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NYC Brunch

1. De Santos

139 W 10th St (at Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 96 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Check out this historic location during brunch with unlimited drinks and outdoor seating – try the Omelette Peperonata, the Dutch Pancake or the Burger.

2. The Lion

62 W 9th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 100 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: Vintage flea market portraits and "Daily News" photos of boxers and gangsters give this John DeLucie hotspot an undeniable Americana feel. Go for brunch, and make sure to order the truffled baguette.

3. Jane

8.1
100 W Houston St (btwn Thompson St & LaGuardia Pl), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 313 tips and reviews

Sabina E.Sabina Ellahi: Sunday brunch is the best - they have strawberry butter, a drink included with your entree, and serve an AMAZING lobster benedict - only on Sundays though. The best!

4. Hundred Acres

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

Mary Ann C.Mary Ann Caram: You simple can't go wrong with the brunch at Hundred Acres. Start with the ricotta fritters, and don't forget a Bloody Mary.

Spoon & Tbsp is one of NYC Brunch.

5. 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.

6. Bobo

8.6
181 W 10th St (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Have Brunch at this charming decorated restaurant in the West Village. Portions are smallish so order a lot. Then soak up the sun in their secret garden while you enjoy delicious ice cream sandwiches.

7. Fiddlesticks Pub & Grill

6.0
56 Greenwich Ave (btwn Charles & Perry St), New York, NY
Bar · West Village · 109 tips and reviews

Joe C.Joe Cooper: 1 out of 10 times I've had terrible service. Otherwise it's great. The $12 full Irish breakfast at brunch is great - especially with a screwdriver!

8. ¡Vamos!

348 1st Ave (btwn E 20th & E 21st St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 94 tips and reviews

Gabe A.Gabe A: Brunch dishes are seriously delicious. Try the chilaquiles, it's the cure for what ails you. Also, unlimited ritas are $7 now.

9. Mudspot

8.8
307 E 9th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 330 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: A must try east village brunch spot. All menu options come with a free cocktail and coffee! Get either the awesome almond french toast with fresh fruit or the banana pancakes! You can thank us later.

10. The Smile

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

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: For brunch, get the sweet potato biscuits to share. Then order the baked eggs in tomato sauce with avocado and manchego cheese. So good!

Freemans is one of NYC Brunch.

11. Freemans

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

12. The Smile

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

TOWN&COUNTRYTOWN&COUNTRY: The coziest of atmospheres is the perfect place to sup, and sip. Brunch on sweet potato biscuits and frothed-up mochas; share sandwiches (harissa honey chicken, truffle oil fig cheese) for dinner.

13. Local Café

144 Sullivan St (btwn Prince & Houston St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · SoHo · 118 tips and reviews

Erica C.Erica Choi: Egg sandwich w/ bacon! Popovers! The cutest little place for breakfast goods and simple lunch. Start my day off here several times a week, can't go wrong!

14. 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!

15. Tartine

8.5
253 W 11th St (W. 4th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 224 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Come here for a cheap, satisfying French brunch. Order the Monsier Croque from the $14.95 prix fixe menu. BYOB – no corkage fee. Tres bien! Read more.

16. Paradou

8 Little West 12th St (btwm 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 82 tips and reviews

Geraldine C.Geraldine Chung: Go to Paradou and order the sausage sandwich with blueberry aioli for brunch. HOLY SMOKES it's good.

17. Paradou

8 Little West 12th St (btwm 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 82 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Go here on weekends for the tastiest brunch bargain in the Meatpacking District. Entrée & unlimited champagne for $29. Order Ouefs Paradou. Read more.

18. Cookshop

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

Rent the RunwayRent the Runway: In the running for the best brunch place in NYC on our list. Order the skillet eggs and fried egg sandwich. You'll thank us!

19. Commerce

50 Commerce St (at Barrow St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 153 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: All foodies agree that this could quite possibly be the best brunch in NYC! We recommend the Gently Smoked Bacon, Egg and Cheese on an English Muffin. Cash only!

20. The Standard Grill

8.5
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 381 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Adam Platt’s favorite breakfast sandwich in the meatpacking district is the $10 combo of Kentucky bacon, fried eggs, and Cheddar cheese here. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

21. Pulino's

282 Bowery (at E Houston St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 210 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Try it for brunch: bloody marys, egg dishes and savory or dessert pizzas made with house-cured sausages and meats dominate the menu ($8-$16). Read more.

22. Tre Restaurant & Wine Bar

7.3
173 Ludlow St (btw Houston and Stanton), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 94 tips and reviews

Serge K.Serge Kassardjian: Most underrated all you can drink brunch in NYC. Great food (especially the pasta) and only $20

Monument Lane is one of NYC Brunch.

23. Monument Lane

103 Greenwich Ave (at W 12th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 80 tips and reviews

Kristin M.Kristin Maverick: Grab a seat by the window at brunch. The chive egg scramble with pulled pork and baked beans was unbelievable.

24. Norma's

119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Theater District · 312 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Alex Guarnaschelli is in chocoholic heaven at Norma's at Le Parker Meridien with the Chocolate Decadence French Toast, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.

25. The Wren

8.5
344 Bowery (at Great Jones St), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoHo · 218 tips and reviews

rogey_macrogey_mac: Try the Bacon Biscuit with poached egg. Probably the best brunch you'll ever have.

Fatta Cuckoo is one of NYC Brunch.

26. Fatta Cuckoo

63 Clinton St (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 58 tips and reviews

27. Cafe D'Alsace

8.7
1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: One of the best UES spots for brunch. The dishes that shouldn't go unnoticed - Frittata D'Lyon, Eggs Petatou, and the Croque Madame.

Bubby's is one of NYC Brunch.

28. Bubby's

8.8
120 Hudson St (btwn Franklin & Moore St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 528 tips and reviews

The TelegraphThe Telegraph: Start the day with strong coffee and sour cream buttermilk pancakes with bananas at Bubby's (120 Hudson St; 001 212 219 0666; www.bubbys.com, ₤15) the restaurant that helped put TriBeCa on the map.