastic :P Read more
The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011Community contributor James Traub likes the buttermilk flap jacks with a spring compote of mixed berries: "The flap jacks were crisp on the edges and pillowy—not doughy—at the center. In short, perf." Read more- One of my favorite burgers. A nice balance between fast food style (shredded lettuce, highly seared patty, potato bun) and restaurant style (white cheddar, caramelized onions).
Building your own biscuit is a delicious adventure in architecture. Adding their hot sauce is the key move. And get some grits!
Tanya BarriosJanuary 20, 2013Build a biscuit and add the gravy, it's well worth it! Just be careful, the waiter might yell at you for being too loud/having a good time during brunch!
MashkaFebruary 12, 2014For dinner, pork stew was light but hardy, unique and flavorful, seasoned perfectly. Fried chicken, 2 tiny, dry enough to cut gums pieces w a stale biscuit bordered b/w an insult and a rip off.
Haitham RidhaApril 24, 2013If it's sunny sit outside for great people watching and try the rhubarb muesli - just delicious!
Cass AndersonMay 12, 2013Biscuits and gravy was good, a little heavy on the onion in the gravy but C'est la vie. Bacon was standout delicious. Would recommend to anyone.
Matt DohertyDecember 8, 2010One of my top 10 brunch or lunch picks: make you're own savory biscuit with cheese, bacon and eggs pair it with a bowl of smoked tomato soup and wash down with a coffee- done this 10x now
Stumptown coffee and homemade Graham crackers. I find myself drawn here mid day and for lunches for a little oasis and break from the gloomy November days. I assume it will be nice in December too.- Get the biscuits - warm, fluffy, crisp edges. Add your choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, some cheese, and a bunch of other toppings - best breakfast sandwich ever
Bitches Who BrunchJanuary 14, 2014The Bitches Say: A-. Peels offers affordable, delicious Southern cuisine in the East Village. Winner of the Bitches' 2013 Best Southern Brunch Award!
amNewYorkOctober 26, 2011Biscuit Bar: Hungover? You'll find the ultimate cure here, with the Build-A-Biscuit menu. Pile on the eggs, bacon, ham and pepperjack and many others to your heart's desire. Gatorade not included.
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(646) 602-7015
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"Really great option now that so many diners are closing. Awesome iced coffee, food is good, service isn’t always on point but they are very nice."
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"Bagels were amazing, but if you're looking for something smaller try the yoghurt & muesli. Delicious."
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"Fun bar with a downstairs. Definitely go downstairs, good music and great wheat beers."
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"Wonderful ready-to-go meals, snacks, pastries and absolutely spectacular soups!"
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